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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1946

Page

7

Pi Beta Phi Sorority Rush Party Attended by Members

An informal rushing supper for Pi Beta Phi sorority was held last night from 7 to 9 30 at the home of Mrs. Harry Powers in El Encanto estates. Attendees included active members Betty Henkel Beverly Smith Joan Wightwick Millie Burch Bunny Powers Dorothy Ingram Frances Martin Ruth Milbaugh Patricia Brown Lyle Morrison and alumnae Gayle Smith Harold Schwalen David Albert Marian Upshaw John Haynes H Morrison Edwin Montgomery Richard Sharpe Paul Kwitzer Marty Powers Charles Pickrell William Pistor and three Texas alumnae Adelaide King Dorothy Flowers Emily McKellar.

Pi Beta Phi Harry Powers el Encanto Estates Mmes Gayle Smith Harold Schwalen David Albert Marian Upshaw John Haynes H. A. Morrison Edwin Montgomery Richard Sharpe Paul Kwitzer Marty Powers Charles Pickrell William Pistor Pi Beta Phi Social Sorority Millie Burch Dorothy Ingram Georgia Keahey Rushee Beverly Smith Pat Ingle Mary Powers

Sweeney Family Takes Tucson Visit With Dogs In Tow

A New York family led by radio man Warren Sweeney arrived in Tucson with six children ages six to thirteen. The Sweeneys stay at 2734 East Fourth Street and entertain themselves with games, books, stories, and swimming while their collie Lassie and a group of pet dogs join in neighborhood life.

Warren Sweeney New York John Portia Chico Sherry Greatneck Long Island East Fourth Street

Sigma Chi Hosts Summer Rush Party at University

Sigma Chi fraternity members hosted rushees for a University of Arizona visit, with events starting at 6:30 p.m. at El Rio Golf and Country Club and a ramada poolside picnic. Attending active members included Russell DeMont and 16 others, with alumni and many guests present.

Sigma Chi Fraternity University of Arizona Russell DeMont el Rio Golf and Country Club Ramada Tom Allin Dale Chambers Kenny Herman Bill Kalt Bill Burrus John Low al Roberts Lee Barnett Jack Trimble Dick Reynolds Mead Place Charlie Hobbs L. T. Jackson Hal Bloodworth Charles Rekerdres Ray Johnson Bob Shull Bob Bogel Harold (Porque) Patten Charles Bumps) Tribolet Harry Hayes Fred Enke Lincoln Richmornd Lloyd Hollis Bert Pratt Don Gooder Bill Allin Tim Ballantyne Norman Gaisford Myron Bobby Tom Burrows Dale Edwards Jack Frakes Tom Fridena Bob Murray Fom Smith Bill Tucker Charles Yost Tracy Haskins Max Klinger Bob Ingram

Oracle Camp Opens July 8

The Campo del Cielo Girl Scout camp starts its first two week session on July 8 with transport from the Little House at 10 15 am. Registration for the July 8 period is full but vacancies exist for the July 22 second period. Camp staff includes director Mrs Virginia Brooks and unit leaders Mrs Pauline Leinweber Miss Thela Cameron Mrs Ethel Jane Moore and Mrs Mildred Deitering with dietitian Mrs Osa Zinn and nurse Mrs W Lockland. Junior assistants are Mary Edwards Mary Thornd Toby Richards and Betty Jean Mills. Activities include crafts dramatics camping cooking outdoors with some trips and campfires. A girl elected council plans activities. Baggage limited to one suitcase and one bed roll. Messages to Mrs H B Phenicie. Scouts Own service Sunday and visitors day Sunday afternoon.

Pauline Leinweber Thela Cameron Ethel Jane Moore Benson Mildred Deitering Osa Zinn W. Lockland Mary Edwards Mary Thornd Toby Richards Betty Jean Mills Forest Service H. EB. Phenicie

Juanita Smith Weds Richard Herschieder in Tucson

Mr and Mrs Ora Smith announce the marriage of their daughter Juanita to Richard Herschieder son of the late Dr M Herschieder. The ceremony was at University Methodist church read by Rev Maurice Ballenger on Monday evening June 17. Juanita from Lafayette Indiana has wintered in Tucson and worked as a fashion model while serving two years in the WAVES. The groom formerly served in the Seabees. They reside at the Geronimo hotel.

Ora Smith Juanita Richard Herschieder M. Herschieder University Methodist Church Maurice Ballenger Lafayette Ind Tucson Seabees

Herbert couple to spend summer in Livingston Montana

Mr and Mrs Charles Herbert of Saguaro Heights will spend the summer in Livingston Montana where Mr Herbert will be associated with a branch of Western Ways Photographic Service company.

Charles Herbert Saguaro Heights Livingston, Mont Herbert Western Ways Photographic Service Company

Chatter Highlights Sports Year’s Entertaining Stretch

The piece notes baseball wrestling and swimming draw crowds this season with players like Billy Mann at second base and Mary Hutchinson on the bench for Gee Genung. It also mentions Margie Peggs receiving a ring from Bill Kalt and the Woods in Altadena with George at Burroughs Adding Machine Co.

Billy Mann Mary Hutchinson Gee Genung Lyle Morrison Margie Peggs Phoenix U. of A Bill Kalt

Regulars Attend Tuesday Wrestling Bouts Pairings Noted

Adalyn Lovejoy and Milton Wiggons are regulars at Tuesday night wrestling events. Milton plans to enter medical school at Johns Hopkins next year. Another duo seen together includes Vinton Pierce and Ann Smith, with Les Sutherland and Barbara Brookfield also frequenting nearby gatherings.

Adalyn Lovejoy Milton Wiggons Milton Johns Hopkins Vinton Pierce Ann Smith Les Sutherland Barbara Brookfield

Young West Point Lieutenant Near Home On Leave

Marshall Jones and his father Gerald are seen together at the ball park. Marshall will be stationed at Williams Field when his leave expires, keeping him near home and family.

West Point Marshall Jones Gerald Ball Park Marshall Williams Field

Babe Hawke Visits on Army Inspection Flight

Babe Hawke arrived on an Army inspection tour flying a B 25 bomber from Colorado Springs where he is stationed. He remains active in diving efforts and continues to train with the unit.

Babe” Hawke Army Eee Colorado Springs

Tucker family heads to New York from Tucson

Jeanne Tetreau Tucker and her young son announce their departure from Tucson to join her husband in New York on July 10. Tuck is out of the Army after flying over the Hump and now works for American Overseas. Jeanne and the baby are well and plan to set up house.

Jeanne Tetreau Tucker Tucson Papa New York Tuck Jeanne

Radio to broadcast Chicken Every Sunday to foreign countries

Rosemary Drachman Taylor notes the international radio department of the Department of State will air Chicken Every Sunday overseas. The program is praised as reflecting true aspects of American customs and culture.

Rosemary Drachman Taylor International Radio Department The Department of State

Soda slang puzzles and curious phrases explained

A playful note about soda slang with quirky definitions. It claims stretch a crowd equals three cakes, a pair equals two servings, a crowd equals three, draw one equals coffee one, and invites belief in the simple coding.

Undefined slang phrases in a snack shop dialogue

The text reads like a glossary of playful shorthand where straw dust equals a strawberry malted milkshake and choc shake stands for chocolate shake. The phrase ham and hints at eggs in a dish or drink, illustrating casual menu shorthand.

March happenings guide town chatter and arrivals

Seen about town notes Joy Godbout waits with mother for baby brother at the doctor’s office as young shoppers are entertained. Ensign Aylmer Kinnison is home on leave after a new commission. Camille Roggio remains cheerful and full of fun amid the town’s busy week.

Little Joy Godbout Brother Ensign Aylmer Kinnison Camille Roggio

Lines at Safe Way and Butcher Ticket Scramble

Long lines form at Stone Avenue Safe Way store each morning by 8 with customers awaiting service. Shoppers scramble for butcher tickets as fast as possible while the situation lasts.

Stone Avenue Safeway

Get Together Hosts Friends At Dittmann Home

A group of young Tucson couples gathered for an evening at the home of Mr and Mrs George F Dittmann 442 North Country Club Road. Hosts were Mr and Mrs George Fritz Dittmann Jr with a partial guest list including Edgar Rucker Richard Meilan Walter Neilsen Austin McWhorter William Mitchell Mac Lovitt Gamble Dick Joe Pruitt John Black Tom Moore Tom Norris Gilbert Raymond William Sparks William Pyle Lee Smith George Bedell Jr Hamilton Catlin Paul Voorhees Dr Carl Neimeyer Capt Milton Moore Milton Rhea Mrs John Kreuzmann and Miss Kate Cawthon.

George F. Dittmann North Country Club Road Tucson George Fritz Dittmann, Jr Mssrs Mines Edgar Rucker Richard Meilan Walter Neilsen Austin McWhorter William Mitchell Mac Lovitt Gamble Dick Joe Pruitt John Black Tom Moore Tom Norris Gilbert Raymond William Sparks William Pyle Lee Smith George Bedell, Jr Hamilton Catlin Paul Voorhees Carl Neimeyer Milton Moore Milton Rhea John Kreuzmann Kate Cawthon

Douglas Dick Shines in The Searching Wind in New York

Former University of Arizona student Douglas Dick receives strong reviews for his role in The Searching Wind, opening on the East Coast. He previously starred in Yellow Jacket at the university and worked in New York theater and as a model before moving to Hollywood last fall. Time magazine credits him with top acting honors for a moving portrayal of a war veteran son.

University of Arizona Douglas Dick New York Gamble Dick Conover Agency Hollywood Paramount Time Robert Young Sylvia Sidney Ann Richards

University Methodist church WSCS plans July meeting

The WSCS will hold its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church with Mrs. Loma Whitlock leading the program. Circles will hold separate business sessions at that time. The Wesleyan service guild will not meet in July.

WSCS University Methodist Church Loma Whitlock Wesleyan Service Guild

Pasadena Methodist conference attendance and ordination

Rev. and Mrs. Maurice Ballenger with Dorothea and Sidney Lawson visit Pasadena for a Methodist conference. The Lawsons plan to return soon and the Ballengers will continue coast vacation. Rev. Franklin Greene of the First Methodist church will be ordained tomorrow, accompanied by his mother Mrs. Myrtle Greene. Also in Pasadena are Rev. Hilka Green and Rev. E. Salzman.

Maurice Ballenger Dorothea Sidney Lawson Pasadena Lawson Ballengers Franklin Greene First Methodist Church Myrtle Greene St. Louis, Mo Hilka Green E. Salzman

Nashville Bride Weds, Couple Spends Summer in Tucson

Mrs Richard Braun Miller and her husband, formerly Miss Earle Katherine Fields of Birmingham, spent the summer in Tucson after their June 11 Nashville wedding. They plan to return to Nashville in fall as Mr Miller resumes medical studies at Vanderbilt University.

Richard Braun Miller

Presbyterian Nuptials Read Miss Frances Ranahan and Clark Bishop

Miss Frances Ranahan daughter of Mrs R F Johnson Lake Worth Florida and S B Sowell Inglewood California wed Clark W Bishop son of Mrs Helen Bishop 125 Calle El Centro in a 4 PM Trinity Presbyterian church ceremony officiated by Rev Leland Koening. Mrs Martina Powell played. They will live at 2016 East Water street. The bride is a University of Arizona home economics sophomore and the groom a University of Arizona graduate and Sigma Chi member now in loans at Southern Arizona Bank. He served three years in infantry with seven months in Europe.

Frances Ranahan R. F. Johnson Lake Worth Fla S. B. Sowell Inglewood Calif Clark W. Bishop Helen Bishop Calle el Centro Trinity Presbyterian Church Leland W. Koening Martina Powell Sigma Chi Lieberstraum

Trimble Couple Retreats To Paradise Inn For Two Weeks

Dr and Mrs H L Trimble of 2148 Grant Road depart Monday for Paradise Inn near Greer for a two week stay, planning a quiet vacation and return date after their trip.

H. L. Trimble Grant Road Paradise Inn Greer

Mrs. Farness Returns from Coast Trip

Mrs. O. J. Farness of 4623 East Grant road came back Thursday by plane after six weeks in San Francisco with Maj. Farness at Letterman General Hospital and a week in Los Angeles visiting friends. Major Farness expects release from service soon. Mrs. Don McCord and son Maxell plan a month in La Jolla, California, after leaving their Silverbell road ranch tomorrow.

O. J. Farness East Grant Road San Francisco Maj. Farness Letterman General Hospital Los Angeles Don McCord Maxwell Silverbell Road la Jolla Calif

Miss Florence Pond Leaves for New York City

Miss Florence Pond of Wilmot road has departed for New York City to spend the summer season there.

Florence Pond Wilmot Road New York City

Ferguson couple to spend summer in Lenox and eastern points

Rev. and Mrs George Ferguson will depart early next week for a summer in Lenox Massachusetts with his family and other eastern stops before returning to 2100 East Fourth Street shortly after September 1. Mrs Ferguson s son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Neilson Brown of the Buena Vista ranch will also leave for Philadelphia to spend several weeks.

George Ferguson Lenox Mass Rev. Ferguson East Fourth Street

Mitton Couple Headed to Massachusetts and Maine

Dr and Mrs H E Mitton of 522 East Helen street depart tomorrow for Arlington Massachusetts to visit his family. They will then spend a month in Houston Maine visiting her kin and will be in Tucson on September 1.

H. E. Mitton East Helen Street Arlington Mass Dr. Mitton Houston Mrs. Mitton Tucson

Arizona educator to judge at Chicagoland music festival

Sara Mason Reece of the University of Arizona will depart Tucson July 13 for Chicago to judge at Chicagoland’s annual musical festival. She will stay about six weeks with her parents Dr. and Mrs. G. A. Mason, will give several concerts, and Ruth Keller of Chicago, one of her pupils, competes in the August 18 festival at Soldier Field. Reece is married to Capt. Raymond H. Reece stationed in Tucson with the Army recruiting office.

Sara Mason Reece University of Arizona Tucson Chicago Reece Raymond H. Reece Army

McKales Vacation in Harbor Springs Michigan

Mr and Mrs J F McKale and daughter Marian of 801 East Second street are vacationing in Harbor Springs Michigan and plan to return to Tucson around July 15.

J. F. McKale Marian East Second Street Harbor Springs Mich Tucson

Reisners Vacationing in Rochester Minnesota

Rev and Mrs Royal Reisner along with sons Douglas and Gregory are spending their vacation in Rochester Minnesota and plan to return to Tucson in about two months.

Royal Reisner Douglas and Gregory Rochester Minn Tucson

Tharp Family Visiting Houston Relatives Plans Tucson Return

Rev and Mrs R H Tharp with daughters Jo and Charlotte visit their sons in law Mr and Mrs John Baugh and Mr and Mrs Vernon Simons in Houston Texas. They expect to return to Tucson about July 20.

R. H. Tharp Charlotte Houston Tex John Baugh Vernon Simons Tucson

Mrs McKibber and Susan Visit Gannon Family

Mrs R B McKibber and her daughter Susan of San Diego are spending two weeks with Mr and Mrs E D Gannon at 512 South Sixth Avenue and will visit friends in Bowie. Guests include Dr and Mrs Lockwood Towne and their two daughters of Buffalo New York. Towne, formerly a Tucson resident, will begin an internship at St Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix.

R. B. McKibber Susan San Diego McKibben E. D. Gannon South Sixth Avenue Bowie

Welcome Visitors From Missouri To The Kasbah

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Alfred Criley and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pettigrew Wiley arrive this week from Columbia Missouri as weekend guests of Jonathan Schultz at The Kasbah. Marguerite Wallace Criley teaches personal grooming at Stephens College in Columbia. Criley and Wiley are Missouri postal service employees. Schultz oversees the international fort exchange office with plans to tour Mexican postal installations in Mexcali and Tijuana next week.

Lewis Alfred Criley Robert Pettigrew Wiley Columbia Jonathan Schultz Kasbah Marguerite Wallace Criley Stephens College Criley Wiley United States Postal Service Missouri Schultz International Fort Exchange Mexico Nogales Gateway Mexcali Tijuana Mex

Slate brothers accompany discharge veteran to Berkeley

Robert Slate, after four years of service and discharge, enrolled at the University of California at Berkeley. He was escorted to Los Angeles by his brother Harvey, who has returned to Tucson, and they are sons of Mrs. Margaret N. Slate of 738 North Sixth Avenue.

Robert Slate University of California At Berkeley Los Angeles Harvey Tucson Margaret N. Slate North Sixth Avenue

Mrs Danwaddie to Return to Tucson From West

Mrs Charles Danwaddie of Houston Texas, a winter visitor here this season, will head back to Tucson Monday from Los Angeles where she has been visiting.

Charles Danwaddie Houston Tex Tucson Los Angeles

Local couples wed at First Christian Church in two ceremonies

Marion G Spann and Kenneth F Strother of Los Angeles were married in the parsonage by Rev. Wesley P Ford with Mrs Ford and Mrs J E Abbott present. Marian W Smith of Los Angeles and John A Heckler of San Marino Calif exchanged vows at the First Christian church with Rev. Ford officiating and both couples attended by Mrs Ford and Mrs J E Abbott.

Marion G. Spann Kenneth F. Strother Los Angeles First Christian Church Wesley P. Ford Marian W. Smith John A. Heckler San Marino Calif Rev. Ford Ford J. E. Abbott

Arizona College Girls Visit Grand Canyon During Summer Session

Mrs. Alice P. Harkey and Clara B. West with 33 students from Arizona State College Flagstaff joined a Grand Canyon trip by the Williams and Cameron loop route. Another Canyon visit is planned for tomorrow with tours to Petrified Forest Oak Creek Canyon and the Hopi and Navajo reservations on the schedule.

Alice P. Harkey Clara B. West Arizona State College At Flagstaff Grand Canyon Williams and Cameron Canyon Petrified Forest Oak Creek Canyon

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Pi Phis Entertain Tucsons Paul Patsy Mike Mary Eileen Gene Ann East Joseph Francis O'Connor All Saints' Church Lynn Mary Patricia Cosgrove John P. Chaddock East Third Street O'Connor Arizona Trust Company Army Air Forces Davis-Monthan Field Reggie Russell Sigma Chis Oracle Juanita Smith Brother George Mildred Wood Altadena George Burroughs Adding Machine Company Tom Estelle Georgia Kappas Pi Phis Kappa Kappa Gamma Ruth Corbett North Main Street Kappa Active Miriam Hamilton Meade Powell Lorena de Sanctis Rushees Joy Kalt E. B. Stanley Miss Corbett
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