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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1950
Page
6
One hundred youngsters registered for the Learn To Swim campaign at the Sun Valley pool with ninety on the first day and ten more applications Wednesday. Kent Bramwell, Maricopa County Red Cross official, supervises the course. Scottsdale Progress co sponsors.
John F. Utter, a Paradise Valley resident since 1939 and local realtor, announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Representative of District 11 which includes Scottsdale and Baltz. He runs a North Scottsdale road realty firm and formerly owned Paradise Valley appliance store now Willmoth's, and is a member of the Elks lodge.
About 30 residents and Paradise Valley Improvement Association officials urged concerns at a Maricopa County Supervisors hearing on 36 miles of proposed roads in Paradise Valley. Protests cited fence setbacks, a four mile east extension, flood dyke maintenance, and potential land severance. Further hearings will study engineering and legal fixes.
John C. Colwell has assumed duties as manager of the Scottsdale office at the Bank of Douglas replacing Samuel H. Moore who has returned to Texas. Colwell previously served as note teller at the bank's Tucson branch and came to Scottsdale from Elmira New York. He now resides in Scottsdale with his wife.
Bill Brady named Corky Reddell probable starter as Scottsdale hosts Reddy's Corner at 2 PM on the Scottsdale high school diamond. Bob Walker of Reddy's Corner pitches opposite. Merchants seek to preserve their perfect home record with Sam Millanez and nine others in the lineup. A July 2 return game with Casa Grande Apcos is scheduled at the same site.
Paul Neeves of Kiam Lodge escaped when his 1948 Pontiac sedan overturned near Scottsh Cove north of Avicona Run. He suffered cuts and bruises, was taken to Good Samaritan hospital Phoenix, and released Tuesday afternoon. The cause of the accident was not determined.
Rev. Sanford G. Cleveland preached his first sermon Sunday June 18 as pastor of the First Baptist church of Scottsdale. He previously served as a Baptist state worker in South Dakota based in Huron and now resides in Phoenix during parsonage redecorating. He is married to Miriam and they have five children David Jane Judy Paul and Elizabeth.
The Paradise Valley Improvement Association presented a zoning request to the Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission on June 7 1950 seeking residential zoning for land bordered by the Arizona Canal Salt River Fort McDowell Reservation Pinnacle Peak and Tatum Boulevard The proposal aims to shield the upper valley from uncontrolled commercial growth while benefiting the Scottsdale business district.
Jack Crews urged more adults to join the summer program held on Tuesday and Thursday nights at the high school athletic field. The activities include softball volleyball croquet and horseshoes with free equipment and refreshments available to all participants.
Paradise Valley Improvement Association protests Carl G. Hoyer beer and wine license at Shea Boulevard and north Scottsdale Road. Hearing set for 10 a.m. June 22 at the County Courthouse Phoenix. Association representatives urge public attendance.
Five members of Scottsdale's Senior Scout troop and two leaders plan an eight day camping trip to the East Verde river near Payson. Attending will be Art Adams Jimmie Frye David Yount Charles Denson and Alan Roush with Dane Roush as Scoutmaster and Mrs Frye accompanying. The Troop will be supplied with a deportation by the Rov Trayden.
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