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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1949

Page

7

Scouts Get Awards On Friday

Scottsdale Troop 101 hosts Camelback District Court of Honor on Friday at the high school football field. A concert by the Scottsdale High School band opens at 7 45 p m with Rev Leslie J Ross delivering the key address Scouting Makes a Difference. Awards include six Eagle Scouts six Life Scouts five Star Scouts and one Bronze Palm. New Life Scout James Pilcher and Bob Vanderhoff receive Life Scout rank and Allan Roush and Scoutmaster Dane Roush earn Eagle awards. Mr Roush receives the Scouter's Key for long service in Ohio and Arizona. Life Scout pins presented by Scottsdale schools principal Women Frye.

Scottsdale Boy Scouts Camelback Grady A. Bradley Camelback District Leslie J. Ross Bradley James Pilcher Bob Vanderhoff Allan Roush Dane R. Roush Roush Ohio Arizona Women Frye Scouts of 101

Street Cleaning Is Acclaimed Success

Andy Swick president of the Merchants Trade Bureau praised the town street cleaning plan noting many favorable comments. He said payments by local merchants to the fund are made cheerfully and may be given to Samuel Moore at the Bank of Douglas or to Cliff Carpenter president of the Chamber of Commerce.

Samuel Moore Bank of Douglas Cliff Carpenter Chamber of Commerce

C of C Discusses Roads Power Line

Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce members met Tuesday night May 10 to hear county highway planning updates and discuss a proposed high tension line through Paradise Valley. Warren Austin reported progress on widening Scottsdale Road from Indian School to Thomas. Senator Hayden and Rep. Murdock pledged efforts to reroute the Bureau of Reclamation line. bureau official Straus sent the matter to the Boulder City regional office. An incorporation talk was postponed. district election registration closed May 28.

Scottsdale Bureau of

Annual Congregational Meeting Of Methodists Tonight

Scottsdale Methodist Church plans its annual congregational meeting and fourth quarterly conference tonight under Dr. Frank Toothaker. A 7:00 pot luck supper precedes business sessions with department reports and the election of trustees and stewards. Sunday’s 11:00 service will install all church officers and Sunday school teachers.

Scottsdale Toothaker Scotsdale

County PTA Council Holds Meeting Here

The Scottsdale Parent-Teacher association hosted the Maricopa County Council of P TAs on Wednesday May 11 in the Methodist church. Officers gave yearly reports and a mass installation of county and local officers occurred with Mrs Cecil Raleigh presiding.

Scottsdale Parent-Teacher Association Maricopa County

Scottsdale Sunnyslope Boys Clubs Boxing Show This Saturday

Scottsdale and Sunnyslope boys clubs stage an amateur boxing event Saturday night May 14 on Main Street near Scottsdale Road. Ten three round matches include weights from 100 to 185 pounds with proceeds aiding the new School Avenue clubhouse. Local boxers include Rangle Walker Tait Cavin Kennealy Edwards Cravin Tipton Wright Venzuela.

Scottsdale Sunnyslope Clahba School Avenue Frankie Rangle Jim Walker Don Tait Joe Cavin Gene Kenneally Red Edwards Dave Cravin Jim Tipton Marion Wright Ernie Venzuela Scottsdale Pharmacy

Baptist Choir to Star Sunday Evening Festival of Music

The Baptist Church choir directed by Mrs. Amy G. Gandy will present a Festival of Music at 7:45 p.m. Sunday in the church auditorium. Rev. Marvin Andersen will give a brief talk on the Ministry of Music. The program features anthems hymns and choruses in three parts including There Is a Holy City Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us and Onward Christian Soldiers.

The Baptist Church Choir Amy G. Gandy Marvin Andersen Shelley Holler Jesus Tueller Lord Jesus Willis McKinney Jude

VFW Buddy Poppy Sale Is Successful

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary held their first Buddy Poppy Sale on May 7 1949 in Scottsdale. Merchants and local people supported the event with swimming tickets donated by George Strandquist. Prizes were awarded to Nancy Hearne Norma Willmoth Jimmy Tipton and Johnny Thomas in appreciation of their aid. Proceeds support hospitalized veterans and rehabilitation funds of Stanley A Crews Post VFW and Auxiliary. Mrs George Thomas Sr. spent the weekend in Prescott with her parents.

Veteran of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Scotsdale Scottsdale George Strandqust Sun Valley Nancy Hearne Norma Willmoth Jimmy Tipton Johnny Thomas K. E. Scott V.f.w.post

Scottsdale church annual meeting and week events

Tonight at 6 30 p m the Scottsdale Methodist church holds its annual business meeting. On Friday May 13 at 8 00 p m the Boy Scout District Court of Honor occurs at the High School athletic field. Saturday May 14 at 8 00 p m boxing matches Scottsdale versus Wayside at Scottsdale road and Main. Monday May 16 features Boys club and Kiwanis club meetings at 7 30 p m. Tuesday May 17 closes with Merchants Trade Bureau meeting at 8 00 p m in the High School study hall.

Boy Scouts of America Vern Butler Boy Scout District Court of Honor Scottsdale Vs. Wayside Scottsdale Road Main Street Merchants’ ‘Trade Bureau

City of Phoenix to Take Over Scottsdale Water Service

Arrangements set for Phoenix to purchase Scottsdale Water Service for 65900 dollars with transfer expected in 30 to 90 days. No real property changes. city gains five year usage rights if needed. Sale includes 600 customers and approximate improvements worth 10000 dollars added to the price.

City of Phoenix Scottsdale Water Service Merle Brown Smith Scottsdale Phoenix Water Department Phoenix City Verde River Ft. McDowell

Plans Announced For Story Hour At Patio Bookshop

Mrs. Dorothy Betak of Patio Bookshop in the Village Patio says she will sponsor a summer Story Hour for children if community interest grows. The program would run in July and August with three morning sessions weekly. Bookshop hours shift to 9 am to 1 pm from May 16, Monday through Saturday.

Dorothy Betak Patio Village Patio Jon Betak

Parent Teachers Plan Rummage Sale at Scotsdale School

The association will sponsor a rummage sale on Saturday May 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Scotsdale Grammar School. Proceeds support school activities and programs.

Scottsdale Parent-Teacher Association Scotsdale Grammar School

Also Mentioned on This Page

Andy Swick Merchants Trade Bureau This Week Ing Congregational Meeting of Methodist Church Viva Allgood Youth Fellowship Gloria Beasley Woman’s Society Mollie Stevenson O. C. Wilson Courtney Smith Kenneth Leatherwood County PTA Council City of Phoenix Scottsdale Boys Club Sunnyslope Wayside Boys Club Kenton Scott Scottsdale Post Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW George Thomas Sr Prescott J. B. Sullivan Kiwanis Story
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