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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1961
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Thomas Ham of 6111 Calle del Passano host Mr Hamricks parents Mr and Mrs L L Hamrick of State Line Mississippi as houseguests The note reads as a personal update in the society column and mentions the houseguest arrangement with no further events recorded
Abigail Johnson Kelley and Bradley Kelly recount Russian travels noting dirt, squalor, and eager shoppers. They praise libraries and Lenin Library in Moscow and discuss promoting a Russia US book exchange as a bridge to understanding. The Scotts dale visitors may make winter home if retirement occurs.
An ad in a London newspaper promotes a “Wonderful honey moons afloat” with selling points about excellent craft and sleeping space for two to six people. The brief notice frames the vessels as comfortable leisure craft available through local listings.
Marines Pvt. John R Middleton, son of Mr and Mrs Charles R Middleton of Scottsdale, completes a four week combat training course with the Second Infantry Training Regiment at Camp Pendleton California. The program covers infantry tactics scouting patrolling first aid military explosives and defensive positions.
A Bay Boston wife and other readers critique advice to a widow and discuss Christian virtue in parenting and in laws. Letters argue for empathy toward distressed spouses, respecting mothers and mothers in law, and using guidance over commands.
Mrs R E Shaw and Miss Maxine Pyles hosted a St Patrick themed luncheon and bridge at the Shaw residence on Lewis Ave with sixteen guests. The emerald tablecloth decorations, flowers, favors, and prizes matched the holiday motif. Attendees included Mrs John Guillaume and others from the local social circle.
The county wide Good Will Industries hosts an annual sale with items such as furniture silver brass jewelry dolls baby dresses china pewter books and clocks. Kendall Hall at Central Methodist Church Phoenix will host the event on Friday March 12 with light refreshments and free admission.
Mrs. Lloyd L. Lowenstein hosts the first meeting of the newly formed Delta Kappa Gamma Chi Omicron chapter at 7 30 p m at 7422 Bonita Dr The group is an off shoot of the Phoenix chapter with Scottsdale High School staff assisting and Miss Josephine Sawaia as president and Miss Florence Duke as secretary
Actress Jill St John discusses posture as a lifelong habit and confidence booster. She explains a routine of morning stretches, wall stretches, and a practiced entrance, stressing head high, gaze forward, and avoiding looking down. Her message: pride in appearance shows in posture and first impressions.
A reunion of Andrew County natives gathered Sunday at Charles A. Lauber residence in Kansas City. Guests included Edna P. Armstrong from Montana and Horace Holt among others. A basket dinner honored Mrs. Charles Lauber and Horace Holt. Four cousins attended and two couples marked more than fifty years since a double wedding.
A 1457 parliamentary decree condemns golf as a distraction from archery. It notes men spend too much time at the game, threatening national defense and military readiness in Scotland.
Ernestine Gilbreath Carey co author of Cheaper by the Dozen spoke to the Women's Fellowship of the Scottsdale Congregational United Church of Christ. She reviewed The Last Days of Christ. Mrs Carey lives on Lincoln Drive and attended the meeting at Mrs Dean Glasco's home 8146 East Palo Verde.
Forty junior women's clubs in Arizona announce rules for the election. A candidate must have led in civic and club work with parking violations as the sole exception. results to be announced March first. Also notes church losses at Saint Barnabas and Scottsdale Methodist fundraising and gifts from a New York visitor.
Mr and Mrs Edward Lasik entertain niece and nephew from Illinois as house guests for two weeks while they tour the area. J Austin Miller of Kalispell Montana visits Scottsdale for several days on business. White Feather apartments hosts a putting contest finals with Myrtle Frick high qualifier and Sam Smith low qualifier. Mrs Richard A Maher returns from Pasadena after a plane trip and two days in Los Angeles. Mrs Huntsman Abernethy hosts Phoenix friends at the Arabian Horse Show at the McCormick ranch.
The 25th annual Illinois Arizona club picnic will be held all day Sunday March 5 at Las Lomitas ramada in Mountain Park. Members should bring their own foods drinks and table service. Entertainment will be free and there will be a few speeches per Fred Hall vice president.
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