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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1948

Page

5

Scottsdale Men’s Softball Opening Strong Despite Losses

The Scottsdale group started play with two local teams the Methodist Men and Scottsdale Boosters. Boosters lost 8 2 to Arizona Sand and Rock Phoenix after five unearned runs. Boosters face Lamb’s Market Tempe tonight and Mobile Gas Service Friday at 8 15. Methodist Men fell 27 11 to Ace Show Case Sunnyslope and meet Central Methodist Phoenix on July 20 at 8 15.

Scottsdale Methodist Lamb’s Market Tempe Les Massey Boosters

Beaverettes to Host Tempe In Friday Softball Tilt

The Scottsdale Beaverettes face Tempe Pythian Sisters in a return game Friday night at 8:15 on the local high school diamond. The Beaverettes beat Tempe 13 to 12 last Sunday in a free hitting, error prone five inning charity game on Tempe Beach.

Scottsdale Beaverettes Tempe Pythian Sisters Beaverettes Tempe Girls Tempe Beach Tempeans Page Two

Man Found Dead in Desert Near Tempe

The body of a man about 50 identified as L. F. Golden was found in a dry wash near Desert Villa north of Tempe on East Washington Street late Tuesday afternoon. Coroner Wesley Bolin said death likely occurred about 24 hours earlier. Found by Sam Valdez, the decedent's address is unknown, and Carr Mortuary is handling the body.

L. F. Golden Desert Villa Tempe East Washington Street Wesley Bolin Phoenix Sam Valdez Carr Mortuary

Two New Assistants Join Arizona Tuberculosis Group

Phoenix reports under a $4 000 grant the Arizona Tuberculosis and Health Association hires two field assistants. Harriet Rawlins will work in the south and Vivien English in the north as they aid county units and the Christmas Seal drive.

Amy E. Rogers Arizona Tuberculosis and Health Association Harriet Rawlins Vivien English Miss Rawlins Miss English Tuberculosis Association Arizona Phoenix National Tuberculosis Association Helen E. Watkins University of Arizona English Miss Watkins State Association State Health Department Apache Coconino Graham Mohave Navajo Pinal Yavapai Yuma Maricopa County Pima

Hi Neighbor Day Draws Large Scottsdale Crowd

Approximately 560 Scottsdale residents attended the Second Annual Hi Neighbor Day picnic at the high school athletic field on Saturday night July 10. It was organized by the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce and the Sipe Peterson American Legion post to provide an evening of relaxation and fun for all ages. The program featured an amateur night and athletic carnival with Wes Segner as emcee and a spectacular fireworks display directed by Alvin Brown lasting about forty five minutes. Vern Smith of Wagon Wheel Radio shop left Sunday for Mexico to help transport a student to Arizona State College near Monterrey.

Scottsdalians Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Chamber Sipe-Peterson Post The American Legion Chamber of Commerce Wes Segner Legion Post Alvin Brown Particu Vern Smith Wagon Wheel Mexico Arizona State College Monteray

Paradise Shopping Center Development Plan

Paradise Shopping Center near East Camelback Road and Scottsdale Road will enter construction within two to three weeks. A 66‑home Paradise Plantation residential area north of the center will include a water system, paved roads, and landscaped grounds. The center aims to house 62 businesses on a 10‑acre site with one‑of‑a‑kind permits, 15‑year leases, and owner‑financed buildings. Developers include C A Martin, Roy Robinson, P I Robinson, and B L Hecker assisted by Consolidated Construction & Engineering.

Paradise East Camelback Road Scottsdale Road Paradise Plantation Valley C. A. Martin Martin-Peterson Cotton Company Roy Robinson State Tractor Equipment Company P. I. Robinson West Coast Phoenix B. L. Hecker Scottsdale Consolidated Construction & Engineering Company Oliver H. O'Farrell Ralph Wisner Hecker and Robinson

Arizona State College Second Summer Session Enrollment Grows

Registration for the second summer term reached 1 252 students by Wednesday. Veterans accounted for 688, the record second session total, with 974 undergraduates and 278 graduates. Late registration continues to next Monday at 4 pm with a fee and reduced class load.

Arizona State College

Surplus Sale Slated at Williams Field

Williams Field Air Force base announced a salvage and surplus sale July 14 to July 23 from 8 am to 3 pm daily at the base salvage warehouse. Items include desks chairs filing cabinets beds clothing refrigerators lawn mowers radio parts and brake refining machines. Payments can be cash money order or certified check after awards. Harold Daugherty left July 14 for a brief Grand Canyon vacation.

Williams Field Air Force Base

Evening sports schedule at local high school grounds

Tonight at 6:00 p m American Legion baseball and at 8:15 p m Summer Recreation softball. Friday July 16 7:30 p m Children s Square Dance club and 8:15 p m Summer Recreation softball. Monday July 20 7:30 p m Kiwanis club meeting at high school. Tuesday July 21 baseball and 8:15 p m Summer Program softball at high school.

American Legion Childrens Square Dance Club Kiwanis Club

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