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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1950

Page

16

Howard Pyle Rally Set For Friday Mani

Republicans and Democrats are invited to hear Howard Pyle the Republican governor candidate at a Friday rally August 18 at 8 o clock on Scottsdale High School front lawn. Local candidates N H Oliver W H Dixon Alexander Sandy Laird and George W Blake will speak with Orme Lewis introducing Pyle.

Howard Pyle Scotisdalians Pyle Scottsdale High School Scottsdale Orme Lewis N. H. Oliver

Legion Chief Calls Legionnaires to Reawaken Post

Alvin Brown of Sipe Peterson Post No. 44 urged local Legionnaires to wake from dormancy, boost meetings, and prepare for national emergencies. He stressed education and community outreach with planned lectures and public meetings. Committee chairs named include Malcolm White athletics Charles Martin Americanism and Alexander Laird child welfare.

Alvin Cotton) Brown Sipe-Peterson Post The American Legion Brown Legion Ccivilan Malcolm White Charles Martin Alexander Sandy) Laird

Start Construction of LDS Church in Scottsdale Ward

Dedication ceremonies mark the start of a five acre site on Citrus road and Smith avenue for a new 7 800 square foot LDS church to serve Scottsdale Ward. R Melvin Johnson led ground breaking with a Scottsdale growth note and a Missionaries quartet performed during the program.

Church of the Scottsdale Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Citrus Road Smith Avenue R. Melvin Johnson Phoenix Stake Marion Smith D. Virgil Nelson Scottsdale Ward G. W. Carlile John Smithson Jarad C. John Missionnaires Scott McClellan

Primary Registrations Show 27 Per Cent Gain

Mort Nimsey, district manager of Central Arizona Licht and Power, says gas main construction will begin the day after Labor Day September 5. The line connects north of Scottsdale to Camelback Inn, serving about 60 to 65 customers including nearby resorts, with gas expected by October. Residents near the line should arrange service at the Calapco office on North Brown Avenue.

Mort Nimsey Scottsdale Central Arizona Licht and Power Company Paradise Valley Camelback Road Camelback Inn Calapco North Brown Avenue

Democrats Lead as Scottsdale Registers Grow in 1950

County records show total September 12 primaries registrations at 1803 in Scottsdale area with Democrats holding a two to one edge over Republicans. West Scottsdale precinct reports 705 Democrats 338 Republicans while East lists 559 Democrats 171 Republicans. Baltz totals 1966 Democrats 590 Republicans.

Scolsdale Maricopa County Sunnyslope Cave Creek Scottsdale and Baltz District 11 Scottsdale

Chamber Softballers Bid In Coolidge ASA State Tourney Opener

Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce nine open ASA state tournament play in Coolidge Friday night at 6 30 facing Blakely VFW Phoenix. Ted White will likely start on the mound for the locals in the opener. The Arizona USA tourney features nineteen teams in a double elimination format. A players meeting is set for Thursday at 7 30 pm on the high school diamond followed by a prairie session.

Chamber ASA Coolidge Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Blakely-Vfw Phoenix Arizona USA Ted White Chasaber

Cyan Loew to Represent Scottsdale in Miss Arizona Pageant

Cyan Loew a 20 year old from Scottsdale will represent the city in the Miss Arizona Pageant in Phoenix at 8 30 p.m. at Westward Ho. She has a diverse career as a dancer swimmer actor and model and leads the Even Loew Players. Born in New York City November 14 1929 she began dancing at four acted on Let's Pretend at eight swam competitively and has modeled for Conover Agency and Neiman Marcus. She appeared in Fort Apache Stations West Sound of Fury and Strange Bedfellows and Harvey and has understudied in The Glass Menagerie. She organized the Junior Minute Men during rheumatic fever convalescence and graduated from Scottsdale High School before one year at Arizona State University.

Scottsdale New York City Evan Dallas Westward Ho Conover Modeling Agency New York Neiman Marcus Fort Apache Sombrero Playhouse Strange Bedfellows Harvey Glass Menagerie Joanne Dru Clifton N. J

Blake Seeks State House Seat in District 11 Race

George W. Blake 37 of Scottsdale announced his bid for Representative in Legislative District No. 11 with the Republican primary in September. A WWII veteran, he served in the China Burma India theater and is a captain in the Air Force reserve. He leads public relations for the Arizona Young Republicans and promotes Howard Pyle's gubernatorial campaign. Blake produced the Scottsdale Horse Rodeo for the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce and attended a Pyle for Governor rally at Scottsdale High School.

George W. Blake Scottsdale Burma-India Theatre Air Force Reserve Arizona Young Republicans League Pyle Howard Pyle

Walter Starks Receives Navy Active Duty Orders

Walter Starks Jr. of MMI receives active duty orders from the United States Navy. He is the first naval reservist in the area to be called. He will report to Los Angeles on August 29 to receive further orders.

Walter Starks, Jr United States Navy Navy Los Angeles Calif

Community meetings scheduled this week

Tonight at 7 30 p m the Chamber of Commerce softball meeting at the high school. Friday August 18 at 7 30 p m Pyle for Governor rally on the high school lawn. 7 30 p m Kiwanis club meeting at the Hogan cafe. 7 30 p m Boys club meeting.

Kiwanis Club Hogan Cafe

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