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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1948

Page

5

Softball Night Leads Scotts dale Summer Games

ScottsdaleGray Ys face Chandler Gray Ys at 8 15 p m on the local high school diamond as the Summer Recreation softball league opens a Friday slate. Scottsdale Boosters visit Lamson Phoenix Friday and host Phoenix Elks Aug 3. both 8 15 p m under lights. Beaverettes post two wins over Sunny slope improving to four wins against one loss. Schweikart notes added facilities including a new volleyball court for Scotts dale families.

Scottsdale Gray Ys Chandler Gray Ys Scottsdale Boosters Lamson Business College of Phoenix Boosters Phoenix Elks Roosters Plumbers Phoenix Scottsdale Beaverettes Sunnyslope Herman Schweikart Scottsdale

Glenn Oil tests fail to determine gas in Paradise Valley well

Drillers at Glenn Oil Company's Paradise Valley test well attempted three tests to quantify gas but failed after a blast shattered rock structures. The wall could not withstand expected pressure so the well will be deepened for another test. gas pressure requires 150 tons of mud to prevent blowout.

Glenn Oil Company Paradise Valley E. W. Duhame Duhame

Sam Hershman Takes Over Scottsdale Variety Store

Announcement last week reported the sale of the Kraft Home Furnishing store to Mr and Mrs Sam Hershman of Phoenix. The store will become Scottsdale Variety store under new management and continue offering a full line of quality merchandise. The Hershmans have prior retail experience in New York and Phoenix and plan to relocate to Scottsdale. They have a son Martin aged twelve. Also noted, Max Green the Metropolitan bus driver on the Scottsdale route recovered from a hand bite by a cat, causing two days of missed service.

Kraft Home Emil Kraft Sam Hershman Phoenix Scottsdale Hershmans New York Arizona Hershman Max Green Green

Evening Sports and Club Events Featured in Calendar

TONITE 815 p m Summer program softball at high school diamond. FRIDAY July 30 8 15 p m Summer Program SATURDAY July 31 8 30 p m Scottsdale Square dance at high school tennis courts. MONDAY August 2 7 30 p m Kiwanis club meeting at high school cafeteria. TUESDAY August 3rd

Scottsdale Square Dance Kiwanis Club

Firms Begin Move Into New Building

Four unit building by Charles Mieg and James Beattie on South Scottsdale road near McGuffey Gulf service will be ready for occupancy this week. Real estate brokers Charles McClure and Mieg are installed. Dan Norton to open a temporary office. The Mobile Mill and Main, contractor, will occupy the north wing. Bright's Style Shop plans an August 15 opening in the south end. Additional tenants being courted for the remaining space. Plans for a second building across East Main street call for a western motif. Mobile Mill and Manufacturing will also contractor for that project.

Gew Charles Mieg James Beattie Scottsdale Road McGuffey Gulf Service Mieg Charles McClure Dan Norton Facturing Company Bright Beattie Tee Bar Tee Theater East Main Street

Record Registration Of Scottsdale Voters Expected This Year

Scottsdale prepares for a large 1948 primary registration with E. H. Richardson noting expectant high turnout. Deadline is Monday August 2 at 5 p m with expanded hours at the East Main street office and the Chamber of Commerce in the Walker building offering 10 a m to 4 p m deputy registrar coverage.

Richardson Scottsdale Justice of the Peace East Main Street

Legion Nine Edges Scottsdale 2 1 In Phoenix Thursday

Hopper Transfer company team beats Herman Schweikart’s Scottsdale club 2 1 at the local high school diamond. Steve Ferrier pitched a one hit game but Scottsdale managed no runs. Next they travel to Phoenix to face Webbeo Yanks at Isaac Park with Ferrier on the mound.

Hopper Transfer Company American Legion Herman Schweikart Scottsdale Scottsdalians Hopper Steve Ferrier Webbeo Isaac Park Phoenix Webbcos Bob Medina Schweikart Tilden White American Legion of Phoenix

Pair Fined For Game Violation On Plea

Dennis Martin and Harold Coe of Scottsdale pleaded guilty to taking fish with firearms. Each was fined five dollars after appearing before Justice F H Richards on Monday July 26. They were cited by game warden T O Barnes on the Verde river north of Scottsdale.

Dennis Martin Harold Coe Scottsdale Justice of the Peace F. H. Richards T. O. Barnes Verde River

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Calapco Variety Store The Mobile Mill and Manufacturing Company E. H. Richardson Legion Nine Garden Club
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