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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1957
Page
3
Announced engagement details for Twila Jesman Troth with a Christmas Eve plan. The couple’s families and notable guests are listed, with surrounding social notes and university ties mentioned.
Miss Janis Lind Holloway and George H. Williamson exchanged vows Saturday at Saint Barnabas and the Desert. Parents are Mr and Mrs John L. Holloway of Scottsdale and Dr. and Mrs George A. Williamson of Phoenix. A reception followed at Paradise Inn with plans to live in Long Beach California.
Phoenix Police Department deployed radar speed meters this week to curb rising accident tolls on older streets. The system emits electronic waves that reflect off passing cars and return to a dial indicating each vehicle's speed.
A plea asking readers to donate to the United Way to fund new drugs and methods for walking rehabilitation. The message urges generosity to support health and nursing services and help the youngster and others along the road to recovery.
Northwest Scottsdale report notes a regional event or listing with names, dates, and locations, though the fragment provides limited readable details. The item appears to involve local groups or organizations and a possible public notice or community update. Further context would clarify participants and stakes.
Utah residents Mr and Mrs Sam Udall spend Christmas with Mrs Udalls parents Mr and Mrs William Drake. George Owen visits his mother Mrs Owen in Seattle. Mrs Pat Jarvis stays with her mother Mrs Alice Quinn in New York. Grace Cluff travels with family to Pima Arizona for funeral of Charles M Beals in Mesa. Glendale California family joins in Scottsdale and Phoenix celebrations. Edna Fish ill at home this week.
State Land Department Phoenix announces public auction of improved state school lands in Maricopa County. Bidder must pay appraised improvements and bid price, with options for cash or installments at 5 percent interest. Sale adheres to state rights, with details from Roger Ernst Commissioner. publication dates listed.
The Phoenix Jaycees sponsor the Junior Livestock Division for the first time in cooperation with the Arizona National Livestock Show. Orral Brown chairs the Jaycees Committee. events run Jan 2 to 5 including junior judging, fat steer auctions, calf scramble, and a public auction on Jan 4 at 6:30 p.m. Public invited.
Public auction set for 00 A. M. Tuesday January 22 at the Phoenix Court House front steps. Lands in Maricopa County Township 3 North Range 4 East SW4 Section 2 with 0 acres appraised at 60000 plus improvements at 800. Bids must reflect appraised values and cash payment terms.
Announcement this week confirms Valley Transportation and Warehouse Co. named agents for United States Van Lines nationwide moving firm. consolidation of Medcalf and Stevens Lines. about 400 vans operating. Harry Wrede owner of Scottsdale firm. Tom Moffitt and Neil McBride also report a new warehouse planned this week.
Mrs. Hurley B. Pruitt expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy and floral offerings following the death of her husband Hurley B. Pruitt.
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