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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1949
Page
7
The Scotts dale Volunteer Fire District project draws in Supervisors Superior Court judges lawyers and John Q. Public as a wait-and-see phase eases. The piece ends with a small town life sentiment and broad community involvement.
A community discusses labeling two fire departments as Department A and Department B after the June meetings. The proposal suggests a joint Firemen’s Ball to ease tensions and promote friendly relations once the Court of Supervisors settles the matter.
The Scottsdale Kiwanis club board will meet Wednesday night July 13 at 8 o'clock, at the home of Ben Fox in Scottsdale.
In Scottsdale a battle over volunteer fire protection intensified as over 200 residents named Ralph Boots Smith as fire chief, Vernon Walker as secretary treasurer, and 24 volunteers. A rival fire company led by Malcolm White contends for recognition, while a temporary injunction blocks county acknowledgment. A hearing is set for Friday July 1 in Judge Dudley’s court.
Alvin Brown announces the City of Phoenix will begin operating the water system Friday July 1. The former Scottsdale Water Co. was purchased from Mrs. Merle Brown Smith, with service continuing from East First Street office and new customer contracts required. Applications accepted July 5–8 with mains upgrades planned to boost flow from 400 to 600 gallons per minute and new rate structure set including minimums and per 1000 gallon charges.
Advance students in the Learn To Swim campaign will receive Red Cross certificates this morning at the final session. Intermediate division includes Bob Shugars Betty Jo Burton Paul Mertons and Carlton Brown. Beginners list features Arthur Adams Mervin Cluft Kenneth Davis Micky Linville Danny Kleen Madelyne Kleen Carlton Brown Earl Dull Elden Musselmann Carol Vietimier Kathleen Kennedy and Phyllis Johnsrud. Junior Beginners certificates awarded to John Spence Sammy Payne Lori Ann Herring Twila Jesman Melvin Bolstad Billy Jean Beck Virden Brown Johnny Dillon Richard Dick Jo Ann Hamlet. In Junior Beginners 42 of 72 students graduated, 60 percent versus county average 53 percent.
The Summer Program Family Night features a girls softball game Friday at 7 45 under Scottsdale High lights. Everett Babcock manages Tempe Stars, a 23 girl squad that has trained twice weekly since summer began and will compete with a four pitcher mound. The team has not chosen a name yet and will reveal it tonight.
Henry Waskewski president of the Phoenix Teen-agers Square Dance Club invites local teens to a dance and lessons. The event runs Saturday night from 7:30 to 10:80 at the Phoenix YMCA.
The Rev. Leslie J. Ross is reappointed to Scottsdale Methodist Church for a fourth consecutive year by Bishop James C. Baker marking the first such fourth year at the church. Conference readings listed Eu gene Wood, Clarence Holland and G M Marshall to other churches while attendees included Mrs Women Frye and several church members.
Malcolm White, elected fire chief of the Scottsdale Fire district, announced the meeting moved from July 6 to Friday July 8. The Scottsdale High School will host the session, previously planned for the American Legion hall, with the public invited.
Graveside rites are set for Saturday July 2 at Ft Bliss National Cemetery Texas for T/5 Charles Mowry United States Army World War II casualty. His body arrived from Italy. He was a Scottsdale High School graduate and brother of Lester Mowry.
Tonight at 7 45 p m Alli son Steel Phoenix faces Scottsdale All Stars in a high school softball game. Friday July 1 Scottsdale girls meet Tempe Stars at 7 45 p m. Saturday July 2 Scottsdale Square dance at high school tennis courts at 9 p m. Monday July 4 Independence Day holiday. Tuesday July 5 7 30 p m Kiwanis luncheon at Vic n Eddies cafe All Stars play Tempe Service at high school.
Fourteen members of Troop 101 Boy Scouts of America depart Scottsdale Friday for a 10 day stay at Camp Geronimo, Roosevelt Council camp near the Tonto Rim. They will gather at the Methodist church Thursday night for inspection.
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