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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1944

Page

6

National Music Week opens with student sketch and civic concert

The voice department of Tucson High opens National Music Week with a 4 p m performance of V-Letter at the high school auditorium under Madge Utterback. It features three scenes She Works She Plays She Loves and a Finale P S with advanced and beginning girls choirs and listed soloists. The program includes songs by Beach Curran Phillips and Romberg and a finale Victory Polka. A separate Society of Arizona Composers concert follows at 8 30 p m at Temple of Music and Art with works by Owen Voris Brown Ridgway and Van Hulse among others performed by a prominent roster of local musicians.

Voice Department Tucson Madge Utterback Johnny Kern Beach Curran Phillips

Dance Romance The Girl With the Green Fingernails at University

A two act dance romance titled The Girl With the Green Fingernails was staged at the University auditorium with performances at 2 30 this afternoon and 8 30 tonight. Arthur Olaf Andersen wrote the script and music and Lucy Barton directed. Cast includes Petroblaski Jim Showers Cora Peabody Grace Jones and more with Natal ie Carrillo and others in student roles.

University Arthur Olaf Andersen Lucy Barton Ade- Rolfe Floreen Petroblaski Jim Showers Cora Peabody Grace Jones Melanie Trudeau Sarah Coleman Ezra Jones M. Peter Overson Gloria Guilbert Gladys Ganter Natalie Carrillo Rosette Wagner Molly Knight Daisy Jessica Miller Pop van B. Entriken Roy Atwell Gloria Daunice Crozier Elaine Bloom Ruth Born Carolyn Browning Betsy Harris Maxine Inman Margaret Jacobs Marian McKale Virginia Niemann Eleanor O'Leary Ty Tierney Jane Williamson Mary Amster Sara Pulos Braziliera Fugato Genevieve Doyle Altmann McBride Annabel Wallace Robert McBride Genevieve Browne Wright Department of Physical Education For Dan Norine Miever Eugenie von Bromberg Helen Becker Smith Dorothy Trubey Aline Kinnison Ade-Rolfe Floreen Don Pendergast Andreas Andersen Mary Clark Annabelle Douglas Melanie and Ezra Daisy and University Orchestra George Wilson Jane Thompson Barbara Hamm Properties Johnnie Lyons Violet Hautau Elizabeth Kneeland Jackie Brodt Ethel Sawyer Marion Gault

Potter School Holds Fifth Annual Commencement Exercises

The Potter school will hold its fifth annual commencement on Wednesday at 8 p m. Rev. George Ferguson of St. Phillips in the Hills will give the invocation and benediction. Dr. Robert Nugent of the University of Arizona will deliver the commencement address. A musical program includes songs and piano solos by Marie Stovall Natalie Woodruff Wendy Burden and Ann Laurie. The school chorus will sing Hear Our Prayer directed by Mrs Ximena Davis. Prizes for scholarship citizenship music and poetry will be awarded. A special exhibition of school work will be in the main hall.

Potter School George Ferguson St. Phillips the Hills Robert Nugent College ‘of Liberal Arts University of Arizona Marie Stovall Natalie Woodruff Wendy Burden Ann Laurie Ruben Stein

WCTU Meeting Set for Wednesday at Mrs Inghram's Home

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union holds a meeting Wednesday at 2 30 p m at 222 North Third Avenue hosted by Mrs Rebecca Inghram. Mrs Ida Hiem leads the program followed by a social hour with special guests the White Ribbon Recruits and their mothers.

WCTU Rebecca Inghram North Third Avenue Ida Hiem White Ribbon

O'Brien Betrothal To Lt Pratt Reported In Tucson

Margaret O'Brien and First Lt Morton Edison Pratt Jr announce their engagement. Bride elect is from Tucson with May wedding planned at SS Peter and Paul Church officiated by Father Francis Greene. Pratt, a 1942 graduate, is stationed at Fort Ord California.

Margaret O’brien Morton Edison Pratt, Jr Michael D. O’brien East Ninth Tucson SS. Peter and Paul Church Francis Greene Miss O'Brien St. Joseph's Villa Carondelet University of Arizona Davis-Monthan Field Alpha Epsilon Glee Club Newman Club Pratt Morton E. Pratt North Sixth Avenue Los Angeles Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity Theta Tau Ft. Ord Calif

Prominent Pair Wed Tonight In Tucson Ceremony

Miss Jeanne Romine daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Romine will marry Lt Frank Culin son of Brigadier General and Mrs Frank Culin II at Grace Episcopal church in a single ring ceremony. The event features family attendees officiant Rev Francis Brown with a reception at the Romine residence. The couple will relocate to Ft Benning after graduation from OCS.

Jeanne Romine Lewis Romine el Encanto Estates Frank Culin Frank Culin II North Ninth Avenue Francis Brown Grace Episcopal Church Barbara Romine Tucson C. H. Martin John Culin Romine el Encanto Culin Ft. Benning

Red Cross Worker H Frances Hardy Arrives in England

H Frances Hardy daughter of Mr and Mrs Toney A Hardy of Tucson has reached England to serve as an American Red Cross hospital recreation worker for the armed forces. She was with the Pan American Society of Massachusetts in Boston and earlier worked for E I du Pont in Wilmington Delaware. She is a Choate School and Smith College graduate.

H. Frances Hardy Toney A. Hardy East Elm Street Tucson England American Red Cross Hospital Red

Woman's Group To Install Officers At Church Luncheon

The Woman's association of the First Congregational church will install new officers at a box luncheon on the church patio Tuesday at 1 p m. New president is Mrs Homer Slagle with vice president Mrs Howard Baker secretary Mrs Clifton Nelson treasurer Mrs Albert Lent and member at large Mrs QO L Kettenbach. Outgoing officers include vice president Mrs D Burr Du Bois secretary Mrs R A Dawson treasurer Mrs P E Bliss and member at large Mrs J L Sparks. Program chair Mrs Paul Burgess will review Indigo by Christine Weston and tea chair Mrs C E Britten will greet attendees.

Woman's Association of the First Congregational Church Homer Slagle Howard Baker Clifton Nelson Albert Lent QO. L. Kettenbach D. Burr du Bois R. A. Dawson P. E. Bliss J. L. Sparks Paul Burgess Christine Weston C. E. Britten

Tucson Daughters of the American Revolution Elect Officers

The Tucson group of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a meeting at Mrs. George Willis home. Officers for two years were elected including Regent Mrs. Roland M. James and recording secretary Mrs. Kenneth R. Greenwood. Chaplain Mrs. William H. Van Deman installed the new slate.

Tucson Daughters of the American Revolution George Willis Roland M. James Kenneth R. Greenwood G. M. Butler Richard R. Hall Edward G. Stowell Clifford Parsons William H. van Deman Barnard Witten Simons A. W. Hill C. A. Schofield

High School Honorary Presents Three One Act Plays

The National Thespian Honorary soc​iety will stage Juliet and Romeo Twentieth Century Lullaby and Getting Pinned in the high school auditorium Wednesday at 7 30 p m. The event includes initiations and a small admission fee with tickets reserved at the school bookstore.

National Thespian Honorary Society Juliet Romeo Harry Wagstaff Gribble Cedric Mount Grace Barney Bob Young Patricia Spencer Hale Montgomery Gloria Ferguson Kathryn Pender Jackie Stein Dale Chambers Bill Warren Bernard Casselman Patsy Higbie Mary Margaret Menderson Ruth Tackett Margaret Ross Mary Hutchinson Spencer Andrews Clifford Benedict Nancy Chambers

Annual Meeting of Thurman Chapter DACC Held May 12

The John Thurman chapter Daughters of the American Colonists will meet at 209 West Alameda the home of Mrs William A Vinc ent on Friday May 12 at 8 p m. Committee reports will be presented.

John Thurman Chapter Daughters of the American Colonists William A. Vincent West Alameda

Safford Students Perform In Community Fete Dance and Song

More than 100 Safford elementary pupils will take part in Sunday's community sing at Armory Park at 3 PM. Primary groups under Miss Mary MacDiarmid will perform dances including Fairy and Brownie and Bunny Dance with listed students. upper grades under Mrs. Louise Riddick will sing The Coming of Spring and May Again and take roles in a Victory Garden dance.

Safford Elementary Armory Park Mary MacDiarmid Patsy Salina Sandra Jean Pemberton Yslanda Robles Icela Cota Consuelo Inzunza Sylvia Munzia Billy Wright David Meadmore Moses Meadmore Vicente Ferrer Gus King Richard Jayme Carl

Grace Holmes to Speak on Prisoners of War in Tucson

Mrs Grace Holmes of National Red Cross Washington DC will speak at the Tucson YWCA at 8 pm Wednesday on prisoners of war. Local POW chair Mrs E William Jones says she is an authority and invites all interested to attend followed by Q&A.

Grace Holmes Grace Bob Holmes Insular National Red Cross Washington, D. C Tucson YWCA E. William Jones Marroncamo Cleveland Red Cross St. Mary’s

Schwab School to stage Alice In Wonderland musical play

Harvey B. Gaul's operetta will be presented by Schwab School of Dancing at Tucson High Friday May 12. Cast includes Mary Lou Kelly as Alice Frances Smith Dolly Morales Queen of Hearts and more. The production is directed by Gertrude Schwab with stage management by Ruth Harper and a full team handling costumes lighting and box office.

Harvey B. Gaul Schwab School of Dancing Tucson Mary Lou Kelly Frances Smith Dolores Morales Barbara McGoffin Noriene Murphy Stella Glenn Rabbit Joan Manes Hatter Mary Jo Harvey Paul Downs Janet Jackson Francine Murphy Eileen Gerver Tommy Ingram Carol Miller Zoe Taylor Mary Lou Briscoe Deanna Weinzapfel Helen Surratt Donja Bautista Gertrude Mary Schwab Ruth Harper J. D. Frakes L. B. Moffitt Fanchon E. Drachman S. A. Maynard Barbara Smel

Mills And Tuke Dancing Pupils Will Appear

The Alyce Mills school of dancing with Binda Tuke presents its fourth annual review tomorrow at 4 p.m. at the Temple of Music and Art. The program features a series of dances by named pupils including Jackie Stevenson, Nancy Gray, Dwight Stroud, Carmelita Martinez, Jo Ann Sugar, and Crystal Hayden, with Hawaiian and ballet sections and a final chorus number, all under the pupils of Mills and Tuke.

Alice Anita Treat Sam Hughes Tucson T. C. Treat North Fair Oaks Avenue Alyce Mills School of Binda Tuke Ft. Lowell Buehman Alyce Mills School of Dancing Temple of Music and Art Jackie Stevenson Leonard James Nancy Gray Charlotte Henderson Billy Burton Carlyn Stens Dwight Stroud Joan Eggman Mariana Carasso Carmelita Martinez Anita Sadowsky Georgia James Fano Blanquito Mary Louise Mary Alice Aros Mary Evelyn Jones Karen Kussman Carolyn Stevens Glenna Kennedy Hula Dorleen Ray Hilo Hattie Samoa Nancy Lee Anne Dragonette Carol Dahlberg Adrienne Penn Jo Ann Sugar Vienna George Kerner Farmer Harris Hall Hollywood Mary Alice Mary Louise Aros Joan Eickman Sydney Lauderdale

Eastern Star Meeting Set in Arizona Temple

Star Circle of Arizona chapter No 2 Order of the Eastern Star will meet at 2 pm Wednesday in the banquet room of the Masonic temple Special entertainment has been planned by hostesses Mrs A L Massey Mrs Ward T Durfee and Mrs W W Howard The meeting is open to visiting Eastern Star members.

Star Circle of Arizona Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple A. L. Massey Ward T. Durfee W. W. Howard Eastern Star

Circles of WSCS to Meet at University Methodist Church

The circles of the Woman’s Society of Christian Service of the University Methodist church will hold a joint meeting at 1 p m Tuesday at the church. A dessert luncheon will be served. Mrs Maurice Ballenger will review the book For All of Life and there will be special music.

WSCS University Methodist Church Maurice Ballenger

Mexico Expands School Construction Plan

President Avila Camacho approved a $6,000,000 schools program in Mexico City. Architects and engineers have submitted a tentative building plan.

Mexico Mexico City Avila Camacho

University of Arizona Dance in Two Acts and Local Concerts

University of Arizona hosts The Girl With Green Fingernails in two acts at the auditorium today with showings at 2:30 and 8:30. A card party is set for 8 p.m. at the Masonic temple by the White Shrine sponsor. Sunday events include the Spring concert by Tucson High School vocal department at 4 p.m. and a Safford Elementary spring concert at Armory Park at 3 p.m. The Alyce Mil Dancing School performs at the Temple of Music and Art, 4 p.m. Sunday, while the B Sharp Music Club recital and the Saturday Morning Music Club program feature Arizona composers at 2 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. respectively.

University Daunice Crozier Robert McBride Dean A. O. Anderson The Fine Arts College McBride New York Genevieve Browne Wright University of Arizona Dance University Titorium Vocal Document Tucson High School Armory Park Safford Elem Tary Alyce Mil Templ of Music and Art Temple of Music and Art Arizona Composers

Temple Singers Concert Led by Genevieve Par cher

Temple of Music and Art hosts a program by the Temple Singers directed by Genevieve Par cher at 8 15 PM on Tuesday.

Temple Singers Genevieve Parcher Temple of Music and Art

Recital By Elenore Alitman and Fellow Students Set for Monday

Students Elenore Alitman Owen Hewitt Rollin Pease Anna Mae Sharp and Julia Rebeil will present piano voice and violin recital Monday at 8 15 p m at University College of Fine Arts.

Elenore Alitman Owen Hewitt Rollin Pease Anna Mae Sharp Julia Rebeil University College of Fine Arts

Junior League Meeting Set for Monday Evening

A Junior League gathering is scheduled for Monday at 7 30 p m at the Old Pueblo club with members urged to attend.

Old Pueblo Club

Pima Medical Society Auxiliary Plans Tuesday Meeting

The women's auxiliary will meet Tuesday at 9 p.m. at the Veterans Hospital. Wives of staff officers host. wives of doctors from the U S Naval Training School and several local bases will attend social time following a brief business session.

Pima County Medical Society Veteran's Hospital U. S. Naval Training School University of Arizona Davis-Monthan Field Marana Ryan Airfield

Elk Ladies Luncheon at Clubhouse This Wednesday

The Elk Ladies hold a luncheon at 1 p m on Wednesday at the clubhouse. All visiting Elk Ladies are invited and admittance is by card.

Army Chaplain Albert Schiff to Speak at University Forum

Chaplain Albert C. Schiff Jr. of Davis-Monthan Army Air Field will address the University Methodist church forum Sunday at 8. He served in the African and Tunisian campaigns and will share overseas experiences. Open to the public with parents and wives of servicemen invited as honored guests.

Albert C. Schiff, Jr Davis-Monthan Army Airfield Methodist Forum University Methodist Church Third Street Euclid Avenue Schiff Lutheran Church New Lexington Army Air Corps Air Corps First Methodist W. T. Jeffries

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Arizona Composers Charles Scott Don Samba Jorgensen Vi ” Godowsky Loesser Willoughby Bond Romberg Porter Styne Erlene Boyd Arlene Myerson Virginia Fisk Jo Ann Miller Don Kinser Kent Wood Jess Pulliam Jimmy Tooley Midge Harris Priscilla Payne Donna Rogers Robbie Mabry Richard Gardner Marguerite Wolf Marjorie Bell Grace Ann Wilson Cecelia Jacob Dorothy Hirt James Guthrie Elliott Crane Society of Arizona Composers Owen, Vorus Harold E. Owen Mavis W. R. Voris Mertina Powell de Meester van Hulse Georges de Meester Camil van Hulse Gene Redewill Rosemary Henderson Brown Gail Ridgway Brown Martina Powell Sidney B. Brown Rosa Rhodes Larson Edwin R. Carroll A. V. Cerny van Huise Miss Sharp Isabella Caldwell Lewis Margaret O'Brien Grace Episcopal Frank Culin, Jr Edwin Carroll Debussy Ganne Love Jeanne Terreau Tucker de Koven Schubert University of Arizona College of Fine Arts Chi Omega Zeta Phi Eta Sigma Alpha Epsilon Chain Gang Red Cross Hospital Woman's Group First Congregational Church Association Daughters of American Revolution Meet Thespian Safford James Marron William A. Sharps Dav Monthan Army Airfield Base ST. Mary's Schwab School Alice In Wonderland Wes Jacinto Street Mary’s Davis-Monthan Airfield Jon S Mary’s Davis-Monthan Mills and Tuke Temple of Music Daily Reminder Sahuaro Shrine No. 2 White Shrine of Jerusalem
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