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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1951

Page

7

Brownmoor Judson School to Hold Commencement Tonight

Brownmoor School for Girls will hold their commencement exercises tonight at 8 30 p m in the school patio The Very Rev James W F Carman will give the invocation and benediction and a choral reading will be presented by Alix McQueen Natalie Bernet and Joan Welch The glee club will perform several selections Mrs Fred Kuhl directs the chorus and Phyllis Cult accompanies Graduates include Natalie Webster Bernet Los Angeles Judith Ann Kahn New York City Alice Bernice Keeton Kansas City Beverly William Newcomb Palo Alto Sally Anne Scherer Elm Grove and Sally Welch Santa Barbara

Brownmoor School For James W. F. Carman Alix McQueen Natalie Bernet Joan Welch Fred Kuhl Phyllis Cult Natalie Webster Bernet Los Angeles Judith Ann Kahn New York City Alice

Memorial Day Service Plans Formed in Scottsdale

Plans for a Memorial Day service in Scottsdale were made by civic groups led by the Sipe-Peterson Legion post. A 9 a.m. parade from Scottsdale road and McDonald drive to Camelback cemetery will precede a short program with invocation, benediction, speaking, a firing squad salute, and grave decorations. Alexander Laird chairs the organizing committee. Also noted, Mr and Mrs James Curtis welcomed a baby girl born May 11 at Memorial Hospital Phoenix.

Scottsdale American Legion Sipe-Peterson Legion Post Scottsdale Road McDonald Drive Camelback Cemetery Alexander Sandy) Laird James Curtis Memorial Hospital Phoenix

Graduation Exercises Set On Judson Lawn May Eighteen

Graduation ceremonies will be held at 8 00 p m Friday May 18 on the Judson school lawn for 12 high school graduates and 10 eighth grade graduates. Very Rev J W F Carman of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral will be guest speaker with Rev Powell Green delivering invocation and benediction. Stuyverson Hamersley and John Gibbs will perform guitar selections. John Morrell will deliver welcome address Andrew Lewis will give salutatory and George Gildred valedictory. Henry Wick will present awards and diplomas. High school graduates include Don Costello Jack Doesberg Jerry Malone John Morrell John Gibbs George Gildred Stuyverson Hamersley Andrew Lewis Philip Chance David Dawkins John McKinney Sheldon Pitner. Eighth grade graduates are Jerry Martin Stewart Sibe Gary Herberger Tommy Engle Richard Howell Fritz Maytag Jim Mitchell Jack Chance Hubert Vineberg Sonny Ethal.

Judson School J. W. F. Carman Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Powell Green Scottsdale Methodist Church Stuyverson Hamersley John Gibbs John Morrell Andrew Lewis George Gildred Henry Wick J. Blake Field Don Costello Jack Doesberg Jerry Malone Philip Chance David Dawkins John McKinney Sheldon Pitner Jerry Martin Stewart Sibe

Blood Bank Volunteers Fall Short In Scottsdale Drive

Seven pints were donated Tuesday in a one day Red Cross Blood Bank program led by Mrs. John Colwell. The Scottsdale effort follows a prior event that yielded 30 pints and a second collection of ten pints. Several volunteers offered but were found ineligible.

Red Cross Blood Bank Scottsdalians John Colwell Scottsdale Red Cross ‘Blood Bank

Twelve Scottsdalians to Get Diplomas at Arizona State Exercises

Twelve students will receive degrees Tuesday May 22 at commencement exercises at Arizona State College Tempe. The outdoor program begins at 8 p.m. at Goodwin Stadium with Dr. Rufus B von Klein Smid delivering the principal address and Governor Howard Pyle also speaking. Baccalaureate services are scheduled May 20 at Goodwin Stadium with Rev. Howard Pierce Davis as speaker. The graduating class includes David Foster Andrews Mary Hanna Andrews Reed McLean Hearne Charles Applegate Martin Jr Jen Jackson Joe Henry Song Clara Lorraine Cooper Jack Henry Crews Darleen Sexton George Albert Stone Kenneth Summerwell Bubb Cora Lee Machell.

Arizona State College Tempe Goodwin Stadium Rufus B. von’ .Klein Smid Anhiesary Southern California Howard Pyle Arizona Howard Pierce Davis David Foster Andrews Mary Hanna Andrews Reed MclLean Hearne Charles Applegate . Martin, Jr Jen Jackson Song Joe Henry Song Clara Lorraine Cooper Jack Henry Crews Darleen, Sexton George Albert Stone Kenneth Summerwell Bubb Cora Lee. Machell

Alexander Laird Named American Legion Commander

Alexander Sandy Laird was unanimously chosen Tuesday night to succeed Alvin Brown as commander of Sipe Peterson Post No. 44. The post held its annual officer elections at the Legion Home with the nominating committee slate approved by unanimous ballot.

Alexander Sandy Laird American Legion Alexander Sandy) Laird Alvin Brown Sipe-Peterson Post No Legion Home

SHS Band Concert Opens Scottsdale Summer Series

Scottsdale High School bands under Eugene Hanson perform Friday at 8 p m on the athletic field under the stars. Trumpet trio Pauline Boren Barbara Bradford and Norma Willmoth appear. Selections include Tap Roots and The Synchronised Clock. Proceeds fund a scholarship to attend the Tempe summer music camp. Admission is 25 cents for all.

Scottsdale Eugene Hanson Under the Pauline Boren Barbara Bradford Norma Willmoth Skinner Universal Arizona State College Tempe

Incorporators To Meet Friday Night

The Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce incorporation committee will meet Friday night May 18 at 6 30 at the Outpost. Cliff Carpenter president urged every solicitor to attend so the drive can be wound up at that time.

Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Cliff Carpenter Carpenter

Scottsdale Area Roads In Budget Request

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors filed an application with the State Highway department to include Scottsdale area road projects in the secondary federal aid program. County engineer Howard Shelp oversaw the filing. Projects include McDowell road from 48th Street to Scottsdale road for three miles, Mesa Scottsdale road from Mesa to Salt River for two miles, and Scottsdale road from Thomas road south for one and a half miles.

Scottsdale State Highway Department Maricopa McDowell Road 48Th Street Scottsdale Road Mesa Salt River Thomas Road

J Roosevelt Purchases Half-Block in Scottsdale

Negotiations for two East Main street parcels in Scottsdale nearing completion with Roosevelt-Lee Inc. of Beverly Hills buying through a California corporation led by John A. Roosevelt. Properties include L and B market Sahuaro Inn Scottsdale Variety Store and Saunders Real Estate. Sale value reported around 60000 dollars. Roosevelt-Lee filed articles of incorporation May 9.

Scottsdale East Main Street California John A. Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt Scottsdale Variety Store Saunders Real Estate Agency Roosevelt-Lee,Inc Beverly Hills Roosevelt Roosevelt-Lee

Radio Sought to Equip Local Constable in Scottsdale

Sipe Peterson Post No 44 of the American Legion seeks county approval to install a two way radio for Kenneth Caswell the Scottsdale constable to improve police communication and public protection. The resolution notes Caswell is handicapped by lacking two way facilities in his automobile and urges Maricopa County Board of Supervisors action.

Kenneth C. Caswell Scottsdale Sipe-Peterson Post No. 44 The American Legion Maricopa County Kenneth Caswell

Evening Concert and Judson School Graduation

On Friday May 18 at 8:00 p m the high school hosts a band concert followed by Judson School graduation exercises at Judson School. The events run back to back in the evening.

Judson School

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Brownmoor Judson Arizona State Seoul Bob Yount Archie Dillon Enoch Walkingstick Lon Sullivan Ira Haber Jack Troutmiller Charles McLure Malcolm White Walter Jennings Ed Lollar Gene Anderson Bill Duncan SHS Scottsdale Area J. Roosevelt Fdr Buys Main Brownmoor School Kiwanis Club Post Kiwani Anns F. Wharton
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