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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1961
Page
7
A reader questions the editor about modern rock and roll lyrics and a 12 year old wanting longer phone chats. The assistant replies that some current songs border on vulgar, offers dating and teen safety guidance, and cautions a 28 year old guardian to discipline a 15 year old while stressing driving responsibility and the value of life.
The May birth list records numerous couples and their newborn daughters or sons with home addresses across Scottsdale and surrounding areas. Notable entries include William and Diane Culton in May, and Michael Beck with Joy, born May 31.
Arcadia's Arcadia Woman's Club, now over a year old, has grown from about 25 to more than 60 members. Leaders including Mrs. James Sexton and five others serve on the state Federated Women's Clubs board. The group funds patient care, supports vocational training, and backs Careers Inc. activities while planning a bridge marathon and other community events.
Thomas William Murphy of 422 W Sixth St Scottsdale has been named local young Democrat chairman for Operation Support the President. Murphy, president of the Phoenix Young Democrats and West Scottsdale precinct committeeman, plays a role in a national program to translate Kennedy's popularity into votes and explain the president's goals to the public as outlined by Arizona DNC chair Mrs Jon H Maffeo. Mrs Maffeo was appointed last month by Arizona national committeewoman Mildred Larson.
Marriage licenses issued include Bickley and Kin gham Gene Lyle 21 of Scottsdale and Sally Ann 21 at 220 Navajo Trail Delbert Lee Smith 21 of Tucson and Mary Linda 19 at 5204 E San Juan Tyron McGee Lyle 21 at Keamns Canyon and Nadean 20 at 6016 E Lafayette Blvd Weisbottan Weaver Mercer E 18 Diane Jean 16 both of Scottsdale Hamm Cox M Kent 23 Scotts dale Dana Sue 17 Parker Yoder Davis Floyd A 25 3808 E Picadilly Donna D 22 4527 E Montecito.
A group of 41 at Pima elementary including Principal Townzen, teachers, the nurse, secretary and custodians gathered for a breakfast in the home economics room and a noon lunch at Helsings, followed by a cake at Mrs. Rosiewald's Vernon Avenue home to honor a birthday.
Mrs. James Beaman of 6616 Jack Rabbit Road is named second sider Sobhain. The group prepares a “asia second” home for Girls Ranch in addition to the Charlton place near Mesa donated to the group.
Arcadia Delta Omega plans a combination swimming slumber party to honor outgoing seniors. The event will be at Helen Robb’s home on 3892 North 43rd Place and will be the group’s final function of the year.
Members of the Alpha Omicron chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha plan a business meeting at 8 p.m. today in the home of Mrs. James Allen at 1920 East Alco. Co-hostess is Mrs. Barney, chapter president.
Mary Martha Guild of St Barnabas hosts a church banquet at 8:00. Mrs Kenneth W Thompson of 7102 Paradise Dr plans the event with officers and parishioners in attendance.
A homemaker hints article advises wiping shoes with a cloth dampened with detergent before polishing once dried. It also suggests soaking a paint roller in hot water and rolling it on walls or ceilings to help remove wallpaper, avoiding lengthy soaking.
Girls co hostesses Julie Craig Emmy Ferguson and Susan Hall led a Scottsdale seniors party at Susan’s home on Indian Bend Road. Attendees included Carol Chene Lynn Ingraham Jan Hettinger Cindi Waltemier Rose Meis Sara Rea Ann Cummings Genie Elmore Barbara Betak Fodele Gosselin Susanna Spann Ingrid Myklestad Linda Fannin Donna Cafferty Jan Schlosser Ann Farnsworth Todd Allen plus Bob Hulme Greg Howell Jack Beavers Dick Burdette Bruce Gugler Bruce Johnson Pat Ferrell Doug Patterson John Hildreth Pete Dooley Jan Kleinman Jim Matthews Kermit Thompson Larry Steward Verden Brown Butch Riggs Phil Brady Dan Smith Jerry Atwood.
Scottsdale women organize a regional Soroptimist gathering with 12 clubs from Arizona and Nevada to be hosted at the Ramada Inn in Phoenix. Mrs Earl Shipp, vice president of the long-range council, and Mrs Samuel Standish assist, with Miss Tene Barr and Miss Jean Wacker among helpers.
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