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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1955
Page
2
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Alvin Balmon of Grave g Lane on March 29 at Tempe Clinic Hospital.
The text notes US Air Force strength around January 1955 at 800000, compared with 1,122,000 pilots and enlisted men at World War II’s start. It mentions 18 major air commands, each focused on a key operation to establish America’s air defense power.
The Maricopa County 4 H Fair in Phoenix showcased Scottsdale youth in cooking sewing and livestock with finalists named for the Tucson Roundup. Arizona State College hosts about 2000 seniors for Senior Day featuring shows tours and a picnic. Winfield Scott School boys beat Salt River Indian Reservation School 7 to 1 in an opening game. Jab's Daughters hosted a Toe Social at the Masonic Hall with plans by Nancy Vo Frye Sharon Brown and others. Penny Paul hosted a party with local helpers from Scottsdale and Tempe to ensure a successful evening.
Tomorrow morning at 10:30 a.m. in Pima Plaza the Tune Toppers for Scottsdale High present a televised variety show. Pat Thomson, vocalist with the band, performs under the direction of Eugene L. Hanson, music instructor at the high school.
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