1952 Baby Derby Winner Dies After Illness
Scottsdale reports tragedy as the 1952 Baby Derby winner dies Sunday morning. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Nelan had been healthy at birth but later fell ill with an intestinal blockage, requiring major surgery. Graveside rites were held Tuesday at Mesa Cemetery. The Nelans, who declined gifts for their child, suggested gifts go to the second baby born in 1952. merchants agreed to honor that choice or substitute gifts for the parents if needed.
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Scottsdale
George Nelan
Beaveragers, To Play Buckeye Here On Friday Night
After a conference loss last week Scottsdale High School Beaveragers return to the local hardwoods to face the Buckeye Hawks on Friday night. Beavers trail in the West Central standings but have beaten Buckeye five times this season and are favored on Buckeye’s home court. Probable Buckeye lineup includes Buddy Wheat Jerry John Geddes Copeland Spradling with Geddes at center.
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Beaveragers
Buckeye
Ajo Red Raiders
Jiggs
Hardt
Scottsdale High School
Buckeye Hawks
Beavers
Hawks
Scottsdalians
Yardt
Carver
Phoenix Union
Buddy Wheat
Jerry
John
Wayne Geddes
Shelby Copeland
LeRoy Spradling
Calendar of Coming Events Highlights Local Activities
The calendar lists events from January including SHS basketball games at the high school gym, Moonlight Riders gathering at Sam Kileck’s home, a Kiwanis meeting at an Outpost, Maricopa Council of Parents and Teachers session in the high school auditorium, and Red Cross film screenings at the grammar school visual aid room.
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SHS
Beaverss
Buckeye
Kiwanis Club
Maricopa
Fashion Show to Aid March of Dimes Drive
A dessert fashion show called Fudge-cake n' Fashion will air January 25 from 1 30 to 3 30 at Paradise Inn. Neary's and Holiday House stage the gala with 35 Valley matrons modeling and proceeds funding Scottsdale March of Dimes. Mrs Dorsey Chaffee chairs the event with a ticket committee and McCune Cletus Smith of Land O Sun Printers donating printing.
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Paradise Inn
Neary's
Holiday . House
Valley
Dorsey Chaffee
Jack Bolton
Jim Nafziger
Dan Norton
Paul White
Joe Wilmoth
Ruby Tracy
Pauline Woods
Hugh Hipps
Jim Frederick
Walker. McCune
Cletus Smith
The
Land O' Sun Printers
March of Dimes
Catholic Ladies Guild Tamale Sale in Scottsdale
The Catholic Ladies Guild of Scottsdale will hold a tamale sale on Saturday January 2 starting at 10 a.m. Local Mexican ladies will prepare tamales for sale and they will be served hot. A separate food sale is planned for Saturday February 2.
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Catholic Ladies Guild Tamale
Catholic Ladies Guild of
Scottsdale
Fire Department Responds to First Grass Fire Call
Scottsdale Fire Department under Rural Fire Protection Company answers its first call at the new station on McDowell Road. A grass fire started by burning trash near the Cliff Carpenter residence caused no damage and was quickly contained.
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Scottsdale Fire Department
The
Rural Fire Protection Company
Cliff Carpenter
McDowell Road
Moonlight Riders Trek Set for January 13 Ride
Due to cold nights the Moonlight Riders announce the next ride on Sunday January 13. Children are invited to participate with transportation provided for children without horses. Riders meet 9 30 a.m. at Sam Kleck's home. Call 6 5592 or write P O Box 552 for details.
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Sam Kleck
P.O
Washington State Society To Meet At Outpost Here
The Washington state society of Arizona will hold a gathering at the Outpost on Wednesday January 17. Dinner begins at 7:00 p.m. with chicken or shrimp plates priced at $1.50. All former Washington residents and winter visitors are welcome. For details call 6-8912.
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Washington State Society
Washington State Society of Arizona
Washington
Parish Mission to Start at Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Rev James Mulvihill announces a parish mission at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church from Sunday January 20 to Friday January 25 with daily services at 7 30 pm Father Walter Sullivan C S P will lead the mission He and the Paulist Mission band bring Catholic teaching to non Catholics and emphasize personal renewal and open welcome to all parishioners and guests.
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James Mulvihill
Our Lady of Perpetual Help’ Catholic Church
Father Mulvihill
Walter Sullivan
C.S.P
Father Sullivan
Paulist Mission Band of
Detroit
Holy Cross College
Catholic University
America
England
Eighth Air Force
North Africa
United States
Tres Jolie Tops Women Bowlers for First Place
Tres Jolie defeated Johnny's Sport Shop 3-1 to regain sole lead in the Scottsdale Women's Bowling League on Monday. Earl's Market beat Porter's Scottsdale 4-0 to tie for third as standings show Tres Jolie 31 25, Johnny's Sport Shop 29 27, Porter's Scottsdale 26 30, Earl's Market 26 30. Week's high games Grace Prescott 172, Tres Jolie 708. Week's highs three game sets Evelyn Lisiton 423, Tres Jolie 3782.
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Tres Jolie
Johnny’s Sport Shop
Scottsdale
Earl’ S Market
Porter's
Wol Pres Jolie Oes
Porter’s Scottsdale
Cee
Earl’s
Legion Dance For Polio Drive In Scottsdale Jan 30 1952
The American Legion and Auxiliary sponsor a March of Dimes dance in Scottsdale on January 30 1952 from 9 30 to 1 00 with help from civic groups including Business and Professional Woman's Club Junior Woman's Club Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Anns Scottsdale Masonic Lodge and Masonic Ladies' Club Tickets are 1 00 per person Mrs Archie Dillon chairs sales Each group will sell tickets Campaign phrase Remember Lets Dance so that Others may Walk.
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American Legion
American Legion and Auxiliary
Scottsdale
Archie Dillon
Atomic Warfare Films Scheduled for Scottsdale Residents
Scottsdalians will learn about atomic warfare and protection in an attack. Two sound films will be shown Monday night January 14 at 7 30 p m in the grammar school visual aids room by Maurice Bradford Red Cross instructor. The program includes Survival Under Atomic Warfare and Civil Defense in Atomic Bombing plus Home Safety and What To Do Till the Doctor Comes. Public invited. program lasts about one hour forty five minutes.
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Scottsdalians
Grammar School
Visual Aids
Rpem
Maurice Bradford
Scottsdale
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Board Begins Zoning Effort For Scottsdale Area
Scottsdale officials moved toward zoning with the zoning and planning commission asking the town council for authorization to map the corporate limits and surrounding six square miles. Two maps will be prepared and county involvement may offset costs. The council also reviewed a mutual aid letter from the Arizona Civil Defense Department and a draft garbage ordinance with no action taken.
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Scottsdale
Town Zoning and Planning Commission
Linsdey
Maricopa County
Forest Thornburg Cast as Dr Bradman in Blythe Spirit
Forost Thornberg of Scottsdale will play Dr Bradman in Phoenix Little Theatre's Blythe Spirit. The play runs January 8 to 12 with curtain at 8 30 pm.
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Forost Thornberg
Scottsdale
Dr. Bradman
Phoenix Little Theatre
Scottsdale PTA Hosts Maricopa Council Meeting on Monday
Scottsdale PTA will host the Maricopa Council of Parents and Teachers at Scottsdale High School auditorium Monday January 14. Mrs Sam Joy council president will call the meeting to order at 9 30 am. Five members will be elected to a nominating committee for council officers. A leader's training institute will be conducted by Mrs Anne Cramp ton of Spokane Wash field consultant for the National Congress of Parents and Teachers. A luncheon with W W Dick superintendent of schools as toastmaster follows. Afternoon program features a Glendale PTA pageant and Scottsdale segment with a radio program by Bernard Kane and tape recordings of Scottsdale youths for KOY. Mrs Mary Saunders state president of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers will attend. Hospitality team members are L B Stephens Tundhega Mrs Dale Svit man and Mrs George Ellis.
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Scottsdale
Parent- Teacher Association
Maricopa Council of Parents
Scottsdale High School
Sam Joy
Mericopa Council
PTA
Anne Crampton
Spokane
Wash
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Glendale Pta Group
E. C.jacobs
Maricopa Council
Bernard Kane
Arizona
KOY
Mary Saunders
Earl Shipp
Scottsdale Group
L. B. Stephens
Dale Soitman
George Ellis
Isabelle Weissbach
al Lindsey
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Mesa
Carr Mortuary
Tempe
Moonlight Riders
Sam Kileck
Fire Department
Legion
Forest Thornburg
W. W. Dick
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