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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1950
Page
7
A homemaker seeks a weed free lawn and finds a cure in Scud a new powdered crabgrass killer. Scud reportedly withers crabgrass while leaving desirable grasses unharmed, addressing the common complaint of a lawn ruined by crabgrass during summer gatherings.
Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Raleigh and daughter Frances depart for Rincon Beach California for a three week vacation. Frances will visit friends in Claremont and Los Angeles. They expect to return about the 27th. Raleigh Insurance office hours will be 9 to 1 during their absence.
Everett Bowman a 37 year Arizona lawman and veteran of Maricopa County tasks declares his bid for sheriff ahead of the September 12 Democratic primary. He previously ran in 1948 finishing second in a six man race. Bowman has served as deputy sheriff in Maricopa and Pinal counties and held captain status with the Arizona Highway Patrol before returning to Maricopa County duties.
ASC announces nineteen recipients for 1950-51 academic scholarships covering all regular fees. Recipients include Marilyn Hazel Beck, Ray Eckstrand, Richard Heyser, Enid Lapadoes, Don Packnett, Marva Jean Pearson, William Rintelmann, Paul H. Smith, Carol Ann Thiel and others from Phoenix, Tempe, Goodyear, Mesa, Scottsdale, Nogales, Chandler, Yuma. Additional sophomore to senior scholarships remain available at USC. apply at the Dean of College.
Bill Miller ASC javelin ace touring Norway with American Athletic Union team earns second team honors in Track and Field magazine selections. He set a career best 226 foot toss in Oslo and captained the 1950 Sun Devils squad from Lawnside New Jersey.
The final sales report shows Arizona exceeded its Savings Bond quota by 6.39 percent, totaling 2 580 912 dollars, 154 912 above the 2 426 000 goal. Director Oren R. Frasier credits volunteers and county chairmen for the over the top performance.
Lou Bratzell, prominent Scottsdalian and owner of the Scottsdale Plumbing Co, was admitted to Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix early Monday with appendicitis. Complications followed and he was in serious condition, but reports on Wednesday indicated improvement.
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