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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1948

Page

5

Chamber of Commerce to Lead Drive for Iron Lung

The Chamber of Commerce will head a local fundraising drive to buy an iron lung or vest type respirator. A special committee led by Mrs. Carol Snell met in the Chamber office to plan contributions and possible placement with a state agency for polio treatment.

Chamber of Commerce Walker Carol Snell Robert Lewis William Thorne John Platt Cliff Carpenter Mort Kimsey Snell

Boosters In Home Game Friday Night

The Scottsdale Boosters men's softball team hosts the Arizona Sand and Rock nine of Phoenix on Friday night at 8 15 at the local high school diamond. New roster additions have strengthened the club as it nears the summer program’s end with a 6 3 win over West End Kids and a 10 5 loss to West End Stores Tolleson.

Scottsdale Boosters Arizona Sand and Rock Nine Phoenix Boosters West End Tolleson

Daley Couple Return From West Coast Vacation

Roy Daley and his wife returned to their home this week after a weeklong vacation in San Diego California Irene Van Kirk departed Saturday night July 31 for Los Angeles California on a buying trip.

Roy Daley San Diego California Irene van Kirk Los Angeles Calif

Petition Seeks Closure Of Scottsdale Hunting Area

Scotts dale farmers and businessmen petition the Arizona Game and Fish Commission to close lands near Scottsdale bounded by Salt River, Salt River Indian Reservation, Arizona Canal, and Cross-cut Canal due to posted-no-hunting violations and safety concerns. Group led by Clyde Jackson and others cites livestock injuries and overburdened constable Al Frederick as outcomes.

Scottsdale Arizona Games and Fish Commission Clyde Jackson Warren Austin Hubert Fant al Frederick Cliff Carpenter Salt River Salt River Indian Reservation Arizona Canal Cross-cut Canal Jackson

Local Pool Unveils Swim Instruction Program

George Strandquist announces new swimming courses at Sun Valley Pool under Gail Strandquist guidance. Beg or advanced levels run Tuesday Wednesday Thursday with free first-come access. seniors under six admitted free Fridays with parent present.

Sun Valley Pool George Strandquist Gail Strandquist Miss Strandquist Red Cross University Pool Phoenix Strandquist

Mr and Mrs Zeph Henson in Flagstaff Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Zeph Henson spent Saturday and Sunday of last week in Flagstaff. They were seen enjoying local sights and returning home Sunday evening.

Zeph Henson Flagstaff

Four GOP and Three Democrats Enter Legislature Race

Registration has closed for the upcoming primary with a July 28 filing deadline. District 19 nominees include three Democrats Charles Ables Joe Willmoth Allen Yarwood and four Republicans Thomas Myers Reading Overstreet Paul Palmer Oscar Stroble. District 2 supervisor contenders are Democrats Rocky Ford James Leckey George H Thomas and Republican incumbent. No race for Justice of the Peace or Constable. Congressional bid features John R Murdock. Scottsdale resident Al Lindsey seeks re election in Legislative District 21.

Scottsdale Cave Creek Baltz Sunnyslope Charles H. Ables Joe Willmoth Allen R. Yarwood Thomas F. Myers Reading Overstreet Paul O. Palmer Oscar Stroble Rocky Ford James Leckey George H. Thomas Scottsdalian al Lindsey Scottsdale Money Exchange House of Representatives Phoenix

Rites Friday For Little Jack Crews

Funeral services for four year old Jack Crews will be held at Scottsdale Baptist Church. Rev C Marvin Anderson to conduct the service. The child died after an emergency appendectomy at Southside Hospital Mesa. He is survived by his parents a brother and grandparents. Graveside rites will follow at Double Butte cemetery Tempe. A L Moore and Sons Phoenix in charge.

Scottsdale Baptist Church Little Jack Crews Jack Crews C. Marvin Anderson Southside Hospital Mesa Stanley Howard Fellows Culver City Calif Grace Crews Scottsdale Fellows Double Butte Cemetery Tempe A. L. Moore and Sons Phoenix

Beaverettes Host Tempe Debs In Weekend Softball

The Scottsdale Beaverettes open the weekend with an eight inning game at 8 15 p m against the Kenneth Clark Debs of Tempe on the local diamond. The Debs hold wins over other Tempe teams and have fared well against rivals from other leagues.

Scottsdale Beaverettes Kenneth Clark Debs Tempe Debs Beaverettes Tolleson Dairy Maids Tolleson Betty Wilkins California Miss Wilkins Scottsdale

Garden Club Seeks Public Preference on Beautification Plan

Scottsdale Garden club gathers trees and shrub ideas for a fall landscaping project. Committee members Sandy Lair d Maurice Bradford and Ashby Halton defer final plans until the wider Scottsdale area voices preferences on tree and shrub types and placements. Funding comes from an ice cream sale and similar events.

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