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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1966
Page
3
Progress staff recounts a retired US general complaining about Fifth Avenue tourist shops. He criticizes advertising, claims locals are gullible, and says stores should hire New York clerks to master the snarl of tourists. The rants reveal a satirical take on American tourism culture.
Mortar Board alumnae will host ASU active chapter and newly tapped coeds at a patio dinner at Mrs Milton Webb home on May 18. Barbi Young of Scottsdale will attend. Mrs Earle Leninger presides. New officers include Mrs John Cacheris president and Mrs Phoebe Boyd secretary.
The Scottsdale Temple hosts an installation for Miss Charlene Stambaugh and other officers. Deb bie Kautenburger Jan Rouse Ferne Osman and Susan Tomkinson are named for senior roles with numerous appointed officers and choir members listed. A reception follows the ceremony.
The fourth biennial council of the League of Women Voters of Arizona will convene in Scottsdale on May 19 and 20 with East Maricopa League as hostess. Sessions occur at the Ramada Inn Patio Room 333 West Main Street with registration 9 to 10 a.m. May 19. coffee will be served. Workshops cover public relations finance membership and voter service. Delegates report on the Denver national convention and plans for the national sealer seale...
An exhibition of oils water colors drawings and mixed media from more than 200 entries will be shown at Goldwaters Stores in Scottsdale and Phoenix through May 25. The works are all winners in a competition sponsored by Hall ark Cards. Public viewing is daily through May 25. Robert Pickrell will speak at the Central Republican Women’s Club May 16 luncheon at Sir George's Smorgasbord House. Reservations: 265-1249. Lynda Koolish 19, UC Berkeley freshman, was sentenced to 30 days probation for kicking an American Nazi in the seat of the pants.
The Arizona State University economics honorary Phi Upsilon Omicron announces its 1966-1967 officers. Christine Turley Woodruff is president, Nancy Barnum Tempe is vice president, Anna Marie Carr Mesa is recording secretary, Joanne Kylle Scottsdale is corresponding secretary, Nelda Patton Phoenix is treasurer. Other roles include Jo Ellen Rosen Eagle as reporter, Jackie Ethhing Phoenix librarian, Christine Federico New Milford New Jersey historian, Jan Soderstrom Kirkland Washington chaplain, and Judy Dawson Phoenix marshal.
Women who served in any U S armed forces during World War I World War II or the Korean conflict are invited to join a women’s American Legion post serving the Scottsdale Mesa Chandler Tempe Gilbert and Apache Junction areas An organizational meeting with officer elections is set for May 19 at the Smorgee Restaurant Mesa A 15 member temporary charter has been signed and others may join Contact Mrs Eileen Swenson Chandler at 963 4078 for details
Arcadia women schedule a 7 30 p m potluck dinner to honor husbands at the Arcadia Woman's Club meeting in the Western Savings hospitality room. Mrs. Robert Rasmussen heads the event with assistants Mrs. Charles Vosburg Mrs. D R Pearling and Mrs. Warren McCann.
The Symphony Guild will install Mrs. Robert H. Rehfeld as president at the season finale luncheon at Mountain Shadows on May 24. New officers include Mrs. Karl Voldeng first vice president, Mrs. Joel Olmsted second vice president, Mrs. Matthew McMinn recording secretary, Mrs. George Feiburghouse corresponding secretary, and Mrs. Edward M. Carson treasurer. Also named are Mrs. Ernest Sauer advisor, Mrs. E D Den administration director, Mrs. Lyman Davidson saicadler and culture division director, Mrs. George Price finance director, Mrs. Burton H. Lewin hospitality director, and Mrs. William McGuckin promotion director. Featured will be last November’s Young Musicians winners Karen Lindsey, Leonard Cheathem, David Chavulla, Jim Thompson, James Brimhall, Shomer Pelltier, Greg Gorton and others. An accompanying host committee includes Igon R French as chairman with Mildred Fox co chair, plus Harold Schurer and Fred C. Struckmeyer handling decorations and reservations respectively assisted by several others.
The American Fields Service Association will meet at Arcadia High School on May 18 at 8 p.m. The program, Remembrances of the Past, is led by Harold Milsop. Donations at the door support the student exchange program to foster international understanding.
An ad touts cheap rents at Ra mada's Scottsdale Inn with May to January 1 rates of 140 dollars for a single and 160 dollars for a double per month. It highlights maid service a luxury pool and 24 hour switchboard and invites inquiries to Evelyn Harrison at 945 4361.
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