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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1959
Page
1
A vintage note urges bold planning for Scottsdale as rapid growth reshapes the area. It cites rising population estimates, new subdivisions, and the need to implement large scale development goals before land runs out. The piece warns that small plans will fail to keep pace with the boom.
As the June Brides and Fourth of July pass, readers plan the two week vacation. Advice covers securing the home from burglars and checking lights, faucets, master switch, shades, and arranging lawn care with a neighbor before leaving.
A letter to Little League parents urges support for sponsors managers and coaches amid low parade turnout. It cites Eisenhower and Congress proclaiming Little League Week and emphasizes character, community, and family involvement in a movement that has grown to over 5000 leagues worldwide with a million graduates.
A Scottsdale letter urges town leaders to resume enforcing two and three hour parking rules, suggests carting signs with cloth hoods, and calls for Chamber of Commerce action. It proposes home brochures for new homeowners, stronger merchandising by local merchants, and co ordinated drives to avoid charity competition while promoting the area as a shopping and resort center.
Community brief notes record a midweek salebration plan by six grocers closing early on Wednesdays and a stable fire near Squaw Peak. Also reported are cancelled Scottsdale fire district meetings, rising postal receipts for 1948, and local visits and travels including O’Malley Lumber’s new yard opens and sheriff’s posse activities.
A satire on wedding customs notes the neglect of grooms after the ceremony and predicts further invisibility when the couple has a son. It contrasts gifts and duties with bride centrality and hints at broader labor issues in aviation unions affecting Pan American World Airways’ Brownsville base.
Scottsdale readers praise sportscasters for boosting baseball interest and discuss local business efforts. The column notes Dizzy Dean and Buddy Blattner color the game, highlights Ralph Stages charity, Goot Shoes promotions, and complaints about regional identity versus Phoenix in the Scottsdale Progress.
Arizona Public Service Co announces quarterly dividends led by 39 cents per share on common stock. Additional payments include 27.5 cents on Series B and 62.5 cents on Series C preferred stock, with other varied rates. Record date is July 81, 1959 and payment is September 1.
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