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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1941

Page

7

Installation Banquet Marks Season's Close

The Tucson Business and Professional Women's Club held its installation banquet at the Pioneer hotel ballroom with Mrs. Alma Robinson Young presiding. Incoming officers were installed and Mrs Brazzel will attend the Los Angeles national convention as Tucson's delegate.

Tucson Business and Professional Women’s Club Pioneer Hotel Alma Robinson Young Allie Brainard Mary Maroney Alice Brazzel Mary Stubbs Moore Eda Drachman May Johnson Bake Edna Miller Brazzel Tucson Los Angeles Moore Mesdames Alma R. Young Sallie Massey Winifred Harelson Irene Hayes Helen Brown Kelling Honorene Parker Anna Sullinger Mary S. Moore Myriam Toles Ann McGrath Alice Brainard Lenna Burges Mary Winstanley Hazel Hickox Bertha S. Miller Marie Taylor Hazel Whitmire Mamie C. Lester Virginia Blair Marguerite Williams Elizabeth Cronin Ophelia Romero Lorena Winstead Pauline Podol Thea Omlid Beulah Ekstrom Marjorie Vincent Mattie Lee Duncan Georgia Chenault Irion Tina Oliiphant Ester Clossen Edna May Flower Evangeline Connor Bertha Badger

Piano Recital At University Of Arizona This Week

The University of Arizona College of Fine Arts presents two piano students in recital this week in the recital room of the Fine Arts Building. Helen Becker performs Monday at 8 15 p m with Miss Julia Rebeil at the second piano. her program includes Bach Bauer Jesus Joy of Man's Desiring Schumann Sonata Op 22 Chopin Scherzo in B Sharp Minor Liszt Valse Imromptu De Falla Danse Espagnole and Rachmaninoff Concerto No 3. Martha Erskine, Bennington College graduate and pupil of Mme Elinore Altman, performs Wednesday at 8 15 p m with a varied program including Bach Busoni Chaconne Beethoven Sonata Op 81a Chopin Etude Op 10 No 3 Scherzo in C Sharp Minor Debussy Voiles Ibert Le Petite Ane Blanc Alabieff Liszt Le Rossignol and Prokofiev Suggestion Diabolique.

College of Fine Arts University of Arizona Fine Arts Helen Becker Julia Rebeil Liszt de Falla Rachmaninoff Martha Erskine Bennington College Mme Elinore Altman Chopin Dubussy

Affliction Dance Held Friday by Tuc-Hi High School Club

The Tuc-Hi high school club hosted an “Affliction” dance in the cafeteria turned hospital. Students and partners danced despite imagined injuries while signs such as Contagious and Hospital Zone set the theme. Interne Glen Rothrock and the High School Swing band played as staff and technicians managed the event.

Tuc-Hi Glen Rothrock Drs and Mesdames Elbert D. Brooks Otis H. Chidester Wayne G. Crutchfield Carl D. Evans J. E. Kyle Gordon A. McLean T. D. Romero

Mother's Helper in San Francisco Court Tale

Mrs William E Mahoney explains the speeding incident to the judge saying weariness and illness made her husband rush home. Four year old Ann Louise Mahoney adds that daddy wanted to see how fast his car could go. The fire was 2 50.

San Francisco William E. Mahoney Ann Louise Mahoney

Memo Chronicle of Midnights and Club News

The piece notes entertainment figures and social gossip including Marjorie Franklin with Renose-dive plans, director Wm Howards reconsidering, John Kimbrough slated for fall lecture tours, Dick Foran’s wife Mary Lou joining the Merry Macs, Helen Carroll’s marriage, Deanna Durbin set to sing The Lord’s Prayer on screen, Pietro Di Donato with Helen Travers, CBS postwar jokes, and a quip about the halted Nazi invasion claim.

Francis T. Hunters Marjorie Franklin Hattie Carnegie Wm. K. Howards Ace John Kimbrough Dick Foran New Bay-Bee Mary Lou The Merry Macs Helen Carroll Deanna Durbin Pietro di Donato Helen Travers Club Canary CBS Britain British Isles Hes

Midtown Vignette Riot at W 51st Involves Nazi Taunts

In front of La Conga on West 51st Street on a Sunday afternoon a scuffle broke out among drunken British sailors. When several men with Nazi taunts arrived the pair fought back, leaving the assailants incapacitated before police arrived.

Buttinskys

Manhattan Murals and Street Scenes Highlight City Life

A collage of urban images shows a shapely woman in a park near a trespass sign, shop windows flaunting fur bathing suits, a Grand Street block of bridal shops, a Polo Grounds peanut vendor crying out, a curbside stew vendor waiting at 8th Avenue and 53rd Street, and a Columbus Circle shoeshine youth seen daily.

Manhattan Grand Street Polo Grounds 8Th Avenue 53Rd Street Columbus Circle

Alice Faye and Phil Harris Marriage Hearsay Timeline

A sequence of newspaper blurbs tracks rumored and reported plans for Alice Faye and Phil Harris. Sources cite possible summer nuptials, divorce issues, and even a Mexico wedding, with varying timelines from March through May and differing columns.

Broadway Gossip: Hollywood Romances and Theater News

Virginia Hill loves John Carroll of the flickers while long distance calls from the Waldorf exude glamour. Alf Elliott and Ruth Young mingle with the Group Theater set as Bramwell Fletcher shifts to Ann Burr. Juan Romero to wed Mrs Sven Locrantz as Valtin's Out of the Night heads for serialization in June. Dinah Shore may tour South America as Carmen Miranda looms, and Hope Carroll faces social snubs at the Stork amid Pic magazine glamour.

Broadway Virginia Hill John Carroll The Flickers the Waldorf Alf Elliotts Ad Exec Ruth Young Bramwell Fletcher Ann Burr Diana Barrymore Juan Romero Latin Mint Rudy Valentino Hollywood Sven Locrant

New York Showbiz Notes and Recordings Spotlight

Cappella and Beatrice dance at La Conga. LaVerne performs at the Center. Midge Fielding directs dance with Miles White's costumes in Copa show. Zanuck’s Ty Powerhouse Blood and Sand. Teagarden’s Decca disc Chicks Is Won’erful. Stork offers miniature steak tidbits and Cub sauce. Kostelanetz records Falling in Love With Love. Bill Perry hosts Saturday Night Serenade on CBS. Blue Barron at Edison Green Room. American Flying Services Foundation trains pilots at no fee.

Cappella Beatrice LaVerne Midge Fielding Miles White Zanuck Ty Powerhouse J. Teagarden Decca Stork Jack Spooner Kostelanetz Bill Perry CBS Blue Barron Edison Green Room New American Flying Services Foundation

Nightlife chatter at Edith Roark El Morocco Lindy's Ruban Bleu Club 18

Snippets from late night hangouts recount witty put downs and compliments about couples and celebrities. Guests at Edith Roark's and El Morocco trade playful lines while Lindy's and Ruban Bleu highlight party status and star sightings.

Edith Roark el Morocco Lady Chatterleys Lindy’s Ruban Bleu Club 18

Carryin' the Torch Defines Broadway Casanova

A witty phrase outlines a Broadway Casanova's rule about approaching women. It hints at mutual recognition and playful rejection as part of flirtatious behavior on stage. The line emphasizes visibility and confidence in romantic dynamics.

Broadway Casanova

Annie Laurie Play Cast from St Joseph's Academy

Students of St Josephs academy Villa Carondelet present the three act romantic play Annie Laurie in the schools outdoor theatre on Friday May 23 at 8 pm. The production features Lillian Wachs Anna Marie Gerber and many others with Scotch dances and two specialty numbers. Director Lilian Nelson Hanson oversees the show with Lota Clapp supervising the dances. Tickets available from students or by calling 5877.

Villa Carondelet Annie Laurie Beatriz Cubillas Anna Marie Gerber Mary Malervy Patience Reod Mary Fawcett Felix Herrick Lillian Wachs J. Robert Burns St. Joseph’s Academy Sir William Douglas Lady Scott William Douglas Annie Priscilla Shearman Beatrice Cubillas Marilyn Rutherford Colleen Mahony Willa Bird Rosa Maria Soto Maybelle Corkum Annie Baffer Dana Hutchins Maxwelton Castle Scotland Marjorie Grady Deborah Spaeth Marcia Dodds Francine Murphy Anne Gilbert Irma Villaescusa Yvonne Parkau Magdalena Diamos Cecilia Urrutia Ann Rodd Joyce Gill Joan Francis Barbara Francis Carol Weeks Elodia Santa Cruz Carmelita Martinez Betty Lou Vaughn Armida Loaiza Olga Bay Amparo Corral Shirley Flanders Nancy Marstellar Mary Conner Lois Conner Marjorie Hackney Barbara Salisbury Lillian Nelson Hanson Lota Clapp

Annual Picnic To Be Held Tuesday By Sorority Group

Arizona Delta of Beta Sigma Phi holds its season end picnic on Tuesday May 20. The winning attendance group includes Cordelia Hagerty and Frances Barron among others with hostesses led by Louise Enochs. Gather at 6 pm at 2104 East Seventh Street to march to Sabine Canyon for the event.

Arizona Delta Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Cordelia Hagerty Frances Barron Arlene Borgquist Florence Butler Janet Donaldson Vera Helfinstine Betty Hoffman Nancy Huntsman Carolyn McLaughlin Marie Owen Alice Wolfenden Mmes Dorothy Glenn Gula Taylor Louise Enochs Barbara Barron Geraldine Brown Ruth Fuller Hazel Horne Elizabeth Lemmon Doris Perry Gertrude Stewart Marion Williams Virginia Wilson Florence Andrews Dorothy Dann Alfa Jacome East Seventh Street Sabine Canyon

La Campanella Club Recital At Temple Of Music

La Campanella club presenting a year ending recital in the Temple of Music and Art recital hall Sunday at 3 PM. Members include junior high and high school students with counsellor Mrs Ralph Guthrie. Admission free. Participants listed include David Faris Hannah Darling Miriam Krauch Armando Aros J D Guthrie Camil Van Hulse Norman McClelland David Baylor Lesghinka Van Hulse.

la Campanella Club Temple of Music and Art Ralph Guthrie David Faris Hannah Darling Miriam Krauch Armando Aros J. D. Guthrie Camil van Hulse Norman McClelland David Baylor Lesghinka van Hulse

Varied Dance Recital by Cusick and Hoffman Pupils

Dance pupils of Margaret Cusick and Charleen Hoffman will be presented in a 4 o'clock recital tomorrow in the Temple of Music and Art. The program features Bach Norwegian and Spanish folk dances sailor and tap pieces a ballet of the roses a Country Dance a waltz and an arabesque with Ada Thomas Virginia De Grazia and Eleanor Birdman as accompanists.

Margaret Cusick Charleen Hoffman Temple of Music and Art Ada Thomas Virginia de Grazia Eleanor Birdman al Hamilton Cusick Paul Berger

Music Of Phoenix Concert Comes To Tucson

Tucsonians will hear the Phoenix presented concert by the Tucson Boys Choir under Eduardo Caso. The May 23 event at University Methodist church will fund YMCA Pinery Camp shares for city church groups. Soloists include Ted Bushnell J D Guthrie Thor Hanson and Donald Pitt.

Ted Bushnell J. D. Guthrie Thor Hanson Donald Pitt Phoenix Case

Star Circle Of Eastern Star Meeting Nearness May Session

Star Circle Of Eastern Star Chapter No 2 OFS met at Mrs Adeline Gross home with co hosts Emma Moffitt Clair Henry and Julia Livesly after a brief business meeting. Prizes awarded to Pearl Abbott Josephine Graydon M L Pomeroy S M Swan Beulah Young. Next meeting set for May 28 with Graydon Matilda Cottrell and Cora Gross hosting. visitors included Mrs Helen Bekstrom Wyoming Mrs Anna A Woodford Pennsylvania Mrs Amelia W Gill Minnesota and Mrs Ola Smith.

Star Circle of Arizona OFS Adeline Gross Gross Emma Moffitt Clair Henry Julia Livesly Mesdames Pearl Abbott Josephine Graydon M. L. Pomeroy S. M. Swan Beulah Young Mesdames Graydon Matilda Cottrell Cora Gross Helen Bekstrom Wyoming Anna A. Woodford Pennsylvania Ameilia W. Gill Minnesota Ola Smith

Luncheon Hosted by Auxiliaries at Mexico Inn

The Tucson Cactus Chapter 4-2 Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary held a Friday noon luncheon at the Mexico Inn for convention guests. Attendees included Dorothy I. Drummond, Mabel O. Neal, Flora R. Evans, Edyth Mattocks, Effie B. Rinkle, Carrie Dick, Minnie Lussem, Grace R. Weil, Besse M. Mack, and many others from Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, and Military Order of the Pure Heart Auxiliary.

Tucson Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Carrie Dick Phoenix Minnie Lussem Chicago Grace R. Weil Cactus Besse M. Mack Annabelle Gendron Isabelle Schober Ethel Falterman Hortensia Larsson Ida Mae Bond Edith Childress Velma DeVaughn Dora Woodworth Martha Franklin Ruth F. Adams Ethel M. Laubscher Mildred Craig Rose Carlisle Marie Burns Loretta Morrow Dollie Young Nora Barrett Perle Desporte Florence Adams Margaret Laubscher

Swiss Fishermen Seek Hatchery Expansion to Boost Fish

Due to persistent food shortages, Swiss fishermen urged expanding hatcheries to raise more fish. The move aims to stabilize supply and support local communities reliant on seafood.

Local Chamber Group Debuts With Versatile String Ensemble

Van Hulse John Simley Ruth Petty and La Campanella string ensemble perform a varied program. Members include Doris Bird sall Mavis Owen Kathleen Robert son Ruth Meek JoAnn Lage Pa tricia Lage and Josephine Krauch. Accompanists John Simley and J D Guthrie. Director Harold Owen.

AIMME Auxiliary Holds Final Meet Of Season Here

The AIMME Auxiliary gathered for its last meeting of the season on May 15 at Mrs. O. L. Kettenbach’s home, with co hosts Mrs. Sidney Jones and Mrs. Robert Hernon. Members and guests included Mesdames Graybeal, Houle, Cunningham, Ring, Johnson, Wartman, White, Gardner, Bissantz, Chapman, Lawrence, Stone, Ageton, Mathewson, De Kalb, Crabtree Jr., Bronson, Morton, Pike, Crowfoot, McGrath, Victor and the hostess.

Woman's Auxiliary American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers O. L. Kettenbach East Third Sidney Jones Robert Hernon Alice Graybeal Arthur Houle J. B. Cunningham A. E. Ring C. H. Johnson S. S. Wartman C. W. White E. D. Gardner E. Bissantz T. G. Chapman Lawrence E. A. Stone R. V. Ageton Courtenay DeKalb E. H. Crabtree C. S. Bronson E. D. Morton E. A. Pike Arthur Crowfoot Anna McGrath Victor Verity the Hostess

University of Arizona Drama Club Presents Playwrights Night

University of Arizona drama enthusiasts stage Playwrights Night featuring monologues and short plays written by this year’s class. Students direct and perform with assistance from acting groups. Cast includes Lucille Laney Jackie Nash Robert Hannah Jerry Levin Mildred Curry Tom Farrell and others.

University of Arizona Phyllis Sortomme Gloria Doyle John Bernhisel Tommy Farrell Romania Priscilla Sanders Robert Sencer Lucille Laney Jackie Nash Robert Hannah Jerry Levin Mildred Curry Victor Stoya Emile Anishanslin John Fitzgerald Bob Hannah Joe Soraghan Merrill Hopkins Marian Boyer Lucile Paulson Patricia Upshaw

Executive Board of School Group Concludes Season Meeting

Mrs. Fred King hosted the University Heights PTA executive board for its final season meeting. They reviewed child welfare cases and inspected treasurer and press records to be shown next Thursday at the P-TA council instruction meeting in the Santa Rita hotel. All new officers and committee chairmen are urged to attend. Mrs. V. F. Lovett will install officers.

Fred King University Heights Pta P-Ta Santa Rita V. F. Lovett PTA

Roosevelt Dam Overflow to Subside If No Storms

Phoenix May 17. Unless storms occur, waters at Roosevelt Dam will subside and the Salt River and Tonto creek releases will be managed by turbines and lower valves. Bartlett Dam on the Verde river remains overflowing about 500 acre feet per day.

Phoenix Roosevelt Dam Salt River Tonto Creek Bartlett Dam Verde River

Fremont Faces Dog Tag Shortage Amid War Demand

In Fremont Nebraska the defense drive stretches to the kennel as brass dog tags run low with no new supply arriving. Acting City Clerk Doris Spotts suspects dogs of war claim priority over pet dogs.

Fremont Neb Fremon Doris Spotts

Church groups schedule meetings and card party

The Business and Professional Women's group of the First Christian church meets Monday at 8 PM at Eva Cloud’s home 1773 East Fifth Street with officer elections. The Women's Society of Christian Service at University Methodist meets Tuesday at 1 PM for lunch and program with guest speakers Dr. Peterson and Eduardo Caso. reserve by calling 0409-R1 or 2749. St Ann's society at All Saints hall hosts a public card party Friday at 8 PM with contract and auction 500 whist and bingo and prizes. Mrs R E Gephart chairs assisted by several members.

The First Christian Church Eva Cloud East Fifth Women’s Society of Christian Service of University Methodist Church Peterson Philippines Thayer Eduardo Caso St. Ann’s Society of All Saints Church All Saints Hall R. E. Gephart Anna Marvie Frick Katherine Kelly Helen Weber Lillian Young James Foy May Bake Mary Hollahan Mary Maroney

Flower of Cactus Lodge met at IOOF hall Monday

Flower of Cactus Lodge No 56 will meet at 1 30 o clock Monday in the IOOF hall with Maggie Mc Gee presiding. Hostesses will be Julia Tucker Bethel Johnson and Lina Woodmansey. All members and visitors are welcome.

Flower of Cactus Lodge No. 56 IOOF Maggie McGee Julia Tucker Bethel Johnson Lina Woodmansey

Ohio club pot luck dinner at Yeazell home

The Ohio club holds a pot luck dinner on Saturday May 24 at 6:30 in the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Yeazell 2708 East Flower. Members should bring covered dishes and table service.

Ohio Club C. C. Yeazell East Flower

Buffet Supper Planned by Sisterhood at Temple Emanu-El

The Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-El will hold a buffet supper at 6 o'clock Sunday evening. It will be held at 916 North Warren. Tickets may be obtained by calling 2200 or at the door.

Sisterhood Temple Emanu- el North Warren

Recital Sunday Honors St Josephs Academy Seniors

Two senior students Peggy Jo Grondona and Patricia Ann Sears will perform in a Sunday recital at 3 pm at St. Josephs Academy. They will receive academic diplomas this month and have active roles in student life and social welfare.

St. Joseph’s Academy Peggy Jo Grondona Patricia Ann Sears Miss Grondona Andrew Grondona Tucson Miss Sears Arthur Sears New York Sears Academy National Convention For Catholic Youth National Convention of Confraternity Workers Los Angeles Mary Fawcett Patience Rood Bach Saint-Saens Chopin Rubinstein Mozart Greig Beethoven MacDowell Godard Reinbold MacFarden Dett Moussorgsky Liszt Rachmaninoff Weber

Women Learn to Drive Fire Engines in Sidney

Members of the American Women's Volunteer Service in Sidney near Binghamton New York prepare for emergencies by learning to drive fire engines as part of their community service effort.

Binghamton American Women’s Volunteer Service Sidney

All-Day Meeting By Pima County Group

The Pima county council schedules an all-day meeting and school of instruction at the Santa Rita hotel on Thursday May 22 Registration starts at 9 30 with round tables of discussion. Officers and committee chairs will oversee publications publicity and training while awards will be given at luncheon for several memberships and charter goals.

H. P. Welsh R. L. Pomeroy W. D. Ackley W. F. Lovett Rollin Burr General Assembly H. E. Phenicie Elmer Smith Victor Kelley John Brooks Fred King Albert Jones H. W. Elke Ray Garrett Carl Monthan

Rebekah Lodge No 4 Elects Leader at Phoenix Assembly

Rebekah Lodge No 4 met in IOOF hall with Ruby Sinclair presiding. Delegates Maybelle Haston Bernice Cain and Hazel Brown reported on the Phoenix assembly. Lina Gerlach was named vice president. A Mother's Day program featured Corsages duets and a Tribute to the Rebekah Banner.

Naom Rebekah Lodge No. 4 IOOF Ruby Sinclair Maybelle Haston Bernice Cain Hazel Brown Rebekah Phoenix Lina Gerlach Lucille Codd Eva Conner Janice McCurin Oma Nuckols Ora Lee Bray

Hold up Joke Turns Sour in Omaha Parlor Heist

In Omaha Nebraska two gunmen robbed Freda Eames the beer parlor proprietor of 2700 dollars she had borrowed from a bank to cash railworker pay checks. The bandits fled with the money, leaving Eames stunned as police opened an on scene investigation.

Omaha U.P Freda Eames Freda

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