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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1960
Page
2
A nostalgic column reflects on Scottsdale's growth, noting the success of the annual Scottsdale Story special edition, staff contributions, and larger crowds at the Copper Bowl. It contrasts past Washington involvement with modern Congress and questions session length and government overreach.
In the 1950s Scottsdale grew from village to town with growth forecasts to 129000 by 1970. The piece urges home rule via a city-manager-mayor-council government, improved streets, lighting, zoning, and public works while stressing civic duty to fund services, curb waste, and preserve a friendly, orderly community for a golden future.
A letter from Roger Sherer, Publicity Chairman for the Basaar, thanks gentlemen for cooperation in the Thanksgiving Charity Bazaar and Buffalo Barbecue benefiting St John’s Indian School and Mission. It notes that assistance helped approach the goal and funds will be sent to the Mission, wishing a Merry Christmas.
The Sentisdale planning commission heard a pilot development request for Royal Terrace at Ldth and Camelback. Coe and Van Loa presented the proposal on behalf of Wade and Mrs. Miller of Fort Hancock Texas, owners of the property, with 34 000 square foot lots and no construction plans announced.
An advertisement promotes Nickel Silver 16 spark plugs with a No Risk 10,000 mile free trial. It offers eight plugs for 8.52 dollars plus postage, with a refundable deposit option and instructions to send make model year of vehicle to Norco Corporation, P.O. Box 368, Norco California.
The Scottsdale Progress notes the 1950 March of Dimes drive led by Carol Snell and a Mayo Clinic trip for Constable Al Frederick funded by friends. It reports new construction for Scotty's Shop, rodeo publicity, an afternoon of Mexican street music, and a horse quadrille demonstration. It also covers a beaver builders show, post office receipts exceeding 100000, whiskerine contest start, bank remodeling permit, a New Year party at the Steigs, and Deputy County Attorney Ronan's appointment.
Terence A. Andre of Virginia received an MBA in marketing from Michigan State University at East Lansing this month. He was part of the university’s largest fall class, totaling 654 graduates, including 464 with bachelor’s degrees and 190 with advanced degrees.
Public Service details four large mains added during the year and ongoing construction to support growth. It launched a gas pumping irrigation program serving farmers who pay only for horsepower used, reaching 57 installations in Rainbow Harquahala and Aguila areas. In Scottsdale over 200000 feet of gas main were installed across 89 projects.
The 1959 Yearbook of Agriculture titled Food is available free by writing a congressman or for 2.25 dollars from the Superintendent of Documents. It covers nutrition basics, energy, vitamins, minerals, calories, costs, and habits with 65 chapters and 736 pages. It includes recipes, FAQs, needs of various groups, and tables of food content and meal plans.
Arizona Democratic leaders announce advance reservations reach 500 for the January 9 Public Affairs Forum featuring former President Harry S. Truman. The event aims to bring national figures and policy discussion to Phoenix, with Truman and Mrs. Truman staying January 9 to 13 at the Westward Ho.
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