Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Tucson Daily Citizen in Tucson, Arizona

We have 3,310,217 pages in Arizona

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 41 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1941

Page

4

Couple Weds in Douglas Episcopal Service

Miss June LaVerne Brodie and Robert Ernest Starks married in a 2 pm ceremony at St. Joseph's Episcopal church Douglas. Rev E L Freeland presided. highlights included peach gladioli and blue delphinium decor and heirloom necklace. Guests numbered about 200. couple plans a Los Angeles honeymoon and home in Lynwood California.

Douglas Daily Citizen June LaVerne Brodie David Colin Brodie Robert Ernest Starks Lynwood Calif St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church E. L. Freeland St. Joseph’s Church of Bisbee

Comfort and Chic Blend for Summer Fashion

This year blends comfort with style through cooling gloves, parasols, and chic accessories. Open mesh, sheer gloves pair with sun bonnets and chintz designs. washable fabrics, straw bags, and airily dark accessories elevate plain white dresses. Brown and white accents create striking contrasts.

Bucks County

Social Gathering at Pioneer Hotel Highlights Tucson Event

Miss Margaret A. Knight hosted a Friday morning breakfast for friends at the Pioneer hotel with guests including Mrs. Alfred Atkinson Mrs. Fred Atkinson Mrs. Robert Forbes and others. Student nurses at St Marys hospital held a farewell dance at the Pioneer hotel honoring Dr and Mrs H D Cogswell before their move to Indiana where Dr Cogswell will teach surgery.

Margaret A. Knight Pioneer Hotel Alfred Atkinson Fred Atkinson Robert Forbes N. E. Plumer J. S. Bayless C. L. Kettenbach George Fansett Frank C. Lockwood I. E. Huffman Joseph Grier A. E. Douglass St. Mary’s Hospital H. D. Cogswell

Sister and mother visit Tucson resident

Mrs. William Sherman hosts her sister Mrs. Wilbur Weinman of San Marino California at her Colonia Solona home for two weeks. Mrs Weinman will depart Tuesday with her mother Mrs. Thomas McCabe. Mr Sherman has just returned to Tucson after a three week stay in Jamestown New York.

William Sherman Colonia Solona Wilbur Weinman San Marino Calif Weinman Thomas McCabe Sherman Tucson Jamestown N.Y

Mrs Mina Fansett Heads to California for Visit

Mrs Mina Fansett departed last weekend for California where she will spend time visiting.

Mina Fansett California

Jameses entertain Hartleys from London Ohio

Dr and Mrs H C James host Mr and Mrs Joseph Hartley of London Ohio as house guests. The visitors returned to Tucson with Mrs James and plan to depart sometime next week.

H. C. James Joseph Hartley London Ohio Tucson James

Mrs Ambler F Wilson Returns From Texas Visit

Mrs Ambler F Wilson returned to her home here Tuesday after spending two weeks visiting friends in Texas.

Tway Couple to Move from Here to Phoenix

Mr and Mrs Irwin Tway prepare to depart Tuesday for Phoenix where Mr Tway formerly manager of the Commercial Credit company here has been transferred to a capital city post and will establish a new home.

Irwin Tway Phoenix Mr. Tway Commercial Credit Capital

Boyle Family to Return From East in July

Mr and Mrs James P Boyle are expected to return about July 10 from the east They visited their son John and daughter Jane in New York and later traveled by car through the New England states.

James P. Boyle New York John Jane New England

Captain and Mrs Fairgrieve Vacation in Canada with Beverly

Captain and Mrs Fairgrieve and their daughter Beverly vacation in Canada visiting Victoria and Lake Louise. They left this month for Stanford graduation exercises and the northwest, planning to return to Tucson in late July.

Russell Fairgrieve Beverly Canada Victoria Lake Louise

Owen announces daughter's marriage to Gelvin Stinson

Mr and Mrs A G Owen formerly of Tucson now Beaumont Texas announce the marriage of their daughter Bernice Virginia to Gelvin W Stinson of Lake Charles Louisiana on June 11. The couple will reside in Lake Charles. The bride and her parents lived in Tucson for some time and have many friends here.

A. G. Owen Tucson Beaumont Texas Bernice Virginia Gelvin W. Stinson Lake Charles

Moffitts Plan Tucson to California Visit in July

Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Moffitt will travel to California to visit friends in the northern region and expect to return to Tucson in the latter part of July.

B. L. Moffitt California Tucson

Dr and Mrs Duke Biddle Return Home After East Vacation

The Duke Biddle couple arrived back at their home following a vacation spent visiting in the eastern states.

Mrs. Duke Biddle

Dr Hugh Thompson Joins Family in Balboa

Dr Hugh Thompson has joined his family in Balboa and will return with them on July 1. Mrs Thompson spent June in the California resort.

Hugh Thompson Balboa Mrs. Thompson California

Hewitt Family Expected to Return to Tucson Home

Dr and Mrs Roy Hewitt and their family are expected to return to their Tucson home about July a.

Roy Hewitt Tucson

Dr Franklin Maury Heads to Mobile With Mrs Maury

Dr. Franklin Maury travels to Mobile Alabama to join his wife Mrs Maury and plans to return to Tucson soon.

Franklin Maury Mobile Alabama Mrs. Maury Tucson

Thompson Family Plans La Jolla California Vacation

Mr and Mrs B G Thompson and their sons plan to depart soon for La Jolla California for a vacation and to enjoy a respite away from home.

B. G. Thompson la Jolla California Ifor

Women’s Auxiliary to Grace Episcopal Plans Breakfast Meet

Mrs. J M Johnson, president, announces a breakfast meeting of the women’s auxiliary at Mrs. J Bostwick Williams home 1045 North Fourth Avenue on Tuesday July 1 at 930. Reservations can be made by calling 4315 or 0226 12.

J. M. Johnson Grace Episcopal Church J. Bostwick Williams North Fourth Avenue

Miss Pickford Visits Mrs Loew Then Heads To Clinic

Miss Mary Pickford visited last weekend at the home of Mrs Mildred Z Loew and is now at Cleveland Clinic for a general checkup.

Mary Pickford Mildred Z. Loew Cleveland Clinic Hospital

Army Duty Calls Lieut Legler From Tucson to Fort Bliss

Lieut. R. P. Legler, son of Mrs. G. P. Legler, left Tucson this week to report for active duty with the U S Army at Fort Bliss Texas. He has formerly been in Safford. Guests at Mrs Legler include her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs William J Wager of Coolidge and Miss Louise Stewart of Nogales Arizona.

R. P. Legler G. P. Legler Tucson U. S. Army Ft. Bliss Texas Legler Safford William J. Wager Coolidge Louise Stewart Nogales Ariz

YWCA Plans Second Party for Wednesday in Tucson

Members of the Young Women's Defense Service join a Wednesday evening party at the YWCA open to community and Tucson Air Base personnel. Reporting by phone or in person begins June 30 with 100 couples limited. A second event on July 7 features ice cream, layer cakes, a desert snakes talk by Prof. Charles Vorhies, a floor show, and dancing to donated orchestra music to benefit the YWCA fund.

Young Women’s Defense Service League YWCA Charles Vorhies University of Arizona Arizona Desert Charless Fay Hart Sourdry Mary Devine

All Day Picnic To Be Held Sunday By Sword Key Club

The Sword and Key club will hold an all day picnic on Sunday leaving SS Peter and Paul school hall at 10 30 a m. The trip will go to a desirable spot on the new Mt Lemmon road. Food committee includes Boots Aschoff Sally Smith and Miriam Krauch. Attendees should come early so cars may depart together.

Sword and Key Club SS. Peter and Paul Mt. Lemmon Road Boots Aschoff Sally Smith Miriam Krauch

Anne Hollister Weds Leonard Olsen In Coast Ceremony

Anne Grace Hollister, daughter of Charles Hollister of Tucson and Belle Hollister of Fort Lauderdale, married Leonard G. Olsen of San Francisco at a simple Coast ceremony in the city. Rev. W. E. Dugan officiated at the parsonage. attendants included Edward Olsen and Miss Maryhill Flynt. The couple will reside in San Francisco.

Anne Hollister Tucson Leonard G. Olsen Rites San Francisco Miss Hollister California Anne Grace Hollister Edward O. Olsen Maryhill Flynt St. Francis Hotel Olsen Charles Curtis Hollister Belle Hollister Fort Lauderdale Fla Jeanne Hollister University of Arizona Schoos New York City Phoenix Mr. Olsen Edward Olsen Honolulu Hawaii Islands The Matson Navigation Company

Summer Girls' Club Tea Highlights City Youth Program

The Y W C A Girls Summer club hosted a tea Friday at 4 PM for mothers friends and staff marking four weeks of activities for junior and senior high girls. The event showcased art knitting radio plays drama and dance with new crafts to start July 1 and Girl Reserves and junior high groups planning upcoming meetings.

Mary MacMurtrie Nadea Doyle Marilyn McLean Mary Margaret Henderson Margaret Bryson Robbie Langrick Virginia Weadock Virginia Dobek Barbara Farwell Betty Urwin Marie Woodward Dorothy Settlemore Alice Hansen Pandora Peggy Webber Radio Dramatics Dramatics Adabelle Richardson Virginia Jones Germaine Cheruy Aileen Borgquist Marian Farley Nancy Brennaman Nancy Robertson Doris Born Tuc Hi

Carrillon Club Holds Service at Army Air Base

The Carrillon club of the First Methodist church will hold Sunday evening services at the recreation hall of the Tucson Army Air Base this week. Members meet at the church at 6 30 and walk to the recreation hall. Short talks titled What My Religion Means to Me will be given by Judy Dickerson Evelyn McDonald Bill Dunipace and Charles Borman. A vocal duet will be performed by Audrey Markeley and Wayne Boyd.

Carrillon Club First Methodist Church Recreation Hall Tucson Army Air Base Judy Dickerson Evelyn McDonald Bill Dunipace Charles Borman Audrey Markeley Wayne Boyd

Try Chopped Figs With Frosting On Spice Cake

Recommend experimenting with chopped figs in white or caramel frosting to enhance spice cake. Figs' sweetness pairs well with spice notes, creating a richer, fruitier finish.

Marriages of Tucsonans Wed at Ransier Chapel

Two Tucson couples prepare for Sunday wedding rites at Hedrick chapel. The announce shows Ransier and Hedrick chapel as the ceremony venue.

Hands Across the Continent by Tucson Poet Mary Henry

Mary McLaughry Henry, a Tucson poet and member of Rhymers, wins three firsts and a second in a state poetry contest. Her work appears in multiple anthologies and she earned a National Poetry Center gold medal with a prize poem to be included in a new collection. Her poem Hands Across the Continent memorializes the federation's golden jubilee and will be reprinted in the local yearbook.

Arizona Federated Woman's Clubs Mary McLaughry Henry Udall Ridgeway Brown New York’s Harbor Henry Paul Gad United States Rhymers’ Club Jennie G. Fowler National Federation

Tucson Couple Wed in Miami Rites

Miss Emelie Ege formerly of France and Mr. Peter Kusian were married in Miami Florida mid month and honeymooned in Palm Beach. The bride, now Mrs Kusian, will return to Chicago then Tucson to reside next fall. Mr Kusian, a University of Arizona alumnus, works with his father in the Time market and is known in Tucson social circles.

Emelie Ege France Peter Kusian Miami Fla Palm Beach Ege Chicago Thorne Donnelly Company Kusian Tucson University of Arizona Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Camp Berkeley

Pre-Nuptial Party For Douglas Couple Held Friday

A pre-bridal dinner honoring Miss June Brodie and Robert Ernest Starks was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Adamson at Mrs. R. B. Silverman’s home on 12th street. Pink carnations and shasta daisies decorated the table as the bridal theme appeared in all arrangements.

David Colin Brodie John Brodie Douglas The Daily Citizen June Brodie Robert Ernest Starks Lee Adamson R. B. Silverman 12Th Street Walter Starks Joyce Overton Ed Kohle Scottsdale Jeanette Davenport Billy Davenport A. K. Towne Donald Adamson Los Angeles Calif E. L. Freeland Freeland Bisbee David Colin Brodid Mike Herbolich Albert Gillon Mary Fritz Mae Howard Art Larkin G. W. Hoopman Eula Olds Martha Criley Ruth Wallace Betty Kimble Patsy Henderson Rosemary Silverman Nancy Silverman

Piano Recital Tonight At Santa Rita Hotel Fiesta Room

Mrs P D Cole mans piano students present a public recital at 8 pm in the Santa Rita hotel fiesta room. The program features works by notable modern and classical composers with performers including Eugene Hunt Dickie Albert Bobbie Wilson Bob Black Ann Simley John Merino Larry Hawkins Ruth Turner Fred Boice Peggy Ann Boice Rolland Hicks Ruby Caywood Phil Coleman Jim Simley Jean Ann Kitterman Milford Wilson Royal Rudolph Louise Talmage David Faris Ruth Ann Steelsmith Evelyn Caywood Mary Esther Lester Gloria Kohn Antoinette Rudolph Janet Ruggles Norman McClelland Mary Coleman and Aline Kinnison.

P. D. Coleman Santa Rita Eugene Hunt Dickie Albert Bobbie Wilson Bob Black Ann Simley John Merino Larry Hawkins Ruth Turner Fred Boice Peggy Ann Boice Rolland Hicks Ruby Caywood Phil Coleman Jim Simley Jean Ann Kitterman

Tolerant Thought Seeks Kinder Era Across the Land

A reflective piece praises patient pursuit of a wiser kinder happier day and notes the nationwide search for a just dream. It emphasizes persistent hope and collective effort toward humane progress.

Tucsonians to Wed at Rites Here During This Week End

Lydia J. Ransier will wed Frederick H. Lowry in Hedrick chapel with Rev. Rush M. Deskins officiating. The couple plan a Santa Fe honeymoon and will live in Cleveland, Ohio. Ransier, a Tucson resident, studied at the University of Arizona and was active in Orchesis and Phrateres. Lowry is son of Mrs. Albert D. Levy, educated at Cleveland schools and universities, now with Thompson Products in Cleveland.

Lydia J. Ransier Frederick H. Lowry Hedrick Chapel Rush M. Deskins Robert B.griggs Mary Margaret Huntington Robert M. Ransier Mr. Lowry Harry Bigglestone Santa Fe N. M Rancho del Monte Shaker Heights Cleveland Ohio Ransier Tucson Lydia B. Ransier University of Arizona Orchesis Phrateres Town Girls Lowry Albert D. Levy University of North Carolina Thompson Products Harry D. Ransier San Angelo

Auxiliary Makes Appointments At Executive Meet

The Morgan McDermott Unit No. 7 executive board met at LaVada Hall's home and approved numerous committees across roles such as sergeant-at-arms color bearers Americanism and community service. Executive board members Tillie Cottrell Alice G Few Charlotte Helbig Jessie Hutton and Mabel Neal approved the slate.

Morgan McDermott Unit No. 7 LaVada Hall Elsie Nelson Ruth Sanderson Annabelle Gendron Ethel Elke Edith Olney Lanthea Judge Marie Gleaves Bess Palmer Ora Lee Kite Aimie Graves Marie Burns Ruth Adams Velma DeVaughn Bess Mack Mildred Hubbard Bernice Spence Elizabeth Ashen Lois Kastner Katherine Lovett Irene Brinkmeyer Tillie Cottrell Hazel Brown Ethel Jones National Defense Nannie Mai Gilbert Vivian Johnson Edith Childress Overseas League Ida Mae Bond Jeanne McQuown Poppy Mary Hendricks

Desert Garden Club Meeting At Reid's Ranch Tucson

Desert Garden club of Tucson holds its regular July meeting at 10 a m on the Reid ranch hosted by program chair Mrs Maurice L Reid. Mrs Charles V Sutherland discusses lilies with amaryllis by Miss Helen Link. reports on the National Council of State Garden Clubs convention in Asheville NC are given by president Mrs M H Starkweather.

Desert Garden Club of Tucson Maurice L. Reid Reid Pioneer Hotel Oracle Road Palos Verde Orange Grove Road Los Altos Road Ferguson-Reid Frederic G. Nave North Fourth Avenue Charles V. Sutherland Sutherland Helen Link National Council of State Garden Clubs Asheville N. C M. H. Starkweather Tucson

Meeting of University Methodist Women’s Society Held

The Woman's Society of Christian Service at University Methodist Church will meet Tuesday at 1 for a luncheon and business session. After lunch, the Mary Rockefeller circle will present a program directed by Mrs. George Petty with devotional by Mrs. Fred Adams. Mrs. H. E. Clements speaks. violin by Jean Clements. vocal duet by Marilou Bailey and Ruth Petty, with Mrs. Earl Boyd at piano. Elizabeth Russell circle hosts.

Woman's Society of Christian Service of University Methodist Church Mary Rockefeller George Petty Fred Adams H. E. Clements Jean Clements Marilou Bailey Ruth Petty Earl Boyd Elizabeth Russell

Tucsonian Will Be Delegate At Denver Meeting

Mrs. Joe G. Blaise will travel to Denver Colorado to attend the national convention of the L S of B of L F and E set to convene July 7 She is an alternate delegate from Flower of Cactus Lodge No 56 and will substitute for the ill regular delegate Mrs Lillian Miller in St Marys hospital Also traveling with Mrs Blaise are Mrs J B Smith of Yuma Arizona and her daughter Roberta Bougainvillea Lodge No 651 delegates to the convention

Joe G. Blaise Denver Colorado L. S L. F Flower of Cactus Lodge No Lillian Miller St. Mary’s Hospital J. B. Smith Yuma Arizona Roberta Mrs. Blaise

Summer Schedule Planned for Downtown YWCA Center

The YWCA Downtown Center at 25 West Alameda will operate on summer hours from June 30 to August 18 with a daily 12 am to 2 pm schedule except Saturdays and Sundays. Miss Mabel Lewis announced the plan in Mrs. Wanda Poarch's absence who will attend a national YWCA training course in Oberlin Ohio. An electric ice box was added for the girls and groups may arrange meetings by calling 170.

Y.W.C.A West Alameda Mabel Lewis Business and Industrial Committee Wanda Poarch Oberlin Ohio

National Defense Topic At Sunnyside Homemakers Meeting

What can the average person do to help national defense was the subject of discussion at the Sunnyside Homemakers gathering held Wednesday at the Avra del Sol Addition home of Mrs. Charles Mann. A general report on the Country Life conference was given by Mesdames J. S. Williams and E. O. Watkins. Plans for craft meetings and a summer pot luck supper were discussed. Participants included Mesdames W. L. Cochrane, Charles Mann, Ira Mann, E. S. Lord, Fred Farrar, J. S. Williams, E. O. Watkins, G. Provencher, C. L. McFarland, Ed Nagel, and T. C. Brown.

Sunnyside Charles Mann Avra del Sol Country Life Conference Mesdames J. S. Williams E. 0. Watkins Mesdames W. L. Cochrane Ira Mann E. S. Lord Fred Farrar J. S. Williams E. O. Watkins G. Provencher C. L. McFarland Ed Nagel T. C. Brown

Couple Informs Of Wedlock At Tanque Verde Mission

Mr and Mrs Samuel E Devore formerly of New York announce the engagement and pending wedding of their daughter Elizabeth Marie to Howard Daniel Dupree Smith. The rites are set for 8 oclock this evening at Tanque Verde mission.

Samuel E. Devore New York Dieter Elizabeth Marie Howard Daniel Dupree Smith Tanque Verde Mission

Keep Lemon Syrup for Quick Summer Drinks

Lemon sugar syrup stored in the refrigerator helps you whisk up summer beverages quickly. To make it boil 2 cups sugar and 4 cups water for 5 minutes, add 2 cups lemon juice, then cool and refrigerate. Dilute with iced water or fruit juices when thirst quenchers are in demand.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Robert Starks Walter Starks, Jr David C. Brodie, Jr Douglas High School Arizona State Teacher’s College Tempe Mu Rho Alpha Theta Chi Epsilon Starks Anderson School of Aircraft Hardman’s Aircraft Industry Amy Porter Sword, Key Club Coast Rites Summer Girls’ Club Army Air Base Ransier Will Frederick H Hedrick Lydia Mrs. Henry Florida Lydia Ransier Wilma Gibbons Utah Betty Rose Beal Lucerne Smith Beal Charles Beal Bob Thieme Phil Philibosian Church Lawn Arizona State Teachers College Flagstaff Desert Garden Club Women's Society
Search Courier

Search the Tucson Daily Citizen Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Tucson Daily Citizen?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication