Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Tucson Daily Citizen in Tucson, Arizona

We have 3,310,217 pages in Arizona

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1950

Page

6

Montana Governor Believed Held On Drunk Charge In New Orleans

A six foot man identified as Gov John Bonner of Montana was held six hours in New Orleans on a drunkenness charge. Police said the arrest followed a complaint from a French quarter spot. Bonner later claimed he was visiting and planned to speak in Biloxi, Mississippi.

New Orleans Joseph Guillot John Bonner Montana Gov. J. Bonner Guillot Associated Press Bureau Biloxi Miss Bonner Interstate Oil Compact Commission Oil Commission Philip Bollinger

Chess Match Ends In Tie Between Amphi and Tucson High

The second chess match between Amphitheater and Tucson High ended in a tie with a 6 to 4 1/4 score. Otto Grieshaber, city champion and referee, noted sound, constructive play and strong potential from players. Topscorer Kenneth Schachter edged Tom Butterfield, while Bruce Watkins defeated Dick Dryer to give Amphitheater second place. Tucson High won the first game.

Amphitheater Tucson Otto Grieshaber Topman Kenneth Schachter

Police Seize Pair With Gun In Auto

Two Mexican nationals appeared in city court charged with weapons and investigation. Atilano Medina Ruiz of Puerto Peñasco said the car, bought in Mexico, was registered to a California owner. Juan Zapeda Hernandez of Nogales claimed to be Ruiz’s driver. they were arrested after prowling the east side and will face city court tomorrow.

Atilano Medina Ruiz Puerto Penasco Sonora Mexico California Juan Zapeda Hernandez Nogales Ruiz

Boy Struck By Semi Trailer In Tucson Run-In

A 9-year-old Tucson boy named Angel Percy was injured when he ran into the side of a semi trailer at South Fourth Avenue and East 15th Street. He was taken to county hospital with scalp cuts and possible head injuries after waiting at the curb and misjudging the truck's distance. The driver, Harvey W. Leming of Los Angeles, did not see the boy until after the collision.

Tucson South Fourth Avenue East 15Th Street Angel Percy S. Second Ave Harvey W. Leming Los Angeles

Duchess To Parade In Tucson Theater Pygmalion Promotion

Pfc Bunne Isley, a WAF from Davis Monthan afb, will be crowned Duchess tonight at the Temple of Music and Art as Tucson Little Theater opens a three night run of Pygmalion. She will be escorted by an honor guard and WAFs and has been in Tucson only weeks after transfers from Lowry. The 19 year old Springfield Missouri native lived in Phoenix six years and has won numerous prizes including a patio dress, corsages, jewelry, shoes, and a weekend at Wild Horse Ranch.

Air Force Pfc. Bunnersley WAF Davis-Monthan Tucson Little Theater Pfc Bunne Isley Temple of Music & Art Tonight Phoenix Mary Wright Shop Tony Miss Isley Desert Gardens Thunderbird Shop Grune,wald & Adams

Two Airmen Hurt At Rail Crossing

Two Davis Monthan airmen suffered minor injuries when their car struck a Southern Pacific switch engine at North Main street crossing. Driver Allen L. Brown and passenger Sgt. Gertado Valenzuela, both from the 43rd maintenance squadron, were treated at the base hospital. Brown said warning lights failed and the switch engine had no lights. no citations were issued.

Davis-Monthan Southern Pacific North Main Street Allen L. Brown Gertado Valenzuela Davis- Monthan Brown

Cinco de Mayo Events In Tucson And Airport Fire

Cinco de Mayo observances unfold at El Casino ballroom led by Mexican consul Ladislao L. Montero with speeches by dignitaries and a program of songs dances and readings about Puebla. Separately a wind driven fire at Tucson airport warehouse 25 destroyed the Maesto Music Co Dumont Products Co storage with losses likely in the thousands. a new building is being rented. Catholic Daughters hold an Arizona state conference in Prescott with speakers and banquet at Hassayampa hotel and plans for a $6000 priesthood education purse.

Tucson el Casino South Secondave Mexico Puebla South Tucson Southside Airport Maestro Music Co Dumont Products Co Arizona Prescott Mines J. A. Trieber R. P. Richardson A. F. Burke Arthur Sears J. A. Metz C. A. Daugherty Howard D. Maskill Rose Hourigan Stella Hourigan Hassayampa Hotel Edward D. McGinnis Phoenix

Tourist Index Shows Arizona Travel Activity Decline

The first Arizona tourist business index, published by the University of Arizona Bureau of Business Research, notes March activity was comparatively good but gross receipts for accommodations were five percent lower than last year and occupancy down seven percent. Rates were lower while recreation facilities kept occupancy higher. receipts per occupancy were also slightly lower.

Arizona Bureau of Business Research University of Arizona Lauren W. Casady Bureau

Eight Ready To Shoot For Marble Title

Eight finalists from grades one through eight gather tomorrow at 9 a.m. at Safford junior high for the city marble championship tournament. Loveless Gardner oversees the event with a trophy to the winner. If funded, the state champion will advance to nationals at Rapid City, Michigan, in mid June.

Safford Junior High Perth Loveless Gardner City Recreation Jimmy Sardinia Mission View Rudy Sanchez Drachman Gaston Galez Elizabeth Borton Chris Ybarra Frank Salas el Rio Manuel Salazar Raymond Salazar Wakefield Alex Reyes Safford Elmer Curtis Ward Dunbar Junior High Rapid Center Mich

Coolidge Opens Jubilee Festival

Coolidge marks the 25th anniversary celebration with a parade watched by Gov. Garvey. Jubilee Queen Bonnie McFarland, other dignitaries, and mayors of Eloy, Casa Grande, and Florence attended. Today features a new swimming pool dedication and a softball game, with tribal dances and public dancing planned to conclude the event.

Coolidge Dan Garvey Garvey Bonnye McFarland Ernest McFarland Harry Fabricant Eloy Charles Goff Casa Grande J. Houston Allen

Clock Stops While Council Wrangles

Shepherdstown report tells how the town clock, a century old, stopped during a daylight saving debate and has not run since. The council backed daylight time. the clock chose no time, ceasing operation as the discussion continued.

Shepherdstown W._ Va

Catholic Charities Aid Reaches Europe via CARE

CARE packages and clothing are sent along with contributions to the National Conference of Catholic Charities in New York for distribution in Europe. Expelled priests and orphans associated with the effort are noted within the emergency relief framing.

National Conference of Catholic Charities New York Europe

Ajo Youth Named to Enter West Point

FLAGSTAFF May 5 U S Fred Jones of Ajo a freshman at Flagstaff State College has been appointed to the U S Military Academy at West Point He is the son of Clifford Jones a mathematics major who played center on the Flagstaff freshman football team He will report to West Point July 5.

Flagstaff U.S Fred Jones Ajo Flagstaff State College US. Military Academy West Point Jones Clifford Jones

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gov Snakes Steinfeld’s Mae 'Ves Raquet Shop Fanny May’s Susan Ingle Leramic Ramada Shop Wild Horse Ranch Pima County Naturopathic Physicians Society Cinco de Mayo Dolores de Aros Cosme J. Barcelo Junta Patriotica Mexicana Ladislao L. Montero Ignacio Zargoza Francisco S. Gallego Junta Frederico Valles Jesus G. Medina Heavy Lose Joe Cacciopa Bob Schmidt Escrow Real Estate Sells 6Th Ave Grunewald & Adams East Congress Fernandel Sonia Bea Hills Bros Hills Bros. Coffee de Kses Wredemartes Mg Peti Tiils Oren Cote Schilling Steinfeld's Grocery Meat Department Fish & Seafood Dept Seattle Delicatessen Kraft Bermuda Sunkist Brazil Grocery Department Mountain Pass Scott Towels Scott Tissue Palmdale Baker's Hershey’s Folger Dept West Bend Wy Roe FRIZZ Snider's Speedway Fort Lowell Steinfeld Pennington
Search Courier

Search the Tucson Daily Citizen Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Tucson Daily Citizen?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication