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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1970
Page
4
A Valley charity ball at the Westward Ho drew 1,100 guests who admired hundreds of artificial blossoms, garlands, and a parade of designer gowns. The standout moment was a matron in a white organza gown trimmed with red velvet, bought for 17.50 as a nightgown, with matching red shoes at 5.95, prompting amused pride from her husband.
Receipts from the 1969 Desert Debutante Ball totalled $8,000 for Scottsdale area charities including Devereux Day School, Scottsdale Foundation for Blind Children and Dope Stop in the Scottsdale School District. Ball chair Mrs Joseph R Powell announced profits would be held in trust for a future large gift to the community. Newly named Desert Foundation Auxiliary officers were listed, with the group meeting at Mrs Norman B Johnson’s home. Scottsdale Girls Club winners were named in national contests, with regional competition ahead. Scheherazade themed Phoenix Musical Theatre Guild Spring ball was announced for April 4 at Mountain Shadows resort with chairwomen and executive committee revealed. Four Scottsdale high school students were named local winners in the 1970 Betty Crocker Search for the American Homemaker of Tomorrow.
Scottsdale Woman's Club hosts an 8 pm skit at Scotts dale Congregational United Church of Christ featuring Jane Davis. Agincourt Daughters of the British Empire host a lunch at Mrs. Karel Van Reusen's home. Arizona State University Faculty Wives Club coffee events announced. Nurses Association District 18 meets with Frank Kelly on health legislation. YWCA pottery demo by Christopher Schweitzer at YWCA Ranch House. WAVES and Arcadia Woman's Club activities noted. Junior Woman's Club luncheon reservations close. Scottsdale Wives tour Arizona Capitol. AAUW meeting at Knerr home features Gourmet Cooking discussion. Soroptimist Club lunch at Lulu Belle Restaurant. reservations with Miss Ruby Wright.
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