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Tie greatest circulation in tfafe inland Southwest is built entirely on the merit of the newspaper. ARIZ (Section Two) 43rd Year, No. 353. Phoenix, Arizona Saturday Moraine, May. 6, 1933; AMOCMtedl PIWM and TEN THOUSAND PERSONS SEE ANNUAL YELLOW Indian Myths Are Depicted By Huge Cast Vividly portraying in story, dance beauty of Indian In colorful translation of the myth! of the SouUiwcHt's long- ago.

the rlptith annual Masque of the Tdlow Moon pageant, presented In r. rhocnix high school stadium night hy a cost of more than J.OOO ptudrnts. was acclaimed by tn nudinncc estimated at 10,600 persona. Entitled "Wonder the ptrcanl story carried the water, the life blood of the arid In a fantasy depleting a chapter in legcnd- antiquity. Fpertamlar for its hrilliant costuming and scenic effects, the pageant tlie less remark- for the mnune.r tn which its participants carried out their parts.

The entire program gave evidence of study and careful training. Indian Mytht Interpreted The first part of the pageant was freo interpretation of tlie Indian surrounding water based on the legends of the early Arizona and Southwest while the second part, a (torpcous revue, "The Enchanted typified Irrigated Arizona Innd of fertility, greenery and productiveness. The story opened with Lolomai, headman nf the people and his tribesmen praying at sunrise, to the Mijthty Ones that spring he sent to thrir land, while a youth interprets the prayer with a symbolical dance. The role of Iiolomai was taken by John Majlcy and the prayer-dancer 1'runcisco JZodriguoz. As tlie people sang the "Chant of the Corn a messenger from the South arrived with word that the fioulh Wind is singing of spring through the sage and cedars and Lolomni announces lhe time is at hand to summon the sacred Corn Maidens to intervene with the gods In behalf of their crops.

At this point. Miss Bernice Altstock sang "The Klutc an unusually beautiful musical number. Dances Are Presented Other attractive numbers featuring this portion of the pageant included the "Warrior by members of the boys' advanced glee flub; the "Warrior Dance" by Estan Imlrr. John Woodworth and Smith; the "Prayer Plumes" dance by Lucille Caldwell and the Kalzina dance, directed by R. L.

Seotl and Ruth Hetherington. The Com Maidens, portrayed by hundred glee rlub members, the blessing of tlie gods upon the village but at this point, evil Intervenes and dark clays for the people, loom ahead. For, greedily, a Rrmip of young men of the village pint to lake the Corn Maidens captive and keep them so that their crops might ever be bountiful. The curse of tlie gods falls on the village, tnd no more rain falls. Crops wither and famine punishment for the impiety of the Tounfc men who offended the Corn) Maidens.

Katzinas Bring Message Finally, as the narrative in pajreantry continues, the people im- Ploro. the Katzinas to intercede for thorn witb the gods. This section featured solo, "The Katzina" song Mrs. Karl Bolts und solo dances Hetty Rradfield and Gladys Friedman. The Katzinas bring a ttessace from the offended gods that never again shall the Corn visit again rain fall in more must the people petition "if Rods for rain to mature their crops, I'enitcntly, the people pray for "un and as the story concludes, the jjwfs relent and rain falls in abun- Tlie concluding feature of jw narrative was a fantastic num- cniitled the "Thunder and "ftitning Dance" featuring Gladys "iMman, and a number by the wonder Water ih 11 ln SDCrtar splendor to ine first part of the pageant was Jis second episode.

"The Enchanted IWSPn against a color- IM of rlow shrubs, palms sparkling fountain. Ruled By "Queen" in beautiful costumes, the Garden" was ruled the Queen of the Masque ellow Moon and her court who watched from their dais while hundreds of the appeared In a of beautiful dances. ot of color ns T1 'C subjects lellow kingdom ap- in a series of beautiful bal- i nE Howers, peacocks. tllc 1 Pageant- ectecl bv 'argaret Jack L- Scott and Violet Dura? uoen of tne Yellow rulcd ovcr the "Enchant- Waa Miss Mildred Toney were: Road Program Plans Outlined Need of a road program as part of the proposed public works plan of tfce national administration to replace federal aid which has been withdrawn, was explained to dele- Bates at the meeting of the Broadway of America Association in El Paso by T. O'Conncll, state engineer.

Mr. O'Connell has just returned from the Texas city. Upon his arrival home he found a message from Washington 1 advising him that the cabinet committee named by President Roosevelt to consfder the inclusion of a road program has recommended that $1,000,000,000 be awarded for three years of road work in the states. Of that amount, $500,000,000 was recommended for the first year. The President, following- recommendations from the National Association of Highway Officials that a road plan be included, named Secretary of War Dern, Secretary of Interior Ickes, Secretary of Ag-- riculture Wallace and Secretary of Ijibor Perkins members of a committee to study the proposal.

Cox May Call State Warrants Following a partial payment of second installment state taxes for 1932 of J216.077.47, made by Harry M. Moore. Maricopa county treasurer, W. M. Cox, state treasurer, announced that plans are being made to issue a call for the payment of registered state warrants within the next 15 Mr.

Cox stated that present indications arc that all warrants regis- lered in October will be paid under the call. He said some warrants registered in November might also called, depending entirely upon the amount of funds on hand at the time the call is made. Many of the counties have made small advance payments of taxes due the state under the second half of the 3932 taxes which became delinquent May 1. Others have advised payments before long. These sums, plus the amount just received from Maricopa county, will be used to retire the warrants registered in October.

M. Perkins, head i arts department. leral Director of the pageant hy otnpr pageant havmc been largely 1D for its success. er" is the Phoenix Bookman Ben B. nd of tUe pageant clearly to the huge stadium through a by the follow- who broadcast for Ben Shaw, Dli the annual of the high faculty.

Phoe- the con- of the pap- school Re-'lining Corps band school second band. S. EtiweUer; the Girls' hand, directed by John Boyer. and the Phoenix Junior college band, directed by Schofield Schwartz. The advanced glee club's part In the program was directed by Kathryn Ravi and the choruses by Milton Rasbury and John Boyer.

The choruses wefe among- the pageant's outstanding features and struck a responsive chord in the great audience equal to that achieved by the remarkable costuming and brilliant dance ensembles. Mr. Rasbury also directed the or- chestraimons and the orchestra which accompanied the choruses. Ida McDaniels, member of the hlph school faculty, prepared the lyrics siinc by the various choruses and soloists outstanding among ifh were the "Flute Song," priven by Miss Altstock, the "Song of the Katzinas." and the "Warrior Sonff," beauty of which were ideally suited to lhe occasion. Group Attends Catholic Meet A large delegation of members of the Marcos De Niza council.

Knights of Columbus, many with their wives, will leave for Tucson today to attend the annual state convention of the order, scheduled to open with a grand ball in the Pioneer hotel tonight. E. L. Sweeny, state deputy: Joe Rice, central district deputy; Frank Murphy, grand knight of the local council; Thomas M. Sullivan, immediate past grand knight, and R.

William Kramer, past state deputy, will head the Phoenix. group. Murphy and Sullivan are the lodge's delegates. Sunday morning mass and communion will be held for those attending the convention in St. Augustine's cathedral.

Later in the morning- the second degree will be given candidates. Visiting wives will be taken on a motorcade tour around Tucson in the afternoon. While the women are touring the city the third degree will be given candidates. Monday morning activities will open with requiem for the dead members of the order at the cathedral. The business session of the convention will begin at 10 m.

with Mr. Sweeny presiding. Mr. Kramer is scheduled to make the response to the address of welcome at the banquet, which will precede the convention ball, tonight. Company Seeks Lower Tax Rate Reductions in the 1933 valuations the property of Nevada Con- olidated Copper Company, Ray di- for 1933 taxation purposes, was asked of the state tax commts- ion yesterday during- a conference ictween company officials and the commission.

The matter was token under advisement During the officials and at- orneys for the Tujcson Gas, Electric jight and Power Company filed the annual report of the company with he commission for taxation valua- ion purposes. R. W. Thomas, general manager, and H. M.

Fennemore, attorney, rep- the copper company. The Tucson power company was represented by M. A. Pooler, general manager, H. Painter, secretary, and "eorge R.

Darnell; attorney. Ex-Missourians Picnic Today Former Missourians and visiting ilissourians will picnic today in Riverside the grounds to be jpen at 11 a. m. The Rec. Arliu Heydon will be he only speaker.

He will give an address of welcome. A picnic lunch will be served at 2 p. m. Shinny, volleyball and horseshoes will be played. The picnic will be held under auspices of the Missouri Society.

Decrease In Auto Deaths Deaths from automobile accidents in the state in March, 1933; show a decrease of more than 50 per cent from those in the same month in 1930, according to a report issued yesterday by the state board of health. In March this year, the report gives seven deaths, as compared with 16 for March, 1930, or a decrease of nine. In March, 1932, the deaths from injuries in automobile accidents were 15, while in 1931 for the same month there were 10. Three counties only reported deaths from motor, accidents, for March thia year. They were Maricopa, 3: Pima, 2, and Final, 2.

In 1930 for the same month, counties reporting: fatalities were Cochlse, Gila, Maricopa, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Tavapai, and Tuma, 1. Apache county was the only county in the state not reporting a fatality from an automobile accident in the four years. Seattle Residents Are Phoenix Guests Mr. and Mrs. L.

C. Hichardson, Seattle, with Mrs. W. H. Tarry and Miss Margie Jane Tarry, arrived in Phoenix yesterday to visit Hr.

and Mrs. George O. Ford, 502 West street Mr. and Mrs. Richardson are on way by automobile to Chicago attend the World Fair.

Mrs. Tary, who is a niece of Mrs. Ford, and ler daughter plan to remain in phoenix for an indefinite period. Harmon Rites Are Arranged Last rites for Lon L. Harmon, pioneer Arizona cattleman who died Thursday in a local hospital after several years of 111 health, will be held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon in the First Baptist church.

The Rev. C. Arlin Heydon, pastor, and the Rev. George R. Probert of Tempe will conduct the services.

Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial park by the A. H. McLellan mortuary. THIS AMAZING OFFERFORAFEWDAYS ONLY Here's your chance to get both Durkee's Mayonnaise and Durkec's Dressing for just a few cents more than the regular price of cither one the lowest price ever quoted for these two delicious dressings! DURKEE'S MAYONNAISE Refreshingly different in flavor surprisingly tetter than any other mayonnaise you've ever tasted! Durkee's Mayonnaise is made from a more expensive oil than is used in any other mayonnaise from specially imported spices ground right at the Dnrkeeplantto preserve their delightful and from only the very freshest of eggs. DURKEE'S DRESSING Durkcc's Dressing has been acclaimed as one of the finest of table luxuries for more than 75 years.

Even a whiff of its tempting odor makes you hungry. 'It's cspecuJly tasty on fish, in sandwiches, for seafood cocktails. And mixed with Durkec's Mayonnaise it makes the'most surprisingly delicious salad dressing you'-ve ever tasted. ASK ANY OF THE BEST GROCERS FOX THIS COMBINATION OFFEK Report Given OnVet Survey C. Bovee, Tucson, gave a report on the survey made by the Morgan McDermott post, American Legion, on the effect of the Roosevelt economy act on disabled veterans of the Tucson district at the weekly meeting-'Of the Legion Luncheonnaires, held at the Grand cafe yesterday noon.

The report by Bovee shows that of the estimated 1,400 veterans receiving benefits in the-Tucson district, 827 answered survey questionnaires The report showed .449 of these men had declared they would need assistance at once if the proposed slash is effected. These 449 men have 342 wives, 92 of whom are ill; 474 children, 69 of whom are ill, and 138 other dependents. Bovae said the survey revealed that where- the government previously had paid out $55,218 in benefits monthly to Tucson veterans, only $15,012.15 would be.paid after the new regulations became effective. Franklin Blaine, member of Company Reserve Officers' Training Corps, Phoenix Union high school, was presented a medal by Capt F. S.

Conaty in behalf of the club for winning- a contest in efficiency conducted at the instance of the Luncheonnaires. Frank past state commander of the American Legion, attended the meeting and spoke briefly. Everman To Address Local Equatche Club Glenn Everman, director of the Phoenix. Community Chest, will speak before the Equatche club tomorrow night on social service work. The club's.

meeting be held in the First Congregational church. Second and Willetta streets, p. Earl 'Clow will introduce the Choir Will Sing Twice A Tucson The First ward litter Day Saints choir of 50 voices, finder the direction of Ralph Sarager, will make two appearances in Tucson tomorrow. The chorus will sing in the United States Veterans' hospital at 4.p. m.

The choir will sing a second time at the Sunday night service of the Tucson Latter. Day Saints church. With friends members of the families of the choir who will make the trip, more than 125 persona will be in the Phoenix delegation, Mr. Sarager estimated. Milk Dispenser Assessed Fine Marking the opening of a general drive to improve dairy conditions in Phoenix, the first a series of offenders charged with violating the city milk ordinance was haled Into city court yesterday and fined.

Lynn 29 years old, arrested on complaint of Fountain, city dairy inspector, was assessed a fine of by W. city magistrate. Parker pleaded guilty to sale of tuttermilk to a local cafeteria without a permit for such business. Schoolmasters Meet Tonight Dr. Carl Skinner, superintendent of Phoenix Indian school, will be host to the Schoolmasters' Club at 6:30 o'clock tonight.

It has been announced by N. D. Pulliam, president The club will feature its spring "ladies' party. Following a dinner in the Indian school'girls' dining hall, an elaborate program of entertainment, furnished by students of the school will be presented. speaker.

The meeting is open to the general public. Miss Edith Line, program committee chairman, said. Utility Rate Compromised Due to a compromise between the Arizona General Utilities. Corpora' tion the town, "councils ot Sat- tord, Thatcher and Pima, respecting light and power rates in those com the councils have asked the corporation commission to can eel the proposed investigation of the rates. The hearing had been set for May 1 but was cancelled when the' com mission was notified that an at tempt was being made to affect i compromise.

Previously the engi neers for the commission had madi an inventory of the company's prop' erty and a rate study in preparation tor the hearing. This.was paid by Lhe councils and amounted to abou $1,300. Under compromise, the pany has agreed to repay the town councils for the amount expended in making- the valuation. It also has Jgreed to reduce its rates, retroactive to April 20. The reductions wil effect a saving of about $5,000 rear for the consumers in the three and cut the revenues ot the company in that amount.

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