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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1951
Page
7
Principal Frye announced that children entering kindergarten or first grade for fall must register at Grammar school from May 10. Registration hours are 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Eligible children must be five by November 1 for kindergarten and six by November 1 for first grade, and birth certificates must be presented.
Joseph A. Wright former Indiana University journalism professor and Scottsdale resident died May 6 in Eldon Iowa at age 74. Funeral services to be held Thursday in Bloomington with Masonic rites. He is survived by wife Martha, daughter Mrs. E B Myrick of Phoenix, and three grandchildren. interment at Crown Hill Cemetery Indianapolis.
Barry Goldwater told Scottsdalians at a Chamber dinner that suburbanitis the rush to suburbs threatens Maricopa County. He called for major city county consolidation to solve water sewage and school financing problems and urged Scottsdale to plan with central government in mind. A separate report noted a $6000 drive and ball success for the grade school street committee.
Sipe Peterson Post No. 44 American Legion will elect officers for the coming year at the regular monthly meeting on Tuesday May 15 at 7 30 p m The Legion Home on East First Street hosts the event Nominated by the committee are Alexander Sandy Laird for commander Bobby Yount for senior vice commander and Archie Dillon for junior vice commander Alvin Brown will also be considered for commander after nominations from the floor.
Joseph Francis Splichal died at his home on Friday May 4 at age 78. A retired farmer born in Munden Kansas he moved to Arizona five years ago. Survived by wife Josephine two children Francis Blanche and Lula Messman. Body to be sent to Munden for services.
A Scottsdale Progress reader questions motives of new residents pushing incorporation and lauds cooperative effort. He cites petitions exceeding 200 names with over 90 percent signing and urges non political handling of processes to avoid benefits to individuals. The letter notes grammar school gains from community cooperation and calls for continued civic unity.
W W Dick superintendent and Women Frye principal announced graduation dates for high school and grammar school. High school seniors graduate May 31 on the high school lawn with Henry Sargent of Central Arizona Light and Power as speaker. Baccalaureate May 27. Eighth grade graduates May 29 at 8:00 p m on the high school lawn.
Word was received this week of the death of Cleve Scott of Shawnee Oklahoma. Scott was a brother of E. G. Scott and brother in law of Mrs. Warner. E Scott both of Scottsdale.
Mrs. John Colwell announces Salt River Valley Blood Bank will set up in Scottsdale May 15 from 12 noon to 7 p.m. at the offices of Dr. R W Rosemquist and Dr. Donald Goley on South Scottsdale road. Donations aid the Korean War wounded. many county quota donors are military. Donor age 18 to 60, weight minimums 125 pounds for men 115 for women, with minor permit for 18–21. Eat solid food before donating. fluids allowed include black coffee juice tea or water.
Scottsdale Methodist Church to honor Mother's Day with a family centered service next Sunday. Sermon titled Heaven is Here continues the series on family life. Church members and young classes will take vows. oldest and youngest mothers receive a surprise.
Scottsdale High Beavers earned second place in the state Class B tournament at Tucson as Nogales High School defeated them 13 to 0 in the final. The Beavers had earlier beaten Globe 14 to 3 before Friday’s loss to Nogales, with Bracamonte and Spradling sharing pitching duties and Bradford leading the offense with three hits.
The Scottsdale Garden club will meet at Mrs. Helen Benger's home on Tuesday May 15 at 7 30 p m The new officers Ruth Collmeyer will be president Maurice Bradford secretary treasurer and Art Sowell vice president will be installed.
Calendar entry shows gatherings including a 7:00 p.m. Business and Professional Women's picnic at Grace Back home. May 14 7:00 p.m. Kiwanis Club at Out post. May 15 9:00 a.m. Scottsdale Garden Club at Helen Benger home. May 15 7:30 p.m. American Legion meeting at Legion Home.
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