Arizona 1953 State Mother campaign blanks available
Arizona launches its 1953 State Mother selection with nomination blanks at Scottsdale Progress offices or by letter to Mrs. G H Hess state chairman. A special board of judges will pick the Arizona top mother, with Gov. Howard Pyle presenting the citation. The AMC mobilizes volunteers nationwide ahead of Mother’s Day.
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Arizona State
Progress Office
Arizona
Scottsdale Progress
G. H. Hess
Warren
American Mothers Committee
The
Golden Rule Foundation
Howard Pyle
District of Columbia
Alaska
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Sunland Life Insurance Holds Annual Stockholders Meeting
The Sunland Life Insurance company held its annual meeting Tuesday evening at Casa Blanca with over 100 stockholders in attendance. Officers named were L A Williams as president John Shreeman as vice president Charles Ronan as secretary and Cecil Raleigh as treasurer. Directors elected included C B Rediell John F Morgan John H Evans Irvin Wallace of Mesa and Harold E Herwig. The treasurer reported a strong rise in assets and surplus.
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Sunland Life Insurance Company
Casa Blanca
L. A. Williams
John Shreeman
Charles Ronan
Cecil Raleigh
Treas
C. B. Rediell
John F. Morgan
John H Evans
Irvin Wallace
Mesa
Harold E. Herwig
Business Women Set Meeting Wednesday
The Scottsdale Business and Professional Womens club will hold its second regular monthly meeting on Wednesday January 28 at the Outpost. Dinner at 7 followed by the program chaired by Mrs Virgie Brown with guest participation on Arizona. A similar program last year was successful.
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Scottsdale
Patricia Benton to Speak at Phoenix Writers Club
Patricia Benton will discuss poetry for the Phoenix Writers club during a Sunday series by the Arizona Museum. The event marks Arizona Poetry Day with Daisy Long as president and features readings from club members, Scottsdale and Brownmoor school groups, starting at 3 p.m. at 1002 West Van Buren.
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Patricia Benton
Writers Club
Phoenix Writers Club
Arizona Museum
1002
West van’ Buren
Arizona
Daisy Long
Western Street Dance Slated Here Saturday
A demonstration Western Street dance will be held in Scottsdale on Saturday afternoon January 31. Arrangements are being made by Kent Hiatt and Burson Donn. The event will provide the annual Valley of the Square Dance festival scheduled for March in Phoenix.
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Scottsdale
Kent Hiatt
Burson Donn
Phoenix
Meet the People of Our Valley in Scottsdale Drive
Lillian Councilman urges community support for a polio fundraising drive in Scottsdale. She highlights Phyllis Cox as area chair and Kathy Godfrey and Mimi as key supporters urging generous patrons to contribute toward the National Foundation for Polio.
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Our Valley
Mimi
Paradise Valley Country Club Incorporation Files
Articles of Incorporation for the Paradise Valley Country Club were filed on Wednesday with the Arizona Corporation Commission. Incorporators include Fred Snell and Harry Wilder with Tom Kelland as publicity director. Board members named Raymond Rubicam Robert Herberger Jack Stewart Dan Norton William Weirich and Wilder. A site decision remains pending with the Can Yback area favored and a future survey planned to meet specifications.
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Paradise Valley Country Club
Tom Kelland
Arizona Corporation Commission
Fred Snell
Harry Wilder
Raymond Rubicam
Robert Herberger
Jack Stewart
Dan Norton
William Weirich
Wilder
Kelland
Can Yback
Calendar notes list local events for late January
The roster includes SHS Beavers versus Parker basketball at the Beav ers high school gym on January 23. Drivers tests run January 24 at the American Legion Hall from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The Kiwanis club meets January 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the Outpost. On January 28 at 7:00 p.m. the Business and Professional Women's club gathers at the Outpost. Lions club meeting appears January 29 at 6:45 p.m. at La Fonda Fiesta.
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Beavers
Parker
American Legion Hall
Kiwanis Club
Outpost
Business and
Lions Club
la Fonda
Dimes Fashion Show Raises Near 400 Dollars
Scottsdale March of Dimes fundraiser at Camelback Inn on January 15 drew 271 attendees and brought in almost 400 dollars. Forthcoming event is a dance on Saturday January 31 at the American Legion Home with tickets selling for 1.00.
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Scottsdale
Camelback Inn
Charles Cox
American Legion
Archie Dillon
Cox
American Legion Hall
Council Rejects Zoning Proposal In Scottsdale
Scottsdale Town Council members vote on Tuesday night to press for the passage of an initial zoning ordinance. The decision underscores the importance placed on establishing zoning rules and guiding future development in the town.
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Scottsdale
Public Hearing On Scottsdale Ordinance Postponed To Feb 17
Town of Scottsdale postpones a public hearing on a proposed ordinance and related zoning map until Tuesday night February 17. Mayor Malcolm White announced the delay. The Cham ber of Commerce proposes to hire an outside expert with potential financial aid, and the council supports adopting the ordinance as a starting point after zoning protests. Mort Kimsey notes the Planning and Zoning Commission reports 95 percent of issues addressed.
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Scottsdale
Malcolm White
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Mort Kimsey
Town Panning and Zoning Commission
County Officials Set Speakers for Scottsdale Chamber Dinner
The Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce annual dinner will be held Tuesday night January 27 at Camelback Inn with cocktails at 6 30 and dinner at 8 00. County manager Tom Sullivan will be principal speaker joined by James Hart and James O Neil of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. Charles Hoover will serve as toast master. Reservations are $3 50 per person for cocktails and dinner, limited to 120, first come first served.
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Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
Camelback Inn
Tom Sullivan
Maricopa County
James Hart
James O'Neil
Civic Council Receives First Sunland Donation for Center
Chet Smith president of the Scottsdale Civic Coordinating Council received a 586 check this week from Sunland Life Insurance president Larry Williams as the first payment in a cooperative fundraising program for a community center. About 1500 more is expected.
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Ty Chet Smith
Scottsdale Civic Coordinating Council
Larry Williams
Sunland Life Insurance Company
Betty Heupel Named Scottsdale Entrant for DAR Award
Scottsdale High School senior Betty Heupel was selected as Scottsdale’s entrant for the Arizona Society Daughters of the American Revolution award. The program honors dependability leadership patriotism and service to school and community, with prizes including a $100 savings bond for the state winner and a cash award for a third place. Betty co edits the Camelback annual is a member of the Girls League and serves as president.
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Betty Heupel
Daughters of American Revolution
Scottsdale
Arizona Society, Daughters of the American Revolution
Betty
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Lucille Raleigh
Country Club
Dimes Fashion Show
Bulle
Charles Hoover
Arizona Republic Land Gazette
Paul White
Civic Council
Scholastic Honor Society
Parnassus Club
Scottsdale High School
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Phoenix Gazette
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