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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1944

Page

2

Graduation Week Plans At University Of Arizona

The 49th annual commencement week events begin tomorrow with a baccalaureate in the university stadium led by Rev. Roy H. Wollam. Dr Robert Lee Sproul will give the commencement address at the university auditorium on May 17.

University of Arizona Roy H. Wollam Trinity Presbyterian Church University Stadium George C. Wilson Robert Lee Sproul Theniversity of California At Berkeley Presit Alfred Atkinson Board of Regents Victor R. Stoner St. Johns Evangelist’s Church Agnus Dei Women’s Glee Club Mary Kathryn Saure Alta Marie Stoner Verna May Lusk Marian Bus Atkinson Wollam Royal H. Reisher First Methodist Joseph H. Gumbiner Temple Emanu-El Gamma Phi Beta Maricopa Hall Mary Linder Gamma Phi University

Knights Of Pythias To Meet At Phoenix

The Arizona grand lodges of Knights of Pythias and Pythian sisters convene in Phoenix Monday with E A Francies of Tucson presiding as grand chancellor.

Knights of Pythias Phoenix Arizona Grand Lodges of Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters E. A. Francies

Tempe Granted Ability to Exceed Budget for Utilities

Phoenix May 13 Tempe gains approval to spend 7300 dollars for unanticipated water and sewage and garbage disposal costs after the state tax commission approved Tempe's request to exceed its budget.

Phoenix Tempe State Tax Commission

Graduation Exercises Celebrate Learn to Swim Class

Graduation exercises honored 227 boys for completing the 24th annual Learn to Swim campaign at the YMCA pool. Albert Rose led instruction while Hervey Smith presided. 427 boys enrolled over four weeks across numerous schools and neighborhoods.

YMCA Albert Rose Hervey Smith Clarence L. Grove Safford Rafael Campillo Joe R. Herrera Edward Torres David Roe Duane Edwards Allen H. Geyer Gabriel Campos Leonard Harris Michael LePore Arthur Menager Jack H. Morgan George Tsaguris Dave Wolsey Hector Villasenor

Arizona Power Company hearing on consolidation

The Arizona corporation commission holds a May 17 hearing at 10 a m on the Arizona Power company application to consolidate the Arizona Power company Prescott with the Arizona Electric Power corporation Flagstaff and Winslow. The Prescott headquarters and articles of incorporation were filed this week. Officers include Fred B. Hofft of Philadelphia president. directors James C. Tucker Austin Texas Allen Blair Evanston Illinois and Howard W. Voss Chicago. The commission docket mirrors a Securities Exchange Commission hearing set for May 23 in Philadelphia. The Arizona Power company operates properties in Yavapai Maricopa Gila and Coconino counties.

Pocenix Arizona Corporation Commission Arizona Power Company Arizona Power Corporation Prescott Arizona Electric Power Corporation Flagstaff Winslow James C. Tucker Austin Tex Allen Blair Evanston, Ill Howard W. Voss Chicago

Mrs Stevens Faces Hearing On Roosters

Mrs Jane Doe Stevens waits at the justice court as Andrew M Paton seeks action over crowing three young roosters. She defends the birds saying they cause little noise and complains the case wastes time and delays war production. Hearing set for May 17.

Jane Doe Stevens Justice Court Andrew M. Paton Stevens Sheriff's Office Marana Paton

City April Sales Tax Receipts Exceed Budget Expectation

Tucson reports April sales tax receipts of 12 100, bringing the city about 57 000 over its budget estimate. The month shows an increase of 762 from March 11 338.09 and compares with 8 823.68 in the prior year. A final check may push receipts about 70 000 over estimate.

Tucson

Nix Divorce Judgment Filed in Superior Court

Edith Bernice Nix vs James W Nix case in superior court results in a divorce judgment for the plaintiff. Edith Nix is listed as the petitioner and James Nix as the respondent in the ongoing dissolution of marriage proceedings.

Superior Court Evo de Concini Edith Bernice Nix James W. Nix

Police Court Actions Involving Joe Bigham

Joe Bigham faces police court action for violation of the selective service act and is to be turned over to U S authorities for further processing.

Joe Bigham U. S

Biographies of Names Across Arizona and Neighboring Regions

The notice lists individuals across Arizona and nearby areas including Alfred E. Sutterlin and Genevieve Bruce both of Phoenix, William R. Naught and Irene Crowley from Douglas and Bisbee, John Powell of Becker West Virginia with Bernice English of Tucson, and Alfredo A. Agraan with Maria G. Agraan from Tucson and Santa Ana Sonora Mexico.

Alfred E. Sutterlin Phoenix Ariz Genevieve Bruce William R. Naught Legal Age Douglas Irene Crowley Bisbee John Powell Becker W. Va Bernice English Tucson Alfredo A. Agraan Maria G. Agraan Santa Ana Sonora Mexico

High School Elects Goff As President

Tucson high school voters chose Joe Goff as student body president. Gordon Lent became vice president with Bessie Mae Boyer as secretary and Lowell Bailey as councilman at large. Senior class officers include Fred Snyder as president and Tom Williamson as vice president with Peggy Small as secretary. Rosemary Brooks and Jim Drachman are student body council representatives.

Joe Goff Tucson High School Gordon Lent Bessie Mae Boyer Lowell Bailey Fred Snyder Tom Williamson Peggy Small Rosemary Brooks Jim Drachman Jim Tolley Bill Over Tolley Peggy Boice Bob Boice Craig Smith Meade Powell Virginia Grose Barbara Young

Jaywalking Pedestrian Begins Jail Term in Los Angeles

Francis F. Bowen started a four day jail sentence in Los Angeles on five counts of jaywalking. Court attendants said it was believed to be the first time a pedestrian faced jail for a traffic offense.

Los Angeles Francis F. Bowen

Fight Nearly Ends in Disaster at Santa Rita Hotel

Pvt Walter Taylor and Sgt Leo E Beadle of Davis Monthan field fought near the Santa Rita hotel. A plate glass window was broken and Taylor suffered a deep cut above the eye while Beadle was cut on the left arm. both were taken to the Davis Monthan field hospital and turned over to military authorities.

Santa Rita Walter Taylor Leo E. Beadle Davis-Monthan Field Taylor East Broadway Beadle Davis-Monthan Field Hospital Pvt

AZA and Bnai B'rith Girls Plan Tucson Parents Day

AZA and Bnai B'rith Girls in Tucson schedule a joint Parents Day program at De Molay hall tomorrow at 3 p m. Miss Henrietta Klein district 4 president and Miss Betty Wexler Los Angeles Bnai B'rith Girls chairman will institute the local chapter. Seven pledges to be initiated, with a community sing father and son quartet quiz show and other numbers. Refreshments will be served.

de Molay Tucson AZA B'nai B'rith Girls Henrietta Klein B'nai B'rith Girls District 4 Betty Wexler Los Angeles

Marfanil Second Only To Penicillin For War Wounds

The Lancet reports marfanil a sulfa derivative from Rommel's North Africa stores proved second only to penicillin for battlefield wounds. It shows promise for easy production and activity in pus, with 70 percent improved and 30 percent markedly improved in trials. Earlier US experiments failed on streptococci in mice.

London Lancet British Medical Journal Erwin Rommel United States

Osborn Pays Tribute on Nurse Corps Day

Phoenix observer May 13 reports Governor Osborn issued a proclamation for cadet nurse corps day calling for more volunteers. He praised women who have already joined the service in observance of the day.

Osborn Nurse Corps Phoenix

Pioneer Arizonian Dies After 60 Years In State

Ellen Judd Ballard died at 85 after 60 years in Arizona. A lifelong Mormon, she settled in Pima with her husband during the Indian fighting era and lived in Phoenix for the last 18 years.

Arizonian Phoenix Ellen Judd Ballard Mormon Church Arizona Pima

Col Bousfield to Speak at Dunbar Graduation

The Dunbar junior high ninth grade commencement will be Wednesday evening May 24 at 8 15 at Safford junior high auditorium. Col. M. O. Bousfield the highest ranking Negro officer at Ft Huachuca will be the speaker.

Dunbar Junior High School Safford Junior High School Col. M. O. Bousfield Ft. Huachuca

French Destroyer Scatters German E Boats in Channel Action

The French destroyer La Combattante scattered German E-boats about 25 miles southeast of the Isle of Wight after an engagement in which one E-boat was sunk and another damaged. The rest escaped under smoke. La Combattante suffered no damage or casualties and picked up several survivors.

London English Channel Isle of Wight la Combattante Admiralty

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