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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1960

Page

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14 Seek Council Seats In Local Election

Incumbent Mayor Mort E. Kimsey faces 14 candidates for six council posts. Re‑election bids by John Marron Bil Schrader John Pickrell Austin Smith and Mrs Moya Kelley are listed along with former council member Jim Matthews who may yet withdraw. Other hopefuls include Patria Alderman Charles Di Maggio Robert Flores Harold Kennedy John Knudsen Francis O Keefe Ted Shumway and Dan Weisberger. Alderman a nurse and widow born in California bought her Scottsdale home in 1958 and has three children. DiMaggio 37 is produce manager for Basha s Market. Flores 37 sales for Ganzer Realty. Kennedy 34 longtime Scottsdale resident runs his own real estate office. Knudsen 28 Motorola engineer. O Keefe 47 joined Scottsdale in 1957 as a lieutenant. (Continued on Page 2).

John Marron Phoenix Bil Schrader John Pickrell Austin Smith Moya Kelley Scottsdale Savings Employe Jim Matthews Oasis East Thomas Council Patria A. Alderman North 68Th Place Charles di Magio Rogers Lane Robert Flores West Whittorr Harold Kennedy West First Street John Knudsen West Granada Francis &. O'Keefe Yucca Drive Ted W. Shumway 63Rd Street Dan Weisberger Second Street Alderman Scottsdale California DiMaggio Basha Flores Ganzer

All-Arabian Show Nears at McCormick Ranch Grounds

The second annual All-Arabian Horse Show from the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona unfolds at McCormick Ranch on Pima Road this weekend with 27 performance classes and three costume events. Dick Griffith will perform trick riding, and judges hail from Iowa and California as 150 exhibitors from 18 states enter over 300 horses. Admission is $1. lunch will be served by the Scottsdale Sheriff’s Posse.

McCormick Ranch Show Grounds Pima Road Arabian Horse Association of Arizona McCormick Ranch Dick Griffith Double D Ranch Scottsdale Road Shea Boulevard Shea Pima Show Grounds Scottsdale Games J. Kiser Ames Iowa C. W. Neil California Robert Aste

Stand ard Securities plans big Scottsdale tract development

Stand ard Securities Corporation of Los Angeles plans a 40 acre land development at the northeast corner of McDowell and Scottsdale road to Palm Lane. The project includes a large motel, cooperatively owned apartments, and a shopping center around a major hotel or department store. Construction could start within six months, designed by Linton and Associates.

McDowell Scottsdale Road Scottsdale Palm Lane Standard Securities Corporation of Los Angeles James L. Fallon B. Wurtz Carmel Trust Company of Phoenix Charles Murphy Carmel Trust Company Linton and Associates Tempe

Little League Registration Tomorrow at Saloma School Cafeteria

Registration for boys aged eight to under thirteen before August 1 is set for tomorrow at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. at Saloma school cafeteria. One parent must attend. birth certificate not needed. a fee covers insurance. Boundaries include West on 7th, East Granite Reef Road, South Thomas Road, North Arizona canal. Players within the area who played last year may participate this year per Bill Waybill.

Tocat Granite Reef Road Thomas Road Arizona Canal Bill Waybill

Circus Comes to Frontier Town for 10 Day Run

Frontier Town merchants bring a ten day circus to the town parking lot starting a week from tomorrow. Daily shows run from noon to midnight with three performances and free admission tickets with each one dollar purchase. The event features clowns elephants aerialists trained seals and a mammoth midway attracting likely multiple visits.

Frontier Town

Cubs Plan First Annual Blue and Gold Banquet

Cub senuts of Tonalea school sponsored by Scottsdale Hills lodge hold the first annual Blue and Gold banquet on Friday March 4 at 6 30 p m in the Tonalea cafetorium. Den Mathers and the Pack committee prepare a skit program and a Webelo ceremony will graduate one Cub into Scouting.

Tonalea Schol Scottsdale Hills Lodge Tonalea Cafetorium den Mathers

Buffalo Bill statue stolen from theater prop found near airport

Scottsdale sculptor Dee Flagg says his wood carving of Buffalo Bill was stolen Thursday from in front of the Pink Garter theater. Phoenix police found the statue Saturday night near Sky Harbor airport. Flagg estimates about 500 damage and values the carving at 1000. It had been used as a theater prop and kept in his convertible for return home.

Buffalo Bill Dee Flagg Scottsdale Phoenix Sky Harbor Flage

Nine Lovelies Enter Red Sox Miss Contest 1960

Nine candidates enter the Miss Red Sox of 1960 contest with more expected by March 1. Louise Zah announces entries sponsored by retailers and shops. committee of Red Sox players will judge on March 7 at a Safari hotel dinner hosted by Gracious Dining.

Louise Zah Boosters Club Cindy Waltermire Neary Marian Danforth Red Dog Satcon Melinda Mittnich the Cactus Belle Terry Miller Entrico Vicky Turner Kive Ste Pitunistis Kiva Craft Center Donna Allert Barbara Skinner Fifth Avenue Marsha Scibella Gay Miller Valley Ho Red Sox Safari Hotel Paul Shanks

Vaqueros Ride Next Week Fundraiser for Scottsdale Club

The Verde Vaqueros plan a week long ride from Fort McDowell to Sugarloaf Mountain Dos S Ranch and Sunflower returning to the Fort with 100 plus riders from a dozen states. Net proceeds support the Scottsdale Boys Club with last year’s event totaling $5,000 and a reception for riders and wives planned at Mountain Shadows. James A. Beaman serves as club president.

Fort McDowell Sugarloaf Mountain Dos S Ranch Sunflower Fort Scottsdale Boys Club Mountain Shadows James A. Beaman

Man Loses Watch After Scottsdale Washroom Stop

Elliott Morris of Phoenix reported a theft at a Scottsdale service station while washing hands. His watch valued at 95 dollars disappeared after he placed it on a basin and left, according to a town marshal’s report.

Elliott Morris North 16Th Drive Phoenix Scottsdale Morris

Bids Opened for Scottsdale Grade Schools Exceed Estimates

Three Scottsdale elementary school bids, funded by $1.8 million in bonds, were opened by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. Total bids reached $1,413,000, about $103,000 over the engineers’ estimate. Ray P. Petersen of Phoenix bid on Navajo School. Paramount Constructors on Hopi School. Elal Grammer Construction on Hohokant School.

Scottsdale Maricopa County Granite Reef Caneback Roads Ray P. Petersen Phoenix Fist and Lafayette Paramount Ruiders

Scottsdale Chamber Sets March 2 General Session

Chamber of Commerce President Dick Houseworth announced the first quarterly membership meeting for the year. The 7:30 p.m. session at Safari Hotel Convention Center will present the 1960 Work and Budget plan and feature a survey on what tourists and winter visitors like least about Scottsdale.

Chamber of Commerce Dick Houseworth Safari Hotel Convention Center Scottsdale Houseworth

VFW Sells Magazines For Loan Project

Scottsdale VFW posts a five man team runs a Look Magazine subscription drive to raise funds for sickroom equipment. Proceeds fund hospital beds crutches walkers and wheelchairs loaned free to Scottsdale residents. Calls listed for Kent Huson and Kenton Scott.

Scottsdale Scottsdale Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Look Magazine Kent Huson Whitney Kenton Scott Witney VEW VFW Bob Parker George Archambeault Ken Yerger Huson Scott Dave Hosea Roy Brown

Scottsdale man named state rep for International Traders club

W. S. Lighthall of Scottsdale is named state representative for 1960 of the International Traders club of the National Institute of Real Estate Brokers. The appointment was announced by Richard J. Reno, general director of the national organization.

W.S. Lighthall Scottsdale International Traders Club National Institute of Real Estate Brokers Richard J. Reno National Organization

Lions In 21 Attend Midwinter Conference at Valley Ho Scottsdale

District 21 Lions convene at the Valley Ho Scottsdale with featured speaker Sherman B. Lowe of Salt Lake City past international director addressing a Sunday luncheon. Arizona Governor fan-min staff and Wesley Bolin greet Lowe on arrival. Meetings cover zone reports and planning for the June Flagstaff state convention.

Sherman B. Lowe Salt Lake City Arizona Lions Wesley Bolin Paul Fannin Sky Harbor Airport Lowe Utah Arizona Lions International Lowe Drug Company John Utter Scottsdale District 21-A Ted Nelson Casa Grande District 21-B Valley Ho Flagstaff C. W. McKee Hays Kans

Papago Plaza Forms Promotion Committee

A Papago Plaza Promotion committee meeting elected Mrs. Pearl Koufax of Barry's Little People Fashions as chairman. Other members named include Hal Cooper of Hal's Record Plaza, Ron Hershberger of Ron's Photo Shop, Jake Craig, C. R. Anthony Co., Ed Lazarus of A. J. Bayless, Ray Pierce, Ryan Evans, Jim Sales of Sale's Furniture, and Virginia Smith of Mode-O Day.

Hal Cooper Hal's Record Plaza Ron Hershberger Ron's Photo Shop Jake Craig C. R. Anthony Co Ed Lazarus A. J. Bayless Ray Pierce Ryan Evans Jim Sales Sale’s Furniture Virginia Smith Mode-Oday

Todd Allen Wins SHS Junior Class Presidency

Todd Allen was elected junior class president at SHS to fill the vacancy left by Doug Lockhart who now attends Carl Hayden High School. He ran against Dick Brudette Greg Howell Larry Hep ler and Bill Kelly. Todd, 16, belongs to Scottsdale Singers and Madrigals under Joseph Esile, and participates in Key Club and Bowling Club.

Todd Allen SHS Doug Lockhart Doug Carl Hayden High School Todd Dick Brudette Greg Howell Larry Hepler Bill Kelly Scottsdale Singers and Madrigals Joseph Esile Key Club Bowling Club

Heart Sunday campaign kicks off in Scottsdale

Mrs Don Tintary leads Heart Sunday efforts with Scottsdale Women's Club volunteers visiting homes to present contribution envelopes. Neighbors can donate anonymously, and each volunteer will carry official identification from a 1960 Heart Sunday kit. The drive aims to fight heart and blood vessel disease, the nation’s top health threat.

Heart Scottsdale Don Tintary N. 50Th PL Mrs. Tintary Tintary

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mort E. Kimsey Gene LaCroix Edwin J. Tweed Ray H. Weaver Robert L. Aste Ed Frank Ot Scottsdale Towns Hall Committee of Freeholders Mort Kimsey Kimsey Dian Little League Saloma School Circus Cubs Vaqueros Hohokant School Oak Street Elal Grammer Construction Company Esti Chamber W. S. Lighthall Lions The Fea Papago Plaza Papago Plaza Promotion Committee Pearl Koufax Barry Little People Fashions
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