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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1951

Page

9

Civil Defense Meeting Planned for Scottsdale Tonight

A Scottsdale Civil Defense meeting is set for Thursday night June 7 at 7 30 in the Matlock Fant Realty office on South Scottsdale road. Robert Gregory, the community warden, calls all members to attend and invites others interested in the program. The agenda includes a discussion of a summer mock attack.

Scottsdale Robert Gregory Matlock and Fant Realty Scottsdale Road Gregory

Scottsdale School Bonds Sold Friday

Scottsdale school bond issues totaling 386000 were sold Friday by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. The elementary issue of 236000 mats to 2.97 percent on maturity 1971, funds a site purchase and school improvements. The high school issue of 150000 carried 2.92 percent and funds a cafeteria office classrooms and athletic field upgrades.

Scottsdale School Dbtrle Maricopa County

Crippled Children Need Assistance In Maricopa County

Mrs Cecil B Raleigh Scottsdale chair man calls for volunteers to aid the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis county committee. The program needs nurses aids entertainment transport and correspondence for the Crippled Children's hospital patients. Bedridden patient entertainment includes reading toy handoffs and model projects. Volunteers are sought for morning or afternoon weekly service.

Maricopa County Crippled Children’s Hospital Raleigh Contine Om Page Frye

Raymond Mitchell Takes Government Defense Post

Scottsdale attorney Raymond O. Mitchell said he will join the federal government on a full time basis for the national defense effort. He will resign from PVIA presidency and hold roles with the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce and Red Cross. Mitchell will relocate his family to Paradise Valley and keep a Phoenix office.

Raymond O. Mitchell Scottsdale Mitchell Paradise Valley Improvement Association Thomas Darlington The PVIA Paradise Valley Phoenix

Model Plane Meet Draws Hundreds at North Phoenix Airport

An armada of hundreds of miniature planes is due to descend on North Phoenix Airport Sunday as Arizona Pine Plymouth enthusiasts arrive for the Arizona Plymouth Dealers Model Plane meet. Events start at 9 a.m. with over 100 contestants from cities and two trips to the Fifth Internal Plymouth Model Plane contest in Detroit. Awards will be given to outstanding freshman, junior and senior contestants. no admission charged and the public is invited.

Phoenix Arizona Detroit Auegust

Bank Branches to Close Saturdays in Summer

John Colwell of the Bank of Douglas says the Scottsdale branch will close Saturdays all summer starting June 30 until September 1. Phoenix and Tucson offices also close Saturdays while Yuma will not close this year.

John Colwell Bank of Douglas Scottsdale Phoenix Tucson Yuma

Plan Summer Band Program At SHS

Eugene Hanson, Scottsdale High School band director, announced a possible summer music program funded by a small tuition. Plans include three courses: elementary theory and fundamentals, advanced band, and beginning band. Classes would run Monday through Friday in the band room from June 11 to July 27, if enough interest and funds are available.

Eugene Hanson Scottsdale High School Hanson

Scottsdale man Charles Denson joins Army service

Charles F. Denson of Scottsdale has been accepted for military service. The announcement was made this week.

Charles F. Denson Scottsdale Army

Scottsdale Town Incorporation Petitions Under Review

A three member committee appointed by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is verifying signatures on petitions seeking automatic incorporation of Scottsdale as a town. If two thirds of signers meet criteria the town would be formed and a five member council with a mayor selected by the board would be appointed.

Scottsdale Maricopa County Walter. Tyler E. Dunlap Phoenix John W. Walker E. Culver Georgia Lee Petty E. Coronado James O. Lecky William 0. Glick Board of Supervisors

Funeral Services for Anita Johnsrud in Phoenix

Funeral services are set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in Phoenix for Anita Johnsrud who died suddenly in Payson. Mercer’s Mortuary will host with burial in Payson. Survived by husband Carl three children Phyllis Neal and Doorthy sister Agnes Conforti of Los Angeles and four brothers Lewis Arthur Ernest Regan and Albert. The Johnsruds formerly owned the Scottsdale Transfer company and were well known locally.

Phoenix Anita Johnsrud Payson Arizona Mercer’s

Auxiliary Recipe Book From Scottsdale Debuts

Mrs Maybelle Curtis announces a new cookbook titled Auxiliary Recipe Book containing 100 recipes donated by Scottsdale women. Published by Bevron Publishing Company Kansas City Missouri copies available now via Mrs Curtis at 314 West First Avenue or phone 6 4247. Display locations include the American Legion hall and Al Lindsey Insurance Agency.

Scottsdale Maybelle Curtis American Legion Auxiliary Bevron+Publishing Company Kansas City

Square Dancing Lesson Offered in Valley Begins June 14

All Valley residents and visitors are invited to join more than ten thousand Valley square dancers. A beginners class starts Thursday June 14 at the Phoenix City Recreation Hall 888 West Washington Street. Eight weekly lessons run 8 to 10 30 p m in an air cooled hall led by Henry Wasielewski with instruction in square dance fundamentals and popular Western dances.

Valley Valley Square America Phoenix City Recreation West Washington Street Henry Wasielewski

Legion Convention Slated by Mesa for June 13 16

One of the liveliest department conventions in years is expected at Mesa on June 13 15 and 16 when American regionnaires from over the state gather at Maricopa Inn and the Mesa Coliseum. Rumor has it National Commander Earl Cooke will be a principal speaker, but that is unconfirmed.

Mesa Maricopa Inn Mesa Colosseum Earl Cooke

Lindsey to perform in Cavalcade of Rhythm at Paramount

Dolores Lindsey daughter of Mr and Mrs Al Lindsey of Scottsdale will dance in Gene Rumphs dance review Cavalcade of Rhythm. The revue is set for the Paramount Theater in Phoenix on June 13 14 and 15.

Dolores Lindsey al Lindsey Scottsdale Gene Rumph Paramount Theater Phoenix

Kiwanis Club Meeting at Out Post

Monday June 11 at 7:00 p.m. the Kiwanis club gathers at Out post for their regular meeting.

Kiwanis Club Outpost

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Civil Defense Howard Pyle A. J. Fram Arizona Farm Bureau Federation Warren Austin Raymond Mitchell Evertt Quentin Webster SHS Anita Legion Dolores Lindsey Civil Defense Meeting Matlocks and Fant Scottsdale Lodge Wesley Hall
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