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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1960
Page
2
Shoppers Fair opens this week at Indian School and Hayden Road under Bab Rutledge the market's developer. The 37 000 square foot Western style store features daylight lamps signs automatic checkouts and clearly marked departments. Grand opening festivities are planned May 5 with other center stores.
Five years ago Detisien was reached by Scottsdale Tok Council members to seek federal aid for widening Scottsdale road in conjunction with Maricopa County. The plan includes creating an 80 foot right of way from Osborn to the Canal. Funds will come from selling 100 boxes entitling buyers to first rights on season tickets at regular prices as spring training for major league baseball proceeds.
Ford and Haig Inc Tobaccosts will begin business at 40 Pina Plaza on Tuesday April 26. Owners Alvina Hare Evans and John Ford Evans will offer imported tobaccos from England Egypt Russia and the Philippines plus pipes and smoking accessories. The idea arose after a Sugar Bowl game bull session with friends urging Evans to start a Scottsdale venture.
A church notices a Sunday Christian Science service focusing on spiritual meaning through seeking perfection. Readings include Matthew 5 48 and 94 13 from the Bible and selections from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, with themes of probation after death and endurance to the end.
Eleven enterprises will open or have opened in the Shoppers Fair Geter at Indian School and Hayden road. The grand opening is set for May 5 with Karl's Shopper's Market and T. G. & Y. already open. Other participants include Nell Rex, S & H Green Stamp center, Stan's Men's Wear, The Shooters Fail Beatty and barber shop, Kachina Liquors, Westinghouse Laundry Mat, and a Standard service. Interior finishing may delay some openings, but all are expected to be ready by May 5.
Edith Green notes the tension between state and federal statutes when a witness faces compelled testimony and possible immunity. The column explains descent and probate rules, defining intestate estate distribution and kinship calculations, and outlines how courts, legislature, and probate codes determine heirs and next of kin in Arizona.
Earl Rutledge began in Arizona grocery trade in 1936 amid tough times. He expanding from a small store to two Earl's Market locations. Last fall he sold those outlets to El Rancho Markets to focus on the Shoppers Fair development at Indian School and Yaklove? area and plan the new venture.
A preview of luxurious refrigerated and comfort conditioned buses was held, ending with a luncheon at the Royal Palms on Camelback Road. The buses seat 54 passengers and replace 120 non air conditioned units over three years. Fifteen units cost 600000 dollars each and will be in use this season.
Clarence Carlson Delbert Gifanger and John Schsper successfully completed the Arizona State Bar examination and will be recommended for admission to the Bar in April. They were among 16 candidates who passed exams in Tucson in February.
The article notes automatic feeding equipment boosts gains, cuts costs, and standardizes feeding intervals from four hour cycles to six daily feeds. It highlights increased efficiency in cattle and broiler operations, with hog production rapidly following this mechanization trend toward a higher lean meat yield and profitability for meat-type hogs.
A fragmentary note references Dr Maris Welsh and the state life service director amid a discussion of agricultural matters and the American Cyanamid Company. The readable text signals a report on personnel and organizational connections within a regional agricultural service context.
T G and Y debuts its tenth valley unit in the Shoppers Fair at Indian School Road and 44th Street. The store combines variety and junior department concepts with a ready to wear section for all ages, a large housewares area, and a toy department with over 2500 items.
A scrambled social page notes Easter visits and homecomings. Sally Leila Sam and Roxanne joined families with Mrs Armstrong and Mrs Morgan at the Risming MW Ranch near Crystal City. Other readers include Ray Phillips hosting a party with relatives, and Miss Mary Messinger visiting from Ann Arbor with her parents.
Dorothy Morehead reports guest Mrs Helén Riesland of North Platte Neb plans to move here soon. Local families hosted Easter gatherings including Mr and Mrs Richard Burdette and daughters Susan and Vicik, and others from Minneapolis, Yucaipa California, Mercedes Texas, and Mercedes to Califa. About twenty neighboring ladies attended a party at Mrs David Croker’s home on Moreland Street.
Charles Norman Ryder of Burnley England writes to the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce seeking sponsorship to enter the United States and obtain employment in the Scottsdale area. He describes himself as 40 years old, 5 feet 10 inches, 165 pounds, married with a Catholic affiliation and Knights of St. Columbus member. He has sales and management experience in electronics and engineering and asks for information on local jobs and life in Scottsdale, offering a full resume upon contact. His address is 29 Towneley Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England.
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