Tucson Junior League Maps 1946 47 Concert Series
The Junior League of Tucson announces a reintroduction of its cultural program and a new concert management group to bring international opera and concert stars to the Temple of Music and Art. Sponsors Willett Meng and Ahlgren unveil a schedule including Lawrence Tibbet, Josephine Antoine, Mischa Elman, Maggi Teyte, Benno Moiseiwitsch, and others with dates from November to March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willett
Meng
Ahlgren
Lawrence Tibbett
Metropolitan Opera
Josephine Antoine
Alexander Schreiner
the Masonic Temple
Miliza Korjus
Mischa Elman
Maggie Teyte
Joose European Ballet
Benno Moiseiwitsch
Traveler Returns With War Brides
Miss Mary Ann Gibney, daughter of Col. Louis G. Gibney of Tucson, returns after 15 months in North Africa with Red Cross wartime service and a trove of purchase items. As director of an enlisted men's club, she accompanied weddings and helped arrange shopping for 600 foreign brides, while giving French lectures on American customs and life. She traveled from Naples to Tunis and Oran, led tours, and helped with shipboard care for brides en route to the United States and Germany. Her mementos include leather goods, rugs, jewelry, and regional textiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Gibney
Tucson
Red Cross
North Africa
Louis G. Gibney
Gibney
Kaiouran
Morocco
Casa Blanca
Reggie Russell
Jeanne R. Kreuzmann
American Red Cross
Washington, D. C
University of Arizona
Naples
Oran
Tunis
Tunisia
le Bardo Palace
Carthage
Africa
Kasbah
Miss Gibney
Dushane
Persia
United States
Italy
Jane Gibney
Miss Wolfe to Be Bride in Southern Baptist Ceremony
Miss Lou Ella Wolfe daughter of Mr and Mrs J D Wolfe 3832 Monte Vista will wed Charles Spears son of Mr and Mrs J C Spears 1930 North Vine tomorrow at 4 30 p m in the Southern Baptist church Rev R H Tharp to officiate The couple plan a Grand Canyon honeymoon and will reside on North Vine after two weeks Miss Laura Wolfe will be maid of honor Jack Wolfe is best man The bride wore a satin bodice net skirt with fingertip veil and white roses in her bouquet
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Ella Wolfe
J. D. Wolfe
Monte Vista
Charles Spears
J. C. Spears
North Vine
Southern Baptist Church
R. H. Tharp
Mr. Wolfe
Laura Wolfe
Jack Wolfe
Grand Canyon
Safford
Moorewood
Oklo
Nuptials Read Today At SS Peter and Paul's Church
A double ring ceremony at 3 p m united Mae West of Little Rock Arkansas and Everett E Packham Jr of Tucson in marriage Rev Paul La Rocque officiated The couple will honeymoon in Phoenix and the west coast with a two week trip They reside at 3656 North Cac Mae West is a nurse at Tucson Medical Center and Everett Packham attends the University of Arizona majoring in business administration
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SS. Peter and Paul's Church
Mae West
William B. West
Little Rock
Ark
Everett E. Packham, Jr
Everett E. Packham
Tucson
Paul la Rocque
J. G. Johnson
Tucson Medical Center
University of Arizona
WCTU Institute To Be Wednesday
The WCTU hosts an all day institute at the YWCA starting at 10 a m on Wednesday. A hymn mediation prayer and brief business session precede five department directors discussing My Department As an Avenue of Service. Ribbon recruitments will be dedicated then announcements made before lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WCTU
YWCA
Maurice A. Grafton
Winona R. Jewell
Daily Reminders Theta Alumnae Meet Monday at Home
Kappa Alpha Theta alumnae will gather at 2 p m Monday at the home of Mrs Harry Talmadge located at 1036 North First avenue for a social reminder gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kappa Alpha Theta
Harry Talmadge
North First Avenue
Chatterbox Roundup Sparks Town News
Local column notes a lull in activity after a logger strike, with residents seen about town. Mrs. Carlos Ronstadt and Eddie Rucker feature among community figures, while Selma Harrison enjoys club events and Warren Williamson spends time outdoors. Jean Patterson and pianist Walter Scott perform, Scott planning west coast tour with Frances Maddox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlos Ronstadt
Carlos, Jr
Eddie Rucker
Richard
Selma Harrison
Officers’ Club
D-M
Warren Williamson
Monte Mansfield
Hub Phenecie
Our Town
Walter Scott
Santa Rita
West Coast
Frances Maddox
Australian bride lands at Pearl Harbor amid duties
Warren Grossetta based in Hawaii welcomes his Australian bride to Pearl Harbor. Charles Lamb recently called his wife Dotty Crable from Switzerland. Bettie Falck returns home from Red Cross duty in Japan with matrimonial plans. Mrs F and Barbara likely join Col. Falck in Italy after Laguna Beach departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Grossetta
Pearl Harbor
Charles Lamb
Dotty
Crable
Switzerland
Bettie Falck
Red Cross
Japan
Barbara
Laguna Beach
Col. Falck
Italy
Alfredo's Nogales Nightspot Delivers Circus Like Magic
A colorful scene in Nogales highlights Alfredo's bar where performer "A" moves behind the counter entertaining guests with magic tricks. He uses dice coins and matches to produce astonishing results, promising a fun experience beyond the ordinary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nogales
Hemself
Al Wichtrich Plans Panama Move With Family
Al Wichtrich, president of a Panama soft drink concern expert firm, will return to the United States this month. Rae and two youngsters will move to the Canal Zone next fall while Al continues his work and speaks Spanish fluently, a hangover from cowboy days in Willcox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Wichtrich
Panama
Willcox
States
Rae
Canal Zone
Mrs A Y Smith Gardens at Davis Monthan Field
Mrs A Y Smith tends a lush garden at the colonel’s quarters on Davis Monthan field. Forget-me-nots two feet high and velvet-skinned snap dragons grow among giant Sweetpeas, blooming since last fall, tall enough to peer toward the B 29 flight line.
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A. Y. Smith
Davis-Monthan Field
Hollywood lurks in town for film shots on atomic bomb
D M and MGM studios have been in the area to shoot background scenes of a field and mountains for an upcoming film about the atomic bomb. The note also mentions Hank Squire joining the publicity department at 20th Century Fox, aligning with Hollywood’s pull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muriel Kerr
Westminster Choir
Hans Pap
D-M
M-G-M Studios
Hollywood
Hank Squire
20Th Century Fox
Puppy dog tales stir East Sixth Street courters
A scene on East Sixth Street features a small boy chasing his Heinz dog shouting for Juliet while passersby admire Bob Hull's trio of black Cocker Spaniels on South Country Club Road including the friendly Sammy romping before a modern home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Sixth Street
Juliet
Bob Hull
South Country Club Road
Sammy
American Airlines Calendar Highlights Feature
Lois Kirby Moore appears in a green suit standing on the calendar page for this month. The index shows her as a notable figure among company events and public appearances at the airline’s offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Airlines
Lois Kirby Moore
Memorial Services Planned by Rebekahs and Odd Fellows
Rev. Leland Koening will be guest speaker at a joint memorial service to be held Tuesday evening by the Rebekahs and Odd Fellows lodges. A musical and candle light ing service is arranged by Mrs. Marguerite Tolle and others. Refreshments will be served after a brief Naomi Rebekah lodge business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Koening
Rebekahs
Odd Fellows Lodges
Marguerite Tolle
Harold Woolis
Mason Downey
Edward Sinclair
Naomi Rebekah Lodge
Lou Ware
Couple Weds At Airfield In New Mexico Ceremony
Capt. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Edwards wed at the chapel at Kirtland Field Albuquerque New Mexico on June 2. The bride Anna L Sprinkle daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Sprinkle attended by her sister Carolyn Sprinkle and brother Richard Sprinkle. Chaplain John Patterson presided and a reception followed at the Woods home in Albuquerque. The couple will reside in Phoenix Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth C. Edwards
Phoenix
Kirtland Field
Albuquerque
N. M
Edwards
Anna L. Sprinkle
J. M. Sprinkle
North Country Club Road
John Patterson
Dwayne E. Woods
Woods Home
Tucson
Carolyn Sprinkle
Richard Sprinkle
J. H. Havinn
Capistrano, Calif
Arizona Trust Company
N.M
Capt. Edwards
Army
Miss Kathryn Van Meter in New York Society Scene
Mrs. Ford Rasmussen and daughters Sally and Sigrid plan a Fresno visit for about two months with Mr. Rasmussen returning to Tucson in a few days. Kathryn Van Meter stays at the Waldorf Astoria in New York for a few days as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn van Meter
East Fifth Street
Waldorf-Astoria
New York
Ford Rasmessen
Sally
Sigrid
Mrs. Rasmessen
Fresno
Calif
Mr. Rasmussen
Tucson
McConnells Visit Gilbert Family for Summer Stay
Mr and Mrs George McConnell and children Edith and Ann are visiting Gilbert Arizona with Mr McConnells parents and plan to stay all summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McConnell
Edith
Ann
Gilbert, Ariz
Mr. McConnell
OES Chapter Will Meet Tuesday
Mariposa chapter No. 31 OES will meet at 8 p m Tuesday in the Masonic temple. Mrs Louise Gump worthy patron and Charles Stewart worthy patron will preside. Refreshments in charge of the brothers will be served in the banquet room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariposa
OES
Masonic Temple
Louise Gump
Charles Stewart
Installation Planned for Eagles Ladies Auxiliary Officers
The ladies' auxiliary to the Eagles holds installation ceremonies at 5 p.m. tomorrow in the Eagles Hall. Mrs. Mandel Wakefield serves as installing officer with guests from Phoenix auxiliaries. New officers include Ella F. Mavis president Lora C. Fischer vice president Kati Grainger chaplain Lois Moore conductor Florence Kovack secretary Violet Paddock treasurer Teena Hawk inside guard Eloise Fenner Bessie Milkens Edith Thuma and Stella McCracken toastmasters Phyllis R. Rogers is past president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Eagles
Mandel Wakefield
Phoenix Auxiliary
Ella F. Mavis
Lora C. Fischer
Kati Grainger
Lois Moore
Florence Kovack
Violet Paddock
Teena Hawk
Eloise Fenner
Bessie Milkens
Jolly Neighbors Honor Couples at Hemphill Home
The Jolly Neighbors club hosted a Thursday evening event at 119 East President in Tucson honoring Mrs. Donald E. Hurley on her third wedding anniversary and seeing Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lessor and family preparing to move to Maine. Guests included local residents and families. a note adds the unusual stockings size measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Neighbors Club
Harry Hemphill
East President
Donald E. Hurley
Albert Lessor
Hurley
San Diego
Lessors
Tucson
Maine
Hemphill
June Lessor
Ala Bernard
Fred Walters
Lee
Harold Nesbitt
Gary
Carl
Elizabeth Lundy
Floyd and
Palmer
Hazel Lundy
Leonard Zybach
Elizabeth Hinson
Helen Gusta
Raymond Thornton
Perry Poyser
Star Circle Plans Party in Masonic Temple Banquet Room
Star Circle of Arizona chapter No. 2 CES announces a card party next Saturday evening June 15 in the Masonic temple banquet room. Mrs. Dennis Weaver is general chairman with several assistants handling tickets publicity prizes tallies table arrangements refreshments and serving. Reservations may be made with Mrs. Reigel Mrs. Paul Abbot or CES members. Guests asked to bring their own cards.
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Star Circle of Arizona
CES
Masonic Temple
Dennis Weaver
Homer Riegel
John Carothers
Anna H. Porter
George Bays
Tom Saul
Lawrence Seamands
Virgil Covington
Reigel
Paul Abbot
Terrell Nielsen Nuptials Told
Announcement from Mr. and Mrs. Chris Nielsen of 320 East Altura street reports the marriage of their daughter Edith Dorthea to Robert Brayton Terrell son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon K. Terrell 331 East Alturas street. Rev N L Cummings officiated May 25 at the bride’s home. Attendants were Jeannie Mae Nielsen and Arthur Nielsen. The couple will reside in Tucson. The groom is a discharged Marine.
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Chris Nielsen
East Altura Street
Edith Dorthea
Robert Brayton Terrell
Leon K. Terrell
East Alturas Street
N. L. Cummings
Jeannie Mae Nielson
Arthur Nielson
Tucson
Marines
Ford Plans $50 Million Research Center in Detroit
Henry Ford II announced plans for a new Ford research and engineering center in Detroit with an estimated cost of 50 million dollars. The project aims to expand development in automotive technologies and engineering capabilities for future models.
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Ford
Detroit
June
Henry Ford II
Ford Motor Co
Mrs Wollis Honored At Naomi Rebekah Birthday Party
Mrs Adebelle Wollis noble grand of Naomi Rebekah lodge was honored this week with a surprise birthday party at Ruby Sinclair 1215 East Helen street. Co hostess Miss Ruth Pearce and lodge officers attended. guests included Adabelle Wools Allie Brainard Clara Neustatter Ruth Kennedy Olga Ferguson Florence Downey Janice McCurnin Marguerite Tolle Daisy Mullahan Jean Richards Iris Richards Alma Mikler Ruby Sinclair Wilma Coplen Theresa Kennedy Ruth Pearce and Beth Strickland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adebelle Wollis
Naomi Rebekah Lodge
Ruby Sinclair
East Helen Street
Ruth Pearce
Lodge
Mmes
Adabelle Wools
Allie Brainard
Clara Neustatter
Ruth Kennedy
Olga Ferguson
Florence Downey
Janice McCurnin
Marguerite Tolle
Daisy Mullahan
Jean Richards
Iris Richards
Alma Mikler
Wilma Coplen
Theresa Kennedy
Beth Strickland
Woolis
Women Vets Push for Inclusion in Major Veterans Groups
Chicago report says the Grand Army of the Republic plans to keep women out as full members next summer, while the Veterans of Foreign Wars considers an amendment to admit nurses and World War II WACs. GAR commander Captain Ambrose notes only one active member remains locally.
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Chicago
Grand Army of the Republic
GAR
Civil War Organization
Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW
WAC
Boston
Thomas Ambrose
Chicago Post
Ambrose
Paper Routes Earn $3,145 for Renwald Brothers
Washington June 5 The Renwald siblings five sons of Mr and Mrs Edward Renwald formed a paper route corporation two years ago. They report profits of 3145 with bank accounts and savings bonds totaling 3066 across Roland 14 Tommy 12 Billy 10 Bobby 9 and Danny 7. They deliver morning noon and Sunday papers daily in all weather and share profits down to the penny.
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Washington, June & Wup
Edward Renwald
Roland
Tommy
Billy
Bobby
Danny
Daddy Renwald
First Woman Senator Rebecca Felton’s One Day Term
Rebecca Felton became the first woman to serve in the U S Senate in 1922. She completed a single day in office representing Georgia after being appointed to fill a vacancy. Felton’s brief tenure followed by notable milestones for women in politics.
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Rebecca Felton
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New York City
Junior League of
Tetro de Los Ninos
Hansel and Gretel
el Rio Golf and Country Club
Lawrence V. Robertson
Bruce Knapp
Clyde Flood
E. William Jones
Keith Collins
Julian Crutcher
Earl Brown
Dental
Roy Hewitt
Children's Theatre
E. Tad Nichols
Henry Leiber
Brick P. Storts
Anthony William Brown
All Saints’ Church
Loretta J. Reilly
John I. Reilly
Anthony F. Brown
Mr. Brown
Traveler
Miss Wolfe
Jean Patterson
Odd Fellows Plan
New Mexico
Star Circle
Phyllis R. Rogers
Eagles’ Auxiliary
Elia F. Mavis
Eagles’ Hall
la Nopalero Studio
Mrs. Wollis
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