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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1960

Page

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Valley Resorts Seek Road Right Of Way Condemnation

In Maricopa County this week Valley Resorts moved to condemn right of way along Camelback road from Scottsdale Road to Camelhead Road to extend the four lane highway. The action cites Jokake Paradise Properties Inc Arcadian Improvement District and Camelback areas in the plan for a 130 foot arterial.

Maricopa County Camelback Road Scottsdale Road Camelhead Road Scottsdale JoKkake and Paradise Inns Jokake Paradise Properties Inc Arcadian Improvement District Camelback

Scottsdale Spring Round-up to Feature Radio Star Emcee

Red McIlvaine, well known from KUPD and Horace Heidt shows, will emcee the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Spring Round-up at Paradise Inn. The gala includes Mariachis during cocktails and dinner, pre-dance entertainment by McIlvaine, door prize drawing, and music by Sam Crow’s band. He recently performed in Denver and Bermuda and served in WWII.

Red Mclvaind KUPD Horace Heidt Scottsdale McIlvaine Sam Crow Men of Music Denver Bermuda U. S. Air Force Entertainment Unit West Solano Drive Phoenix

Jaycee Awards Honor Scottsdale Club Members at Banquet

Wayne Marietta of Scottsdale wins the Top Hand award at the Jaycee and Lazy J banquet held at the Royal Palms Inn. Other honors include Tenderfoot to Paul Crouch, Lay J to Louise Matlock, Gold and Silver Key awards to several members, life memberships to Schrader Matlock and Kennedy, and notes of appreciation to local organizations. Officers for Jaycees and Lazy J's are installed by state VP Ken Lake with outgoing leaders listed.

Scotisdale Junior Chamber of Commerce Royal Palmis Irin Charles Andersel Paul Civiich Lazy J Lédisé Matlock Wayne Marictta Don Chambéis Paul Crouch Jaycee Louise Matlock Charles Anderson Wayne Marietta Dan McKinney Pat O’brien Roy Ciappini Don Chambers Bill Bratt Les Matlock Bill Schrader Virginia Albafry Ruth Anderson Dottie Kounty Maxine Ciappini Sandy Hamilton Emma Dillon Mickey Marietta

Scottsdale May 24 election set for two council seats

The Scottsdale Town Council set May 24 as the general election date to fill two council seats. Eligible voters are those on the 2078 voter roster certified by the county registrar, with non roster residents allowed to register by 5 p.m. May 13 at town hall. Candidates listed include John Pickrell Austin Smith Ted Shumway and Francis O Keefe with primary results noted.

Scottsdale Town Hall John Pickrell Austin Smith Ted Shumway Francis O'Keefe Pickrell Smith Country Council The Scottsdale Progress

Youth Arrested For Hotel Burglaries

A 16-year-old Scottsdale youth admitted six burglaries at the Ramada Inn in recent weeks as deputies baited and trapped him in a dark hotel room. He was apprehended in an alley by officers after fleeing the scene and is being questioned about additional burglaries in the Second Street area.

Scottsdale Ramada Inn Ken Pepper J. D. Williams Pepper Hérgsé Ken Sekholm Second Street

Moose To Install At Scottsdale Lodge Sunday

Civic and fraternal leaders attend the Scottsdale Moose lodge installation at the Boys Club Community Center on Sunday May 1 at 1 p.m. Col. John G. Eager and Robert P. Williams will install officers. Marlin Bixler will become local governor. A potluck dinner follows. prospective members are invited.

Moose John G. Eager Robert P. Williams Marlin

Cubs To Hold Family Picnic In Sunny Slope

Cubs Pack 344 schedules a family picnic tomorrow evening from 6 to 9 in North Mountain park Sunny Slope. Ice cream provided, each family to bring lunch, with an awards presentation for scouts advancing and a Fast Draw demonstration.

Cubs North Mountain Park

Scottsdale Graduation Dates Set for District Wide Ceremonies

The Scottsdale district will graduate 1328 students across elementary and high schools on May 24 26 and 28. High school seniors include 400 at Scottsdale High and 110 in Arcadia’s first class. Elementary graduations total 818 students. Commencements occur at Scottsdale Community Center Boston Red Sox stadium and Arcadia school auditorium with baccalaureate services May 22 and senior honors assemblies May 20. Proms held May 20 21.

Scottsdale Scottsdale High Arcadia Boston Red Sox Scottsdale Community Center

Scottsdale Chamber Studies Action Plans and Survey News

Chamber directors heard committee chairmen reports at a Tuesday meeting in Ramada Inn. US Chamber rep H J Dollinger urged local participation in action recommendations and opposing the Forand bill and wage hike. Scottsdale planning program will issue its first report by June 1 with land use, streets, and parking maps.

Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Ramada Inn H. J. Dollinger United States Chamber of Commerce Charles Deucy Forand U.S Scottsdale Maricopa County Planning Commission Western Business Consultants

Local Youth Wins Merit Scholarship

William G. Smith a Scottsdale high school senior born in Chicago and now living at 4019 East Indianola has been named a national merit scholar. The 17 year old son of Mr and Mrs William G Smith is one of 100 scholars honored nationwide. The four year renewable scholarship funds mathematics studies as he applies to California Institute of Technology for admission next fall. He serves as vice president of the National Honor Society and president of Mu Alpha Theta and the astronomy club. He belongs to JETS and enjoys chess swimming and tennis with plans to work in applied mathematics after college.

William G. Smith East Indianola Smith California Ilitarte of Technology Scottsdale Mu Alpha Theta JETS Chicago

Mountain States Telephone Reveals Q1 1960 Service Growth

The Mountain States Telephone company reports 1 728 telephone services in the Scottsdale area for the first quarter of 1960, up from 1 290 in the same period last year, showing accelerating growth.

Mountain States Telephone Company Scottsdale

Polio Clinic Slated At Saloma School May Day Event

A polio inoculation clinic will open Sunday May 1 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Saloma School. A $1 fee per inoculation applies. Those under 18 must be with a parent or have written consent. The public clinic will be run by physicians and nurses with help from the Loloma PTA.

Saloma School Loloma Pta

Schools To Share In CD Alert May 3

On May 3 at 9 30 a m sirens will signal the start of the school exercise in line with National Operation Alert 1960 Conelrad will be instituted nationwide from 11 00 to 11 30 a m to test system efficiency The local phase will follow at 1 00 p m and run to 5 00 p m with all department heads of local government taking part.

Shareholders Meet April 28 to Consider A S L Reorganization

Arizona Savings and Loan shareholders converge Saturday April 28 at the Encanto Park bandshell Phoenix called by the Committee of Fifteen chaired by William M. Boyd. They will review a reorganization proposal from David Saunders Arizona Superintendent of Banks with Scottsdale member Mrs Diana Bernic on the committee formed last winter to protect small shareholders during receivership proceedings.

Arizona Savings and Loan Encanto Park Phoenix William M. Boyd Tis Group David Saunders Arizona Scottsdale Diana Berncic

Court Ponders Bridge Suit Damages Delay

The Arizona Superior Court paused ruling on damages from delays to the Mac Donald drive bridge after injunctions halted work twice. Maricopa County Supervisors seek 15000 dollars. Construction paused until the Arizona canal filled. final costs not yet known.

Arizona Superior Court MacDonald Drive Maricopa County Arizona Canal State Supreme Court

New Kindergarten Registration Rules Adopted in Scottsdale

Scottsdale school district announces changes to kindergarten registration rules. Children who will be six by December 31 may enroll to start first grade. previous cutoff was five by November 1. Eligible youngsters may register May 4 to May 13 at the nearest grade school. First grade registration will occur next fall. About 1,107 children are enrolled in Scottsdale kindergartens this year. Officials expect numbers to rise with the age rule change aimed at uniform statewide requirements.

Scottsdale Renee Sass Indide Te Lan Aeate

Scottsdale Opens Sewer Extension With Federal Grant

The town of Scottsdale received a $34,410 federal grant from the U S Public Health Service under the anti pollution act to aid a sewer extension on McDowell Avenue. Bid opening is May 10 for a project estimated at $114,712, with completion expected by June 1 and service for about 600 homes initially, rising to around 2,400 as the system expands.

Congress McDowell Avenue

Army Grants Contract To Motorola Plant

Motorola Inc of Scottsdale received a $106,509 contract for minaturization and repackaging of transponders. The U S Army Ordnance office in Los Angeles announced the award this week.

Army Motorola Motorola Inc Scottsdale Los Angeles

Rental Development Planned at 70th Street and Palm Lane

Scottsdale Meadows Development Inc announces a three quarter million dollar apartment project at 70th Street and Palm Lane. The 24 unit fourplex complex will be built on a six and a half acre site by Hérsey Construction with ground broken immediately. First two fourplexes ready by June 1. Each unit contains four two bedroom apartments around a private court with off street carport facilities.

Scottsdale Meadows Development, Inc 70Th Street Palm Lane Commercial National Realty of Phoenix Hérsey Construction Company

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Valley Resorts Red Mcilvaine Paradise Inn Arcadia Water Jaycee Awards Scotts Dale Junior Chamber of Commerce Royal Palms Inn Fred Hannum Don McKinney Brénse Reyas Andre Jiggs Hamilton Whitey Kanlen Junior Chamber Hiram Kennedy Ress Arizonaian Radio KPOR New Dale Moose Lodge Bixler Pective Cub Scouts of Pack Kachina Kaibab Lo= loma Supai Tonalea Ingelside Kiva Pima Tavan Tonto Chamber Polio Clinic MacDonald Span U. S. Public Health Depart United Press International Tually U. S. Army Ordnance
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