WAAC Mother of Four Sons Shaped by War Service
Delia E. Kreger mother of four sons, three in the Navy, seeks WAAC service at Davis Monthan Field. She manages an embalming business, ran a family system to handle troubles, and now works in base operations guiding flight plans and arrivals. Her resolve inspires fellow soldiers who praise her intelligence and kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Biddle
Mother Kreger
Delia E. Kreger
Davis-Monthan Field
Kreger
Oime
WAAC
Tucson
Leah Davis Returns Home From Prescott Graduation
Miss Leah Davis has come back to Tucson following graduation at St. Josephs academy in Prescott. Mr and Mrs Morris Kleinerman hosted a dinner with guest Dr Harry Neumann of the Brooklyn Ethical Culture society now a visiting professor and lecturer at the University of Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leah Davis
Tucson
Prescott, Ariz
St. Joseph’s Academy
Morris Kleinerman
East Third Street
Harry Neumann
Brooklyn Ethical Culture Society
University of Arizona
Springers Headed to Missouri for Month Visit
Mrs Karl Springer and her daughter Betty Kay left Friday to visit relatives in Missouri. The pair plan to stay for one month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Springer
Betty Kay
Missouri
Springers
Detroit Family Returns From Tucson After Six Months
Mrs. Harold Abbott along with her children Jean and Donald return to Detroit Michigan after spending the last six months in Tucson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Abbott
Jean
Donald
Tucson
Detroit
Mich
Miss Helen Davis Visits Hollywood Friends
Miss Helen Marie Davis daughter of Mrs Clyde R Davis of 1126 Rinconcourt is visiting friends in Hollywood California for a few days. Her houseguest Miss Lorraine Wilson of Minneapolis Minnesota has returned to her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Marie Davis
Clyde R. Davis
Rinconcourt
Hollywood
Calif
Miss Davis
Lorraine Wilson
Minneapolis
Mr and Mrs Harold Cooper Plan Vacation to West Coast Cities
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cooper leave Saturday for a vacation visiting San Francisco California and Spokane Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Cooper
San Francisco
Calif
Spokane
Wash
Tucson Furlough Honor Guest at Corene Cowdery Home
Private Joseph O Connell will attend a patio party tonight at 1950 East Fourth street hosted by Mrs Corene Cowdery. O Connell, from New Rochelle New York, is spending a three day furlough in Tucson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph O'Connell
Corene Cowdery
East Fourth Street
O’connell
New Rochelle
N. Y
Tucson
Mrs Sharman and Mrs Ashjian Host Informal Buffet Honor Mrs Knight
Mrs Frank Sharman and Mrs Harold Ashjian hosted a casual buffet supper for a small group of friends in honor of Mrs Thomas Fenton Knight. Mrs Knight plans to leave soon to join her husband Lieut Knight on the west coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sharman
North Cherry
Harold Ashjian
Thomas Fenton Knight
Family Reunion Brings Durett Smith and Abbott Guests
Lieut. and Mrs. Edwin Durett Smith of San Francisco and Mrs. C. H. Abbott of Phoenix visit Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Smith as guests. Smith recently graduated from field artillery Marine corps schools at Quantico and will travel to San Diego this weekend while Mrs. Abbott stays in Tucson. Lieut. Smith and Mrs. Abbott are siblings of Mrs. Glen G. Crosbie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Smith
Edwin Durett Smith
San Francisco
Calif
C. H. Abbott
Phoenix
Lieut. Smith
Field Artillery Marine Corps
Quantico
Smith
San Diego
Abbott
Tucson
Glen G. Cros
Navy Ensign Robert Van Horne Graduates At Annapolis
Sgt. John Van Horne attended his son Robert Van Horne’s Annapolis graduation as an ensign in the U S Navy. He then went to Florida for a familiarization course in Naval aircraft before joining his ship in late summer. He visited relatives in Washington and Columbus during a four day stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John van Horne
Annapolis
Robert
U. S. Navy
Ensign van Horne
Florida
van Horne
Washington, D. C
C. E. van Horne
Sgt
J. H. van Horne
Columbus
Ohio
Open House in Honor of Mrs Frick in Tucson
Mrs C L Kettenbach at 2116 East Third Street hosts a Wednesday afternoon open house from 5 to 6 PM for her daughter Mrs W Frick formerly Flora Lou Kettenbach. Frick sits in Tucson for one day en route from Los Angeles to Philadelphia and will attend a patio party at her parents home Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Kettenbach
East Third Street
W. ©. Frick
Flora Lou Kettenbach
Tucson
Los Angeles
Calif
Philadelphia
Frick
Koogler Family Visits Tucson for Month with Kin
Mr and Mrs Marion H Koogler and their children Joan and Donald from Yuma arrived in Tucson to visit Mrs Koogler s parents Dr and Mrs F W Allen and Mr and Mrs Gus Koogler. Monday evening Major and Mrs L A Winkle hosted a dinner party at 1020 East Helen for the Kooglers and Allens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion H. Koogler
Joan
Donald
Yuma
Tucson
Visiting Gusta fsson Home Welcomes Military Guests
Recent houseguests at 1375 East Silver Street were Capt. and Mrs. Forest M. Moore from Topeka Kansas, formerly of Tucson. Capt Moore left Friday to resume duties as base intelligence and public relations officer at the Topeka Army airbase. Mrs. Moore remains in Tucson for another week. Cpl Forest M. Moore Jr. attends officer candidate school at Fort Knox Kentucky, while his wife stays with her parents Mr and Mrs P L Elliott at 1830 Hedrick Drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Gustafsson
East Silver Street
Forest M. Moore
Topeka
Kas
Tucson
Moore
Topeka Army Airbase
Cpl
Ft. Knox
P. L. Elliott
Hedrick Drive
Albuquerque guest stays with McDaniel Hague families
Miss Jane Ann Parker of Albuquerque New Mexico is the house guest of Mr and Mrs William McDaniel and Mrs Harold H Hague, the former Miss Betty Jane McDaniel, of 4601 East Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Ann Parker
Albuquerque
N. M
William McDaniel
Harold H. Hague
Betty Jane McDaniel
East Broadway
Dinner party at Santa Rita hotel for Sgt Meyer on furlough
Mr Nick C Hall hosted a dinner at the Santa Rita hotel on Wednesday for Sgt Don Meyer on furlough from Barksdale Field Louisiana. Mr and Mrs Edward F Meyer plan a barbecue at their home this evening for their son. Guests include Phyllis Baffert Claire Bannon Kay Rohan Mary Ellen Mella and Sgts John Risia Myron Harmon and John Keohane
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick C. Hall
Santa Rita
Don Meyer
Barksdale Field
Edward F. Meyer
Phyllis Baffert
Claire Bannon
Kay Rohan
Mary Ellen Mella
John Risia
Myron Harmon
John Keohane
Walter Winchester In New York Forgotten Summer
Walter Winchell reports from New York on a remembered summer filled with lazy days, misty nights, and carefree youths. The piece lists social figures and celebrity sightings from inns, clubs, and theaters, painting a vivid panorama of postwar society and its lingering glamour.
Midtown Vignette Shows Quiet Club Night At Stork Club
The Stork Club drew unusual attention as notable figures passed unseen. War heroes like John Bulkeley and Capt Foss dined quietly, unaware patrons recognized them, while Betty Grable drew the crowd and a lone sailor wore ten campaign ribbons, overlooked amid the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stork Club
John Bulkeley
Foss
Betty Grable
Ming and Toy Drama Halts Hollywood Debut
The Chinese dance team Ming and Toy, signed by RKO, cannot go to Hollywood as the Army bars them over rap ancestry. Alan Ladd becomes a corporal. Janet Gaynor plans a comeback via networks. The Ritz Brothers receive a four week run at Capitol Theatre priced at ten thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ming and Toy
RKO
Hollywood
Army
Alan Ladd
Janet Gaynor
Mary Astor
Ritz Brothers
Capitol Theatre
Milton Berle
N. Y. Philharmonic
Hoagy Carmichael
Cole Porter
Jerome Kern
Morton Gould
Baton
Frank Sinatra
T. Dorsey
Dorsey
Minister Kelly Williams Finds Clerical Calling in Harlem
The chorus girls at Music Hall Roxy and Winter Garden teased Kelly Williams the Colored chef as he served orders with a chorus of Praise the Lord. After four years of evening study he is ordained and preaches at the Southern Baptist Church in Harlem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Music Hall
Roxy
Winter Garden
Hanson
Kelly Williams
Broadway
Midtown
Southern Baptist Church
Harlem
Manhattan Murals and Oddities on a Busy Evening
A crowded Manhattan scene features a crooner in the Paramount foyer with lipstick marks, a gangly crowd on West 43rd Street harassing a weary junkman, Roseland’s cashier selling ties to underdressed dancers, and “Arctic Sadie” in heavy weather gear. A tiny 355th Street shop offers miniature furniture while a massive 4000 lb blockbuster sits near 52nd Street and Sixth Avenue with unexpurgated chalkings aimed at Mr. Hitler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Paramount
West 43Rqg
Roseland Cashier
Hitler
Broadway Tinsel and Hollywood Notes From The Era
Gossip from New York and beyond covers Katherine Grayson suspension finally lifted, John Shelton sent to Fort Monmouth, Anita Colby handling WAVE ads, Sophie Tucker’s autobiography, Mary Roche’s Tropicana break, Goldwyn's North Star budget woes, a singer reclaiming a wife from a booking exec, Gloria Swanson’s war industry funding, medical cautions on war films for Barney Ross, and CBS writer Larry Lesgear, married to Joan Phelps, heading overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Grayson
MGM
John Shelton
Fort Monmouth
N. J
Jackie Gleasons
Anita Colby
WAVE
Sophie Tucker
A. Lackey
Mary Roche
St. James
Tropicana
Goldwyn’s
North Star
57Th Street
Exec
Gloria Swanson
Medicos
Barney Ross
CBS
Larry Lesgear
Joan Phelps
Pvt Hartman and Miss Judson Wed in Turquoise Gown Ceremony
Mr and Mrs Walter Judson announce the marriage of their daughter Madelynne May Judson to Pvt Raymond Carl Hartman son of Mr and Mrs Carl Hartman of Berino New Mexico The ceremony took place at the parsonage with Rev J R Jones performing the double ring service Miss Elaine Wuerschmidt of Tucson served as maid of honor David Jones was best man The bride wore a turquoise blue floor length gown and talisman roses were carried by the bridal party The couple plan to enter Army service shortly with Hartman set to report June 21 at Fort Bliss Texas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Judson
Madelynne May
Raymond Carl Hartman
Carl G. T. Hartman
Berino
New Mexico
J. R. Jones
Miss Judson
Tucson High School
Pvt. Hartman
Anthony Union High School
Anthony
United States Navy
United States Army
Fort Bliss
Texas
Elaine Wuerschmidt
Tucson
David Jones
George McConnell
Martina Powell
William J. Schnaufer
Bill Schnaufer
Sgt
Victor Schnaufer
Lake Field
Phoenix
San Francisco
Miss Schnaufer
University of Arizona
Phrateres
Town Girls’ Social Organization
Alpha Epsilon
Commercial Honorary Society
Gilbert
Smith
California
Army Air Force
Zella Smith
Montebello
Calif
Dixie Lee Damron
Bell, Calif
Reverend Williams at Methodist Church Sunday
Rev Frank S Williams will speak at the Sunday evening community service on the lawn of the First Methodist Church Park and Fourth Street. His topic George Washington Carver He Served As He Led. Special music by a mixed quartet and congregational singing led by Lowell Bailey with J D Guthrie at the piano. Union services continue through June July August each Sunday at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank S. Williams
First Methodist Church
Park and
Fourth Street
Mr. Williams
George Washington Carver
Ruth Bushnell
Paul Kock
Lowell Bailey
Ralph Guthrie
Bailey
J. D. Guthrie
Ministerial Association
H. LeRoy Kinser
Midshipman Starns Visits Home on Two Week Leave
Midshipman Charles E. Starns Jr. son of Dr and Mrs Charles Starns of El Encanto is at home for two weeks before returning to Annapolis to resume as a first classman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Starns, Jr
Charles Starns
el Encanto
Annapolis
Little Theatre Designated To Camp Shows
The Tucson Little Theatre buildings are donated as camp show headquarters consolidating all Tucson dramatic units. Peter Marroney announced the plan to unite groups to entertain soldiers and civilians with a community project led by Homer D. Lininger. The first show a variety production opens the week of June 28 with rehearsals for a tintype revue starting next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson Little Theatre
Tucson
Peter Marroney
Homer D. Lininger
The
Little Theater
Marroney
Adelaide Johnson
Max Klinger
Vera McCormick
Celia Sherman
Herbert McLaughlin
Kenneth Hill
University of Arizona Summer Session Hosts Informal Party
Faculty and students of the summer session will attend an informal party at Gila Hall this evening from 8 30 until midnight. The event features dancing cards and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Arizona
Gila Hall
Couple To Wed Next Week End In Tucson
Miss Frances Schnaufer and Warrant Officer Edgar D. Smith plan a 7:30 wedding at Hedrick chapel on June 26. Attendants include Mrs. Park Gilbert and Miss Virginia Schnaufer. The ceremony will be followed by a reception and a departure for San Francisco to begin their life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Eloise Schnaufer
Edgar D. Smith
Hedrick Chapel
Miss Schnaufer
William J. Schnaufer
Tucson
Frances Bloiseufer
North Palomas Avenue
San Francisco
Sam Hughes Library Open This Summer
Boys and girls in the Sam Hughes school district are invited to use the school library this summer on Monday and Thursday mornings from 9 30 to 11 30. Nearly 30 new volumes were added this season covering a wide range of subjects for children of all ages. Notable titles for boys include The Matchlock Gun Air Patrol Government Hunter Test Pilot Modern Flight. Girls may enjoy Shanty Brook Lodge Caves of Capistrano Hemisphere Camp and Ballet Shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Hughes
Air Patrol
Community notices urge lodge meeting and welfare group gathering
Naomi Rebekah lodge No 4 meets Tuesday at 8 oclock in the I O O F Hall with full attendance requested. YWCA board meets Monday at 730 in the main building. Tucson Jewish welfare asks members to attend a Red Cross canteen setup at the Southern Pacific station Monday in the Varsity room of the Pioneer hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Rebekah
Tucson Jewish Welfare
Red Cross
Southern Pacific
Pioneer Hotel
Downs Couple Depart Tucson for Philadelphia
Mr and Mrs Emmett Downs left Tucson recently bound for Philadelphia Pennsylvania as their travel plans moved forward and they prepared for a new chapter in their lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Downs
Tucson
Philadelphia, Pa
Parber-Flynn Nuptials Told
The marriage of Tech. Sgt. J Victor Parber and Miss Betty Flynn was announced this week. The ceremony occurred June 12 at Ferguson chapel First Presbyterian Tacoma. A reception followed at the bride’s home before a brief wedding trip to Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tech
J. Victor Parber
James V. Parber
North Second Avenue
Betty Flynn
Frederick R. Flynn
Tacoma
Wash
Ferguson Chapel
First Presbyterian Church
Victoria
What Are You and What Do You Want
A 1943 King Features Syndicate essay urges readers to identify their true nature and desires. It argues people chase ever-changing roles but cannot become what they wish without recognizing limits and choosing a single life path. It concludes that place in life is made, not found, by deciding who you are and what you want.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willo’-The
King Features Syn., Inc
Tucson Garden Club Leader Appointed to Pacific Coast Region
Mrs. Dennis Weaver, president of the Tucson Garden Club in the 1941-1942 season, has been named Junior Garden Club chairman for a two year term in the Pacific Coast region of the National Council of State Garden Clubs Inc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Weaver
Tucson
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Hiss Harriet Schwenker
S. L. Baritell
O. W. Schwenker
Miss Schwenker
Baritell
K. L. Baritell
Miami, Fla
University of California
Walter’ Winchell
Don Wahn
Vincent Sheean
Lee Dixon
Oklahoma
Enric Madriguera
Canary
Patricia Gilmore
Belle Livingston
Evelyn Nesbit
INS
George Lait
Leon
Eddie
Club 18
Buster Collier
Rev. Williams
Methodist
Little Theatre
SAM Hughes Library
Daily Reminder
YWCA
Parber - Flynn
Sgt. Parker
Army Air Corps
Ft. Lewis
Elsie Robinson
Lillie Worden
Broadway Florists
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