Planning Rites Set for Mrs. Maude B. Hollis
Arrangements for Mrs. Maude B. Hollis who died yesterday in a local hospital will be announced by Ragsdale-Wells mortuary. The 61 year old, of 133 West Second Street, leaves husband Samuel in Tucson and three sons Samuel Jr. in Tucson Horace in Japan and Carroll Johnson in Phoenix plus three daughters Letha Armstrong in Tucson Leola Ray in Phoenix and Arlene Hightower in Phoenix. She also leaves two brothers Harry Merrit of Los Angeles and Bonnie Merrit of Fresno and a sister Viola Mays of East St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude B. Hollis
Ragsdale-Wells
Hollis
Second St
Samuel
Tucson
Samuel Jr
Horace
Japan
Carrol Johnson
Phoenix
Letha Armstrong
Leola Ray
Arlene Hightower
Harry Merrit
Los Angeles
Bonnie Merrit
Fresno
Calif
Viola Mays
East St. Louis
Death of George S. Siggins Brings Local Mourning
The body of 57 year old George S. Siggins died yesterday in a local hospital and was sent to Newark New Jersey by the Arizona mortuary. He came here from East Orange New Jersey several months ago and is survived by his wife Margaret of East Orange.
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George S. Siggins
Newark
Arizona Mortuary
Mr. Siggins
East Orange
N.J
Margaret
Services for Mrs Melva J King
Funeral services for Mrs Melva J King age 43 are planned at 2 p m tomorrow at Billys chapel with Dr R S Beal of First Methodist church officiating. Burial will be in South Lawn memorial park. Mrs King lived at 4219 Camino de la Colina and is survived by her husband Homer of Tucson, a sister and three brothers in Amsterdam New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melva J. King
Billy’s Chapel
R. S. Beal
First Methodist Church
South Lawn Memorial Park
Funeral services for Schauffler planned in South Lawn
Charles B Schauffler 47, a winter visitor from Chicago, died yesterday. His body will be cremated at South Lawn Memorial Park with Reillys Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Schauffler
South Lawn Memorial Park
Reilly
Mr. Schauffler
Chicago
Altenberger Family Attends Erie Funeral for Paul R Altenberger
Daniel Altenberger and his son T P Altenberger plus the latter’s family travel to Erie Pennsylvania for the funeral of Paul R Altenberger 90 who died in Erie Also surviving are two other sons Frederick and John both of Erie and a great granddaughter Karen Tucson T P Altenberger is a city police man and commander of Morgan Mc Dermott post No 7 American Legion
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Altenberger
T. P. Altenberger
Erie
Paul R. Altenberger
Daniel
Mr. Altenberger
T. P
Morgan McDermott
American Legion
Frederick
John
Eric
Karen
Tucson
Seven Hurt As Train Races Derailed Freight Car
In Pennsylvania near Duncanon the Broadway limited and a derailed freight car collided. Engineer William T. Senior of the limited suffered severe leg injuries and was taken to Harrisburg hospital. Seven aboard the Broadway limited were injured in the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Broadway Limited
Pennsylvania Railroad
Coyle
Limited
William T. Senior
Juniata
Hamilton Estate Valued At 167 076 In Probate Appraisal
Three appraisers valued the estate of Hugh H. Hamilton at 167076.62 in an inventory filed with the superior court clerk. Hamilton died Mar 27 intestate at 68, survived by Elizabeth C. Hamilton and daughters Dorothy Hamilton Jones and Grace V. Hamilton. Appraisers cited cash, bonds, preferred and common stocks mainly in oil firms. In a separate matter LINCOLN M. GURNETT faced reckless driving charges after striking a cement light pillar. held on 200 bond for May 10 hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh H. Hamilton
Superior Court Clerk’s Office
Hamilton
E. Lee Sr
Elizabeth C. Hamilton
Dorothy Hamilton Jones
Grace V. Hamilton
James G. Kime
Robert E. Heineman
J. C. Etchells
Lincoln M. Gurnett
E. Presidio Rd
Gurnett
North Fourth Avenue
East Congress Street
Open house for Cerebral Palsy foundation in Arizona
City Briefs note an open house at the Cerebral Palsy foundation on 5402 E Speedway with Gov Dan E Garvey delivering a brief address and proclaiming May as Cerebral Palsy month in Arizona. It also mentions events in the evening including dances by The College Mrs Club at Musicians' studio and Knights of Columbus at their hall with Sword and Key, Damien and Newman clubs, featuring John Hummers orchestra and square dance lessons.
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Cerebral Palsy Foundation
E. Speedway
Dan E. Garvey
Arizona
Musicians’ Studio
Knights of Columbus
S. Stone Ave
Sword and Key
Damien
Wakefield Junior High PTA to Hear Zemsky and Laidlow
At 7:30 p.m. Dr. Boris Zemsky and Dr. E H Laidlow will speak at the Wakefield junior high school PTA club meeting in the school auditorium. At 8 p.m. the FOE auxiliary officers will meet at the Eagles hall and the entire membership will convene Tuesday to elect new officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boris Zemsky
E. H. Laidlow
Wakefield Junior High School
Eagles
City mobilizes in hunt for killer Gnatz
Philadelphia residents join a citywide manhunt for Albert Gnatz 55 as Inspector Doyle says the police department enlists all citizens as unofficial detectives. Patrolman James Donohoe died after being shot during a 26 cent window cleaning holdup. Gnatz recently paroled is sought nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
James J. Donohoe
Donohoe
Jefferson Hospital
Richard A. Doyle
Albert Nicholas Gnatz
Doyle
Gnatz
Sergeant Held in Traffic Death Falls From Highway Collision
Staff Sgt. Harold Abbott 24 of Davis Monthan Air Force Base was charged with manslaughter after a May 2 crash on South Alvernon Way that killed Staff Sgt. Charles Wallin 26 of Chanutefield Illinois. Abbott arraigned before Justice Clark H Johnson and held on 1000 dollar bond. Wallin died from injuries sustained in the wreck as both men were ejected from the car when it struck a telephone pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Abbott
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
Charles Wallin
Chanutefield
Rev Dunlap Begins His Tucson Ministry
Rev Richard J Dunlap will preach at First Methodist Church Tucson in 8 30 am and 10 50 am services tomorrow He comes from San Gabriel California where he led the local Methodist church for six years He succeeds Willard A Schurr now at Atlantic Avenue Methodist Long Beach California Cadet SGT Charles M Thomas son of Dr and Mrs M K Thomas 1910 E Hawthorne of Carlsbad California earned the silver A for outstanding academy activities
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Richard J. Dunlap
First Methodist Church
San Gabriel
Calif
Dunlap
Willard A. Schurr
Atlantic Avenue
Long Beach
Charles M. Thomas
M. K. Thomas
E. Hawthorne
Army & Navy Academy
Carlsbad
Military law bill signed by President Truman
President Truman signed a bill creating a uniform military code for all services in peace and war. The measure sets up a three civilian judge military court of appeals with $17,500 annual salaries, expands appeal procedures, and allows enlisted men on the court. it forbids guilty pleas in death sentence cases and guarantees access to legal counsel. The bill passed Congress on April 26 and aims to unify the armed forces and promote equality before the law.
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Washington
Truman
Army
Navy
Air Force
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Trumah
Congress
White House
Senate
Montano Named to Phoenix Housing Board
Charles Flynn Montano, a former Tucson resident, was appointed by Phoenix Mayor Udall to the Phoenix housing authority board for a five year term. He leads Spanish programs at KPHO-TV in Phoenix, known on air as Carlos Montana, and is the son of Ruby Flynn Hidalgo of Tucson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Flynn Montano
23 Scouts Cruise As Navy's Guests
Twenty eight Tucson Boy Scouts sail aboard a navy destroyer escort off California, joining Sea and Explorer units for a weekend voyage on the USS Weeden from San Diego. They tour shore installations with five local Scout leaders including Joe Detwiler and A D Mahany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
California
San Diego
Joe Detwiler
Catalina Council
A. D. Mahany
Don Herman
Barney Huser
Gordon Brown
Sunday Concert At UA Library Steps
The University of Arizona concert band presents its second annual park concert at 8 p.m. tomorrow on the library steps directed by Samuel S. Fain. The program features dances from Henry VIII, Mardi Gras, Caribbean Fantasy, Brigadoon, Sea Medley, The Pilgrim, In the Springtime, and Prize Song from Die Meistersinger. Public seating is available.
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University of Arizona
University Library
Samuel S. Fain
Grofe
Morrissey
Loewe
Lang
Lake
Goldman
Wagner
University Club Informal Social Evening Planned
The Tucson University Club will host an informal social evening at Tucson Country Club today. A buffet dinner at 6 pm precedes swimming, dancing, and cards with about 150 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson University Club
Tucson Country Club
Nelson Dreier to Speak at First Congregational Church
Dr Nelson Dreier superintendent of the Conference of Southern California and the Southwest of Congregational Churches will be guest speaker at the 11 a m service tomorrow at the First Congregational Church.
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Nelson Dreier
Conference of Southern California
Southwest of Congregational Churches
First Congregational Church
Guardsmen Hold Annual High School Writers Parley
Arizona guardsmen and educators convened at American Legion headquarters for the annual meeting, with Gov. Garvey and Maj. Gen. Tuthill addressing the session. Four Arizona high school journalists received cash prizes for best sports and news stories at the University of Arizona journalism conference.
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Arizona
Prugh Herndon
Tucson
Panama
158Th
Bushmasters
South Pacific
Henry Merghant Jr
Bushmasters’ Association
William H. Johnson
Tucson Daily Citizen
William Gard
James Lindsey
Jeanette Robinette
Charles Levinson
The
Citizen
University of Arizona
Frank Salas Wins Tucson City Marble Championship
Frank Salas, a fifth grader from El Rio, won the Tucson city marble title. Rudy Sanchez of Drachman was runner up, presented a trophy by Elmer Present. Salas earns a state berth on June 3, with hopes to fund a trip to the national VFW marble contest in Michigan. About 5,000 Tucson boys entered the elimination rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Salas
el Rio
Rudy Sanchez
Drachman School
Elmer Present
Daniel
Salas
Loveless Gardner
Michigan
Tucson
Births at local hospitals May 5 births reported
St Marys Hospital reports a girl born to Mr and Mrs Wayne Albright at 10 37 p m May 5. Tucson Medical Center notes a boy born to Dr and Mrs Frederick Sowerby at 12 01 a m May 5 at 4150 East Ft Lowell Road. Another birth to Mr and Mrs James D Fickett a girl at 12 28 a m May 5. A boy born to Mr and Mrs Stanley K Middleton at 3 15 May 5 at 4401 Bermuda. A boy born to Mr and Mrs James R Luper at 6 19 p m May 5. A girl born to Mr and Mrs Jesse F Henry at 7 25 p m May 5. A boy born to Mr and Mrs Frank Moreno at 7 58 p m May 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Hospital
Wayne Albright
E. Kleindale
Tucson Medical Center
Frederick Sowerby
E. Ft. Lowell Rd
James D. Fickett
R. Rt
Stanley K. Middleton
Bermuda
James R. Luper
Jesse F. Henry
Frank Moreno
W. 32Nd St
Overhead Door Co Ad For Garages and Services
An advertisement note for residential garages and commercial industrial blogs promotes sales and service from Overhead Door Co with contact number 35-3451.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overhead Door CO
Our Saviour's Church Observes Fifth Anniversary
Our Saviour's Lutheran church marks its fifth anniversary since first service with a church supper at 6 p.m. tomorrow. The May 9 1945 service at the YWCA drew 23 attendees. Rev. Titus R. Scholl leads a congregation now over 400 confirmed members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church
YWCA
Titus R. Scholl
Boyer Alias Hunt Faces Draft Case In Tucson
George W. Boyer aged 25 arrested on a charge of violating the selective service act. He formerly worked as bell captain at the Santa Rita hotel under the name George Hunt and has been a Tucson resident for years. FBI said he registered in 1940 at Lemoyne Pa then disappeared. A preliminary hearing is set for May 17 and he is held on $1,000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Boyer
Scranton
Boyer
Santa Rita
Bell
George Hunt
Tucson
Hunt
FBI
Lemoyne
U.S
Thomas H. McKay
Airman Hurt as Auto Overturns Near Tucson
Airman Richard E. Kelly of the 65th Bomb Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base escaped serious injury when his car overturned four times on Highway 89 south of Tucson. He was taken to the base hospital with minor injuries and held under observation.
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Pfe
Richard E. Kelly
Davis
Monthan Air Force Base
Highway 89
Tucson
Kelly
Davis-Monthan
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Crawford
Fuller Evangelistic Foundation
Foundation
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UA Library
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William R. Mathews
Arizona Daily Star
Reporter Today
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Kansas City Journal
Pi Delta Epsilon Journalism Fraternity
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Mohaven County
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Levinson
West Phoenix
Robert L. Nugent
Lo‘rena DeSanctis
Scott G. Nelson
Phoenix Union High School
Jones Osborn
Arizona Newspapers Association
Yuma Sun
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Johnson
Miss Vail
Alice Vail
Cactus Chronicle
Our Saviour’s Church
Arizona Mortuary, Inc
Verna E. Yocum
East Third
Ona Mortgages
Nat'l. Mtg. and Loan Co
6Th Ave
E. R
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Optometrist
E. Congress
Ham Keddie
Tucson Dial
Miller’s
Boot & Shoe Repairing
N. Scott ST
America
Speedway
Boyer, Alias
Auto Service
Nogales
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Citizen Auto
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Gilead
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