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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1945

Page

2

Proper Jobs Sought For Ft Grant Boys

Lymon C. Foster, Tucson parole officer, says finding safe jobs for Ft. Grant boys under 16 is hard due to state law that bans hazardous work. He has placed several youths with local firms to steer them toward rehabilitation and away from old habits. Foster, a former Ft. Grant teacher and Maricopa adviser, oversees about 36 parolees in the Tucson area.

Ft. Grant Arizona Lymon C. Foster Foster Maricopa County Tucson Armed Forces

Wilson Found Guilty Faces Death Penalty

Otto Stephen Wilson, 32, confessed butcher slayer, found guilty for murdering two women in downtown hotels last November 15. Jury recommends death in the gas chamber. three defense psychiatrists argued insanity, three state experts contended sanity. Judge Edward R. Brand to sentence tomorrow.

Los Angeles Otto Stephen Wilson Wilson Anty Edward R. Brand

Tucsonian Survives Sinking Of Warship

Two Arizona sailors among 154 uninjured survivors of the destroyer USS Longshaw arrived in the United States for extended survivors leaves. Adrian P. Williamson and Jes B. Lance, both from Tuc son, are among those rescued after the Longshaw struck a reef off Okinawa during a five hour battle that left 90 dead or missing, including Captain Lt. eta W. Becker.

San Diego Arizona Bluejackets United States Adrian P. Williamson Williams Jes B. Lance Quartermaster North Stone Avenue Tucson Okinawa Eta W. Becker U. S. Naval Academy

Tornadoes in U S Reach Nearly Four Thousand in 27 Years

The latest compilation shows about 4,000 tornadoes have occurred across the United States in the last 27 years. This marks a long term pattern of tornado activity with regional variations and climate factors under study.

United States

Wallace Divorce Decree Filed In Superior Court

Maurine Wallace sues Claude E. Wallace in No. 1 at the Superior Court. The action seeks a divorce decree with court oversight by Judge John D. Lyons Jr. and a formal judgment granting dissolution of the marriage.

Superior Court John D. Lyons, Jr Maurine Wallace Claude E. Wallace

Legal actions and rulings across three cases

Eva De Concini presiding over a damages suit with evidence presented. State brings second degree murder case against Jack D. Curtis with a ruling denying National Automobile Insurance’s refund claim of 1500 dollars. Katherine S. Bogan sues Pima County to recover taxes paid under protest, judgment for plaintiff awarded.

Frank J. Sabatinos Ben C. Gonzales Jack D. Curtis National Automobile Insurance Company Katherine S. Bogan Pima County

Police Court Dockets Vagrancy and Ordinance Violations

In police court presided by Paul J. Cella, John Harper and Sherman Chil dress consider vagrancy charges with a $10 fine or 10 days in jail. Theresa Milan faces ordinance 971 with a $25 fine or 25 days. Raymond Grimstead referred to military authorities under ordinance 71.

Paul J. Cella John Harper Sherman Childress Theresa Milan Raymond Grimstead

Pairings listed in local notice of marriage intent

The notice lists multiple couples with ages and towns including George L Pittser of Pawnee Oklahoma and Bessie L Fisher of Anna Illinois, George Redburn Jr of Lansing Michigan and Doris Mae Morse of Lansing Michigan, Jose Garcia Alvarez of Ojo Caliente Mexico and Ofilia Moreno of Phoenix Arizona, Diego Carrillo and Bertha Quihuis both of Tucson, Billy D Smith and Ellen J Renfro both of Tucson, John E Bryan of Meridian Mississippi and Margaret J Schaefer of Tucson, Jack C Carlisle of Memphis Tennessee and Michilena Carioscia of Chicago Illinois.

George L. Pittser Pawnee Okla Bessie Laverne Fisher Anna Ijl George Redburn, Jr Lansing Mich Doris Mae Morse Jose Garcia Alvarez Ojo Caliente Mexico Ofilia Moreno Phoenix Diego Carrillo Tucson Bertha Quihuis Billy D. Smith Ellen J. Renfro John E. Bryan Meridian Miss Margaret J. Schaefer Jack C. Carlisle Memphis Tenn Michilena Carioscia Chicago

St Peter and Pauls to Host Feast Mass

St Peter and Pauls church observes its patron saint feast with a solemn high Mass at 11 p m Sunday. School children will sing. Rev Paul Lawrence will be celebrant Rev G C Lair deacon and Rev R J Schelk sub deacon.

ST. Peter and Paul's Church Paul Lawrence G. C. Lair R. J. Schelk

NY Doctor Henry Neuman to Speak at First Congregational

Dr. Henry Neuman of New York will headline the Sunday morning service at the First Congregational church. He co founded the Ethical Culture Society with Horace Bridges and is lecturing at the University of Arizona this summer. He previously preached from this pulpit two years ago during a Tucson visit.

Henry Neuman New York Horace Bridges The Ethical Culture Society First Congregational Church Neuman University of Arizona Tucson

Youth Fellowship Pie Social At St John’s Methodist

The Youth Fellowship of St John’s Methodist will hold a pie social at 7 p.m. tomorrow to raise funds for the Sunday school building. Members and friends are invited to attend.

St. John’s Methodist fep @ré

Anahuac Club Holds Open Air Initiation

Anahuac club, a Mexican American group, held open air initiation ceremonies Sunday morning at the irrigation canal and stock yards with Dr. Gatty from the university faculty as a guest. Afterward the club was hosted at the Mexican consulate by Angel Tellez. A 7:30 p.m. dinner at El Charro preceded a dance at the Blue Moon with Spanish dances by Esperanza Huerta, Sylvia Flores, the Bautista sisters, and accompanimists Mrs. Dolores and Engracia Bautista. Monte Carlos orchestra provided music. guests included Dr. Fred Valles, Angel Tellez, Pat M. Leon, and Ricardo Fierro.

Anahuac Dolores Engracia Bautista Monte Carlos Orchestra Fred Valles Angel Tellez Pat M. Leon The Woodmen of the World Society Ricardo Fierro el Tucsonense

Cement firms charged with price fixing by US Justice Dept

The Cement Institute of Chicago and 89 manufacturers faced antitrust charges for conspiring to fix Portland cement prices nationwide. They operate over 400 plants in 35 states and supply about 99 percent of US Portland cement. The complaint seeks cessation of the practices and dissolution of the institute.

Washington Justice Department Cement Institute of Chicago United States Francis Biddle Denver Wendell Berge Antitrust Boulder Bonneville Grand Coulee Tennessee Valley Authority Berge Cement Institute

Births at Tucson Medical Center Highlight Three Newborn Boys

A boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Irvine at 2:08 p.m. June 27 joins the family at 2218 N. Margaret Tucson. A son born to Lt. and Mrs. Jerry Hogue at 10:24 p.m. June 27 at 425 N. Park Ave. Another son born to Lt. and Mrs. Mason Echols at 8:20 a.m. June 27, R. 5, Box 395, Tucson.

Joseph J. Irvine N. Margaret Tucson Jerry Hogue N. Park Avenue Mason Echols Box 395

Lions Club to Install Officers at 8 P.M.

The Lions Club will install its officers at 8 p m today at Doyles steakhouse replacing the regular Pioneer hotel luncheon. Officers include W F Carr president Wilburn DuBois first vice president Jack Underwood second vice president Gene Deacon third vice president Norbert Pritchard secretary W A Schell treasurer Howell Denny lion tamer Art Curtiss tail twister. Directors for two years are F Potter Jim Williams and for one year H W Huling Charles Hall.

Lions’ Club Doyles W. F. Carr Wilburn DuBois Jack Underwood Gene Deacon Norbert Pritchard W. A. Schell Howell Denny Art Curtiss F. Potter Jim Williams H. W. Huling Charles Hall Pioneer Hotel

Comet Beliefs Span 16th Century Fears

In the 16th century some believed comets heralded doom, warning of flood famine earthquake war or pestilence as omens of calamity.

Death of Rose Jones at 41 in local hospital

Mrs Rose Jones 41 died last night in a local hospital. She lived at 1002 North Sixth Avenue. She was wife of Dennie Jones, janitor at the Physicians' building. Funeral services will be announced later by Brings chapel.

Rose Jones Northlith Avenue

Food Spoilage Probe Targets War Food Administration

Washington June 28 A House subcommittee report accuses the War Food Administration of faulty warehousing and improper records in lend-lease and price support programs. It cites possibly millions in losses, criticizes some officials, and calls for cleanups and periodic reports as Rep Anderson vows full inquiry upon joining the cabinet. The chief agency head Marvin Jones disputes broader blame, noting losses are less than normal trade, while Lt. Col Olmstead faces central criticism in the discharge chain.

House Appropriations War Food Administration WFA Congress Marvin Jones Anderson Jones Army Col W. Olmstead Army Quartermaster Corps Col. Olmstead

Television Testimony for bedridden Woman in Court

A unique trial in Los Angeles will use two way television so Mrs. Mathe J Anderson, 38, widow of a former Oklahoma oil man, can testify from her home on August 8. William Willheim sues over a failed home sale after paying two thirds of 31500. Judge Samuel R Blake ordered the procedure due to the woman's illness.

Los Angeles Superior Samuel R. Blake Mathe J. Anderson Oklahoma William Willheim

Clark named U S chieftain for Austria occupation

General Mark W. Clark is designated chief of United States occupation forces in Austria. He will oversee military government and political matters in the U S zone, with Austria divided into four occupation zones mirroring Germany. Vienna will also be split into four zones.

Washington Mark W. Clark United States Austria Patterson Clark 5Th Army Group Germany Vienna Berlin

Sugar cane birth in Hindu legend tied to earthly paradise wish

Hindu legend says a rajah longed to taste heaven on earth and directed his chief magician to craft an earthly paradise, resulting in the creation of sugar cane.

Cost Of Bottles Is Issue In Court

Paul M. Myers wholesale beer distributor seeks to trim an OPA treble damage suit from 86075.22 to 18329.20 in federal court here. He argues penalties stem from a proper practice by OPA officers and the main issue is charging bottle costs and brokerage fees for beer prices. The suit originally filed November 18 1944 and Myers asks for issues to be set for oral argument.

Paul M. Myers OPA Office of Price Administration Myers

Dining Room Stewart Lester C. Allen Dies

Funeral services for Lester C. Allen aged 53 who died Sunday in Oakland California are set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at Brings Chapel with Rev. Cecil Hoffman officiating

Stewart Lester C. Allen Lester C. Allen Oakland Calif Brings Chapel Cecil Hoffman

Burial Set At South Lawn Memorial Park For Mr Allen

Mr Allen a dining car steward for Southern Pacific. Born in Chicago he is survived by a sister Mrs Mret Middaugh of Tucson two brothers Alexander of Tucson and Willian R of Chicago a niece Peggy and nephew James C of Chicago Pallbearers are Leo DuPuis R J Walsh Hugh H Hamilton Joseph F Cacioppo Charles H Hall and Kenneth R Behnke Mr and Mrs William Allen and children arrived from Chicago for the services.

South Lawn Memorial Park Allen Southern Pacific Company Chicago Mret Middaugh Tucson Alexander Willian R Peggy James C Leo DuPuis R. J. Walsh Hugh H. Hamilton Joseph F. Cacioppo Charles H. Hall Kenneth R. Behnke William Allen

Tornado Toll Across 1916 1942 Reaches Billions

Between 1916 and 1942 tornadoes caused over 330 million in property losses and more than 6,600 deaths, underscoring the severe impact of killer storms in the period.

Mt Lemmon Lodge Opens to July Vacation Week Festivities

The Mt Lemmon Lodge on Mt Lemmon plans a week of July 4 events from this weekend to July 7 and 8. Activities include horseback rides to peaks, trout fishing with a license, hikes to Mt Lemmon and Bigelow Peak, moonlight rides, evening dances, and hearty meals. Nights can be cold. bring warm clothing. American Plan rates. reservations via 7459-R-Adv.

Mt. Lemmon Bigalow Peak Mt. Lemmon Lodge

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