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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1950
Page
6
Rapidly growing Scottsdale urges replacement of overcrowded party lines with adequate service. Residents and businesses suffer daily as delays stretch to days with firms sharing lines with up to ten others. The letter calls for unified user action to force improvements and relieve the worsening system.
Scottsdale businessman and real estate broker Ross White announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination to Arizona’s state legislature from District 11. He served nine years on the Scottsdale school board and was active in state and county Democratic committees. He pledges to promote industrial and agricultural development and support funds for old age assistance and disabled programs. He is a charter member of Glendale and Scottsdale Masonic lodges and is building a grocery store and meat market on South Scottsdale Road.
Majors Nine of Scottsdale increased their Mesa Class B American Legion lead to two and a half games with wins over K. P. Smith, Mesa VFW, and the Mesa Optimists. Manuel Ortega starred in the K. P. Smith game with three hits and five innings of two hit pitching, then went four for four in Saturday’s comeback win as Ortega and Massey highlighted the mound and plate performances.
Five days remain to register for the September 12 primary election. No registrations after 5 p.m. Monday, August 7. Registrations are handled by four deputy registrars: Mrs. Al Lindsey 113 East Main Street. Mrs. Karl Reichel Raymond Mitchell office 108 East Main Street. C. H. Wilcoxin 3623 North 51st Place. Helen L. White Scotsdale Road and Citrus Drive.
Scottsdale Merchants meet Hayden Towners Sunday on the Hayden diamond after a rain cancellation. Frankie Rangel is the probable starter for the Merchants with Jim Walker and Danny Millanez in key infield roles. Hayden may start Frank Cobo on the mound. The Merchants, 12 and 10, aim to resume August Sunday games and rebound from last week’s Mesa elimination.
Monday night Amateur Talent at the Tee Bar theatre produced a two way first place tie between Nancy Shade and a trio of Noell Judd Sharon Jorgenson and Brenda Reed. Shade performed an acrobatic act while the trio did a tap number. Ma delene Kleene took third with a tap act. First place winners each earned a two month theatre pass. the third place winner received a two week pass. Other contestants included Tiwndna Hiatt Barbara Butler Brenda Reed Sonny Eckart Glenda Crown over Jean Lillywhite Joanna Smithson Marilyn Lillywhite Sharon Jorgenson Carolyn Hays Bob Sheldon William Carrel Jean Lillywhite Sonny Eckart Linda Hiatt Lorraine Cooper MCed.
Robert Myers of Scottsdale becomes Arizona's first inductee under the revived selective service. After reporting to the induction station he heads to Fort Ord California for army basic training saying he chose to go now to pursue a career in ordnance motor mechanics. He is 24, unmarried, a gasoline station attendant, and was accepted July 24 after his physical and mental exams.
Cecil Raleigh of the Scottsdale Band Parents association says donations for Scottsdale High School band uniforms are slow but continuing. The local American Legion post was the first group to contribute, offering to buy one uniform and provide extra aid if needed. Those wishing to contribute may contact Chester Chatham or Maurice Bradford.
Mrs. H. C. Saunders attended funeral services for her sister Mrs. Mary Fiala in Guthrie Oklahoma last Saturday. She plans to visit daughter Mrs. Robert A. Warner in Kansas City Missouri before returning around August 12.
A series of events listed for Monday August 7 includes a Summer Program at the high school at 7:30 p.m. Kiwanis Club meets at Vie n Eddies cafe and Boys Club gathers at the Clubhouse all at 7:30 p.m. Also noted is the last day to register for September primaries.
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