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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1943
Page
9
Police sergeant discusses city youth programs with Lions Club noting stigma of the term juvenile delinquent. He observes only small rise in juvenile cases despite population growth and cites increases in vagrants and girls in custody, while boy arrests drop.
Registration for Tucson High School second summer session runs through July 19 with a late fee after. Courses include English 5 6 7 8 American Problems 1 2 American History 1 2 and typing. As of now 225 enrollments and total summer school enrollment at 503 compare with 325 last year to begin fall term
Mrs Jesus Vega of 332 Wood Street Tucson died at home aged 59. Survived by husband Thomas two Army sons Placido and Peter four daughters Eva Soto Herlinda Lopez Emma Acosta Elena Ochoa three sisters Francesa Fuen tes Clara Bujanda Maria Perades and two brothers Carlos Bustamante Pedro Paredes. Viewing at residence this evening funeral 5 PM at St Agustin Cathedral Holy Hope cemetery Tucson Mortuary handles arrangements.
Florence June 24 Felix Alday 83 died of natural causes in the state prison on a Pima county murder conviction. Alday shot Carmen Silvas in Tucson on November 30 1942 and testified he believed she had stolen money from him. He will be buried in the prison cemetery.
South Africa shifts to smaller postage stamps to conserve paper and reduce printing costs. Officials say the move trims material use while maintaining system efficiency and stamp recognizability.
Word has arrived of the death in Madison Wisconsin of Nels Simley father of Dr. O A Simley of the University of Arizona theology department.
CPL Herman E. Etelman of 322 East Helen has been promoted to sergeant in an official announcement from Davis-Monthan Field. He received the rank during a ceremony at the base, highlighting his service record and recent duties.
Charles Young Post No. 38 American Legion Auxiliary will meet today at 8 30 PM at the clubhouse 167 South Meyer Street. Officers will be elected.
Frank C. Finch of 2000 East Drachman street traveled to Safford yesterday to undergo medical treatment for about a week to ten days.
First Lt Tom Embleton son of Harry Embleton head of the University of Arizona animal husbandry department has left Ft Jackson South Carolina to join the advanced officers class at Ft Riley He serves in the cavalry.
Dr. Leon Pultz head of botany and range ecology at the University of Arizona reports after a Safford area trip that the sugar beet crop on about 800 acres is expected to be fine this season.
Aviation Cadet Theodore Siek son of A W Siek residing in Benson box 1152 has a post at the Kearns Utah air base. He is a University of Arizona graduate and former Kappa Sigma fraternity member.
Mrs A J Tucker of Riverside California, wife of Captain Tucker of the Army Air Corps, who has been assigned to foreign service, is visiting her parents Dr and Mrs E D Terreau at 1400 East Mabel Street. The Tuckers have lived in California for the last two years.
David F. Lindsay of 241 S. Cherry Ave Tucson has been elected corps song leader at officers' candidate school in Miami Florida. He will graduate August 26 after completing the course and was formerly stationed at Davis Monthan field here.
The regular semi monthly meeting of Tucson Post 549 VFW will be held in the club rooms at 121 East Broadway on Friday June 25 at 8 p m.
Pre aviation cadet Colm Stanley Jones of Box 537 Ajo Arizona is now stationed at the Army air forces basic training center in Kearns Utah. He attended the University of Arizona and belonged to Delta Chi fraternity and is the son of Stanley Jones of Ajo. Yeoman 3/C Ernest Aros of the Navy Seabees visits his parents at 1520 E Mabel Street. He is stationed at Port Hueneme California and joined the service in October 1942 after working for Martin Drug Company.
Cadet William Wright, tenor from the Ryan School of Aeronautics, will be the guest soloist at Trinity Presbyterian Sunday service at 11. He will sing The Stranger of Galilee. Professor Rolin Pease will lead the choir in Open Our Eyes. Rev Dr Roy H Wollam will preach The Test of Experience.
Funeral services were conducted in Joplin Missouri for Lieut L H Cash who died in a plane crash near Pocatello Idaho on June 11 He was married March 30 at the Davis Monthan chapel to Eleanor Soto daughter of Ronald and Mrs Soto of 133 West District Street Mrs Cash will stay with her in laws this summer then return to her family home this fall
The information department of the Gold Coast uses mobile theatres to show films in distant districts, expanding access to cinema.
The War Savings committee presents a weekly War Bond quiz at 10 05 p m from the Pioneer ballroom over KTUC with War Stamps prizes. Davis Monthan swing band led by Sgt Lyle Smith provides music, featuring a memory medley and popular tunes. Norma Harbour will sing How Deep is the Ocean and Sgt Leon Goss performs Don't Get Around Much Any More. Pitts Jewelers donates prizes. The Navy Mothers club reports over a thousand dollars in bands and stamps sold at a Wednesday Armory Park concert, with strong crowds for the Marana band Celia Sherman soprano and Earl Perrigo violinist. Bond sales hope to rise to meet the June quota of 495000 for Tucson.
Lieut. Richard Gonzales, son of Tucson residents, has completed training in cargo and troop gliders at South Plains Army Air Field in Lubbock. He was a warrant officer before receiving his commission as a second lieutenant. He is married to Kathryn Roberts of Tucson and they have one daughter.
Cleveland observers report Dr. William P. Edmunds of the war manpower commission urged free beer and pretzels for foundry workers to cut absenteeism. He spoke in Cleveland on June 24 as a proposed incentive to boost attendance and productivity in the industry.
Article recalls a historic Dia de San Juan celebration in Tucson marked by rain blessing earlier droughts, the El Juego de Gallo roping race on Calle Real, bets and bullfights, then night music and dancing drawing Mexicans Indians and whites. The piece notes the tradition faded with time.
A second horned toad was found in the Portland area as Victory Gardeners note the creature's presence. A garden expert says one horned toad is as effective as a gallon of poison bait for controlling plant pests, and gardeners remain unmoved by the visitor.
Casualty tallies by region show Europe with 436 killed, 664 wounded, 1 196 missing and 594 prisoners totaling 2 890. Other theaters list North Africa 2 574 killed and 9 437 wounded among 18 738, with Greenland and North American areas totaling 2 324, and Southwest Pacific 4 842.
Miners and United Mine Workers leaders react to President's draft threat for strikers up to 65. Springfield officials warn it could slow the back-to-work movement while Birmingham leaders call the move an intimidatory failure. Hanratty says coal work is more hazardous than military service.
The article outlines congressional moves on food control policy. It notes Senate and House action on subsidies to producers, a compromise giving the War Food Administration authority over the Farm Security Administration loans and tenant purchases, and a funding reduction. It also reports improved weather and crop prospects in the Midwest easing 1943 production concerns.
Protests erupt as cattle and goats stray onto graves in cemeteries in Australia, drawing attention to toll on military memorials and urging authorities to protect sites. Local groups demand fencing and enforcement to prevent future incursions.
If backache and leg pain trouble you, Doan's Pills offer kidney relief. The ad claims kidneys remove acids and waste from blood and urges use when pain, swelling, or nighttime urination appear. Doan's has been used by millions for over 40 years.
Chairman Dies of the House committee investigating un American activities says evidence shows Japanese agents used established groups to foster racial prejudice in the area to undermine wartime production and home front morale.
An advertisement claims FASTEETH alkaline powder tightens dentures when eating or talking. It promises a firm, comfortable fit with no taste or souring effect and claims to reduce denture odor. Available at drug stores.
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