Scottsdale's 1950 Baby Jeanie Sue Wins Derby
Jeanie Sue Smith was born at Tempe Clinic Hospital 5:25 AM weighing five pounds twelve ounces and is Scottsdale's first baby of 1950. The newborn clinched the town's Baby Derby prize amid delays in confirming the winner. Jeanie Sue joins brothers Tony and Bruce as the Smiths settle on Orange Avenue after eight years in Scottsdale.
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Jeanie Sue
Scottsdale
John Smith
Smith
Tempe Clinic
Bud Browns Barn Benefit Slated in Scottsdale
Bud Browns Barn on Northern avenue hosts Friday night January 20 a Scottsdale March of Dimes benefit dance sponsored by Camelback Mountain resorts. Cecil Armstrong's orchestra provides dance music with square and ballroom styles. Junior League Follies cast presents entertainment including Yellow Stone Chip Nancy Douthit Don Kuyper Jim Donahue and a Barry Goldwater blackface act. Grace Carlson chairs the arrangements with La Fonda Fiesta resort. Local firms Hanneys Goldwaters Porters and Republic and Gazette World Travel bureau handle tickets.
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Bud Brown
Northern Avenue
Scottsdale
Camelback Mountain
Cecil Armstrong
Junior League Follies
Yellowstone Chip
Nancy Douthit
Don Kuyper
Jim Donahue
Carl Tisor Heads Commerce Chamber Nominators
Carl Tisor, Scottsdale attorney, was named to head a nominating committee for the Scotts dale Chamber of Commerce election set for February 14. The committee includes Foster Kelly, Les Larson, Andy Swick and Jack Sweeney. auditing committee chaired by Dan Norton with M. M. Stone, Alexander Laird and Charles Williams. Herb Blackman announced a January 21 and 22 ranch horse show. Raymond Mitchell appointed to represent Scottsdale on the Maricopa Safety Council. The meeting also honored Larson's Christmas program committee and reviewed last year's activities.
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Carl Tisor
Scottsdale
Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
Cliff Carpenter
Chamber
Foster Kelly
Les Larson
Andy Swick
Jack Sweeney
Dan Norton
M. M. Stone
Alexander
Sandy) Laird
Charles Williams
Herb Blackman
Rancho del Caballo
Ronnie Manhart
Phoenix
Maricopa
Manhart
Hotel Westward Ho
National Safety Council
Larson
Rev. Andersen resigns as Scottsdale Baptist pastor
Rev. C. Marvin Andersen of the First Baptist Church of Scottsdale has read his resignation and will leave February 15 to serve Del Aire Baptist Church in Hawthorne California. Since May 1943 he has led the Scottsdale church, adding over 100 members and guiding two completed building projects with a third planned. His background includes a Master of Arts from Arizona State College in Tempe in 1946 and Greek instruction at the college in 1947. Both Andersens are graduates of Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Philadelphia.
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C. Marvin Andersen
First Baptist Church of
Scottsdale
del Aire Baptist Church
Hawthorne
California
Los Angeles
Andersen
Rev. Andersen
Arizona State College
Tempe
Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Philadelphia
Andersens
Community Club and Club Meeting Schedule
Tonight at 7 00 Methodist Men meet at the Methodist church followed by a Farm Bureau gathering at the Grammar school cafeteria. Friday hosts a March of Dimes dance at Bud Browns barn. Saturday features the Rancho del Caballo Horse Show at Rancho del Caballo with Sunday also at Rancho del Caballo. Monday includes Kiwanis at Vic n Eddies cafe and Boys club at the Clubhouse.
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Methodist Men’s Club
Methodist Church
Farm Bureau
Kiwanis Club
Vic ’N Eddies
Names Make Progress News in Scottsdale Edition
Scottsdale Progress greets readers with pride in the latest edition and thanks neighbors merchants and advertisers. Five new correspondents Mrs Wade Allgood Mrs Robert Yount Mrs Walter Walt Mrs Earl Jackson and Mrs Betty Blake join veteran Mrs Jack Bauer to cover diverse local news.
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Scottsdale
Eiveryone
Wade Allgood
Robert Yount
Walter Walt
Earl Jackson
Betty Blake
Jack Bauer
Residents rally to Scottsdale Progress campaign prizes
Interest grows as residents respond to a cash prize incentive offering four big prizes including a top $500. Eleven candidates from Scottsdale and nearby communities entered the contest. The campaign aims to promote the Progress newspaper with new correspondents and reduced subscription rates.
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Scottsdale Progress
Scottsdale
Commu
Luther Price Funeral Set For Thursday
Luther Price 67 retired tavern owner died Tuesday morning at Good Samaritan Hospital. He lived in Scottsdale the past eight years after coming from San Diego. Survived by two sons Luther Jr Tempe and Eine Los Angeles a daughter Inez Price Los Angeles and one sister in Texas Funeral services 3 p m Thursday at Grimshaw Mortuary with burial at Double Butte Cemetery Rev William A Snider to officiate.
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Luther
Allen Price
Good Samaritan Hospital
Mr. Price
Scottsdale
San Diego
West Second Street
Luther, Jr
Tempe
Eine
Los Angeles
Inez Price
Texas
Grimshaw Mortuary
Double Butte
William A. Snider
Recreation Park Plans To Be Discussed Saturday
Scottsdale residents are urged to attend a County Recreation Park meeting this Saturday at Stevenson School 1210 E Apache Phoenix to discuss plans for a community park.
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Scottsdale
Stevenson School
E. Apache
Phoenix
Warren Austin Speaks at Kiwanis Meeting
Warren Austin president of the Maricopa Farm Bureau was guest speaker at Vic n Eddie s Cafe. He discussed the National Farm Bureau Convention and noted his recent attendance in Chicago.
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A. WW. Austin
Maricopa Farm Bureau
Kiwanis
Vic
Mr. Austin
National Farm Bureau Convention
Chicago
Raymond Mitchell Elected President of Paradise Valley Improvement Group
Raymond Mitchell a Scottsdale attorney was named first president of the Paradise Valley Improvement association. Thomas Darlington became vice president and E V Graham secretary treasurer. The group urged property owners to pay 1950 dues of five dollars each to support efforts protecting owners interests.
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Raymond Mitchell
Paradise Improvement Association
Raymond
Mitchell
Scottsdale
Paradise Valley Improvement Association
Association
Thomas D. Darlington
E. V. Graham
Darlington
Jokake Inn
Graham
E. V. Graham Realty Company
E. E. Brown
Jack Stewart
Frank C. Brophy
Paradise Valley
Scottsdale Progress Ends Free Weekly Copies
The paper halts free weekly copies after reader response shows sufficient paid circulation. To subscribe use your favorite contestant. After the drive the annual rate rises to 2.50, mirroring typical Arizona weekly newspaper prices.
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Scottsdale Progress
Arizona
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Jeanie Sue Smith
Commerce Chamber
Carpenter
March of Dimes
Bud Browns
Rancho del Caballo Horse Show
Allen E. Abney
Wace Allgood
Rte
N. E
Betty Bauer
Dorothy Coleman
Betty Crews
Helen Fields
Pinnacle Peak
Aline Hildebrand
Betty Kennedy
Arcadia
Orme Lewis
Ruby Walt
Progress
Luther Price
Warren Austin
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