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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1949
Page
7
Taxpayers in the Scottsdale Volunteer Fire district voted 77 to 22 to disband the company during a special session led by Fire Chief Malcolm White. The vote ends months of dispute over local fire protection and dissolves the district’s fire company.
The Scottsdale Post Office expansion begins with foundation laid and floor poured as walls go up. The addition will extend 35 feet to the rear and match the original width in brick construction. Owner Earl Shipp predicts storage space ready for the Christmas rush.
Les Larson, chairman of the Scottsdale Christmas party committee, called a meeting for Friday at 7 30 p.m. in the American Legion hall. All committee members should attend and inviting locals to join the effort. Time is short and final plans must be made. Local businesses urged to start decorating for the holiday season.
Motorola Inc makers of radios and technical equipment may plan a research laboratory in Scottsdale area. Reports say the firm purchased a site west of Scottsdale on 56th street south of Indian School road. D E Noble vice president may visit the Valley before Phoenix officials confirm the proposed lab and possible housing for workers. Motorola's head office is in Chicago.
William L. Joyce, chairman of the 1950 Scottsdale Community Chest drive, thanks contributors and solicitors for their help. He notes the campaign has reached 51 percent of its $4,000 goal and urges canvassers to turn in funds by December 3.
The Shah of Iran visits Scottsdale Friday at 9 am during a two day U S tour. escorted by the Arizona Highway Patrol, he rides in a black Packard with staff and photographers along a route past Camelback Road Second Street and the grammar school. Guests and students will view the royal party from designated points during the morning drive.
Scottsdale High School announces Mom and Dad Night with Know Your School and Meet the Teachers in the Classrooms. Activities start at 7 30 p m with a day at school format, including home room sessions and a brief assembly. Each class runs about ten minutes.
Friday includes a Shah of Iran visit at 9 00 am and a WSCS Bazaar at Wesley Hall Methodist church from 2 00 to 5 00 pm. Saturday features SHS Basketball Bea vers and Wickenburg Wranglers at 7 00 pm and a VFW Auxiliary meeting at Coronado school. Monday lists Kiwanis and Boys club meetings at 7 30 pm at Vic n Eddies cafe and the Clubhouse at Main street and School avenue.
A two story Scottsdale structure at Main Street and Scottsdale Road suffered severe fire damage within 24 hours of the Scotts dale Volunteer Fire District dissolution. Tempe volunteers and Rural Fire Protection Co. crews fought the blaze for over an hour with spontaneous combustion suspected. The Picket Fence shop, run by Drs. Doris Curtis, was the only occupied space, likely losing merchandise. the building was slated for razing for the Westerners Hotel project.
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