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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1944

Page

8

Reception Follows Wedding for Miss Strahl and Sgt Humphries

The marriage of Miss Mary Eva Strahl to Staff Sergeant Walter W. Humphries of the U S Army Air Force took place Tuesday evening followed by an informal reception at Eugene N Strahl home in Catalina Vista Attendants included Corp and Mrs Carl Lange The bride studied drama at the University of Arizona The groom a Greenville S C native has returned from 28 months in the Pacific They plan a temporary home in San Antonio Texas where Humphries will attend Army Air Force officer candidate school

Mary Eva Strahl Walter W. Humphries U. S. Army Air Force Eugene N. Strahl Catalina Vista Eleanor Sherwood Marie Gleaves Margaret Rice Corp Carl Lange University of Arizona Greenville S. C Pacific San Antonio Tex Sgt. Humphries Army Air Force

University Methodist Youth Fellowship Hosts Parties

Members of the College Age Youth Fellowship at the University Methodist church hosted a swimming party with high school seniors and numerous attendees including Margaret Cameron Bettie Houston and Robert E. Dillon. Officers were elected with Lora Faye Clayton as president and Bonnie Fleming as pianist among others.

College Age University Methodist Church Third Street Euclid Charles 8 John Woolley Pauline Prater Edna Martha Kavanaugh Sam Cardella Lora Faye Clayton Frances Reynolds Hlamae Miller Virginia Lathrop Aviation Cadets Ryan Dick Busby Hal Jones Bill Moore Marana H. W. Ns Carl L. Evans Clarence M. Johnson Doug West Alfred Desautel Robert Shade Sidney J. Lawson Maurice G. Ballenger Disosway College Youth Fellowship The Martha Boyd Martha Jane Kavanaugh Buster Rex Bonnie Fleming Dorothea Ballenger Mary Beth Whitlock Bill Jeffries Bettie Houston Ruth Huntsman Perdema Miller Willis Campbell Margaret Cameron Beverly Smith Ruth Bonnie Flem

Exhibit Center for WACs Opens Soon

The U S Army Recruiting Service Phoenix announces a WAC educational exhibition center to mark the second anniversary of the Women’s Army Corps. Governor Osborn will dedicate the cottage Saturday at 11 with civilian and military guests. Public invited after dedication. The center features murals by Roxanne Reisinger and displays on WAC work worldwide.

Women’s Army Corps U. S. Army Phoenix WAC Army Engineers Osborn Roxanne Reisinger Army Recruiting Service Sidney P. Osborn J. R. Fleming Henry Wasielewski Surising C. Louis Elley Joseph Francoeur Sears, Roebuck and Co

Rulers of Sicily Before AMG Include Greeks and Romans

The historical note shows Sicily’s rulers before AMG included Greek city-states and Roman authority. It hints at a complex succession with cultural influence from multiple civilizations shaping the island’s early governance.

Sicily AMG

Walter Winchell In New York Broadway at Midnight FACES

Walter Winchell’s column notes social glare on Broadway with ZaSu Pitts Jolson Cantor and others. Celebrity sightings include Jo Davidson Hemingway Simms and Coburn in lively, sharp-edged sketches of nightlife and figures in entertainment.

Walter Winchell New York ZaSu Pitts A. Jolson E. Cantor Antoine Saks Vth Hardresser Steve Early Sis Charlies Coburn

Duke and Duchess of Windsor tepee at Waldorf Towers in July

Memo gossip notes mention the Duke and Duchess of Windsor plan to tepee at Waldorf Towers this July amid social chatter. Also notes Capt Frank Farrell of the Marines returning from the Pacific on leave soon and Harjes reemerging in public with Lonergan’s circle.

Duke and Duchess of Windsor Waldorf Towers Frank Farrell Marines S. Pacific Lonergan Harjes Vera Zorina Joe Hodges Philip Coolidge Jacobowsky Virginia Dunning Jerri Blanchard B. B. Powell Scranton Octavus Roy Cohen

Midtown Vignette of a Dying Star and Lost Urn

A former bright performer faded from the spotlight and died recently. She wished cremation and ash scatter over Florida. A Broadway star carried the urn on a farewell tour but misplaced it during a Miami trip, now unable to recall the exact nightclub. The urn lies forgotten in a Harlem area club she once frequented.

Midtown la Conga East Side Greenwich Village Harlem Florida Miami

The Orchid Garden and Nightlife Scribbles In 1940s City

A snapshot of entertainment notes listing Louis Jordan on Decca with You Is or If You Ain't Mad Baby, D Lamour in And the Angels Sing at Paramount, Eve of St Mark at the Roxy, and Duffy’s Tavern pies baked by Hortense Spier. Also mentions Irene Hayes’ French poodle display and a jingle for C-One.

Louis Jordan Decca D. Lamour Paramount The Roxy St. Mark 20Th Century-Fox Duffy's Tavern Hortense Spier Davis Leon & Eddie’s Irene Hayes

Manhattan Murals Show Busy New York Sights

A vignette of city life highlights a dirt-smudged young horseshoe girl at Hayter Riding Academy on West 66th, a freight-elevator novelty shop on 50th, a bar sign on Third Avenue, a sailor serenade atop a South Avenue bus, Old Denmark delicacies on 57th, Radio City elevators to the 65th floor, Macy’s baby lambs, Kelly's Stable on 52nd Street, perfume-dusted swing joints, and electricians fixing a Neon run at the Winter Garden.

Manhattan Hayter W. 66Th 50Th Street 3Rd Avenue Sth 57Th Street Radio City Macy's Kelly 52Nd Street Winter Garden

New York Gossip Sparks Broadway Row and Social Tales

A crowded night at the Persian Room features Hildegarde and Jacqueline Susann with a sensational blackout moment. Harper’s reports the fastest sell out in its history. Gov. Dewey coverage stirs talk as socialite Rusty Hatch endures a second divorce and a third engagement rumor. Gloria King’s Park Central Lounge clash draws notice while a Femanines uniform model and Elizabeth Arden window debut catch eyes. Mary Nolan’s illness and cab fare complaints test Belmont track buzz. Fred Allen fires back at hecklers with a sharp quip about ignorance.

Hildegarde Jacqueline Susann Harper's Gov. Dewey Rusty Hatch Gloria King Park Central Femanines Elizabeth Arden Mary Nolan Imogene Wilson Follies Belmont Fred Allen

After Forty Slump Debate Spurs Home Front Temper

A 1944 King Features column argues the postforty female restlessness stems from romantic hunger and worn domestic roles. Millicent Cane cites picayune chores, while the writer counters that home making is vital and women need diverse interests to stay current with modern husbands.

Millicent Cane W. Monroe St Chicago Picayune Millicent Charles Boyer Robert Taylor Erroll Flynn Dad Mama America Clark Gable King Features Syn. Inc

Toastmistress Club Installs Officers at Arizona Inn

The Chaparral chapter of Toastmistress club held a candle lighting ceremony at the Arizona Inn to install officers for the coming year. Newly elected officers include Lena Eaton president Elizabeth Beach vice president Boyd Gillespie treasurer William J Powers secretary John M Keevan publicity Walter Haymore hostess and Charles Mattingly as professional critic.

Arizona Inn Toastmistress Club Virginia Reed Lena Eaton Elizabeth Beach Boyd Gillespie William J. Powers John M. Keevan Walter Haymore Charles Mattingly

Morgan McDermott Unit 7 Auxiliary To Have Election

Morgan McDermott unit No 7 American Legion auxiliary will elect officers for 1944 1945 at its regular meeting tomorrow at 8 p m in the legion building A class of 21 new members will be initiated Mrs Marion Naylor and Mrs Bess Palmer are chairmen in charge of refreshments

Morgan McDermott American Legion Auxiliary Legion Building Marion Naylor Bess Palmer

Mrs Emma Reath Weds Rex Spears in Beach Calif

Mrs Emma Reath of Long Beach married Rex Spears Monday at the home of Rev Richard Beal in Beach California. Her only attendant was sister Mrs A L Mowery of Long Beach.

Emma Reath Long Beach Rex Spears Calif Richard Beal East Eighth A. L. Mowery

Tucson Choir Sings For Saint Margaret’s Benefit Tonight

Tucson Boys' choir will perform at El Rio school at 8 pm to benefit St. Margaret's church. Ladies' auxiliary to the Tucson Central Trades council plans a regular meeting at the Labor temple tomorrow at 8 pm. VFW auxiliary will hold a sewing meeting Friday at 121 East Broadway, with attendees bringing lunches.

Eduardo Caso Tucson el Rio St. Clair Melrose Streets St. Margaret’s Church Case Pan-American Union Washington, D. C Joseph *Andermark Alla el Rancho Grande Lecuona Mendelssohn Joseph Vandermark Schubert Laura Hewitt Ladies’ Auxiliary Tucson Central Trades Council Labor Temple VFW East Broadway

Woman’s groups wrap season with events this weekend

The Business and Professional Women’s Club will hold its final meeting Saturday at 7 30 p m. The Campanella Club concert is set for Sunday at 3 in the recital hall of the Temple of Music and Art. Also listed is the Arizona Woman’s Republican Club and the Pima County Women’s group.

Business and Professional Women’s Club Campanella Club The Temple of Music and Art Arizona Woman's’ Republican Club and Pima County Women’s

Spears and Mowery Return from New Orleans Visit

Mr. Spears works for the Southern Pacific Railroad and Mrs. Spears along with Mrs. Mowery have just returned to Tucson after a trip to New Orleans, Louisiana.

Mr. Spears Theuthern Pacific Railroad Mrs. Spears Mrs. Mowery Tucson New Orleans

Republican luncheon to honor Mrs. Suthers at Santa Rita Hotel

Republicans sponsor a Monday luncheon at 1 PM at Santa Rita hotel with Mrs W Glenn Suthers guest of honor president of the National Federation of Women’s Republican clubs. Tucson Children’s Theatre will present three one act plays next Monday evening at the school. All Saints church ladies to sew tomorrow morning at the Red Cross production room.

Republican Club Santa Rita Hotel W. Glenn Suthers National Federation of Women’s Republican Clubs Tucson The Ladies of All Saints Church Red Cross

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