Powder Puff Cavalry Corps Takes To Civilian Defense Drills
Denver reports a new civilian defense project the Powder Puff Cavalry Corps for girls 15 to 20. Led by Mrs. Blink Gray, the group trains in horse care, first aid, and mounted drills to serve as couriers and patrols in emergencies.
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Powder Puff Cavalry Corps
Wide World
Denver
U. S. Cavalry
WAAC
Cavalry Corps
Wanteed
Blink Gray
American Women’s Voluntary Services
Cherry Creek
Bugle
A Mere Male Pleads For Nice Manners
A lighthearted column urges women to practice courtesy toward husbands, noting shared habits and small acts of kindness. The piece imagines practical exchanges and ends with a call for wives to dress nicely on one evening out with their spouses.
League Studies Taxes At Meetings In Tucson
The Tucson League of Women Voters discussed Federal Taxes led by Miss Louise Rennie. She urged sales tax with exemptions on food medicine and certain clothing, arguing it would limit tax collectors and patronage while funding the war. The group noted rising prices affect workers and promised further study at the July 13 meeting.
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Louise Rennie
Tucson
League
Listen World by Elsie Robinson
In this 1942 column, Elsie Robinson debunks the idea of feminine intuition and motherly instinct as myths. She argues instinct is racial memory and that men and women think differently due to social training rather than inherent superiority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mama
King Features Syn., Inc
Veteran tears up house to donate scrap tires
A World War I veteran from Atlanta, Agnew Field, dismantled his home to donate 8 to 10 tons of used tires for a scrap rubber program. His country residence features tire-built staircases, flower beds, and fences, crafted when tires were cheaper. This act shows his gratitude to America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Agnew Field
America
Field
First Party at New Downtown Center Hosts Soldiers
The patio at 271 North Stone Avenue will host the first party at the new Downtown Center tonight at 8.00 pm for about 500 soldiers. Young Women's Defense League members act as hostesses and supper precedes the Cavalry band dance with music through the evening. Mrs. Mary Hastings Devine directs. assistants include Mrs. Faye Sourdry and Miss Dorothy Murray, joined by the soldier recreation committee. All Army personnel are invited.
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North
Stone Avenue
Young Women’s Defense League
Cavalry Band
Mary Hastings Devine
Faye Sourdry
Dorothy Murray
Soldier Recreation Committee
Army
Mrs Meyer Hosts Luncheon for Bride Elect
Mrs Edward F Meyer entertained guests at the Santa Rita hotel for Mrs Athanell Hurlburt as she prepares to marry Lieut Austin McCracken in early July. The luncheon featured powder blue and white decor with white gladiola centerpieces and corsages for each guest. The wedding will take place at Barksdale Field in Louisiana where McCracken is stationed after Davis-Monthan Field.
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Edward F. Meyer
Athanell Hurlburt
Austin McCracken
Santa Rita Hotel
Hurlburt
Barksdale Field
Lla
Lieut. McCracken
Davis-Monthan Field
Navy graduate Warren Grossetta returns to Tucson
Ensign Warren Grossetta arrives in Tucson with his parents Mr and Mrs W A Grossetta and sister in law Mrs A V Grossetta after his June 19 graduation from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis.
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Ensign Warren Grossetta
Tucson
Annapolis
W. A. Grossetta
A. V. Grossetta
United States Naval Academy
Holdnerness Family Welcomes Daughter Visitor
Col and Mrs Arthur Holderness of 2015 East Fourth Street host their daughter Mrs A C Miller from San Francisco as a house guest. Mrs Miller is the former Miss Jean Holderness noted as an outstanding University of Arizona student and member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority.
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Col
Arthur Holderness
East Fourth Street
A. C. Miller
San Francisco
Miller
Jean Holderness
University of Arizona
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority
Miss Jean Burns To Leave Tuc son With Parents
Miss Jean Burns departs Tucson July 1 to live with Dr and Mrs Ellis F Burns as Dr Burns transfers from the Veterans Hospital to a post in Beloxi Miss. Miss Patianna Winks entertained for Burns yesterday and Miss Betty Lee James hosted a luncheon Monday with guests including Mary Hardy Margaret Hill Mary Ann Adams Prudy Murland Patianna Winks Jane Williamson Dorothy Crable and Mrs Gilbert Raymond.
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Jean Burns
Tucson
Ellis F. Burns
Avitabile Family Guests Return to New York City
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Avitabile host Mr. Andrew Avitabile and Miss Elizabeth visiting for two weeks. The guests will depart for their home in New York City this weekend.
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Anthony Avitabile
Mr. Avitabile
Andrew Avitabile
Elizabeth
New York City
English Women See Fewer Coupons for Clothing
English women received 66 clothing coupons last year, now cut to 51. The coupons buy essentials such as a winter coat dress shoes nightdress underwear stockings and handkerchiefs or an evening wrap dresses and a bathing suit.
Women Contributing In Rubber Drive This Month
The Business and Professional Women's club collects rubber garments this month with Mrs. Lena Gerlach at 111 East Congress Street serving as the drop location. Anyone with rubber clothing items may donate at this address to support the drive.
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Business and Professional Women's Club
Lena Gerlach
East Congress Street
Press Humor and Iconic Moments From Wartime Gossip
A collage of anecdotes on editors, cartoonists, and reporters. Milt Gross recalls turning funeral mood into a paid gag, while a Roosevelt exchange with a persistent editor entertains. Other vignettes cover Percy Hammond, Janet Flanner, Art Arthur, James Gordon Bennett, John T. Burke, and Kiplinger's take on Irish German propaganda in Washington.
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Milt Gross
Milt
James Gordon Bennett
Cubs
Bennett
John T. Burke
Richmond
Times-Dispatch
Burke
Bennett Manse
Kiplinger
Washington
Roger Casement
Ireland
Casement
Ensuing Press Stunt Highlights New York Copydesk Irony
A staged publicity stunt collapsed after a New York paper's copyreader flagged there are no tigers in Africa. An actress touring Europe claimed she captured a live tiger in Africa for a state mascot and posed with the animal, but the plan stalled at the copy desk. The piece notes revival of Claudia and a vaude revival trend with performers from Dorothy McGuire to Hazel Scott.
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White House
New York
Europe
Africa
Ship News
Winter Garden
Vaude
Lou Holtz
Phil Baker
Willie Howard
Paul Draper
Hazel Scott
Unclear Murder Motif Allegedly Drives Crime Pattern
A quirky theory suggests a killer must first humiliate a target and undergo self analysis before committing a clean homicide, implying a bizarre, psychoanalytic motive shaping violent acts.
Hellzapoppin and vaudeville notes on stage and press
SONS O FUN presents Olsen and Johnson with a rowdy revue. The act is criticized as vandalous and vulgar while a rival show TOP-NOTCHERS closes for lack of material and cooling equipment. Other notes include Florida racing not ruled next winter and Helen Hietz's Idea Exchange radio theme.
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Olsen and Johnson
Florida
Gov
Holland
Helen Hietz
NBC News
Idea Exchange
Ward Morehouse
Putnam
Bubbles Schinasi
John Gunther
Doctors Wife Goes To War And Work
The doctor's wife plays a key role in WWII, guiding communities as doctors are drafted. In Arkansas malnutrition drive, Mrs. L. G. Fincher leads a nutrition-boost program through the American Medical Association auxiliary to raise state standards and keep civilians healthier during the war.
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Arkansas
L. G. Fincher
American Medical Association
America
Pasadena Rose Industry Unveils Douglas MacArthur Rose
Pasadena California plant staff introduce a new rose named the Douglas MacArthur rose marking a notable addition to local horticulture.
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MacArthur Rose
Pasadena
Calif
U.P
Douglas MacArthur
Sugar Saving Ideas With Fruits and Berries
Broad note on using fruits and berries to brighten spring dishes. Includes a pruned whip with prunes, pineapple, rhubarb, honey, lemon rind and nuts. details for a Strawberry Delight Pie with berry layers and gelatin, plus a raspberry garnish, and serving suggestions.
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Wide World Food
CHERRY ROLL AND FRUIT DESSERT RECIPES FOR FIVE OR SIX
A collection of old fashioned dessert preparations including CHERRY ROLL FRUIT TAPIOCA STRAWBERRY RING and FRUITY SQUARES. Each recipe lists ingredients such as rich biscuit dough butter honey cherries and spices for a roll plus variations for fruit fillings and chilled sauces. Serves vary and methods include baking double boiler cooking and ring molds.
Argentina Reports Wartime Shortage of Patent Medicines
The report notes a wartime shortage of patent medicines in Argentina as supplies dwindle. Government agencies monitor drug distribution while physicians warn of impacts on public health and treatment access.
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Argentina
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Hollywood
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Art
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Dorothy McGuire
Donald Cook
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