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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1944

Page

21

Children Of 6 A Class At Drachman School Aid Work

The 6 A class at Drachman School adopted Tucson Navy Mothers to support their work. From January to May the students donated magazines, cash, cigarets, sugar, and other items, turning their room into a Navy Mothers assistants’ HQ with a daily tally of achievements.

Drachman School Tucson Navy Lucile Lockhart Navy Mothers Club Esther Stolzman Navy Mothers’ Club Louise R. Ballas Navy Mothers Emmett Claunch Tucséda Samoa Thomas J. Kennedy Navy Mothers’ Assistants Levitz

Walter Winchell In New York Society Gossip

The Duke and Duchess of Windsor haggle over their next address in Greenwich, Conn. secret marriages in Florida last March involve a Bergdorf model and a radio host. Francis Sinatra to be named Ideal Father of 1944. Dreiser visits for an arts award. chatter includes Kay Francis and Virginia Bruce romances and Fred Allen quips on summer.

Duchess of Windsor Greenwich Conn Radio City Music Hall Paco Leor Deonidorf Bergdorf Madeline Ighton Florida William Babst Lois Warner Field and Stream Mag Francis Sinatra Hollywood Kay Francis Cholly Butterworth Virginia Bruce Anthony Owen Theodore Dreiser American Academy of Arts and Letters Steinbeck Fred Allen

June Walker in Only the Heart clashes with heckling audience

June Walker confronted boos during a performance of Only the Heart last week as she defended the show from audience contempt. The incident ended with her challenging hecklers from the footlights. Mae West’s Catherine Was Great promises a male heavy cast with fifty leading men.

June Walker Richard Bennett Mae West Catherine Miss West George M. Cohan, Jr San Bernardino Heavy Artillery

Rumpus at the Copa Triggers Army Intel Probe

Lt Pat di Cicco and Lt Jack Sterling figure in a late night disturbance at the Copa. Benny Bickers is said to have left with a girl, provoking Mrs Bickers’ distress. Hal Wallis film plans and Wall Street backing are noted. West Point tennis is linked to Gen Eisenhower’s son. The Stork Club bar earnings claim spans fifteen years with multi million totals.

Pat DI Cicco Army Benny Bickers Dallas J. Fidler Exec West Point Gen. Eisenhower John Stork Club Billingsley

Al Jolson Sings and Stars in News of the Day

Al Jolson croons to Nancy Callahan in Mexican Hayride. Judge Aurelio sat in Trial Term Part XV in March debunking an erratum. Park Central Roof to fold June 2 after 18 years of success due to a 30 cent tax. Jimmie Fidler ailing. penicillin used. Lou Costello denied overseas posting. Lt. George Butrico dies at Anzio Beach. Stork Club Gold Star. Judge Pecora urged to run for mayor. Jack Edwards labeled 4-F by the Army and Navy. Times reportedly favors neither Dewey nor Roosevelt.

AL Jolson Nancy Callahan Justice Aurelio Park Central Jimmie Fidler Medicos Hollywood Lou Costello George Butrico Stork Club Anzio Beach Judge Pecora Jack Edwards Army Navy G. I God N. Y Dewey Fdr

American Legion Expose Targets Foreign Peace Peddlers

A wartime era notice reports the American Legion planning a forthcoming expose on a foreign figure accused of peddling peace for Germany. The piece notes internal divisions among Legion Posts and mentions various Hollywood personalities and entertainment industry tidbits alongside a brief note on Werner Van Clemm, a convicted Nazi gem fence, being released and demanding return of diamonds.

American Legion Germany Legion Fred Thompson Boston Hal Block Dennis Day Barbara Hale H’wood Mocambo Dan Stanley Winged Victory Nancy Mae Woodbury Aisling Billy Rose Fanny Brice Werner van Clemm Gov’t

Congressman McGehee Visits Broadway To See Tax Impact

Cong McGehee of Mississippi plans a Broadway visit to assess how high taxes affect night spot business. His daughter Gloria is a singer at the 400 Lee Olwell recovers after a pneu tussle Winged Victory poised to gross 1 004 718 dollars before its Hollywood departure. War censor Kyle Crichton and Quentin Reynolds formed a pact years ago never to read each other’s writings. Eric Hatch and wife reconcile and Hatch heads overseas for OWI.

McGehee MISS Broadway Gloria Lee Olwell Pneu Winged Victory H'wood Kyle Crichton Quentin Reynolds Eric Hatch OWI

Daughter of Local Couple Is Married

Mary Margaret Henderson wed Pvt. William L. Adams in a Phoenix home ceremony on March 4. Attended by Beverly Marsh, the couple plans to live in Schenectady after Mrs. Adams visits family and resumes studies at the University of Arizona.

R. L. Henderson East Mabel Mary Margaret William L. Adams Schenectady N. Y Phoenix Ariz A. J. McFee North Dayton Avenue Hedges Capitol Christian Church of Phoenix McFee Beverly Marsh Tucson Order of Rainbow Adams P. J. Adams N.Y New York South Pacific

Katherine Hughes and Mary Hand Honored at Carrillo School Luncheon

Miss Mary Hand, longtime Tucson public school teacher, and Miss Kath erine Hughes, Carrillo school instructor, were guests of honor at a Thursday luncheon at the San Carlos cafe hosted by Carrillo teachers. Hand plans summer wedding to Tech Sergeant Thomas D. Stevens of Laurel Mississippi, now stationed in Casper Wyoming. Hughes will wed Robert Worcester of Tucson in early summer. Other attendees included E. A. Gump and R. L. Thomas, with a group of about 15 teachers and friends.

Mary Hand Katherine Hughes San Carlos Carrillo Miss Hand Tucson Tech Thomas D. Stevens Laurel Miss Casper Wyo Miss Hughes Robert Worcester R. L. Thomas Mmnes Thelma Goldstein Celeste Fairbanks Roba Johnson Nona Hellerstedt Misses Bereniece Stoops Charlene Sheldon Virginia Sigler Marie Curiel Marguerite Collier Lois Kempf Cecilia Orosco Doris de MacPherson Francesca

Burke Retiring After Fifty Years Honored by SP Friday

A. F. Burke, retiring after 50 years in Southern Pacific service, was honored Friday with a gifts presentation at the shop. Master of ceremonies G. A. Bays, division superintendent, led the event. Three Burke sons, railroad employees, live at 2907 East Crachman. Burke, born 1876, began railroad work in 1894 at Sacramento.

Southern Pacific A. F. Burke G. A. Bays Burke East Crachman Sacramento

Captain and Mrs Anderson Visit Tucson from Ft Riley

Capt. and Mrs Maurice F. Anderson arrived from Ft Riley Kansas and stay with Capt. Anderson’s parents Mr and Mrs F Anderson at 1347 North Euclid. Mrs Anderson and two sons Clark and Karl will reside in Tucson for the duration while Capt. Anderson returns to Ft Riley in a few days.

Maurice F. Anderson Ft. Riley Kan Capt. Anderson F. Anderson North Euclid Avenue

Pasks Trim Victory Visit with Dayt on Departure

Capt. and Mrs. R J Pask left Saturday for Wrightfield Dayton Ohio after a two weeks visit with Capt. Pask's parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Pask of 2803 East Ninth Street.

R. J. Pask Wrightfield Dayton, C Capt. Pask Joseph Pask East Ninth Street

USO Camp Shows Present All Is Well at Two Bases

The USO variety troupe presents All Is Well tonight at Davis Monthan field and tomorrow at Marana Army airfield with matinee at base hospitals and an outdoor evening show at 8 30. Whitey Fields leads the cast as a comedy angler supported by a dance trio and acts by the Keyne sisters Edna May Kenyon Patricia Floyd and William Davis among others.

USO Davis-Monthan Field Marana Army W. C. Fields Whitey Fields Keyne Sisters Edna May Kenyon Patricia Floyd William Davis

Mexico Moves to Establish Compulsory Student Savings

Mexico plans compulsory saving accounts for school pupils, aiming to build financial literacy and long term funds. The program targets primary and secondary students, with contributions sourced from families and potential government support to foster early financial discipline.

Mexico

Six Tucson Child Care Centers Launch Summer Plans

Six centers sponsored by Tucson public schools began summer programs for children of working mothers. Centers accept kindergarten to 14 year olds, open 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. with Safford and Government Heights extending hours. Standard fee is 3 dollars weekly. Locations include Safford Junior High School Rincon Vista unit Government Heights Indian School Road Carrillo School Oury Park Community Center and the Os gt Nursery.

Tucson Public Schools Safford Government Heights Otto Myrland Safford Center Safford Junior High School South Fifth Avenue Rincon Vista South Plumer Avenue Winsett

Dallas Visitor Honored At Family Dinner

Herbert Hill of Dallas Texas visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. William Hill at 2404 East Drachman was guest of honor Friday night at a family dinner hosted by sister-in-law Mrs. Henry Dahlberg at 80 Camino Mira Monte.

Herbert Hill Dallas Tex William Hill East Drachman Henry Dahlberg Camino Miramonte

Mrs Hall Leaves for Seattle for Niece’s Wedding

Mrs Nick Hall departed Thursday for Seattle Washington to attend the wedding of her niece Charlotte Hall to St George Rath. Hope Iselin Jones stays at the Barbizon Plaza hotel in New York City.

Nick Hall Seattle Wash Charlotte Hall St. George Rath Hope Iselin Jones Barbizon Plaza Hotel New York City

Mrs Hendrrickson Hosts Luncheon for Mrs Burrell and Friends

Mrs Hendrrickson at 2316 East Sixth Street hosted a luncheon for Mrs Burrell of 2136 East Mabel Street and several friends at her home today.

Les Hendrrickson East Sixth Street G. H. Burrell East Mabel Street

Transition from Wood to Coal to Oil Engine Power

The article traces the shift in locomotive and machinery fuel usage from wood to coal and subsequently to oil, highlighting the technological and energy-market changes driving each transition.

Temple Emanu-El Confirmation Class Feted Yesterday

The confirmation class at Temple Emanu-El was honored at a reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Hyman H. Myerson. Members included Elaine Flyer, Jean Ginsberg, Jacqueline Homerroff, Charles Jenefsky, Myra Kaplan, Jacqueline Levy, Marilyn Myerson, Donald Pitt, Richard Rhineman and Lee Saunders.

Temple Emanu-El Temple Emanuel-El Hyman H. Myerson Receion Elaine Flyer Jean Ginsberg Jacqueline Homerroff Charles Jenefsky Myra Kaplan Jacqueline Levy Marilyn Myerson Donald Pitt Richard Rhineman Lee Saunders

War Debates Stall Sale of Foreign Toys in Jamaica

War has disrupted imports affecting Jamaica's toy market with authorities considering limits on foreign goods. Local shops report shortages while officials study trade controls and retaliation risks amid ongoing global conflict.

Jamaica

Art Exhibit by De Grazia Tomorrow in Tucson

Ted De Grazia, Tucson artist and former Rivera student, presents canvases tomorrow at 10 in the First Congregational church hall at 824 North Second Avenue. Rev. Richard Dawson says the exhibit will feature De Grazia’s exploration of color and movement tied to music, including Tschaikowski's Colored Rhapsody. Public invited.

Ted de Grazia Tucson Congregational House North Second Avenue Richard Dawson First Congregational Church de Grazia Diego Rivera Jose Orozco Mexico Tschaikowski

Summer Coed Parties Resume at YWCA for Junior High

Junior high boys and girls will resume summer coed parties tomorrow night at 7 30 at the YWCA 738 North Fifth avenue. Membership must be renewed for the summer season. Swimming from 7 30 to 8 30 followed by dancing and games. Sponsored by the Girl Reserve department under Miss Helen Talbot.

YWCA North Fifth Avenue Girl Reserve Department Helen Talbot

Mexico Distributes 12000 Fruit Trees to Indian Farmers

Mexico allocates twelve thousand fruit trees to Indian farmers to boost local orchards. Officials say the program aims to diversify crops and support rural livelihoods across multiple regions.

Mexico

Piano Students Staged Recital at Temple of Music and Art

Piano students of Mrs. Julia Hale Kimbell give a recital tonight at 8 in the Temple of Music and Art recital hall. Tucson Children's Theatre offers three one act plays tonight at 8 at Roskruge School. Red Cross production rooms close all day tomorrow.

Julia Hale Kimbell Temple of Music and Art Tucson Children’s Theatre Roskruge School Red Cross

Red Cross Needlework Guild Meeting at YWCA

The Red Cross needlework guild meets Thursday at the YWCA at 10 30 a m for a session and election of officers will be held.

Red Cross Needlework Guild YWCA

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