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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1961

Page

2

Kennedy aides upbeat as Congress pauses after spring action

Congress takes a spring break as President Kennedy’s team reports progress on his legislative program after 20 weeks. Proposals moved include job creation for economically weak areas, with administration supporters viewing recent votes as favorable despite a one vote setback on a minimum wage bill.

Washington Congress Kennedy White House Ond Kennedy House

Scottsdale Recreation Center Offers New Art Classes

The Scottsdale community center will host adult art programs starting with charcoal sketching on Morfday Wednesday and Friday mornings at 7 30. Materials are on students but instruction is free. Chess lessons and tournaments occur Tuesdays at 7 30 and Saturdays. instructor is Juan Jayme. A square dance class and other activities like shuffleboard tennis volleyball and horseshoes are planned. Call WH 5 7890 for details. Handicraft classes by Don Felker cover beadwork leather pebble mosaic and tile on Thursdays at 7 20 p.m.

Scottsdale Juan Jayme Don Felker

Introduction to Scottsdale and The Valley booklet published

The Scottsdale League of Women Voters releases a 25 cent public book detailing Scottsdale history from the 1880s to today. It explains county and town government, revenue sources, expenditures, local courts, and department by department coverage including schools taxes and elections. Copies may be ordered by calling WH 5 7754 with funds supporting league civic projects.

Scottsdale and the Valley The Scottsdale League For Civic

Shrine of Ages Choir at 27th Easter Sunrise Service

The Shrine of Ages Choir of Arizona State College will sing at the 27th Easter Sunrise Service at the Grand Canyon South Rim scheduled for 6 a.m. The 30 minute event will be broadcast by KTAR and coordinated by Dr. Eldon A. Ardrey with Robert Jones directing. Reverend J Douglas Gaston will deliver the sermon and Ray Cox will narrate the canyon sunrise. About 2 000 spectators are expected.

Shrine of Ages Arizona State College Grand Canyon KTAR Phoenix Arizona Broadcasting System Eldon A. Ardrey Division of Liberal Arts

Navajo PTA Sponsors Play by Arizona Playmakers

The PTA of Navajo School sponsors the Arizona Playmakers in Rapunzel and the Witch. Performances are Friday April 7 at 6 30 and 8 p m in Tonto School auditorium East Oak Street. Tickets are 40 cents, sold by Navajo students or at the door. The Playmakers are professional actors offering educational entertainment for children.

PTA of Navajo School The Arizona Playmakers Tonto School East Oak Street Tonto Arizona

Funeral Held For Dr William T Waring

Funeral services were held today in Messinger Mortuary Chapel for Dr William T Waring retired Baptist minister who died Wednesday at Good Samaritan Hospital The Revs Frank Sutton John Pierce and George R Wilson officiated Born in Placer County California August 16 1889 he served as lieutenant commander in the U S Navy during World War I He held Baptist pastorates in Kentucky Illinois and Mississippi before coming to the Valley 18 months ago Survivors include his wife Sally 4721 N 70th St and a daughter Mrs Horace Winn of Scottsdale

Messinger Mortuary Chapel William T. Waring Good Samaritan Hospital Placer County Calif Waring Comander U.S. Navy Kentucky Illinois Mississippi The Valley Sally N. 70Th St Horace Co Winn Scottsdale

Dam At Marble Canyon Hearing Postponed A Month

Washington reports a hearing on Arizona's request to construct a dam at Marble Canyon on the Colorado River has been postponed for one month.

Washington UPI Arizona’. S Marble Canyon Colorado River

Behan Rallies From Binge in Toronto Visit to New York

Irish playwright Brendan Behan reportedly rallied in a Toronto hospital after a binge that cost him his job as master of ceremonies for a jazz revue. Behan told his wife he feels at home in New York and is making good progress in a private hospital.

Toronto UPI Brendan Behan New York

Missing poodle Tinker still unrecovered in Scottsdale

The ailing poodle Tinker, owned by Mr. and Mrs. John Hoffman of 2517 N. 69th St, Scottsdale, remains missing after disappearing Sunday. A reward is offered for information leading to the family pet despite ads and radio appeals.

John Hoffman N. 69Th St Scottsdale Hoffman

Beeline Road Section To Be Resurfaced

A worn-out Beeline highway segment will be resurfaced by the State Highway Department. Benton Contracting Co. won a $62,185 contract for a 4 1/2 mile surface overlay starting 414 miles northeast of the McDowell-Beeline intersection toward the Verde. Ruts will be leveled and a heavier surface laid over the existing pavement.

State Highway Department Benton Contracting Co McDowell-Beeline Verde

Church Okays Building Plans for Ascension Lutheran

The Ascension Lutheran Church at Mockingbird and Humingbird lanes near Mummy Mountain northwest of Scottsdale approves Taliesin Associated Architects plans for a new/tenacre campus. Construction starts next fall with Easter Sunday 1962 as target for completion. A semi circular classroom wing and bermed garden court outline the design.

Ascension Lutheran Church Mockingbird Mummy Mountain Scottsdale Taliesin Associated

Communists Word Moderately After Warsaw Pact Talks

In Moscow the Warsaw Pact leaders signaled concern over Germany as a potential flashpoint in the Cold War. The communique urged strengthening the alliance while avoiding sharp confrontation, leaving room for gradual easing of East West tensions and accusing the West of colonial policies and suppressing liberation movements.

Moscow UPI Europe Germany Iext Warsaw Pact Laos Congo Cuba

Weekend Warmth With Sunny Skies Forecast

Sunny skies and rising afternoon temperatures forecast for today and Saturday. High near 73 today with a low around 45 Saturday morning and a high near 76. 24 hour period ends at 4 am with temperatures and precipitation noted.

No magic bullet yet in cancer drug quest

Dr. John W. Cline surveys chemotherapy's progress and limits in cancer treatment. Drugs have helped some patients but cures remain rare, with surgery or radiation still essential for control. The article notes breakthroughs in leukemia and breast cancer, plus the challenges of drug resistance and toxicity.

John W. Cline American Cancer Society UPI

Two Men Held in Carmel Safe Cracking Case

Two suspects, one from Arizona and one from Oklahoma, are held in a Carmel jail over a Mount Carmel safe cracking incident. Authorities report ongoing inquiries and potential charges.

Mount Carmel UPI Arizona Oklahoma

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