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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1940

Page

4

Delegates Chosen for Toastmistress Convention

Tucson Toastmistress club names Dr. Clara S. Webster and Mrs. Edward A. McQuade as delegates to the Toastmistress International convention in Santa Barbara in August. Alternates are Mrs. J. J. Cowin and Mrs. Leslie V. Clawson.

Charles Solomon East Third Street Tucson Toastmistress Club Clara S. Webster Edward A. McQuade Toastmistress International Santa Barbara J. J. Cowan Leslie V. Clawson J. J. Cowin Michigan Woods Leslie Clawson Charles T. Vorhies Don Redick L. E. Osmer

Home Economics Seniors Honored At University Program

Graduating seniors from the University of Arizona home economics department were honored at a Tuesday evening program in Aggie college hosted by the Home Economics club. Miss Betty Woodell and Miss Peggy Robertson led plans, with Stella Watson welcoming guests. The event featured a poem, a skit by four students, and awards by Mrs Mildren R Jensen, followed by refreshments.

University of Arizona Aggie College Home Economics Club Betty Woodell Peggy Robertson Stella Watson Tty Woodell Flor Mitchell Doris Phillips Mary Ellen Pomeroy Janet Cohen Mildren R. Jensen Merle Ballantyne Estelle Bibolet Doris Cook Mary Ann Ray Ruth Jean Hendrum Elizabeth Lightle Thelma McMillan Ellen Newman Laura Peterson Bonnie Pierce Marynells Wiley Ruby Ledbetter Betty Willard Marie RoussSea

University Women Annual Breakfast Saturday

The American Association of University Women hosts its annual breakfast this Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in the Pioneer hotel main ballroom. Reservations close Friday noon via Mrs. Wray Meyer or Mrs. A O Neal. Mr H B Sherwood will speak on The Trees of Arizona after installation of officers.

American Association of University Women Wray Meyer A. O. Neal Pioneer Hotel Mary Dominick Mildred Samuelson Marion Coombs Burns Abrt Purchase Ker H. B. Sherwood Arizona

Harmony Club Recital At Local Studio This Afternoon

Members of the Harmony club present a piano and violin recital at 4 30 this afternoon in the studio of Mrs M L Girton and Mrs James Lewis at 235 North First Street. Solos duets and trios highlight the program with Ann Lewis Beverly Lewis Olive Jean Marquis Anita Jean Walker Jack Park Richard Godwin and Luther Girton participating.

Harmony Club M. L. Girton James Lewis North First Street Ann Lewis Beverly Lewis Olive Jean Marquis Anita Jean Walker Jack Park Richard Godwin Luther Girton

St Margaret’s Guild Plans Officer Installation After Lunch

St Margaret’s Guild of Grace Episcopal church will install officers after a pot luck luncheon at 1 o clock Friday at the church.

St. Margaret’s Guild of Grace Episcopal Church

Graduation Frocks Define Chic For Class Of Forty

Frocks for high school and college graduates feature clean lines and versatile design. New sheer and long sleeve dresses pair with one piece silhouettes in white and pastels. For eighth graders, ankle length options dominate with lace trims and Peter Pan collars. Flowers replace bouquets with long sprays and rosebud accents.

Notable Scandals and Star Gossip From City Society Pages

Man About Town reports on Zorina and Balantine behaving like loons, Frazee divorce in Chicago, Groucho and Chico Marx feuding, Joe Adonis aiding police, and various high society tidbits. It mentions Barbara Bannister premiere, fingerprint plans for night club workers, and a rich car maker converting to Catholicism.

Zorina Balantine Ritz Tower Donald Coster Walkill Prison Jane Frazee Frazee Chicago Groucho Chico Marx Joe Adonis Valentine Nunnally Johnson Saroyan George Jean Nathan D. Watts, Jr

Orson Welles Receives Minor Inheritance Windfall

Orson Welles was expected to inherit 25000 dollars on May 6 but taxes and other costs reduced the payout. He ultimately received 28.40 dollars from the estate, a result of erosion fees delays and time.

Orson Welles Orson

Mixed Hollywood Schemes and Broadway Buzz in 1940s Style

A collage of gossip and entertainment notes spanning aviation, romance, and stage. Mentions Sherman Fairchild and Dorothy Sparrow amid showbiz links, Eileen McKenny’s Beverly Hills marriage, Saxie Dowell’s “Playmates” tune, Viv Leigh starring on Broadway, and Du Pont era Nazi concerns in South America with air force purges.

Sherman Fairchild Dorothy Sparrow Powers Heaven Phil Ammidown Beatrice Peggy Tibbett Conover Christine Fisher Hamilton Andrews Gertrude Niesen Eileen N. West Beverly Hills Saxie Dowell S. America Ecuador Viv Leigh Broadway Juliet 51St Street Theatre Capitol Waterloo Bridge Rivoli Astor

Notorious New England blackmailer finally nabbed by law

A sharp criminal known for menacing powerful clients including a governor is captured by John Law. After threats to enter court and a brokered hush with large sums, she faces prison. A key witness exposed her scheme, unmasking a name that stunned even veteran lawyers.

New England John Law

Allied Relief Ball Raises Fourty Two Thousand Seven Hundred

The event Friday night brought in 42700 dollars as Joyce Mathews’s new husband Col Gomez stood out as a major fundraiser. Paramount’s H Innes and Leila Ernst of Too Many Girls added star wattage while rumors swirl about Chamberlain and Churchill leadership changes.

Joyce Mathew Col. Gomez Diamond Jim Brady Gomez H. Innes Paramount Exec Leila Ernst Kid McCoy Chamberlain Churchill Mebbe Wks P.M World-Telly

Liz Whitney Settlement Sparks Gossip and High Living

The settlement details show cash under 150 000 dollars and property valued at 800 000 dollars with annual taxes of 35 000 dollars. Jewelry worth 220 000 dollars was given by Jack years ago. Whitney is linked to Dick McGee in Reno and is known for attracting married men, dining with cowboys, and leaving large tips.

Liz Whitney Jack Reno Dick McGee Muriel Vanderbilt

Entertainer and Celebrities Scattered Matrimonial Bits

The column lists assorted celebrity notes including Diana Barrymore addressing J. Gerard Jr as Mrs J G Jr, Leif Erickson’s insomnia linked to Doris Dudley, Lyle Talbot celebrating a divorce with Fifi D Orsay, Jim Braddock earning two percent of Joe DiMaggio’s wages, and The Daily News assuring Larry Clinton of a boy. Iturbi campaigns for Miriam Hopkins and John Lowe of Hood is Ruby Keeler Jolson’s fan. Natalie Hall to wed a milk firm chief counsel if Reno sales go well. Mrs Kay Foster may remarry Betty Benjamin’s father after an 18 year split. May Healy’s Civil Service Leader articles tease inside info. Big stories prompt reaction.

Diana Barrymore J. Gerard, Jr J. G. Jr Leif Erickson Doris Dudley Lyle Talbot Fifi D’orsay Jim Braddock Joe DiMaggio The Daily News Larry Clintons Iturbi Miriam Hopkins John Lowe Hood Ruby Keeler Jolson Natalie Hall Reno Kay Foster Betty Benjamin Betty Pop May Healy Civil Service Leader

Otonka Members Elect New Officers At YWCA Meet

The Otonka club elected Lorena Rinker president for next season with Winifred Ross as vice president Betty Sherwood secretary and Merle Wilkerson treasurer. Prizes were won by Helen Traylor and Betty Sherman after a bingo session.

Otonka Club Lorena Rinker Winifred Ross Betty Sherwood Merle Wilkerson Helen Traylor Betty Sherman Peggy Dodson Cordelia Hagerty Sophie Hagerty Emily Nagel Mae Erlandson Hazel Horne Sarah Hall Esther Hiscox Wilma Goff Bernice Miller Dorothy Wright Norma Hoover

St Anne's Food Sale At All Saints Church Sat

St Anne's society of All Saints Church will host a home cooked food sale at Penny's on Saturday starting at 9 o'clock. Proceeds support church activities and parish programs.

St. Anne’s Society of All Saints Church Penny

Pupils to Stage Operetta Midsummer Eve Friday Night

Pupils from Mission View School in grades one to three, directed by Miss Mary Field Page and Miss Marjorie Vincent, present the operetta Midsummer Eve at Wakefield Junior High School auditorium tomorrow at 8 o'clock. The plot follows a girl’s midsummer woodland journey meeting will o the wisps, fairies, elves, and the fairy queen’s court.

Mission View School Mary Field Page Marjorie Vincent Wakefield Junior High School Dorothy Donna Busby Patsy Harris Barbara Haynes Stella Crain Georgiana Roberts Letha Speers Odalia Contreras Caroline Peyton Yolanda Contreras Herald Stanley Allen Marie Embree Betty Brooks Balvina Leon Mary Lou Preciado Anita Zumano Lena Montano Anita Perez Virginia Sanchez Fay Graham Lydia Bejarano Socorro Corral Betty Contreras Patricia Watson Connie Evans Stella Renaud Betty Lou Crain Carmela Preciado Winifred Strong Emma Enriquez Ernestine Sanchez Dorothy Rios Orville Brooks Jack Honeycutt Richard Jerrard Frank Yslas Henry Hoy Philip Schuyler Jimmie Myers Floyd Houkeli Hector Bracamonte Larry Bivens Leon Hayes Bobby Hayes Luis Acosta Charley Rios Ralph Ochoa Daniel Soltero Frank Apolategui Claude Barder

Women’s Groups To Attend Saturday Luncheon With Dr Judd

Tucson civic groups announce a Saturday luncheon at the Pioneer hotel to hear Dr Walter Judd of China discuss Should America Embargo War Materials Going to Japan. Alfred Atkinson of the University of Arizona will introduce him. Reservations via Y M C A or Y W C A by Friday noon.

Pioneer Hotel Walter Judd China America Japan Y.M.C.A Y.W.C.A Bert Underwood Judd Alfred

Tennessee Club Picnics at Members' Home

Members of the Tennessee club gathered last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam H. Davis for a traditional Tennessee picnic supper. Attending were former Tennessee residents including Mr. and Mrs. Davis, Mrs. O. H. Medearis, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Lampley, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Thigpen, Dr. and Mrs. C. E. DuVall, Miss Mary Ethel DuVall, Mrs. I. L. Shepherd, and Mr. Arthur Maynard.

Tennessee Club Sam H. Davis Tennessee Davis O. H. Medearis C. F. Lampley Jack Thigpen C. E. DuVall Mary Ethel DuVall I. L. Shepherd Arthur Maynard

Pima Salon Set to Meet May 20 at Legion Hall

Pima Salon No. 164 will hold a regular meeting on Monday May 20 in the lounge of the American Legion hall with a pot luck dinner preceding the meeting. Hostesses are Ira Rogers Ora Lee Kite Kate Hines Edith Wilson and Ethel Thorp. Information and reservations by calling 4305-W or 061-J2.

American Legion Hall Ira Rogers Ora Lee Kite Kate Hines Edith Wilson Ethel Thorp

Sunset Lodge Card Party At Member Home

Sunset Lodge No. 508 L A B R T members plan a public card party on May 22 at 8 p.m. on Mrs. John McLaughlin 927 East Drachman lawn. Contract and auction bridge, whist and games. tickets by Mrs. I D Ferguson. Prizes by Mrs. Blanche and Mundy. refreshments by several members. Call 2316 M for details.

Sunset Lodge Bessie Boyer Charles Ferguson A. T. Blanche Mundy W. S. Dodson Roy Jones C. A. Compton J. M. Johnson

Mariposa Star Club Hosts Swimming Party and Picnic

The Mariposa Star club plans a swimming party and picnic at Missioncan and Luna Park on Friday. Supper will be served at 6 30 o'clock. Members should bring a covered dish and table service.

Mariposa Star Club Missioncan Luna Park

Garden Card Party by San Agustin Court May 22

The annual garden card party hosted by San Agustin Court, Catholic Daughters of America, will be held May 22 at the home of Mrs. Burke, 307 South Third Avenue. Reservations may be made by calling 3775-W.

San Agustin Court Catholic Daughters of America Burke South Third Avenue

Keim and Barnhill Host Social Bridge Night

Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Keim and Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Barnhill hosted a buffet supper and bridge party at the Keim home on East Fifth Street. Local bridge club members attended including Mr. and Mrs. Martin Baldwin Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Schendel Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dahlberg Dr. and Mrs. John Brooks and Dr. and Mrs. Cullen Armstrong.

J. E. Keim O. H. Barnhill Keim East Fifth Street Martin Baldwin R. A. Schendel Henry Dahlberg John Brooks Cullen Armstrong

Mrs Frances Grosset Ends Pueblo Visit for Cincinnati Summer

Mrs. Frances Grosset ta left the Old Pueblo yesterday by motor and plans to spend the summer months in Cincinnati Ohio.

Old Pueblo Frances Grossetta Cincinnati Ohio

Crystal Shower for Ruth Arntzen Bride Elect

Mrs. T. S. Duck hosted a crystal shower for Ruth Arntzen, bride elect of Paul Allen, with pink and white decor and ice cream bells. Guests included Mesdames Arntzen, Tanner, Koogler, Dune, Mahoney, Foster, and Misses McWhirt, Fulmer, Anderson, Wilson, Merritt, Harper, Allen, Brown, Geffs, Crane, Trom, Harper, and Smith.

T. S. Duck Ruth Arntzen Paul Allen Mesdames J. L. Arntzen John Tanner M. H. Koogler Herman Dune Vernon Mahoney L. E. Foster Sarah McWhirt Jean McWhirt Alice Fulmer Jean Anderson Thelma Louise Wilson Catherine Merritt Helen Harper Sue Allen Martha Brown Martha Geffs Ruth Crane Ruth Trom Mary Harper Kate Smith

Luna Park Picnic And Swimming Party Planned

The annual picnic and swimming party at Luna Park is set for Friday afternoon and evening. Mrs. A C Brink serves as president and chair of the event.

Mariposa Star Club Luna Park A. C. Brink The Air

Speech Students Banquet At Pioneer Hotel Tonight

University of Arizona speech students hold their annual banquet at 6 this evening in the Pioneer hotel. Miss Mary Huyck leads arrangements with special guests Professor and Mrs. Arthur Cable. Student speakers include Barbara Sullivan Globe on An Arizonian Who Has Never Been to Mexico James Wilkus Detroit on A Mexican Rebel Roland Bibolet Nogales South of the Border and Laura Sparks Miami on Side-Hill Gauger. William A. Sullivan Globe acts as toastmaster and Elliott Woodridge Sioux City plays piano with Miss Flossie Nell Hagan assisting.

University of Arizona Pioneer Hotel Mary Huyck Arthur Cable Barbara Sullivan Globe Mexico James Wilkus Detroit Mich Roland Bibolet Nogales Laura Sparks Miami William A. Sullivan Globe, Ariz Elliott Woodridge Soux City Flossie Nell Hagan

Texas club adopts new air cooling for Saturday dance

The Texas club says the newly installed air cooling system will run during the regular Saturday evening dance at Transportation hall located at 232 East Sixth Street.

Texas Club Transportation Hall East Sixth Street

48 States Club Lucky Dance at Wetmore's Pavilion

The 48 States club sponsors a lucky dance Saturday evening at Wetmore's Pavilion from 9 to 1. Music by Bob Ecton's band features Tony Tappero and his saxophone.

Wetmore’s Bob Ecton Tony Tappero

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