Scottsdale Progress marks end of first year of publication
A yearlong calendar of Scottsdale events lists theater openings, bond proposals, school term starts, and community drives. Highlights include the See You in Church campaign, Armistice observance, the building of West Main street shops, the Bank of Douglas opening, and the Green Card plan to curb undesired solicitations.
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The
Red Cross
Sun Valley Pool
Scottsdale Grammar School
West Main Street
Scottsdale
Ralph E. Irish
Anne Whiting
Chamber of Commerce
Merchant Trade Bureau
Scottsdale Progress
Mexican Nations Arrive for Tempe Dual Meet
A Mexican track team from the National University of Mexico nears arrival in Tempe for a dual meet with Arizona State University. Workouts are planned Thursday and Friday ahead of Saturday night events at Goodwin Stadium. Last year Tempe defeated Mexico City, and this year the Mexican squad reportedly includes strong 1948 Olympic members.
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National University of Mexico
Tempe
Arizona State
Sun Devils
Goodwin Stadium
Nationals
Mexico City
Donn Kinzle
Devils
Red Cross Seeks More Gray Ladies in Valley
The Maricopa chapter Gray Lady chairwoman Mrs. Frank Haberl announced a training course for new volunteers. The session Tuesday May 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Red Cross Headquarters Phoenix will prepare women to assist in federal and civilian hospitals including Papago Park Veterans Hospital and the Arizona Tuberculosis Sanatorium north of Tempe.
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Red Cross Gray
Frank Haberl
Maricopa
Red Cross
North Third Avenue
Phoenix
Haberl
Tempe
Exams Announced for Rural Carrier Jobs at Scottsdale
The United States Civil Service Commission announced an exam for Rural Carriers to fill current and future Scottsdale Post Office vacancies. Applications must be filed in Washington DC by May 26, 1949. Applicants must be 18 to 49 on the closing date, with veteran preference exceptions. One year’s residence required. more information at Scottsdale Post Office.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Scottsdale Post Office
Washington
D. C
Two Firms Join Street Cleaning Fund Program
Announcement by Andy Swick president of the Merchants Trade Bureau says two additional merchants join the street cleaning fund. Malcolm White Enterprises and Helen's Pastry Shop have agreed to support the project and contribute to financing the program.
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Merchants Trade Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Andy Swick
Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
Scottsdale
Marines urged to apply for history copy by 2nd Division
Seventeen thousand veterans or their next of kin have not applied for their gift copy of the division history Follow Me. Richard W Johnston, civilian correspondent who landed with the division at Tarawa, authored the book. Applications should be forwarded by Headquarters with Marine Corps Reserve N District, 852 Chavez Ravine Road, Los Angeles 12, per Col. C. E. Shepard Jr.
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Second Marine Division
Richard W. Johnston
Tarawa
Marine Corps Reserve Ndistrict
Chavez Ravine Road
Los Angeles
C. E. Shepard, Jr
Methodist Church States Annual Meet
The Scottsdale Methodist church holds its annual meeting Thursday night May 12. Rev. Leslie J. Ross will preside with Dr. Frank Toothaker Arizona district superintendent attending. Reports from the Women’s Society Sunday school Youth Fellowship and Boy Scout troop will be heard. Ross concludes his third pastorate year with a yearly summary of accomplishments.
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Scottsdale
Women's Society
Sunday School
Youth Fellowship
Ross
Colorado Name Origin From Spanish Red Meaning
Colorado derives its name from the Spanish phrase rio colorado meaning colored red river. The term reflects early explorers and settlers naming the region for its red-hued landscapes and the Colorado River.
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Colorado
Red
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Methodist Church
Bank of Douglas
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Central Arizona Light and Power Company
Gateway Electrical Service
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Osborn
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Malcolm White Enterprises
Helen’s Pastry Shop
Iasi
Vane * At
America
Norcross
Webster'’S Collegiate Dictionary
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Marine Vets
Methodist Church States Annual Meet
Wedgewood Ranges
Roper Ranges
IMON
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Scottsdale Pharmacy
Fountain Service
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