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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1944

Page

7

Tucson youths to be honored by De Molay

Willis B Tolley and Hal C Wayte, Tucson senior high students, will receive the degree of Chevalier and related awards at a Sunday ceremony at the Masonic temple. The event, hosted by Arizona Chapter De Molay, honors multiple members for service and membership growth.

Tucson de Molay Masonic Temple Arizona Order of de Molay Willis B. Tolley W. H. Tolley North Sixth Avenue Hal C. Wayte Harold C. Waryte East Fifth Street Tolley Wayte William W. Rogers Grand Council of the Order of Kansas City Tolley, Wayte Warren Jost William Burruss Jost Burruss Grand Council de Molays Chevalier de Molays Order of DeMolay William Burrus

Essay Contest Awards To Be Made By Faure

Andre M. Faure resident planner will preside over the planning essay contest at Tucson high school's annual award day on May 17. Jerome Johnson and Margaret Martin win boys and girls first prizes of $25 war bonds, with Jay Bundy and Joan Williams taking second prizes of five dollars in stamps. Five students receive honor awards, and Mansfeld junior high will host the ceremony as arrangements are finalized by Principal Kenneth O. Anderson. Regional planners aim to expand the contest next year to all county schools and include films and exhibits. Behn's educational committee invites ideas to improve the program.

Andre M. Faure Charles Carson Tucson Jerome Johnson Margaret Martin Jay Bundy Joan Wilams Esther Jean Pritchard Lila Deer Grace Rayes John Moreno Betty Evans Mansfeld Junior High Faure Kenneth O. Anderson Joe Walden Fred Mead Joan Fish Thomas Arana Grant Howard Dayton C. Herzog Beth DuBois Behn

Col Backes Promotes Three Officers at Marana Field

Col Backes announces three warrant officers promoted to chief warrant officer at Marana Army Air Field. Leonard Hellenthal 28 of Tucson heads quartermaster sales. Arthur Del Negro 30 from San Francisco serves as cadet tactical officer. Harold Donovan 32 of Elmyra Neb is assistant production line maintenance officer. All entered service in 1941 with Del Negro and Donovan prior to Pearl Harbor.

Leonard P. Hellenthal Arthur D. del Negro Harold A. Donovan J.g Col Charles Backes Marana Army Airfield del Negro Donovan Pearl Harbor Hellenthal Ft. Lowell Road Tucson Ft. Francis Warren Wyo Mather Field Calif Marana San Francisco Air Service Command Technical Supply Officers McClelland Field Moffet and Chico Fields Elmyra Neb Jefferson Barracks Mercedfield Hartford Conn

Louden Elected Head of Arizona Children's Home Association

Mrs. Louden, longtime Tucson philanthropist, was elected president of the Arizona Children's Home Association at the annual meeting. An advisory board of 119 members was appointed for 1944, representing 50 statewide communities. New board members include Mrs. William C. Beal, Mrs. J. Prugh Herndon, Mrs. Ames S. Albro, and Mrs. Roscoe Kerr, with fourteen additional Tucson residents joining the board. Edith B. Talbert is executive secretary and Emily Turek serves as house mother.

Ralph Louden Tucson Plainfield N. J Arizona Children’s Home Association William C. Beal J. Prugh Herndon Ames Albro Roscoe Kerr Edith B. Talbert Emily Turek

American Airlines Names Thompson Route Development Chief

Hollis R. Thompson, vice president, appointed head of American Airlines route development. He also presides over American Airlines de Mexico and will reside in New York City. Thompson is familiar to Tucson, has spoken to civic clubs, and will oversee route planning and expansion efforts.

American Airlines, Inc Hollis R. Thompson Thompson American Airlines de Mexico New York City Mexico Ty. Thompson Tucson

Phonies exposed by draft board inquiries at campus

Selective service officials revealed a pattern of dodges as draft boards reported odd requests for notices. Students claimed fires in fraternity houses and parental divorce to obtain extra copies or replacements, yet university officials noticed an unusual influx near finals. The boards insisted issuance was normal, and the campus exams would proceed despite the distraction.

Selective Service Draft Board Selective Service Boards

Court rules on Budd Co CIO dispute and NLRB claim

The NLRB alleges contempt in a Budd company letter to 15 000 workers after the Supreme Court refused to intervene in a circuit court order. The ruling demands reinstatement with back pay for two discharged employees and halting interference with CIO organizing efforts.

NLRB Budd U. S. Supreme Court Budd Company Budd Emac Representation Association CIO

Rome Drive and Cassino Pivot Stalled Campaign

Rome forces moved quickly toward Rome but suffered a loss and the campaign began to bog down around the Cassino pivot as small forces proved inadequate to break the stalemate.

Rome Cassino

School Paper Holds Annual Staff Banquet

The Cactus Chronicle marks its silver anniversary with a Shangri-La Oriental themed staff banquet at Tucson high school. Next year’s editor-in-chief is Fred Snyder, with a long list of staff named including Bettie Branson Ruth Corbett Gale Holliday Kathryn Pender and many others. Awards recognized top contributors with gold silver and bronze medals and a large roster of staff receiving honors.

Tucson Cactus Chronicle Shangri-La Fred Snyder Snyder Chronicle Alice Vail Scholastic Press Association Columbia University Bettie Branson Ruth Corbett Gale Hollady Kathryn Pender Milton Gibbs Geraldine Hammonds Priscilla Avery Mary Lou du Bois Marjorie Stewart Pat Utzman Marilyn Stanley Mary Walker Paul Yeazell Bill Rogers Albert Crawford Vera Johnson Jean Stewart Mary Ellingbee Suzanne Meyers Kelly Rollings Roberta Smail Douglas Cozart Alice Gibbs Harry Gin Gretchen Gerhart June Robles Megan Dykes Janice Friedman Barbara McCarron Janice Nancolas Janet Ruggies Beverly Borquist Marianne Cooke Helen Grace B. W. Simons Beverly Webster Lillian Johantsen Bernice Rinkleib Dick Mitchell Lois Dolp

Air operations report world war II action summary

Aircraft from Portoferraio on Elba attacked gun positions and enemy troops near Pastena while Baltimores resumed operations on the main day after a rest, striking targets around Atina. Spitfires over the Yugoslav coast damaged four ships two bridges and a bivouac area. Beaufighters shot down an HE-111 off Marseille according to the MAAF.

Portoferraio Elba Pastena Atina Marseille MAAF

Baltic air battles hit formations over Baltic coast

German fighters inflicted serious losses on aerial formations over the Baltic coast. Enemy broadcasts claim bombers and escorts attacked from Schleswig Holstein in the North Sea and penetrated as far as the Brandenburg area about 60 miles west of Berlin.

Baltic Schleswig-Holstein North Sea Brandenburg Berlin

Allied troops advance on Castelforte in Cassino sector

In the Cassino area the town of Castelforte came under pressure as Allied forces pushed through German lines in the early phase of the onslaught. Troops continued the attack toward Castelforte.

Castelforte

Two Waves Intercepted by Defenders in Air Battle

In the engagement, seven enemy fighters intercepted the first wave and one Japanese plane was shot down. The second wave reportedly destroyed one of four interceptors, indicating a costly air clash with strategic losses on both sides.

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Negro Recreation Center to Open in City

The city announces next week’s opening of a new Negro community and recreation center at North Twelfth and West First, built with Lanham act funds. The FSA transfers the former USO building for civilian and military access and a staff will be named soon to run indoor games, billiards, and neighborhood meetings.

North Twelfth West First Street Federal Security Administration Harry H. Stoops Recreational FSA San Francisco John R. Batchelor Arizona Phil Martin, Jr Marvin Clemens CCC Billiara USO

Reverend Dawson Returns from California Conference

The Rev R A Dawson pastor of the First Congregational church will be in the pulpit Sunday morning after returning from a San Bernardino conference.

R. A. Dawson First Congregational Church California San Bernardino

Townsend Club No 3 Meeting at Armory Park

Townsend Club No 3 will meet at Armory Park on Sunday May 14 at 4 p.m. All Townsendites are requested to attend. Music will be presented.

Townsend Club Armory Park

Clevelander Buys Mabel Culbertson Home in Cleveland

The sale of the Mabel V. Culbertson home at 2246 East Helen has been made to Mrs. Frederick A. Radtkin of Cleveland Ohio. Mrs. Culbertson now resides with her daughter Mrs. Henry Dahlberg at 80 Camino Miramonte El Encanto estates. Long Realty Co. handled the transaction.

Mabel V. Culbertson East Helen Frederick A. Radtkin Cleveland, O

Potential water power of U.S. remains largely undeveloped

A survey notes that about ten percent of the United States potential hydroelectric power has been tapped. It discusses the remaining untapped sites and the prospects for future development by government and private interests.

U. S

County Hospital Costs Rise Slightly Ensuing Increased Expenditures

County comptroller Fred O. Goodell released ten month figures showing average cost per patient day rose from 4.3920 to 4.55967 with April at 4. The hospital treated 2098 patients last month including 859 tuberculosis cases and 317 children. Ward costs averaged 28.09 for men and women, 28.37 for tuberculosis, 9.54 for children.

Fred O. Goodell

Dozens of Local Motorists Hearings Over Ration Book Penalties

Of 86 motorists relieved of ration books Sunday by OPA enforcement, all but a dozen have completed hearings at the ration board. Officials say 567 gallons of gasoline could be purchased with the removed stamps. Hazard noted the remaining dozen are adapting after a week without their books.

OPA

University Radio Round Table Panels Pan American Ties

A panel discussion on Pan American relationships from the UA radio bureau at KVOA features Dr. Alfred Atkinson president, Dr. John Brooks Latin American cultures head, and Dr. Francis Roy French instructor. KTUC airs Joe College at 4 p.m. and other university programs.

KVOA Alfred Atkinson John Brooks Francis Roy University Joe College Malcolm Boyd Harry Behn Boyd KTUC

Births at St Marys Hospital Tucson May 12 13

A girl born to Mr and Mrs William Otis Stell at 12 48 p m May 12. A girl born to Corp and Mrs Basil E Hanson at 2 45 p m May 12. A girl born to Mr and Mrs Harold Marcus at 9 15 p m May 12. A boy born to Fireman First Class and Mrs Gene Thomson at 10 52 p m May 12. A girl born to Mr and Mrs Elmer Jewett at 4 55 a m May 13.

St. Mary's Hospital William Otis Stell N. Bean Ave Tucson Corp Basil E. Hanson W. Luna Harold Marcus S. 7Th Ave Gene Thomson W. Cedar Elmer Jewett N. Fremont

Classified Ad Fragments Highlight Homes Jobs and Goods

A collage of short notices lists homes for sale and rent, tutoring and services, car sales, plants and hardware, and requests for rides and housing. Entries mention loans, insurance, car care, and various small ads with phone numbers and addresses, reflecting a busy communal classifieds page.

Classifieds listings of rooms goods and help wanted

A jumble of ad style notices seeks buyers renters and help. Items include furnished homes two bedrooms sale prices like 4750 and 8500. trades pets with meals. various rooms for rent. employment such as housekeeper cook and grooms. vehicles from 1939 to 1941 models. hunting and fishing gear. firearms for sale. and miscellaneous requests with contact box numbers.

Star- Citizen Richfield Campbell and Broadway Wetar View J. Joet Fanke el Conce M. Ae ‘Ool Gale —Bobbis Alches North Fontana Carge House P. O. Box Lebel S. Delmar Ave U. S E. Helen Our Hutches S. Liberty Iz. T Edwards Toole Ave Tooleve Owl Congress Harley Prescott Troxel YMCA Star-Citizen Citizen Singer Electric Sewing Machine N. Campbell Ave

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