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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1960
Page
1
Mayor Mort Kimsey proclaims Clean Up Scottsdale Week from February 22 to 29. Local groups led by Billie Brinkman and Harley B Kelley mobilize volunteers to improve trash disposal, paint cans, and clean downtown streets.
Owen Dean a former public relations man with the Bank of Douglas was named assistant manager of the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce by Chamber Manager Dave Hallstrom. He will expand member participation and oversee regional and national publicity under the chamber work program. Dean is a New Meadow arative who has worked for U S Gypsum in Phoenix and holds a BA from Arizona State University.
Richard Minich of 2646 North Tist place is named the mystery person in a Who's Who in Scortsdate TM event. He receives a first prize of $7.50 and a double bonus for the week, with Mildred Brateel noted in the clues.
Groundbreaking Sunday at 4 04 p.m. marks the start of a 64 by 144 foot educational block at 800 North Miller Road. Rev. Frank Knrouse leads as the church funds the project with pledges and bonds while handling contracting in house. It will sit west of the present unit and include 11 classrooms, a general room, two rest rooms and two storage rooms.
Barry's Little People Fashions in Papago Plaza hosts a Better Baby show on March 30 in Scottsdale area, sponsored by Valley of the Sun Nomads of Avrudaka and Pythian Sisters staff. Open to any baby under five and a half. one child per family unless twins. Entry free. registrations February 1 to 26 at Barry's shop. Entrants will be notified of judging times and health checks. coronation pageant will award royal cups trophies and ribbons.
The Book Center a western slanted book shop with greeting cards and stationery will open next Monday at Pima Plaza by Mrs. Lina Jubber and Mrs. Clyde Matthews. It aims for a cozy browse corner and carries a range of treasures. Jubber moved here nine years ago from Camelback Town and Country Village while Matthews, long-time Phoenix resident, embarks on her first business venture.
Scottsdale town crews started grading and preparing off street parking east of town hall between Main and First Street and for Thunder bird Homes area. City funds will determine soil stabilization and surfacing scope while council will decide on any parking fees. Signs posted at downtown intersections between Indian School and Second and Orange to George ban parking at corner sites to improve traffic vision.
Reports from all committees of the Red Sox Boosters club were received at a Ramada Inn meeting. President Bill Worley said batteries would arrive this week with full sound by March 2. Bob Flores was named opening day events chairman for Scottsdale March 13. Governor Paul Fannin will throw the first ball. Miss Red Sox contest planned. Old Timers Day parade March 17. Elks day noted at a home game.
Maricopa county Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on March 7 at 10 am regarding the petition to abandon Granite Reef Road between Lone Mountain Road and Ashler Hills Road. The affected segment lies in section 13 township 7 north range 4 east Pinnacle Peak Ranches tract.
A $100,000 35,000 square foot permanent quarters permit was issued for the First National Bank of Arizona at Papago Plaza in Scottsdale and McDowell roads. Malouf Construction will build a three drive in window facility designed with Indian theme décor and pre stressed concrete. Eric Lucas will remain as manager of the new permanent unit replacing the temporary staff facility.
By Wednesday only one nomination petition was filed for the Scottsdale council seat, Austin Smith. Incumbents Marron Schrader Pickrell Smith and newly appointed Moya Kelley announced plans to seek re election, while Mayor Mort Kimsey may file for mayor if the charter passes. Filing deadline is Friday Feb 19 at 5 p.m. at town hall.
Scottsdale Medical Center proposes doubling size with a new two story wing of 15000 square feet. Ground floor to house six medical suites and second floor seven suites. The project was presented to the Scottsdale board of architects by designer Ralph Wyatt. Location cited as 218 East Stetson Drive.
The Board of Architects and Town Council approved a new Saba’s store to be built on the southeast corner of Brown and First Avenue. Designed by Wong and Associates, the unit features an adobe ground floor with Western styling and a diagonal entry at the corner.
Mildred Bratzel resigned from the Scottsdale Town Council after moving from the city. Moya Kelley of 521 West Fourth Street was named to succeed her. Kelley is a Scottsdale Savings & Loan executive and active in local groups. Bratzel praised the council’s reception and offered future help.
The town manager calls for a yes vote on four bond items on the upcoming ballot to fund a new municipal building, expanded sewer mains, road widening at the Indian School and Scottsdale road intersection, and the relocation of an irrigation ditch. The measures aim to improve government efficiency, reduce prison costs, relieve crowding, and extend sewer service as growth continues.
Duff Dodd a retired civil investigator and former career service man is named by Mayor Martimsey to the Scottsdale Board of Adjustments. He and his wife live at White Feather apartments and moved to Scottsdale last July from California, with a permanent home in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania. He served in the Armed Forces from 1914 to 1945 in the Army Infantry Cavalry Air Signal Corps and since 1945 has worked in Navy recruiting. He is a charter member of the Scottsdale Elks lodge and active in the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce.
Scottsdale voters head to Town Hall on Main Street for the February 23 election on the city charter and bond issues. Polls open 6 AM to 7 PM. Eligible voters must reside in Arizona one year and in Scottsdale six months. property owners within town limits may vote on the bond issue.
A log from a fireplace lit curtains, sparking a blaze that gutted the Smiley residence at 5383 Rockridge Road. Rural Fire Department sent eleven rigs. only the bedroom survived. Estimated loss around $85,000, with Indian baskets and blankets, art treasures, furniture, and clothing destroyed.
Second annual Jaycee sanctioned horse show to be staged at the Rodeo grounds March 5 and 6 offers more than 1500 in trophies and awards plus over 500 in cash prizes. Chairman Bill Collins says the event expects over 400 entries from more than six states.
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