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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1974
Page
2
More than 300 Brownies and Scouts plus leaders attended the Girl Scout Field Day at Papago Park on Saturday. Participants engaged in crafts like macaroni pictures, first aid lessons, and nature hikes while pursuing badges as an elephant dance wrapped up the day.
Prime Minister Golda Meir postponed formally announcing her resignation delaying decisions on stepping down. Political sources say she may reconsider or seek a replacement as talks with Labor party members continue. The move sparks possible new elections and a shift toward a coalition including right wing factions. Allen met with Meir and urged her to change her mind.
Fred Mathis 79 of 6838 E Fifth St died Saturday in a local nursing home. Services were today at First Baptist Church Scottsdale where he preached 1936 1940 and he was buried in East Resthaven Phoenix. Survivors include wife Perla May two sons John V and Fred W two daughters Edna Dudeck Betty Weingartner and Virginia Dollar and 141 grandchildren. Memorial gifts may go to Fred Mathis Memorial Fund First Baptist Church Scottsdale.
George C. Williams 69, a 1969 retiree as vice president of the Arizona Bank, died Sunday at Good Samaritan Hospital. A Denver native who moved to Globe in 1904 and Phoenix in 1934, he worked for the bank from 1945 and earlier served as a bank examiner. Survivors include a daughter Barbara Willis, two sons Robert and Richard, eight grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Services set for 10 a.m. Tuesday at A L Moore and Sons Mortuary in Phoenix, with burial in Green Acres Memorial Gardens.
United Press International reports a move in Arizona to provide a counselor for Indian students amid concerns over cultural adjustment and academic guidance. The measure aims to improve support services and address ongoing enrollment and retention challenges.
Burglars broke into Thunderbird Cartr idge Co over the weekend and stole 19 shotguns and pistols valued at 20400. Owner Dr. Louis Lufty told police the burglary occurred Saturday evening after forcing a rear office door and smashing a gun cabinet.
Mrs. Lillian Griesell 92 formerly of Illinois died Sunday at her Scottsdale home 2812 N 56th Place. Born in Illinois she moved to Scottsdale 22 years ago from Chicago. Survived by daughter Marsha de Berge of Scottsdale, a sister in another state, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services and burial will be in Chicago. Friends may call 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Mercer Mortuary 1541 E Thomas. Memorials suggested to Friends of the Foundation for Blind Children 3720 N 75th St.
Former presidential aide H R Haldeman spoke at a home news conference after being indicted for conspiring to obstruct justice and perjury. He insisted he did nothing illegal, declined to discuss case details, and said he would serve the President again if asked.
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