Wheeler Files Statement On Smith Charges
Acting Chief Harold C. Wheeler filed with the city civil service commission a charges document seeking the dismissal of Jay D. Smith, suspended police captain, over scandalous conduct and falsification claims tied to a January accident and related repairs. Smith was suspended 30 days and has 48 hours to answer plus three days to request a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold C. Wheeler
City Civil Service Commission
Jay D. Smith
Wheeler
Smith
North Stone Avenue
Drachman Street
Police Department
East Sixth Street
North Plumer Avenue
South Sixth Avenue
Packard
North
Stone Avenue
Y M C A Secretaries Meet in Arizona Chapter Session
YMCA secretaries from Phoenix, Miami, Douglas, Bisbee and Tucson gather at Pioneer hotel for the annual Arizona chapter meeting. Rev. Richard A. Dawson opens with devotion, L. E. Norrie delivers main address, discussions cover men's work and boys' work, with results summarized by Norrie and local arrangements by Hervey Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Phoenix
Miami
Douglas, Bisbee
Tucson
Pioneer Hotel
Arizona
National Association of “Y
Richard A. Dawson
First Congregational Church
L. E. Norrie
Los Angeles
Pacific Southwest Area
S. A. B. Donaldson
Miami Association
Elmer F. Coble
Norrie
Hervey Smith
Tucson Association
Publishers Accept Tucson Man's Work
Nelson C. Nye of Arva del Sol ranch near Benson negotiates with Macmillan for Smoke Talk a 60000 word novel based on Billy the Kid exploits in Lincoln County New Mexico. Nye wrote the book mostly in New Mexico and finished it recently and expects to stay in Arizona to write further pioneer and gold rush era works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy the Kid
Lincoln County
N. M
Macmillan Company
New York
Nelson C. Nye
Arva del Sol Ranch
Here
Benson and Nogales
Nye
New Mexico
Greaterville
Santa Rita Mountains
Arizona
Southwest
Tucson man released after fatal stabbing in home
William M. White 64 was released on his own recognizance after admitting stabbing Andrew Jackson 35 in self defense at White’s home 819 North Tenth Avenue Jackson died from a severed jugular White’s coroner inquest is set for next Tuesday morning Jackson and Barbara White 35 were to marry in Tucson after moving from Oregon last December
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. White
Cdin B. Dodd
White
Andrew Jackson
North Tenth Avenue
Jackson
Barbara White
Oregon
Miss White
Tucson
Parker
Officers Named in Skid Row Beating Probe
Two veteran San Francisco officers, Patrolmen Joseph Green and John Desmond, were suspended while formal complaints for unprovoked assault are prepared after a Stanford freshman duo, Don Allan and Carter Barber, alleged they were beaten during a sociological study on Skid Row. Allan showed injuries as the youths accused the officers in a lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Stanford University
Michael J. Riodran
Joseph Francis Green
John J. Desmond
Don Allan
Redwood City
Calif
Carter Barber
Winnetka
Ill
Allan
Riordan
Desmond
Abyless Funeral Held Here Today
Funeral services for Mrs. Dolores F Abyless 70 who died yesterday morning at her home 229 West 22nd Street were held this afternoon at the Santa Cruz church Burial will be in the family plot in Holy Hope cemetery She came to Tucson 50 years ago from Guaymas Sonora Mexico and is survived by three daughters Mrs L Valencia Mrs A Faragut and Mrs L A Wells seven grandchildren and one great grandchild all of Tucson Arrangements were completed through the Reilly Undertaking company
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolores F. Abyless
West 22Nd
Santa Cruz Church
Holy Hope Cemetery
Abyless
Guaymas Sonora
Mexico
L. Valencia
A. Faragut
L. A. Wells
Tucson
Reilly Undertaking Company
Mother and children escape apartment collapse in Scottsdale
Wall of an apartment and the adjoining business building, weakened by recent rains, collapsed yesterday as Mrs. F. H. Bratcher and her two daughters aged two and four fled. Damage was estimated at 2000 dollars by owner Earl Shipp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsdale
F. H. Bratcher
Earl Shipp
Union Musicians to Play Sunday Concert in Armory Plaza
The Union Musicians swing band will perform this Sunday at 3 o'clock in Armory plaza after Bisbee High School cancellation. Ernie Lewis of local 771 organized the program, aided by 125 Tucson musicians and a 17 piece swing ensemble. The union, founded in 1915, now owns its own building at 620 South Sixth avenue with a recording studio. Local 771, affiliated with the AFL, notes its status as Tucson’s first union with dedicated headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory Plaza
Union Musicians
Bisbee High School
Ernie Lewis
Tucson
American Federation of Labor
South Sixth Avenue
Local 771
Dartmouth Alumni Luncheon Near Tucson
Dartmouth alumni in the Tucson area will meet for a Monday luncheon in the parlor of the Pioneer hotel. All alumni in the district are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dartmouth
Tucson
Pioneer Hotel
Rosicrucian Philosophy Volumes Added at Carnegie Library
Additional volumes on Rosicrucianism have been added to the local Carnegie library collection. The new works expand access to Rosicrucian philosophy for researchers and readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
Alyce Mills School Adds Adaline Giles to Staff
The Alyce Mills School of dancing announces Miss Adaline Giles of Hollywood has joined the staff to replace Don LaVar who was drafted and called to service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alyce Mills School of Dancing
Adaline Giles
Hollywood
Don LaVar
City dance at Armory for Fort Huachuca basketball team
The City Recreation Department sponsors a tonight nine o clock dance in the Armory in honor of the Fort Huachuca basketball team. The WPA orchestra provides music and members of the Dunbar community are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Recreation Department
Fort Huachuca
WPA
Dunbar
Meeting of the Latin American Club Tonight
The Latin American Club will hold a meeting tonight at 8 o'clock in the club rooms located at 30 North Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Church
Nursing Activities Committee to Meet in Tucson
The Tucson chapter of the American Red Cross announces a Wednesday 7:30 pm meeting at the Pioneer hotel. Mrs George Ferguson serves as nursing committee chairman and will preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nursing Activities’ Committee of
Tucson
American Red Cross
Pioneer Hotel
George Ferguson
O Dowd to Speak at Tucson Engineers Club Meeting
J. J. O'Dowd will be the principal speaker at the Tucson Engineers' club meeting at 6 30 p m Monday in the San Carlos restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. O'Dowd
Tucson Engineers’ Club
San Carlos
Knights of Pythias Lodge No 9 meets in Odd Fellows hall
Knights of Pythias Tuc son Lodge No 9 will meet Monday evening at 7 30 in Odd Fellows hall 135 South Sixth avenue. The rank of Page will be conferred on three candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights OF Pythias
Tucson Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
South Sixth Avenue
Honor Court Scout Awards Presented in Tuc son
Boy Scouts of the Catalina council received honors at a court of honor in Tucson Senior High School auditorium. Judge William G. Hall presided as master of ceremonies with 13 southern Arizona troops in attendance. Troop 4 won the special swimming pennant. 10 plaques were awarded to troops for outstanding accomplishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of Catalina Council
Tucson
William G. Hall
Arizona
Billy Epperson
Bob Blaise
Bob Kaple
Johnny Walker
Leslie Brewer
Clint Helbig
W. E. Naaman
Coolidge
Hayden
Ray
Florence
Civic Service
Tom Sayers
R. D. Pike
Mercedes Quihuis Dies at Residence
Miss Mercedes Quihuis 27 dies at home 102 W 21st St A requiem mass is set for 9 am Monday at Santa Cruz church Rev Estanislao to officiate Burial at Holy Hope Cemetery She was born in Tucson a Tucson High School graduate Survived by father Trinidad mother Eloisa three brothers Trinidad Jr Manuel Frank and a sister Soledad Gamboa Funeral arrangements by the Tucson mortuary The body lies in state at the home tomorrow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Cruz Church
Mercedes Quihuis
21St Street
Estanislao
Holy Hope Cemetery
Quihuis
Tucson
Tucson High School
Trinidad
Eloisa
Trinidad, Jr
Manuel
Frank
Sacramento
Calif
Soledad Gamboa
Armstrong To Address Group At Arizona Tuberculosis Convention
Dr. Glenn V. Armstrong of Los Angeles will speak at the Arizona Anti Tuberculosis association convention in Santa Rita hotel with sessions starting at 2 pm and an evening dinner at 6 30 pm featuring his address. Public papers by local health officials and experts will cover tuberculosis problems among Spanish speaking Arizonans with discussions led by Dr John Alexander and Dr S H James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn V. Armstrong
Los Angeles Tuberculosis Association
Los Angeles Council of Social Agencies
Arizona Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Santa Rita Hotel
Vera Thomas
Pima County
L. H. Howard
A. B. Sieh
Pima County Welfare Board
Hans A Nelson
Ajo Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Jane Rider
Arizona N. Y. A
Harry V. Bene
Frank Williams
Arizona State Board of Health
Caroline Montoya
R. N
Arizona
John Alexander
Ann Arbor
Mich
S. H. James
Veteran’s Bureau Administration
Armstrong
Edna May Flower
Pima County Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Public Records Divorces Filed in Superior Court
William G. Hall presiding hears Marcella M. Hopper versus Morris R. Hopper divorce judgment. Frank Dodsworth Jr. versus Roberta Dodsworth divorce complaint. Inez Burson versus Wayne Burson divorce decree. Rueben F. Warren versus Marcella Warren divorce complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
William G. Hall
Marcella M. Hopper
Morris R. Hopper
Frank Dodsworth, Jr
Roberta Dodsworth
Inez Burson
Wayne Burson
Rueben F. Warren
Marcella Warren
Justice Court Trials Set for March 12 and Inquest Next Tuesday
Justice Court presided by C. W. Gardner sets trial for Robert Montana charged with reckless driving on March 12. An inquest is scheduled for next Tuesday in the death of Andrew Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Court
C. W. Gardner
Robert Montana
Andrew Jackson
Police Court Actions In Local Session
Judge Paul Cella presided as Porfirio Rivera faced concealed weapons charges and was continued to Monday. W. M. White, held on suspicion of homicide, was released on own recognizance pending an inquest. Orville Hartung and Jimmie Burns were charged with vagrancy, fined ten dollars or ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Cella
Porfirio Rivera
W. M. White
Orville Hartung
Jimmie Burns
Tucson Couples Obtain Marriage Licenses
Mrs. Belle D Hall Clerk Richard Molina 19 and Alicia Pare das 16 both of Tucson receive marriage licenses. Joseph C Carson 25 and Dorothy E Nagel 20 both of Tucson also receive licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle D. Hall
Richard Molina
Alicia Paredas
Tucson
Joseph C. Carson
Dorothy E. Nagel
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Civil Service
Frisco
Parker Mortuary
Bisbee
Union
Billy Knighton
Gene Peterman
Herb Jimmerson
Curtis Kimball
Fritz Glover
Garland Hampton
Reggie Proper
Norman Michea
Ira Schneider
Clifton Schmitt
Ed Corrall
Ladd Haverty
Gail Keyser
Monté Farr
Jimmy Fox
al Saunders
Catalina
Leon Tassler
Isaiah Taylor
Robert Washington
Bob Murray
Wayne Nelson
Nelvin Stock
Lothaire Abegg
George Hardy
Howard Friedman
Joe Goff
Kenneth Haymore
Johnny McLaughlin
Marwood Fisher
George Lemmon
Edward Bolton
Leon Porter
Edwin G. Troutman
Eugene Russell
Virgil Carson
Robert Dean Gammell
Lowell C. Bailey Jr
Freddie Snyder
Bill Bigglestone
Harry Johnson
Stanley Robbins
Bill Stowell
Troop 9
Tenderfoot
Arthur Martinez
Rueben Vital
John Webster
John Woods
Gene Cauthron
Albert Montes
Clotis Ursuery
John Jacobson
Rue Shurtz
Lawrence O. Hicks
Harold Wasson
Troop 10
Eloy
George Canfield
David Torres
Jesse Torres
James Duffer
Nicholas Fleming
Jack Merrill
James Robert Merrill
Edward Weaver
Frank Wilson
Bud Kee
Dery
Celo
Oscar Paredes
Ramon Samayoa
Mickey Zappis
George Sick
Prescott Behn
Jerry Matlock
Delbert Fleck
James Gordon Lent
Troop 15
L. P. Hermes
James E. Brady
Barney Kengla
Troop 19
Jimmie Williams
Raymond Argel
Joe Baca
Walter Brunenkant
Edward Cathemer
Roy Davis
James Dunn
Amos Hawkins
John Knight
Jack Morgan
Edward Pratt
Troop 23
Leo Fanning
William Gemmell
Ross Mayfield
Dayle Wright
Richard Bivin
Eddie Graham
Don Guyer
Arthur Himebaugh
David Kelley
C. T. Masterson
James Morris
Dan Owen
George Stevens
Bill Yoresen
Troop 25
Eugene Anderson
Buddy Sanderson
Reed Chesley
Kenneth Troutt
Young Veasey Jr
Jackie Calloway
Jim Elkins
Sidney Gordon
Ray Hanks
Bill Myers
Mickey Sweeper
Bill Meyers
Wayne Elledge
Stanley Ellis
Floyd Hammon
Joe Hammon
Jack Haven
Bill Irvine
Jack Kjormoe
Lee Lindemann
Sonny McCullough
J. C
John Simpson
Royce Smith
Larry Sowell
Basil Wofford
Troop 27
Nogales
Egbert Firkins Jr
Dayton Kimmeries
Luis C. Ramirez
Albert Whipple
III
Ernest Lee Powell
Hudson Harman
Charles E. Powell Jr
Troop
William Blair Houston Jr
Fred Morgan
Jules Ellingboe
Johnny Cox
Jimmie Creamer
Frank Curry
Howard Edwards
Billy Koveloh
Charles Meadmore
Bobby Miller
Jimmy Miller
Jimmie Stoughton
Roderick Taylor
Roy Trotter
Tom Williamson
Harry Baker
Robert Hernandez
Harry Maxey Jr
George Thompson Jr
Ronald Peterson
Reading
Edward Arntzen
Bob Boice
Frank Boice
Bill McGinnies
Dan McKinney
Acorn
Donald Willins
Billy Weaver
Stanley den Adel
Star Scout
Tony Barcelo
Albert Crawford Jr
Pete Howell
Robert Schofield
Mickey Zappia
Life Scout
Paul Ramsower
Jack Ellis
Roscoe Patton
Gerald M. Allen
John C. Walker
Texas Ranger
Miller Curio CO
E. Congress
Ben D. Gross
Photo Service
Lean
Public Records
Try “Rub-My-Tism
Linimea
Part
Richard Ros Ohn
Richard Roe
Richard John Doe
Roe
Outhern Arizona Bank & Trust Company
Tucson, Arizona
Capital
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
The
Tucson Gas, Electric Light & Power CO
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