Big Sisters of Arizona aims to mentor young girls in need
The organization, started in 1955 and incorporated in 1960, pairs girls aged 7 to 17 with mature women volunteers for a year. Big Sisters emphasizes friendship and guidance over gifts, funding activities through United Fund support and donations. It operates from 1530 E Flower St, Phoenix, with referrals from school staff and welfare workers.
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Phoenix
Lorna ‘Lorkwood
Arizona” Supreme Court
Big Sisters
Grace Shuga
Big
Little Sisters
United Fund
EB Flower St
Scottsdale man adopts Colombian boy through Foster Plan
Milton D. Schiffman of Scottsdale has adopted Jorge Eliecer Paez, a 10 year old Colombian, by supporting his care with a monthly donation of 16 dollars to Foster Parents Plan. Jorge lives with his family near Bogota and attends school in the second grade. The plan provides food medical care supplies and guidance from social workers. Foster Parents Plan is based at 352 Park Avenue South New York City.
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Foster Parents Plan
New York City
Scottsdale
Milton D. Schiffman
Jorge Eliecer Paez
Jorge
Bogota
Mr. Schiffman
Foster Parents ’Plan
Park Avenue South
New York
N.Y
Roller Derby Queens Face Crowd Myth and Might
A UPI interview with Miss Dunn captain of the Chiefs IRDL team paints roller derby as fierce athletic work. She and teammates describe hard hits, travel demands across the nation, and pride in staying feminine on the track.
Derby Girls Pace Through Gruelling Season
A Brunette from San Leandro California weighs 100 pounds and skates in a sport filled with falls and injuries. Derby girls value speed and padding sparingly to stay agile as seasons stretch toward ten months. A notable trip had one team dating in Springfield Massachusetts after flying 40 miles from Norfolk.
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San Leandro
Calif
Springfield
Mass
Norfolk
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Big Sister
Big Sisters of Arizona, Inc
Jorge Paez
Duraclean
Bob
Dunkelbarger
J. Miles
mNiers
Omologist Linsecervice
Stitute
Sair
Ale Raat
Gay Pauley
UPI
Dunn
Chiefs
International Roller Derby League
IRDL
San Francisco
Pate
Jan Vallow
Eagles
Ases
Cathie ‘Ramos
Scottsdale Daily Progress
Mastel
Sofas
Teohin Fabrics
Scottsdale Ra
Persia
N. Brown Ee Dee
ALA
Rah
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