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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1949
Page
7
A Tuesday fire at the Shipp residence highlights the need for better fire protection in Scottsdale. Tempe volunteers helped prevent further damage, prompting discussion of options including a fire district, incorporation, or contracted protection. The Progress invites resident input on the best economical path.
The Scottsdale Methodist church observes 25th anniversary with an open-house program next Sunday from 2 to 5 PM in the parsonage. Honored guests include retired Rev. W. J. Sims and Mrs. P. M. Bell of Mesa. The event continues observances through the following week.
Scottsdalians attended a joint dinner meeting of the Maricopa County and Phoenix PTA councils in Phoenix on Monday night January 10. Participants included Mr and Mrs Cecil Raleigh and other local members led by Mrs Raleigh, president of the Maricopa county council.
Tonight at 7 30 Chamber of Commerce meeting at Grammar school cafeteria and American Legion and Auxiliary gatherings at Legion locations. Friday features SHS basketball Beavers vs Phoenix Indian School in the high school gym. Sunday marks Methodist 25th anniversary open house at the parsonage. Monday brings Kiwanis and Kiwanis Anns meetings at the high school and Women Frye home.
A two bedroom frame stucco house belonging to Mr and Mrs Earl Shipp was destroyed by a spectacular fire Tuesday morning on West First Avenue. Neighbors rushed to help while Scottsdale High School volunteers aided with equipment though a faulty fog machine hampered efforts. No serious injuries were reported and residents saved most furniture clothing and personal effects. The fire was spotted by the Shipp child Herbert aged four who alerted his mother as smoke filled the attic.
Scottsdale hosts a February 12 13 horse rodeo with a program cover designed by Lou Davis a noted desert painter born in Arizona. The entry list includes 12 classes such as western pleasure stock horse parade jumping and bareback races with premiums and blanks being mailed today per producer George Blake.
Scottsdale High School Beavers host Phoenix Indian School Braves Friday at 8:00 p.m. and Jayvees at 7:00 p.m., then travel to Litchfield Park to meet the Owls Saturday. Beavers face a weakened squad with Bracamonte out with mumps and Marion Wright limited after illness. probable Beavers lineup includes Farrier, Walker, Medina, John, and Reddell. Gerald Anderson of Stinnett, Texas visited the Eubanks family this weekend.
The Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce will hold its first meeting of the new year Thursday January 13 at 7 30 PM in the Scottsdale Grammar School cafeteria. Items include nominating committee for February officer elections progress on the Horse Rodeo report from the advertising committee and fire protection discussion. Secretary Cliff Carpenter urged all business people to attend and invited nonmembers to join.
The Scottsdale American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular business meeting tonight at 7 30 in the Legion hall. All members are urged to attend.
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