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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1959
Page
1
A community reflects on the Pottsdale School District as a five member board plans next year’s budget. Residents are urged to study the proposals, attend the July 2 public hearing, and trust the board’s focus on student education and taxpayer welfare.
Local humor column discusses heat no worse than prior week while lampooning a strike in Scottsdale and a Montana rancher joke. Notes new Town Marshal Bill Downing and shift to frontier pants for officers. Mentions rising auto use among students and a joke about a father parking after buying a car.
In a June 1949 Scottsdale Volunteer Fire District meeting Malcolm White was elected chief Ruth Adams named secretary treasurer and 16 volunteers were selected including Bob Adams W L Brooks Alvin Brown E O Brown George Cavalliere Cowden Curtis Henry Farlee Steve Katich Charles Lewis Kenton Scott Jack Sipe George Thomas Jr George Thomas Sts L R White and Bob Zimmerman.
The Community Swimming Pool Office at 36 East First Street announced new payment options and season ticket family memberships at $50. The hotter weather and impending pool openings drive demand as Reese urges every Scottsdale family to buy now for unlimited access.
The newcomer to newspapering, now Glendale News business manager, traces a 12 year career from editor and ad man to publisher. He notes Scottsdale's rapid growth with 1900 high school students and 6292 in eight grade schools, reflecting a booming community.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Aymar host tonight for the Merri Mates married couples group of Ascension Lutheran Church at 6022 North 64th Place. Paul Sheaffer chairs the recreation oriented swim and supper gathering in the home setting.
Claude Case will study in Sweden for seven months after receiving a summer scholarship offer from Colorado College. The junior admits uncertainty about his life’s work but is eager to learn and hopes his brothers do not bother his belongings while he is away. He has two younger brothers, Michael, 15, and Chuck, 11.
After eight weeks in new quarters the Boys Club of Scottsdale reports about 100 members weekly and strong community support. Board president Matthews notes some building debt remains but the facility will continue to serve youths for years to come.
The Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce estimated 29 000 residents in the school district with 12 000 in town. A 1986 directory showed 17 000 in the school district and 3 500 in Scottsdale. Enrollment was 2 915 in grade schools and 750 in high school. The Progress notes a new full page of classified ads and praises staff, especially Mrs. Ponchak, for boosting advertising efforts.
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