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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1949

Page

6

Enoch Walkingstick Named Commander of Local Legion Post

Enoch Walkingstick a full blooded Cherokee and Salt River Indian school faculty member was named commander of Sipe-Peter son Post No. 44 American Legion replacing Hill Chatham who resigned. Walkingstick a WWII Navy Sea Bees veteran served 19 months in the forward area and will be assisted by junior vice commander Jerry Lutes as Ross Lund vacates. He urged strong post support and full attendance at meetings during a social after the officer vote.

Enoch Walkingstick Salt River Indian School Sipe-Peterson Post American Legion Hill Chatham Walkingstick Navy Sea Bees Jerry Lutes Lutes Ross Lund Ladies of the Auxiliary

Kiwanians Invited To Theatre Party In July

Scottsdale Kiwanis and Kiwani Anns will be guests of Malcolm White for a theatre party on Monday night July 25 at the Tee-Bar-Tee theatre. The film “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” stars Frank Sinatra and Esther Williams. The invitation was extended through Seldon Windes, president.

Scottsdale Kiwanis Club Kiwani Anns Malcolm White Tee-Bar-Tee Theatre Frank Sinatra Esther Williams Seldon Windes

Democrats Plan Precinct Meeting in Sunnyslope Park

A meeting of Democratic precinct committeemen is set for Tuesday night July 26 at 8 o'clock in the Sunnyslope Recreational Park clubhouse at Ninth and Vogel streets. The Scottsdale precinct area includes Scottsdale, Sunnyslope, Cave Creek and Baltz.

Sunnyslope Recreational Park Ninth and Vogel Streets Sunnyslope Scottsdale Precinct Scottsdale, Sunnyslope, Cave Creek Baltz

E J Fowler Dies in California

News reaches from La Mesa California of the death of E J Earl Fowler on Friday July 15 at his La Mesa home He and his wife were well known former residents here where he worked for E O Brown and the Scottsdale Ginning company while Mrs Fowler taught at Scottsdale Grammar School Funeral services were held Monday in La Mesa

E. J Earl) Fowler la Mesa Calif

Dust Problem Solved at Zephs and Launderette Front

Dust in front of Zephs Service station and the Launderette on North Brown Avenue is addressed by Zeph Hansen and Sax Pettit. A coating of crude oil applied by the two owners promises to curb dust for the summer.

Zeph Brown Avenue Zeph Hansen Sax Pettit Zephs

Family Night Friday Offers Volleyball Softball and Ice Cream

The Scottsdale Summer Recreational Committee hosts Family Night with volleyball on the east of the high school auditorium and a softball contest on the main diamond. Salt River Valley Water Users face Methodist Men's club in a volleyball challenge while Scottsdale Westerners play Glendale High in a girls softball game. Ice cream and cake funded by the Sunday school Young Adult class will be served, proceeds to the church improvement fund. The men’s summer league title bout closes the slate at 7:45.

Scottsdale Dane Roush Salt River Valley Walter Walt Methodist Frye Auditrium Scottsdale Westerners Glendale Methodist Church

Ruling Targeted in Fire Company Controversy

Judge Windes is to rule on the Scottsdale fire district clash between the Boots Smith and Malcolm White companies. Oral arguments by Orme Lewis and G. W. Shute were heard, seeking a permanent restraining order against the White Company. The Maricopa supervisors await the ruling to determine official recognition.

Seottsdale Dudley W. Winds Maricopa County Boots Smith Fireompany Malcolm White Fire Company White Company Lewis Smith Company Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Malcolm White Boots Smith

Liquor Dealers Lead Statewide Effort Against Private Clubs

Al Lindsey of the Arizona Retail Liquor Dealers Association heads a state wide survey with law enforcement to curb illegal private clubs and protect licensed establishments. He notes deputies will investigate every private club, with concerns over sales to minors non members and post 1 pm closing hour violations. Lindsey says nationally chartered clubs are exempt and singles out Legion and Elks clubs only if open to non members.

Arizona Retail Liquor Dealers Association, Inc Thisweek al Lindsey Scottsdale Lindsey Elks The American Legion Clubs Legion Club Scottsdale Legion Club

Open House Showcases Hopi Village Project at Scottsdale

The Scottsdale Morning Program division of the Summer Recreational Program concluded with an open-house exhibit at Scottsdale Grammar School. Children from second to fifth grade displayed individual and group projects, including a Hopi Indian village. Mrs. Dick Platt directs the six week June July program.

Scottsdale Grammar School Dick Platt

New Mail Schedule Told By Postmaster

A. H. Adams the Scottsdale postmaster announced changes to outgoing mail times. Letters and parcels must be in the local office by 8:10 for morning shipments and 4:10 for afternoon shipments. Incoming mail can be in boxes by 9:30 a m and 5:30 p m.

Scottsdale Post Office A. H. Adams

Life Savers Take Final Tests At Sun Valley Pool

American Red Cross Life Saving classes conclude today with final tests and graduation at Sun Valley Pool on East Indian School Road. Director Gail Strandquist announces testers Arthur Adams Phyllis Betty Peter Munch Jimmy Frye Mildred Pipla Ed Ferrell Bob Shugars George Scherer Mack Lathrop.

Sun Valley Pool East Indian School Road American Red Cross Gail Strandquist Arthur Adams Phyllis Betty Peter Munch Jimmy Frye Mildred Pipla Ed Ferrell Bob Shugars George Scherer Mack Lathrop

Ice Cream Social at High School Friday Night

An old fashioned ice cream social will be held at the high school athletic field during Family Night Recreation Friday. The Methodist church sponsors with help from the Scottsdale Community Recreation Committee. Proceeds go to the church improvement fund.

Methodist Church Scottsdale

Rev Leslie J. Ross Heads to California Evangelism Meeting

Rev Leslie J. Ross will depart Friday morning by plane for Los Angeles California to attend the Southern California Arizona District Directors of Evangelism meeting. He is scheduled to return home Friday night by bus.

Leslie J. Ross Los Angeles Calif District Directors of Evangelism

Summer Program and Club Events This Week

Schedule lists July events at the high school diamond and theater. Activities include softball games, a family night, a Vern Butler home boys club meeting, and a Kiwanis theater party at Tee Bar Tee. Other July evenings include a summer program softball and various high school athletic field activities.

Vern Butler Kiwanis Club Tee Bar Tee Theatre

Also Mentioned on This Page

Legion Sipe-Peterson J. P. Ward Arizona American Board of Preventive Medicine and Public Health American Medical Association E. J. (Earl) Fowler California Judge Windes Annabeth Pierce Improvement Fund High School
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