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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1949
Page
11
Les Larson, chairman of the Community Christmas party, will meet his committee Friday at the American Legion hall at 7:30 to finalize plans. Volunteers are invited to help, with toy repairs coordinated by Bob Wahl and donations of dates and citrus for stockings requested through Larson or Bob Dillon.
Scottsdale resident E E Brown served as a technical advisor during filming near Hermosillo Mexico for the western film Stampede. He arranged stampede cattle scenes and helped haul cattle for the production at the Tee Bat Tee theatre screening Friday and Saturday.
A brief aphorism warns that careless actions can lead to serious harm or death. It emphasizes safety and caution as essential practices to avoid fatal outcomes.
Twenty three district carriers of the Republic and Gazette newspapers were guests Wednesday night of Jean Witzig, district circulation manager, at a dinner in Vic n Edies cafe. The carriers were honored for their good work during recent months.
In 1769 Benjamin Franklin oversaw mulberry tree planting in Philadelphia guiding the growth of the Pennsylvania silk industry.
Cooperation between Scottsdale property owners and businessmen is shown as paving begins on both sides of East Main street and the west side of North Brown avenue. Work starts on the north side from the Saguaro Inn to Saba's, with later paving on the south side. Concrete slabs will be four inches thick and 16 to 24 feet wide. Financing comes from C. P. Marston A. Canning Harry Lennart Tom Darlington Al Lindsey and Malcolm White.
Mrs. Robert Lewis entertained guests at her home Monday night with three tables of dessert bridge. Winners included Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Hoyer, and Mrs. Irish with prizes awarded to the top players.
Plans for the second annual Maricopa County Fair in Mesa advance rapidly under Marcel Delporte with John C. McPhee as fair commissioner. The event runs February 18 to 26, 1950, featuring 11 competition departments and record entries. Mrs. Alice Jane Quick will supervise entries as premium books go out early next year.
Fame of Scottsdale draws patrons including Lady Ann Peek of London wintering in the Valley and Ethel Barrymore, noted stage screen and radio star, who favor Audrey Hayes knitting nook at Neary's fashion shop.
A compact safety note urges drivers to slow down and be vigilant in areas where children are at play. It stresses reduced speeds, attentive driving, and readiness to stop for kids near streets and schools.
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