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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1944

Page

4

Red Cross Seeks Personnel For Overseas and Domestic Posts

Robert Wilson of the Pacific area Red Cross arrives in Tucson to interview candidates for four types of work including assistant field directors and hospital recreation staff. Positions require college grads, ages up to 50 for men and 25 to 35 for women, with overseas options and domestic service. Applicants should call the chapter at 721 North Fourth Avenue to set interviews.

Robert Wilson Pacific Area American Red Cross Incs Red Cross Army Navy Wilson American Red Cross Tucson North Fourth Avenue America Ital Service Lson

Methodist Delegates Headed to State Conference

Representatives from University and First Methodist churches depart tomorrow for the state Wesley foundation conference at Mt Lemmon. They will return the following Saturday September 9. Attendees include Rev Maurice Ballenger and staff, Miss Polley Dougherty and others from University. Rev al Reisner and several parishioners from First Methodist, with a list of accompanying attendees.

University First Methodist Churches Wesley Foundation Mt. Lemmon University Methodist Church Maurice Ballenger Polley Dougherty Dorthea Ballenger Martha Boyd Lora Faye Clayton Martha Kavanaugh Bonnie Flemming Willis H. Campbell Ruth Huntsman Ruth Petty Harold C. Leser Buster Rexting al Reisner Marjorie Mary Faye Amster Pauline Wards Ruth Jenkins Fern Nevitt Barbara Anderson Dick Agila Douglas Gibson Don McLean Pete Dursberg Bob Weirbach

Subsidiary Farms Near Archangel Grow Millions of Seedlings

In Archangel region subsidiary farms have produced 6,000,000 cabbage and Sividee seedlings for distribution to Victory Garden growers.

Archangel Russia Victory Garden

Sigma Phi Gamma Marks 24th Anniversary Dinner

The international business women's sorority Sigma Phi Gamma celebrated its 24th anniversary with an informal dinner at El Merendero. Guest of honor was Mrs. Irene Waters Worley of Cincinnati, a founder. Chapters now total 134 across the United States and Canada.

Sigma Phi Gamma el Merendero Irene Waters Worley Cincinnati Hartford City Ind Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority United States Canada Tucson Alpha Gamma

Baptists Headed to Madera Canyon Labor Day Retreat

A large group of Baptist youths will travel to Madera Canyon for a Labor Day weekend retreat. The roster lists Evelyn Tyler Ruth Steelsmith Ruth Hitcshew Dorothy Tyler Gail Carson Lorna Hall Margaret Beal June Vande Kappel and many others including families and sponsors. The trip includes both local and extended attendees with numerous youths and chaperones.

Madera Canyon Evelyn Tyler Ruth Steelsmith Ruth Hitcshew Dorothy Tyler Gail Carson Lorna Hall Margaret Beal June Vande Kappel Marge Campbell Cornelia Vande Kappel Joan Campbell Gloria Richard Mary Mashburn B. L. Abrams Eric Folsom George Harrington Ronald Vanover Tim Smith Jim Weber Bud Shumaker Dorothy Blythe Naomi Jean Lunsford David Gardner Bradford Smith Betty Sue Bellasch Dave Beal Evelyn Caywood Freddie Snyder Willard Snyder Thela Cameron Mary Louise Colwell Meriel Aikens Carmen Aikens Gerald Allen June Allen Kenneth Allen Donald Starr Bonnie McLain Ray Tudoor Bill Guernsey Elmer Frisby Mrs. Frisby Colwell Ray Mills Catherine Mills Virginia Whittle Claudia Whittle Dorothy Sheldon Jim Anderson

Church Youth Group Attends Tucson Retreat

The University Methodist church high school youth fellowship held an overnight retreat in the Tucson mountains on Wednesday. It focused on recreation and planning fall activities with Rev and Mrs Maurice G Ballenger as sponsors and Ruth Petty assisting with recreation.

The University Methodist Church Tucson Maurice G. Ballenger Ruth Petty Sara Bartley Earlene Boyd Ginger Dolan Ruth Teaff Harriet Brown June Smith Margaret Whitlock Corinne Weber Frances Blakemore Bill Bass Sam Cardella Bob Hermann Bill Young Joe Young Ivan Fowler Ray Goodrich Victor Rex Leroy Arnold Clark Shelley

Olsen and Johnson plan timing stunt at Broadway shows

New York report details Olsen and Johnson plotting a gimmick to admit late arrivals by crawling under a lowering curtain at the theater entrance. They also plan buying Olsen Johnson Steel Pier and staging shows there. Other notes cover Paul Draper’s solo act, Lily Pons, Princess Martha, Phil Regan, Bing Crosby, Gene Krupa, Jane Wyman, Toots Shor, and Mark Hellinger as Broadway gossip notes.

Olsen and Johnson Ole Chic Atlantic City Steel Pier Olsen & Johnson's Steel Pier George Jean Nathan Charley Rapp Paul Draper U. S Draper Italy Princess Martha of Norway Broadway Phil Regan Chicago Mayfair Bing Crosby Gene Krupa Jane Wyman Miss Wyman Toots Shor Mark Hellinger Hellinger

General Puts Victory Garden In His Front Yard In Kansas

The commanding general at Fort Leavenworth Kansas plans to double its 1943 vegetable crop to about $8,000 this year. Officers and enlisted personnel have converted lawns into 60 gardens and large plots, the largest over 14 acres, with WAC units farming a 2 acre garden. Those without back yards may plant around barracks and tennis courts.

Fort Leavenworth Kas WAC

Sugarcane Harvest Weighs 5.7 Million Tons in Punjab

Sugarcane harvested in the Punjab region this year reached 5,728,000 tons, higher than 4,352,000 tons recorded in 1943, reflecting a notable increase in output.

Punjab India

Blame Ourselves Not God for War Says 1944 Syndicate Column

A 1944 King Features Syndicate column argues war stems from human selfishness and indifference. It urges readers to reject blaming God for conflict and to confront envy pride and greed in themselves to prevent future wars. It stresses everyone is their brother's keeper and peace requires shared responsibility.

Pearl Harbor Poland Tokyo Berlin Moscow Algiers You God Abel Cain King Features Syndicate, Inc

Henry Busse to Play Two Shows at Davis Monthan Field

Henry Busse known as Hot Lips brings his band to Davis Monthan field for two Sunday night performances. He will entertain enlisted personnel in the amphi theater from 7 to 8 pm and then host a three hour dance at the Officers Club with vocalists Wyatt Howard Elaine Bauer and Phil Gray. The event kicks off the base monthly name band policy. Busse popularized the muted trumpet and co wrote Hot Lips and Wang Wang Blues. He rose from the Paul Whiteman orchestra and was later sought by the King of Jazz to boost tonal quality.

Henry Busse Hot Lips Davis- Monthan Field Wyatt Howard Elaine Bauer Phil Gray Busse

Red Cross Life Saving Courses Conclude in Tucson

The Tucson chapter of the American Red Cross reports completion of senior life saving and water safety courses by listed students. Senior students include Clifford Benedict and Helen Cartwright among others, taught by John Barringer at the University of Arizona women's pool. A junior course at Himmel Park pool also yielded certificates for participants such as John Monier and Richard Morrison under Barringer.

Tucson American Red Cross Clifford Benedict Helen Cartwright Natalie Warner Lore Holmes Alva Gene Stewart Betty Evans Jewell Tickle Betty Vranson Douglas Thomas Lionel H. Brown Muriel Segal John Barringer Univeristy of Arizona Women’s Himmel Park Barringer John Monier Richard Morrison Philip Monier Mary Powers Bill Peyton Louie Huesmann Richard Oxnam Richard Riley Frank Over Clayburn Hitchcox Denny Logan

Congregational House to Host Wednesday Party for Convalescents

The Congregational House will hold a biweekly party next Wednesday afternoon from 4 to 8 for Davis Monthan rheumatic fever convalescents. Activities include games a song fest with an organ recital by Margaret Cunningham Metcalf and a barbecue picnic supper. Junior and senior staff hostesses will supervise.

Congregational House Davis-Monthan Margaret Cunningham Metcalf

Ways To Make Rationed Sugar Go Much Further

Sugar rationing remains eased but can still stretch supplies. Add sugar last in cooking and dissolve thoroughly in drinks to reduce waste. Use dried fruit sparingly, serve fresh ripe fruits when possible to minimize sugar use.

Daily Reminder lists for Ben Daniels auxiliary meeting and Teen Canteen

The Ben Daniels auxiliary No. 3 USWYV will hold a business meeting tonight at 7 30 in the VFW hall 121 East Broadway with Mrs Janie Lawson as president. The Teen Canteen dance runs 8 30 to 11 30 at the YWCA downtown 271 North Stone inviting all teens over 15 with Ernie Lewis orchestra providing music.

Ben Daniels Auxiliary USWYV VFW East Broadway Janie Lawson Teen Canteen YWCA North Stone Ernie Lewis

Auxiliary of Purple Heart to Meet at Legion Tonight

The auxiliary of the military Order of the Purple Heart will hold its regular meeting at 8 tonight in the women's lounge of the American Legion building.

The Military Order of the Purple Heart American Legion

Regular meeting of Past Noble Grand association No 6

The regular meeting of Larcena Louise Past Noble Grand association No. 6 will be held tonight at 8 at the residence of Mrs J L Bradley 2122 East Ninth street with Mrs Althea Sliker and Mrs Mayme Hardin as cohosts Visiting members are invited.

Larcena Louise Noble Grand Association No. 6 J. L. Bradley East Ninth Street Althea Sliker Mayme Hardin

Trinity Westminster Club Plans Supper Outing

Trinity Presbyterian Westminster club will hold a party tomorrow evening at 6 30 meeting at Westminster house and proceed to the Van Vleck at 2644 East Third for supper.

Trinity Presbyterian Westminster Club Westminster House van Vleck East Third

Committees Set For UA Picnic After Freshman Week

Members of the planning committee for an outdoor campus picnic on Sunday September 17 will meet next Wednesday at Congregational house. The event, sponsored by the campus student religious conference, features hymn singing supper and an address by UA president Dr Alfred Atkinson. The Twenty Teen Girls club plans a Labor Day all day picnic.

Congregational House Tucson Alfred Atkinson

Red Cross Group Plans Picnic Departure From East Eighteenth

Members will leave from 821 East Eighteenth street to picnic grounds at 10 a m. Officers include Susie Arriola president Mary Paredes vice president and secretary Clementina Gri jalva treasurer and Jessica Campuzano reporter. All Red Cross production rooms close on Monday.

East Eighteenth Street Mission Picnic Grounds Susie Arriola Mary Paredes Clementina Grijalva Jessica Campuzano Red Cross

Presbyterian conference for young people at Mt Lemmon

The Presbyterian state conference of young people of university age will be held from September 4 to 10 at Mt Lemmon with delegates from various colleges expected to attend.

Presbyterian State Conference Mt. Lemmon

BYPU Retreat Set for Labor Day Weekend at Madera Canyon

The annual BYPU retreat will take place over Labor Day weekend in Madera Canyon. Attendees will gather for planned activities, reflection, and group sessions in a scenic canyon setting.

Madera Canyon

Sailor Walks Out of Navy Joins Army at Newport

Cpl. William W. Watkins of Nashville Tennessee, stationed at the Army air field, recounts enlisting in the Navy June 1940 and serving on the USS Memphis. After a 1942 Cuba South America China Coast tour, he woke in the South Pacific and walked off the ship. later he joined the Army to avoid waking amid sharks. He now serves as a physical training instructor at Newport base.

ARMY South Pacific Newport

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