Old Army Fought 28 Years Ago
By Nelson McLaughlin recounts Pershing era actions near Carrazal in 1916. Captain Adair led Troops K and C of the 10th Nebraska Cavalry against Mexican forces. eleven troopers died, captains Adair and Boyd killed, 26 captured. Survivors shared memories of skirmish, captivity, and return of rifles and horses.
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John J. Pershing
Mexico
Villa
10Th Negro Cavalry
Adair
Carrazal
Harvey M. Lee
Tucson
Morgan-McDermott Post
American Legion
Captain Adair
Lieut
Boyd
Murray
Pershing
Juarez
International Bridge
U. S
al Germaine
Eighth Cavalry
Rio Grande River
el Paso
10Th Cavalry
Tom Elliot
Morgan-McDermott
National Guard
Nelson McLaughlin
New York National Guard
County Treasurer Reports Net Increase Across Year Start
For eleven months ending May 31 the county treasurer shows a gain of $240 237 22 from the year start balance. Comptroller Goodell released receipts and disbursements noting total collections of $3 981 467 24 and expenditures of $3 741 230 02 leaving an unexpended balance of $1 255 365 14. Largest fund balances include $292 974 86 in the school fund and $190 476 45 in the school district bond redemption fund with others under $100 000. Several funds showed no balance including school district levies location House Bill 127 motor vehicle taxes and grazing district funds.
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Goodell
A. B. Cole
Three Tucson Seniors Enlist in U S Navy
Three Tucson high school seniors enlist in the Navy this week through the local recruiting office. Max Hugh Schwab 17 son of Lester Schwab is placed on active duty with his mother in San Diego. Charles Brandes 17 son of Raphael Brandes trained as radio technician and sent to Chicago. Marion Johnson 17 son of Mr and Mrs Marion J Johnson Jr awaits active duty in San Diego.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Hugh Schwab
Lester Schwab
Philippines
Tucson
Navy
Charles B. Brandes
Marion Jerome Johnson
Schwab
Cavite Naval Base
Donald R. Schwab
Army Air Corps
Tulsa
Oklo
Naval Reserve
Young Schwab
Esther T. Crocker
North Third Street
San Diego
Charles Brandes
Raphael Brandes
University of Arizona
Chicago
Marion Johnson
Marion J. Johnson
West
Ventura Street
Far Navy
Crew Experts On A Battleship
The article notes the ship requires a workforce with at least 1,500 aggregate years of training and 2,500 years of combined experience to operate its machines. It emphasizes skilled personnel and long service backing the vessel’s operations.
Swim Classes Begin Monday at City Pools
City pools announce summer swim schedules for all ages. John L. Barringer outlines beginner intermediate and life saving courses at Himmel Park North Side and South Side pools plus North Main Street pool with sessions across mornings afternoons and evenings starting June 19. Most classes are filled though openings remain.
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Himmel Park
North Side
22Nd Street
South Side
North Main Street
Barringer
Himmel
Rites Saturday for Eduardo A. Carrillo Jr
Eduardo A Carrillo Jr a Tucson native and Southern Pacific railroad employee in Nogales Mexico will have a high requiem mass Saturday at 10 am at San Agustin cathedral Rosary prayers will be said tonight at 830 in Parker chapel Burial will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery He is survived by his wife three daughters and six brothers A son Eduardo III of Tucson was killed in action recently in New Guinea Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers are named.
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Eduardo A. Carrillo, Jr
Tucson
Southern Pacific Railroad
Nogales
Mex
San Agustin Cathedral
Parker Chapel
Holy Hope Cemetery
Carrillo
Guadalajara
Mexican Railroad
Jeausita Carrillo
Eduardo III
New Guinea
Charles Velasco
Henry Dalton
Ed. Robles
Fred Moreno
Roy Laos
Fermin Montiel
Alex Durazo
Pancho Zenizo
Pete Baffert
Antonio Leon
George Purcell
Mario Saldam
Availability Of Persons Aiding Elections Asked
Mrs. Sylvia Powell county board of supervisors clerk appealed to recipients of notices to serve on election boards to answer their availability. Early responses are appreciated and those willing to be added to the extra worker list should contact Powell. The extra workers may be used to complete election boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Powell
County Board of Supervisors
Powell
Telegraph Plateau Cable Crossing Between Newfoundland and Ireland
Telegraph Plateau marks the shallow ocean bottom between Newfoundland and Ireland where a score of submarine cables now traverse the seabed.
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Newfoundland
Ireland
Tucson Debt Falls After Early 1914 Payments
Tucson’s outstanding indebtedness now stands at 1 271 000 after city treasurer Joseph D McAllister made principal and interest payments. Earlier in January 1914 bonds totaling 165 000 were paid. Final liquidation of all issues is projected for 1950, reducing debt to 150 000. Today’s disbursement included 115 500 principal on general obligation bonds, 32 805 interest on those bonds, and 9 020 01 interest on some special improvement bonds.
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Tucson
Joseph D. McAllister
Yanks Knock British Class System Apart
Capt. Wilmer Garrett, veteran of over 20 missions, tells Kiwanis members Americans are altering the British class system. He recalls a 1942 flight to Scotland, first raid over France near St Lo, and raids on European submarine depots. Garrett holds the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Purple Heart and three Oak Leaf Clusters. Mrs. John Barringer speaks for the fifth war loan drive. Capt. John McCarty is introduced.
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Wilmer Garrett
Kiwanis Club
Garret
Babe
England
Garrett
Newfoundland
Scotland
States
France
St. Lo
John Barringer
John McCarty
Davis-Monthan
Ensign William Bogle Killed In Sea Plane Crash
Ensign William Blythe Bogle aged 22, son of Mr and Mrs R A Bogle of 1315 N Highland Ave Tucson, was killed in a plane crash at sea. Born in El Paso and raised in Tucson he attended Tucson High School class of 1942 and earned a civilian pilot license before joining the Naval Air Corps. Survived by parents a brother Maj Robert G Bogle in the South Pacific and a sister Mrs G M Davis of Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Blythe Bogle
R. A. Bogle
N. Highland Ave
War Department
Ens. Bogle
el Paso
Tex
Tucson
Southern Pacific Company
Curtiss-Wright Airplane
Naval Air Corps
Pensacola
Fla
Maj
Robert G. Bogle
South Pacific
G. M. Davis
Phoenix
Betty Bogle
Plaintiff Takes Stand In Auto Damage Suit
Vernon J. Hutchinson manager of the local American Optical unit testified in superior court against Don Stephenson a Negro pastor at Prince Chapel for damages over 1400 from a December 26 collision. He described wet pavement as both cars approached the intersection and said Stephenson seemed not to see him. Stephenson testified he stopped at the stop sign and did not see Hutchinson until impact. Photographs of both cars were submitted as evidence and more testimony was expected as the case heads to the jury, Judge Arthur La Prade presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern J. Hutchinson
American Optical Company
Don Stephenson
Prince Chapel
Hutchinson
North Sixth Avenue
Stephenson
East Fifth Street
East Fifth
Hutch
Inson
Arthur la Prade
Phoenix
Tucson Boys Leaders Begin Y Camp Program
Word has been received that thirty six boys and leaders have arrived safely at the Y camp at Prescott and that the summer program has started well. Attendance at camp totals one hundred fifty six with representation from fifteen communities in the state and thirty horses at camp this summer.
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YMCA
Camp plans and staff for Tucson YMCA session
The Tucson YMCA announces a summer camp with rides for all campers. Director is Taylor Roberts, YMCA Boys' Work Secretary of Phoenix. C. S. Fox of Tucson Senior High leads the delegation. Cabin leaders include James Baum, Jack Magee, Bill Peck and George Dixon. Registration opens for the second period July 10 to August 6.
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Taylor Roberts
YMCA
Phoenix
Tucson
C. S. Fox
Tucson Senior High School
James Baum
Jack Magee
Bill
No fish in the Great Salt Lake says official survey
A survey notes the Great Salt Lake contains no fish in its waters. Experts explain the lake's high salinity and alkaline conditions deter fish life. Local researchers warn seasonal changes could briefly alter the habitat. The finding updates regional ecological records.
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The
Great Salt Lake
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U. S. Navy
la Meta
Adventures OF
Dale Bali Tank
KVOA
City Pools
Southside
North Main
John L. Barringer
EK. A. Carrillo
William Bogle
Arizona
America
Arizona State Republican Committee
Title & Trust Building
Congress
Johnson & Johnson
Ee Cea
Yardley
Kaywoodie
Match King
Ayer
Seaforth
Molle
FITCH
Lilly Dacue
Val
Daché
Lilly Daché
Puames
Blue Jay
Colonial Dame
Ann Meredith
International Business Machines Corporation
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