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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1940

Page

2

Educators Set For Joint Conference At University Campus

The joint education conference begins 8 p.m. tomorrow in room 106 of the museum building with J. O. Mullen presiding. Friday’s program at 9:30 a.m. in the agricultural auditorium features a discussion on when a school system is democratic led by Ganoung Dinges Rouse and Taylor, with E. D. Ring presiding and a university dinner that night. Saturday covers credits in non academic subjects, an open forum on propaganda and officer elections, closing at noon.

Arizona Education Council University of Arizona J. O. Mullen Alfred Atkinson R. A. Ganoung Department of Classroom Teachers L. C. Dinges Yuma L. T. Rouse Hervey Taylor Mesa Union High School Ring E. D. Ring County School Superintendents Association University

History Unit To Take Trip To Chiricahua National Monument

The Twexon Natural History society plans a May outing to Chiricahua National Monument on a Saturday led by Fred Wynn and Joseph S. Wright. The caravan departs Carnegie Library at 8 a.m. via US Highway 80 to Benson and then to the monument with a public campsite. A Massie point visit, herbarium with 400 species, and a return to Cochise memorial park in the Taragoon mountains are included. The trip may be the season’s last.

Twexon Natural History Society Chiricahua National Monument Fred Wynn Joseph S. Wright Carnegie Library U. S. Highway 80 Benson Monument National Park Service Faraway Ranch Frank L. Fish Massie Point Tucson Wynn Coronado National Forest Cochise Memorial Park Taragoon Mountains

Subpoena Issued for Liquor Official in Bee's Tavern Case

County Attorney J Mercer Johnson announced a new subpoena for John Duncan state liquor head to testify May 8 in the trial of Beatrice Costine 37 oper ator of Bee's Tavern on Oracle Road charged with selling liquor without a license. The case was delayed when Duncan did not appear. The attorney says complaints from residents prompted the action after Costine's license renewal was denied last January.

J. Mercer Johnson John Duncan Beatrice Costine Bee’s Tavern Oracle Road Duncan

Air taxi service hearing scheduled in Arizona

The Arizona Corporation Commission docketed the application of B and G Airlines Ltd to operate a taxi service and charter trips anywhere in the state for May 8. No home landing field was designated.

Phoenix B. and G. Airlines, Ltd Arizona Corporation Commission

University of Arizona Women’s Swim Pageant Tickets On Sale

Tickets for the annual University of Arizona women’s swimming pageant go on sale at the university book store in the recreation center and at Howard and Stofft’s downtown. The event runs May 8 and 9 at 8 p.m. with more than 50 co-eds participating.

University of Arizona University Book Store Howard and Stofft’s

Dunbar PTA Set to Meet at School Auditorium

The Dunbar PTA will meet on Thursday at 8 30 p m in the school auditorium. The meeting will begin home hygiene classes to be started during the session.

Dunbar Pta

Ocotillo Club Meeting At YWCA With Installations

The Ocotillo Club of the YWCA will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m. Officers will be installed and an informal social hour will follow the business meeting.

Ocotillo Club

Cornell Alumni Club Luncheon At Pioneer Hotel

The Cornell Alumni Club plans its final luncheon of the season tomorrow at 12 15 p m in the Pioneer hotel. Dr R C Gibbs chair of the Cornell physics department will be the special guest leading the program.

Cornell Pioneer Hotel R. C. Gibbs Cornell University

Churches Raise About 351 for Chinese Relief in Tucson

Approximately 351.86 has been collected in Tucson through cooperation of churches for Chinese relief. Sunday collections by Episcopal 146.34 Presbyterian 93.30 First Christian 42.45 University Methodists 33.55 First Methodist 28.00 Congregational 8.22. collections will continue.

Tucson Episcopal Presbyterian First Christian University Methodists First Methodist Congregational

University of Arizona Health Talk on Cancer Tonight

Dr Jerome E Andes director of health at the University of Arizona will deliver a public lecture on cancer at 8 o clock tonight in the agricultural hall on the campus.

Jerome E. Andes University of Arizona

Phi Kappa Phi Dinner For Dr Gibbs At Cornell Faculty

Phi Kappa Phi plans a 6 45 p m dinner tomorrow honoring Dr Gibbs national fellowship chairman of the fraternity. The event at the university dining hall will honor Dr Gibbs of the Cornell university faculty.

PHI Kappa Phi R. C. Gibbs Gibbs Cornell University

Timely motion pictures shown at university library

Switzerland Holland and Belgium films will be shown at 7 p m tomorrow in room 110 on the university campus library.

Timely Switzerland Holland Belgium

A Touch of School Spirit at University of Arizona

The University of Arizona will add a display of school spirit with red and blue verbenas lining the main drive into the campus. The flowers will extend from the main entrance between the sidewalk and curb to the flagpole, creating a colorful approach to the grounds.

University of Arizona

Anthropology seminar leaves UA for Amerind excavations

A six member anthropology seminar from the University of Arizona departed this afternoon to visit the Amerind excavations near Dragoon and will return this evening.

University of Arizona Dragoon

Four-H Club Band to Broadcast on KTUC

The 4-H Club Band from Casa Grande will present a radio program tomorrow at 3 15 p m on KTUC. The broadcast originates from the University of Arizona campus.

Casa Grande KTUC University of Arizona

Bezin Named U S Bureau of Mines Fellow at Arizona

John B Bezin of Crystal Falls Michigan is appointed a fellow in the U S bureau of mines for the coming school year at the University of Arizona. The appointment was made by President Alfred Atkinson. Bezin is a candidate for a bachelor of science degree this June at Michigan College of Mining and Technology.

John B. Bezin Crystal Falls Mich U. S. Bureau of Mines University of Arizona Alfred Atkinson Bezin Michigan College of Mining and Technology

Dorcas Society Meeting At Grace Lutheran

The Dorcas Society of Grace Lutheran church will convene Thursday at 2 PM at Mrs. Frank Block's home 1739 East Hawthorne for a church group gathering.

Dorcas Society OF Grace Lutheran Church Frank Block East Hawthorne

Charles W. Jones Committed to State Hospital for the Insane

Charles W. Jones, 47, arrested last week after being found on the street in women’s clothes, was ordered committed today in superior court to the state hospital for the insane.

Charles W. Jones Superior Court State Hospital For the

Major Wade Killen Heads to Conduct Classes

Major Wade Killen instructor at Tucson reserve officers section No 1 left today to conduct classes in Safford Roswell Las Cruces and El Paso. He will return in about a week.

Wade Killen Tucson Safford Roswell Las Cruces el Paso

Sheriff seeks Byron Swain after car found abandoned

Sheriff's deputies today were trying to locate Byron N. Swain a veteran's hospital employee living at 628 North Stone Avenue. Swain's car was found abandoned along the railroad yesterday.

Byron N. Swain Veterans’ Hospital North Stone Avenue Swain

Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin

Constipation relief paired with pepsin to aid digestion and calm stomach distress. The Syrup Pepsin dissolves undigested protein and the Senna laxative stimulates bowel movements. Pleasant tasting for families and recommends purchasing at a druggist.

Tucson Lodge No. 4 to Confer Third Degree Tonight

Members and officers of Tucson lodge No. 4 F and A M will confer the third degree on candidates tonight in the Masonic temple.

Tucson Lodge No. 4 A. M Masonic Temple

Young UA Student Gordon Seeley Improves After Injury

Gordon Seeley, 19, University of Arizona student and son of City Manager George Seeley, was reported to be a trifle better after a severe head injury. He was hurt last week diving into a pool and striking a rock in Sabino Canyon.

Gordon Seeley University of Arizona George Seeley Seeley Sabino Canyon

Compromise likely on Canyon Road abandonment plan faces county board

Pima county supervisors hear Monday arguments on abandoning Bear canyon and Walker roads to prevent land division. John Miguel, owner, seeks abandonment. a compromise proposes a property line thoroughfare to the Catalina mountains for hiking and horseback use. Protests come from chamber of commerce secretary C Edgar Goyette and several landowners.

Pima Bear Canyon Walker John Miguel Catalina Mountains Coronado National Forest Bear Miguel Holdings C. Edgar Goyette Chamber of Commerce John W. Harrison Eva Cloud Ruth Walker Mary M. Bower Lillian M. Martin

Second Charge Facing Tarin

Tarin, a 27 year old ex convict, faces a new charge alongside assault with a deadly weapon. Police say he stole a $60 camera and $25 spectacles from C. Y. Tom of T. and T. market on South Sixth avenue Monday night. The stabbing occurred yesterday when Navajo Indian Paul Begay was accosted on West Congress street. Tarin waived preliminary hearing and was held to answer in superior court on $1,000 bond.

Raymond Tarin James Brady Tarin C. Y. Tom T. and T. Market South Sixth Avenue Brady Tom Paul Begay Tuba City Begay West Congress Street Justice Court

Ice Cream Heist Hits Sunrise Dairy in Wabash

Police hunt a gang after thieves broke into Sunrise Dairy in Wabash taking seven to ten gallons of vanilla ice cream and leaving no cash. The incident drew local attention to a sweet tooth crime with no money stolen.

Wabash Ind. U.P Sunrise

No Second Tax On Autos Here Assessor Says

Pima county assessor Charles M. Taylor announced that current motor vehicle tolls will be computed under the old ad valorem law for the present. New car buyers will pay only for titles and plates this year, with taxes due under ad valorem next year. Used car buyers with current tolls will remit for title changes, while those with no current tax paid will settle tolls under ad valorem.

Charles M. Taylor Pima County Taylor State Supreme Court Arizona Phoenix Maricopa County

Street Improvement Bills Sent To Tucson Property Owners

Bills totaling 15777.27 were mailed today to Tucson property owners for street improvement costs. Principal and interest payments are due in December, with reduced interest starting June 2. New bill forms show each assessment in detail, replacing the old total-cost only format.

Tucson R. R. Guthrie Guthrie

Preliminary hearing set for murder case in Bridges

A preliminary hearing in the murder case against Drury William Bridges 38 is scheduled for 1 30 PM tomorrow in justice court. Bridges is charged with shooting William Haygood 37 a Negro in the street at Congress street and Sixth avenue after an argument over Bridges window cleaning business.

Drury William Bridges William Haygood Justice Court Bridges Congress Street Sixth Avenue Haygood

Finnish Geologists Appeal for Aid to Rejoin World Study

A circular from the Geological Survey of Finland appeals to geologists worldwide for financial help as Finland aims to resume its role in global geological research. The message notes wartime destruction, preserved archives, and Finnish resolve to endure and support Western civilization with international aid.

Geological Survey of Finland G. M. Butler College of Mines and Engineering University of Arizona

Shirley Temple Noted as Youngest in Who's Who in America

The reference lists Shirley Temple as the youngest individual named in Who's Who in America, highlighting her early prominence and public recognition.

Shirley Temple

Woman Held for Trial in Shooting Kin

Beatrice Costine a 37 year old tavern keeper was held to answer assault with a deadly weapon in superior court after being accused of shooting her 24 year old sister in law during an argument at Bee's Tavern on Oracle road. Her daughter Anita Costine Dickerson was ordered held as a material witness with a 500 bond. The injured woman Mrs Nene Thomas also known as Irene Vanek and her husband were reported abroad in Florida. The daughter's testimony prompted a bench warrant to bring her to court.

Beatrice Costine Justice Court Justice of the Peace W. Gardner J. Mercer Johnson Nene

Alabama homicides drop 29 in 1939, health bureau reports

Alabama saw 29 fewer homicides in 1939 than in 1938 according to the state health department vital statistics bureau. The decline signals improving safety conditions across the state.

Montgomery Ala. A Alabama State Health Department Vital Statistics Bureau

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