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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1944
Page
6
Miss Elinor Culbertson daughter of Mrs Mabel Culbertson and Sgt John H Gilbert Jr son of Mr and Mrs John Gilbert of Dillon Mont wed in a St Philip’s Hill ceremony. The wedding at 5 pm featured matron of honor sisters and a reception at Mrs Dahlberg’s home before a Tucson home.
The Mabuhay club, a toast meaning greetings or goodbye, united evacuated officers wives in the Philippines and those on overseas duty in November 1941. Members shared letters from the South Pacific as war loomed, strengthening bonds before the fall of Bataan and Corregidor. Original member Seth Spalding, a 15 year old ventriloquist, will perform at the Armory Park community sing tomorrow at 8 p.m.
The Tucson chapter of the Russian War Relief reports over eight tons of donated clothing shipped to Portland Oregon for cleaning and processing before delivery to destitute Russian families via the International Red Cross. Volunteers pack kits, with 300+ already sent. 1 500 kits planned for 1944. James Voulkos chairs the clothing committee and urges continued contributions.
Miss Virginia White of Nogales Arizona married James M. Kruse of Casa Grande in a single ring Catholic ceremony at 9 a m on June 15 Rev McFarden officiated Matron of honor and best man were Dr and Mrs Virgil Rothwell The bride wore blue crepe with heirloom necklace and orchid corsage The couple will reside in Casa Grande after a brief honeymoon
Following Pearl Harbor inspiration, wives of Army officers enroll in newly formed volunteer nurses aides programs at Army hospitals. They join the effort to support medical staff and care for wounded servicemen during the war.
The Democratic women’s club plans an 8 p m rally on July 1 at the Armory rk. Mrs. Thomas Collins will preside and all Democratic candidates will speak. Invitations compiled by a committee including Mrs. Tom Collins and several others. decoration and arrangements teams named.
An open-air union service is set for tomorrow at 8 p m. Rev Francis T Brown rector of Grace Episcopal church will deliver the message with the Grace church choir directed by Miss Ethel C Lobban The offertory anthem Lift Up Your Heads by Rogers will be played by organist Mrs Edwin W Carroll
The National Catholic community service sponsors a formal King of the Night in Old Mexico dance at All Saints hall next Tuesday. The USettes hostesses, chaired by Theo Reinwald, will welcome guests with Mexican refreshments and a grand march led by Steve Tormey. The evening features a Davis Monthan swing band, chaperones listed, and a Spanish motif with shawls and hats.
Daily war photographs adorn the Fiesta room at the Santa Rita hotel. Hadassah and related groups sponsor a 6 p.m. swimming party at El Conquistador hotel. Dr. Theofil Buehrer presents color romance lecture in the university library patio at 8 p.m. Tuesday. WU. A. summer session lecture series opens to the public. Camp Ben Daniels No. 8 and auxiliary No. 3 of the USWV hold a joint lawn social at 804 South Seventh Avenue tonight at 8 p.m. Bring card tables, chairs, Chinese checkers, and bingo.
The WSCS of University Methodist church will hold a monthly and quarterly gathering Tuesday at 2 30 p m at the church. The Margaret Billingsley circle will lead the mission study during the session.
The Palo Verde Women's Missionary Society sponsors a musical program next Thursday at 8 p m at the Palo Verde mission corner of Palo Verde boulevard and Livesley road. Violinist Miss Talitha Colwell pianist Mrs Herman Erickson and baritone Corp Larry Andrews perform. A social hour and refreshments follow. The public is invited.
The engagement of Miss Caroline Louise Stunz daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl G Stunz of Inspiration Arizona was announced at a tea hosted by her mother at the Cobre Valle country club More than 100 guests attended The couple will marry Lt John D Keller Army Air Corps in early fall Keller stationed at Ryanfield near Tucson is a native of Paola Kansas and son of John D Keller of Dearborn Michigan
Tech Sergeant Vincent Rigio from Cedarville Ohio, a WWII aerial photographer with 450 combat hours and 56 missions, appeared at the AWVS exhibit of 100 official war photographs in Santa Rita hotel. He described battles from Midway to New Guinea and discussed theaters of war with visitors before the last showing tomorrow.
The WSCS general meeting for the First Methodist church will be next Tuesday at 8 p m on the church lawn. Mrs J F Walker will lead devotions and Mrs Frank Wong will speak on social evangelistic work in China. Chinese girls will sing and Jean Ackerman with Boyd Snoddy will perform a violin and piano duet. Group 1 led by Mrs A C McGuire will host. The month’s project is the Calexico border mission and attendees may bring new or used bedding clothing quilt patches sewing equipment remnants of calico books writing tablets pencils paints or scissors.
The Trinity Presbyterian church women will gather Tuesday at 8 30 a m in the patio of Mrs J W Buchannon 318 East Speedway. Mrs Ivan Peters will lead worship and Dr Calvin E Buswell will speak on his medical work in Chinese hospitals. Group G chaired by Mrs N D Houghton will host. all church members invited.
The Star Circle of Arizona chapter No. 2 OES will hold an annual picnic in the Ma sonic temple garden on Friday evening. Members and guests from OES and Masons, plus families, are invited for a 7 p m supper with a social hour and games. Details for dish preparation available from Mrs. Forrest Moore and Mrs. Edward LaPlant.
Miss Barbara Walker daughter of Lt William Joseph Walker was married this afternoon to Lt John Norman Oehler son of Mr and Mrs Ira C Oehler. The double ring ceremony at St Philip's in the Hills was conducted by Rev George Ferguson with family and attendants present. The couple to honeymoon in Los Angeles then return to Yuma Ariz.
The Sea of Grass author Conrad Richter will be read by Mrs. Alethea S. Mattingly on July 5 under the University of Arizona summer session. Richter, longtime Tucson resident and author of multiple works, has reportedly received an honorary Doctor of Letters from Susquehanna College. The program closes the first term series.
Miss Eleanor Daily daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard Daily and Ralph Jordon son of Mr and Mrs J F Jordon of Sonora Mexico wed at St John s Evangelistic church in a pink and white larkspur decorated ceremony officiated by Rev Victor Stoner. The couple will reside at 161 West President after a short trip to Prescott Arizona.
Mrs. Percy Jones sr has been staying with her son Percy Jones Jr in Phoenix and is now visiting Mrs. Helen Ryland at Catalina Foothills estates. Mrs. John Boyd and Mrs. Ivan K. Pomeroy of Phoenix are visiting here while Col. Pomeroy is stationed in Panama.
Mr and Mrs Roy Stutzman of Minneapolis visited Mr Nick Riggs on Tuesday and Wednesday. Mr Stutzman now works in Mesa Arizona overseeing gear production for General Mills Inc in the Salt River Valley.
Warrant Officer and Mrs Roy Ireland formerly Mary McFall of Tucson are now stationed at Alamogordo New Mexico marking a recent post assignment.
Miss Violet Hautau and Miss Jayne Selzer both of the University of Arizona Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority have been visiting in Los Angeles for a month. Hautau will return to her home in La Grange Illinois.
Miss Betty Janney of Tucson visiting her mother in Philadelphia stayed with Ens. and Mrs. Jack Chandler formerly of Tucson at their Atlantic City home where Chandler is now stationed.
Maj. and Mrs. William Foy and their children stayed with Mrs. Mary Lee Morton and her daughter Katherine at 2216 East Mathew street for the past week. The Foys, formerly of Tucson, now reside in Piote Texas where Maj. Foy is stationed.
Lt. and Mrs Roy Brown arrive at Baton Rouge Louisiana with Mrs Brown identified as the former Francis Pickrell of Tucson. Lt Brown previously taught at Marana Army Airbase.
Mrs. H. B. Horne of El Paso Texas visits her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs W T Holmes at 2304 East Speedway where a baby girl was born last week.
Mrs. Charles Pickrell formerly Betty Lee James of Tucson spent a week in Chicago as guest of Miss Adelaide Reid at the Theta house. Miss Reid a Kappa Alpha Theta at the University of Arizona will attend the summer session at the University of Mexico City.
Mrs. M. L. Walton of 1316 East Broadway announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Mary Lou Roberts to Capt. T. A. Tomeny of New Orleans. Roberts attended St. Mary's in Phoenix and St. Joseph's in Tucson. Tomeny studied in New Orleans and at Tulane and is stationed at Selman Field. The wedding is planned for late fall.
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