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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1941

Page

4

Picnic Meet Held By Sahuarita Homemakers

The annual Sahuarita Homemakers picnic gathered at Mission picnic grounds with social and business sessions. Mrs. Fred Jones presided at the afternoon meeting which addressed garment making for Bundles for Britain.

Sahuarita Homemakers Mission Picnic Grounds Fred Jones Britain H. L. Baldwin J. G. Ellis J. G. Davis Ewing Jones Jerry Tom Ramsey Beth Webster Ed Webster Helm Blythe Betty Marjorie Ruby Blythe James Bobby Joe Davis R. A. Davis Jackie Carol Ellis Clyde Reynolds Glenna W. H. Lane Glen Clyde Gaines Sandra J. F. Hopper Carl Lane Casa Grande Arizona

University of Arizona President Heads Home From Stanford

Dr. Alfred Atkinson, president, returns this weekend from Palo Alto where he attended anniversary ceremonies at Stanford University. Mrs. O H Barnhill hosts her sister Miss Shirley Suddaby of Los Angeles visiting Tucson for another week and has entertained her at several social events. Mr and Mrs William Kimball host a party this evening in her honor.

Alfred Atkinson University of Arizona Palo Alto Calif Stanford University O. H. Barnhill Shirley Suddaby Los Angeles Suddaby Tucson William Kimball

Ladies Luncheon Hosts for Mrs. Luther Davis Visit

Mrs J A Rogers entertained Wednesday at a luncheon at the Pioneer hotel for Mrs Luther Davis who arrived in Tucson recently from Memphis Tennessee Mrs Milton Cohen Mrs W Arthur Sewell and Miss Alice Vail attended the event.

J. A. Rogers Pioneer Hotel Luther Davis Tucson Memphis, Tenn Milton Cohen W. Arthur Sewell Alice Vail

Tucson Hosts Visiting Californians During Weekend

Mr and Mrs Grant Howard welcomed guests Mr and Mrs F K Steiner of Phoenix and Mrs L L Williams of Yuba City California who stopped in Tucson on the way home after visiting in the east.

Grant Howard F. K. Steiner Phoenix L. L. Williams Yuba City Calif Tucson

Local Pilot Club Delegate Attends Houston Meet

Miss Helena Patten of the Tucson Pilot club attends Pilot International’s annual convention in Houston Texas and is elected to district 14’s nominating committee. Also noted, Miss Sue Porter from Atlanta visits Tucson and joins a Pioneer hotel summer meeting with a roundtable planned for July 2 and attendees listed.

Helena Patten Tucson Verna Yocum Walter Cross Guy Monthan John M. van Meter Helen von Coblitz Hilda Kroeger Vada Anderson Mildred Samuelson Esther O’farrell Heloise McBride Mary Adele Wood

Royal Women Of England Aid Work During War Effort

The royal family reduces wardrobe and meals to support wartime rationing. Duchess of Kent buys fewer hats, Princess Margaret Rose skips frosting, Queen Mary introduces cider in the west country, Elizabeth trims wardrobe, Duchess of Gloucester relocates to the country. Princess Royal donates blood as transfusion center lists her as No 7743. All prune menus to follow food restrictions.

England Duchess of Kent Princess Margaret Rose Queen Mary Queen Elizabeth Duchess of Gloucester York House London Princess Royal King George

New World Record White Shark Claimed by Australian Angler

ADELAIDE Australia E H V Riggs a sportsman sheep farmer seeks official New York recognition for capturing a white shark weighing 1 747 pounds using a No 39 thread line The previous record of 1 383 pounds was set in 1939 by a member of Zane Grey s fishing party

Adelaide Australia A.P E. H. V. Riggs Game and Fish Association of New York Zane Grey

Walter Winchell On Broadway 1941 Highlights

A collage from Walter Winchell On Broadway 1941 features Babe Ruth’s ovation at Yankee Stadium W Willkie’s broad appeal Ben Bernie Zorina Kent Cooper Yvonne Bouvier Mooseer H Bernstein Harry Richman Belle Baker Damon Runyon and Damon Runyon’s film preview. SALLIES IN OUR ALLEY notes job seekers and a quip about actors. A Broadway mourners remark comments on racing bets.

New York Babe Ruth Yankee Stadium W. Willkie Ben Bernie Little Boy Blair Zorina Kent Cooper 6Th Avenue Yvonne Bouvier Moulin Rouge Mooseer H. Bernstein Petain Vichy Lindy Harry Richman Seymour Weiss Belle Baker Yale Damon Runyon

Broadway Buzz and Manor House Musings in New York

Memo style notes on stage figures and social scenes. Mentions Pan-American senorita Enric Madrigueras Pat Shanley Renee Russell Ted Ashton Katherine Cornell Laura Dutton and Chas Washburn with Waldorf Astoria roof staff shift. Reflects gossip tone about leads and critics in a late night city milieu.

Waldorf-Astoria Chas Washburn Josh New York Drama Critics

Midtown Vignette Frank Harris at the Stork Club

Frank Harris head waiter at the Stork Club informs patrons of game orders and insists on serving. He relishes seasoning and carving but has eaten so much wild game he became sick. His doctor forces a milk and crackers diet.

Frank Harris Stork Club Frank

Broadway Smalltalk and Showbiz Gossipy Highlights

Scouts report Rise Stevens shines opposite Nelson Eddy in Chocolate Soldier judged the standout act since Ben Hur. Jack Diamond wins Billboard exploitation job of the year for Copacabana press agentry. Eddy Brandt eloped with Betty Ann Huffines. ex-wife now Mrs Herbert Marshall. Ethel Shutta headlines Bowery Detroit with ex-husband George Olson in attendance. Cy Bartlett cancels events amid midnights. Rooney tweaks hair to gain two inches. True love topics swirl around Ralph Ingersoll and Ben Hecht.

Rise Stevens Nelson Eddy Ben Hur Jack Diamond Billboard Copacabana Eddy Brandt Betty Ann Huffines Washington Herbert Marshall Bowery Detroit Ethel Shutta Ringsiders George Olson Ellen Drew Cy Bartlett Mickey Rooney Ralph Ingersoll Ben Hecht

Manhattan Murals and Storefront Slogans Across Town

A collage of vivid signs and ads from Manhattan and surrounding areas shows the era’s cheeky humor. Models pose at 247 Park Avenue, a Bronx pharmacy lampoons ill luck, Hair Surgeons barbers boast, Madison Avenue shop promotes a bra, Playland Rye hosts nail color, Walgreens chorus girl jokes, a drugstore ash tray banner cautions, and a trolley poster jokes about naps as auto accident insurance.

Manhattan Powers Park Avenue Bronx Swank Madison Avenue Playland, Rye Walgreen’s

New York Novelette at Jimmy Kellys

A brokers party at Jimmy Kellys introduces Jean Lolie to a shy Chinese dancer. They tease the man about his English and rudeness, upsetting Jean. He later hands her a card and $50, and speaks politely in Oxonian English, thanking her for her concern.

New York Jimmy Kelly Jean Lolie Jean Mr. Bang Jean Louie

New Yorchids Spotlight At Music Hall Returns

Tito Guitars Victo records San Antonio Rose. Raymond Wilbert and his educated troops perform at the Music Hall in his 6th return engagement. Eddie Duchin features Daughter of Jenie and Shep Fields brings Marche Slave. Madison Square Garden hosts a bustling Dance Carnival as a notable New York sight.

Tito Guitar Victo Raymond Wilbert Music Hall Eddie Duchin Jenie Shep Fields Madison Square Garden New York

Nightlife quips set at New York clubs describe comic characters

Patrons at venues like the Famous Door Stork Havana Madrid Diamond Horseshoe Glass Hat Riviera and oe a Morocco share sharp lines about brains halos bank books and new fatherhood. The brief snippets hint at clever banter and nightclub ambience.

Gavan Stork Havana-Madrid Riviera Morocco

Broadway Wiseguy Adages

A witty remark on Broadway life contrasts two kinds of people the Conceited and the Failures. The author notes the sole bow a ham never wishes to take is bowing out of the scene.

Broadway

Swimming Party At Arizona Inn Pool Sunday

The Sword and Key club of SS Peter and Paul parish hosts a swimming party at the Arizona Inn pool Sunday at 4 o clock. Members and friends meet at the pool and after swimming they hold a watermelon picnic at Joe Foy s home 2231 East Helen Street.

Sword and Key Club SS. Peter and Paul Parish Arizona Inn Pool Joe Foy East Helen Street

Supper Party Honors Scout Leader Lois Sanderson

Pima Salon No 164 will host an informal party at El Charro tonight at 7 oclock honoring Miss Lois Sanderson. She has led Mission View Girl Scout troop sponsored by the salon and all partners are asked to attend.

Pima Salon el Charro Lois Sanderson

Sylvia Doree Designs Unusual Costume Gadgets

AP Feature profiles Sylvia Doree an art student turned gadget designer. While at the Art Students League in New York she began making trinkets for manufacturers and now works in her studio on items like glove cases shaped as file folders and holders for handkerchiefs and stockings. Her latest project is house shoes with piano felt soles.

Sylvia Doree Art Students League New York

French nun Elizabeth dies at Slough Convent aged 60

Madame Elizabeth a French nun and direct descendant of Joan of Arc's brother died at St. Bernard's Convent Slough England at age 60.

Madame Elizabeth Joan of Arc St. Bernard’s Convent Slough England

Inexpensive Potato Card Printing Craze by Teen Girl

Helen Slosson an 18 year old student from Riverdale New York created a cheap method to print greeting cards using a potato. She halves a potato cuts away material to form a relief design dries it two days then stamps it onto cards with a 10 cent stamp pad. Her innovation arose while teaching at a Manhattan settlement house where funds were scarce.

Helen Slosson Riverdale N. Y Manhattan

Picnic Supper Planned Sunday by Carrillon Club

Members of the Carrillon club will hold their first informal summer meeting Sunday evening at 6 30 at the First Methodist church. The group will hike to the Catalina foothills for a picnic supper and vesper service titled Finding the Great Spirit on the Desert led by Meryl Furrey. Wayne Boyd will lead a song fest before the talk.

Carrillon Club First Methodist Catalina Foothills Meryl Furrey Wayne Boyd Catherine Blantonto Judy Dickerson

Olive Strong Weds Mark Brand In Garden Ceremony

Olive Strong and Mark Brand married in a morning garden rite at Strong family home. Rev. Frank Williams officiated before about 15 guests. The couple honeymoon in Mexico City for two months then return to Tucson. Strong is University of Arizona graduate and former Clifton schools staff. Brand earned an M A in Spanish from the same university and held a teaching fellowship.

Marguerite Olive Strong Mark Brand Phoenix Frank Williams M. B. Strong Lucille Lockhart Joe Gorman, Jr Brand Mexico City Tucson Miss Strong University of Arizona Sigma Delta Pa Pi Lambda Theta Sigma Alpha Iota Phi Kappa Phi Clifton Sigma Delta Los Aspirantes B. B. Brand

Tea Planned By Girls Club At Association

The Y W C A Girls Summer club met for a Wednesday assembly featuring original stunts and prize performances. Marilyn McLean won first for a piano solo, Sarah Geary second for an impersonation, with specials for Cinderella and Indian Joe. A tea honoring teachers and mothers is set for Friday June 27, with new members joining through June and July under Mary Mac Murtrie.

Marilyn McLean Sarah Geary Socorro Ramirez Lupe Ramirez Norma Zimmerman Joe Nadea Doyle Mary Margaret Henderson Margaret Bryson Robbie Langrick Virginia Dobek Barbara Farwell Betty Urwin Virginia Weadock Mary Mac Murtrie

Sport Of Kings Is Fast Becoming Sport Of Queens

Adelaide Kerr reports that women increasingly own top thoroughbreds and win major races. At Belmont and beyond, owners like Mrs. Payne Whitney and Mrs. Isabel Dodge Sloane have led money lists and notable victories, with Gretree Stables and Spanish Moss cited among recent successes.

Adelaide Kerr Belmont Park Anthony Pelleteri New Orleans Bay View America Payne Whitney Whirlaway Isabel Dodge Sloane Queen Anne of England Belmont Greentree Stables Whitney John Hay Spanish Moss Lexington

Armistice Day meeting sparks a London memory tale

In a 1937 Armistice Day silence two strangers in midland England converse about shellshock memory and a life split by the 1917 Arras blast. Charles Rainier, a Parliament member, meets Harrison in London and invites him to a Commons tea and a possible secretary post as a web of social intrigue unfolds.

England Midland London Charles Rainier Harrison Cambridge University Rainier Arras Liverpool Stourton South America Kenmore Mrs. Rainier

Confrontation with Rainier Brings Career Crossroads

The narrator recalls Rainier’s wartime tale and medals, then discusses postal contacts in Fleet Street and a potential journalism break after completing a PhD on Voltaire. He notes Cambridge’s doctorate and the hard job market for reporters amidst amalgamations, weighing Rainier’s old promise against reality.

King’s Parade Rainier Fleet Street Post Cambridge Reeves Strand

Ladies Auxiliary to Patriarch Militant Pot Luck Supper

The ladies auxiliary will host a pot luck supper at 6 20 Friday evening in I O C F hall. The L L L class of First Baptist meets 7 45 Friday at Mrs E H Pressley 905 North Euclid. meeting moved from Thursday to Friday.

C.F. Hall First Baptist Church E. H. Pressley North Euclid

Auxiliary and Camp Members Plan Patio Supper at Perry Home

Ben Daniels auxiliary and United Spanish War Vet era members with families will host a patio supper at Mrs. Faye W. Perry's home 2239 East Eighth Street at 6 30 Saturday evening. Members families and visitors are invited and may secure rides by telephoning 2593 or 1438 J.

Ben Daniels United Spanish War Veteras Faye W. Perry East Eighth Street

Princess of Potters of Holland Displays at Met Museum

Leah Halpern famed for her glazes presents the only contemporary Dutch ceramics at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The display includes a yellow and black mottled bowl and a peachbloom vase. Halpern began an exhibition in New York early this year and stayed due to the war.

Leah Halpern Princess of Potters of Holland Metropolitan Museum of New York Miss Halpern New York

Radio Highlights For Phoenix Tucson And Los Angeles Stations

Radio listings show KTAR KTUC KVOA KFRC KFI KNX KPO KSL and others with station lineups and program previews from 7:00 to 12:15 including Wings of Destiny Penthouse Party News from Syria Amos n Andy Lanny Ross and Great Plays. Local listings include consults on NBC CBS Mutual networks and multiple city stations across Arizona California and Texas.

KTAR Phoenix Nbc-Opt KTUC Tucson Aoe WRAA Dallas KOA Denver NBC L. Angeles Mutual CBS KOB Albuque Hollywood Salt Lake City KFRC Francisco Uncle Walter KVOA Louella Parsons Wings of Destiny R. G. Swing America Syria KGO KPO Fred Waring Amos Andy KNX Lanny Ross Lum Abner KFI Death Valley KFT Kate Smith Defense Industries Richard Brooks KECA KNX Ec Chuck Wagon Love Lane University Explorer Bill Henry Burnett's Sys Potter Col. Lindbergh Ilk KSL Bill Sabransky Ken Stevens Honest Abe Ktuc E Mary Lee Taylor Country Journal America the Free American Lib Voice of Broadway Ktuc (c KVO

Secretary in Rainier’s Office Hints of Rivalry

The narrator becomes Rainier’s secretary and learns from Miss Hobbs who professes intense loyalty to Rainier. Hobbs fears a new female secretary could influence him and hints at personal desperation, suggesting a potential marriage motivation. The scene closes with a note that the story continues.

Rainier Hobbs

Radio Schedule Snippet with Station and Host Names

A fragmented list of radio times and on air talent across multiple stations including KRLD KVOA KFIL KECA KGO KFRC KFI KRFC KRLD and others. Names include Grayson Rey Strong Lyman Ramos Jenkins Hampton Bondshu Bondshu Williams Barnet Calloway Martin Miller Kaye Loman Mojica Nottingham Marshall Staind King Saunders Savitt.

Kays KRLD Sjivik KVOA Grayson KOA Rey Strong Lyman KFIL Ramos Jenkins KECA Garr Teagarden Hampton Calloway Bondshu KGO Williams KFRC Barnet KFI Joy KRFC Martin Miller KTAR Kaye L. Noble Loman Mojica Savitt Saunders KPO Nottingham Marshall Staind Kenx King

Radio Schedule Fragments Highlight Local Air Time

A fragmented listing shows radio program times and stations including KVOA KTUC and KTUC programs such as World Today News and Elmer Davis segments. The schedule includes shows from 1:02 to 5:55 with variety of news talk and musical pieces.

KVOA Var KTUC St. Lawrence Wirwy Tommy Dorsey Meadowbrook Elmer Davis World Today Message of Israel CBS Orchestra Jean Cavell Morton Downing

Arizona Army Contracts Awarded for Winslow Drainage

Washington announces Silver City Construction of Fallon Nevada won the Winslow Arizona drainage facilities contract for 252580 dollars. The award comes from the war department.

Arizona Washington Silver City Construction Company Fallon Nev Winslow Ariz War Department

W P A increases funds for Luke Field air base project

The Works Projects Administration will spend another 310 752 dollars, adding to the 600 000 dollars already advanced, to clear grade pave and drain the Army Air Corps advanced training base at Luke Field.

Washington Works Projects Administration Army Air Corps Luke Field

Webb Submits Low Bid for Luke Field Hangars

The Army engineers office reports Del E. Webb of Phoenix offered the lowest bid 185 799 dollars for the Luke Field hangars and radio buildings construction project.

Los Angeles Army Engineers’ Office del E. Webb Phoenix Luke Field

Border Watch Kept For Nazi Nationals

BISBEE June 20 The U S customs service maintains close watch at the Naco crossing into Mexico for German nationals since the freezing of German assets. German nationals attempting to cross will have valuables and money confiscated.

Bisbee U. S. Customs Service Naco Mexico

Policeman Earns Ph.D Under Police Station Desk

David C. Peters, a retired clergyman and police desk officer in Turlock, earned his Ph.D. from Blackstone College of Law Chicago for a seven year research thesis titled Law and Social Order. This achievement came while he served at the city police station.

Turlock Calif David C. Peters Blackstone College of Law Chicago Peters

Brazil to Build 1640‑Foot Bridge in Rio Bay Link

Brazil plans a bridge 1640 feet long and 36 feet wide linking Governador island in Rio de Janeiro Bay to the mainland at Ponte das Barcas. The project connects the island to the city’s transport network and aims to improve regional access.

Brazil Governador Bay of Rio de Janeiro Ponte Das Barcas

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