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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1942
Page
5
yucca fiber could replace manila hemp for rope and cloth as scientists and business leaders push native plants into industry. Arizona researchers note yucca rope and by products, such as stock feed, show promise though fiber brittleness and cultivation limits remain.
San Francisco reports the Congressional Medal awarded March 25 to Gen. Douglas MacArthur will be presented by American Minister Nelson Johnson at a private ceremony to Morrow. The announcement came via Radio Melbourne as received by CBS.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Higgins of Willcox announce the birth of a son named Vu at 1 56 p m June 26 at Isert Sanatorium Mr and Mrs Dines Nelson of No gales announce the birth of a girl at 6 a m June 27 at Desert Sanatorium
About 2500 Pima county men aged 18 and 19 are due to register Tuesday from 7 to 9 am. Registration centers and registrars are listed in multiple locations including American Legion West Pennington, University Gym, and Ajo Legion hall. Those unable to travel may call 5546 or 5728 to arrange home registration by a volunteer registrar.
A civilian pilot training program will start at the University of Arizona within about 10 days. The plan, approved by the Santa Monica CAA office, covers Navy primary and secondary, Army primary and glider tracks, with 35 students total and local recruitment. Applications open in room 103 engineering building with eligibility including age 18 to 37 and passing CAA tests.
Auxiliary police and air raid wardens in the local area have begun receiving insignia after completing first aid and chemical warfare courses. George Bideaux, OCD field representative, announced the issuance with the first luminous sleeve band going to William A. Bell, air raid warden of sector A. Their public duties start July 4 directing traffic at the Independence Day event at University stadium.
PUEBLA Colo June 29. Married for 36 years C C Clark saw his wife last week for the first time. Clark who was blind for 42 years regained his sight after a delicate eye operation. This is a new world to me he says now 69 and able to see people and his wife.
Insurance agents in Tucson announced that the governments new war damage insurance will be available early this week at rates as low as 1 per 1000. The act expires July 1 unless renewed, leaving property unprotected after that date without insurance. Rates vary by property type with a flat 1 per 1000 for most homes, and 1 per 1000 for farm buildings, while other classes show higher rates. Binders valid for 30 days.
The Tucson board of supervisors debated whether to cut or drop eight thousand dollars budgeted last year for the Sunshine Climate club. Proponents argued advertising drew tourists and boosted sales tax, while opponents claimed spending was political. The decision was expected late Monday or early Tuesday with no supporters for a cut.
Elmer Coble, Y M C A physical director, has obtained a moving picture on the art of jiu jitsu for public showings around town for one week. Schedule lists showings Monday at 5 p.m. for air base officers and 5 45 p.m. for enlisted men, and 8 p.m. for a special group, Tuesday at noon, Optimist club, 9 p.m. USO center on South Sixth avenue, Wednesday noon Rotary club, Y M C A open to the public, 7 30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Y W C A downtown center.
Mr and Mrs Charles Eisenmayer of Alhambra California arrived in Tucson today en route to a Gideons convention in Cleveland. Eisenmayer serves on the international board of trustees. The Tucson Ministers Association will meet at 10 am tomorrow at the YMCA.
The West Temple Ma sonic lodge Heroines of Jerico and Eastern Star will hold an official installation of officers on the Mount Calvary church lawn at 8 30 p m Tuesday.
A special rubber mati nee will be held at the Fox Tucson and Fox Lyric theatres at 9 30 am Wednesday. Admission to the matinee will be one pound of rubber or more. No tickets will be sold for the performance. A complete screen program will be shown with attractions for children and several cartoons on the bill.
Knights of Pythias lodge No. 9 will meet Monday evening at Odd Fellows hall 139 South Sixth avenue After the business session the rank of Page will be conferred on Charles J Reynolds Jr.
The second semester of manual arts started today at Safford Junior High School. Eligible students include junior high and high school boys. Enrollees may create any project they choose.
Mrs R A Kingsbury of Phoenix returns home after a two week visit with Mrs Edith Clemens in El Encanto.
Private Leonardo B. Marti formerly of Tucson Arizona has been selected to attend a course in engine overhaul at the Oklahoma City Trade School located at Oklahoma City Air Depot headquarters announced today.
Beach observation posts to watch every mile of the New England coast were likely as Army Navy coast guard and civilian defense units intensified vigilance after Nazi saboteur landings by submarines along the east coast. Col. Francis H. Farnum Maine civilian defense director warned months ago of spies being landed from submarines.
Twenty nine selectees from two Tucson boards will travel to Phoenix on Sunday July 6 for preliminary physicals before induction. This marks the first local group to undergo the two week furlough after Phoenix exams prior to regular duty. Names from board No 1 include Dorsey Lacy Carter Gaines Banks Fields Bradley Pruitt Williams Henderson Taylor Mathews Chetwynd Hubbard. From board No 2 are Thornton Ester Moore McNaulty Wilson Daniel Roper Myres Price Anderson Covington Johns Hannah Wilkes Middleton.
Private Jacob Glushakow of Davis Monthan field will have his painting A Southwest Air Base Scene included in a National Gallery of Art Washington exhibition chosen from 1500 Army and Navy life works Life magazine contest. The piece shows hangars and planes with rugged mountains background and will appear in Life July 6. Glushakow, an artist before enlisting December 1941, taught at the Jewish Educational Alliance in Baltimore and studied under Kenneth Miller Alexander Brook and Charles Locke. He is son of Mr and Mrs ee Glushakow Baltimore.
An ordinary chair contains a supply of hardwood substantial enough to manufacture the stock of a Garand rifle.
Juan S Aguilar 40 a Tucson resident since birth died Saturday night in a local hospital. He lived at 500 South Convent Street and is survived by five brothers Braulio Frank Arthur Reyes and Diego and two sisters Rita Aguilar and Juana Castro. Funeral services will be held at 4 p m tomorrow at San Agustin cathedral with burial in Hope Cemetery. The body will lie in state tonight at Reilly Undertaking Company chapel.
John Wilson, a Top Hat cafe employee from Douglas, sustained two crushed vertebrae when the vehicle left the Benson highway near Seneca wash. He was hospitalized with a six month recovery expected. Three other passengers were uninjured. the car did not roll over but caught fire as a wrecker prepared to move it.
John Bunyon Burroughs, 69, died this morning at his residence 3030 Oracle road in Tucson where he had lived 17 years. A native of Liverpool West Virginia he was a retired painter and is survived by his wife Laura Burroughs. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Bring's.
William G Hall presiding Roy Brown also known as James K Brown deceased petitions for estate probate Eva De Concini presiding Elizabeth Adams White vs Bert W White complaint for voice Albert W Miller deceased petitions for letters of administration hearing set for July 13
Pete E. McGee charged with reckless driving with penalties listed as $30 fine or 30 days in jail. Norman Bengsch and Felix Flores both face disturbing the peace with trial dates, and Don Hodges fined $5 for boulevard stop violation.
In police court presided by Paul J. Cella Murt Shea faced liquor sale charges to Indians with US authorities. Ignace Rodriguez received $30 fine or 30 days for reckless driving. Oscar Ramirez charged with disturbing the peace with a $10 fine or 10 days. Robert F. Holland also listed for disturbing the court docket.
A compiled listing shows pairs with ages and hometowns including Blue Earth Minnesota Boston Massachusetts St Louis Missouri Glen dora California Los Angeles California Tucson Arizona Detroit Michigan Los Angeles California Fountain Inn South Carolina Yakima Washington Atlanta Georgia Albany Georgia Tucson Arizona.
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