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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1960
Page
1
Scattered through Scottedale, cars parked on downtown streets were supposedly offered a “gilded” mining theme. Promoters claimed gold ingots would fetch at least twice the mining price, while a BeBe Barbara shop on Wall Street advertised. The Beattaduie district’s 1966 annual plan shows many homes to be built, with builders listing totals.
The Tong awaits entry at the Seatts Dale Hitihily Center on Friday August 18 as facilities near readiness. Clarence Allan, recreation director, says bathhouse will open but baskets are delayed and clothes check remains uncertain. The dedication includes Gordon Allison, Carhart, Reese, and Mayer Mont Kina with life saving demo and ceremony transitions.
Scottsdale civic leaders meet with Chamber of Commerce to plan closer cooperation, addressing town plans and resources, financing, and infrastructure. Jaycees and underwriting committees secure national finals rodeo events with Scottsdale chosen for host amid strong local support and expected nationwide television coverage.
The Little Sisters of the Bear auxiliary hosts a charity carnival at Retreat to raise funds for aged care. The event features a flea pond, post, handmade items, amusements, and a dinner starting at five with evening program to follow. Proceeds support care for the aged regardless of color or creed.
Papago Lanes on 1640 South Scettedale Road will open for leagues and bowlers the week of September 16 after a construction delay. General contractor Gilbert and Bolan completed a study indicating the opening around September 19.
Scottsdale school officials outlined a bond plan to raise about 4.6 million to fund four new elementary sites plus major high school work by fall 1961. The plan includes Coronado High School completion at 1.786 million and four election measures in October to finance growth.
A Scottsdale School district projection by Superintendent Dean K. Ashe predicts over 12,000 new residents with 8,684 households in Beattadale. The forecast counts residents in major subdivisions and excludes individual homes and late scattered apartments.
About 260 Arizona educators from Scottsdale and other communities travel to Flagstaff for the annual Arizona Education Association Leaders Conference. Sessions run four days with a banquet opening the event and speeches by NEA leaders Dr Frederick Jacob and John H Starie. Virgil Gillenwater will welcome attendees at the USC Campus with remarks by Senator Robert W Proehtion and Prescott High School’s Warner Dixon presiding.
Paul Feltman announces candidacy for reelection to the Scottsdale School District Board of Trustees. He has served five years and is a past president of Scottsdale Rotary and Civile Coordinating Council, with ties to the Ativona School Board Association and local business and civic groups. He and his wife Babe reside at 6727 North third Place with two children.
Sponsors pledge funds for the U S Rodeo championships to be held in Scottadale in November 1920s. Ruch commits one thousand dollars toward the event with support from Lee Ackerman Richard L Corsine Frank Gilbert Roy Wales and others. Finals expected to draw about 26000 attendees across three performances as part of Scottadale Jaycees efforts.
The Scottadale Progress announces a Back-To-School edition arriving August 25 in mailboxes and newsstands. Merchants tout bargains for students from kindergarten through law school as local schools and prep moves are covered. Readers can call WH 6-d441 to share a student going away to school.
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