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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1940

Page

3

Colorful Flag Day Rites In Tucson Promised

The committee promises the most colorful Flag Day celebration in Tucson at 8 p.m. Friday at the high school stadium with a 7:30 p.m. parade from the Elks club down Congress Street. Parade marshal is Capt. R. R. McGregor. A Morgan McDermott post detail will usher and maintain order. Frank E. Flynn will be the speaker with Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Tucson Cowboys all participating. The baseball game start is delayed to 9 p.m. Friday. Radio programs air on KVOA at 5:15 p.m. Thursday and 12:15 p.m. Friday.

Tucson Elks Club Congress Street R. R. McGregor Morgan McDermott American Legion Joe Blaise Andy Dobek van Hamby Henry Zanzler Harry Harrington Clinton Helbig Brooks Larned James Corbett George Smith Paul Cook William Burns Sid Desporte Thomas Adams Leonard Palmer Charles Lathrop Kenneth Parke Hub Phenicie John Craig Arthur Brinkmeyer America Hartley D. Snyder Odin B. Dodd Flynn Frank E. Flynn U. S Arizona William I. Walsh Tucson Cowboys Mickey Shader KVOA Selim Franklin, Jr

Orange crop outlook shows decline from last year

Agriculture Department reports June 1 crop condition at 72 percent of normal versus 77 percent a year ago. 1939 orange production estimated at 84,092,000 boxes, with California yielding 44,480,000, Florida 26,300,000, and Texas 2,450,000. Grapefruit this season at 23,575,000 boxes, down from 43,714,000 last year, with Florida 15,500,000, Texas 13,200,000, Arizona 2,900,000, and California 1,975,000.

Washington Agriculture Department Crop Reporting Board California Florida Texas Arizona

Real Estate Bond Held Not Subject To Suit

Judge Levi S. Udall ruled in superior court that a real estate broker cannot be sued on his bond to recover a private claim. The case involved C. Cliff Amos suing C. C. Yeazell and United States Fidelity and Guaranty for 2420 dollars over a deed that went to G. H. Boyd and carried a 1400 dollar mortgage.

Levi S. Udall C. C. Yeazell United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company C. Cliff Amos Amos Yeazell G. H. Boyd Udall

Willkie Rises to Second in Republican Popularity

A June 12 Gallup poll shows Wendell Willkie climbing from near zero to 17 percent among Republican voters, while Dewey slips from 67 to 52 percent. Taft and Vandenberg remain steady. about 30 percent express no choice.

Willkie George Gallup American Institute of Public Opinion Princeton N. J Wendell L. Willkie Thomas E. Dewey Philadelphia Wendell Willkie Robert A. Taft Arthur H. Vandenberg Dewey G.O.P Gacee Aiden Cancer Ieee Ie I Icc Sca Schae Teem Anand Ie Wario Kinceectiica Eines Taft Vandenberg Cn Rn Ag Sveoms

Probation Granted in Burglary Case

Phillip Butsch aged 18 pleaded guilty to burglary in superior court and was placed on probation by Judge William G. Hall. He acted with Clarence Tarbell, 18, and a 17 year old boy in the June 4 burglary of Daniel Fensteinmaker at 1046 East Seventh Street, stealing clothing worth over 300 dollars. Tarbell’s arraignment was deferred as he awaits court appointment counsel.

Phillip Butsch William G. Hall Butsch Clarence Tarbell Daniel Fensteinmaker East Seventh Street Tarbell

Nine Weekly Lectures Set At University

University of Arizona announces nine evening lectures for summer school. First term begins with Alfred Atkinson discussing World War consequences. July 1 features Thomas Gosling on The Teacher in the American Scene. July 9 closes first term with Inez Thrift on English studies. Second term dates pending. Lectures in library patio, rain room in library.

University of Arizona J. W. Clarson, Jr University Alfred Atkinson Clara Lee Tanner Thomas W. Gosling Akron Inez E. Thrift Clarson

Mrs. Octavia Derue Dies From Hip Fracture

Octavia Derue aged 86 died from hip fracture. She came from Pittsburgh Kansas to live with her daughter Mrs. Louise Copeland. She leaves husband Abdon and four sons Henry Tucson M E Derue J E Derue and A F Derue of Kansas City. Funeral services Sunday afternoon in Kansas City. Body to be sent to Pittsburgh by Reilly Undertaking Co.

Octavia Derue Pittsburgh Kas Louise Copeland East Speedway Reilly Undertaking Company A. F. Derue Kansas City

Many Casualties Are Listed In China Raid

Chungking June 12 reports say more than 100 Japanese planes attacked for 15 minutes in central Chungking causing fires. Heavy casualties feared with black smoke rising from bombed districts. This followed yesterday’s air bombardment with fifty casualties listed, including one near the U S embassy.

China Chungking United States

Thieves Loot Spokane Beer Parlor then Depart Happy

Police report six thieves robbed the Checkerboard beer parlor in Spokane Washington taking 10 dollars and 10 cartons of cigarettes before leaving. They drank 10 quarts of wine during their visit and exited without incident.

Happy Spokane Checkerboard Beer Parlor

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