Tempe Leader Carr to Direct Nogales Legion Parley
The 31st annual American Legion convention opens in Nogales for three days led by Tempe commander Laurence W. Carr. Scottsdale post holds five department votes. Judge Advocate George Hayes to cast them unless others attend. Candidates include Frank Moore of Douglas for department commander, though injury may keep him from running.
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Laurence W. Carr
Tempe
The
American Legion
Nogales
Scottsdale
George Hayes
Frank Moore
Douglas
Carr
Woman seeks high office in Legion ranks first time
Miss Bentley, a Legionnaire by war service, is not a member of the Legion Auxiliary and aims for high office, marking the first such bid by a woman. Kingman has the oldest convention claim for 1950, with Mesa Tucson and Safford also bidding. Ben Fox of Finch Lumber underwent major surgery on Friday July 22 at McDowell hospital in Phoenix and is reported recovering.
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All American Red Cross
Scottsdale
Gail Strandquist
Sun Valley
Miss Strandquist
Water Safety Corp
University Park
Phoenix
Miss Bentley
Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Kingman
Mesa
Tucson
Safford
Ben Fox
Finch Lumber Company
McDowell Hospital
Scottsdale's New Hotel Plan Faces Timeline Unclear
The feature traces development around Scottsdale's Main Street in the 1940s. It notes ground occupancy since 1923, Shipp's leasing in 1934, purchase in 1940, and moves to the present site in 1948. Also mentions Picket Fence gift shop, Christine Rae textiles, and adjacent tenants including Scottsdale Shoe Shop and Wagon Wheel Radio.
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Shipp
E. A. Langdon
Earl's Market
Christine Rae
Scottsdale Shoe
Wagon Wheel Radio Shop
Arthur E. Burgher Realty Company
Scottsdale
Main Street
Honor Don Thomas Fifth Birthday Celebration
Donald Thomas son of Mr. and Mrs. George Thomas Jr was honored on his fifth birthday with a yard party. Guests included Jean and Charlene Lewis Tony Susan Hites Stanley Crews Jacquie Bauer Cheryle Swartz Patty Kathleen Scott Dick Billy Thomas and other relatives. Ice cream cookies and cake were served.
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Donald Thomas
George Thomas, Jr
Thomas
Jean
Charlene
Bobby Lewis
Tony
Susan
Billy Hites
Stanley Crews
Jacquie Bauer
Cheryle Swartz
Patty
Kathleen Scott
iDick
Billy Thomas
Divynne Musgrove
Ellis
Johnny Thomas
Sipes Home Hosts Spanish Pot-Luck Dinner
Mr and Mrs Jack Sipes entertained last Wednesday night with a Spanish pot luck supper at their home. Guests included Cowden Curtis and wife and daughter Chet Smith and children Ray Redman and son Sydney Adams. Also Mr and Mrs Red Kinsey and daughter from Glendale Arizona.
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Jack Sipes
Messrs
and Mesdames Cowden Curtis
Chet Smith
Ray Redman
Sydney Adams
Red” Kinsey
Glendale
Ariz
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Nogales Legion
Water Safety Corps
Ray Martinez
Phoenix Thunderbird
Morenci
J. R. McFarland
Martinez
Blaine Bentley
Hazel Morton Post
J. W
Wes) Morris
L‘aimant
Paris
L’‘Origan
Emeraude
Scottsdale Pharmacy
Willimoth’s
Carl Tisor
Cecil Raleigh
William B. Matlock
Tlptigh
Insurance
Willmoth
Agency
Scottsdale Office Pioneer
Scottsdale Coffee Shop
Mrs
al Lindsey
Don Thomas
Jack
Gaviota Vigoro
ATLAS
Frederick
Chevron Service
American Legion Home
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