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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1948

Page

6

Zimmerman Seeks Educational Post

J. E. Zimmerman, assistant professor of English at Arizona State College for two years, announced his candidacy for state superintendent of public instruction under the Democratic banner. A former Winston city schools superintendent, he brings broad public education experience and holds BA and MA degrees. He advocates textbooks for every child, high standards and secure teachers, plus citizenship health and safety programs in schools. He is married with a son serving as a first lieutenant in the Army Air Force. his wife teaches in the Wilson school, Phoenix.

J. E. Zimmerman Arizona State College Winston City Zimmerman Army Air Force Wilson School Phoenix

Legion Holds Last Summer Meet and Working Party

Members of Sipe-Peterson Post 44, American Legion, met at the Legion Home Tuesday night June 29 for a working party. Construction began on a frame and sheet rack partition to convert part of the kitchen into a storeroom, all done by local Legionnaires. The June 24 meeting voted to discontinue summer meetings. the next regular meeting is set for August 12.

Sipe-Peterson Post 44 American Legion Legion

Arizona Times names Columbus Giragi publisher

Columbus Giragi, famed Arizona newspaperman, announced he will be the publisher of the Arizona Times in Phoenix. He succeeds Anna Roosevelt Boettiger and will stop writing his weekly column Sparks From the Grindstone in this and other papers.

Giragi THE Arizona Times Columbus Giragi Arizona

Two Square Dancing Meets Planned in Scottsdale

Two square dancing events are scheduled in Scottsdale this week. The Children's Square Dance Club meets Friday night at 7 30 on the high school tennis courts with help from Mr. and Mrs. John Platt and Dorothy Adams. The Scottsdale Squares adult club dances Saturday night on the same courts with hosts Mr. and Mrs. Burson Donn and Mr. and Mrs. Women Frye. Attendees are asked to bring sandwiches.

Scottsdalians Children’s Square Scottsdale Burson Donn Women Frye John Platt Dorothy Adams

Fishing Licenses Go On Sale In July

Mrs. Al Lindsey of the Al Lindsey Insurance Agency announced that 1948-49 fishing licenses go on sale today, July 1. Those wishing to purchase here should act now. The Lindseys will be away from July 2 to July 5 attending the Indian Pow Wow in Flagstaff, and their office will be closed during their absence.

al Lindsey

Plans for Yellowstone Vacation and Nogales Trip

Earl Good and wife depart Thursday for a 21 day vacation in Yellowstone National Park. Mr and Mrs Frank Knight schedule a one day trip to Nogales Son on Monday June 5.

Earl Good and Wife Yellowstone National Park Mrs Frank Knight Nogales, Son

Secretary of State Candidacy Seeks Democratic Nomination

Robert O. Kelly, state surplus property purchasing agent and World War II veteran, announced Thursday his bid for the Democratic nomination for Secretary of State in Arizona. Kelly, a native of the state, was selected by the late Gov. Sidney P. Osborn for his Army salvage and surplus property experience.

Robert O. Kelly State of Arizona Kelly Sidney P. Osborn

Rehabilitation plan tied to Florence POW camp

The proposal seeks use of the Florence prisoner of war camp north of Scottsdale for an Arizona State college rehabilitation and education institute for first offenders. Infant mortality in Poland runs 30 to 50 percent of births, highlighting dire health conditions.

Derbird Scottsdale Arizona State College Florence Poland

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