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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1961

Page

5

Ellen Adler Engaged to Wed Paul Widmer Jr

The engagement of Ellen Adler daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Adler of 17 N 45th St is announced to Paul F Widmer Jr son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul F Widmer Sr of Natrona Heights Pa Ellen graduated Scottsdale High School 1939 homecoming queen plans elementary education at Arizona State University Pom Pom Squad and Alpha Delta Pi He is a Tempe High School coach and Sun Devil football alumnus Phi Epsilon Kappa member The couple will marry Saturday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Tempe

Robert E. Adler N. 45Th St Ellen Paul F. Widmer Jr Paul F Widmer Sr Natrona Heights Miss Adler Scottsdale High School Arizona State University ASU

Mary Hofer to Wed Rudy Strasser in Scottsdale Church

Mary Hofer and Rudy Strasser plan a 7 pm ceremony at Valley Presbyterian Church Scottsdale with Rev Herbert L an dis officiating. The bride will wear a lavender blue David Goodstein gown and carry white roses. after the ceremony they will host guests at their new home 7018 N 68th Pl Scottsdale.

Mary Hofer Rudy Strasser the Valley Presbyterian Church Scottsdale Herbert Landis David Goodstein 68H

Club Decorates A Money Tree For Retarded Children

The General Electric Wires Club will host a Christmas meeting tomorrow at 8 p.m. at the Washington Women's Club. Members will decorate a Money Tree for the Arizona School for Retarded Children, with funds presented by Mrs. William Unen, the club president.

General Electric Wires Club Washington Women’s Club Arizona School William Unen

Pilot Club Elects New Scottsdale Officers

New officers of the Scottsdale Pilot’s International were elected at a meeting held this week at the home of Mrs. Joe McDer.

Scottsdale Pilot’s International Joe McDer

Visitors Arrive for Scottsdale Winter Season at Ride-N-Rock Ranch

The Scottsdale scene welcomes returning guests from Canada and varied U.S. states for another cold season. Notables include Mrs. Dorothy Patterson and Mrs. Alice Burr, with December guests Dr. and Mrs. Oscar Schwidetsky, and Elroy Sherman and Richard Gunthorp among others. January arrivals feature Leonard Krez and Charles Evans, while February brings Tom Duggan and Pyke Johnson, all long-time visitors to the Ride-N-Rock Ranch on Indian Bend Road.

Scottsdale Canada U.S Ride-N-Rock Ranch Indian Bend Road Dorothy Patterson Alice Burr Los Angeles Oscar Schwidetsky Ramsay N.J Elroy Sherman Ashtabula Ohio Richard Gunthorp Lake Forest Ill Sidney Congden Shaker Heights Clarence Budington Kellands Ralph Longstaff Evanston Ride-N-Rock Leonard Krez Chicago Charles Evans Larchmont N.Y Jervis Webb Winna Gracey Birmingham Mich Ed Hastings Indianapolis Tom Duggan Tex Pyke Johnson Washington, D.C George Kenyon Hinsdale Helen Holland Chalfant Springfield Fred P. Hall Sioux Falls M.D Charles W. James Falls City Neb Leland Johnson Winnetka David Price Oklahoma City Jacaranda Soloma Vista Irving Daniels Forest Hills Long Island Land Shore West Fourth Street Leonard Pratt Rydal Penn Sand Shore Clarence Eilermann Richmond Heights Harold Renaud Lansing Clyde Morner J. Hueston Smith Louisiana Edminton Ross Rodger Western Park Indian School Road John Spengler Walt Wilger Albuquerque N.M Virgil Davis Minneapolis Russell Sapp Hibbing Massachusetts Oriole Robert Holbrook Wellesley Hills Roy Mumston Worchester William Crowley Needham Curt Gowdy Wellesley Hillis Tom McCarthy Boston Pres Hobeen Quincy Labon Whittaker William Liston L.K. van Sickle Frankfort R. A. Burrell Akron Everett Wood Durant Dayo Second Street W. J. Dixon Cleve O. B. Koerfer Cheyenne Wyo J. C. Lobdell Grosse Point Louis Hillers Omaha Ed Weaver Lincoln J. Johnson Paul Richards Waxahachi Donald Pomeroy Syracuse Sanderson Frank Pearce Mason City Iowa West Second Street Montana D. C. Dunham Columbia Falls John van Nortwick Geneva Azura Jeffrey Good Galesburg Clarence Mullrooney St. Paul Minn Walter Honebrink D. S. Egbert la Grange L. C. Staley Pullman Wash M. G. Wallace White Feather Apartments Arthur Podolak Aurora John B. Myers Libby Mont White Feather Earl Boyle Ada Pat Feeneys Pierre S. Oak Walter Scotts Sam Smith Durham N. Hamp

Social Roundup of Winter Guests and Festivals

The piece lists dozens of seasonal residents and visitors at Phoenix area apartments and hotels. It notes names and home towns from Worcester to Denver, plus concerts at Phoenix College and a large holiday party hosted by the Davies family. The tone mixes social notices with upcoming performances and seasonal arrivals.

Stanley J. Davies E. Vernon Davies Sharon Theodore Johnson Roy Shultz Gerald Hughes Forrest Akie Roy Schmitz Mel Bramen Col Beryl Parks Jack Brown Sidney B. Weiner Dorothy Cowan Effie Cunningham Sharon Shultz Mia Fulkerson

Christmas Tea Honors Members

The American Association of University Women hosts a Christmas tea honoring new members from 3 to 5 p.m. at Mrs. F.M. D'Amato's home, 7342 Brookview Way, Clearwater Hills, Scottsdale.

American Association of University Women F.M. D’amato Brookview Way Clearwater Hills Scottsdale

Tri T Society Plan A Gift Exchange

The Tri T Society chapter D meets Wednesday at 12 30 p m at Mrs Frank Lobriola s home with Mrs R C Johnston as co host. Gifts will be exchanged and a Christmas party will highlight the gathering.

Tri T Society Frank Lobriola R.C. Johnston

Theta Sigma Phi Meets Tomorrow in Phoenix

Mrs. Charles E. Still Jr of Scottsdale will be guest speaker at the Phoenix Chapter meeting of Theta Sigma Phi at the Press Club in Hotel Westward Ho tomorrow at noon. She will discuss childhood in Tibet and Tibetan customs and philosophy. Chapter vice president Mrs. John M. Ross presides. reservations are led by Mrs. Melvin Myland.

Charles E. Still, Jr Scottsdale Phoenix Theta Sigma Phi Press Club Hotel Westward Ho Still Tibet John M. Ross Melvin Myland

Desert Doings In Scottsdale Newcomers and Family News

Mrs Anna Perron of Clairmont Canada is visiting granddaughter Mrs Richard Viges in Scottsdale. Lisa born Nov 21 makes Perron a great grandmother. Mrs Frank Reed hospitalised in Denver for Thanksgiving with friends. Reed family moved from Colorado. Mrs Lloyd G Hooker opened winter home on 54th Street after summer in Michigan. George Walmsley and sons Bill and Dick moved to 4136 N Invergordon Rd from Kalispell Montana. Walmsley in investment banking. Newcomers in Greater Scottsdale Mr and Mrs William Tracy and family from Canton Ohio live at 5119 N 42nd PL. Mr and Mrs James G Edmiston Jr returned to 3651 N Jokake Rd after stay in Los Angeles.

Anna Perron Clairmont Canf Richard Viges E. Montecito Viges Lisa George Walmsley Bill Invergordon Rd Walmsleys Kalispell Montana Walmsley Scottsdale William Tracy James G. Edmiston Jr N. Jokake Rd Los Angeles Calif

Wyoming Club Plans Christmas Party in Phoenix

The Wyoming Club of Arizona schedules a Christmas party and pot luck dinner for Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Phoenix Woman's Clubhouse. Former Wyoming residents and visitors are invited and expected to attend per President Tom Bracken. For more information call AL 3-9541.

Wyoming Club of Arizona Phoenix Woman’s Clubhouse W. Earll Dr Wyoming Tom Bracken

Scottsdale Heart Sunday Chairmen Lead Fund Campaign

Mrs. Gerald Dutra heads the Scottsdale Heart Sunday effort with committee members Mrs. Dennis Beaumarchais Mrs. H Gordon Farrar Mrs. Hugh Hull Mrs. Sammel Hosmer Mrs. Raymond Nelson and Mrs. Philip Schrader. The Scottsdale Heart Committee earned two Certificates of Merit at the 1961 Arizona Heart Association Convention for high per capita income and high percentage income gain in cities over 10 000 population. The group emphasizes research community service and education as heart disease remains a leading killer.

H. Gordon Farrar Hugh Hull Sammel Hosmer Raymond Nelson Philip Schrader Scottsdale Heart Committee Zona Heart Association Scottsdale Heart Sunday Dutra Heart Fund Scottsdale’s Heart Fund Committee San Miel Samuel Hosmer W. Fourth St Ugh Hull E. Calle del Norte Raymond

Art Students To Take Outdoor Trip

Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Department announces a field trip for art students on Friday December 14 at 9 am. Students should bring art materials, including easel and camp stool, a thermos, and wear comfortable clothes for painting or sketching outdoors. In bad weather, meet at the park building 315 East Second Street.

Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Department Park Building E. Second St

Tavan Students Attend Tucson Meet

Five students from Tavan Elementary School attended the statewide Arizona Association of Student Councils meeting at the University of Arizona on December 1. Betty Smith served as president, Jeff Ptak as vice president, Tibby Jones as secretary, with Linda Elliot and Beth Sullivan also participating. The event included a two day program and a field trip to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.

Tavan Arizona Association of Student Councils University of Arizona Betty Smith Tavan Council Jeff Ptak Tibby Jones Linda Elliot Beth Sullivan Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Girls Club Receives Gift From Sorority Chapter

The Alpha Phi Beta Sigma Phi chapter presented two card tables to the Girl's Club. Mrs. John Marchildon at 6225 E Palo Verde Lane arranged the purchase. Mrs. Jack Foster and Mrs. Walter Gober served as presenters.

Alpha Phi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Girl’s Club of Scottsdale John Marchildon E. Palo Verde Lane Jack Foster

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