Three Tucson Parents Fined. Juvenile Court Remands 20 Youths
Three Tucson parents were fined ten dollars each for allowing their sons to ride motor scooters without licenses. Theodore Shoenhair forfeited a five dollar appearance bond after failing to appear with his son. Magistrate Paul J. Cella remanded 20 youths to the new county juvenile traffic court, with Judge Eva De Concini presiding briefly in a temporary session. The youths face traffic school and a mix of cited offenses including driving without licenses, riding double on bikes, and lacking plates or mufflers. A scooter stolen from 2425 East Eighth Street was valued at 200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Paul J. Cella
New County
H. E. Phenicie
Louis Gil, Jr
Esther Fisher
Theodore Shoenhair
Pima County Association For
Superior Court
Eva de Concini
Robert Johnson
de Concini
Association
Probation Office
Johnson
William Greather
East Eighth Street
Tucson Senior High School
Optimist Week Proclaimed in Tucson by Mayor Jaastad
Oct 6 to 13 labeled Optimist Week in Tucson through mayor Henry QO Jaastad and local Optimist club. National Optimist International sponsors the 10th annual observance with events honoring veterans and urging unity amid postwar peace efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Henry QO. Jaastad
Optimist Club
Optimist
North America
Optimist International
CARE Package Costs Reduced
CARE has cut the price of food packages to destitute Europeans from 15 to 10 dollars. Tucsonian Fred Dragonette, local famine emergency committee chair, said orders can be placed at any bank. Since May 1, 10,000 dollars worth of packages have been bought and delivered. Countries open include Austria Belgium Czechoslovakia Finland France Germany Greece Italy the Netherlands Poland and Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Dragonette
Europe
Dragonette
Austria
Belgium
Czechoslovakia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Italy
Netherlands
Poland
Norway
Turnbull To Be Buried Monday
Funeral services for David Warren Turnbull 56 city plumbing inspector who died Friday morning will be at 11 a m Monday at Reillys with Rev George Ferguson officiating Music by Mrs L A Lohse Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery He lived at 1107 East Ninth street and died suddenly of a cerebral hemorrhage He served as city plumbing inspector since 1939 except for a wartime leave with Sundt Construction He was born in Kansas City moved to Seattle lived in California 1919 1929 moved here in 1929 active in local plumbers and steamfitters union was president and secretary Surviving are his widow a son a daughter and three grandchildren all of Tucson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Warren Turnbull
City Plumbing
Reilly's
George Ferguson
L. A. Lohse
Evergreen Cemetery
Turnbull
East Ninth Street
Sundt Construction Company
Kansas City
Seattle
Wash
California
Plumbers’ and Steamfitters’ Union
Mary Turnbull
David, Jr
C. E. McGoffin
Tucson
Hays and Eyman Speak At University Alumni Meet
Chief of Police Don J. Hays and Capt Frank Eyman of the detective bureau addressed a large gathering of university alumni at the El Rio Country Club Friday night. They discussed the recent infiltration of eastern gangsters and racketeers into Tucson and Southern Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don J. Hays
Frank Eyman
Detective Bureau
el Rio Country Club
Tucson
Arizona
States Agricultural Officials To Convene In Riverside
Yakima Wash Oct 5 The Western states agricultural commissioners and directors association will hold its 1947 convention at Riverside Calif Delegates elected Fred J Martin Washington state director of agriculture as 1946 47 president
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima
Wash
Western States Agricultural Commissioners and Directors Association
Riverside
Calif
Fred J. Martin
Washington State
Water Runoff Remains Critical in Arizona After Sept Storm
The Arizona water surface review calls runoff still critical for the year despite rains. September runoff was shaped by a Sept 15 20 storm, with Salt River above Roosevelt dam at 96 000 acre feet, 413 percent of normal, the largest September Salt River flow since 1921. Verde basin at 19 000 acre feet, 97 percent of normal. Gila at Solomonsville 16 700 acre feet, 72 percent. San Carlos reservoir gained 6 000 acre feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Arizona Water Surface Review
Salt
Roosevelt Dam
Salt River
Verde River
Tucson
Gila River
Solomonsville
San Carlos
Bad Weather Delays World Speed Record Flight Attempt
An Army air force attempt to break the world air speed record at Muroc California was postponed due to mechanical issues and bad weather. A Republic XP-84 Thunderjet and a Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star were set to challenge the 616 mph British record, but conditions forced cancellation. The RAF cited current and forecast weather as the reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Army Air Force
Muroc
Calif
RAF
Twenty Three Freed By Jury In Tennessee Race Disturbance
At Lawrenceburg Tennessee an all white jury acquitted twenty three of twenty five defendants charged with taking part in a Columbia riot seven months earlier. Two men were found guilty of assaulting four Columbia policemen during the unrest. Robert Gentry and John McKivens were convicted of possessing shotguns used against Patrolman Will Wilsford and three other officers on February 25 in Columbia's Negro business district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceburg
Tenn
Columbia
Robert Gentry
John McKivens
Will Wilsford
Red Tape Still Snarls Airport
Airport No. 2 remains under wet assets control for 60 to 90 more days before transfer to the city. WAA officials favor turnover after salvage surveys. The chamber reshaped aviation policy and approved Navy use of the administration building as a temporary armory. Two low flying airplane complaints were referred for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal Airport No. 2
Chamber of Commerce Aviation Commission
Washington, D. C
Monte Mansfield
Phil .J. Martin, Jr
Joe Niemann
WAA
Martin
Mansfield
Commission
C. Wayne Clampitt
Corporation Commission
Southern Arizona Airlines
Tucson
Phoenix
Clampitt
American Airlines
The
Casa Grande
Coolidge
Chamber
Don Hays
Naval Reserve Organization
Navy
Airport No. 2
Randolph Park
Aviation Commission
Jaywalking Fines Begin in Tucson After Warm-Up Week
Magistrate Paul J. Cella announced that Monday morning and thereafter jaywalkers will be fined in Tucson. After a police court session where 36 people were lectured, the anti jaywalking educational period ends and fines will be issued for citations. The exact fine amount was not yet determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul J. Cella
Cella
Colored Films To Be Shown At University
The University of Arizona visual aids department will present three colored films at 4 p m Monday. Mrs Venice M Lindsay, film bureau manager, announced the weekly preview will include Tina A Girl Of Mexico Patty Garman Little Helper and Desert in Bloom. Veterans Report No 1 a government film on veterans orientation to civilian life also will be shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Arizona
Venice M. Lindsay
Film Bureau
Tina
Mexico
Taxco
Patty Garman
Desert
Arizona
Friday Temperature Near Record in Tucson
Tucson reached a high of 74 for Friday, just one degree shy of the low‑high record in 50 years of Davis Monthan weather records. EK Norwood reports the all‑time low maximum is 73, while October 4’s high record stands at 100 set in 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
EK. P. Norwood
Davis. Monthan
Costner Bound Over To Court In Grand Theft Case
Charles Hagers Costner was bound over to superior court on a grand theft charge after a Saturday preliminary hearing in justice court. Bond set at $1,000. A saddle belonging to Ted Swango of 335 East Washington is alleged stolen. Fr example, Erma L. Riggs was fined $25 or 25 days for speeding 32 mph in a school zone on South Sixth Avenue. Lowell Smith was fined $25 or 25 days for 40 mph in the same zone. E. A. Attaberry of 1516 South Sixth Avenue was fined $25 or 25 days for failing to yield the right of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hagers Costner
Justice Court
Superior Court
Costner
Ted Swango
Washington
Erma L. Riggs
South Sixth Avenue
Lowell Smith
Anti Tuberculosis Seal Drive Chairmen Named
Mrs Edna May Flower president of the Pima County Anti Tuberculosis association has announced campaign committees for the Christmas seal drive. Mrs Wayne Crutchfield and S H Watson will direct the school campaign. Dr L H Howard Vera Thomas and Nellie Kemp will handle newspaper publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna May Flower
Pima County Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Wayne Crutchfield
S. H. Watson
L. H. Howard
Vera Thomas
Nellie Kemp
Hazel Gore
Ruth Beach
J. B. McQuown
Ralph Bilby
Charles Solomon
J. K. van Etta
Herman O. Rasche
J. C. Padilla
E. D. Herreras
A. B. Sieh
Saturday Deadline on GI Bill Enlistments
Local Army recruiting office stays open until midnight Saturday to accept last minute GI Bill enlistments. Maj. Arthur Sotore announces a sergeant will be in the post office lobby to answer questions. Enlistments after midnight Saturday miss GI Bill benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Arthur Sotore
Old Age Aid Distribution by Resident Tenure
State records show 55 percent of old age assistance goes to residents with 26 years or more in the state. The 16 to 20 year group receives 14.9 percent, 6 to 10 years 9.2 percent, and 20 to 25 years 10 percent. Commissioner Harry W. Hill expects about 600 more pensioners, totaling 10 450 by February 1, with luxury tax funds sufficient to cover claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security and Welfare Department
Harry W. Hill
Hill
Tuberculosis Rejections Lead Arizona Draft Health Push
In Phoenix Frank R. Williams reports that only 29.9 percent of Arizona draft registrants examined from 1942 to 1945 had no defects. About 48 of every 1000 white registrants were rejected for tuberculosis, with many others found to have heart or nervous conditions. He urged expanded school health services and broader health education programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Arizona
Frank R. Williams
State Department of Public Health
Williams
Three Members Named to Atomic Energy Board by Truman
President Truman has selected three of five members for the atomic energy committee. Appointees include Chairman David Lilienthal of the TVA, Rear Adm. Lewis Strauss, and Sumner Pike. Chester S. Barnard and Dr. Robert Oppenheimer circulate as possible choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew Pearson
Washington
Truman
Atomic Energy Committee
Congress
David Lilienthal
Tennessee Valley Authority
Dean Acheson
Lewis Strauss
Herbert Hoover
Kuhn, Loeb
Sumner Pike
Maine
Securities & Exchange Commission
Chester S. Barnard
New Jersey Bell Telephone Company
Robert Oppenheimer
Los Alamos
White House
Adm
Strauss
Forrestal
Annapolis
U. S. Rubber
U. S. Leather
Hudson-Manhattan R. R. Co
General American Transportation
Youth Shot Injury While Reaching for Gun near Benson
Artie Labor, 17, of east of Tucson on the Benson highway, was wounded in the shoulder Saturday morning while attempting to take a 12 gauge double barrel shotgun from the seat of his car parked in front of his home. He was taken to St. Mary's hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artie Labor
Tucson
Benson Highway
St. Mary’s Hospital
Few Nominees at Arizona Democratic Rally
In Pima County the kickoff meeting drew under 15 precinct committeemen and about five candidates, including Sheriff Jerry Martin and School Superintendent Mrs. P. H. Ross. Vice Chairman Riley announced radio and newspaper campaigns for the November elections, with one downtown rally and neighborhood meetings planned. Party headquarters will be at 650 North Sixth Avenue for committeemen gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Pima County
J. J. Sheffield
Joe Riley
T. J. Lawther
Jerry Martin
P. H. Ross
Lee Garrett
C. W. Gardner
Ray Martin
William F. Kimball
Riley
Hhat
North Sixth Avenue
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Karl F. Thunemann
J. R. Whippo
Ray W. Harrison
S. E. Sturrs
United States
Canada
Puerto Rico
Hays, Eyman
Tennessee
Maestro Music CO
Anderson Music CO
de Music
M. A. Wuerschmidt
Tel
Fifth Avenue
Tenth Street
G. W. Patterson
L. M. Patterson
Optometrists
Valley Bank
Wallis
Mardware
S. Sixth Ave
Lutheran Church
N. 5Th Ave
YWCA
N.E. Corner
Helen & Campbell
Luther League
Glidewell
James Sidel
Titus R. Scholl
E. Silver St
World Relief
United Lutheran Church
Catalina Chemical CO
W.S. Lackner
Atomic Board
SEC
Roosevelt
GOP
Pike
Texas
Sam Rayburn
OPA
Leon Henderson
Lilienthal
Atomic Commission
Morton
Depauw University
Wisconsin Public Service Commission
Kenneth McKellar
Bell Syndicate, Inc
First Pilgrim Church
Speedway
Palo Verde and Cody
Jesus
Arizona Mortuary, Inc
East Third
Berna BR Yocum
H. V. Halladay
6Th St
Citizen Auto
Nogales
Gabe Rendon
Cathedral
S. Stone
Churches of Christ
Santa Rita
Mabel & Santa Rita
Wm. J. Whaley
Catalina
S. Fourth Ave
Grady D. King
Min
Episcopal Churches
Grace Church
N. Stone Ave
W. 3Rd St
Jerry Wallace
ST. Phillip's-In-The-Hills N. Campbell Ave
River Rd
Catalina Methodist
William M. Orr
Euclid Ave
Maurice G. Ballenger
N. Park Ave
E. 4Th St
Royal H. Reisner
Franklin Greene Church
Menlo Park
N. Westmoreland & Alameda Clovis
Subway Cleaning Service
Fourth Ave
Wonarc
EV. Lutheran Church
Flowing Wells School
West Prince Road
Mission Workers Society
Frederick G. Knoll
7Th Ave
KVOA
Leland H. Kvening
Rev
C. Donald Close
North Fourth Avenue
First Baptist Church
N. 6Th Ave
E. 5Th St
R. S. Beal
E. A. Folsom
R. W. Gustafson
Bible School
T. Roger Blythe
Beal
Eric A. Folsom
630 Prayer Fellowship
Fama Johnson
Bible Study
Sleeth Chapel
Dr. Beal
ST. John's
Veteran's Bivd
S. 7Th Ave
Hilka D. Green
R. R. S. Beal
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