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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1941

Page

6

Women’s Day Opens Mortarboard Ceremony At UA Lawn

Mortarboard tapped in at sunrise on the University of Arizona campus to launch Women’s Day activities. Martha Thomas of Phoenix named Mortarboard president, with Dorothy Moore Globe and Dorothy Kalil Ajo among officers. A breakfast at Mrs Courtney’s followed, as AWS and Spurs, FST, and WSA officers were installed and cups presented for campus activities.

University of Arizona Women’s Day Mortarboard Martha Thomas Phoenix Dorothy Moore Globe Dorothy Kalil Ajo Mary Margaret Waugh Tucson Mabel Pracey San Francisco Lois Harvey Yankton S. C Emma K. Burgess Courtney Joseph Mattison Greer Board of Regents Alvin Kirmse R. A. Brockmeier John Tanner Virginia Kling Ina Gittings Burdetta Kines Ruth McKale Elladean Hayes Sue Allen Virginia Poindexter Winifred Guenther Lillian, Emerick Dorothy Murray Gwen Watson Flossie Nell Williams Gloria Doyle Mary Marwig Huntington Jean Hamilon Pima Hall Jean Hamilton Associated Women Students Alfred Atkinson Joseph Greer Evelyn J. Kirmse AWS Associated Women Alpha Chi Omega Chi Omega Florence Bond Gilahall Red Cross Mary Shivvers Betty Thomas Alpha Phi Gamma Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Theta Women’s Athletic Association Lillian Emerick Francis Sweeney Junaita Myers Martha Betty Putnam Jessie Arnold Betty Nicholson Women’s Press Club Wildcat Press Club Janet Orr Maricopa Hall Betty Falck Inez Ford Jane Gibney Lois Jean Morris Betty Franco Betty Smith Betty Land Mary Ellen Woodward Richmond Ind Allene Fist Tulsa Okla Venida Foster Dunan Sally Ross Ontario Calif Bonnie Wightman Glebe Juanita Meyer Kit Carson Milwaukee Wise Miss Hamilton Spurs FST Margaret Hale Catharine Linihan Jane Loew Pat Upshaw Eloise Walborn Betty Benning Patsy Clark Margaret Charvoz Frances Campbell Jacqueline Hooker Willcox Lorie Collins St. David Phyllis Cubberly Berkeley Betty McIntyre Lois Garber Douglas Merrill Hopkins Pelham Manor Marian Houston Mesa Ruth Pontius Orrville Ohio University of Arizona Kirmse Pepper Tree Inn Betty van Spanckern Gila Hall Anna Taylor Betty Bover Mary Ann Gibney Yima Hall Maragret Cunningham

Carl Sandburg Visits Stork Club Stage

Walter Winchell On Broadway notes Carl Sandburg, Pulitzer Prize winner and historian, visiting the Stork Club with Albany lobbyist L. Lyons. They meet Sherman Billingsley who greets them briefly, and Lyons introduces Sandburg to the club owner amid quiet amusement.

New York Carl Sandburg Stork L. Lyons Albany Sherman Billingsley Mr. Lyons Mr. Billingsley Sam Goldwyn E. 53Rd Street Stork Club

Panama Hammie and Nightlife Gossip Memo

Memos note nightclub quips at Club 18 where Panama Hattie jokes land as Panama Hammie. Fractured lines cover comedians Marx Brothers plans, Cantor Allen show, and a Washington socialite clash over a $3.85 check ending in police action for causing a row.

Panama Georgie Price Cam Marshall Washington Roney Plaza Eddie Cantor Fred Allen Fred Margaret Case Harriman Nazio

Midtown Vignette With Sauerkraut Juice Bill

Gene Fowler visits a swank hotel and orders sauerkraut juice. He protests a 60-cent bill claiming 75 cents would be fair, citing a park view. The manager, flustered, issues a 20-cent check, ending the encounter with a humorous exchange.

Gene Fowler Fowler

Derby Day rains threaten Porters Cap as rival keeps pace

Broadaway Small-Talk notes Derby Day weather may heighten Porter's Cap danger. A new smoky perfume Shantung sparks chatter of a Shanghai gesture. Russia and Japan sign a mutual distrust pact and Communist women may wear silk hosiery again. City Controller J. D. McGoldrick's baby due. Helen Cahalane, publicity at John Frederics, tied to the milliner. Palm Trees for Prosers Dance Carnival to rise on telegraph poles at Madison Square Garden. Barbara Hutton and Cary Grant rumored together. Ricardo Cortez named Best Man. Ex-Senator Holt, draft age, just married.

Porter Shantung Shanghai Russia Japan J. D. McGoldrick LeRoy Sanitarium McG Helen Cahalane John Frederics Clark Robinson Madison Sq. Garden Barbara Hutton Cary Grant Ricardo Cortez Holt

New York Theatre Notes and Jazz Records Mix

The Trib cites William Saroyan's The Beautiful People at the Lyceum as a charming production with detective R Watts Jr. Ben Wain records My Sister and I, and D Schooler and his Swinghearts perform at Rogers Corner. Ella Fitzgerald Muffin Man and Louie Armstrong 219 Blues appear. Lopez Barrat dance at Copacabana. Joan Crawford in A Woman's Face at Metro. Jimmie Daniels Just One of Those Things.

William Saroyan Lyceum Theater Trib Detective R. Watts, Jr Ben Wain D. Schooler Rogers Corner Ella Fitzgerald Louie Armstrong Lopez and Barrat Copacabana Lou Bring A. Pearce Joan Crawford Metro Jimmie Daniels

Lost French Boy Reunited With Help At 57th Street

A six year old French boy Albert Prevot wandered near 57th street and Fifth Avenue before Officer John Shares took charge. A French passerby confirmed the language. A crowd and chorus girls Lovey Warren and Mary Jane Pieter offered sympathy as a helper calmed the child and handed him candy.

Manhattan Albert Prevot 57Th Street 5Th Paris John Shares Albert Lovey Warren Mary Jane Pieter

Nightlife quips spark sharp barroom chatter

A string of quoted remarks from club patrons and performers paints a mosaic of barroom banter. Observers at Stork Armando's Montparnasse Village Vanguard and other spots exchange caustic lines about fame wealth and gender, reflecting era attitudes.

Women’s Day Activities and Round Table Dinner Schedule

Notable sororities and guests participate in exchange luncheons during lunch. Tonight the retiring and new presidents of women’s organizations and AWS officers attend a Round Table dinner at the Pioneer hotel. The day ends with the all-student singing in the Greek theater near campus.

Ione Marcus Alpha Epsilon Phi Georgiana Carleton Alpha Phi Katherine Carson Chi Omega Mary Osborne Delta Gamma Emma Jean Babbitt Gamma Phi Beta Mary Cotton Kappa Alpha Theta Josephine Mitchell Kappa Kappa Gamma Betty Thomas Pi Beta Phi Barbara Kilburn Phrateres Alfred Atkinson J. M. Greer Emma K. Burgess AWS Pioneer Hotel

Couple Wed At Rites Read Here Today

Miss Jean Walters wed Dr. Kenneth Grant at St Philip s in the Hills in a 9 30 ceremony. Walters wore an orchid blue frock, iris and carnation bouquet, attended by Mrs Margaret Schoonover. Best man was Dr Eugene Royce. Walters, daughter of Bradford Pa residents, trained as nurse and anesthetist. Grant, son of Evanston Ill residents, studied at Northwestern. The couple will reside in Evanston after a Chicago internship in public health.

Jean Walters Kenneth Grant St. Philip’s St. Philip’s-in-the- Hills George Ferguson Miss Walters J. B. Walters Bradford Colorado Training School Denver University of Michigan Thomas- Davis Clinic Sigma Phi Gamma Grant W. E. Grant Evanston Ill Northwestern Medical School St. Mary’s Hospital Chicago United States Marine Hospital

Gamma Phi Beta Alumnae Aid Red Cross Volunteer Service

Gamma Phi Beta alumnae decided to devote one day a week to assist the American Red Cross with bandages sewing and other projects. Mrs Frederic Nave sponsors the effort and meetings are set for 930 Friday mornings at the Benedictine convent on North Main Street.

Gamma Phi Beta American Red Cross Frederic Nave Red Cross Board Mesdames C. L. Linton H. F. Dick Andrew Tolson Charles E. Patterson Robert E. Barton Clarence Falk Martin Baldwin Lee Smith C. M. Archer Nave American Red Cross Unit Benedictine North Main Street

Mothers' Day program planned by Christian Church council

The Women's Council of the First Christian church will hold its regular monthly meeting at 2 pm Tuesday in the church. Mrs. Wallace Bransford will preside. Ximena Davis will present a Mother's Day program after area chairman reports. Robert Bruce Hammons with Mrs. Davis will sing. Devotions by Mrs. Aden Stonecypher. Anne Deskins speaks on Great Mothers of History. All members and friends invited.

Women’s Council of the First Christian Church Wallace Bransford Ximena Davis Robert Bruce Hammons Davis Aden Stonecypher Anne Deskins

Pepper Supply From Netherlands Indies Dominates US Market

The Netherlands Indies supply nearly all pepper shipped to the United States, reflecting a strong regional control over the import market and indicating limited competition from other producers.

Netherlands Indies United States

Social news: Barbara Reynolds sails for South America wedding planned

Miss Barbara Reynolds leaves with her parents for Los Angeles where she will sail May 3 aboard the Cape San Martin to Arica Chile. There she will wed fiancé Robert G. Knabe on board and they plan to live in Potosi Bolivia where he works as a geologist for Mauricio Hochschild Mining. Both have long ties to Tucson and attended the University of Arizona.

Barbara Reynolds C. G. Reynolds East Hampton Los Angeles Cape San Martin South America Arica Chile Robert G. Knabe G. R. Knabe Tucson Antogasta Potosi Bolivia

Tea for Ladies at Mrs Allen’s East Seventh Home

Mrs Lesley B Allen and Mrs Mina Fanset hosted a Tuesday tea at 1610 East Seventh Street entertaining about 60 guests. Guests included Mrs Floyd Thomas Mrs J Byron McCormick Mrs Arthur H Otis and Mrs J W Clarson who joined the service while hostesses assisted by several friends arranged the event.

Lesley B. Allen Mina Fanset Allen East Seventh Street Floyd Thomas J. Byron McCormick Arthur H. Otis J. W. Clarson Foy Hewitt John O'D. Richmond Franklin Maury James Walden B. G. Thompson James Sickler John Mikell

Partridges Leave Pepper Tree Inn for Milwaukee Home

Mr and Mrs John Partridge have spent the past month at Pepper Tree Inn and have departed to return to their Milwaukee home.

John Partridge Pepper Tree Inn Milwaukee

Bridge Luncheon Honors Tucson Woman's Club Chairmen

Mrs. George K. Sander hosted a Tuesday afternoon bridge luncheon at 2401 East Mabel Street in Tucson honoring the tea chairmen of the Wednesday section of the Tucson Woman's Club.

George K. Sander East Mabel Street Tucson Woman's Club

Dunhams Headed Back to Baltimore from Tucson

Mr and Mrs Edward Dunham and their two children Elizabeth and Edward Jr depart Tucson after wintering there and plan to return home to Baltimore Maryland.

Edward Dunham Elizabeth Edward, Jr Baltimore Tucson

Griffin Family Heads to Guaymas for Fishing Trip

Mr and Mrs Alex R Griffin of Philadelphia spend the winter in Tucson and left yesterday for Guaymas Mexico for a week's fishing trip. Their two children Sandra and Christopher accompany them to the coast resort.

Alex R. Griffin Philadelphia Tucson Guaymas Mexico Sandra Christopher

Rain Bow for Girls Plans May 3 Banquet at Masonic Temple

Members of the Order of Rainbow for Girls will hold their annual mother daughter banquet at the Masonic Temple Saturday May 3. Martha Burton chairs the event assisted by Carol Broome Virginia Ramsdell and Vonnie Ross. Reservations should be made Thursday evening by calling committee members.

Order of Rainbow For Masonic Temple Martha Burton Carol Broome Virginia Ramsdell Vonnie Ross

Spring Festival Presents The Magic Beanstalk

The Arizona Sunshine School will stage The Magic Beanstalk operetta at its spring festival Friday evening. The three act story features a village green a fair and Jack's home. After the show, children’s crafts including wood and metal work finger painting and drawings will be on display at 7 30 p m for patrons.

Arizona Sunshine School Jack

Temple Chorists To Provide May 7 Music Program

Temple Choral group in Tucson will present Mexican and Spanish folk numbers on May 7 at the Temple of Music and Art as part of National Music Week. Proceeds go to the Pima County Preventorium. the program features Padilla and Chiapanecas pieces with Quintero's Orchestra.

Temple Choral Singers Tucson Temple of Music of Art Pima County Beulah Reid Lulu Hamilton Georgene Tracey Sara Wright Josephine Wallace Mary Jackson Dorothy Bristow Ethel Leonard Theresa Solomon Rosemary Franco Anna Kappas Lois Refenning Miss Parker Quintero Padilla Jeffrey Marlowe Mary Pat Bustamente Elva Serrano Fresia Terrazas Aline Kinnison Bertha Carrillo Alene Rea Jarabe

Grace Episcopal ladies auxiliary meeting at Mrs Pistor home

The ladies auxiliary to Grace Episcopal church will meet at 1 30 Friday afternoon in the home of Mrs Arthur Pistor 2416 East Sixth. Mrs Arthur Schaefer will be co host and Lady Stella Collins will be guest speaker. Officers are to be elected.

Grace Episcopal Church Arthur Pistor East Sixth Arthur Schaefer Stella Collins

Mariposa Study Club Plans Thursday Evening Meeting

The Mariposa Study Club will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple to discuss upcoming programs and activities.

Mariposa Study Club Masonic Temple

National League of Women Pen Women Luncheon May 3 Tucson

The Tucson branch hosts its season finale luncheon on Saturday May 3 at 1 o'clock in the Santa Rita hotel sun room. W. R. Mathews publisher of The Arizona Daily Star will speak on Matters Relating to Newspapers. Reservations by 5 o'clock Thursday with Mrs. Adelaide H. Chapin.

Tucson National League of America Penwomen Santa Rita Sun Room W. R. Mathews Arizona Daily Star Adelaide H. Chapin

Larcena Louise association set meeting at Mrs Kroeger home

Larcena Louise association of Past Noble Grands No 6 meets at 8 oclock Friday in the home of Mrs Frieda Kroeger 146 South Fourth avenue Hostesses with Mrs Kroeger are Mrs Margaret Francis and Mrs Tillie Shahan. Tucson Garden club members and families visit Boyce Thompson arboretum at Superior Sunday with a picnic. Contact numbers for trip details are J E Leavitt 822 Dennis Weaver 5694 W and Phil Haley 1449 W.

Larcena Louise Association Frieda Kroeger South Fourth Avenue Kroeger Margaret Francis Tillie Shahan Tucson Garden Club Boyce Thompson Arboretum Superior J. E. Leavitt Dennis Weaver Phil Haley

Pima County Mother Singers Set Friday Rehearsal

The Pima County Mother Singers will rehearse at 10 oclock Friday morning at 819 North Stone.

Pima County Mother Singers North Stone

St John's Methodist Women to Meet Thursday at Two

The Women's Society of Christian Service of St John s Methodist church will gather at 2 o clock Thursday afternoon. Members are urged to attend and visitors will be welcome.

Women's Society of Christian Service St. John’s Methodist Church

Government Heights PTA Bingo Postponed to May 9

The Government Heights PTA bingo party is postponed from Friday May 2 to Friday May 9 at 7:30 PM. Residents are advised to note the new date and time for the event.

Government Heights PTA

Littlefield Ballet to Appear on Music Club Series

The Littlefield ballet a 65 member company with an orchestra joins the Saturday Morning Musical club series as the second attraction for next year. The group known as the Great American Ballet follows Tito Schipa as first performer. Season tickets are now on sale at the Temple of Music and Art.

May Day Program at Ochoa School

Ochoa school music classes present a May Day program in the school patio at 5 30 today. The May Queen will be crowned and the Maypole wound in the traditional manner. Matilda Miller and Genevra Carpenter direct with help from Dorothy Douglas Beryl Downs Lucille Ellingboe and Edna Simkins. Children originated most costumes and dances.

Ochoa Matilda Miller Genevra Carpenter Dorothy Douglas Beryl Downs Lucille Ellingboe Edna Simkins

Window Cleaning Tips For Best Results

Use lintless cloths for cleaning and spray a liquid cleaner on the glass. Wipe with a soft cloth, polish, then finish with a final rub by another clean soft cloth to achieve a streak free shine.

St Anne’s Society Changes Meeting to Monday at 7 30

St Anne’s Society of All Saints church will meet at 7 30 on Monday at the home of Rev Thomas Connolley instead of Tuesday as formerly scheduled. All members are invited to attend.

St. Anne’s Society of All Saints’ Church Thomas Connolley

Annual Margaret Fund Silver Tea Held by Baptist Society

The Missionary Society of the First Southern Baptist church held its annual Margaret Fund Silver tea at Mrs. L. W. Boyer’s home on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. W. H. Clark and Mrs. Charles Hall co-hosted. A program featured Miss Marion Buffington on incidental music and WMU state secretary G. D. Grow spoke on the Fund’s history and purpose.

The Missionary Society of the First Southern Baptist Church Margaret Fund L. W. Boyer W. H. Clark Charles Hall A. J. Garner Marion Buffington Gertrude Lawson Mary Hall Edwin Lawson F. M. Quiggens G. D. Grow WMU Agatha Webb W. P. Messer R. Bencroft J. W. Chappell Mayme Harris G. D. Crow FE. A. Campbell C. L. Price Scarsdale N. Y Roy Smith H.T. Roark W. H. Hale Julia Kimball

Vacuum Cleaners Require Attention

Vacuum cleaners perform best when kept in good condition. Oil them often, cut threads from the brush and empty the dust bag after each use. To empty the bag shake dust into one end then remove the tube and shake dust onto a dampened abet. Roll it up and discard. If dust escapes bag ends, replace the bag.

Tinplate Shortage Threatens Brazilian Industries

Brazil faces potential shutdown of booming sectors as a looming tinplate shortage endangers production. Government and manufacturers dispute timing and impact, weighing temporary imports and policy steps to avert closures.

Brazil

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