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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1976

Page

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Arcadia Senior Shines With Second in State Math Contest

Arcadia High School senior Dan Braden earned the second highest score in Arizona in a math competition sponsored by the Arizona Association of Teachers of Mathematics. About 8,300 Arizona high school students participated, with about 500 from Scottsdale and 12 of those in the top 50.

Dan Braden Arcadia Arizona Association of Teachers of Mathematics AATM Arizona Albert Ferencz Saguaro High School Scottsdale

Obituary for Elizabeth Glasco longtime nurse

Elizabeth Glasco 71 died Monday at her home. Services 6 p.m. today at Green Acres Mortuary Scottsdale with interment in Petersburg QA. She trained at Passavant Hospital Jacksonville Ill and served as chief nurse at Peoria State Hospital for 33 years. Survived by husband Roy and siblings Hugh Clary Dessie Bartles Louetta Messett Martha Stratton. Memorials to First Assembly of God Scottsdale.

Elizabeth Glasco Green Acres Mortuary N. Hayden Rd Petersburg State Hospital Peoria Ill First Assembly of God Church Scottsdale Roy Hugh Clary Petersburg, Ill Dessie Bartles Louetta Messett Martha Stratton Redlands Calif

Eugene W. Lockwood dies en route to Tempe hospital

Eugene W. Lockwood 63 an accountant for Leos Refrigeration in Tempe for five years died Monday while being transported to Tempe Community Hospital He was born in Rutherford New Jersey and lived in the Valley four years He previously worked 20 years for Curtis Wright Corp in New Jersey He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Clifton New Jersey Survivors include his wife Milda daughter Deborah Scenogle of New Mexico a brother and a sister residing out of state Services and interment will be in New Jersey with arrangements by Green Acres Mortuary

Eugene W. Lockwood Leo's Tempe Rutherford N.J Mr. Lockwood E. Orange Blossom Lane Curtis Wright

A J Fox Veteran Furniture Dealer Dies in Tucson

A J Fox of 8214 E Rovey St died Sunday at the Veterans Hospital in Tucson. Born in Poland he had been in the furniture business and came to the Valley from Ohio five years ago. A Marine WWII veteran he is survived by wife Bettie and children Fred Thomas Scott Cathy, plus mother Ethyl Fox and a grandchild. Graveside services were held today at Green Acres Memorial Gardens with Sinai Mortuary handling arrangements.

A.J. Fox E. Rovey St Veterans Hospital Tucson Poland Mr. Fox Valley Ohio Bettie Fred Phoenix Thomas Scott Cathy Weinzer Scottsdale Ethyl Fox Cincinnati Green Acres Memorial Gardens Sinai Mortuary

Richard C Whitney Dies at 70 in Mesa Hospital

Richard C Whitney 70 a retired clerk for Ohio State Public Service died Saturday in Mesa Lutheran Hospital He was born in Ohio and was a member of the Elks Lodge the United Coast Guard Auxiliary and the American Legion in Ohio He had wintered since October at 1149 N 92nd St Survived by wife Mary daughters Paula Banks Dearborn Mich Jane Marks Grand Rapids Mich son Richard A Venice Calif and six grandchildren

Richard C. Whitney Ohio State Public Service Mesa Lutheran Hospital Ohio Mr. Whitney Elks Lodge United Coast Guard Auxiliary American Legion Mary Paula Banks Dearborn Mich Jane Marks Grand Rapids Richard A Venice Calif

Realtors to reward top pupil in Scottsdale

The Scottsdale Board of Realtors starts a scholarship trust for a senior high school student. Apply by May 20 with qualifications and real estate interest, biographical data, and recommendations to the school office. Interview by a committee. winner announced July 21 at a Realtors meeting. Fund drive offers a 1976 Cadillac at the Fourth of July celebration.

Scottsdale Board of Realtors Board of Realtors Scottsdale Jaycees Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce

Theft reported of stereo gear from Scottsdale home

Police said stereo equipment valued at 1150 dollars was taken from William M. Castiglione's residence at 7041 East Earls Drive between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday. The items stolen include a stereo receiver a turntable and two speakers.

Scottsdale William M. Castiglione E. Earls Drive

Classified ads offer cash for unwanted items

Advertised line promises cash for no longer needed possessions and urges calling 994-9311 to sell via classified ads.

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Regents OK Solar Site with ASU Farm Plan Near Tempe

The State Board of Regents approved a first step to use ASU's experimental farm in Tempe for a federal solar energy institute. A new ASU farm would be built near Apache Junction under a 7-1 vote on Monday.

Phoenix State Board of Regents Arizona State University Tempe Solar Energy Institute ASU Apache Junction

Parking meters yield $2,000 more weekly in Phoenix

Phoenix traffic engineer Charles Haley reports meters bring in an extra 2000 dollars per week after a security guard was arrested and charged with stealing from the meters.

Phoenix Charles Haley

Waste irrigation to be tested by EPA in two states

The EPA plans cropland wastewater studies at irrigation sites in Arizona and California to test if liquid sewage that has had preliminary treatment can grow crops for human consumption. In related news, Navajo Housing Authority chair faults a federal agency for misinvestment of about 4.5 million dollars in Navajo Reservation housing construction.

Washington Arizona California U.S. Environmental Protection Agency U.S Navajo Housing Authority Federal Housing Agency

Indians Rebuffed by Arizona Senators Seek Help in Water Rights

Gerald Anton, president of the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community, said Arizona senators rebuffed their water rights appeal and that Indians turned to Massachusetts for assistance. A congressional hearing on a proposed national cemetery for Arizona is planned in Phoenix.

New York Arizona Massachusetts Salt River Gerald Anton Association On American Indian Affairs Washington Phoenix John Rhodes R-Ariz

Teller freed in Tempe extortion plot

FBI reports two men abducted Sandy Clover 29 of Tempe from a First National Bank of Arizona branch to extort 120000. The teller was released unharmed near Canyon Lake Monday afternoon. no money was taken and no arrests have been made.

Tempe First National Bank of Arizona FBI Sandy Clover Canyon Lake

Dealership buys car with faked registration

Bud Beck Pontiac on East McDowell Road bought a 1975 Pontiac Trans Am for 3900 dollars from a man using the name Don E Prince who provided a forged power of attorney and mileage statement. The buyer was paid by cashier’s check and the suspect fled with the money. Police found an altered registration digit and traced the car’s plates to San Miguel. no Don E Prince is stationed at Fort Huachuca.

Bud Beck E. McDowell Rd Don E. Prince Beck Casa Grande City Prince Ft. Huachuca Germany Oklahoma Ft. Sill Okla Man Arizona San Miguel

Scottsdale Planning Commission to delay Casa del Monte expansion

The commission plans to postpone two weeks on the 18 acre Casa del Monte project at 66th Street and Camelback Road as architect Donald Schwenn scales down a 187 extra units plan to total 231. The rezoning seeks to change resort to medium density residential zoning. No other business tonight as staff asks for a public hearing on elderly care facility ordinance revisions.

Scottsdale 66Th Street Camelback Road Schwenn

Robbery Behind Seven-11 Leaves Man Struggling For Cash

Kevin B. Foster of Scottsdale reported three young men assaulted him behind the Seven-11 at 1615 N Granite Reef Rd and robbed him of 147 dollars in cash. Foster described the suspects as roughly 25 years old Indians. He escaped on foot to his sister’s nearby home as police investigate the incident.

Granite Reef Rd Kevin B. Foster Scottsdale Foster

Trial set for vehicular manslaughter in Phoenix crash

Daniel Edward Conley, 27, of Phoenix, faces trial in Superior Court on vehicular manslaughter charges after a March 3 crash on Shea Boulevard east of 100th Street. Passenger Michael Lewis Mack, 30, of Glendale, died when Conley reportedly lost control while attempting to pass a westbound car.

Superior Court Daniel Edward Conley 20Th Drive Phoenix Shea Boulevard 100Th Street Michael Lewis Mack W. Christy Drive Glendale Conley Shea

12 year old accident victim improves to fair

A 12 year old girl injured in a Friday car pedestrian wreck near 68th Street and Earls Drive was listed in fair condition at Scottsdale Memorial today. Rebecca Grubaugh of 6849 E Osborn Rd had been in critical condition in SMH ICU since Saturday after being hit by a northbound van driven by Jimi Martinez 19 of 3017 N 81st Street. No citations were issued by police.

Scottsdale Memorial Rebecca Grubaugh E.osborn SMH 68Th Street Earls Drive Jimi Martinez 81St Street

Astrologer to discuss therapy choices at AZ Society meeting

Richard Ideman a psychologist and astrologer will speak at 8 p.m. Friday on Choices for the Modern Astro Therapist for the Arizona Society of Astrologers. A 10 a.m. Saturday workshop on Psychological Astrology and the Quality of Relationships will follow. Non member fee is 15 dollars. Events at First Federal Savings and Loan Los Arcos Mall.

Richard Ideman Arizona Society of Astrologers Ideman First Federal Savings and Loan Los Arcos Mall

Dixieland Jazz Begins Park Series at Eldorado Park

Cecil Armstrong and his Arizonans open the summer Dixieland concert series at Eldorado Park sponsored by Parks and Recreation and the Phoenix Federation of Musicians. Free shows run 8 to 9 p.m. with multiple Valley groups and venues previously hosting the bands.

Cecil Armstrong Eldorado Park Parks and Recreation Department Phoenix Federation of Musicians Armstrong Geoff Woodhouse Dixieland Six Woodhouse Saint’s Club Mr. Lucky’s

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