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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1944

Page

12

Trio of Arizona graduates to receive engineering honors

Three University of Arizona alumni will be awarded professional engineering degrees at the 49th annual commencement in the university stadium. Roy W. Moore, Thomas R. Herndon, and Leon R. Magee will receive degrees from the colleges of Mines and Engineering for distinguished careers in mining, metallurgy, and naval dry dock construction. The ceremony honors 205 graduates, with 25 master's and one doctoral degree, and features Dr. Robert Gordon Sproul as speaker.

University of Arizona University Stadium Roy W. Moore Cactus Mines Company Mojave Calif Thomas Ralph Herndon Mexico Leon R. Magee San Francisco Robert Gordon Sproul University of California, Berkeley Moore Herndon College of Mines Magee College of Engineering University California Arizona Ariz Stanford University G. E. P. Smith Agricultural Bureau Ray, Ariz Seeley W. Mudd Moore S Southern Pacific Railroad Tucson Sahuarita Nogales Ah Gamers C. F. Tolman USGS Catalina Mountains United States United Eastern Mining Company Oatman, Ariz British Columbia Canada Alaska States Australia Cactus Thomas R. Herndon el Tigre Mining Company el Fabor Mining Company Chihuahua Navy Mare Island Cal U. S. Bureau of Reclamation Bartlett Dam Shasta Dam

Shoe Ration Changes Extend Returns and Special Coupons

The OPA extended the return period for defective shoes to 60 days from 30 and allowed district offices to issue special shoe ration coupons for those unable to reach boards. Prisons may issue a pair of shoes to inmates being released as part of updated rationing rules.

Washington Office of Price Administration OPA

Rabbit Authority Here For Breeders' Meeting

F. C. Davies of Orange California a leading U S rabbit production expert will address the Southern Arizona Rabbit Breeders association at 8 p m on Wednesday May 17 at Falvey Feed Supply company store 301 West Seventh street Davies will discuss feeding practices management and practical rabbit production questions from an operational viewpoint All interested are invited to attend.

F. C. Davies Orange Calif United States Southern Arizona Rabbit Breeders Association Falvey Feed & Supply Company West Seventh Street Davies

Clemens Elected Head of Co-Op Water Co

Mt. Lemmon cooperative water company directors met to elect officers Marvin Clemens became president with Dr. Carl E. Lunn as vice president Joseph W. Magee secretary treasurer Other board members include Otto Kohl Rodney L. Harbour Harry Ohn and G K Stover Attorney Victor H Verity was retained to draft articles of incorporation

Mt. Lemmon Cooperative Water Company City Recreational Marvin Clemens Carl E. Lunn Joseph W. Magee Otto Kohl Rodney L. Harbour Harry Ohn G. K. Stover Victor H. Verity

Mexican Air Line Seeks U S Route Extension to Los Angeles

William Taylor of Lineas Aereas Mexicanas S A announced in Chicago that LAMSA has applied to the civil aeronautics board for authority to extend to Los Angeles connecting with U S domestic airlines. LAMSA plans 10 passenger Boeing 247 DS routes Cananea to Los Angeles via Nogales and via Nogales Phoenix.

William Taylor Lineas Aereas Mexicanas S. A Chicago LAMSA Civil Aeronautic Board Los Angeles United States United Airlines Cananea Nogales Ariz Phoenix U. S.-Mexico U. S Mexico Nogales and Juarez Chihuahua Mexico City Neuvo Laredo Torreon Mazatlan

Junior Leader Awards Given 4-H Club Members

Twenty two Arizona 4 H members who have completed three years of work and shown leadership will receive Junior Leader awards. The honors will be presented at achievement days across clubs including Government Heights, Emery Park, Flowing Wells, Jaynes Station, Marana, Ajo, Sahuarita, Catalina and Continental with named recipients listed.

Arizona 4-H Government Heights Pauline Bonnelly Virginia Moreno Gloria Moreno Emery Park Bill Nevelle Maurice Koonce Flowing Wells Charlotte Thurston Mildred Deitering Rosaura Vidal Roy Vidal Jaynes Station Celia Shumaker Bud Shumaker Marana John Collins Robert Honea Ajo William Sparkman James Jones Fred Greer Alex Romero Sahuarita Paul Adams Audra Rowland Catalina Karl Ronstadt Jack Stranathan Continental John Henry Jones

AT and SF Railroad Reports First Quarter 1944 Net Income Drop

Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe reports first quarter 1944 net income of 10,159,417 dollars or 3.55 dollars per share, down from 12,575,641 dollars or 4.54 dollars per share in 1943. March net income was 3,150,083 dollars versus 4,362,381 dollars a year earlier.

New York Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway System

Honey Bend Community in Tinois Identified

A note identifies Honey Bend as a community within the town of Tinois, clarifying regional naming.

Honey Bend Tinois

Four DM fighters honored for wartime service at Davis Monthan

At Davis Monthan Field Col C K Rich presided as four officers and one enlisted man received decorations for combat actions. Capt Wilmer J Garrett of Fresno earned the Distinguished Flying Cross for a July B 24 mission over Italy, enduring injuries after ditching and aiding crew escape. Second Lt Dayton R Johnson of Hampton earned the DFC after 23 South Pacific flights totaling 203 combat hours. First Lt Arthur T Spence of Detroit received the Air Medal for 100 hours on anti submarine patrols. First Lt Lewis H Ribble was cited for sustained anti submarine patrol duty in an unannounced area.

WAC Margaret McEnerney Tucson Melva Haun Air Wac Davis-Monthan Field Air Wac Haun Melva Verda Davis- Month Davis- Monthan Field C. K. Rich Italy Wilmer J. Garrett Fresno Calif Garrett Pacific Dayton R. Johnson Hampton South Pacific Lieut Johnson Arthur T. Spence Detroit Spence Engle Street Lewis H. Ribble

Dave Bloom Arrested for Harboring a Barking Dog

Dave Bloom, 64, of 604 East Third Street, listed as clothier, was arrested yesterday on a complaint by R. J. Schaefer of 701 North Second Avenue accusing him of harboring a barking dog that disturbed the peace. Bloom appeared in police court, pleaded innocent, and the case was set for trial next Tuesday. He was released without bond to appear today.

Dave Bloom East Third Street Ice R. J. Schaefer North Second Avenue Bloom Schaefer

Origins of Vaudeville and Hieroglyphics Traced

The term vaudeville comes from Vau de Vire a French town noted for humorous songs in the 16th century. Hieroglyphics are said to have begun in 3400 BC during Egypt’s first dynasty.

Vau de Vire

Air Medal Awarded to Texan and South Pacific Hero

Side Avenue Dallas Tex was awarded the Air Medal Lieut Ribble participated in patrol missions from Feb 1943 to July 1943 The Air Medal Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal and Distinguished Unit Badge were given to Technical Sgt Oscar E Seddon who joined early South Pacific air operations His home is in Silverwood Michigan

Side Avenue Dallas Tex Lieut Ribble Oscar E. Seddon South Pacific Solomon Seddon Solomon Islands Sgt Silverwood, Mich

Arizona Trust Company Sues Over $762 Damages

The Arizona Trust Company files a damage suit against Rebecca Adler also known as Rebecca Adler Whitebook for 762.50 claiming Miss Adler refused to sell after agreeing to a 15 250 sale price and paying the usual commission, denying delivery of the property.

Arizona Trust Company Late Rebecca Adler Adler

Country Holds Vast Oil Reserves Estimated at 20 Billion Barrels

A nation possesses the world’s largest oil reserves, estimated around 20 billion barrels. Analysts note the immense potential for energy supply and economic impact.

Gambrinus Linked to First Beer Brewing Legend

The legendary Flemish king Gambrinus is credited with initiating beer brewing. Historians note the tale places him as a pioneer in the craft, shaping early brewing lore and guilds.

Gambrinus

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