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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1950
Page
9
A Wickenburg Sun capsule comment skewers Scottsdale’s claim to be the West’s Most Western Town. The piece says Scottsdale falls short of Wickenburg, calling Scottsdale a technicolor sect crafted by a Hollywood Big Shot with a big hangover.
Cliff Carpenter of the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce urges mutual hospitality with Wickenburg to extend visitors’ stays. He suggests steering winter guests toward Scottsdale guest ranches to fill inns and maintain a cooperative tourism economy in Arizona’s West.
Mr and Mrs John Shoeman entertained Wednesday night February 15 with a small dinner at their home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Clarence Charlton Mrs Lettie Davis Miss Jean Davis Mrs Edith Weber and daughter Billy Dee and Mr and Mrs Cecil Strong of Phoenix.
A brisk, high energy feature urges readers to drive with maximum care as spikes in risk prompt renewed safety focus. It emphasizes defensive driving and the personal responsibility of every motorist to prevent accidents.
Arizona Craftsmen Council from Scottsdale sets a booth at the Household Show opening Wednesday at the Shrine auditorium Phoenix. The five day event features on duty representation by all members, a $300 merchandise prize giveaway, a stage show and TV appearance. A separate exhibit runs March 3 to 16 at the Art Center building in Phoenix with an open oil painting show. Gertie Jeanne Frederick is confined at home due to illness.
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