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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1976

Page

2

Mystery disease in Pa not swine flu kills 23

State researchers say preliminary tests indicate the illness is not swine flu. Gov. Shapp and Health Secretary Bachman emphasize uncertainty while cases rise and investigations continue into possible environmental spread. Federal officials probe water food and pigeon droppings as hotline surges with calls. The Legion convention ties haunt reports as thousands attend Eucharistic Conference.

Harrisburg Milton Shapp Philadelphia American Legion Shapp Bachman Jay Satz New Jersey New York Legion Federal Center For Disease Control Atlanta

Holmes named Scottsdale economic development director

Holmes, 29, becomes the city's economic development director overseeing a new program to stimulate growth and manage city owned properties including about 70 acres near Scottsdale and Indian Bend. He will liaise with local business groups and coordinate with the chamber of commerce on attracting firms like American Widgets Inc. He earned 1821 dollars per month and previously served as deputy city manager in Sandusky Ohio.

American Widgets Inc Scottsdale Company John E. Holmes Indian Bend Roads The Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Scottsdale Associated Merchants Old Town Merchants Association Chamber Holmes Sandusky Ohio

Rev Otis R Heath longtime pastor and leader dies at 68

The Rev Otis R Heath 68 former pastor in Massachusetts Maine and Vermont died Tuesday at his home 4800 N 68th St He held degrees from Colgate and Andover Newton and served as pastor emeritus of Bethany Congregational UCC Randolph VT He led Vermont Conference and chaired its board of trustees He resided in Scottsdale six years was past master of Phoenix Masonic Lodge 28 and member of Scottsdale Congregational UCC Survivors include wife Dorissons and sons Andrew W of San Francisco Philip C of Boston plus two out of state sisters Memorials suggested to the Memorial Fund of the local church in Randolph VT

Otis R. Heath Massachusetts Maine Vermont 68Th St Mr. Heath Colgate University Andover Newton Theological College Bethany Congregational United Church of Christ Randolph Vermont Board of the Congre Scottsdale Heath Phoenix Masonic Lodge No

Obituary: Melvin H. Grossmiller 63 Arizona business figure dies

Melvin H. Grossmiller 63 longtime vice president of Arizona Wholesale Supply Co died Tuesday at Doctors Hospital. Born in Geronimo he graduated from Arizona State University and belonged to multiple fraternal groups. Services were held today at A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary.

Melvin H. Grossmiller Arizona Wholesale Supply Co Doctors Hospital Mr. Grossmiller E. Flower Geronimo Arizona State University Delta Sigma Chi Fraternity Pima Masonic Lodge Scottish Rite the Shrine, Jesters Elks Lodge Arizona Country Club

Henry S. McCullar Rites Held in Phoenix

Henry S. McCullar, 76, former carpenter, died Sunday in a Phoenix hospital after retiring in 1966. Born in Garland, Texas, he moved to Arizona in 1933 from Quanah and worked 20 years for R. L. McCullar Construction Co. Graveside services were held today at Grimshaw Bethany Chapel. Survivors include his sons Ron and Jim, a brother, two sisters, nine grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.

Henry S. McCullar Phoenix Garland Texas Mr. McCullar Arizona Quanah Tex R. L. McCullar Construction Co N. Kachina Lane Ron Scottsdale Jim

William Don Jones Sr. 66 Dies in Payson

William Don Jones Sr. 66 a former public accountant who lived in Scottsdale from 1966 to 1970 died Tuesday in Payson He was born in Cusseta Georgia and came to Arizona in 1921 Survivors include his wife Wilda sons William of Scottsdale James of Calgary Canada and six grandchildren Services set for 2 p m Friday at Payson Funeral Home in Payson

William Don"’ Jones Scottsdale Payson Mr. Jones Cusseta Arizona

Former Scottsdale mayoral candidate charged over fence dispute

Dan Bartos once a mayoral hopeful in 1968 faces three misdemeanor counts in Scottsdale. Police allege he removed fence portions from a neighbor’s yard claiming the fence encroached on his property, including incidents on July 27 and April 4. He also faces a pretrial Sept. 9 and trial Oct. 4.

Dan Bartos Scottsdale Bartos Zinsmeisters George A. Rich Mesa

Grand jury probes Navajo housing units

A federal grand jury in Albuquerque is examining records of at least five companies tied to Navajo Housing and Development Enterprise and Navajo Housing Authority for alleged misuse of federal funds. The probe covers construction contracts on and off the reservation with no indictments announced. A Phoenix grand jury is also examining financial irregularities on the Arizona portion of the Navajo Reservation.

Window Rock Albuquerque Navajo Housing and Development Enterprise NDHE Navajo Housing Authority NHA U.S NHDE Phoenix Arizona Utah

Five more city streets to receive slurry seal

Five more city streets will get slurry seal resurfacing Friday. Closures will affect portions of the day. Streets listed include Highland Avenue Granite Reef Road to 86th Street Hazelwood Street cul de sacs Meadowbrook Avenue 87th Street Minnetowa Avenue 87th Place 86th Place cul-de-sac Avalon Drive Pinchot Avenue Catalina Drive and cul de sacs west of Granite Reef.

Highland Avenue Granite Reef Road 86Th Street Hazelwood Street Granite Reef Meadowbrook Avenue 87Th Street Minnetowa Avenue 87Th Place 86Th Place Camelback Road Avalon Drive Pinchot Avenue Catalina Drive

Arizona Economy Slips Then Shows July Upturn

In Phoenix the Arizona economy eased into the second half of the year with a normal summer slowdown. Dr. Harold Fearon of Arizona State University notes positive signs in July while overall trends point to growth reemerging. In Phoenix the Arizona Republican Chairman James H. Colter breaks neutrality by endorsing Ronald Reagan.

Phoenix Arizona Harold Fearon Arizona State University GOP Reagan James H. Colter Ronald Reagan

Duran guilty in embezzling public funds case

A Phoenix man Abelardo P. Duran aged 48 was found guilty by a superior court jury after a five hour deliberation on 37 counts of embezzling 38 counts of altering public records and one count of filing a false state income tax return. He faces sentencing set for September 1.

Phoenix Superior Court Abelardo P. Duran

Newark Firm Loses Claim to Phoenix Adams Hotel

A federal bankruptcy judge disallowed Pic Realty Corp of Newark ownership in the Adams Hotel in downtown Phoenix. Judge Vincent D Maggiore ordered reinstatement of a management partnership between Pic Realty and attorney Albert B Spector Sr who owned the hotel through Vita entities.

Phoenix Pic Realty Corp Newark N.J Vincent D. Maggiore Albert B. Spector Sr Vita Companies

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