Marlar Elected Commander Of Arizona VFW
J W Marlar a Wenden druggist was named Arizona department commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars at the closing session of the 24th annual encampment in Phoenix The auxiliary held its 14th encampment jointly with the veterans Other officers named include W D Ribelin Merlinemai Samuel H Dudding Ralph Barry R H Hensley and Dr Charles B Palmer also elected for the Military Order of the Cootie with M S McNeil as grand commander and other officers A dance for members and their wives closed the meeting
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Phoenix
J. W. Marlar
Wendenl
Arizona Department
Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW
W. D. Ribelin
Merlinemai Phoenix
Samuel H. Dudding
Ralph Barry
Yale
Harry Juliani
Tucson
J. L. Flood
Yuma
George F. Runkle
Air Sea Rescue Unit Saves More Than 80 Lives
In San Diego on June 7 the new air sea rescue unit combining Navy and Coast Guard assets saved more than 80 lives in West Coast plane crashes. The unit reaches scenes in an average of 34 minutes, with a Coast Guard rescue boat recording 90 seconds.
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San Diego
Calif
West
Navy
Coast Guard
Adm
D. W. Bagley
Western Air Frontier
Bagley
Tahiti Natives Lose Graceful Walk With More Motor Rides
Polynesian people of Tahiti reportedly abandon the traditional graceful gait as many now ride in motor vehicles, altering a cultural trait noted by observers.
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Tahiti
Capt Hunziker Leads P-47 Fighter Squadron In Interim Command
Captain Richard O. Hunziker of Tucson is acting commanding officer of a P-47 squadron during Lt. Col. Gilbert C. Wymond’s absence. He has distinguished himself in North Africa Sicily Italy and the Balkans, including shooting down an enemy plane over Cape Bon and leading close support missions praised by Gen. Montgomery.
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Richard O. Hunziker
East
Adams Street
Tucson
Gilbert C. Wymond
Hunziker
North Africa
Sicily
Italy
Balkans
Cape Bon
8Th Army
Montgomery
Yugoslavia
Morale duty and film show lead in 13th AAF theater
Corp. Wilbert V. Duncan of Willcox coordinates first run movies as a top morale project in the 13th AAF air force on a jungle island. He works with island command to provide cinema entertainment for soldiers in the South Pacific theater. James C. Page, husband of landling officer Juanita Jones, is promoted to master sergeant in a top fighter squadron and serves as chief ordnance for the Vampire squadron which has shot down 154 Japanese planes.
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Corp
Wilbert V. Duncan
Willcox
13Th Aaf
Guadalcanal
Truk
Corp. Duncan
Island Command
South Pacific
James C. Page
Juanita Jones
Sgt. Page
Ortega Promoted to Private First Class in Army Air Forces
Juan L. Ortega of Tucson has been promoted to private first class in the Army airways communications system of the Army Air Forces. He holds an important assignment tied to its worldwide operations. Before enlisting he worked for the White Construction Company in Tucson.
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Juan L. Ortega
Tucson
Army Airways Communications
Army Air Forces
Army
Pfc. Ortega
White Construction Company
Osborn Urges Arizona Registration for July 18 Vote
Phoenix June 7 Gov Osborn warned that democracy dies from neglect and urged Arizonans to ensure their names are on the registration books for the July 18 primary. Registration closes next month.
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Phoenix
Osborn
Recon Car Bessie Helps Troop Scout in War Drive
Paul Fritz of Troy reports from the front that his recon car Bessie, a stout-hearted steel skinned vehicle, has helped through the Tunisian campaign Pantelleria siege Sicilian invasion and the Italian offensive, proving a loyal companion in action.
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Troy
N. Y
Corp
Paul Fritz
Bessie
Pantelleria
Fritz
YMCA Observes Centennial Anniversary With Open House
The Tucson YMCA marked its 100th birthday with a dedication ceremony and an Open House at the Y on Y Street. Albert Rose Chas Thornton and Don Matson demonstrated skills while Eddie staff outlined future plans including a modern boys camp and expanded facilities. The event featured a candle lit by Bobby Morrow and a screening of the centennial film Men of Tomorrow. President Fickett reviewed the 1914 beginnings funded by El Paso and Southwestern railroad gifts.
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YMCA
Albert Rose
Chas Thornton
Don Matson
Hervey Smith
J. R. Whippo
Fred W. Frickett
Henry O. Jaastad
L. A. Lonse
Maurice G. Ballenger
Tucson Ministers’ Association
Bobby Morrow
Plan Modern
Fickett
L. A. Lohse
Ferron Troxel
Young Men's Christian Association
Jesus Christ
Purof
Chandler's Daughter To Marry Officer Soon
Hollywood dispatch reports Mimi Chandler, 17 year old actress and daughter of Sen A B Chandler of Kentucky, will marry Maj John Cabell, ferry commander, as soon as parents arrive. Mrs Chandler expected soon, Senator to fly within two weeks. Wedding planned in Westwood with church ceremony and trimmings. Cabell from Tuscaloosa Alabama is related to Cabell author Arthur J Cabell.
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Hollywood
U.P
Mimi Chandler
A. B. Chandler
Maj
John Cabell
Tuscaloosa, Ala
Arthur James Branch Cabell
Eisenhower’s Brother Predicts Invasion Victory
Tacoma attorney E N Eisenhower, brother of the Allied invasion commander, voiced strong confidence in the invasion's success saying Dwight never undertook anything he could not finish and that he is as certain of success as anything.
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Eisenhower
Tacoma
Wash
E. N. Eisenhower
Dwight
YMCA Board Names 1923 Officers and Members
The article lists past officers L W Wheatley J S Bayless William M Pryce R A Vasey H O Janstad L H Meenan Frank E Dawson and L A Lohse. Present YMCA board members include Fred W Fickett president James W Ewing vice president Dr H B Leonard recording secretary J F Houston treasurer plus numerous directors. The report notes several members serve with the armed forces.
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L. W. Wheatley
J. S. Bayless
William M. Pryce
R. A. Vasey
H. O. Janstad
L. H. Meenan
Frank E. Dawson
L. A. Lohse
YMCA
Fred W. Fickett
James W. Ewing
Dr. H. B. Leonard
J. F. Houston
Scott B. Appleby
Alfred Atkinson
A. R. Buehman
G. M. Butler
E. B. Carmack
Chas. A. Carson
William S. Dunipace
Elias Hedrick
Grant Howard
Henry 0. Janstad
C. K. Jones
I. A. Lohse
Roy H. Long
Lloyd H. Meenan
Robert D. Morrow
Joe M. Young
Dr. D. L. Secrist
Armed Forces
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