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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1948
Page
8
Phoenix. Joe Hunt, an Arizona softball enthusiast and longtime resident, announced on Thursday June 3 his bid for re-election to the Arizona State Tax Commission as a Democrat. A Kentucky native who moved to Arizona at age six, he has lived here 32 years, is married and father of three. He will complete his sixth year on the commission this year.
An evening concert at Tempe Beach is planned for Wednesday June 23 featuring about 100 Arizona high school students attending the Arizona State College music camp. Students will perform in band string ensemble and choir under Miles Dresskell with the picnic area open and the pool closed. The camp runs from Sunday to June 27.
The 197th Fighter Squadron Air Arm of the Arizona National Guard will conduct its first summer encampment at Love Field Prescott from June 13 to June 26. Col. Lawrence H. Bell announced the unit will perform full field maneuvers away from its home base, using forty acres designated as Osborn Air Base for the operation.
Phoenix reports the national brewing industry marks the tenth anniversary of its self regulation program announced by Sidney B. Moeur Arizona operations director. Launched in 1938 the program aims to ensure responsible retail beer sales under public interest conditions through action oriented guidelines rather than pledges.
Mrs. Mary Spangler and daughters Sandra and Lenna depart Tuesday June 8 for Cincinnati Ohio to spend the summer visiting relatives. They urge readers to help reduce the Fourth of July accident toll.
An inquest into Milton G. Andersons death was begun in Tempe Justice Court and adjourned to June 10 at 2 p.m. The 18 year old Miami youth died Sunday after a Scottsdale road auto accident near the State Sanitorium. Ralph Anderson, 17, of Phoenix, was the driver and three other boys escaped serious injuries. Funeral services were planned for Wednesday in Miami.
Arizona State Tax Commission announced May collections returned to incorporated towns and cities totaled 169 493.96 dollars. The article notes April sales and lists Missouri Idaho Utah Oklahoma and Kansas as leading producing states.
Nominating petitions circulated in Scottsdale for Roy D. Stone Phoenix city commissioner Democrat running for state senator from Maricopa county Two seats to be filled in Maricopa county At least six Democrats likely to seek the nomination.
Harry Rickel, noted Arizona pianist, is named piano instructor at Arizona State College. Dr. Grady Gammage announced the appointment on Saturday. Rickel holds bachelor and master degrees in music from the University of Arizona and has given several piano recitals in the state in recent years.
A reflective column argues rural households spend more on home life than city dwellers. It notes farmers and townsfolk invest in permanent comforts like home, cider, popcorn for the kids, and a friendly beer for parents, framing home as central to living.
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