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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1941

Page

2

Cadet Review Set Tomorrow at Vine Street Polo Field

The University of Arizona ROTC parade will be held at 5 p m at Vine street polo field barring rain. About 860 cadets take part with honors awarded to senior and junior leaders including George Matthews Leslie Westfall John Donaldson and Barrie Long. Dr Alfred Atkinson and Lt Col Waldemar Falck will review with A H Otis and A L Slonaker present. Falck to depart to Fort Riley Kansas.

University of Arizona Military Review Vine Street Polo Field U. S. Weather Bureau University R.O.T.C Alfred Atkinson Waldemar A. Falck Fort Riley Kans Tucson Falck Atkinson A. H. Otis A. L. Slonaker Military Department Charles E. Mosse Cav R.O. T.C Walter R. Nielsen Oscar E. Davis Gherald Hoopes Mason Gerhart James V. Taylor Dee Woodell John W. Donaldson

Doak Purchases Catalina Foothills Estate

Herbert R. Doak, a Philadelphia advertising agency executive, bought a Catalina Foothills estate. The Doak family came to Tucson for a winter vacation and stayed as permanent residents. The property was acquired from James P. Adams via Roy H. Long Realty.

Catalina Foothills Herbert R. Doak Philadelphia Doak Tucson James P. Adams Roy H. Long

Seven Transitman Eligibles Named by City Commission

The city engineering department announced seven eligibles for the transitman post. They are Charles Watson Dryden Henry T. Pearson A Bouchard Marum Harold W Cole Paul Utley Sawyer Peter R Kiernan and Fritz W Danielson.

P. H. McNeil Civil Service Commission Charles Watson Dryden Henry T. Pearson A. Bouchard Marum Harold W. Cole Paul Utley Sawyer Peter R. Kiernan Fritz W. Danielson

Tree Ring Expert Dr Douglass Receives Philosophical Society Honor

Dr. A E Douglass of the University of Arizona has been elected a member of the American Philosophical Society, a prestigious national scientific body founded in 1743. The physicist and dendrochronology pioneer is noted for tree ring chronology research and long term land use planning studies with the Carnegie Institution.

A. E. Douglass University of Arizona American Philosophical Society United States Douglass Alfred Atkinson Steward Observatory Carnegie Institution of Washington Philadelphia Benjamin Franklin America Franklin Thomas Jefferson American Scientific Associations

Jaycee Vigilantes Win Entry Trophy in Nogales Parade

The Tucson Junior Chamber of Commerce Vigilante posse won a 14 inch trophy for best mounted entry at Nogales Cinco de Mayo. Chief Scrap Roberts announced the group of 21 western costumed riders as the No gales Chamber of Commerce guests. They will ride in the Douglas rodeo parade May 10 and have invitations to Frontier Days in Prescott and a Silver City rodeo both on July 4.

Tucson

Heighton Reappointed as Adjustment Board Chairman in New Year Session

Harry E Heighton, veteran municipal board member, was re elected chairman at the first meeting of the year Gorm Loftfield was named vice chairman and Miss Irene G Love secretary The board denied Dr Roy Magee petition to approve building plans for two houses at North Trent Avenue and East Fifth Street Parachute manufacture has begun in Brazil

Harry E. Heighton Municipal Board of Adjustment Gorm Loftfield Charles M. Taylor Asessor Irene G. Love Roy Magee North Trent Avenue East Fifth Street

Safety Patrol Awards Set by Tucson Lions Club

Awards will honor outstanding junior safety patrol members from Tucson elementary and junior high schools. The 7:30 pm ceremony at Safford Junior High is led by Lions Club president John I. Reilly Jr. Guests include the Arizona Safety Council. Over 600 patrolmen exist with no school-area accidents since establishment. Lions provide belts and insignia. Lion head buttons are awarded every six weeks.

Tucson Lions Club Safford John I. Reilly, Jr Arizona Safety Council Bill Nauman A. A. Lowe Southern Pacific Railroad Pioneer Hotel

LDS Appointments Certified in Tucson Area

Certificates appointing the president and two bishops of the Latter Day Saints church in the Tucson area were filed in Pima county recorder Mrs. Anna Sullinger's office. Dated April 21, 1941, A. B. Ballantyne of the University of Arizona was named president, with Francis J. Webb of Binghamton and Le Roy B. Pyper of Tucson named bishops.

Latter Day Saints Tucson Anna Sullinger Pima County A. B. Ballantyne University of Arizona Francis J. Webb Binghamton le Roy B. Pyper

Wheeler Plans Home Guard In Next Few Days

Acting Chief Harold C. Wheeler said Tucson will form a home guard in coming days to defend the city if invaded. The 50 caliber machine gun will be the nucleus of the unit’s armament, owned by Tucson attorney W Clare Dodd after a chain of transfers involving Mrs Laura Pearson Shepley Clark. Dodd said federal law requires a license to transfer title to a machine gun and faces a heavy penalty. he asked the court to let him turn over the weapon to the police.

Harold C. Wheeler Home Guard Tucson Hame Wheeler W. Clare Dodd Laura Pearson Shepley Clark Clark Dodd Superior Court Federal Collector of Internal Revenue

Seeley Leaves City for Military Post as Lieutenant Colonel

City Manager George W. Seeley, on military leave, will depart for San Francisco tomorrow to report as a lieutenant colonel in the construction quartermaster department of the U S Army. He was placed on leave two weeks ago and Phil J. Martin Jr. has become acting city manager.

George W. Seeley San Francisco Construction Quartermaster Department U. S. Army Phil J. Martin, Jr Water Department

Vacant Tucson Lots Scrutinized for NYA Shop Site

Acting City Manager Phil J. Martin Jr announced a list of city owned vacant lots in industrial areas is being prepared for a possible NYA shop site. NYA supervisor Charles Fowler Jr requested the information.

Phil J. Martin, Jr National Youth Administration Charles Fowler, Jr NYA

Band from Post 549 VFW Wins Mesa Encampment Prize

The Boys' Band of Post 549 VFW in Tucson captured first prize of 100 dollars for the best band at the Mesa Encampment held on May 1.

Post 549 VFW Tucson Mesa

Public lecture on Military Photography at University of Arizona

Edward Schoch, senior speech student at the University of Arizona, will present a public lecture titled Military Photography in Modern Warfare tonight at 8 in room 208 of the chemistry physics building. Dr Robert A Greene leaves Fort Bliss for Fort Sam Houston to begin a year in the Army chemical division. A Southern fried chicken dinner is set for Prince Chapel church tomorrow from 11 am to 4 pm at the parsonage on 574 South Stone avenue. Tucson YMCA and local air base chaplain crew urge magazines books and games donations for the infirmary reading room and squad HQ.

Edward Schoch University of Arizona Robert A. Greene Arizona State Laboratory Fort Bliss Tex Fort Sam Houston Army Chemical Division Prince Chapel South Stone Avenue Tucson YMCA

Tumbling Team Performs at Tucson High Assembly

A tumbling team accompanied by the school swing band directed by Glenn Rothrock performed during assembly periods at Tucson Senior High School. Team members included captain Bill Wright Jim Winthrop Manuel Grace Bill Jones Bob Schull and Bob Lemon.

Glenn Rothrock Tucson Senior High School Bill Wright Jim Winthrop Manuel Grace Bill Jones Bob Schull Bob Lemon

Priesthood Fund Party Set by Catholic Daughters Tonight

The Catholic Daughters of America will host their annual priesthood fund party at 8 o clock this evening at the Knights of Columbus hall.

THE Catholic Daughters of America Knights of Columbus Hall

Entertainment event at St Luke's Desert led by Mrs Henry Smith

Mrs Henry Smith and Mrs Walt Coburn organize a monthly program by the board of visitors at St Luke's in the Desert tomorrow at 7 pm. Aliva and Joaquin perform as a singing and playing duo for the gathering of men. board members are invited to attend.

Henry Smith Walt Coburn Board of Visitors St. Luke’s Desert Aliva Joaquin

Bnai Brith Lodge to Meet at Community House

Bnai Brith Lodge schedules a regular meeting for Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Community house located at 526 South Stone.

B'Nai B'Rith Lodge South Stone

Green Guard Drill At Armory Tomorrow

The Green Guard will meet at the Armory at 2 o clock for drill under Sgt Dave Putney and first aid at 3 o clock under Patrolman Paul Bohardt.

Green Guard Dave Putney Paul Bohardt

Homemakers to Discuss Home Safety Friday at Santa Rita

Miss Evalyn A. Bentley informs Pima County Homemakers clubs about the State Safety Council home safety section meeting Friday at 2 PM in the Santa Rita cactus room. Club representatives will report back to their groups at regular meetings.

Evalyn A. Bentley Pima County Homemakers Clubs State Safety Council Santa Rita Cactus Room

Arrest of Albert C Hooks for reckless driving after fender bump incident

Albert C Hooks, 52, of 900 West Congress street, was arrested by police on reckless driving charges last midnight after his car bumped fenders of other vehicles while attempting to leave a parking space on East Broadway near the post office. His trial is set for Thursday morning.

Albert C. Hooks West Congress Street East Broadway

Counsellors Hold Picnic for Local Hi Y Groups

Counsellors of the Gray Junior Hi Y and senior H Y clubs plan a 4 p m Saturday picnic in Lower Sabino Canyon. The event gathers group leaders and members for an afternoon outdoors with communal activities.

Lower Sabino Canyon

Scout executive helps plan Nogales neighborhood affair

K E G Stowell, Boy Scout executive of Catalina council, attended a Santa Cruz district committee meeting in Nogales. Preliminary plans were made for a neighborhood carnival to be held May 31 on Nogales High School athletic field.

E. G. Stowell Catalina Council Santa Cruz Nogales Nogales High School

West Temple Lodge Elects Officers for 425

Officers were elected at a West Temple Masonic Lodge No. 425 meeting last night. Named: J. D. Dorough master, L. W. Johnson senior warden, W. M. Finley junior warden, B. M. Williams secretary, O. L. Watson treasurer, J. A. Nobles senior deacon, B. L. Richardson junior deacon, S. B. Nobles tyler, Howard Wilson senior steward, W. M. Blakely junior steward, Chris Williams chaplain, and Alonzo Stroud marshal.

West Temple Masonic Lodge J. D. Dorough L. W. Johnson W. M. Finley B. M. Williams O. L. Watson J. A. Nobles B. L. Richardson S. B. Nobles Tyler Howard Wilson W. M. Blakely Chris Williams Alonzo Stroud

PUPILS OF CARRILLO SCHOOL PRESENT MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL

Pupils at Carrillo School present a musical and dramatic program titled Midsummer Festival in Sweden tonight at seven o'clock. The program is free to the public.

Carrillo School Sweden

Mock murder trial for Phillips Chapel fundraiser

A mock murder trial to benefit Phillips Chapel C M E church is set for May 15 at 8 pm at Safford Junior High School. Rev H Holton Collins Jr pastor of the church will direct the event.

Phillips Chapel C. M. E. Church Safford Junior High School H. Holton Collins, Jr

New Zealand Adopts Half Hour Daylight Saving

New Zealand plans to observe a half hour daylight saving time adjustment annually. The policy change aims to extend evening daylight and conserve energy across the country.

New Zealand

Romance club to hold final meeting of year

Dr. John D. Fitz-Gerald announced the Romance club and university language organization will meet May 18 at the home of Dr. Helen S. Nicholson on Oracle Road for their last gathering of the year.

Romance Club University Language Organization John D. Fitz-Gerald Helen S. Nicholson Oracle Road

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