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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1940

Page

5

Tucson Brides Prepare for Weekend Weddings

Pre nuptial parties for brides to be dominated the weekend social scene in Tucson. A breakfast shower at the Pioneer hotel honored Miss Mary Frances McLaughlin whose engagement to Curtis Anderson was announced this weekend. Hostesses were Bea Culbertson and Dorothy Flynn. Guests included Mary Garland Tangney Nancy Haskell Jean Strickler Betty Strickler Jean Hamilton Sue Hamilton Peggy Waddell Cornelia Seaney Mrs McLaughlin and the honoree.

Pioneer Hotel Mary Frances McLaughlin Phil A. McLaughlin Curtis A. Anderson Bea Culbertson Dorothy Flynn Mary Garland Tangney Nancy Haskell Jean Strickler Betty Strickler Jean Hamilton Sue Hamilton Peggy Waddell Cornelia Seaney McLaughlin

Order Of Rainbow Installation At Temple Sunday

Members of the Order of Rainbow for Girls held an installation at the Masonic Temple at 2 pm with Harry Drachman as guest speaker and Betty Franco as soloist. Gwen Norton became worthy advisor and Betty Marsh associate worthy advisor, with a full slate of officers installed for six months.

Order of Rainbow Masonic Temple Harry Drachman Betty Franco Gwen Norton Betty Marsh Adalyn Chaffin Charity Marjorie Miller Hope Barbara Eyer Avanelle Johnson Margaret Skidmore Kathleen Sage Louise Caballero Elaine Bloom Lucille Hanson Martha Burton Loretta Graydon Emma Jane Speese Kathleen Everett Inner Observer Gretchen Mauch Outer Observer Doris Helbig Bernice Goff Alice Hanson Marjorie Murray Bonnie Garrigus Eloise Walborn Henrietta Wilson John McBride Mary Jane Sprawls Alice Getwiller

Snowden Haywood Wins Readers' Digest Scholastic Award

Snowden Haywood, a graduate of the Southern Arizona School at Sabine Canyon, wins the Readers' Digest annual scholastic award. Son of Mr and Mrs Alfred W Haywood of Scarsdale New York he plans to enter Yale next September.

Readers’ Digest Snowden Haywood Southern Arizona Sabine Canyon Haywood Alfred W. Haywood 1000 Post Road Scarsdale New York Snowden Yale

Douglas Couple Plans Early Summer Wedding

Miss Marjoree Armstrong of Douglas will marry Weldon Garner in an early summer ceremony. Armstrong is a Douglas High School graduate and longtime Douglas Drug Co. employee. Garner, son of Mr and Mrs M P Garner of Plainview, is a junior at State of Plainview and attended the University. The couple will reside in Douglas where Garner works for J C Penney.

Douglas The Daily Citizen Marjoree Armstrong Weldon Garner Charles Tedford Miss Armstrong Douglas High School Douglas Drug Company Garner M. P. Garner Plainview Tex State of J. C. Penney Company San Agustin Cathedral Madeline Bassler F. W. Bassler John W. P. Blake Peter Timmermans University of Arizona and Santa Barbara School of the Arts Alpha Phi Sorority Arizona Blake Phoenix Casa Grande Valley University of Southern California Sigma Chi Phoenix Country Club Arizona Club of Phoenix

Repapering with Washable Papers for Kids Rooms

When repapering, buy washable papers for play room stair dadoes and other heavily used areas. Easy washing keeps the paper in good condition for a long time. It is worth investigating during spring renovations.

Things I Never Knew About Glamour Girls

Walter Winchell on Broadway cites a string of provocative capsules about famous showbiz figures and figures of the era. It mentions Cleopatra, Sappho, Brenda Frazier, Grace Petty, Honore Balzac, Mrs Caligula, Dolores, Ziegfeld’s Sally finale, Ann Burns, Marcelle Edwards Manville, Lupe Velez, Maxine Elliott, Arline Judge, Brown Potter, Fifi Stillman, Anita Colby and others in tidbits on glamour, gossip, and fashion.

Cleopatra Durante Pascal Sappho Love Brenda Frazier Pappy George Petty Pater Honore Balzac Dolores Ziegfeld Sally America Ann Burns Marcelle Edwards Manville Lupe Velez Maxine Elliott Arline Judge Brown Potter Fifi Stillman Anita Colby

Notable Women and Quirks From Early Modern Social Notes

Nineteenth century portraits reveal Ninon de Lenclos enjoying freedom and releasing birds. Sixteen year old Lois Andrews frets over calories. Honey Chile Wilder walks with her dog and returns with a Packard. The Countess Dashkov wears military uniforms for allure. Cobina Wright Jr. favors beer and social registers drop. George Sand cuts hair for Musset’s love. Lilyan Tashman popularizes bright red hair. Julie De Krudener draws 50,000 pilgrims kissing her hand.

Ninon DE Lenclos Lois Andrews Honey Chile Wilder Dashkov Peter III Cobina Wright, Jr George Sand Alfred de Musset Lilyan Tashman Julie de Krudener Basle

Gossip and Society Tales of Early 20th Century Figures

A collection of snappy social notes and celebrity quirks from early New York society. Mentions include Wally Simpson and Garbo dieting, Alice Faye's marriage to Tony Martin, Empress Josephine’s scarf concealing a goiter, Gertrude Niesen's wedgie trend, a rare walnut brandy tonic, Countess di Frasso’s blunt speech, Peaches Browning’s fur bonanza, and Gloria Vanderbilt’s anticipated debut. The column strings notable names, marriage facts, fashion quirks, and social anxieties in rapid, saucy vignettes.

Wally Simpson Garbo Alice Faye Tony Martin Empress Josephine Gertrude Niesen Countess di Frasso Diana Barrymore Peaches Browning Daddy Lois Andrews Lois Liz Whitney Bessie Dobson Artemus Eastman New York Society Gloria Vanderbilt

Woman of Destiny Elaine Barrie Sparks Celebrity Gossip

Intimates report Elaine Barrie embracing a destiny role while Maxine Elliott’s bull terrier Sport reacts to mentions of Lillian Russell. Peggy Joyce shuns discussing men. Mrs Harrison Williams is a patient listener. Marie Louise of Spain avoids conversations with white gloves and Lucius Beebe is humorously noted. Peggy Mabon faces mirror fixation while Joan Crawford’s mannequin career is doubted by body measurements.

Elaine Barrie Maxine Elliott Lillian Russell Peggy Joyce Peggy Pop Harrison Williams Marie Louise Spain Lucius Beebe Louisy Peggy Mabon Joan Crawford

Glamour Portrayals and Personal Tales From Vanity Pages

The text blends celebrity anecdotes and critiques touching on Anna Held's weight loss during illness and a blood donor truck driver. It lists Mae Murray fashion critiques, teen model Patricia Plunket’s finances, Betty Grable’s diet, Martha Stephenson’s wit and hats, Doris Duke Cromwell’s drink preferences, Marlene Dietrich’s cooking, a lost emerald ring incident, and Merle Oberon’s shifting glamour with American audiences.

Anna Held Mae Murray Gloria Reisinger Debbie Patricia Plunket Betty Grable Martha Stephenson Doris Duke Cromwell Marlene Dietrich Merle Oberon

Breakfast Bridge at Club Top Hat Hosts Honorary Guests

Miss Margaret Thompson and Miss Elizabeth Piper hosted a bridge breakfast Saturday at Club Top Hat. Flowers lined the patio table as a guest list included Mrs. W. de H. Washington, Mrs. Edward S. Maney, Miss Agnes Mahoney, Mrs. P. R. Colling and many others.

Mary Belle Posten L. J. Meiser Sam Levy Alice Mahoney F. F. Schmidt Jessie Black George Grahling Helen Blatt E. M. Browder Ruth Caughlan T. K. Ryan Susie Helm Verne T. Rogers William Allen Phoenix Francis Ames

Mrs John Gregory Hosts Shower For Mary Lonergan

Mrs John Gregory of 3110 East Lester entertained at a shower and buffet patio supper for Mary Lonergan with about 25 guests present.

John Gregory East Lester Mary Lonergan

Newman Club Holds Final Year Events at Arizona University

The University of Arizona Newman Club elected officers for the coming year led by President Bobb Sencer and Vice President Ethel Tucker. Committees were named with Lola May Benton as publicity chair and a Eucharistic committee including Cordelia Hagerty. The year ends with a communion breakfast at SS Peter and Paul’s church and presentation of the John Henry Newman Honors Keys to top members plus a speech by Father Hughes on Catholic youth’s world role.

Newman Club University of Arizona Bobb Sencer Averville Park New York Ethel Tucker Marana Arizona Sallie Sue Tucker Lola May Benton Ajo Jimmy Bazetta Morenci Margaret O’brien Tucson Jack Donohue Barry de Rose Alice Hale Hayden Ariz Mary Ann Gibney Fort Bliss Tex Jimmy Donologue Douglas Fred Lowery Chicago Til Ben Krentz Mary Clark Merrie Ann Fitzpatrick Palo Alto Calif Carl Berra Clifton Bill Zamar Prescott Winifred Krentz University Inter-Religious Council SS. Peter and Paul’s John Henry Newman Father Green Mary Huyck F. A. Roy Father Hughes

Marriage Told Of Douglas Pair

Announcement of the marriage of Pauline Dixon of Phoenix to Guy Young of Cuba New Mexico. The ceremony was in Wickenburg on May 5 with Lucille Starns and William Young as attendants.

Douglas The Daily Citizen Pauline Dixon Harry Dixon Phoenix Guy Young Cuba N. M Emery Wickenburg Lucille Starns William Young

Ice Cream Social at SS Peter and Paul Church

The Altar and Rosary society of SS Peter and Paul sponsor an ice cream social on the church lawn at Campbell and Adams between 8 and 10 this evening. The event is open to the public with Mrs William I Walsh as general chairman.

SS. Peter and Paul Church Campbell and Adams William I. Walsh

Pima Salon No 164 to Meet May 20 at Legion Hall

Pima Salon No 164 8 and 40 will hold a regular meeting Monday May 20 in the lounge of the American Legion hall. A pot luck dinner will precede 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

Garden card event by Catholic Daughters set for May

The annual garden card gathering hosted by Sanstin Goon Catholic Daughters of America will be held on May 22 at the home of Mrs. Burke located at 307 South Third Avenue. Reservations can be made by calling 3775-W.

Sanstin Goon Catholic Daughters of America Burke South Third Avenue

Arizona CBS Chapter to Hold Regular Meeting at Masonic Temple

Arizona chapter No. 2 CBS will hold its regular meeting Tuesday evening in the Masonic Temple at o'clock. Gladys Skidmore, worthy matron, will preside. All local and visiting members are invited to attend.

Arizona CBS Masonic Temple Gladys Skidmore

Trinity Presbyterian Women Meet on Mission Work

The Women Missionary society of Trinity Presbyterian Church will gather in the university room at 2:30 Tuesday. Mrs Haddington G Brown leads the program with speakers Mrs L Massey and Mrs B L Moffitt on Presbyterian Work Among Spanish Speaking Americans. Devotions by Mrs E L Bartholomew.

Women’s Missionary Society of Trinity Presbyterian Church Haddington G. Brown L. Massey B. L. Moffitt E. L. Bartholomew

May Breakfast Set By First Methodist Ladies Aid

The Ladies Aid of the First Methodist church schedules its annual May breakfast at 9 am on Tuesday. Reservations are due with group leaders by Sunday. A nominal admission fee will be charged. A monthly meeting after breakfast leads to a brief General Aid meeting.

Ladies’ Aid Society The First Methodist Church General Aid

Bridge Breakfast Hosted by Mrs Colvin on 11th Street

Mrs George Colvin hosted a bridge breakfast Saturday morning at her 11th street home. Guests included Miss Mil dred Dailey Miss Edith Moore Miss Beatrice Wren Miss Virginia Reed Miss Grace McGinniss Mrs Carroll Pernell Mrs A Pengelly Mrs Douglas Wright Mrs Glenn G Dunham Mrs Francis Hennessy of Bisbee Miss Bertha Krentz Miss Louise Carlton and the hostess. After breakfast the group played bridge.

Delaneys Stay At Palace Hotel In San Francisco

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Delaney of the Old Pueblo are guests this week at the Palace hotel in San Francisco California.

Patrick Delaney the Old Pueblo Palace Hotel San Francisco Calif

Recommended Utensils for Stirring Freezing Ice Cream

If you make ice creams that need frequent stirrings during the freezing process, use a wooden spoon for the stirring. The wood will not carry the heat of the hand to the mixture.

Scout Leaders To Be Honored At Supper Tonight

A covered dish supper at the Arizona Sunshine school patio at 6 30 this evening honors Girl Scout leaders and council volunteers. Chairman of arrangements is Mrs Harold Torr en with a long list of assisting members and leaders named as honored guests.

Arizona Sunshine School Harold Torren Edward Hayden A. E. Baird P. W. Hodges John Judd George Dixon Alberta Devine Jack Weadock John Booker Leslie Johnson James Walden Clements Bailey Walter Sims William Foy J. B. O'Dowd Archer la Force Margaret Mayes Esma Hall Joan Evans Mary Swanick Edna Simkins Beryl Downs Frances Kohler Mary Tom Amy Freeman Margaret Morrison Barbara North Byars Ena Donner Barbara Barron Ina Jo Wallis Katherine Kearns Mary Steigmeir Edith Meyer B. Carpenter Juanita Carrell Margaret Ban Balzah Hill Helen McNeil Louise Keith Annette Kieser Betsy Holesapple Martha Sawyer Mmes Opal Rogers Alice Glasgow Joesph Peters B. C. Taylor Berta Shires Evangeline Conner A. R. Purchase Donner Searle George Arthur Halverson Reagan H. C. Bigglestone Waugh F. O. Holoway Helen B. Keeling Logan Sheldon Harrell Marques Levi Thomson Homer Merrill Marion David James Peters

Florence Mowrer to Represent Club at Meeting

Florence Mowrer was elected to represent the Mountain Homemaker club at the county country life conference at the University of Arizona in June. The group met Friday at the home of Mrs. Maxine Pough and planned summer meetings. Members present included Jeanette Sparks Helen Hamilton Juanita Evans Bonnie Heller Edna Heller Betty Hiegel Ed Nagle Rosa Cazee Maxine Peugh Frances Miller Florence Gfeller Visitors included Mrs Pauline Heller and her daughter Marjorie.

Florence Mowrer A Mountain Homemaker Club

Installation of officers of Hadas sah at Santa Rita hotel

Installation of officers of Hadas sah will be held at the regular meeting Tuesday at 2 o'clock at the Santa Rita hotel. An interesting program has been planned. All members and friends are invited to attend.

Hadassah Santa Rita

Engagement Planned for June Wedding by Hodges and Mitchell

Miss Grace Elizabeth Hodges and Mr. Frederick Francis Mitchell, both of Phoenix, announced an early June wedding. Hodges is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lawson Hodges, Mitchell son of Mr. Charles Kenneth Mitchell. both are university students with ties to local schools and communities.

Grace Elizabeth Hodges Frederick Francis Mitchell Phoenix Capitol City Miss Hodges Joseph Lawson Hodges Mitchell Charles Kenneth Mitchell Phoenix Union High School Shreveport, la Ward Belmont Nashville, Tenn Phoenix Junior College Phoenix High School University of Arizona

Star Circle of Arizona Chapter meets Wednesday at 2

Star Circle of Arizona chapter No 2 C E S will meet Wednesday at 2 at the home of Mrs Ella Bring 281 South Scott Street Stella Mae Swan will be co hostes All Eastern Star members are in.

Star Circle of Arizona C.E.S Ella Bring South Scott Street Stella Mae Swan Eastern Star

Immaculate Heart Academy Presents Esther at Temple of Music

The Immaculate Heart Academy will stage Esther next Tuesday evening at the Temple of Music and Art. Tickets are available by calling 1709.

Immaculate Heart Academy Temple of Music and Art

Luncheon Honors Tucson Little Theatre Women

Mrs Mildred Z Loew to host a Tuesday luncheon at her Tucson home for women board members of the Tucson Little Theatre. Honorees include Cyril George Bandel Mrs Charles Sutherland Miss Dorothy Musser and Mrs Edward Reveaux who just completed terms. Betty Rose Martin hosted a dancing party Saturday night at El Rio Golf and Country Club with chaperones Mr and Mrs Jack Martin and others in attendance.

Ruth Trom Thomas E. Wilkison Moundsville W. Va Ruth Arntzen Paul Allen Courtney Inn Safford Mildred Z. Loew Tucson Betty Rose Martin el Rio Golf and Country Club Jack Martin George Amos W. Paul Holbrook Arch Fee

Mrs Kaye Vincent Visits Phoenix Salon No 125

Mrs Kaye Vincent will visit the Maricopa Salon No. 125 Eight and Forty of Phoenix on Wednesday evening. A dinner precedes the meeting and members of the Pima Salon in Tucson are invited. Reservations can be made by calling 1364 J.

Kaye Vincent le Chapeau Departmentale Maricopa Salon No Phoenix Tucson

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