This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1960
Page
2
Scottsdale youngsters can enroll in an eight week high school level program or five week elementary course with fees from 15 to 25 dollars. The district board endorses a flexible, enrichment driven summer program guided by skilled teachers offering individual attention and exploration beyond standard curriculum.
The town engineer advises forming improvement districts to fund major arterial streets and storm sewer work. Costs can be paid in installments over 10 years, sharing expenses with property owners. Improvements promise higher property values and better drainage, sidewalks, curbs, and paving.
Jeter O Mooneyham of 327 Coun try Lane Scottsdale has been named assistant cashier at First National Bank of Arizona. He serves as loan officer in the bank's Phoenix office, with a prior career at Security Bank & Trust Forest City North Carolina. He is a World War II veteran and civic leader, with two sons and a wife Elizabeth. The electronics boom in the Valley of the Sun spurs Scottsdale growth.
The piece ridicules government meddling and rising taxes that squeeze small merchants while big business grows. It jokes about a big league team causing rumors of moving and recalls a Scottsdale Jaycee parade note. It ends with a humorous monitor letter about aggressive sales pitches and staying silent on expenses.
Ten years ago the Scottsdale-Paradise Valley dump closing announced by E V Graham of the Paradise Valley Improvement Association. Local 4-H Scottsdale Junior Fair livestock judging set for March 25 at the high school. 1950 Red Cross drive in home stretch under H W Dixon. Kiwanis funded lecture on Seris tribe by William Smith planned at Scottsdale High School auditorium with proceeds to youth fund. Honor roll lists include Gloria Beasley, Andrew Anderson, Beverly Stokoe, Barry Raleigh and others. Five years ago voters approved APS 25 year electric and gas franchise 71 yes to 1 no. Kiwanis barbecue May 14 at the Community Center. Various local arts and student activities noted including Ah-Dorne talk, Goosh letters, Iona State College art talk, Paradise Valley Trails Horse Show results, and Scottsdale High elections with Shipley as student body president.
Scottsdale homes boast strong indoor outdoor living with improved yards. Neighbors join to beautify adjacent yards and provide joint recreation spaces. Glass walls open to patios spur landscaping, from natural plantings to rock gardens. Parada del Sol began in 1953 when the Scottsdale Junior Chamber of Commerce took over the Sunshine Festival.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.