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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1959
Page
1
Several entries were submitted to the AlrO Quiz contest but none identified the mystery photograph. The picture will appear in a later issue of the Scottsdale Progress, giving contestants a second chance. Enlarged photos are shown at sponsoring firms listed on the Air-O-Quiz page.
The report praises the Beavers for sportsmanship after a setback at Accent On Youth. A January 10 barbecue hosted by Mickey Woods featured friends, dancing, and a surprise birthday for Charlie Hill. Scottsdale church and youth groups held missions and discussions on morality and obscene literature.
The Mountain States Telephone Company introduces the Call Director a streamlined business telephone with 18 and 20 button models. It combines intercommunication call transfer signaling and conference features in one unit with lighted pushbuttons and a slanted panel for easy use. Tested in New York City six months prior.
The newly incorporated Scottsdale Woman's Club announces its 1959 board of directors led by President Mrs Marlo Donn. Other officers include 1st vice president Mrs Hoy Baldwin 2nd vice president Mrs Russell Glasser recording secretary Mrs Robert McKinney and treasurer Mrs Virginia Shultz. Additional members at large and committee assigns are listed among 1959 officers and contributors.
Lorna Lockwood will speak at the PTA meeting about juvenile problems and the court's role. Bob Blakney also addressed PTA members in January on school safety, urging early safety education at home and continued parental and teacher emphasis.
Pastor Baumgartner will deliver the sermon Open To Receive God's Blessings at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. services Sunday at Ascension Lutheran Church 406 E Indian School Rd. A nursery is available at 11:00 service and Sunday School for all ages meets at 9:40 with Parent's Class. Senior Leaguers plan Sunday ice skating with Group IT led by Ronnie Detrick and sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. Richard Schutz.
The Phoenix Newcomers club invites Valley newcomers to a luncheon bridge and canasta gathering on Wednesday January 21 at Green Gables on 24th Street and Thomas Road. Chairman Mrs Don Bretthauer lists reservation deadlines and committee contacts for RSVP.
Pvt Milem Maxwell, son of Mrs Ruth Maxwell of 7020 Foothills Dr Scotts dale Ariz, completed four weeks of individual combat training January 5 at Camp Pendleton California. The course covered infantry tactics first aid demolitions field fortifications and advanced weapons training. Trainees learn that all Marines are infantrymen regardless of duty specialty.
Question to Herb Daywood about whether a Homeowners Package policy covers a claim arising from a contractor failing during a roof antenna installation that caused serious injury, noting no supervision or tools supplied by the homeowner. References James Heattle and Associates Insurance, Scottsdale address.
Sun Devils to host home games from special bleacher section with Knot-Hole Gang watching basketball at Tempe this winter. YMCA sponsors six church teams in soft ball and a seven-church basketball league begins next week. Over 166 youths joined YMCA Day Camp at Scottsdale Community Center last summer. Hi Y and Tri Hi Y clubs at the high school lead service projects and participate in a state Model Legislature. The Scottsdale YMCA, part of a 77-country movement, traces back to 1844 London and 1851 North America arrival.
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