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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1952
Page
1
A Scottsdale town focus on juvenile issues notes a recent rash of idle youth during summer and urges community planning for a robust Summer Recreational program to provide activities, clubs, dances, sports, and events backed by churches and service groups to prevent idleness and crime.
Governor Pyte proclaims May 17 as American Heritage Week in Arizona. Across the state schools and fraternal groups plan programs highlighting the American way of life. The May 5 public meeting in Phoenix will feature Dr. James W. Fifield Jr addressing Immorality in Government.
Ralph Watkins a Maricopa county businessman farmer announced his candidacy for Representative in Congress from the first Arizona district. He vows vigorous, active representation, cites business ethics and public service focus. Watkins, born 1903 in Indiana, moved to Phoenix 35 years ago and has a family including two sons. He operates wholesale oil and auto business and adds agriculture. He is active in Baptist Church and fraternal orders including Shriners and Eagles Moose.
The Scottsdale Girls' league will hold its annual spring formal at the high school on Saturday May 17. The dance runs from 3:00 PM to midnight and no stags will be admitted. An orchestra will provide music for the dancers.
Last year 1,962,000 Americans were injured in traffic accidents, reflecting widespread harm on roads across the country. The figure highlights the annual toll on drivers passengers pedestrians and emergency responders.
A quirky note from a Desert News column recounts a scheme to smuggle outside news into Julie Campbell's boarding school where reading outside material is forbidden. The piece humorously praises the persistence of “Noni Campbell” and mentions unseasonal weather and a St Joseph’s Country Frat event in nearby Cu din City with thanks to Geneva Hanousek, Elsie Murphy, and Batsy Palmer.
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