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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1942
Page
4
Pima County collected 6147.34 for United China Relief, sent to China, with 3597.34 today and 2550 earlier. County schools contributed 51.83, city schools 153.48, and a May 6 China Relief dance netted 3558.99. Ajo district also beat its 200 quota by raising 252.39.
T Harford of Pastime Park was tried in justice court for reckless driving after his overturned car was found near Mission road and A mountain. Judge C W Gardner discharged him for lack of evidence, though testimony suggested intoxication and dynamite in his possession.
The American Women's Volunteer Services will supply members to register 18 to 20 year olds on Tuesday June 30 from 6 45 am to 9 pm at the American Legion hall Pennington and Church streets Stephen Ochoa says a rehearsal will be held Friday at 730 pm at the hall Enrolled captains named will appoint 10 assistants each from various women’s groups and orders including Ladies' auxiliaries and Eastern Star DeMolay Mothers' club White Shrine Rebeccas and others with Mrs Augustine Jacome Tess Stern and several others listed as organizers
Representatives of more than a dozen AFL unions resolved to press organization efforts at Flagstaff under state and federal law, including picketing if needed, a day before merchants meet to formalize policies. Union leaders said merchants had tabled their compromise urging no picketing until 51 percent membership and failed negotiations. A. H. Peterson attended as AFL organizer from Los Angeles.
Tentative plans call for using the Indian hospital at Leupp Arizona as a Japanese internment center. Navajo reservation superintendent James W. Stewart announced the move amid funding shortages that forced the closure of the hospital and a vocational day school on June 30. Indian Commissioner John Collier urged the Navajo tribal council to take greater responsibility, promoting self-sustaining tribal projects and livestock range conservation at Window Rock Arizona.
Dean G. M. Butler of the University of Arizona College of Engineering was installed today as president of the Rotary Club at a meeting in the Pioneer Hotel.
A noon Wednesday downtown parade in Tucson highlighted the nationwide scrap rubber drive. Participants included Boy Scouts A W V S Red Cross and local petroleum company trucks with music from the V F W boys band and a local musicians union orchestra. The parade route ran from Main and Congress to Stone Avenue and ended at the Chamber of Commerce where scrap rubber collection is rising with a central stockpile at Stone and Jackson.
John Henry Brown, 39, a Negro ex convict, surrendered at the Maricopa county sheriff s office after deputies searched for him. He admitted burglarizing more than twenty homes in recent weeks with an estimated loot under 1000 dollars, according to Sheriff Lon Jordan.
North American Aviation offered bonuses to employees for suggestions to speed up and improve production. Two thousand six hundred sixty ideas were submitted, 139 accepted, and a $10,000 prize was shared among 139 workers.
Pima county aims to raise 352000 in war bonds within two days with only 30000 left. Fred A Dragonette urges service stations to take payment in war stamps. Tucson merchants plan a 15 minute July 1 event offering only stamps or bonds from noon to 12 15. A W V S girls will assist customers and radios will report progress. Sales of F and G series bonds rise as investors seek value.
A Sonora Mexico campaign starts in Hermosillo to raise funds for the war effort. Agua Prieta faces up to 10000 pesos, Cananea 100000, Nacozari 75000. Unions collect earnings to support President Avila Camacho. committee heads include Ignacio Soto and Ramon Avilas.
Six Phoenix women five from Tucson and one each from Tempe and Gilbert are taking final tests in Salt Lake City this week to become officers in the women’s Army auxiliary corps. Five will be trained at Fort Des Moines Iowa. The 13 were selected from scores of volunteers in Arizona with several named from Tucson Phoenix Gilbert and Tempe.
Superintendent Robert Morrow announced ten new teachers joining Tucson schools bringing total new hires to 34 the largest turnover in years. The wave is due to resignations for military service marriage or other employment. About five or six more teachers are under board consideration to lift replacements to about 39. New appointees include Virginia J. Bryant Inez Ford Ura Harvel Sarah Leishman Thelma C. Martin Helen F. Noon Harriette P. Oliver Laura Wade J. M. White and Joan White.
Thirteen people over 80 attended the 13th annual octogenarian dinner in Portland Oregon as reported by United Press.
Mrs. Lula Hayward sues Joe Tang's market in superior court for $25,000 damages plus about $1,500 funeral costs. She claims her husband Joseph W. Hayward fell 12 to 14 feet from the main floor to the basement while viewing brooms, due to negligence in safety provisions. The coroner's jury previously found negligence in safety for customers.
Helsinki June 23 report says Finnish forces sunk six Russian submarines and two torpedo boats in the Gulf of Finland over two weeks while suffering no Finnish losses. Substantial damage to seven submarines and five motor patrol boats is also claimed in the communique.
Britain considers adopting a single standard brick size for all common bricks to simplify construction and procurement. The move aims to reduce confusion, improve supply chains, and standardize building practices nationwide.
Gaynor W. Hathaway, University of Arizona alumnus and polo player, is commissioned a second lieutenant in the U S Cavalry. He earned a bachelor of science in agriculture in 1940 and is from Nogales ranching family. Another Hathaway, Lieut Gregory O Hathaway, serves in San Antonio. His wife Betty Bray, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Bray, visits Tucson parents. they will return to San Antonio with baby Gregory Jr. at month’s end.
Seven pupils of the YMCA water safety and life saving class led by Elmer Coble were graduated last night. Certificates were awarded to Lieut. Otto R. Vaska Al Roberts Jr Ken Marques Louis Silverstein. Wendell Clement Gene Countryman earned life saving certificates. John Sells received a junior life saving certificate. A boxing class led by Ed Wilcox starts at 7 30 p m today at the Y.
Graham County Junior Chamber of Commerce elected new officers for the coming year at a Saturday meeting. Catlett McEuen of Ft Thomas was named president Bruce Naylor of Safford vice president Loren Follett secretary and Eddie Furman treasurer An arm forces enlistment or induction extends active members dues free and an inaugural banquet is planned at the Cluff ranch in the Graham mountains.
The sheriff's office said a week old colt was pulled from an irrigation ditch near Marana by Deputy Mannay Herrera. C. T. Fields reported the incident at 3815 Oracle Road. The bay foal had no identification or brand and remains at Fields' home until a rightful owner is located.
Wartime article notes a sharp shortage of knitting yarn in New Zealand. The shortage impacts women and community groups who supply clothing and essentials for troops and civilians, prompting drives to conserve materials and seek substitutes.
The U S Civil Service Commission broadens eligibility for four science posts in metallurgery physics meteorology and chemistry with immediate appointments at salaries 2600 to 5600 dollars annually. College teaching in related fields counts as professional experience and physics teaching counts for physicist roles. Application forms available from C J Gorman secretary to the board room 236 B post office.
Australian engineers Equip cars with producer gas systems to study alternative fuel use. Trials include conversion of standard vehicles to gas producers and assess performance, emissions, and practicality amid energy security discussions.
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