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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1950
Page
6
A reliable source indicates Scottsdale may host a new year round manufacturing plant employing about 200 people, with 90 percent hired locally. Construction could begin immediately if location is confirmed, and backers seek community welcome without financial requests while a separate call for funds supports Gene Hansen and the Scottsdale High marching band.
Malcolm White announces a Monday July 31 talent show at Tee Bar Theatre with prizes for the top three. Open to all ages, registration due by Sunday July 30 at the theatre. Contest starts at 8 30 with entrants listed including Linda Hyatt Barbara Butler Brenda Reed Sonny Echart and others.
The Scottsdale Merchants travel to Hayden Sunday for an afternoon game against the Hayden Towners after consecutive losses to Ray Sonora 5 1 and Mesa Spanish American 5 0 knocked them from the state championship tourney. Herman Schweikart allowed six hits and six strikeouts while Corky Reddell started on the mound before Frankie Rangel finished.
With only 12 days left, voters must register by 5 p.m. August 7 for the September 12 primary. Four deputy registrars handle registrations: Mrs. Al Lindsey at 113 East Main, Mrs. Karl Reichel at Raymond Mitchell office, Mr. Wilcoxin at 3623 North 51st Place, and Helen L. White at Scottsdale Road and Citrus Drive.
Maj D H Davis sponsors the Jr. Nine renaming it the Scottsdale Majors and supplying uniforms and gear. The club leads the Class B Boys Valley league and prepared to face the K P Smith nine of Mesa. Last week the Majors beat Mesa Passey Bond 14 11 and topped Mesa Elks 15 1 with Spradling and Massey earning wins. Ortega Cruz Medina and Reddell led at the plate with multi hit games.
The Kiwanis and Kiwanis Clubs of Scottsdale host the fifth Monday pot luck supper on Monday July 31 at 7 30 p m at the Methodist church. Mrs Earl G Rooks is general chairman with co hosts Mrs Imon Gammage Mrs Leslie C Ross and Mrs Leland Windes. Oijen Peterson program chairman announced Mr and Mrs Russell Kafer will lead the program.
Dr. Sam Hale announces the First Aid committee appointments for Scottsdale Red Cross. Registration is complete for the initial group and classes start Friday night August 1 at 7:30 pm in Room 5 of the Grammar School building on West Second street. Further registrations and additional sessions are planned through fall and winter.
Eleanor Martin of Scottsdale was named scholarship recipient by Dr. E H Richardson dean of Arizona State College Tempe. She earned the award for high scholarship record leadership personality and character. The scholarship covers all regular registration and class fees for the 1950 51 academic year. Additional scholarships remain available for sophomores juniors and seniors. interested students should apply at the Dean's office promptly.
The Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce board discussed a campaign to draw winter tourists to Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. They plan a color booklet with photos and descriptive literature to be distributed in Phoenix and Valley towns, backed by a Maricopa County fund promoting the Valley of the Sun nationwide.
William C Brady, captain of the Citizens patrol and chairman of the Arizona State Private Patrol and Detective association, announced plans to license and regulate private police patrols and detective agencies. The proposal, presented to the Phoenix city council, will also go to the Arizona legislature for consideration.
The Scottsdale Band Parents association, formed to raise funds for Scottsdale High School band uniforms, will meet Saturday night with Cecil Raleigh as president. Over $300 has been collected toward a $1,200 goal as of now.
Barbara Bradford Joan Crossett Charlene Smith and Betty Westphall of Scottsdale completed a 30 hour Red Cross Water Safety instructor course in Phoenix last week. The group will conduct Red Cross classes at the Scottsdale Sun Valley pool for the rest of the swimming season. Registration for all levels may be made at the pool per Mrs. George Ellis. Bradford and Crossett will also receive Senior Life Saving certificates.
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