Progress Review Of First Year Progress Review Of Scottsdale Progress
The Scottsdale Progress enters its second year as the West’s Most Western Town with growth in recreation, business, and community cooperation. Notable items include May 6 launch, May 13 dedication of the Since-Peter son Post No 44 home, May 27 high school graduation of 32, June 3 bank officials discuss a Scottsdale branch, and June 10 summer recreation plans.
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Scottsdale Progress
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Progress
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American Legion
West Main Street
First National Bank of Arizona
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Meeting Set For Tuesday
Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce will meet Tuesday night May 10 at 7 30 in the high school auditorium. Cliff Carpenter president announced routine business and committee reports will be considered.
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Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
Cliff Carpenter
Mother's and Dad's Night Draws Strong Attendance at Scottsdale High
More than 175 parents attended the first annual Mother’s and Dad’s Night at Scottsdale High School on April 28. Principal W. W. Dick announced the event, designed to show parents “Know Your School.” Cecil McGirr chaired the committee with Dick and Seldon Windes. The hour and a half program mirrored a student day with home room, classes, and an assembly. Many parents urged a second program next year.
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Mother and Dad
Scottsdale High School
W. W. Dick
Without The Founder Nation Observes Mother's Day Next Sunday
Americans celebrate Mother's Day next Sunday marking the first observance without its founder Anna M Jarvis who died last November in a Pennsylvania sanatorium. The 84 year old West Virginia born organizer built the holiday through speeches, petitions, and appeals to governors and presidents culminating in a 1914 Congressional Resolution praising mothers and authorizing federal flag display.
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Anna M. Jarvis
Philadelphia
Miss Jarvis
Pennsylvania
Anna Jarvis
Grafton
W. Va
St. Andrew’s ‘Methodist Church
St. Andrews Church
Jarvis
Taylor County
Anna
West Virginia
Wilson
Valley Speech Festival Brings Eight High Schools Together
Scottsdale High hosts eight Valley schools in a daylong festival. Events include Improptu Speaking Original Humorous Monologue Readings Dramatic Speech to Entertain and One Act Plays. Individual awards with critic judges from Arizona State College will name an all star cast.
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Scottsdale High School
Arizona State College
Tempe
Clarence E. Southern
John Girdler
Madoc Davies
Scouts Cubs Plan Week of Activities in Scottsdale
Scottsdale Troop 101 and Cub Pack 101 announce a Court of Honor and pack meeting next week. Scoutmaster Dane Roush says the troop Court of Honor will be Tuesday night May 10 at the Methodist church with First class ranks and Merit Badges awarded. Each patrol will set up a demonstration camp site. On Friday May 13 the Cubs go to Thunderbird Field for a swimming party and later a picnic supper with parents at 6:30. Troop 101 hosts the Camelback District Court of Honor at the high school football field the same night, where Star Life and Eagle awards will be presented.
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Methodist
Leeland
Cubs
Thunderbird Field
Camelback District Court of Honor
Huge Crowd Welcomes Natural G Calapco Party
A large crowd gathers for Calapco gala as a spectacular gas flare lights the event. Organizers showcase the celebration with cheering attendees and bright displays, signaling a successful public gathering.
Scottsdale Gas Flame Opens New Era in City
The Scottsdale natural gas flame was lit by A V Vanderhoof with Calapco officials and guests in a ceremony led by Cliff Carpenter and Henry Sargent. Prizes including lamps, certificates, and a hot water heater were awarded to attendees, with Bob Zimmerman receiving the grand prize.
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Aubrey Woods
Hazel Riley
Vernon Bentley
Scottsdale Hardware
John Sweeney
Scottsdale Plumbing Company
V. A. Vanderhoof
Bob Zimmerman
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Phoenix Union
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Peoria
Ajo
Glendale
Mesa
Guy Mixter
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Boys Scouts of America
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Dane Roush
Valley Speech Festival
High Schol
Kiwanis Club
Vic 'N’ Eddies
Methodist Church
Maricopa County
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