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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1940
Page
2
The defense rested its case in the first degree murder trial of Drury William Bridges 39 after Dr. George W. Purcell testified Bridges was in such a nervous state at the time of the shooting that he could have lost memory and sense of right and wrong.
Drury Bridges, 39, testified in superior court that he fired at William Haygood, 27, after Haygood advanced with a mop handle and threatened him near a J. C. Penney store. Bridges said he feared for his life and could not remember several post shooting details.
David Logg a private flying specialist for the CAA and assistant to the regional manager visited the University of Arizona ground school and Tucson pilot training course. Dyana Gayle entertained at Hotel Santa Rita and will perform on El Toro on KVOA. This Amazing America on Greyhound lines program airs at 8 30 p m today.
Members will meet tonight to plan the annual prize dance with softball players invited to attend. Refreshments will be served.
Woodmen of the World Fraser Camp 111 holds a regular business meeting at 8 o clock tonight at De Molay hall located near South Scott and Ochoa streets.
George H. Amos announces that James E. Mason will run the office Hartford Accident and Indemnity plans to establish in room 215 of the Valley National Bank building Tucson Realty and Trust company president confirms.
Temperatures at Summer Haven atop Mt Lemmon yesterday ranged from a low of 52 to a high of 78 degrees. The unusual spread highlighted a chilly start and a warm afternoon for observers.
Members of the Epworth League Wesley Foundation of the First Methodist church will meet at the church and attend a skating party at the Tucson Rink tonight at 7 o clock.
Technocracy Inc plans a 4 PM Sunday discussion at 1320 Lester Street on how to handle fifth columnists. The gathering aims to outline views and responses in a local civic context.
Reports from Mexico City and Washington indicate a cooperative mood as the two nations seek solutions to wartime problems. Texas Rangers strengthen border security with governors backing, while Mexican troops and officials adjust to postwar tensions and fears of fifth column activity.
The state tax commission projected 1940-41 sales tax receipts at 3,989,000, about 500,000 higher than the current year. Counties are forecast to receive 1,953,100 with Cochise 202,200 Pima 336,800 Santa Cruz 27,900 and Yavapai 170,600.
Funeral services for 44 year old Catalina Ramos of Tucson will be held Sunday with time and location to be announced. The body will lie in state Saturday night at Tucson Mortuary chapel. She is survived by her mother Mrs Librado Flores husband Jesus Ramos two daughters Margarita and Jessie and three sons Raul Joe and Jesus Jr
Tuc son officials announced that Don J. Hays assistant chief of police will return the city sedan on Saturday. City Manager George W. Seeley said Hays planned a San Diego vacation and naval reserve duty and had believed the car was for his personal use. The council had ordered the return after clarifying rules governing personal use of municipal cars.
Five more young men from southern Arizona have enlisted in the U S army this week and have been assigned. Charles J. Hackney goes to the 39th engineers at Camp Ord California Louis C Stewart to the cavalry at Fort Bliss Antonio Villanueva to the 39th engineers Camp Ord Alfred K Miller to the 39th engineers Camp Ord John E Ferguson to the cavalry at Fort Bliss
Montana highway patrolmen are loading their own cartridges at about 5000 a month. Supervisor Lou C. Boedecker says the plan saves ammunition costs and has become an interesting hobby for officers.
Scattered showers tempered an abnormally hot week across Arizona. The Weather Bureau warns little temperature drop is likely, but more showers are expected Saturday and Sunday. Globe saw .14 inch, Flagstaff had rainfall, Prescott stayed hot, Tucson cooled, Santa Cruz river flowed again, Nogales reported .22 inch, Bisbee remained cloudy.
Circuit Judge Eugene Sartorius ordered 125 spectators to remain after court for an hour due to an unbecoming showing of approval when a defendant was acquitted. The order failed as no one remained to enforce it.
The U S circuit court in San Francisco paused ruling on Southern Pacific's request to remand a train limit lawsuit to federal court here. Counsel Alex Baker said the motion was denied without prejudice and may be refiled during appeal. Judge Ling had found no dispute between Atty. Gen. Conway and the railroad.
Ballinger Fuel and Fertilizer Co at 3107 E Speedway advertises plant foods for flowers lawns shrubs and trees. The notice highlights availability of fertilizers and related products for home gardening and landscaping.
Greenlee county citizens and organizations unite to stage the Coronado Entrada pageant in Clifton on August 31 to September 2 as part of the 400th anniversary celebration. F C Martin and Peter Riley lead discussions for the Arizona Coronado Cuarto Centennial commission.
Three year old Jimmy McMillan wandered from home yesterday morning and was missing until late afternoon when Dan J Maye and Earl Smith found him beside the railroad four miles east of town. He had sunburn from his adventure and was in good condition otherwise.
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