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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1949
Page
13
A Life Insurance Institute survey finds 5.5 percent of Arizonans are over 65, about 36 225 people, tying Louisiana. Arizona’s elder share ranks 42nd. Vermont leads with 10 percent. Nationally, over-65 numbers rise from 9,020,916 in 1940 to 10,940,000 now.
Finch Company to close Scottsdale outlet and move stock and fixtures to 3714 North Central Avenue Phoenix yard. George W. Finch cites improved service and efficiency after consolidation with the Phoenix yard opened in 1948 and managed locally by Walter Donn.
Glendale high school teams swept both games from the Scottsdale Westerners in a Tuesday doubleheader. The Glendale Sweethearts won 18 to 15 in the opener, and the Glendale Hatchery nine took the nightcap 6 to 2. Pat Riley and Imogene Francis homered in game one. Donna Mae Wheeler pitched well in game two.
Mrs Don Lucas formerly Miss Charolette Katich was the honoree at a bridal shower hosted in her father Steve Katichs home. Hostesses were Mrs Bertha Wilson and Mary Helen Katich. Twenty four guests attended and presented gifts while ice cream cake and punch were served.
Mr and Mrs Harrison Adam and O C Wilson spent the last weekend touring through northern Arizona visiting notable scenic spots and enjoying local hospitality.
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