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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1948
Page
7
Springfield Mass native William Pynchon is recorded as the first American to engage in meat packing, marking an early entry into the industry in colonial America.
Stanley A. Wilson retired as Arizona division manager of General Petroleum Company after joining in 1935 and serving since 1943. John Sample praised Wilson and his successor Paul Nillson at a farewell party in Phoenix with staff and company executives. Wilson received a watch in recognition of his long service.
Examinations for auto motive and engineering equipment repairers and allied roles were announced by the Board of U S Civil Service Examiners at Williams Air Force Base Arizona. Salaries range from 1.08 to 1.86 per hour with Williams AFB as the workplace. Applications due by August 26, 1948 and may be obtained at Scottsdale or other area post offices.
Dean J Grimes reports the 1948 49 College Series features the United States Navy Band with a concert at Goodwin Stadium on Oct 6 and possible Phoenix afternoon event. Other scheduled events include Whittemore and Lowe on Oct 29, Richard Hubbell on Dec 6, Donald Dickson in January, Albert Spalding in February, Eve Curie speaking March 21 on Radium, and Dorothy Thompson lecture to close the series. Tonight and Friday events at local arenas and high school diamonds are listed.
Denver druggist D C Henson announced his candidacy for representative in Congress from District 1 which covers all of Maricopa county. He is a Republican and attacks stealthy encroachment on liberty centralization in Washington and rising bureaucracy. Born in Ohio he served with the AEF in World War I and has lived in Arizona and operated a business for over 20 years. He has held several high offices in veterans organizations.
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