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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1940

Page

6

Picnic At Wetmore Park Promises Summer Fun For University

Cochise men invite all University of Arizona summer students to an all campus picnic at Wetmore Park starting at 4 pm with swimming, games, and dancing. About 100 students will attend, with tickets coordinated by Dr Francis Roy and Cordelia Hagerty.

Cochise Hall University of Arizona Wetmore All University Francis Roy Roy Cordelia Hagerty College of Education Tucson Colossal Cave

Reception for Estefana Emily Hoefle Baptized at SS Peter and Paul

Mr and Mrs Melvin Hoefle celebrated the baptism of their daughter Estefana Emily with a 4 oclock reception at their home After church services at SS Peter and Paul a formal dinner at the Pioneer hotel followed The gathering included out of town guests Mrs Frank Norton sister of Mrs Hoefle Mrs Estefana Waggoner Flora Waggoner and Miss Vivian Waggoner of El Paso and Mr and Mrs Charles Waggoner Mr and Mrs Frank Norton Mr and Mrs Joseph Roybal and Norton Roybal

Melvin Hoefle Estefana Emily SS. Peter and Paul Pioneer Hotel Hoefle Frank Norton New York Estefana Waggoner Flora Waggoner Vivian Waggoner el Paso Charles Waggoner Joseph Roybal Norton Roybal

Luncheon Honors Camp Staff At Hotel Saturday

Girl Scouts day camp staff at All States club East Broadway will be honored at a Saturday luncheon in the Santa Rita hotel. Hostesses from Sahuaro council include Miss Helena Patten Mrs Edward Hayden Mrs George Dixon and Mrs Margaret Mayes. Attendees will enjoy the noon entertainment in the Rendezvous room alongside many listed members and officers.

All States Club East Broadway Santa Rita Hotel Sahuaro Council Helena Patten Edward Hayden George Dixon Margaret Mayes Santa Rita Mesdames R. E. Baird John Ransom Peter Aden Charles Doyle Clements Bailey Juanita Carroll Joseph Peters J. Merriman R. A. Bigglestone Roy Dunn John Tanne Audrey Pearsall Virginia Bailey Jeanne Bailey Betty Utzman May Swanick Roberta Phenecie Darlene Reitzel Betty Black

Bisbee Couples To Wed At Rites This Week

Miss Maxine Marshall daughter of Mr and Mrs Clark Marshall will wed Jack Monaghan in Bisbee Thursday. Miss Betsy Ball a Bisbee High School graduate will wed W Cary of Phoenix in the ensuing week and move to Phoenix.

Bisbee The Daily Citizen Maxine Marshall Clark Marshall Jack Monaghan Marshall Bisbee High School Betsy Ball W. Cary Phoenix

Repeater Blouses Paris Show Creates Coordinated Suits

New smart blouses repeat details of their suits. A black suit with quilted pockets pairs with a white satin blouse featuring a quilted front. A pique blouse with floral motifs complements a navy suit repeating the design on the jacket.

Paris

Brazil Seeks Treatment Methods for Low-Grade Coal Use

Brazil aims to develop techniques to upgrade low-grade coal for powering its railway locomotives. The effort focuses on enhancing fuel quality and efficiency for domestic rail transport.

Brazil

Walter Winchell on Broadway Sketches and Rumors Fly

Gossip column notes Princess Juliana will not visit the U S and a Finnish general Baron Mannerheim allegedly visited for three weeks. It mentions Joan Crawford Gil Haggerty Ruth Grace N B Stern Jorge Sanchez Iris Adrian and Irving Berlin among other society rumors and a Cana dian visitor wave at town.

Juliana U. S Washington, D. C Baron Mannerheim Perona Bath Club Joan Crawford Gil Haggerty Conrad Thrush Thibault Betsy Berkeley Ruth Grace Ziegfeld Follies N. B. Stern Rich Ranch Santa Fe N. Mex Jorge Sanchez Arizona Iris Adrian Ernie Burnett Virginia

Onyx Club pioneers swing era icons in New York legacy

The Onyx Club on Swing Street near 52nd Street produced swing greats like Farley and Reilly and artists such as Stuff Smith and Maxine Sullivan. Owner Joe Helbeck could not outlive the swing craze and later served as a bartender at the Riviera.

Onyx Club Swing Street 5Th 6Th Avenues Farley & Reilly Stuff Smith Maxine Sullivan Joe Helbeck the Riviera

Jersey casino clash and theater notes swirl in brief

A Jersey columnist clashed with Geo Lowther III at Rhumba Casino West End New Jersey over a word brawl while Walk With Music backers bought out producers. DuBarry and Louisiana casts sing the national anthem at finale. A Life photographer jailed then released in England for flashlight photos at an ammo factory. Col L Effingham De Forest and Anne Marston divorce in Las Vegas noted with May 16 Reneath.

Geo. Lowther Jersey Rhumba West End N. J Las Vegas Nev L. Effingham de Forest Anne Marston Tennyrate S. R

Aqua Concen tration Camp backstage fury hits Aquaade group

Readers report backstage rules at AQUACADE provoke anger with harsh limits. Names like Jack Young and references to “The Aqua Concentration Camp” frame gossip around production staff.

Aquacade Aqua Concentration Camp Jack Young Jack von Young Inez Freer Future Wives of America David Cherry Preisser Steve Condos Wake Up London Smart Cafe Pierre

Fritz Thyssen to pen Hitler book for Simon & Schuster

Noted figure Fritz Thyssen, once a supporter of Adolf Hitler, plans a forthcoming memoir project with Simon & Schuster. Benchley returns to MGM to star opposite Hepburn in Philadelphia Story. Harlem ballroom closes, losses total 200000. Strippers in girlesk venues face bluer dialogue after laundering. Newspaper shop-talk warns of staffing overload and possible survival pressures within two months. Brewers and distillers donate 34000 to the Demo Campaign via convention program ads.

Fritz Thyssen Hitler Simon & Schuster Benchley MGM Hepburn Harlem

Hollywood Stars Speak Their Minds In Quick Quips

A round of quotes from Ray Milland Alice Faye Rosalind Russell Joan Blondell Spencer Tracy Andrea Leeds Rosemary Lane and producer Joe Pasternack, reflecting ego Hollywood life attitudes and gender norms of the era.

Ray Milland Alice Faye Rosalind Russell Joan Blondell Spencer Tracy Andrea Leeds Hollywood Joe Pasternack Joe Ben Turpin Harry Langdon Charlie Ray Rosemary Lane

SALLIES IN OUR ALLEY SUNWARNS ON BROADWAY JEST

Comic exchange mounts between Billy Rose and a caller as they joke about appointments and work while passersby on Broadway speculate on sun from Coney Island. The banter ends with a quip about picketing.

Billy Rose Rose Broadway Coney Island

Marcia Ross Weds In Quiet West Coast Ceremony

Mrs Ruth K Ross of Tucson announces the marriage of her daughter Marcia to Lew Roberts of Los Angeles in a noon ceremony in Los Angeles. Only close family attended with Tucson relatives present. Marcia is a former Tucson Daily Citizen staffer. Lew is part of the Roberts brothers trio and will work on the coast.

Ruth K. Ross Tucson Los Angeles Marcia Lew Roberts Roberts Detroit Mich University of Arizona Tucson Daily Citizen Roberts Brothers Santa Rita

How to Mash Bananas for a Recipe

Peel ripe bananas and press the pulp through a wide meshed strainer. Beat the strained pulp until smooth and measure the required amount for the recipe.

Entertaining tips for graduation class event

The article suggests arranging a light linen runner on the serving table outlined with small flowers or greenery. A large black mortar board cutout sits at the center with a diploma tied in school colors atop it.

Proper Storage for Daily Electrical Cookery Devices

Advice on creating a dedicated storage spot for routinely used electrical cookery devices to reduce crowding and handling. Suggests a small cabinet or modified kitchen space near outlets and notes considerations for organizing copper or brass ware.

Modern Miss Finds Clothes For Teen Age

Fashion writer Amy Porter advises mothers on teenage style, noting seven to fourteen year olds seek older looks. She discusses choosing age appropriate but fashionable outfits, the awkward age for fitting teens, and how stores separate teen lines from children’s wear.

Puppet Plays At Day Camp Monday

Girl Scouts groups join Monday for two puppet plays developed from All States club day camp work this month. Brownie scouts present Three Wishes with puppets led by Freda Peters Minette Brown Susan Waddell Betty Ruth Bird and Lila Lee Nolan. Other scouts handle familiar puppet characterizations with Virginia Schreurs Marie Lindberg Thelma Vidal and Patricia Peters part of the cast.

Brownie Scouts Freda Peters Minette Brown Susan Waddell Betty Ruth Bird Lila Lee Nolan Virginia Schreurs Marie Lindberg Thelma Vidal Patricia Peters

Grasshoppers Choke Auto Radiators Halt Queensland Motoring

Grasshoppers were so numerous in Queensland that they choked car radiators, stopping travel and making motoring impossible during a recent spell of insect swarms.

Queensland

How to clean stained discolored utensils with salt and vinegar

Instructions explain cleaning stained and discolored utensils by mixing 1 to 3 cups of salt with 1 cup of hot vinegar, applying immediately, rubbing well, washing in warm sudsy water, then drying and polishing with a soft cloth or chamois.

Best Woolen Laundering Tips From Old Guide

Use lukewarm wash and rinse water for woolens. Dissolve mild soap into a soft fluffy mass in the water before adding the woolens. Do not rub soap directly on woolens to avoid damaging threads or distorting the garment.

Maury Family Back From Six Week Southern Vacation

Dr and Mrs Frank Maury and family return from a six week trip visiting Alabama cities and Baltimore. In Baltimore he toured John Hopkins clinics. Patricia Upshaw leaves for Phoenix to join Mr and Mrs Woodson Upshaw and will travel with them for six weeks visiting Atlanta Savannah and other southern cities.

Frank Maury Alabama Baltimore Maury John Hopkins Patricia Upshaw Marion Haynes Upshaw Phoenix Woodson Upshaw South Atlanta Savannah

Miss Eleanor Nixon Leaves for Mills College Study

Miss Eleanor Nixon, daughter of Mrs. V. Nixon of 1227 Euclid Avenue, will depart Tucson late this week for Mills College in California. The University of Arizona senior in French earned a summer scholarship to study at La Maison Francaise.

Eleanor Nixon V. Nixon Euclid Avenue Tucson Mills’ College California Nixon University of Arizona la Maison Francaise Women’s College

Rummel Couple Heads to California Vacation

Mr and Mrs H Rummel Anderson left Tucson for Long Beach California to stay at the Huntington hotel during the vacation months.

H. Rummel] Anderson Tucson Long Beach Calif Huntington Hotel

Griffin Family Visiting in Vinton Before California Trip

Dr. C. C. Griffin and son Chandler Griffin of Vinton Iowa stay with Dr. and Mrs. S. H. Watson as they travel west to California for the summer.

C. C. Griffin Chandler Griffin Vinton, Ia S. H. Watson Dr. Griffin California

Merriman sisters plan California trip and Vermont meeting

Leaving the Old Pueblo tomorrow morning are Misses Ethel and Lorena Merriman who will go to their home in California. Later in the summer they will join their niece at San Jose for a motor trip to the New England states. They plan to meet Mrs. F. N. Guild and Miss Mabel Guild in Vermont some time during the summer.

Old Pueblo Ethel Lorena Merriman California San Jose New England F. N. Guild Mabel Guild Vermont

Fargo and Pueblo Guests Plan West Coast Trip

Miss Maida Hewitt of Fargo North Dakota and Miss Alice Kopf of Pueblo Colorado visit Dr and Mrs Roy Hewitt in town as house guests. They will travel to the west coast afterward.

Maida Hewitt Fargo, N. D Alice Kopf Pueblo, Colo Miss Hewitt Roy Hewitt West Coast

Two Women Plan Summer Trips to Iowa Areas

Mrs. John Shreve will spend part of the summer in Iowa City while Mrs. L. J. Francis will visit Vin ton next week before the season progresses.

Iowa John Shreve L. J. Francis

Mrs Morris Elsing and daughter head to La Jolla vacation

Mrs Morris Elsing and her daughter Miss Mary Elsing left today for a seaside vacation in La Jolla California marking the start of their holiday season at the beach destination.

Morris Elsing Mary Elsing la Jolla Calif

Prof How ard J Hall Visits Local Home

Mrs. F. N. Guild hosted Prof. Howard J. Hall emeritus Stanford University and early Arizona professor over the weekend. Hall is recognized author and research worker in early Colonial literature.

F. N. Guild Howard J. Hall Stanford University University of Arizona

Stratton Funeral Set For Tomorrow

Safford June 19 Funeral services will be held here Thursday evening for Mrs Elizabeth Maurer Stratton who died yesterday at the age of 53 She was widow of Lee N Stratton once Graham County superior court judge and of Benjamin Maurer her first husband She moved to Prescott 23 years ago from Monclova Ohio and came here in 1920 Survived by two daughters Mrs George Ammon and Mrs Russell Hawks and a sister Mrs Clay Mayhew all of Safford

Safford Elizabeth Maurer Stratton Lee N. Stratton Graham County Superior Court Benjamin Maurer Ohio George Ammon Russell Hawks Clay Mayhew

Bride Elect Shirley Whitlow Feted Before July 7 Wedding

Douglas reports a large party in honor of Miss Shirley Whitlow as she prepares to wed Richard Struthers. Guests from Bisbee and Warren attended a church parlor reception with summer flowers, a white gladiola centerpiece, and music by Vindiola and Mrs. Mooney.

Lamar B. Parks George Roark Tillman Lambert Willam Glen Ted Parks Wendall Jones Jack Laskey W. C. Franklin J .W. Baxter Clarence Orp Otto Yutte H. W. Reay Dora Maxey Alma Abshier Jule Abshier Walter Abshier Bisbee Bertie Lee Parks C. L. Parks J. R. Hall R. E. Griener Idella Heidrick R. E. Seeley Earl Smith G. S. Walker Sam Davies R. G

Simple Melba Toast Recipe Steps

Cut bread into thin slices remove crusts then dry near heat for hours. Bake slowly at 300 degrees until light brown and crisp.

Indians Dominate Every Air Organization in India

A terse report states that Indian teams now lead all major air organizations in the country, signaling a sweeping dominance across aviation associations and related bodies.

India

White Shrine pot luck supper at Mrs Gustafsson home

Sahuaro Shrine No 2 will hold a pot luck supper Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs Carl Gustafsson 1375 East Silver. All White Shriners and families invited. Members bring own table service. Reservations via 2327 J or 0186 R 3.

Sahuaro Shrine No Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem Carl Gustafsson East Silver

Purple Heart Unit 73 to Hold Friday Meeting at Pioneer

The auxiliary to Arizona Unit No 73 Military Order of the Purple Heart will hold a regular business meeting next Friday at 8 PM in the Pioneer hotel. All members are urged to attend.

Arizona Military Order of the Purple Heart Pioneer Hotel

Ethel Falterman Calls Special Auxiliary Meeting

Ethel Falterman president of the auxiliary to VFW Post 549 calls a special meeting for 7 30 p m Wednesday at her East Lincoln home. Officers will be installed and unfinished business will be taken up.

Ethel Falterman V. F. W. Post 549 East Lincoln

Chicken dinner at St John’s Methodist church patio

A public chicken dinner will be served on Friday evening from 6 to 7 30 at St John’s Methodist church patio. The event welcomes all residents to attend.

St. John’s Methodist Church

Club to meet Friday for all day sewing session

A group gathers Friday at the home of Mrs. Jeannette Sparks for an all day work session. Club quilts will be sewn during the day and a pot-luck supper will be served.

Jeannette Sparks

St Andrews Auxiliary Guild Card Party Planned

St Andrew's Auxiliary Guild of St Andrew's Episcopal Church hosts a card party at 7 30 pm Friday in the air cooled guild hall at East 16th street and South Fifth avenue. Bridge whist and pinochle will be played with high low and door prizes and refreshments served.

St. Andrew’s Auxiliary Guild St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Guild Hall East 16Th Street South Fifth Avenue

Order Of Rainbow Holds Party Today At Wetmore Park

The Order of Rainbow for Girls hosts a summer party this afternoon at Wetmore's amusement park. Members gathered at De Molay hall at 4:30 PM with guests and traveled to the park. Rainbow Girls will provide picnic lunches after a swim. Each Rainbow Girl brings a guest for the summer series.

Order of Rainbow Wetmore’s de Molay Hall

Gasoline Shortage Sparks Tokyo Electric Car Revival

Due to a gasoline shortage, ancient electric passenger automobiles are reappearing on Tokyo streets, reflecting a shift to alternative transport. The revival showcases enduring early electric vehicle designs amid fuel constraints.

Tokyo Japan

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