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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1954
Page
4
In Detroit a 1954 Plymouth and stock models of two rivals were taken apart and laid out side by side for a part by part comparison. The study concludes Plymouth is America’s best buy in the lowest-price field and a free illustrated 8 page booklet is available at the showroom.
Scottsdale and Scottsdale School District No 48 report increased assessed valuations for 1954 led by a 17 percent rise in the town. Total valuation climbs to 12 794 708, with district 48 up over 21 percent and a 2 903 713 rise in 1954 compared with last year. Deputy assessor Pete Theisen notes the figures helped reduce school taxes amid higher costs and a broad building program. A separate note touts a baked potato as a low calorie source with iron and vitamins.
Two letters from Cave and Sandy Laird describe settling in Salem Ohio with Sandy working for Quaker Oats, helping farmers with vaccines and feed. The note praises the green country, new home, and nearby park. It also requests an old piano for a Scottsdale friend and advertises two dogs needing homes. a Boxer and a trained German Shepherd, with contact for Dr. Mariassy.
Mr and Mrs Albert Dorman welcome a baby girl born Thursday July 22 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix. Mr and Mrs Richard Kemp announce a baby girl born Tuesday July 20 at St. David Hospital in Phoenix.
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