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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1957
Page
1
Mr and Mrs Donald Brown of Scottsdale announce the birth of a son on January 14 at Tempe St Hale Hospital. The infant joins siblings and marks a family milestone in the community.
Officers of Stanley A. Crews Post 3513 VFW and its auxiliary announced they expect to win the 1956 57 State and National Community Service Leadership Awards. Post Commander Lou Bratzel and Auxiliary President Alice Bratzel spoke of showcasing community betterment projects on VFW Community Service Day at the post home 225 E First Ave on Monday January 21. They noted that VFW and Ladies Auxiliaries sponsored more than 540 000 community service projects during 1955 56.
The Scottsdale Rotary Club raised over 300 dollars at a meeting via caricatures drawn by Don Barkley auctioned to members, proceeds going to the March of Dimes. Mrs. Bill Weirich hosted a first ladies coffee with about 21 attendees to fundraise for the same charity. The Mothers March on Polio is set for January 29 under new chair Jacque Norton, with coin cards for students distributed by chair Lester Mowry.
President Irma Maas announced the Scottsdale Toastmistress Club committee slate for the coming term at the January 10 installation dinner. Appointed members include Anne Chapman lexicologist Marjorie Harris parliamentarian Ruth Norred chairman Marjorie Swallow membership Phyllis Beston public relations Dorothy Shahan auditor Kay Hollar publicity aven Wahlman chairman Lyttel Robson press book Ethel Rowan chairman Fern Stewart bulletin Hazel Munich chairman Gloria Turek Alberta Matthews timers Loretta Graves chairman Thelma Cluff Roberta Christian Beverly Dean hostesses Carolee Gray vice president Charlotte Peer secretary Dora Massey treasurer Mildred Brazel Jr Club Representative Virginia Albany to continue as Sr Representative.
Postmaster O. F. Wilson of Scottsdale Arizona calls attention to the first International Letter Writing Week October 6 to 12 1957 inviting local groups and individuals to participate to promote international friendship and understanding. He quotes a statement by Postmaster General Arthur Summerfield urging support for the People to People program and the Universal Postal Union goal of person to person communications.
Miss Joan Pierce of Tucson will guest speak at the January 21 Scottsdale Rotary meeting. The club will attend a banquet February 5 at Westward Ho Hotel for International Rotary President Gian Paolo Lang. The District Conference is set for March 17 18 and 16th in Safford. Don Barclay, Scottsdale artist, spoke January 14 raising funds for the March of Dimes. Vic Swanson’s oil painting drew the top bid and will be displayed at O'Brien Art Gallery.
The Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce launches a push via mail order pledges to reach its 1957 budget. Members in good standing received the Program of Work Budget Table of Dues and a self addressed reply envelope. The drive relies on continuing pledges and targeted calls to new members and businesses to ease contact load.
Tweedy fabrics are a good choice for amateur home sewers since they do not reveal construction mistakes easily. The material offers forgiving texture and color, making it popular for simple garments and curtains in everyday projects.
Queen for a Day will receive a three day trip to Scottsdale Arizona with all expenses paid as part of Parada del Sol publicity. American Airlines will provide round trip transport for the Queen and escort. Safari Hotel will supply lodging and Max Penton meals. Bo Mar Hadicrafts will present a gift dress for the fashion show segment.
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