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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1940

Page

6

San Agustin Court Holds Annual Dinner

The fifth annual birthday dinner of San Agustin Court Catholic Daughters of America took place at the Pioneer hotel. Members wore org colors purple gold and white with flowers candles and favors. Rev Frances Green gave the principal address. Ave Maria was sung by Ann Veronica Adams and God Bless America closed the evening.

San Agustin Court Catholic Daughters of America Pioneer Hotel Walter Senoir Frances Green SS. Peter and Paul Church Gounod Ann Veronica Adams Beverly Hills M. P. McCarthy America Francis Green Charles Adams Ann Adams Delia Sturgon New York Elizabeth Kearnon San Diego Mesdames W. P. Avon A. F. Burke J. J. O'Dowd Anne Reagan R. P. Richardson Frank Ricke Ellie Simmonds Sarah Sullivan Arthur Sears Walter Senob J. A. Treiber Gus Taylor Jess Taylor W. L. Walsh M. C. Weinzapfel Joe Weinzapfel Anne Barnett Mildred Cummings Evalyn Collins Nancy Campbell Marion David Rose Hourigan Virginia

Exchange Dinner Tonight Between Pi Beta Phi and Phi Gamma Delta

The Pi Beta Phi and Phi Gamma Delta sororities plan an exchange dinner this evening at the two houses. The gathering ends with dancing at one of the houses. Guests at the Phi Gam house include Dodie Augustine and several other named members. Phi Gamma Delta members dining at the Pi Phi chapter include George Dick and others listed.

Pi Beta Phis Phi Gamma Deltas Phi Gam Dodie Augustine Helen le Tarte Jane Allen Frances Ettinger Polly Frenald Marjorie Glick Marion Houston Mary Nelle Hughes Adline Hughes Mary Virginia Jameson Suzanne Kunkle Margaret Florian Betty

Homemakers Are Dance Sponsors For Young People

Sunnyside Homemakers Club sponsored an informal dance for local teens last Saturday with chaperones Mr. and Mrs. O W Dishaw Mr. and Mrs W Orme Mr. and Mrs John Dayton and Mr. and Mrs T R Reusser. Attendees included Betty Colvin Carolyn Crockett Lois Drummond Ruth Drummond Doris McKinney Margaret Nichols Margie Perrine Elaine Ryan Mary Templeton Hazel Ward Betty Welch Mary Welch Sue Welch Carl McAdams Dan McKinney Leonard Standish Robert Thomas Charles Welch Hart Sanquinett George Stough John Finley Terence Doyle and Bob Hale. Refreshments were provided by Thelma Moody L L Ryan and Elizabeth Nichols. A follow up dance is planned for May 18.

Sunnyside Homemakers Club O. W. Dishaw W. Orme John Dayton T. R. Reusser Betty Colvin Carolyn Crockett Lois Drummond Ruth Drummond Doris McKinney Margaret Nichols Margie Perrine Elaine Ryan Mary Templeton Hazel Ward Betty Welch Mary Welch Sue Welch Carl McAdams Dan McKinney Leonard Standish Robert Thomas Charles Welch Hart Sanquinett George Stough John Finley Terence Doyle Bob Hale Thelma Moody L. L. Ryan Elizabeth Nichols

Student Elizabeth Gookin Wins Fifth in Confucius Contest

Elizabeth Gookin of Cox Commercial college and daughter of W C Gookin of Catalina Foothills earned fifth prize in the Latday Evening Post Confucius Sayings contest. Over 17 000 students entered the competition supervised by Prof Charles FE Bellatty of Boston University. the fifth prize award was five dollars.

Elizabeth Gookin Cox Commercial College W. C. Gookin Catalina Foothills Latrday Evening Post Charles FE. Bellatty Boston University

St Andrews guild to hold Wednesday card party

St Andrews Episcopal church auxiliary guild hosts a 7:30 PM card party in the Guild hall at East Sixteenth street and South Fifth avenue. Bridge and whist will be played with high and low prizes, plus a door prize and refreshments.

St. Andrew's Auxiliary Guild St. Andrews Episcopal Church Guild Hall East Sixteenth Street South Fifth Avenue

Broadway gossip and political buzz from Walter Winchell column

A distillation of rumors and sharp asides about FDR mentions, the Hopkins secretary race, Angier Biddle Duke weddings, Sonja Henie marriage, Warden Lawes job, Adelaide Moffett plans, J Davies Canada move, Pulitzer radio prize talk, and a Philadelphia 1940 Communist plot against FBI fields offices.

FDR Collier’s Sec’y of Commerce H. Hopkins Angier Biddle Duke Forbes Morgan C. Vanderbilt, Jr D. Topping Chums Sonja Henie Warden Lawes Adelaide Moffett W. Buckner Mexico J. Davies Canada James Cromwell C. Ernecke G-Men Washington

Gossip and scandals ripple through New York and Miami

Dorothy Thompson faces censure in Rome coverage raising questions about her New York paper. Martha Sleeper avoids publicity after a quiet incident with Hardie Albright in Miami Beach. Ver non Duke endures appendicitis at St John’s. The New Yorker feuds with Janet Filanner over Paris reporting. Ingrid Bergman visits Selznick offices daily amid loneliness.

Dorothy Thompson Rome Mr. Big New York Martha Sleeper Hardie Albright Miami Beach Vernon Duke St. John’s The New Yorker Janet Filanner Paris Mag Daily Worker Philadelphia Ingrid Bergman Selznick

Producer Ends Play Run After Woollcott Heart Strike

The producer dismisses the cast of Man Who Came To Dinner with one day’s notice citing an act of God after Alex Woollcott’s heart attack. Equity claims Woollott’s stroke was self inflicted by heavy coffee use and vows a fight over the responsibility.

Alex Woollcott Equity Woollcott

Harvard Bound? Von Ribbentrop's Son Question Arises

A jumble of notes reports on Harvard attendance for Von Ribbentrop's son and mentions Chas Yale Harrison marrying a schoolteacher on May 6. It also covers legal and political tidbits including Arnold's anti trust indictments, a stalled Hines appeal, Sabbatino's Bund case, Nancy Wiman's hospital stay, a possible June Italian marriage, a music firm shakeup over 40 thousand dollars, and a divorce quote from Clarence Gould.

von Ribbentrop Harvard Chas Yale Harrison Thurman Arnold Court of Appeals Repub Sabbatino Fritz Kuhn Bund Fritz Nancy Wiman New York Raymond Rubicam Marquis Pescara Italy Clarence Gould Dario Diane

Laugh of the Week and other notes from the era

Laugh of the Week features Frank Nugent arriving without his car and wondering if the Zanuck studio will fetch him daily. The Haakons’ 10 month old Christopher christened yesterday amid quarrel tensions. Rockland County faces potential upcoming issues as banks and loan officials are cited. Mickey Rooney described as economical with an 18 room mansion and 15 radios. Claire Luce ill in London with a feverish condition. The vaudeville tramp comedian’s widow panhandles near Broadway theatres.

Frank Nugent N. Y. Times Zanuck Paul Haakons Christopher Rockland County Look Mickey Rooney Claire Luce London Vaudeville Broadway Theatres

Star gossip round up from the entertainment press

Jean Parker and Val Olman travel by air mail for a lighthearted feature. Jane Richardson of Higher and Higher and an oil executive figure in a flirtatious note. Herbert Yates Jr of Consolidated Laboratories goes to Florida for a custody dispute. Louis E. Johnson displays a sign about peace in Washington. Eric Sevareid in Paris reports for Columbia. Joan Banks seeks parental support for her romance with Frank Lovejoy after his split from Frances Williams.

Jean Parker Val Olman la Martinique Jane Richardson Mr. Big Herbert Yates, Jr Consolidated Laboratories Florida Babes Beeg Story Ass’t Sec’y Louis E. Johnson Eric Sevareids Columbia Paris Joan Banks Frank Lovejoy Frances Williams The Thrush

Movement to form World War Legion in Los Angeles

A prospective World War Legion formed in Los Angeles aims to unite former American Legion members. Government operatives say the new group plans to support Harry Bridges, a west coast labor leader, amid campaigns to deport him, contrasting with the existing Legion's actions.

Los Angeles World War Legion American Legion Harry Bridges Gov’t Bridges

Reginald Denham and Mary Orr in Reunion Plans

Reginald Denham and actress Mary Orr, both recently divorced, are linked in a social note with plans about blending in as co-parents of a stage project. The item mentions changes in personal lives and upcoming public appearances.

Reginald Denham Mary Orr Conrad Thibault Canary Betsy Berkeley Sheen Temple of Religion Washington Dep’t Murder, Inc Richard Whitney Stock Exchange Biggie Sing Sing Lake Shore Limited

Homer Lininger to Speak at All States Club

Homer Lininger will present Finland photos as guest speaker at the All States club Thursday evening after a 6 oclock buffet at the club house. Reservations may be made by calling 3526. The regular bridge party follows at 8 oclock.

Homer Lininger All States Club Finland Lininger Box Canyon Tucson Park Avenue Third Street University

Moore Family Visiting Des Moines Couple In Town

Mr and Mrs George C Moore of Des Moines Iowa are spending a month with Mr Moore s sister Mrs C R Dusenberry at her home here.

George C. Moore Des Moines Iowa Mr. Moore C. R. Dusenberry

1:15 O'clock Planned Reservation Notice

A notice states a time of 1:15 o'clock is being planned and reservations should be made at 3526.

Music Week program at Tucson High features Summertime sketch

Tucson high school opens National Music Week with the skit Summertime by the voice department. Ruth Repine Parrett chairs week activities starting May 5. Madge Utterback and G Elizabeth Dearing direct the show with Lillian Cavett and Sarah Moses assisting. Bob Hannah narrates. Accompanists include George Wood Marjorie Perrin Yvonne Ross Elizabeth Dearing and Milton Wiggins. Stage design by Joy Burkett. Wedding tableaux feature a long list of named students. Ensembles include girls and boys glee clubs and a large girls chorus with numerous participants.

Voice Tucson Ruth Repine Parrett Madge W. Utterback G. Elizabeth Dearing Lillian Cavett Sarah Moses Helen Vinson Bob Hannah George Wood Marjorie Perrin Yvonne Ross Elizabeth Dearing Milton Wiggins Joy Burkett Madge Utterback Betty Wager Schuyler Lininger Richard McKinley Kathleen Sage Donna Sunderlin Jean Gallagher Susan Bruce Charles Lamb Bill Chandler Mike Ginter Bill Dolph Minette Dunlap Fern Stock Jeanne Claiborne Margaret Cherry Don Schultz Larry Wilson Murray Fruchtman Jack Eardley Donald Fogg Charles Fuller John Harris Walter Horton John Hughes Hector Laos Don McDonald Borden McMahon Eddie Makeeh David Montoya Hugh Mullins Dick Niewold David Nixon Aurelio Osuna Bob Pickrell Rodney Quiroz Frank Randall Jimmie Roberts John Taylor John Walker Bill Whipple Larry Frances Pickrell Susan Riera Gladys Royal Salgado Virginia Eileen Schaedler Helen Sheffield Betty May Shull Corliss Snyder Evangeline Stewart Stock Erlene Marjorie Wheatley Janice Warner Rhoda Wellin Betty Wallard Barbara Ballard Rosemary Bearse Peggy Bilby Nancy Brenneman Helen Louise Rouse Phyllis Brown Maxine Cahn Adelina Cervantes May Cheesbourg Caroline Conover Joy Cloud Marion DeHart Goldie Dow Barbara Eyer Marilyn Falk Isabel Finney Leona Fredrick Marcella Garner Marjorie Weiner Roberta Hollander Genevieve Jackson Molly Knight Gertrude Lawson Mamie Lee Mary Ann Leriger Sue Lesher

Muriel Gordon Returns to Phi Beta Phi Chapter House

Muriel Gordon, member of the local Phi Beta Phi chapter, returns from Los Angeles to the chapter house. A Pi Beta Phi guest this week is Miss McIntyre, sister of Betty McIntyre of Phoenix. Irene Wilson of Phoenix Mary Grace of Phoenix and Bernice Crook of La Grange Ill are pledged Pi Beta Phi members. Mrs Elmer Oppedal has returned from Guaymas Mexico where she stayed at Playa de Cortes hotel. she was guest of Mrs Richard Morey of St Louis.

Muriel Gordon Phi Beta Phi Miss Gordon Los Angeles Pi Beta Phi Miss McIntyre Betty McIntyre Phoenix Irene Wilson Mary Grace Bernice Crook la Grange Ill Elmer Oppedal Guaymas Mexico Playa de Cortes Richard Morey St. Louis

Mrs Maurice d Autremont Hosts Son In Tucson Visit

Mrs Maurice d Autremont of 1901 North Campbell has as her guest her son Lieut Charles La Mothe who will visit in Tucson until Saturday He will go to Mitchell Field Long Island.

Maurice d’Autremont North Campbell Lieut Charles la Mothe Tucson Mitchell Field Long Island

Informal reception for Miss Helene de Mund at Madame Altman

Madame Elenore Altman hosts an informal evening after Helene de Mund’s junior recital at the university. Attendees include de Mund’s Phoenix parents, Kappa Alpha Theta sisters, and a few friends at Altman’s home.

Madame Elenore Altman Helene de Mund Miss de Mund Phoenix Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority Madame Altman

Evelyn Mills to Attend White Shrine Session in Grand Rapids

Mrs Evelyn Mills north high priestess of the Sahuaro Shrine departs today for Grand Rapids to attend the supreme session of the White Shrine of Jerusalem on May 15.

Evelyn Mills Grand Rapids White Shrine of Jerusalem

Davidson PTA To Meet Thursday For Installation

Members of the Davidson school Parent-Teacher association will hold their final meeting of the year at the school Thursday at 3 30 o clock. Main business is installation of officers for the 1940 41 season. Mrs Idah Schumaker historian will read a diary of the group's year. Lowell Aden of Tucson Senior High will exhibit chalk sketches and a program of tap ballet and toe dancing will be given by Beverly Barrett Lauraine Cook Harriet Blacklidge and Diana Sieber of the Tucson school of the dance. Refreshments will be served under hospitality chair Mrs Otis Caldwell.

Davidson School Parent-Teacher Association Idah Schumaker Lowell Aden Tucson Beverly Barrett Lauraine Cook Harriet Blacklidge Diana Sieber Tucson School of the Dance Otis Caldwell

Student Recital Tonight At Music College

Miss Helene De Mund of Kappa Alpha Theta presents a junior piano recital at 8 15 this evening in the university college of fine arts. A pupil of Mme Elenore Altman and former pupil of Mrs Norma Rasbury of Phoenix, she has appeared on radio and in Arizona concerts. She will perform Bach Busoni Chaconne and works by Bach Busoni Beethoven Schumann Chopin Stojowski Ravel Liszt Brahms.

Helene de Mund University College of Fine Arts Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority de Mund Mme Elenore Altman Norma Rasbury Phoenix Miss DeMund Arizona Beethoven Schumann Chopin Stojowski Ravel

Notable names listed in attendance at event

Virginia Lovett Kathleen Lowe Mary McFall Peggy McKinley Evelina Miranda Carolyn Morris Billa Nelson Virginia Nelson Jane Etta Omer Emelie Perron Bettie Richardson Barbara Romine Nellie Stilwell Lvonne Ross Helen Wilson

Virginia Lovett Kathleen Lowe Mary McFall Peggy McKinley Evelina Miranda Carolyn Morris Billa Nelson Virginia Nelson Jane Etta Omer Emelie Perron Bettie Richardson Barbara Romine Nellie Stilwell Lvonne Ross Helen Wilson

U. of Arizona Observes Women’s Day With Tapping Ceremony

Mortarboard prepares sunrise tapping for new members on campus launching a full Women’s Day program. Speakers include President Atkinson, Deans Kirmse and Burgess. awards such as the AWS activity cup and Ella Lyman Cabot prize will be announced. evening Round Table dinner and all university sing to conclude.

Mortarboard University of Arizona Pimahallites Dean Kirmse Alfred E. Atkinson Evelyn J. Kirmse Emma K. Burgess Phrateres WAA Ella Lyman Cabot Spurs FST General Council Zeta Phi Eta Bonnie Pierce AWS Jean Hamilton Pepper Tree Inn

Mothers Aid Vital in Works Progress Nursery School

Imogene Myrland, state supervisor, says parent participation strengthens the Works Progress administration nursery schools. Tucson mothers sponsor benefits and make quilts, while meetings every two weeks include parent education lessons and post discussion social hours.

Works Progress Administration Imogene Myrland Tucson Oury Park Riverside Eddie Jacobs Myrland

Law class schedule closes for summer season

Mrs Laura Tuthill will close The Law classes for the summer on May 1 May 20 June 1 and June 15. Public lectures are planned to resume next fall.

Laura Tuthill

Pima County PTA Council Meeting With Installations

The Pima County Council of Parents and Teachers will meet Wednesday evening at 8 at Roskruge school. Reports, a Mother Singers program, and a ceremony for local unit officers are planned. New council officers will be installed and refreshments provided by Government Heights, Davidson and Miles groups. Mariposa Star Club CES Chapter 31 will meet Thursday at 8 at 2040 North Oracle Road, Mrs. Art Nelson in charge. Visiting Eastern Stars invited.

Pima County Council of Parents and Teachers Roskruge School Mother Singers Council Government Heights Davidson Miles Mariposa Star Club of Mariposa CES Art Nelson North Oracle Road Lillian Mauch

Past Noble Grand Larcena Louise to Host Friday Meeting

Larcena Louise of the Past Noble Grand association will meet Friday at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Freida Kroeger. The hostess will be assisted by Mrs. Althea Sliker and Mrs. Mary Hearn. Members and visitors are invited to attend.

Larcena Louise Noble Grand Association Freida Kroeger Althea Sliker Mary Hearn

Pen Women Luncheon in Tucson Saturday With Guest Speaker

The Tucson branch of the National League of American Pen Women will meet for a 1 o'clock Saturday luncheon. Mrs. M. Schevill will be guest speaker. Members may bring guests. Reservations should be made by calling Mrs. J. E. McCullough at 2844 before Friday.

Tucson National League of American Pen Women M. Schevill J. E. McCullough

Mansfeld Junior High to hosts open house for parents

The Mansfeld junior high faculty and staff invite parents and friends to an open house Friday evening at eight. Pupils’ work will be shown and a musical program is planned in the auditorium at eight forty five.

Mansfeld Junior High School

Happy-Go-Lucky Club Pre Anniversary Gingham Dance

The Happy-Go-Lucky club hosts a pre anniversary dance on May 6 at the Blue Moon. The Mexican Troubador orchestra will perform.

Troubador Orchestra

Fuller's Fortune to Play at Menlo Park Church Friday

The three act drama Fuller's Fortune will be staged at Menlo Park Methodist church at Westmoreland and Alameda Friday at 8 pm. Presented by the dramatic club with Amphitheater PTA sponsorship proceeds benefit the church debt.

Fuller Menlo Park Methodist Church Westmoreland Alameda Dramatic Club PTA

Tanque Verde Wrightstown Women Meet on Mount Lemmon Highway

The Tanque Verde Wrightstown Women's Democratic club holds a 1:30 PM meeting on Thursday May 2 at Mrs. Bryan J. Lyerly's home along the new Mount Lemmon highway.

Tanque Verde Wrightstown Women’s Democratic Club Bryan J. Lyerly Mount Lemmon

Menlo Park PTA Installation Set For Friday Night

Mrs W D Ackley will install officers for 1940 41 at the Menlo Park PTA meeting a 7 o clock pot luck supper at 1430 West Fresno street Mrs F O Lusk M H Koogler R V Kessler Max Tanner and W L Bierbaum are the officers elect Outgoing officers and teachers will be guests of honor An accordion concert by Miss Eunice White and Mrs Ethel Lusk will be featured followed by a social hour

W. D. Ackley Pima County Council of Parents and Teachers Associations Menlo Park P.T.A O. A. Munk West Fresno Street F. 0. Lusk M. H. Koogler R. V. Kessler Max Tanner W. L. Bierbaum Eunice White Ethel Lusk Pro Poe

Tucson Group Hosts Rally and Banquet This Saturday

Members of Tucson Review No 15 Women’s Benefit association host a southern district rally with registrations at El Presidio hotel. A 2 PM meeting, banquet for Lily Holford in the Pioneer at 6 PM, IOOF ritual at 8 PM, and a public musical program at 9 PM feature officers drill teams from Bisbee Phoenix Globe and Florence. Reservations via Mrs M Young or Mrs K Motes.

Tucson Review Women's Benefit Association Phoenix Mesa Tempe Florence Globe Miami Douglas Bisbee el Presidio Hotel el Presidio Lily Holford Pioneer Alice Menders Ioof Hall Globe and Florence Tucson Helen Vadah Maybelle Hasten M. Young K. Motes

Toastmistresses Hold Luncheon Meeting at Santa Rita Hotel

The Toastmistresses club met yesterday at the Santa Rita hotel for a noon luncheon and a Chain of Thought program. Mrs. William English presided and introduced Mrs. Eugene Steinheimer who spoke on Way Back When, recalling fashions and home life, with many members sharing reflections.

Toastmistress Club Santa Rita Hotel William English Eugene Steinheimer Don Reddick Kathryn Wilson George Herman Wray Meyer Florence Clarke Charles Solomon Kenneth Anderson Charles T. Vorhies Harry Fleming L. EF. Osmer Leslie V. Clawson Thelma McQuade Ruth Sanderson Sidney D. Smith W. H. Riddell W. A. Clelland

Officers to Be Chosen at Tucson DAR Meeting

Tucson chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 2 30 tomorrow for its annual election of officers. The session is open to members only with Mrs S R Edington, president, presiding. A Junior American Citizenship club program will be shown under Miss Orilla Hazelip. Hostesses include Mrs William Eckel and Mesdames C B Wood C E Bensema E H Pike William H Van Deman W Holesapple and W S Ivins. The executive board meets at 9 30 Wednesday morning at the YWCA.

William H. Eckel Tucson The Daughters of the American Revolution S. R. Edington American Citizenship Club Orilla Hazelip Eckel C. B. Wood C. E. Bensema E. H. Pike William H. van Deman W. Holesapple W. S. Ivins YWCA

Women of St John’s Methodist plan cooked food sale

The women of St John’s Methodist Church will hold a cooked food sale at J C Penney’s store on Saturday to raise funds for church activities and missions.

St. John’s Methodist Church J. C. Penney’s

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