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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1948

Page

5

Red Cross Aquacade At Local Pool Tuesday Aug 24

The Sun Valley pool hosts a two hour free aquacade presented by the Maricopa chapter of the American Red Cross on Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Kent S Bramwell directs as master of ceremonies with a water dance by swimmers and audience.

Sun Valley Scottsdale Maricopa American Red Cross Kent S. Bramwell Bouys and Belles John Phillips Red Cross Arizona

Smith For Governor Committee Named

The Jim Smith for Governor campaign headquarters in Phoenix appoints John Smithson as chairman of the Citizens for Jim Smith committee of Scottsdale. The local officers named include Stanley Winsor as vice chairman W B Matlock as secretary and EB Y Alguud and Jared John as treasurers.

Phoenix John Smithson Scottsdale Bassett Wright Chandler Smith Smithson Stanley Winsor W. B. Matlock EB. Y. Alguud Jared John

Couple departs Scottsdale for two week vacation

Mr and Mrs Bud Ginn left their home in Scottsdale Saturday August 14 to vacation in Gallburg or They will visit relatives there during the next two weeks. Mr and Mrs Joe Hopkins are the parents of a girl born August 13 in Good Samaritan hospital Phoenix.

Bud Ginn Scottsdale Gollburg Joe Hopkins Good Samaritan Hospital Phoenix

Scottsdale School Tax Sets Average County Rate Rise

Scottsdale open houses set for September 7 with registration August 28 at 9 to 3. Teachers Wilburn Dick and Women Frye announce new students. high school additions include four rooms and a radio workshop. County tax rates rise with Scottsdale at 4.25 dollars per thousand, up from 2.95, mirroring countywide trend.

Scottsdale Wilburn Dick Women Frye Cliff Carpenter Scottsdale Kiwanis Club

Harless Campaign Office Opened Here

The Harless-for-Governor committee opened a Scottsdale headquarters in the McBurney Realty office. Assistant chairman Mrs Earl Good and chairman Mrs Frank B Stevenson will staff 10 a m to 4 p m, Monday through Friday, inviting residents to visit for campaign matters literature and match folders.

Harless-for-Governor McBurney Realty Office Scottsdale Earl Good Frank B. Stevenson Good Scottsdal

Tommy Butler Hurt Slightly In Fall On Main Street

Little Tommy Butler son of Mr and Mrs Vernie Butler of 215 West Main street was slightly injured Friday morning August 13 in a fall from a horse near his home on Main Street. He was taken to the Medical Dental building for treatment of bruises and minor cuts then returned home.

Tommy Butler Vernie Butler West Main Street Main Street Jack Butler Medical Dental Building

Willmoth seeks seat in District 19 legislature

Joe Willmoth, longtime Scottsville resident and appliance dealer, announces his candidacy for Representative of District 19. He has 30 years in Mari copa county, 28 with Central Arizona Light & Power, prior grocery chair, and two years running Willmoth Appliance. World War I veteran pledges to serve farmers workers and business people if nominated September 7 and elected in November.

Joe Willmoth Willmoth Maricopa County Central Arizona Light & Power Company Scottsdale

Eleanor Martin Named Big Sister at USC

Miss Eleanor Martin of Scottsdale was among 76 women at Arizona State College Tempe chosen to be Big Sisters for the 1948 49 school year. The Big Sisters will be assigned to new coeds to help acquaint them with college life. Selection was based on scholarship activity and character.

Eleanor Martin Scottsdale Arizona State College

Kiwanis Club Hears Atomic Energy Talk

The Scottsdale Kiwanis welcomed George A. Ballam, Arizona Department of Mineral Resources field engineer, as guest speaker. He traced atomic energy research from early development to peaceful uses and explained atomic processes. He noted uranium deposits in northern Arizona and plans to test and possibly recover the vein, potentially linking to Colorado and Utah deposits. Cliff Carpenter introduced Ballam.

Scottsdale Kiwanis Club George A. Ballam Arizona Department of Mineral Resources Ballam Arizona Colorado Utah

Scottsdale couple plans White Mountains vacation

Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Sharp of Scottsdale and Mrs. Glen Opdyke of Michigan left August 16 for a week's vacation in the White Mountains. Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Wilson and family visited in Globe on Saturday, August 14.

C. T. Sharp Scottsdale Glen Opdyke Michigan White Mountains Mrs. O. C. Wilson Globe

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