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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1951

Page

7

Dale High School Chorus to Present Mikado this Week

Dale High School Mixed Chorus presents Gilbert and Sullivan's Mikado on Thursday and Friday. The production features Jackie Roberts at the piano with casts including Ernie Corral Harvey Smith Ruth Smith Pat Seymour Carol Jarman Dixie Routt Thelma Caswell Marie Figgins Jim Pilcher Lee Chatham and Shelby Copeland.

Cckie Roberts Ernie Corral Harvey Smith Wayne Geddes Dave Nordick Ruth Smith Pat Seymour Carol Jarman Dixie Routt Marjorie Holly Stanlee Ann Winsor Thelma Caswell Marie Figgins Jim Pilcher Lee Chatham Shelby Copeland

Scottsdale Growth Plans Spark Crossroads Discussion

Leggett urges Scottsdale to pursue growth while keeping a crossroads town identity. He notes leveraging high Visitor talent to attract visitors and civic involvement, proposing a more fitting chamber name and citing examples from Wickenburg and Tombstone. Carpenter and Haas introduce speakers at the Koenix Chamber meeting.

Wickenburg Tombstone

Rites Held For Mrs Elizabeth Bratzel

Funeral services were held Wednesday morning for Mrs Elizabeth Jotte Bratzel who died recently. She is survived by six children including Anita Johnsrud Arthur and Louis P. Bratzel of Scottsdale and C of Regan North Dakota plus Leo B Gonforti of Los Angeles and James H Lemmon South. Seven grandchildren also survive. Interment followed at Garden of Mercer.

Bratzel Anita” Johnsrud Arthur Louis P Scottsdale Est Regan North Dakota Les B. Gonforti Los’ Angeles Paves H Lemmon South Garden of Mercer

Buddy Poppy Day Set For Saturday in Scottsdale

Members of the Stanley A. Crews post VFW and the women’s auxiliary will sell Buddy Poppies Saturday on Scottsdale streets to raise funds for the VFW welfare and hospital fund. Ray Swartz, post commander, heads arrangements for the sale.

Buddy Stanley A. Crews Veterans of Foreign Wars The Women’s Auxiliary Scottsdale VFW Welfare and Hospital Fund Ray Swartz

Antonio Flores Hurt In Wreck

Antonio Flores, 47, a Water Users laborer of Scottsdale, was hospitalized with a possible broken back after his car overturned on Maricopa road ten miles southeast of Tempe. Joe Flores, 20, also of Scottsdale, sustained minor injuries in the same crash. Passersby told highway patrolman Ray Sedon the vehicle turned over completely and landed right side up. Flores was admitted to Memorial hospital.

Antonio Flores Scottsdale Tempe Maricopa Road Joe Flores Ray Sedon Flores Memorial Hospital

Voters Approve 449000 School Expansion Program

Voters in Scottsdale approve a nearly half million dollar school expansion bond package in a special election with a record turnout of 279 ballots. The plan funds a 20 acre site purchase, a 12 room elementary school, a new cafeteria, home economics department, two high school classrooms, library remodeling, and athletic field improvements. W. W. Dick notes architects will begin immediately.

Scottsdale Sues W. W. Dick

Final Rites Friday In Phoenix For Melissa B Pruitt

Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p m at the Apostolic Temple Phoenix for Melissa Belle Pruitt who died Tuesday at her Phoenix home. Rev H L Faulkner will officiate burial in Greenwood Memorial Park She was 71 a resident of Arizona since 1905 and Phoenix for 42 years Survived by husband George B daughter Betty Carpenter and son Harley B Pruitt all of Scottsdale a sister Mrs Ralph Mitchell of Bridgeport five grandchildren and five great grandchildren She was mother of the late Corporal John H Pruitt World War I recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor

Apostolic Temple Phoenix Melissa Belle Pruitt H. L. Faulkner Greenwood Memorial Park Pruitt Arizona George B Betty Carpenter Harley B. Pruitt Scottsdale Ralph Mitchell Bridgeport John H. Pruitt

Civil Defense First Aid Class Opens April 17

Robert W. Gregory announces the Civil Defense first aid class for all members. The meeting will be held Tuesday night April 17 in the visual aids room at Scottsdale Grammar School. He urges more volunteers and says people will be placed in jobs suited to their talents.

Robert W. Gregory Civil Defense Organization Scottsdale Grammar School Gregory

Joseph C Lincoln Named to Desert Mission Board

Joseph C Lincoln of Scottsdale was appointed member of the Desert Mission board of directors this week. His parents, John C Lincoln and his wife have long served on the board. Desert Mission Convalescent Hospital in Sunnyslope will be listed on the registered Council on Medical Education and Hospitals roster per the American Medical Association announcement.

Joseph C. Lincoln Scottsdale Desert Mission Board of Directors Sunnyslope Desert Mission Convalescent Hospital Council On Medical Education and Hospitals American Medical Association

Kiwani Anns Meet On Monday Night

The Scottsdale Kiwani Anns plan a Monday April 16 gathering at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs. Mort Kimsey First avenue and Marshall street co hosted by Mrs M S Hartelman Mrs John L Platt president will preside over a brief business session then present a summary of The Grey Ladies and Their Work for invited guests

Scottsdale Kiwani Anns Mort. Kimsey First Avenue Marshall Street John L. Platt

Organize Insurance Company Incorporation in Arizona

The first legal reserve life insurance company to be organized in Arizona has incorporated at 41 BEENACO Scottsdale. Officers include Lawrence A. Williams president John B. Shoeman vice president Charles N. Ronan secretary and Arthur Anderson treasurer all directors with Harold F. Herwig a member. The company registers under the National Securities Act and state SEC before offering stock and plans to build its own offices with temporary quarters in the Herberger building. Williams known for building Country Life Insurance of Chicago, led the first year of operation achieving notable success and four million dollars in force. he also started the Iowa Life of Des Moines.

Legal Reserve Life Insurance Company Arizona Beenaco Lawrence A. Williams John B. Shoeman Charles N. Ronan Arthur Anderson Harold F. Herwig Herberger Williams Country Life Insurance of Chicago

Indian Dancers to Present Program in Scottsdale

Children of the Phoenix Indian school present Indian dances at Ruth Sussman School of Ballet on Bishop Avenue in Scottsdale. The performance is Tuesday April 17 at 8 pm with Hopi and Navajo dances among those featured. Public invited with no admission charge.

Children of the Phoenix Indian School Ruth Sussman School of Ballet Bishop Avenue Scottsdale

Evening Programs and Club Meetings Listed

Tonight schedules include Business and Professional Women's Club at Harvey's cafe 7:30 p m and the Mikado opera at the High School auditorium 8:00 p m Friday April 13 notes Kiwanis Anns Mort Kimsey home and Kiwanis club Hogan cafe.

Business and Professional Woman’s Club Harvey’s Cafe High School Kiwani’ S Anns Mort Kimsey Kiwanis Club Hogan Cafe

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Gilbert Ivan Ae Oh Scottsdale High School N Will J ‘Hera Nanki Hanson Susie Will Capnara Ko-Ko Algeléged Miursday King Leggett Wes Mere LO Lake Etaaeienewaic Scottsi Uber of Commerce Lige Carpenter Prei Zabeth Bratzel Elizabeth Jotte Bratzel Melissa B. Pruitt Organize Insurance Company National Securities Act SEC Iowa Life of Des Moines Scottsdalians Sunland "Life Insurance Company Vohn S.smoeman
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