Arizona Leads Nation in WAC Recruiting, Report Says
Arizona is leading the nation in WAC recruiting with 69.57 percent of its April quota met for April 1 to 14, ranking ahead of Los Angeles San Francisco Chicago Northern New York and Southern New York. The response of Arizona women is praised for embracing new opportunities including Army service forces ground forces or air forces and the option to choose stations or embarkation ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
WAC
Elizabeth Holman
Army
Phoenix
War Department
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Chicago
New York
Army Service Forces
Army Ground Forces
Army Air Forces
Medical Corps
America
Sidney P. Osborn
A. M. Tuthill
Program For Mother's Day At Pueblo Club
The Old Pueblo club announces a Mother's Day program on Sunday featuring a special dining service from noon to 2 with a string ensemble and corsages for mothers. An evening buffet includes Spanish music and additional dining.
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Pueblo Club
Old Pueblo Club
Miss Billings Sings Tonight In U A Senior Recital
Elizabeth Billings a University of Arizona soprano presents a senior recital tonight at 8 15 in the fine arts college room 200. Selections include works by Brahms Mednikoff Eckert Puccini Charpentier Debussy Gershwin and Bizet with Dallas Uhrig tenor assisting and Martina Powell as accompanist. The final number features the L Enfant Prodigue duet with Uhrig in support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Billings
College of Fine Arts
University of Arizona
Fine Arts College
Johannes Brahms
Hills of
Grazia
Nicholas Mednikoff
Carl Eckert
Giacomo Puccini
Miss Billings
Georges Charpentier
Claude Debussy
le Papillon
Feliz Fourdrain
Michaela
Carmen
Georges’ Bizet
Nightingale
Benjamin Whispley
Porgy and Bess
George Gershwin
Dean Arthur Olaf Andersen
The
University Fine Arts College
L’enfant Prodigue
Dallas Uhrig
Martina Powell
Walter Winchell in New York a lively society roundup
Walter Winchell reports in New York on social and show business headlines. Hattie Carnegie and Cliff Friend may appear in news soon. King Carol’s chamberlain Ernest Aradareanu wed in Mexico. Marion Harris saved from an unmarked grave by Paul Buckley. Col Edmund Starling to join a New York investigation agency. Mrs Henry Morgenthau Jr to lead the War Savings Radio Division. Jan Masaryk arranging a star’s photo for bank notes with Jarmila Novotna. Judy Garland draws off set attention from Vincent Minelli. Phil Silvers unsettled after Gerrie Noonan’s rejection. Robert Walker and Nancy Walker linked in Hollywood. It’s a boy for the Cavetts. The Schmid family to celebrate three in June. L Gorceys split. NY Times to run Bob Hope overseas pieces. Arthur Murray mocks Mr Anthony’s Reno line. Gloria Dickson becomes Mrs William Fitzgerald.
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Hattie Carnegie
Modiste
Cliff Friend
King Carol
Ernest Aradareanu
Mexico
Marion Harris
Paul Buckley
Edmund Starling
U. S. Secret Service
New York
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
War Savings Staff
Jan Masaryk
Jarmila Novotna
Helen
Troy
Doris Duke
Biggie
Judy Garland
Vincent Minelli
Phil Silvers
Mister
Gerrie Noonan
Robert
Pvt
Hargrove
Guadalcanal
Rober Butterfield
L. Gorceys
N. Y. Times
Bob Hope
Arthur Murray
Reno
Mr. Anthony
Gloria Dickson
Wm. Fitzgerald
Those Kids and the Men Who Hold the Line
A reflective tribute to World War II veterans and the younger generation stepping into service. The writer honors the 18 year olds earning medals while stressing the enduring sacrifice of fathers and older workers who support those in harm’s way, waiting and hoping for safer days.
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Chateau Thierry
Vimy Ridge
Far Horizons
Dad
Royalty of Hollywood and industry mingle in recent bets
The piece notes R J Wysors, proxy for Republic Steel, arranging a renounce ceremony and a forthcoming marriage to a staffer 25 years younger. It mentions Trudy Marshall with Phil Raffin wedding talks, Elia Kazan entering service, Jennifer Jones as a new discovery, Gloria De Haven and Dave Rose planning a Holiday for Strings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Wysors
Republic Steel
Donald Nelson
Trudy Marshall
Phil Raffin
Elia Kazan
Jennifer Jones
Bernadette
Dick Tracy
Republic Studios
Phyllis Isley
Gloria de Haven
MGM
Dave Rose
Talitha Colwell Violin Recital Presented by M S M Club
Talitha Colwell violinist and 1943 Madeline Berger scholarship winner will be presented by the Saturday Morning Musical club in a civic concert tomorrow at 8 30 p m. Miss Colwell studies with Mina S Glover and Elizabeth N Erickson will accompany. The program includes works by Bach Mendelssohn Tartini Rimsky Korsakov Heifetz and Grieg Elman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talitha Colwell
Madeline Berger
Saturday Morning Musical Club
Miss Colwell
Mina S. Glover
Elizabeth N. Erickson
Bach
Mendelssohn
Tartini
Skilton
The
Rimsky - Korsakoff - Heifetz
Grieg-Elman
Legion Auxiliary Unit to Meet at 8 P.M.
Morgan McDermott unit of the American Legion auxiliary will hold its regular meeting today at the Legion auditorium at 8:00 p.m. Officers for the coming year will be nominated. A colored film of the last Armistice Day parade will be shown courtesy of Mr. Andrew P. Martin. Executive board members were entertained at dinner at 2811 East Third Street last Monday hosted by Mrs. Herbert Blakeslee with attendees including Mrs. Keith Hubbard and others.
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Morgan McDermott
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Auditorium
Andrew P. Martin
Herbert Blakeslee
East Third Street
Mmes
Keith Hubbard
Clinton L. Helbig
W. L. Few
WAC Anniversary Tea Planned by Tucson Mothers’ Club
The Tucson WAC Mothers' club marks the second anniversary of the Women Army Corps with a tea Sunday 3 to 5 at the YWCA 738 North Fifth Avenue. Chairwoman Mrs Homer Swenholdt leads a committee listing Mines S L Freeman L S Thomas and Lt Margaret McEnerney will name program guests from Marana and Davis Monthan airfields later in the week. Invitations extend to all women interested in the corps and its members and officers from Davis Monthan and Marana fields will attend.
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WAC Mothers’ Club of
Tucson
WAC
YWCA
North Fifth Avenue
Homer Swenholdt
Mines
S. L. Freeman
L.S. Thomas
Margaret McEnerney
Marana
Davis-Monthan
Marana Fields
Desert Riders Initiate New Members at University of Arizona
Desert Riders, riding honorary for girls at the University of Arizona, held election of officers and initiation of new members on Tuesday. Ina Gittings and Dorothy Musser entertained initiates and members after a ride to Sabine Canyon. Guests included Martha Dodd Imogene Russell and Maj. John A. Magee, ROTC unit, with officers Sue Ransom Marion Dibble Sally Miller Gerry Eliot.
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Desert Riders
University of Arizona
Ina Gittings
Dorothy Musser
Sabine Canyon
Mines
Martha Dodd
Adolphus van Atta
Henry Merchant
Imogene Russell
Charlotte Chardon
Mary Mansur
Becky Craig
Maj
John A. Magee
Sue Ransom
Marion Dibble
Sally Miller
Gerry Eliot
Misses Eliot
Miller
Dibble
Sally Menshaw
Mary Margaret Miller
Alyce Whitted
Sue Norton
Mrs Thompson Hosts Linen Shower For Miss McFall
Mrs George Thompson of 504 East Speedway hosted a linen shower and tea for Miss Mary McFall bride elect of Warrant Officer Roy H Ireland at her home this afternoon. Guests included Mrs C R Mc Fall mother of the bride to be Mmes Kenneth Schminke John B Schminke Ben Ormand T J Boettger Sam Elrod Ames Albro Stanley Doyle James Sawtelle and Madame Elenore Altman.
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George Thompson
East Speedway
Mary McFall
Roy H. Ireland
C. R. McFall
Mmes
Kenneth Schminke
John B. Schminke
Ben Ormand
T. J. Boettger
Sam Elrod
Ames Albro
Stanley Doyle
James Sawtelle
Elenore Altman
Major Hooch Industry Scandal Leads to firings at Big Company
Five top executives are dismissed amid alleged black market liquor activities at a major company. More leaders may face action as the story unfolds. June liquor shortages are anticipated with shortages and high bidding for Scotch at $80 per case while wholesale CPA price sits at $51. Havana night venues ban DeMarigny. Red Cross rejects a famous wealthy divorcee's application. A doll linked to a sailor uniform arrest was named in coverage of the Dickenson raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CPA
Havana
DeMarigny
Red Cross
Macoco cancels romance with The Flower in El Morocco
The article notes Macoco of Argentina ends his romance with The Flower described as blunt about mink coats. It mentions Gertrude Niesen's hat with a live canary, Nancy Callahan of Mexican Hayride, and her interest in William Hawkins who lost 40 pounds after marrying the Scripp widow. Chester Stratton plans a liaison with Diana Bird of Boston society. She has bought six seats for every performance since the premiere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macoco
Argentina
el Morocco
Gertrude Niesen
Nancy Callahan
Daffy
William Hawkins
Scripp’s
Widder
Chester Stratton
Diana Bird
Boston
Retirement reshapes Felix Ferry career to writing chief
Felix Ferry leaves the Monte Carlo saloon scene to head the writing department for Leland Hayward, Coast agent. Philip Wylie joins Farrar-Rinehart as editorialist replacing John Rinehart. Alfred Barton of the Surf Club Florida and Dolly O'Brien are rumored to wed. Lt Cliff Smiths and Helen O Connell are slated for July imagery. Cardinal O Connell of Boston is noted for meeting the Emperor in Japan during Terry Roosevelt's era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Ferry
Monte Carlo
Leland Hayward
Philip Wylie
Vipers
Farrar-Rinehart
John Rinehart
Cafe Soociety
Alfred Barton
Surf Club
Florida
Dolly O’brien
Wieder
Cliff Smiths
Helen O’connell
Radio Thrush
Cardinal O'Connell
Boston
Terry Roosevelt
Japan
Broadway Gossip and Box Office Blues In The City
The column reports on theater life with bets on a 90 to 1 horse win and a $6 stake. It notes cafes and nightclubs facing tax pressure, Nora Morales temporary Stork replacements, Vera Ray joining MGM’s glam azons, and Paulette Goddard’s Admiral romance. It also mentions a Dome Daily shift and Earl Wilson’s forthcoming book.
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Kurt Hormann
Sunshine
Vera Ray
MGM
MGM “Glamazons
Cugat
Nora Morales
Stork
Dacita
Little Palm
Paulette Goddard
Williams Pupils Recitalists In Temple Of Music
Pupils of Mrs J Clark Williams perform a piano recital Sunday at 4 30 p m in the Temple of Music and Art. Participating students include Corley Hamill Marguerite Ratcliffe Mary Helen Gil Anna Jean Gil Patsy King Betsy Caciappo Charles Caciappo Genevieve Hines Jean McInnes Helen Kay Surratt Virginia Davis Wilma McGlynn Lois Berger Lillian Tourigny Alice May Shull Sylvia Dailey Joan Lichtenstein Peggy Allen Francis Lorriva Sylvia Lorriva Lois Ross Mona Mambauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Clark Williams
Temple of Music and Art
Corley Hamill
Marguerite Ratcliffe
Mary Helen Gil
Anna Jean Gil
Patsy King
Betsy Caciappo
Charles Caciappo
Genevieve Hines
Jean McInnes
Helen Kay Surratt
Virginia Davis
Wilma McGlynn
Lois Berger
Lillian Tourigny
Alice May Shull
Sylvia Dailey
Joan Lichtenstein
Peggy Allen
Francis Lorriva
Sylvia Lorriva
Lois Ross
Mona Mambauer
County Supervisors Back Hands Off On Horse Racing
Los Angeles May 10 County supervisors today showed a hands off stance on horse racing. Taskman John Anson Ford dissented as the group decided any action would be an individual opinion lacking force. The war manpower commission and metal trades manufacturing association had protested racing.
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Los Angeles
Up— County
John Anson Ford
War Manpower Commission and Metal Trades Manufacturing Association
Territorial Vote Totals Remain Sparse Across Islands
Puerto Rico casts 600000 votes while Hawaii reports 70000 and Alaska 15000 in a limited three territory turnout. Local officials note uneven participation and emphasize continued monitoring of election flows.
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U.S. Territories
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
Alaska
First Edition For Stamp Collectors May 22 Anniversary
Phoenix readers note May 22 marks the 125th anniversary of the first steam propelled ship crossing the Atlantic Ocean. The item is described as an addition for stamp collectors in a first edition notice.
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Phoenix
Atlantic Ocean
W. J
John Simley piano recital at Temple of Music and Art
Robert O Connor presents John Simley in a piano recital Sunday May 14 at 4 pm at the Bo O Connor studio Temple of Music and Art. Simley a former pupil of Mrs Coleman and Sanger Slee scholar performs works by Beethoven Bach Offenbach Debussy Mendelssohn with Davis Faris cello and Ruth Frautnick on piano. The program includes Sonata Pathetique and multiple pieces ending with Rondo Capriccioso. Public admission.
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Robert O'Connor
John Simley
Bo O'Connor
Temple of Music and Art
P. D. ‘Coleman
Margaret Sanger Slee
Saturday Morning Musical Club
Simley
O'Connor
Chopin
Debussy
Mendelssohn
Senior recital by Elizabeth Billings at UA tonight
Soprano Elizabeth Billings, a University of Arizona student, will present her senior recital tonight at 8 15 p m in the Fine Arts College room 200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Billings
University of Arizona
National Thespian Honorary Presents Three One-Act Plays
The National Thespian Honorary Society presents Juliet and Romeo Twentieth Century Lullaby and Getting Pinned as one act plays tonight at the high school. Tickets are by reservation at the high school book store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Thespian Honorary Society
Juliet
Romeo
Potter School Holds Commencement Tonight at Eight
The Potter school will stage commencement exercises this evening at 8 o clock on the school grounds. Families and friends are invited to attend and witness the graduates receive diplomas.
Delta Gamma Alumnae Meet at Chapter House Tonight
The Delta Gamma alumnae association will meet at the local chapter house at 1448 East First Street tonight at 7 30 p m.
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Delta Gamma Alumnae Association
East First Street
Sunshine Parlor Past Presidents Meet At Mrs Vogle Home
Sunshine Parlor No. 11 and Past Presidents of GIA will gather at 1047 East Tenth street the home of Mrs A L Vogle tomorrow at 2 30 p m for a meeting.
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Sunshine
GIA
A. L. Vogle
East Tenth Street
Palo Verde Women Hold All Day Mission Meeting
The Palo Verde Missionary Society will hold a full day meeting starting at 10 a m tomorrow. It is the regular monthly business and devotional gathering with a noon pot luck luncheon. The mission is located at Palo Verde boulevard and Livesley road.
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Palo Verde
Sam Hughes Elementary Spring Concert Tonight
Sam Hughes elementary school stages its spring program tomorrow at 7 p.m. with student performances likely to showcase local musical talent.
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Sam Hughes
Violinist Talitha Colwell Sets Recital at Temple of Music
Talitha Colwell, noted violinist, will present a program at the Temple of Music and Art in the recital hall tomorrow at eight o clock in the evening. The event promises a refined concert experience for local music lovers.
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Talitha Colwell
Temple of Music and Art
Schwab School of Dancing Presents Alice in Wonderland
The Schwab school of dancing will present Alice in Wonderland at 8 p m Friday at Tucson high school.
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Schwab School of Dancing
Tucson High School
Southern Arizona School for Boys Commencement Friday Night
Southern Arizona School for Boys will hold commencement exercises and a reception Friday night at 8:30. The event marks the school's graduation ceremonies with students, families, and staff expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Arizona School For Boys
Annual meeting notices for Daughters of the American Colonists and St. Margaret’s Guild
The John Thurman chapter Daughters of the American Colonists will hold its annual meeting Friday at 8 p m at 209 West Alameda. A special business meeting of St. Margaret’s Guild of Grace Episcopal Church will follow Friday afternoon at 2 at the home of Mrs. Roy Gill 42 Colonia Solana. Red Cross sewing will also be done.
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John Thurman Chapter
Daughters of the American Colonists
West Alameda
St. Margaret’s Guild of Grace Episcopal Church
Roy Gill
Colonia Solana
Red Cross
Commemorative 3-Cent Stamp Coming to Savannah and King's Point
Jamieson, postmaster, announced this day that a commemorative 3-cent stamp featuring the S. S. Savannah will be available on the stated date at Savannah Georgia and at King's Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamieson
S. S. Savannah
Savannah
King’s Point
Local Garden Club Buffet Luncheon Set for May 17
The Tucson Garden Club announces a buffet luncheon at 12:30 p m on Wednesday May 17 in the Masonic temple banquet room. A canning demonstration led by Miss Jean Stewart of the University of Arizona extension service follows. Members and guests may reserve by calling three club members. Attendees are urged to bring magazines books and small flower vases for Davis Monthan hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson Garden Club
Masonic Temple
Jean Stewart
Agricultural Extension Service
University of Arizona
Davis-Montham Hospital
Fred E. Adams
S. J. Rawley
Dennis Weaver
Denison University Enrolls Marjorie King for Summer Session
Marjorie King daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl R King route 2 has enrolled for Denison University Granville Ohio summer session May 2 to June 24 She has attended since September 1942 Major A W Lynch engineering corps member spent 26 months in the Pacific area and arrived in Tucson for a 21 day leave with his wife at their home 4231 Kings road After leave he will report to Ft Belvoir Virginia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie King
Earl R. King
Route 2
Denison University
Granville
Denison
A. W. Lynch
Pacific Area
Engineering Corps
Tucson
Mrs. Lynch
Kings Road
Ft. Belvoir
Mrs Reagan Leaves for Detroit and Buffalo Visit
Mrs J C Reagan of North Seattle avenue departed for Detroit Michigan and Buffalo New York to visit her sisters. She expects to be away for six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Reagan
North Sawtelle Avenue
Detroit
Mich
Buffalo
N. Y
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Court of St. James
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King Features Syn., Inc
Legion Auxiliary
Mothers’ Club
Tanque Verde Road
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Clay Smalley
Sutton's Photo Dept
E. Congress
Woolworth's
Earl Wilson
Doubleday- Doran
Winter Garden
June Havoc
Williams
Mountain States
T &T Co
E Mountain Telephone & Telegraph
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Robert O’connor
Daily Reminder
Potter School
E. Broadway
Helene Curtis
Mother
Vogue Beauty Shop
E. 6Th St
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