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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1961

Page

2

Wendy Harbertson Wins First In Essay Contest

Wendy Harbertson 12 won first place in a Scottsdale Masonic lodge sponsored essay contest for grades 2 through 8 at Pima and Kaibab schools. She was also second in the state sixth grade contest and was the sole Scottsdale winner. Her winning essay argues that knowledge is power and a good education builds a stronger nation with better jobs and freedom.

Wendy Harbertson Wendy Scottsdale Masonic Lodges PIMA Kaibab Herbert Harbertson E. Latham Salt Lake City Yavapai Debi Wright Kathleen Stephens Andrea Johnson Ebi Wright Cheryl Snowdon Beth Cohen Mike Quinn Becky Lassery Cynthis Mierzurski Jodie Cappock John Rutchback Melissa Crowfoot Ricky Maule Loren Smith Lynn Logan Bob Kenison Margaret Webb Nona Bluth Gretchen Frank Rebel. Wineland Beverly Jean

Nixon Flies Home After Jabbing JFK

Former Vice President Richard M. Nixon returns to California from a nationwide speaking tour in which he sharply attacked President Kennedy. He accused Kennedy of avoiding sacrifice, boosting federal programs, and showing no change in principle amid Democratic gains. Nixon planned a flight to San Francisco and a Monterey dinner.

Columbus Ohio Richard M. Nixon California Kennedy Nixon San Francisco Monterey

Longtime Scottsdale teachers recall early days and future plans

TEACHERS continues as Mrs Watkins and two colleagues reflect on decades in Buckeye Liberty Prescott and Riverside then Scottsdale first grades and the joy of former students returning. They recall horse riding to school when Lolo Ma area was citrus groves and farms and remember Hattie Green Locklin as an early Scottsdale educator.

Watkins Buckeye Liberty Prescott Riverside Scottsdale Loloma Hattie Green Locklin

Galbraith Rites Stated Tomorrow

Funeral services for Ernest W. Galbraith will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow in the Chapel of Memories at A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary in Phoenix. The 67 year old Scottsdale resident died Monday in the Phoenix Veterans Hospital after living in the area 14 years. He leaves his wife Helen of Scottsdale, a son Donald Taylor of Bremerton Washington, a daughter Mrs Helen Ivie of Seattle Washington, and two brothers living out of state. He was born in Yankton South Carolina and was a World War I veteran.

Yankton, S.C

Kennedy Rocker Sparks Union Labor Debate

UPI reports President Kennedy may fidget in his famous rocking chair as Morris Pizer of the United Furniture Workers of America charges the North Carolina chair was built with low wage labor. He advocates for union made rockers and contrasts with a higher paid Massachusetts option. The White House declined comment.

New York UPI Kennedy Morris Pizer United Furniture Workers of America North Carolina P&p Chair Co Asheboro Gardner Mass Pizer White House

Macmillan Orders Wide Review of British Security

Prime Minister Harold Macmillan announced in the House of Commons a sweeping security review of British government services after two major Communist spy cases. He said the independent panel would include respected figures and determine publication after examining the report.

London UPI Harold Macmillan House of Commons Macmillan

Crossword Puzzle Clues From Yesterday's Page

A jam packed crossword listing with across and down clues referencing Algonquian Indians pulp soapstone diurnal terms and various measurements clues include dolphinlike cetacean lair tradesman cubic meter wants and possessive pronouns among other entries The puzzle grid references multiple language and place oriented words and syndicated content markers.

Mediterranean Compass Point

Scottsdale Forecast Sees Warm, Dusty Week Ahead

Variable high cloudiness through Friday with windy conditions and local blowing dust this afternoon and again Friday. Slightly cooler temperatures with highs near 96 today and near 90 Friday. Friday morning low around 58. 24 hour period ending 4 am shows warm, dry pattern with brief dust activity.

Recovery Inc plans new Arizona chapter in Scottsdale

A third Recovery Inc self help chapter for former mental patients will be formed in Scottsdale. An organization meeting is set for 8 p.m. Thursday May 18 in Room 16 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, 101 S Miller. The non profit group, founded by the late Dr. Abraham A. Low, aids after discharge care and chronic nervous conditions. Contact Mrs. Ruth W. Brown at 1039 E Pierson, Phoenix, CR 4 0493, for more details.

Recovery Inc Scottsdale Our Lady of Perpetual Help S. Miller Abraham A. Low University of Illinois Medical School Ruth W. Brown E. Pierson Phoenix

Senate Panel Advances Kennedy Aid Plan with Allocation Debate

The Senate Labor Committee approved its education aid bill amid a dispute over how federal funds are allocated by state. Democrats want a population basis including parochial and private schools though those schools would not receive aid. Republicans favor excluding those populations. The panel vote was 12 to 2 with Goldwater and Dirksen opposing. The full Senate will debate next Tuesday on the $2.5 billion measure.

Washington UPI Senate Labor Committee Kennedy Senate Labor Committee Barry Goldwater Ariz Everett M. Dirksen Ill House

French Airliner Crashes in Sahara After Low Descent

An Air France Super Constellation crashed in the Sahara en route from Brazaville to Paris, killing all 78 aboard including five members of an American diplomat's family. French experts consider sabotage. the cause is not yet announced. Henri Markel, at the site, said the craft did not fall from a great height. Destruction was total with bodies difficult to identify.

Algiers API Sahara Desert Brazzaville Paris Henri Markel United Press International Air France

Laos Official Assassinated In Vientiane

A top aide to Deputy Premier Phoumi Novasan, Maj. Chao Ekarat, was killed while driving in downtown Vientiane. Reports claim the act was staged by Pathet Lao. Ekarat was a Laotian prince and nephew of Prince Souvanna Phouma as Laos delays naming a Geneva conference delegation amid cease fire verification talks.

Vientiane Laos UPI Phoumi Novasan Pathet Lao Chao Ekarat Souvanna Phouma International Control Commission

Dean Accepts Bisbee Chamber Post

Owen Dean, assistant manager of the Scottsdale Chamber since February 1960, resigns to become manager of the Bisbee Chamber starting June 1. A 1956 Arizona State University graduate, he previously worked for U S Gypsum and Bank of Douglas in Phoenix. Dave Hallstrom says applications are being sought for the Scottsdale assistant manager role.

Owen Dean Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Bisbee Chamber Dean Arizona State University U.S. Gypsum Company Bank of Douglas The Arizona Bank Phoenix Scottsdale Post Dave Hallstrom Scottsdale Chamber Chamber South Scottsdale Road

Phoenix paving bid opening set for June 2

Bids will be opened June 2 by the Arizona State Highway Commission for Phoenix work from Monroe Street north over 7th Street to McDowell. The one mile project should be finished by November 30. Bids also set for May 26 in Yavapai County on four projects along State Route 69 and U.S. Route 89.

Phoenix UPS Arizona State Highway Commission Monroe St 7Th St McDowell Yavapai County

Kennedy to Florida for Rest Amid Rainy Washington

President Kennedy flies from Washington to Palm Beach for a long weekend in Florida. He holds a cabinet meeting and attends Ascension Thursday services at St Mathew's Cathedral before departure. The Kennedys leave their children at the White House as rain delays a White House lawn helicopter trip.

Washington UPI Kennedy Florida Palm Beach St. Mathew’s Cathedral White House Andrews Air Force Base Maryland

Volcano Kills Villager in Mt Merapi Eruption

Mt Merapi, Indonesia's most active volcano, killed a villager who was struck by a stone hurled from its seething crater during the current eruption. Local authorities warned residents to stay clear of the lava dome and ash plumes as the danger continued.

Jogjakarta Indonesia

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