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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1950
Page
8
Scottsdale's 1950 Red Cross Fund Campaign nears completion with $2,744.05 raised, 110 percent of the $2,500 target. H. W. Dixon, drive chairman, salutes volunteers including Mrs. Clifford Babcock, whose name was briefly omitted from a thank you list. The Bank of Douglas sponsored the ad.
H. W. Dixon was named chairman of a special membership campaign for the Paradise Valley Improvement association. Raymond O. Mitchell, president, approved by the Membership committee, arranged letters to 64 current members urging them to recruit five more Valley residents. Mitchell said the area near Phoenix can be served best through a active local association.
Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Women's Auxiliary attend District Six encampment in Tempe on Sunday. Mrs. Kenton Scott named district color bearer and Mrs. Ray Swartz district chaplain. Scottsdale delegation included Mesdames Scott Swartz Robinette and Crews and Messrs Kenton Scott Swartz Mathis and Holly.
John O'Dell county agent will discuss pest control at the Scottsdale local Maricopa County Farm Bureau gathering at 7 30 p m Thursday at Scottsdale Grammar School. Jerry Williams, local president, said it is not a dinner meeting.
Scottsdale-The West's Most Western Town has shown significant progress in the 1940s, with postal receipts rising from 5,009 in 1940 to 34,566 in 1949. The gains place Scottsdale among Arizona's top cities, outpacing Chandler and others while maintaining a small town atmosphere. Local utility connections also expanded substantially.
Scottsdale High School Beavers, led by Coach Bill Kelly, host Carver High School Monarchs in a Friday conference contest at 4 pm on the local diamond. Probable starter is Ben Cooper with Wayne Geddis possibly seeing action after a 15 to 0 win earlier this week. The Beavers aim to improve a 5–6 record, with remaining games against Phoenix Tech and Buckeye.
Maricopa County 4 H club fair and other events blocked dog licensing and vaccination last Saturday. Al Frederick reports the service will be offered again Saturday April 22 from 10 to 12 30 a.m. Licensing and vaccination are required by state law. A charge of one dollar for males and two dollars for females will be made.
Santiago Valdez of Scottsdale pleaded guilty to reckless driving in Tempe Justice Court on Monday. Judge William L. Smith ordered a $50 fine, with a second charge of operating without a license suspended. Valdez was cited by highway patrolman John F. Sanders north of Tempe Sunday night.
Scottsdale 4 H Club finished second to Cartwright School in the sweep stake for attendance and participation at the 24th annual 4 H Club Fair held Friday and Saturday at Arizona State College Tempe. Prizes came from Phoenix Kiwanis and 11 Valley businessmen. events included judging demonstrations and an auction with winners across food prep preservation clothing and handicrafts.
Central Arizona Light and Power Co. workers installed Calapco s 500th gas meter in the Scottsdale area this week as part of a three month period averaging 100 installations per month. Calapco added natural gas to the community in July last year and has served Scottsdale with electricity for years. The Dick Blankenship home in the LaMar Homes subdivision is cited among the installations.
The Scottsdale Chamber named Cliff Carpenter president as its representative to the first annual Arizona Community conference set for Thursday and Friday, April 27 and 28 in Phoenix. Hotel Westward Ho hosts the two day meeting with over 40 Arizona communities expected to attend and discuss cooperative projects.
Tonight at 8 Veterans of Foreign Wars meet at Coronado school. Farm Bureau gathering at Grammar school at 7 30. Saturday April 22 licensing and vaccination of dogs at Coronado school 10 to 12 30 followed by Western Dance at American Legion Hall. Monday April 24 Kiwanis at Vic n Eddies cafe 7 30 and Boys club at the clubhouse 8. Tuesday April 25 Arcadia Improvement District meeting at the high school 7 30.
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