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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1947

Page

2

Regents Award Job At Tempe

The state board of regents meeting at the University of Arizona awarded a 480117 contract to William Peper Construction of Phoenix for a two story reinforced concrete science building on Tempe campus. Plans by Lescher and Mahoney are complete and construction starts Monday. The building will be south of the women’s athletic field at about 11 dollars per square foot. The board approved 130 acres around Reynolds aluminum plant for agricultural instruction and funded a war surplus tropical shell building for the band. Dressing rooms and locker rooms for Tempe stadium were approved for bidding. The regents studied flying instruction for students with Alfred Atkinson advising. Evo De Concini was appointed lecturer in the law college. Bids for a new farmhouse at the citrus farm near Tempe may be opened November 18. Publication with University of New Mexico press scripts approved. Fraternal Order of Police to use university auditorium for an ice carnival during Thanksgiving. Parking lots for faculty and students to be oiling approved. Dr J Byron McCormick asked to study farm product distribution to the dining hall. Regent session resumed after lunch. further matters from Flagstaff to discuss including staff appointments and stadium progress.

State Board of Regents University of Arizona William Peper War Surplus Agency Reynolds Aluminum Tempe Gammage Alfred Atkinson Evo de Concini Superior Court Law College John Lyons University University of New Mexico Press Tucson Lodge No. 1 Fraternal Order of Police J. Byron McCormick State College Flagstaff

Study City-Wide Sewage Disposal Plan for Tucson

A joint city county meeting planned for early next week in Tucson will consider a 3.69 million dollar plan by Hedman Ferguson & Carollo for two outfalls and a new treatment plant to serve 33 square miles. City and county officials warn the current facility is overloaded and odors would worsen without action.

Tucson E. T. Houston Hedman, Ferguson & Carollo Houston John Carollo Phoenix Glenton Sykes Casa Grande Swan Road Speedway Irvington Road Menlo Park el Rio Sykes Carollo Pima County Board of Supervisors Skvrs

Eviction Policy To Be Cleared Up At Airbase

Davis-Monthan officials secured higher headquarters permission to halt evictions of veterans and civilians from Rincon Vista housing after January 1. Previous no eviction orders are suspended while the Air Force clarifies future policy. A spokesman said clarifications are expected and will be disseminated immediately.

Davis-Monthan Rincon Vista Air Force

Mariano Bacho Dies Suddenly Saturday

Mariano Bacho aged 60 of 1239 North Anita died suddenly Saturday morning at his work. A requiem mass is set for 9 a.m. Monday at Holy Family church with burial at 4:30 p.m. in Holy Hope cemetery. A rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Tucson mortuary. Survivors include his wife Rosario and children Mariano Jr Henry Andres Frances Fidelia Bertha, two sisters Teresa Sopher and Concha Franco, one niece Mary Salinas and three nephews Joaquin Lorenzo Gonzalez and Rudy Sopher.

Mariano Bacho North Anita Holy Family Church Holy Hope Tucson Mortuary Bacho Rosario Bacho Mariano Jr Henry Andres Frances Fidelia Bertha Teresa Sopher Concha Franco Mary Salinas Joaquin Lorenzo Gonzalez Rudy Sopher

Missionary Speaker Rev Fred K Wells at Pilgrim Holiness

Rev Fred K Wells of Gard en Grove California will speak at a 3 p m Sunday missionary service at Pilgrim Holiness Church Palo Verde and Cody. Wells has evangelist experience in the British West Indies and British Guiana and will share his experiences from those locations.

Fred K. Wells Garden Grove Calif Pilgrim Holiness Church Palo Verde Cody Wells British West Indies British Guiana

Requiem Mass Set For William W. Gross

A requiem high mass for 77 year old William W. Gross who died Friday in a local hospital is scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday at All Saints church with burial in Holy Hope cemetery. A rosary will be recited Sunday at 8 p.m. at Reilly's chapel. Gross, a Tucson resident for 27 years, is survived by his wife Margaret and brother Rev Theo G Gross of Chicago. The family requests no flowers.

William W. Gross All Saints’ Church Holy Hope Cemetery Reilly’s Chapel Gross Tucson Margaret G. Gross Theo. G. Gross Chicago

Rare Spanish Horse Shown at Tombstone Heldorado

Eunice Escapule was crowned Heldorado queen in Tombstone with attendants Loraine Van Deren and Marie Kern. Parade scenes feature a Carthusian stallion from the Lucky Hills ranch. The piece traces the Carthusian breed’s 700 year history from Spain via Charlie V and Alfonso to modern guardians.

Tombstone Eunice Escapule Heldorado Miss Escapule Loraine van Deren Marie Kern Lee Gwinsmeister Lucky Hills Ranch Spain

Walsh Heads Dimes Drive In Tucson

William S. Walsh, executive director of the Tucson housing authority, is named chair of the March of Dimes drive by the Pima Chapter board. Ernie Lewis resigns as former campaign chairman citing union duties. The drive runs January 15 to 30 with Hodges praising Walsh's competence and sympathy for the cause.

William S. Walsh Pima County National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis Walsh Tucson Housing Authority Pima National Foundation For Michael Hodges Ernie Lewis Hodges Drive Community Service

Carrillo School Wins Quiz Bee

Carrillo school won the Quiz Bee sponsored by Tucson Newspapers Inc and broadcast on KCNA from the Elks club Saturday morning with 1816 points. Drachman elementary scored 1733. Moderated by Lou Eaton with KCNA manager Wayne Sanders. Participants included Carrillo fourth grade Rachael Nunes and Albert Amado. fifth grade Rachael Ramirez and Hector Camacho. sixth grade Carmen Del Castillo and Rubeun Duarte. Drachman fourth Natalia De La Corte and Carlos Osuna. fifth Mary Ellen Villalobos and Fred Palafox. sixth Mary Louise Nunez and Frank Duarte. Next week Roskruge and Safford pupils compete. program begins 9:30 a.m. and the public is invited.

Carrillo School Tucson Newspapers Inc KCNA Elks’ Club Drachman Elementary Lou Eaton Wayne Sanders Rachael Nunes Albert Amado Rachael Ramirez Hector Camacho Carmen del Castillo Rubeun Duarte Drachman School Natalia de la Corte Carlos Osuna Mary Ellen Villalobos Fred Palafox Mary Louise Nunez Frank Duarte Roskruge Safford

Legion Announces New Building Plans for Morgan McDermott Post

The Southwest Veteran reports a major addition and remodel for the Morgan McDermott post Legion hall to begin around Jan 1. Architects Place & Place estimate the project at about 250,000 dollars. The plan adds a second floor with elevator, auditorium, library lounge cocktail area and expanded offices, with parts of the existing structure repurposed for game and card rooms and storage.

the Southwest Veteran American Legion Morgan McDermott Post Legion Hall Lew Place Place & Place James Brady Andrew P. Martin Jack Stille Fred Stofft Dr. L. H. Howard Joe Hansen Ed Herreras

Bravo, City Worker, Dies After 38 Years Service

Antonio R. Bravo 74 longtime Tucson public worker policeman undersheriff and city water department foreman died at 11 p m Friday at 843 South Eighth avenue retirement seven years ago in poor health surviving widow Guadalupe Bravo and eight children Nellie Mary Sara Martha Jesus Ruth Antonio Jr Vincent and two grandchildren Funeral arrangements to be announced by Reillys

Antonio R. Bravo City Water Department South Eighth Avenue Bravo City of Tucson Guadalupe Bravo Nellie B. Ochoa Mary S. Ochoa Sara Sewell Martha V. Leon Jesus Avalos Ruth Bravo Antonio C. Bravo, Jr Vincent C. Bravo Reilly’s

Restrictions Okayed on Wilshire Heights

Fred Stern's Wilshire Heights subdivision east of Craycroft road was approved by Rincon Village town council after over four hours of debate with amendments. A three year period before changing restrictions was set, replacing the prior rule of 60 percent owner petition.

Fred Stern Wilshire Heights Craycroft Road Rincon Village

Ramon Garcia Dies After 40 Years in Tucson

Ramon Garcia, 74, longtime Tucson resident, died Friday evening at his home 340 West McCormick Street. Funeral services are set for 3 p.m. Sunday at San Agustin Cathedral with burial in Holy Hope Cemetery. The body will lie in state Saturday evening at the residence. Survivors include daughter Mrs. Anita Luna, son Jesus, and brother Jesus Garcia.

Ramon Garcia Tucson McCormick ‘Street San Agustin Cathedral Holy Hope Cemetery Anita Luna Jesus Jesus Garcia

Subdivision Height Limit Approved For Buildings

A subdivision ordinance was approved limiting building height to 25 feet within the subdivision boundaries, setting a clear maximum for future construction. The measure aims to preserve low skyline views and maintain neighborhood character.

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