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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1940

Page

2

S P To File Its Answer In Limit Suit

The Southern Pacific company will file an answer in the Pima county superior court to a suit by Atty. Gen. Joe Conway over trains longer than state limits. The railroad admits routing a 16 coach passenger train March 4 and a 91 car freight train April 2 through Arizona. It argues the law violates the interstate commerce clause and due process, seeking constitutional defenses. Penalties range from $100 to $1,000 per offense.

Phoenix Southern Pacific Company Arizona Joe Conway Pima County Louis B. Whitney Whitney San Francisco Pima

Training For Girls Is Set This Summer

The National Youth Administration plans a full time cooperative training center for 25 to 30 girls from June 5 to September 5 at a vacant University of Arizona fraternity house. Partners will include NYA Santa Cruz Pinal Cochise counties with part time instructors and a resident-in-charge. Each girl will earn 30 dollars monthly, with deductions for subsistence and schooling leaving about 9 dollars for personal expenses while balancing work and study.

National Youth Administration Charles Fowler NYA Fowler University of Arizona Santa Cruz Pinal Cochise

Two New Yorkers Held on Narcotics Charge in Douglas

Lewis L. Steelman 22 and Leopold Trevine 32 were arrested with taxi driver Jesus Varela 54 in Douglas on opium smuggling charges. Steelman and Trevine are lodged in the county jail in Tuc son with $10,000 bond each for a U S hearing before Commissioner C Wayne Clampitt. Varela released on $500 bond. Opium valued at $2,000.

Douglas Mexico Tucson Lewis L. Steelman Leopold Trevine Jesus Varela U. S C. Wayne Clampitt Varela Percy Bowden

Federal Workers Elect Officers for Local Union

Officers to head local No 81 National Federation of Federal Employees were elected recently with Louis Hamilton as president and E W Hardies Randolph Goon and H Garvin Smith as vice presidents. Agnes Haustenstein is financial secretary with Tom Knagge as guard and M H Miller Marguerite Tracy and Corsa Wine as trustees. Edward L Beutner of the Soil Conservation Service was elected to membership.

National Federation of Federal Employes Louis Hamilton E. W. Hardies Randolph Goon H. Garvin Smith Agnes Hauenstein Tom Knagge M. H. Miller Marguerite Tracy Corsa Edward L. Beutner The Soil Conservation Service

Dr. Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin

The ad promotes a laxative that combines Senna with Pepsin to relieve constipation and stomach distress. It claims Pepsin breaks down undigested protein in the stomach while the laxative stimulates bowel movement. Children supposedly enjoy the taste and the product is urged for immediate purchase.

Dr. Caldwell

Evacuation at Namsos Under Heavy German Air Attacks

Arthur Menken reports from a transport ship as British and French troops withdraw from Namsos Norway amid five German bombing raids. The Afridi and BisonDestroyer were sunk. crews and prisoners reflect on the peril and chaos, with spies in the area and a submarine scare during the convoy evacuation.

Arthur Menken United Press Paramount News Namsos Norway Afridi Bison Scotland Chasseurs Bangsund Snaso

Second Court Trial to Be Heard by Judge Udall in Tucson

Judge Levi S. Udall of Apache County will preside in Tucson next Monday over a mandamus suit by attorneys Richard Chambers and Herbert Krucker to force Pima County board of supervisors to create a second division of the superior court. Judge M. T. Phelps had been assigned but was reassigned after an affidavit alleging bias. The plaintiffs seek a second judge due to overburdened courts and population based requirements. County Attorney J. Mercer Johnson denied plans for a jury trial and Judge Phelps previously overruled a motion to dismiss.

Levi S. Udall Apache County Tucson Pima County Board of Supervisors Superior Court M. T. Phelps Udall Pima Phelps Richard Chambers Herbert Krucker Write Mandamus Board of Supervisors J. Mercer Johnson State Supreme Court

Pupils Present Musical Show Bo Peep And The Good Master

Pupils stage two musical dramas at University Heights school tonight at 7 30. Miss Caroline Halliday directs Bo Peep and Mrs Faye Huetson directs The Good Master. Cast includes Jonda Johnson Bion Laubscher Barbara Burrows Katherine Dillas Melva O Donnel and Jean Sage Tom Burrows Billy Saunders Patricia Peters Blair Houston Buddy Vermilyea.

University Heights School Caroline Halliday Faye Huetson Jonda Johnson Bion Laubscher Barbara Burrows Katharine Dillas Melva O'Donnel Desra Murchison Evelyn Jay Ulah Hudson Martha Johnson O’rilla Hazelip R. D. Burr Good Master Jean Sage Tom Burrows Billy Saunders Patricia Peters Blair Houston Buddy Vermilyea Tom Fitzgerald Billy Bradford Addine Smith Robin Rowell Shirley Shykofsky Lila Hopper Jo Ann Sage Mary Workman Mary Ellen Zimmerman John Vincent Jack Needham Raymond McCoy Harold McCoy Donald Stamps Georgia Hutton Geyer Miss van Doren Hazelip Huetson Burr Miss Hazelip Margaretha Wehrle Madelyn Kelsey

Northport Falls to Kettle Falls 40 to 4 in Seventh

In Kettle Falls Washington Northport high school fell 40 to 4 to Kettle Falls after a full bench effort. Northport used all players including a girl pitcher before the game ended in the seventh inning as the last hurrah wore out.

Kettle Falls Wash Northport High School Northport

University of Arizona Instructor to Teach at Texas Summer School

W. D. Webb, professor of political science at the University of Arizona, will teach the second session of the University of Texas summer school focusing on American government and administration. Tomorrow’s program includes topics on the Sudetan region and Poland, plus a wildlife hunting film, in room 110 of the university library at 7 p.m. Kathleen Schneider, 1014 E Fifth St, was elected to Phi Kappa Phi at USC, a senior in the College of Letters and Sciences.

W. D. Webb University of Arizona University of Texas Sudetan Czechoslovakia Poland Denmark University Kathleen Schneider Fifth Street Phi Kappa Phi University of Southern California Schneider Tucson College

Fried Chicken Dinner at C. M. E. Church Tomorrow

A fried chicken dinner will be served at the C. M. E. church located at 122 West Fourth Street from noon to 6 p m tomorrow. Orders may be placed by calling 4253.

West Fourth Street

Delta Pi Sigma Banquet at Pioneer Hotel

The Delta Pi Sigma Banquet for the University of Arizona initiates at 6 p.m. tomorrow in the Pioneer hotel, inviting members and guests to attend at the campus event venue.

Delta PI Sigma University of Arizona Pioneer Hotel

Tucson Loyal Stars Lodge Meeting Notice

Tucson Loyal Stars No 89 will hold a regular lodge meeting Friday evening at 8 oclock in the Knights of Columbus hall. Refreshments will be served.

Tucson Loyal Stars Knights of Columbus

Plans for State Convention in Nogales

Tucson Knights of Columbus council will decide plans for the state convention to be held in Nogales on May 11 12 and 13 at a meeting tomorrow at 8 p m in the club house.

Nogales Tucson Knights of Columbus Council

Cedars of Lebanon Board Meeting Set at Miss Mubarak Home

The Board of Directors of the Cedars of Lebanon club will meet tonight at Miss Marie Mubarak's residence located at 133 West Council Street.

The Cedars of Lebanon Club Marie Mubarak West Council Street

Final Social Hour at University Recreation Hall

The last social hour of the year takes place this evening from 7 30 to 9 30 in the recreation hall. University students are invited with free admission for co eds. A prize will be awarded and Rosemary Franco will sing while Patsy Walsh reads Dorothy Parker The Waltz. Kenny Mack's or

Recreation Hall Rosemary Franco Dorothy Parker Patsy Walsh Kenny Mack

Temperatures at Summer Haven on Mt Lemmon

Temperatures at Summer Haven atop Mt Lemmon yesterday ranged from a low of 36 to a high of 72 degrees.

Haven Mt. Lemmon

Young Republican Club Meets Friday at Santa Rita Hotel

The Young Republican club will meet Friday at 7 30 p m in the Santa Rita hotel to plan a dinner dance and related activities.

Young Republican Club Santa Rita Hotel

Townsend act representative to speak at Armory Park

T. E. Stevens national representative of the Townsend national recovery act will speak tomorrow at 8 p m in Armory park. A motion picture Man Overboard will also be shown.

T. E. Stevens Townsend National Recovery Act Armory Park

Walker Burtis to Visit Local American Legion Club

Walker T. Burtis of Globe and grand chef de guerre of 40 and 8 will make an official visit to the local area. The meeting starts at 8 p.m. today at the American Legion club rooms.

Walker T. Burtis Globe Veiture American Legion Club

Charles Hanson Pleads Guilty To Reckless Driving

Charles Hanson aged 58 of 819 South Sixth Avenue pleaded guilty in police court to reckless driving. He was ordered to pay a $30 fine or face 30 days in jail after officers saw his car weaving on South Stone Avenue late yesterday.

Charles Hanson South Sixth Avenue South Stone Avenue

Judge McFarland Presides In Pima County Trial

Judge Fe W McFarland of Pinal county superior court came here today to preside in a Pima county superior court jury trial as he campaigns in the Democratic primaries for United States senator in September.

FE. W. McFarland Pinal County Superior Court United States Pima County

Orchestra Confirmed for Upcoming Concert

Sue Allen leads the orchestra as the central organizer for an upcoming concert. The program details and venue are being finalized by the management.

Local students win state defense essay prizes

Mrs Helen Vincell national defense chairman for the American Legion auxiliary announces that Carl Fridena of Tucson high school and Meade Powell of Mansfield junior high school won first prizes in the state contest and have advanced to the national competition.

Helen Vincell National Defense American Legion Auxiliary Carl Fridena Tucson Meade Powell Mansfield Junior

Local Sportsman W. S. Lackner Leads June Western Sportsman

Dr. W. S. Lackner, noted local sportsman, pens the lead hunting story for the June issue of Western Sportsman Magazine. The publication will hit newsstands May 15.

W. S. Lackner Sportsman Western Sportsman Magazine

First Medical School in America Founded in Philadelphia 1751

A Philadelphia institution established the first medical school in America in 1751. The facility marked a milestone in U S medical education, shaping training standards and professional practice across the colonies.

America Philadelphia

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