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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1960
Page
2
Scottsdale seeks land use, base maps, and county data under a planning agreement with Maricopa County to guide growth. The piece warns against unchecked expansion, urges zoning and parks to preserve character, and stresses using planning to keep Scottsdale from becoming a sprawling megalopolis.
Scottsdale high school hopes a strong effort will overcome Washington as both varsity and Jayvee teams travel to face the top league club. Varsity stars Dooley Rainert Short Boucher Brady lead a undersized lineup while rebounders Urie Coultier and top scorer Luge aim for upset. Jayvees, guided by Clinkingbeard, also seek victory against taller Washington.
A reader comments on Senator Harry Truman and the 1948 Whistle Stop campaign, contrasts with Tom Dewey, and notes town council discussion on a proposed charter. The letter mentions a Phoenix Press Club forum, open meetings, and a high school bond election set for January 18 with urging turnout and opinion voting.
Vintage aircraft will have their day this Saturday and Sunday at Ryan Field near Tucson for the Southwest Regional Fly-In of antique planes. The meet features fly in day, registrations, judging, demonstrations, Sky-Hi Pioneers parachute jumps, and contests from noon to 3:30 with twenty five prizes.
Roster of volunteer can vaseers set for Monday night event led by Mrs Cecil Raleigh head of the drive. Immunization program at Scottsdale Grammar School starts Monday per Miss Ellen Cooke. Also notes include fire victimized Frye couple honored, Winsor-John engagement announced, Rancho Del Cabllo horse show slated for January 21.
William E. Stanford, chairman of the Arizona State Tax Commission, urged taxpayers to file Arizona State Income Tax Returns early. He noted 1958 returns surpassed 283,000 and projected 310,000 this year, stressing due date of April 15 and offering assistance from the Commission at the Capital Building in Phoenix.
Scottsdale High School will crown a Parada del Sol Queen chosen by penny votes from class candidates. The coronation ball with Prescott game proceeds funding Scottsdale graduates scholarships. CTA has given about 15000 dollars in scholarships in the past and the queen will ride the CTA float after the game with Beaver Band.
Vice-President Lyle Hiner Treasurer and Joe B. Wong Secretary. The board of directors for 1960 includes Charles Anderson Shirley Brown Mel Covington Ralph Henley Don Lopez Dan McKinney William O'Brien Kelley Turner R. Corbey Gray Madison Jr Doyle Willis Tom Pappas Arthur Davison Dr John Martin Ralph Staggs Tom Tobin William Smith Wayne Marietta Walter Ross Jim Beaman Howard Gunnels Andre of Arizona Les Matlock Rev John Shaw Mark Cockrill Chet Smith Jim Matthews.
We express gratitude to Chief Harold Camp and Bob Barnum of the Scottsdale Rural Fire Department for their rapid arrival and care of our asthmatic daughter Cindy. Thanks also to Officer Jesse D. Stokes of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, Messinger Ambulance, and Dr. Aubrey Roe for their help. Sincerely, Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Blake and family.
A bike rodeo is planned January 20 at 9 50 a m at Pima School as part of the PTA safety program. Two police officers will inspect bicycles, followed by a traffic test to judge students riding ability and skill.
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