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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1959
Page
1
Local business leaders in Scottsadie prepare for a new market opening as merchants price changes and promotions draw residents. The scene features promotions, packed yards, and early efforts to attract shoppers while workers seek steady supply and community support.
A fragment discusses magazine writers behind schedule and deadline pressures, plans to cover August items, and observations of dust storms raising costs in Pare: Sise Valley. It notes television jokes timing and a friend’s remark on weather and prices.
Funeral services were held for Paul Barry at Whitney and Murphy Chapel in Phoenix with a rosary recited Tuesday evening and a high mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on Wednesday morning. Barry, a retired insurance executive and former president of Barry's Car Wash in Phoenix, died Sunday at his home. He was born in New York City and lived in Scottsdale, previously from California. Survived by wife Pauline, two sons Lt. C. Paul Barry, II, of Phoenix and Peter D. Barry of Scottsdale, and brother Gerald J. Barry of Rockwell, Iowa.
The Progress features a mix of light reads and familiar columns such as Stmer Horns Just Minne and Was My Face Red appearing regularly, showcasing a blend of humor and human interest for readers.
A week end disclosure by Nathan Shayne, Mackinac Island hotel manager, estimates the proposed Westerner hotel downtown Scottsdale could cost around 1 million dollars or more. The Scottsdale Westerners close their season with a game against the Glendale Sweethearts in the weekend Summer Program.
Funeral services and burial for Martin F. Hayes 58 will be held in Indianapolis Indiana. He died unexpectedly last Sunday while visiting at 7801 E Barlar. A World War II veteran and member of American Legion No 88 he lived in Indianapolis. He is survived by two sisters Kate Lucid of Indianapolis and others.
Five members of the Scottsdale Police Department attended a five day statewide training school at Arizona State University in Tempe. Arthur Jerome Davick Richard D Kaar William F Kay Gerald W Kok and Paul Den Morton were among 52 officers from 16 agencies enrolled. The program ran July 21 to July 25 and covered basic investigation civil rights techniques arrest laws report writing public rescue fugitive investigation patrol defensive tactics firearms safety and evidence presentation.
Mrs. Picha aged 55 dies at home 6916 E Hubbell born in Germany lived in Salem Oregon before moving to Phoenix area Interment at Green Acres Memorial Gardens husband Burl two daughters Delores Meperud of Scottsdale and Joan Picha of Phoenix a sister Augusta Madson of Salem and one grandchild survive.
Paul J. Almhijell son of Mr and Mrs Ole Almhjell of 327 Main Street is now in Navy recruit training. A Scottsdale high school graduate he previously worked at J Chew market before enlisting.
A travel tale from a weekend road trip critiques highway speed limits in several states, notes Arizona per capita accident rates, and observes road conditions. The author praises Scottsdale as a growing residential township and hints at an eventual move there. The piece weaves in local ads and column teasers.
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