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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1950

Page

10

Mrs Cawdhron Stead Visits Mr Aledo and Returns

Mrs Cawdhron Stead and Mrs Earl Good return home Sunday after visiting at the home of Mr Aledo Illinois.

Proclamation Declares March as Red Cross Month in 1950

Cliff Carpenter of the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce proclaims March as Red Cross month urging liberal contributions. The proclamation notes Red Cross roles in disaster relief, first aid, home nursing, veterans aid, and service programs, dated February 20, 1950.

American National Red Cross Red Cross Red Cross Fund United States Cliff Carpenter Scottsdale

72 Ladies Attend Cooking School at Scottsdale High

Seventy two women attended a cooking school hosted by Central Arizona Light and Power at Scottsdale High School. Calapco's postwar hero Ruth Kruger directed the event with Rindalee Purinton as home advisor. Gas and electric appliances were demonstrated, cooking was shown, and door prizes awarded.

Central Arizona Light and Power Company Scottsdale High School Calapco Ruth Kruger Calapco Home Service Bureau Rindalee Purinton

Wesley Segner Publishes Local Craftsmen Book

Wes Segner president of the Arizona Craftsmen council and author releases a Scottsdale crafts pamphlet. The book features photographs and explanations of local craftsmen and a short history of crafts in Scottsdale.

Wesley Segner Scottsdale Wes Segner The Arizona Craftsmen Council

Rebuilding of Orangedale Store Confirmed on East Thomas Road

Scottsdale Progress reports on page four February 16 that the Orangedale store on East Thomas road is being rebuilt after a fire. A caller identifying as Mrs. Stewart says Ross E. Ball operated the store during the blaze, while Martha Harpst had not run it for at least two years.

Scottsdale Orangedale East Thomas Road Stewart Ross E. Ball Martha Harpst

Hardware stores showcase home appliances in cooperative program

Willmoth Appliance and Scottsdale Hardware cooperated with Calapco in a program. Demonstrations featured an eight foot Hotpoint freezer and a Sunbeam toaster by Willmoth's while Scottsdale Hardware displayed the new 1950 Frigidaire model and Sunbeam toaster.

Willmoth Appliance Store Scottsdale Hardware Calapco Willmoth

Thunderbird rodeo grounds dedicated at Thunder bird Field

The Thunderbird Field rodeo program dedicated the rodeo grounds north of Scottsdale. L. F. Riggins, instructor and head of vocational training, officiated the dedication during the Sunday program. Bill Schrader Hart from the Institute in San Luis Obispo CA contributed to the event.

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Walker’s Beauty Salon Opal Beard Pauline Fosdick LA Celesta Manor 32Nd Street LA Celesta Homes W. F. Steffenhagen N. 32Nd Street J. W. Turnbull, Dot and Dottie Christ Scottsdale Methodist Bill Schrader Hart Ruth Carroll LA Celesta 32Nd St Camelback He Bank of Douglas Arizona Leslie J. Ross
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