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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1974

Page

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Six others held in freak arrest in Scottsdale area

An off duty Arizona DPS officer in uniform arrested six people on drug charges after three men fleeing from him stopped in front of his Tempe home Friday night. In the car four ounces of cocaine were found and three Tempe residents named Paternoster Maddox and Huie were detained. A search warrant then led to another Tempe home where marijuana, cocaine and other drugs were seized and three more Tempe residents Bachmann Peachee Wagner Crawford were arrested.

Scottsdale Department of Public Safety Mike O’brien Tempe O’brien DPS O'Brien Timothy J. Paternoster E. Princeton Ave Richard J. Maddox Jilli T. Huie Gay “Lynn. Bachmann Lewis’ H. Peachee Michael J. Wagner Richard M.crawford

Off-Duty Phoenix Officer Robbed But Escapes With Life

Off duty Phoenix police officer Joseph Munoz was robbed at a Circle K on 68th Street after stopping to make a call. The gunman demanded $40 and threatened to kill him, but the officer talked the suspect down for about 10 minutes before the robber fled on foot. The assailant is described as a 23 year old male, six feet tall, about 200 pounds with brown curly shoulder length hair.

Phoenix Joseph Munoz Circle K 68Th St Munoz Scottsdale

Jewel theft hits couple in Lexington hotel stay

Lexington Nebraska police investigated the theft of a $900 mink coat and about $1,000 in jewelry from a guest room at the Doubletree Inn where Mr and Mrs James Roberts were staying. The incident occurred between 9 am Saturday and 9 am Sunday. Police also probe a $3,000 horse trailer theft from stables on East Cactus Road reported by Peter Wurts.

Lexington Neb James Roberts Doubletree Inn Scottsdale Rd E. Cactus Rd Peter Wurts Lafayette Boulevard

Obituary for Jack C. Ledwon golf pro at 66

Jack C. Ledwon 66 a golf professional born in Chicago died after a heart attack at his Scottsdale home His body was to be returned to Messinger Mortuary for services Tuesday He had lived in Scottsdale since 1948 was a Rotary Club member and on the board of Golden Key Homes Survivors include wife Mildred two sons Paul and John two brothers and a sister and grandchildren

Jack C. Ledwon Chicago Scottsdale Messinger Mortuary Indian School Rd Ledwon Scottsdale Memorial Hospital E. Catalina Rotary Club Golden Key Homes Mildred Paul California John Missouri

Services for Fannie R. Getz in Phoenix chapel

Mrs Fannie Getz 73 died Thursday at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Services held today at Camelback Sunset Chapel Phoenix. Born Clearfield Pennsylvania she lived in Scottsdale 15 years. Survived by daughter Elizabeth L Allen Scottsdale son Robert Pasadena California brother out of state seven grandchildren six great.

Fannie R. Getz Scottsdale Memorial Hospital Camelback Sunset ‘Chapel W. Camelback Rd Phoenix Scottsdale Elizabeth L. Allen Robert Pasadena Calif

Visitation for Robert Yancey to be held in Phoenix

Robert Yancey aged 25 died Saturday from wounds suffered in a personal safety incident south of Carefree. Visitation is open until 9 tonight at Sunnyslope Sun nyside Mortuary in Phoenix. Burial and services will be held in Half Moon Bay California. Yancey, a Vietnam veteran, had lived in Carefree for three years and worked as a construction laborer with Hurlbert Construction Co. He is survived by his wife Robin his parents Mr and Mrs Robert Yancey of Half Moon Bay three brothers and two sisters elder relatives are listed out of state.

Robert Yancey Carefree Sunnyslope Sunnyside Mortuary E. Townley Phoenix Half Moon Bay Calif Yancey Hurlbert Construction Co Robin

Visitation for Lewis L. Matis Held in Arizona

Visitation for Lewis L. Matis 63 who died on arrival at Boswell Memorial Hospital Sun City continues to 9 p.m. at Messinger Mortuary. Burial and services planned in Northfield New Jersey. Matis longtime restaurant owner in New Jersey Connecticut? No Atlantic City and Northfield connections noted. Survived by Edythe two sons Joe and Steven and a sister from out of state.

Lewis L. Matis Boswell Memorial Hospital Sun City Messinger Mortuary Indian School Rd Northfield N.J Matis Cave Creek New Jersey Atlantic City Edythe Joe Steven

Weather outlook for Scottsdale cools with rain chances

Forecasters from the Phoenix National Weather Service predict variable cloudiness and rain likely this afternoon and evening over Scottsdale and the Valley through Tuesday. Temperatures will be 5 to 10 degrees cooler than the weekend, with sun poking through at times.

Scottsdale Valley Phoenix Office of the National Weather Service Sun

Scottsdale adult education program opens spring registration

The SEE adult education program invites residents to register this week at Scottsdale High School Auditorium from 4 to 8 p.m. Classes start the week of Jan 28 and run eight to 12 weeks. Offerings include auto mechanics, Writing and Selling Non Fiction, Karate and self defense, Spanish, slimnastics, dancing, ham radio and more at multiple Scottsdale schools. The non profit SEE sponsors evening classes for adults.

Scottsdale High School Scottsdale Coronado Chaparral Hohokam Tonalea Tonto SEES

Armed trio robs Papago Plaza market manager

An armed trio held up E Z Save Market in Papago Plaza Friday at 11:55 a.m. They demanded cash, took more from the safe, and fled in a car. The manager Pete Kefalas and three suspects were described, with ages around 30, 38, and 35 and varied builds.

Papago Plaza Pete Kefalas Kefalas

Theft of $291 in lighting fixtures at Paradise Valley construction site

Paradise Valley police report $291 worth of lighting and plumbing fixtures stolen from a house under construction at 6934 EB Hummingbird Lane. Break-in occurred between 5:30 p.m. Friday and noon Saturday. The house is for Wilbur McCashen of 5907 N Rocking Road. entry was through a window.

Paradise Valley Hummingbird Lane Marshal’s Wilbur McCashen Rocking Road

Tourism SlumpHits Arizona Hotels Amid Energy Crisis

United Press International reports the energy crisis slashing tourist traffic in northern and western Arizona. Parker Chamber of Commerce manager Dorothy Randall cites motel and resort owners near the Colorado River facing potential bankruptcy as hotel occupancy falls about 20 percent in December and 45 percent so far this month.

United Press International Arizona Dorothy Randall Parker

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Luke Thirkhill Jay Benscoter Scottsdale-and Yul Conaway Chaparral Park Mrs. Fannie Getz Mrs. Getz Earls Drive Clearfield Lewis L Wild Bill Moses Sunrise Villas Miller Road Chaparral Road 78Th Street Sunrise Villas Sales Office Coeotisdale Pega Gee Cal Shenk R.E.A.D P.O. Box Phoenix, Ariz Leer Insurance 24Th Street H. William Dean Trust Officer Valley National Bank Trust Department Bank Trust Onfe Valley National Bank Trust Valley Bank E.C R&d Taco Bell E. McDowell Rd
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