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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1950

Page

7

Masons Near Scottsdale Charter Ceremony Set For June

A new regularly constituted Masonic lodge in Scottsdale is planned with a Saturday event at Wesley Hall. Grand Lodge of Arizona members led by Grand Master Nelson T. Roach will attend as the dispensational approval of the lodge nears. An estimated 125 Masons are invited for supper and ceremonies following in Scottsdale.

Scottsdale Wesley Hall Grand Lodge of Arizona Nelson T. Roach Chandler Methodist Church Grand Lodge O. C. Wilson Wilson al Britton Walter R. Jessman Edward Abrahams Clarence H. Wilcoxen L. Frye Enoch Walkingstick Clifford Shugars Martin Kovak Weston Cook

Caswell Enters Scottsdale Constable Race

Kenneth C. Caswell, a longtime Scottsdale resident, announces bid for Scottsdale Justice precinct constable. Democrat looking to succeed the late Al Frederick, petitions out, first-time candidate, 45, resident since 1911 with a ranch in Paradise Valley, married with five children.

Kenneth C. Caswell Scottsdale al Frederick Caswell Childre Paradise Valley

Merchant Nine To Play Double Header In Florence Sunday

Scottsdale's Met squad heads to Florence for a Sunday double header against Arizona State Prison nine in the morning and Florence town team in the afternoon. Manager Bill Brady names Corky Reddell and Herman Schweikart as probable starters with Schweikart aiming for a third win and Reddell seeking his sixth straight victory. The Merchants earlier ran their win streak to ten with a rout of Cross Cut Water Users, led by pitching from Braca Monte Rees and Brady.

Scottsdale Metcollect Florence Arizona State Prison Bill Brady Corky Reddell Herman Schweikart Schweikart Reddell al Bracamonte Bill Rees Brady

Visiting Nurse Plan Meet For Scottsdale Area

A meeting this afternoon in Raymond O. Mitchell's office will discuss securing a visiting nurse service for Scottsdale. Mrs. Mitchell will preside as secretary of the organizing committee with attendees including Ashley Halterman, Cliff Carpenter, Bert Owens, Mrs. Martha Rogers, and H. W. Dixon representing the Red Cross.

Scottsdale Raymond O. Mitchell Mitchell Ashely Halterman Community Chest Cliff Carpenter Chamber of Commerce Bert Owens Kiwanis Martha Rogers Visiting Nurse Association H. W. Dixon Red Cross

Dr Samuel H. Hale Appointed First Aid Director

Dr Samuel H. Hale, a local physician, is named first aid chairman for the Scottsdale branch of the Maricopa County Red Cross chapter. He will oversee a Scottsdale area program and organize community training courses, per H. W. Dixon, local branch chairman.

Samuel H. Hale Scottsdale Maricopa County Red Cross H. W. Dixon Hale

Paradise Group Doubles Members in Valley Drive

Paradise Valley Improvement association reports membership has doubled since the drive opened. Chairman H. W. Dixon says progress is being made on filling the old county dump in Paradise Valley.

Paradise Valley Improvement Association H. W. Dixon Dixon Paradise Valley

Summer Recreation and Band Classes Set for Scottsdale

Plans announced for a two night per week summer Recreation Program through July with pickup teams and family activities led by Jack Crews. E. L. Hanson promotes a slimmer band program at Scottsdale High School starting June 5 with no fees and open enrollment. First meeting Friday June 2 at 7 30 pm in the high school band room.

Scottdale High School E. L. Hanson Scottsdale Jack Crews Activites Crews Crew

Legion Community Dance to Aid Scottsdale Boys Club

Sipe Peterson Post No 44 and auxiliary host a Friday night dance June 2 at the American Legion home in Scottsdale. The 8 30 pm event supports the Scottsdale Boys Club clubhouse fundraiser with Sun Valley Boys providing music. Admission is fifty cents per person for all ages.

Sipe-Peterson American Legion Women's Auxiliary Scottsdale Scottsdale Boys Club Sun Valley Legion

Boys State Opens Saturday At Flag

The 1950 Arizona Boys State session, sponsored by the American Legion, runs on the Arizona State College campus at Flagstaff to teach boys about American government through practical experience. Scottsdale High School selections Ames Harrison and Karl Wheeler will return home Saturday after a week of activities funded by local Legion posts and Kiwanis. Mrs. Paul Loomis, formerly of Scottsdale, visits relatives in Tempe and Scottsdale during the event.

Arizona Scottsdale High School Ames Harrison Karl Wheeler Arizona Boys State The American Legion Arizona State College Flagstaff Boys State Legion Post Kiwanis Club Paul Loomis Scottsdale Benson Guy Loomis Tempe Glendale

Patrol Captain Brady Enters Race for Constable

W C Brady head of the Citizens Police Patrol in Scottsdale announces his candidacy for constable of the local justice precinct. A Democrat, he has served as a Los Angeles county deputy sheriff and a Union Pacific special officer and leads the Scottsdale division of the patrol while also managing the Scottsdale Merchants baseball team.

W. C. Brady Citizens Police Patrol Scottsdale Justice Brady Los Angeles County Union Pacific Railroad Citizens Patrol Scottsdale Merchants

Monday Calendar Highlights Community Events This Week

The list covers events from June 2 to June 6 at local venues. Rachael Williams piano recital at the high school tonight 8:00 pm. June 2 7:30 pm Summer band program meeting in the high school band room. 8:30 pm Scottsdale Community dance at the American Legion home. June 3 6:30 pm Masonic meeting at the Methodist church. 8:30 pm dance at the American Legion home. 9:00 pm Los Latinos club dance at Los Olivos tavern. June 5 7:30 pm Kiwanis meeting at Vie n Eddies cafe and Boys club meeting at the clubhouse. June 6 7:30 pm Summer Recreational program opening at the high school athletic field.

Masonic Meeting Methodist Church American Legion Home Los Latinos Club Los Olivas Tavern Kiwanis Club Vie ’N Eddies

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Masons Constable Merchant S. H. Hale Grammar School Hanson E.E. L. Hanson Rachael William
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