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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1951
Page
7
Scottsdale’s post office becomes a First Class office starting the new fiscal year with receipts over 40 000 dollars. Postmaster A H Adams notes minimal changes for patrons beyond a small box rental increase while staff remains unchanged.
Construction started Monday in Paradise Valley on an 87 house subdivision north of Scottsdale. Paul Construction of Phoenix will build two bedroom homes in the 10 000 to 12 000 dollar range on a 25 acre tract west of North Scottsdale road. streets Orange Blossom Coronado Drive laid out for designations. total investment exceeds 500 000 dollars based on county permits.
Plans for a free Fourth of July celebration at Scottsdale High School athletic field include a 5:30 softball game between a Legion team and local merchants, a family picnic, and a 30 minute fireworks display funded by merchants and the American Legion. Arch Dillon says more than 250 will be spent on the display with rockets aerials and Niagara Falls effects. Everyone is invited and meals are self-provided with drinks supplied by the Legion Auxiliary.
American Legion Junior Baseball League seeks an umpire for four Scottsdale games set at 5 30 p m at Scottsdale High School diamond. Coaches Johnny Maas and W W Skipper Dick urge volunteers to contact Maas Dick or report to the field at game time. Tonight O Malleys vs Sellers and Tee Bar Tees vs KP. In Tempe Tuesday O Malleys beat Clarks 17 1 Tee Bar Tee beat House of Toys 13 3. Adrian Rangel pitched for O Malleys with Hugh Massey catching.
Bob Garvey of Scottsdale won first place in the bareback bronc riding division at the annual Dewey Rodeo in Dewey Arizona. He was recently named grand champion bronc rider at the Boomtown Rodeo in Burkburnett Texas.
Miss Dorothy Lee of Yuma, newly elected national president of the Future Homemakers of America, arrived in Phoenix with 13 Arizona girls after Estes Park leadership training. They were met by FFA members at the train and escorted to the Hotel Adams for introductions and refreshments. Scottsdale FFA officers John Reddell, John Thomas, and Shelby Copeland attended.
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted 3-0 to declare Scottsdale incorporated by petition. No election required as over two thirds of property owners supported it. approx 1,200 to 1,300 residents within limits and around 400 property taxpayers. Council appointments delayed a week. county attorney rulings awaited. The Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce led the petition drive guided by Dr. Philip H. Schneider.
Due to Independence Day failing on Wednesday July 4 the July 5 issue of the Scottsdas Progress will be printed on Tuesday and mailed Wednesday morning. News and advertising must be submitted by 5 p.m. Monday July 3. Cooperation is appreciated.
Winners in the 1951 Gene Autry Child of the Year contest in Scottsdale were announced by Malcolm White of the Tee Bar Tee theater. Four winners will receive prizes at a later program, with first prize a Gene Autry Ranch outfit or War Bonds.
The Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce committee announces incorporation effective June 25 1951 and thanks supporters led by Phil Schneider whose leadership helped secure approval. George Locke the attorney offers to help form the initial five member council as the Board of Supervisors plans its appointment.
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