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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1944

Page

5

Barbara Winstead To Become Bride Of Deo D. McGriff

Barbara Ann Winstead daughter of Mr and Mrs Kiah R Winstead will wed Leo D McGriff son of Mr and Mrs B B McGriff tonight at 7 in Sleeth chapel First Baptist. Officiant Rev Bert A Kimball and Miss Winifred Kimball will provide music. Wedding attire and duties described. The couple employed by Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph will reside at 510 East Navajo street after a brief wedding trip.

Sleeth Chapel First Baptist Church Barbara Ann Winstead Kiah Robert Winstead West Wetmore Road Leo D. McGriff B. B. McGriff West Manchester Bert A. Kimball Winifred Kimball William H. Inman Helen Smith Ariz Corp Art Leisenring Corp. Campbell Miss Winstead Arizona Inn Robert Hman Safford H. E. Farris Boulder City Nev Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company East Navajo Street

Presbyterians Move Toward Reunion Plans Across Rifts

The Presbyterian general assembly in Chicago approved circulating a reunion plan with the Southern Presbyterian church while delaying any final union. The body also signaled hope for organic union with the Protestant Episcopal Church and endorsed the world council of churches and Bible and Tract Society efforts. Roy Ewing Vale was chosen as the new moderator.

Chicago General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church In United States of America Southern Presbyterian Church Permanent Committee On Ration and Union Presbyterian Church of the United States Committee On Cooperation and Union Presbyterian Episcopal Churches Protestant Episcopal Church Episcopal Church Committees On Union Assembly Organization of A World Council of Churches American Bible Son American Traction Roy Ewing Vale Indianapolis General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church In the

Social Notes From Local Household Visits

Mrs R B Ewell visits her mother Mrs E D Tetreau at 1400 East Mabelstreet this week and plans to return to Long Beach California next Thursday. Mrs Rachel Zuill of 1400 East Ma bester leaves Thursday for Bar California to spend the summer with her son G Zuill.

R. B. Ewell E. D. Tetreau East Mabelstreet Long Beach California Rachel Zuill Mabester Bar California G. Zuill

Cocktail party at the Ganze residence tonight

Capt. and Mrs. Ralph W. Ganze of 2521 East Helen Street host a social gathering for a group of friends tonight at their home.

Ralph W. Ganze East Helen Street

Heck Family Plans San Antonio Visit

Maj. and Mrs. William H. Heck and family of 1842 East Adams street will depart for San Antonio Texas tomorrow for a brief visit.

William H. Heck East Adams Street San Antonio Tex

Miss Katherine Morton Leaves for Pyote Visit

Miss Katherine Morton plans a trip to Pyote Texas to visit Miss Ruth Foy daughter of Mr and Mrs William Foy formerly of Tucson at 2216 East Mabel Street.

Katherine Morton East Mabel Street Pyote Tex Ruth Foy Mas William Foy Tucson

Three Plays Close Year for Theatre

The Children's theatre stage closes its season with three one act plays at Roskruge junior high auditorium. Casts include Lewis Daves and Kay Ellis among others. Director Mary MacMurtrie will lead voice and speech work through June and July with radio broadcasts continuing Fridays at 3 30 p m.

Children’s Theatre Roskruge Junior High Mary MacMurtrie Lewis Daves Stanley Grimes Warren Haires David Wirt Ann Williams Patricia Peterson Nancy Ra Kay Ellis Kathryn Pender Julia Dickey Mrs. Mitford Marilyn Haymore Miss St. Eustis Coralyn Kay Rebecca Sue Jones Frances Montero Margaret Ingham Rowenna Silver Ann Dougherty Marian Bradley Patricia Bunnell Joan Hugg Children's Theatre

Local Bundles For Britain Opens New Tucson HQ

Tucson chapter of Bundles for Britain opens its new headquarters at 116 East Broadway with hours 9 a m to 10 p m daily. The space was redecorated by the painters union and soldiers from the ferry command. local groups donated supplies and labor. Nellie Kemp says yarn stock is ready for Army and Navy needs and a meeting is set for Wednesday at 10 with staff and committee chairs.

Tucson Bundles For Britain East Broadway Painters’ Union Ferry Command Army Navy Nellie Kemp

Final meetings and concerts listed for local clubs

The Business and Professional Women's Club holds its final meeting tonight at 7 30. Robert McBride's composition is broadcast tonight at 6 30 on station KVOA. The Campanella Club concert takes place tomorrow at 3 in the Temple of Music and Art recital hall.

Business and Professional Robert McBride KVOA Campanella Club The Temple of Music and Art

Piano Recital At SS Peter and Paul School

The music department of SS Peter and Paul School presents a piano recital tomorrow with performances at 3 in the afternoon and 8 in the evening in the school auditorium.

Ss, Peter and Paul School

Piano Recitals By Mrs Knight Students

Piano students of Mrs O P Knight will give two recitals tomorrow afternoon at 3 and 5 at her studio located at 1831 East Fifth Street.

O. P. Knight East Fifth Street

Women Republican clubs sponsor Monday luncheon guest

Arizona and Pima County Women’s Republican clubs announce a Monday luncheon at 1 p m in the Santa Rita hotel. Guest of honor will be Mrs W Glenn Suthers president of the National Federation of Women’s Republican clubs.

Arizona Women's Republican Club Pima County Women’s Republian Club Santa Rita Hotel W. Glenn Suthers National Federation of Women's Republican Clubs

Tucson Children’s Theatre presents three one act plays

The Tucson Children’s Theatre will stage three one act plays next Monday evening at Roskruge School. The program showcases local talents and offers evening entertainment for families in the Tucson area.

Tucson Children’s Theatre Roskruge

Shell Oil Announces Folder On Home Canning

Shell Oil Company releases a tabulated folder of hints and suggestions to assist housewives with home canning and drying. E. J. Paull says the local company plans to produce over 10 million tons of food this year, about 25 percent more than 1943, with roughly half of the fresh produce slated for processing for fall and winter use.

Shell Oil Co E. J. Paull

Does Goodness Pay in Elsie Robinson's Viewpoint

In 1944 Elsie Robinson argues that goodness does pay but not in earthly rewards. A honest, generous man gains inner wealth through love, peace, and faith, while material gratitude or admiration often fails to arrive. The piece urges choosing goodness for its own beauty and healing power.

Elsie Robinson Goodness King Features Syn., Inc

Congregational Group Elects Officers For New Year

The Congregational couples club met Thursday at Miss Margaret Knight's home for a buffet supper. Officers elected for the coming year include Mr. and Mrs. George Carberry as presidents in charge of social activities and Mr. and Mrs. Crispin H. T. Nelson as vice presidents in charge of the study group.

Congregational Couples Club Margaret Knight George Carberry Crispin H. T. Nelson Messrs Mmes. K. C. Barney Norvald C. Borgerson O. R. Dietrich William F. Edel Albert Lent Robert J. Reynolds Alvin C. Wakefield C. E. Matteson Robert Kramer R. A. Dawson

Pioneer Smith Birthday Event in Tucson Honors 1877 arrival

John Benjamin Smith, who came to Tucson in 1877, was honored by Belle W Thumm and relatives at 428 South Fourth Avenue. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong, Dietz, Davenport, Tevis, and Howard, plus Ralph Fetterly. He recalled serving as a military courier in Apache war days.

John Benjamin Smith Tucson Belle W. Thumm Tom Davenport Homer Davenport South Fourth Avenue Smith William Armstrong Charles E. Dietz Davenport Grant Tevis W. W. Howard Ralph Fetterly Southern Pacific Railroad Arizona Nogales Southern Pacific Here Yuma

Walter Winchell On Anzio Beachhead Mayhem And Misfits

Walter Winchell writes from New York about wartime dispatches from Anzio. He argues the heavy losses in Sicily were caused by fate and Luftwaffe fire rather than a blunder and notes cultural skew with Rita Hume reporting from INS. He recalls raids, the Villa Virtue bombing, and a vivid scene of a sergeant’s sacrifice amid gas drill fears.

Anzio Walter Sicily Luftwaffe Rita Hume American Northwest Bob Vermillion Robert Villa Virtue Ernie Pyle Pine Grove Bing Crosby Mussolini Canal Crosby Naples Broadway Via Roma Bernadette Alhambra Jennifer Jones Fifth Army Beachhead Salerno Paestum Bob

Seniors Hold Outstanding Assembly at Tucson High School

A senior assembly at Tucson High School drew packed auditoriums during two sessions Tuesday morning. Performances included dances, musical solos by Joy Burke and Nina Thorne, a drum solo by Kenneth Hill, and a magic act by Steve Hess. The senior boys choir impressed, as did a harem scene and a hula dance, with a farewell read by Barbara Perkins marking the end of high school.

Tucson High School T. D. Romero Frank Sinatra Johnny Eee Swing Margaret Wolf Kenneth Hill Bob Prochnow Joy Burke Romero Johnny Muse Oscar Gonzales Jules Ellingboe Dick Mitchell Bob Young Gilbert Arias Monte Wilkinson Steve Hess Elliot Crane Nina Thorne Kelley Rollings Julie Stein Janice Friedman Billie George Janet Ruggles Gloria Kahn Mary Hutchinson Beverly Webster

YWCA to Offer Summer Swimming Programs for All

The YWCA health education committee announces summer swim classes beginning June 5 under Mrs. D. J. P. Jones. Programs include children under 10 mornings, older children afternoons, adults mornings, and evening sessions. Co-ed and business girls slots noted, Sundays reserved for servicemen families with free access. A required physicals process is outlined. A four week Learn to Swim campaign is also reported with 195 girls involved in city county school cooperation and Girl Reserve committee programs starting June 5.

The YWCA D. J. P. Jones North Fifth Avenue Health Education Committee YMCA Girl Reserve Committee

Red Cross Announces Next Week Closures and Meeting

Mrs J J O Dowd chairman of Red Cross production says three production rooms will close on Memorial day Tuesday. The Red Cross needlework guild meets Thursday at the YWCA at 10 30 a m to elect officers and all members are urged to attend.

J. J. O'Dowd Red Cross Production Red Cross Needlework Guild YWCA

Kimbell Students Present Piano Recital Monday Night

Julia Hale Kimbell students perform a public piano recital Monday at 8 pm in the Temple of Music and Art recital hall. Participants include Charlene Mayse Gayle Stewart Barbara Anne Caffrey Sarah Wilson Bobby Frank McCarty Janice Anne Old Mary Lou Koonce and many others.

Julia Hale Kimbell Temple of Music and Art Charlene Mayse Gayle Stewart Barbara Anne Caffrey Sarah Wilson Bobby Frank McCarty Janice Anne Old Mary Lou Koonce Jimmy Moody Loren Mann Blodwen Wilson Earlene Moody Bobbie Joe McLaughlin Rose Holland Corinne Leatherman Shiv Whitaker David Ia =ley

Suthers Speech Draws Large Tucson luncheon crowd

More than 200 reservations were sold for a Santa Rita hotel luncheon Monday where Mrs. W. Glenn Suthers, president of the National Federation of Women's Republican Clubs, would speak. Dr. Grace Zorbaugh presided with a long list of local GOP figures at the speaker’s table. a KVOA radio broadcast is set for 4 45 this Monday.

W. Glenn Suthers National Federation of Women’s Republican Clubs Santa Rita Hotel Grace Zorbaugh State Club America M. C. Rand State Committee Phoenix Zorbaugh Matthew H. Lemen County Women’s Republican Organization Orme Lewis Middleton Pima County Republican Club Committee Ray Reynolds Republican Club George Hanigan Douglas Arizona Women’s Republican Club Mabel Lewis Monroe C. Rand S. M. Fegtly Fred W. Fickett Margaret Adams Rockwell A. W. Ward Charles Logan E. W. Ewing M. O. Hoefle M. H. Babby Robinson Carr Locke Wilma Hoyal Barnett Marks Suthers Maricopa County Radio Committee KVOA Arizona Network

Altrusa Club Plans Bond Drive During Fifth War Loan

Tucson Altrusa club outlined a campaign to sell bonds during women's week of the fifth war loan drive at its annual meeting held at El Merendero. The group reported 10 new books donated to the Altrusan shelf at the Carnegie library and announced a summer program with monthly dinner meetings. Officers were installed and two new members, Mrs. O. P. Knight and Mrs. J. H. Hansen, were initiated. The first summer dinner will be the last Wednesday in June at Mrs. Greene Fitzhugh's home.

Tucson Altrusa Club el Merendero Carnegie Library O. P. Knight J. H. Hansen Greene Fitzhugh North Martin

Community Sing Concerts To Continue In Tucson

Tucson city recreation department announces summer community sing concerts will shift to Sunday evenings starting in June. Edouardo Caso directs programs, puppet show to follow. live broadcasts on KVOA. Try-outs begin June 7 with prize winners performing July 4 at University of Arizona stadium.

Tucson City Recreation Department Armory Park John T. Batchelor Arizona Office of Community War Services Federal Security Agency Edouardo Caso Tucson Boys Caso VFW Leslie O. Brewer Mont KVOA University of Arizona Junior Chamber of Commerce City Recreational Department

Music Set For Two Church Dedications With Choir Soloists

Special services at University Methodist Church feature choir directed by Mrs. Ray Salzman with soloists and organist Mrs. Owen Hewitt. Programs include Chorale Improvisation on Now Thank We All Our God, Overture to Meistersinger, and They That Sow in Tears Shall Reap in Joy with Alice O Bryan as piano soloist. Mrs. Salzman will sing How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings. Trinity Presbyterian Memorial Day service honors war service members with More Than Memories sermon and The Silent Sea anthem sung by Mrs. A J Tucker and There Is No Death by Geoffrey OHara.

University Methodist Church Tomorow Ray Salzman Owen Hewitt Kark Elert Meistersinger Geoffrey O’hara

Canteen Seeks Current News and Men’s Magazines

Mrs. Herbert Drachman, chair man of the Red Cross Southern Pacific station canteen, announced that magazines are needed. Preference is for men’s magazines and current news issues should not be too old.

Herbert Drachman Red Cross Southern Pacific

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Barbara Winstead Deo D. McGriff Union of North Britain Daily Reminder Shell Oil Company Pioneer Smith T. Wells Armer SS. Peter and Paul Walter Winchell New York Daniel Jones Red Cross Artocrat Hemphill-Miller Mfg. Co East Pennington Stauffer System East Jackson Kimbell Eugene Helene Curtis Josephine's Beauty Shop
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