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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1974

Page

7

Synthetic oil promises 40 000 mile engine life rise

Houston Police Dept tested a synthetic lubricant Eon E-11 for 20 000 miles with engines, PCV valves and filters showing minimal wear. The oil kept engines within new car specs and could extend intervals to 40 000 miles though at $4.75 a quart in California.

Ron Wells Copley Houston, Tex Earl Maughmer Houston Police Department Maughmer John Williams Eon Oil of Houston Williams Russia Mel Temple Eon Oil of California, Inc Temple California

Aces Prove 7 Trump Moysian Fit Best at New York Championship

George Holland of Ottawa played in the National Men's Pairs Championship in New York City with only seven trump cards, a rare Moysian fit. Aggressive bidding led to four spades where Holland ruffed and used precise finesses to overcome defense, illustrating why more trumps are not always better.

George Holland Ottawa New York City Moysian Alphonse Sonny) Moyse, Jr

Bridge play trivia hints at near top score

On bridge he achieves an even trump split and takes most tricks. The sequence includes a trump ace, dummy entry with a diamond, and a ruff with the last trump. Dummy's two high spades signal good news as declarer reaches eleven tricks for a near top score. Opening lead is king of hearts.

West Declarer Holland Jack East Hearts

Fox Theater auction to sell 40 years of nostalgic fixtures

The City of Phoenix auctiones remaining Fox Theater fixtures as the 1931 theater closed last year and slated for demolition for a new bus terminal. Items include a 50 foot wide screen and original ticket booth, plus four chandeliers initially valued at 8000 dollars each, with bidding starting around 100 dollars apiece. Prominent past acts included Eddie Cantor Betty Grable Ted Lewis and Jackie Coogan. Dick Smith, longtime manager and state fair chairman, calls much of the furnishings junk though some have value.

Phoenix UPI Fox Arizona Eddie Cantor Betty Grable Ted Lewis Jackie Coogan Dick Smith State Fair and Coliseum Board

Tremendous 89 Year Old Volunteer Keeps Moving in L A

Rosa Martin, age 89, volunteers for the Greater Los Angeles affiliate of the American Heart Association. She stays active by sorting mail by ZIP codes, cleaning, cooking, and sweeping, and she watches Dodgers games. Despite arthritis and partial hearing loss, she refuses to sit idle, plans to retire only when God allows.

Frank Rant Copley Nevis Service Rosa‘Martini Eete Martin Heart Association Mrs. Martin

Chaparral High Chess Team Gains Official Status

Chaparral High School’s chess team, guided by Bob Mier, is now official after Inter scholastic Association approval. The squad boasts seven wins and one loss this year and clinched wins over Saguaro Marcos de Niza Brophy Prep and Bourgade High at a recent Prescent Invitational. Mark Schaffer took first among 14 state schools, with standout records for Larry Farkask, Peter Dobson, Mark Schaffer, and Steve Masser.

Chaparral Bob Mier Interscholastic Association Prescent Saguaro Marcos de Niza Brophy Prep Bourgade Mark Schaffer Larry Farkask Peter Dobson Steve Masser

Senior Citizen Where is Mr Lonely

A reader laments many men live alone in empty homes seeking subservient partners. The letter argues older bachelors need cooperation and appreciation to find a companion, with a caution that adults must earn expectations and that both men and women deserve respect. A second missive notes that appreciation is demanded by many, and that hurt from past experiences shapes desires for companionship.

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