Role Of Scottsdale Women In Library Growth Told By Mrs Kent
Forty five Scottsdale women donated 7000 hours to the Scottsdale Public Library in 1960. led by Mrs Philip Kent the steering committee, they dusted, arranged, checked out books and helped run the busy community center building. The library checked out 50000 books in 1960, a fivefold turnover with only 10000 volumes, as Scottsdale readers supported the library. Mrs Kent, from Jackson Wyoming via Italy, joined the Scottsdale Women's Club six years ago and helped form the library committee and envision a new building. Her only hobby beside the library is civil defense, reflecting wartime Europe experiences.
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Scottsdale
Mrs. Kent
Scottsdale Public
Kent
Europe
Legion Women Make Plans for Past Commanders Dinner
The Women’s Auxiliary of American Legion Sipe Peterson Post 44 will meet at 7 30 PM Monday at the legion hall 111 East First Street. They will plan the Past Commanders dinner party to be held Friday evening.
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Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion
Sipe Peterson
Legion Hall
E. First St
Papago Plaza Merchants Eye Flag at Center of Plaza
Ed Lazarus, manager of the A J Bayless market in Papago Plaza, surveyed the bare flagpole in the plaza center after holiday lights were removed. The scene prompts questions about what should rise atop the pole.
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Papago Plaza
Ed Lazarus
A.J. Bayless Market
Scottsdale Newcomers Fashion Show Draws 100 Plus Attendees
More than one hundred Scottsdale women attended the Valentine’s Day fashion show luncheon of the Scottsdale Newcomers Club at Phoenix Country Club. President Mrs. Elliott Perritt received. hostess chair Mrs. Herbert L. Wilkins assisted. Mrs. John C. Bingham provided piano music as models from the club displayed spring attire.
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Scottsdale
Scottsdale Newcomers Club
Phoenix Country Club
Elliott E. ‘Perritt
E. Elm Dr
Anne Bredeen
Herbert L. Wilkins
E. Loma Land
John C. Bingham
Philip C.’ Wright
W. A. Eldred
E. Minnetona
Mrs Van Wagenen High-Score Winner At Card Club
Mrs William S Van Wagenen was high score winner as Mrs W D Walker hosted her neighborhood bridge club at 4110 N 57th St Special guest was Mrs Clyde Meggett of Eau Claire Wis Members attending included Mrs Dewey Kalfsbeek Charles B Steele C G Robbins Harold E Cluff R E Widmark and the hostess Dessert apple cream pudding and coffee were served at the end of the evening.
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William S. van Wagenen
W. D. Walker
Bridge Club
N. 57Th’ St
Clyde Meggett
Eau Claire
Wis
Mmes. Dewey’ Kalfsbeek
Charles B. Steele
C. G. Robbins
Harold E. Cluff
R. “E. Widmark
van Wagenen
Wisconsin families visit relatives across states
Mr and Mrs R L Fisher of Dearborn Michigan and their son Jeffery stay with Mrs Charles Kemp at 5438 E Avalon Dr. They visit the C G Robbins family at 5615 E Argyle Dr, neighbors in Fennimore Wisconsin years ago. Mrs Clyde Meggett of Eau Claire is staying with Mr and Mrs Dewey Kalfsbeek at 4113 N 56th St until March. Mr and Mrs W H Hicks recently celebrated their first wedding anniversary with a dinner at Safaris French Quarters and live at 5701 El Moiterosa Street after moving from Saratoga Wyoming.
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Toy. Soto
California
Resience
Soté
Adele Espejo
Phoenix
St. Gregory’s Church
R. L
Fisher
Dearborn, Mich
Jeffery
Charles Kemp
E. Avalon Dr
C. G. Robbins
E. Argyle Dr
Harold Plattner
Fennimore, Wis
Fennimore
Clyde Meggett
Eau Claire, Wis
W. H. Hicks
Safari
Hicks
el Moiterosa’ Street
Saratoga
Wyo
Democratic Women Luncheon Sets Talk on Anti-Communism
The Paradise Democratic Women's Club hosts a Tuesday noon luncheon at Black Angus with guest speaker Col. Francis O Keefe at 203 S Yucca Dr. He discusses the Valley wide fight against communism. Reservations via Mrs Juanita Richards at 2824 N 68th Pl by Sunday evening WH 5 3839.
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Paradise
Democratic Women’s’ Club
Black Angus
Francis O’keefe
Yucca Dr
Arizona
Juanita Richards
68Th Pl
Richards
War Story Night at Papago Room Promotes Grateful Table
A BPW club event at the Papago Room features a veteran sharing a prisoner of war tale titled Laughing. The evening opens with a social hour and continues with dinner at a Washington themed table as part of an alloted program.
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BPW
Papago Oe
National Bani, Lh
Tell
Ness
School lesson leads children to Scottsdale Library field trip
Miss Denise TM guided pupils to read and act while visiting the Scottsdale Public Library. Mrs. John Slocarr, head librarian, gave each child a library card and explained borrowing rules. Mrs. H A Wilson, storytelling volunteer, shared tales with TM Friends of the Library members present. Children Miguel Ochoa Henry Alieti Auk and their teacher Miss Soneo accompanied by hats and fashion items joined the outing.
Frayed Shirts Turn to Hospital Gowns for Brazil Mission
Bea Fissell of East Verde Lane leads the Women's Society of Prince of Peace Lutheran in repurposing old men’s shirts into hospital gowns for Lutheran missionaries in Brazil. Volunteers cut collars and cuffs, bind edges, and convert shirts into usable gowns, producing 40 so far for three Brazilian missionaries.
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Bea
Robert
Fissell
East Verde Lane
Women’s Society of
Prince of Peace
Brazil
Lutheran Church
Women’s
Local visitors and extended families call in at city homes
The scene centers on residents and guests in multiple homes. Mr and Mrs Paul Crowder and family of 7325 East Cak visit for several days. Seattle visitors Phil Gazurd and Ray Early with family join gatherings. Mrs Cak Hice of Carlin Nevada spends time with the Early family. Guests watch Milton Berle Show and celebrate a birthday with a cowboy theme for the Dole child. Various relatives from Missouri Iowa and Washington visit Palm City during the Easter season and holidays.
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Paul Crowder
Phil Gazurd
Seattle
Wash
E. Oak
Ray Early
Suzanne
Melody
Michele
Lafayette. Blvd
Milton Berle
Christiansen
Robert Strampe
Detroit
Mich
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Philip Kent
Legion
Ed Bazarus
Papago’ Plaza Merchants Association
Scottsddle
Harmony- Club
Arizona Federation of Women’s’ Clubs
Tom ‘Sansom
Calle- Camelia
Wiliam Burrs
Bévan ‘Jones
Lazarus
Mre, Philip C, Wright
Gerald A. Faber
Mrs
F. B. Ritchey
Lester Hill
Mrs. van Wagenen
Origina EE
Maatt & Brown
Ed Scottsdalia
W. E. Hillyard
Ste. Joseph, Mo
Safari Hotel
Douglas Dole
Robert Dole
E. Orange Dr
Donnie
Dean
Bob Tharpe
Mike Noble
Allen Ekberg
Eric Marsh
Laura Broderick
Robert W. Christiansen
Austin EE. Capp
W.willetta
Soma
Marvel Behn and
Beckie
Boon, Iowa
Harlan. E. Fleming
Des Moines
Iowa
Forest Kinder
E. Thomas Rd
Hawaii
Scottsdale Road
Ladies of
N. Scottsdale Road
Whitney
Snoo J
Petty Onms
Vettijohns
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