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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1940

Page

7

Crowd honors new citizens in Tucson ceremony

About 700 people gathered at a school stadium in Tucson for a citizenship celebration hosted by allied patriotic and civic groups. John P. Doughtery urged constitutional duties and liberties, while guests including William Holden spoke on American appreciation.

Tucson John P. Doughtery U. S Arizona Benefits Doughtery United States Doughtery William Holden Columbia Picture Porter Hall General Committee Holden Theeterans of Foreign Wars Tom Burgess R. R. McGregor United Spanish War Veterans Alice Elizabeth Moreno Rush M. Deskins First Christian Church America Agnes Kohler United Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary F. S. Wartman Daughters of the American Revolution Hugh M. Caldwell U. S. District Court Maria Romana Luna Mexico Julie Bagge Gylling Denmark Victor Stoner N. L. Houston Morgan McDermott American Legion Thomas D. Fridena Post Women’s Auxiliary F.S. Wartman Lee Kite The Spanish War Veterans Tucson Ellis Frank Michel Red Cross J. J. O'Dowd Jonathan L. Booth Daughters of the Samuel R. Eddington Sons of the American Revolution T. D. Parker University R. O. T. C Ensminger R.O.T.C Robert Grove Cadet Corps National Guard E. C. Monro Jonathan Michael Reserve Officers Association James Heaton Herbert R. Dillinger Veterans of Foreign Wars Harry Juliani Tucson Legionnaires Arthur Brinkmeyer Charles Darnell

Agriculture Department Revises 1939 Cotton Crop Totals

The Agriculture Department's revised 1939 cotton crop estimates show total production at 11,817,000 bales of 500 pounds, with lint yield 237.9 pounds per acre and area harvested 23,805,000 acres. Cottonseed production is set at 5,310,000 tons, lint value at 536,744,000 dollars, and cottonseed value at 115,695,000 dollars. State figures for Arizona show 189,000 bales and 514 pounds per acre, with value details included.

Washington Agriculture Department Arizona

Japan Opens Agency in Siam to Sell Electrical Goods

A Japanese company launches a new sales office in Siam to market electrical machinery and equipment. The move aims to expand regional trade and boost distribution in Southeast Asia.

Japan Chines Siam

Record Marlin Swordfish Caught By Harold Steinfeld

Harold Steinfeld reports a record breaking marlin swordfish during a Guaymas vacation. His companions Monte Mansfield and Jack Martin made minor catches, not worth mentioning, he telegrams. Reservations are open for the Young Republican club of Pima county dinner dance at the Pioneer hotel tomorrow. all Republicans urged to reserve promptly.

Guaymas Steinfeld Monte Mansfield Jack Martin Young Republican Club Pima County Pioneer Hotel

Woodmen’s Circle installs Helen Dail at DeMolay hall

Woodmen's Circle Elysian Grove No 55 met at DeMolay hall with State Manager Rebecca Wilson and District Manager Edna Kendricks to install Helen Dail as attendant. Dora Dennis served as installing officer.

Woodmen’s Circle Elysian Grove No. 55 DeMolay Hall Rebecca Wilson Edna Kendricks Helen Dail Dora Dennis

Tucson Stamp Club to Meet at YWCA With University Speaker

The Tucson Stamp Club will meet at 8 p.m. Monday in the Indian room at the YWCA. Prof. James Cameron Clar, head of the University of Arizona electrical engineering department, will be the evening speaker.

Tucson Stamp Club The YWCA James Cameron Clar Electrical Engineering University of Arizona

Latin American Club Meeting Tonight

A meeting of the Latin American club is set for tonight at 8 o'clock. The picnic committee members urged to attend are Bert Arce Art Kingman Dick Herreras and Joe Ayup.

Bert Arce Art Kingman Dick Herreras Joe Ayup

Temperatures At Summer Haven Mount Lemmon

Temperatures at Summer Haven Mount Lemmon show a low of 38 degrees and a high of 68 degrees. The reading highlights a cool day with mild daytime warmth and clear cues for hikers and residents.

Haven Mount Lemmon

Sugar Bowl film shown at Junior Chamber meeting

Motion pictures of the Texas A and M Tulane Sugar Bowl football game will be shown at 6 30 p m Monday at the Pioneer hotel ballroom. Members may bring their wives to attend, secretary Jack Wilson said.

Texas A M.tulane Junior Chamber of Commerce Pioneer Hotel Jack Wilson

Tucson Game Protect Association Meeting Tonight

The Tucson Game Protect Association will convene at 8 o clock this evening in the justice court room to discuss local matters and plan safety measures.

Tucson Game Protective Association Justice Court Room

Papago Rancher Pleads Guilty to Reckless Driving

Juan Harvey a 46 year old Papago Indian rancher pleaded guilty to reckless driving in justice court and was sentenced to a $25 fine and 15 days in jail. He was arrested by Highway Patrol Sergeant J W Copeland on West Broadway last night.

Juan Harvey Justice Highway Patrol J. W. Copeland West Broadway

Budlong Departs for Marinette Due to Mother’s Illness

Deputy city license collector departed for Marinette Wisconsin today to attend to his gravely ill mother Mrs C A Budlong.

Co. V. Budlong Marinette, Wis C. A. Budlong

Fifth Annual School for Custodians at Tucson High

The fifth annual program will convene at Tucson High School from June 3 to 8 under the state vocational education department. It provides five days of training for school janitors and custodians in public buildings, with instruction also for bus drivers.

Tucson High School State Department of Vocational Education

Faculty of Arizona to Meet Tomorrow at Agricultural Hall

The faculty of the University of Arizona will assemble at 4 30 p m tomorrow in agricultural hall to discuss university affairs and plan upcoming activities.

University of Arizona Agricultural Hall

Charles Young Post to Convene Tonight at 8:30

The Charles Young Post of the American Legion will meet at 8:30 tonight in the dug out at 167 South Meyer Street. Commander Earl Grant will preside.

Charles Young American Legion South Meyer Street Earl Grant

Cardenas To Accept New Polish Minister In Mexico

Mexico City May 24 President Cardenas planned a private audience at the national palace to accept the credentials of Dr Ieczslaw Marchlewski the new Polish minister to Mexico Mexico has not recognized the German conquest of Poland and adheres to nonrecognition of forceful sovereignty changes in its foreign policy.

Mexico City Mexico Poland Cardenas Ieczslaw Marchlewski United States

Sweden Plans Takeover of Remaining Private Railways

Sweden outlines a program to transfer ownership of the last privately held railroads to state control. The plan seeks to consolidate rail operations under public management, signaling a broader push for nationalized transport assets.

Sweden

Bickering Slows Arizona Young Democrats Convention

The biennial convention in Nogales drew about one hundred delegates as internal disputes dominated the opening session. The platform urged nonpolitical boards for state institutions and a population based senatorial district system, with a run-off primary proposed for Arizona and initiative measures likely if adopted.

Nogales Convension of Young Democrats of Arizona Pioneers Home

Public Records From Superior Court Docket

State versus Arthur Verbeke Ralph Bob Anderson and John Stevenson petty theft pleaded guilty 60 days in jail. State versus Beatrice Costine assault with a deadly weapon in formation filed. State versus Fred Garcia forgery information filed. State versus Ysidaro Aragon motion to revoke suspended sentence continued to June 10. Sara Tadeo versus Pedro Tadeo divorce complaint. John W. Murphey versus John W. DeMeritt trial of suit on contract. Hope Iselin Jones versus Archer Jones divorce decree. Annie Lois Harder versus Leonard O. Harder divorce complaint.

William G. Hall Arthur Verbeke Ralph Bob Anderson John Stevenson Beatrice Costine Fred Garcia Ysidaro Aragon Sara Tadeo Pedro Tadeo John W. Murphey John W. DeMeritt Hope Iselin Jones Archer Jones Annie Lois Harder Leonard O. Harder

Justice Court Docket Sees Reckless Driving and License Actions

Justice Court under W. Gardner presiding cases Juan Harvey cited for reckless driving with $25 fine and 15 days. G. Cruz faces selling meat without a license, license condition suspended until defendant secures proper licensure.

Justice Court Co. W

Police Court Proceedings Enter New County Detentions

Paul Cella presiding Ida Mae Fowlkes, assault with a deadly weapon, to county. Garner Duncan and Ace Kelly, material witnesses, to county. Mariano Florez, disturbing the peace, $10 or 10 days.

Paul Cella Ida Mae Fowlkes Garner Duncan Ace Kelly Mariano Florez

Marriage Licenses for Wilkison Trom Taff and Fancher

Mrs. Belle D. Hall clerked licenses for Thomas E. Wilkison of Moundsville West Virginia Ruth VY Trom of Tucson Wayne Cecil Taff 30 of Tucson and Lois Fancher 29 of Hurley New Mexico all of legal age with no listed objections or conditions.

Belle D. Hall Thomas E. Wilkison Moundsvile W. Va Ruth VY. Trom Tucson Wayne Cecil Taff Lois Fancher Hurley N. M

Tucson Teacher Would Head Young Democrats

Helena Patten a Tucson school teacher and vice president of the Pima County Young Democratic club has proposed a reform platform as she and others consider candidates for president of the Arizona Young Democrats at their Nogales convention. The plank CallNot to sell my support detailed steps for organized state wide clubs and inter club cooperation.

Arizona Young Democrats National Organization Miss Patten Pima County Young Democratic Club

Flame-Throwing Tanks Discarded By Germans

Paris May 24 The German columns pushing toward the English Channel through a 30 mile corridor have discarded flame throwing tanks used to break Meuse fortifications last week. They now deploy tanks with machine guns. Flame throwers had a 70 yard range.

Paris English Channel Meuse France

Photo winners chosen in Pima County 4-H contest

Bert Underwood announced group winners for irrigation farming on cotton plantations in southern Pima County. Francisco Salcido and John Gilbert of Continental led with top group honor, while individual best went to Francisco Salcido for an artificial lake view. Honorable mentions included Elias Valdez and Florence Hurlburt among others.

Bert Underwood England Edward VII el Encanto Pima County Underwood and Underwood, Inc Francisco Salcido John James Gilbert Continental Elias Vadez Tony Rosara Ochoa Nacho Pena Jesus Pallanes Florence Hurlburt Virginia Carpenter Arnold Leyvas Fred Clark Santa Margarita Santa Rita Elias Valdez Tony Ochoa John Gilbert Mary E. Dill Emma Mae Townsend Mable May Franks Lottie Payne House Greaterville Mildred T. Cooper Empire Valley

Play Day at Vaca Valley Grammar School

Pupils at Vaca Valley Grammar School enjoy an annual play day with relay races games and jumping contests. Students from the same grade compete in activities while all are present and participate if physically able.

Vacaville Cal. U.P Vaca Valley Grammar School

Combining Of Police Urged At City Meet

SAFFORD May 24 Mayor Louis Hudgin of Nogales urged Arizona officials to emulate Nogales and Santa Cruz County in merging police and sheriff departments. He noted mixed results in larger cities and described the current separate Nogales setup. Fort Collins official Earl Douglass discussed bond markets and favorable terms for municipal financing and callable features. Other speakers included WPA recreation supervisor Louis H Adams and Arizona Tax Research Association head S A Spear.

Safford Louis Hudgin Nogales Arizona Municipal League Arizona Santa Cruz County Hudgin League Hudgin’s Hudgir d Earl Douglass Fort Collins Colo Douglass Louis H. Adams WPA Pima County S. A. Spear Phoenix Arizona Tax Research Association

Scattered Showers Hit Northern and Eastern Arizona

Scattered showers fell over higher elevations of northern and eastern Arizona with more rain forecast tonight and tomorrow. Prescott reported 0.62 inch in 13 hours ending at 5 a.m. Dust storms preceded showers at Kingman. Mohave County saw up to 0.5 inch. Flagstaff 0.01, Winslow 0.03, Phoenix traces. The rain eased fire danger as 30 fires burned about 1,000 acres in four weeks.

Associated Press Arizona U.S. Weather Bureau Prescott Kingman Mohave County Flagstaff Winslow Phoenix

Death Claims Capt Guegold Master Marine at 42

Capt Henry Carl Guegold a master marine died at his home at Maple boulevard and Fairview road in Tucson aged 42. He had lived in Tucson seven years and will be buried in Evergreen cemetery soldiers plot after funeral services at 2 p m tomorrow at Brings chapel officiated by Rev Arnold E Litz. He leaves wife Martha Grace Guegold and two daughters Wanda and Carmela, all of Tucson. He is survived by three brothers Fred F Guegold Wheeling West Virginia Oscar P Gud Mansfield Ohio and Walter F Guegold Barnesville Ohio and four sisters Mrs Martha Bees Mrs Elsie Rieck Martins Ferry Ohio Mrs Marie Vossen Martins Ferry and Mrs Hilda Whitfield Windsor Heights West Virginia.

Henry Carl Guegold Maple Boulevard Fairview Road Tucson Captain Guegold Evergreen Cemetery Bring’s Chapel Arnold E. Litz Martha Grace Guegold Wanda Carmela Fred F. Guegold Wheeling W. Va Oscar P. Gud Mansfield Walter F. Guegold Barnesville Martha Bees Elsie Rieck Marie Vossen Martins Ferry Hilda Whitfield Windsor Heights

Safford banquet features state tax revenue initiative talk

R. oads Safford water superintendent and Herbert A. Olson of the Michigan Municipal League will deliver the principal address at tonight's banquet, presided by Mayor F. P. Misak. Saturday will host a round table on the initiative measure for municipal shares of state gasoline tax revenue, with trips to nearby scenic points for delegates.

Bert Campbell Sam H. Morris Globe R. T. Jones W. G. Bowman L. B. Whitney R.oads Safford Herbert A. Olson Michigan Municipal League American Municipal Association F. P. Misak

Many Seek Pima County Offices Ahead of June Candidacies

About 80 candidates filed for Pima offices as June 12 set the kickoff for campaigns before the autumn primary. Contested sheriff and treasurer races loom with incumbents and challengers named, including Bransford vs Young for county treasurer and Anna Sullinger facing Charles Taylor for recorder and assessor.

Pima County Tucson Bridges Pa Wright Ray Hickey R. H. Harmison C. Reynolds E. E. Robbe A. W. Forbes J. F. MacMahon Comstable Ajo Ed F. Echols Jerry Martin Andrew Dobek Wallace S. Bransford W.S Pop) Young H. Cowan Drachman Tom Colling R. H. Martin Anna Sullinger Charles M. Taylor P. H. Ross 0. C. Arnold Sasabe Edwin van Doren Flowing Wells School

Seventy-six L R A members seized in Ireland raids

Belfast reported police overnight raids in northern counties arrested seventy six members of the outlawed Irish Republican Army. Widespread arrests were also reported in Eire and one unidentified German was seized in Dublin as the owner of a secret radio transmitter.

Belfast Northern Ireland Irish Republican Army Northern Counties Southern Ireland Eire Dublin

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Linda Roberts Johnny Walker Harold Steinfeld Spend Public Records Helena Patten General Electric Il Eh General & Electric Steinfeld S Guegold Pima Tritones Custom Studios Howard Decker Andrew A. Grondona Congress Onest Chrysler Royal Cpe Plymouth San Joy Chevrolet Adamas Ford Dealers L.R.A Ireland Tucson Fertilizer Co Hoefle Sheet Metal Works
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