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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1950

Page

6

Masonic Charter Nears Approval in Scottsdale

Nelson T. Roach Grand Master of the Arizona Grand Lodge and visiting officials assessed Wesley Hall at the Methodist church as the proposed Scottsdale lodge prepares for its first meeting on June 3 with charter dispensation. The Gavel Committee outlined interim meetings for May 22 and May 29 to organize officers and duties.

Nelson T. Roach Grand Lodge State of Arizona Scottsdale Wesley Hall Methodist Church O. C. Wilson Scottsdal Gavel Roach

Softballers Clash With Tempe Indies At Tempe Beach

Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce softball team aims for a second win as they face Tempe Indies in a league tilt at Tempe Beach at 7 p.m. Massey will start, with Alvin Brown and Malcolm White in support roles. White dazzled Tempe Service in the opener, allowing one hit over seven innings.

Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Tempe Indies Tempe Beach Tempe Massey Alvin Cotton) Brown Malcolm White Chamber Nine White

Merchants and C of C Baseball Tie Plans Playoff

Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce and Scottsdale Businessmen battled to a 7-7 tie after nine innings as officials called the game. Pitchers Ted White and Ed Lollar dominated, with late Chamber rallies before umpires faced protests over substitutions and abusive conduct.

Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Frye Ed Lollar Ted White Lollar Lute Wasbotton Cliff Carpenter

Plans Nearing Completion for Church Anniversary Meet

Scottsdale Methodist church prepares for the 26th Annual Meet and Fourth Quarterly conference on Thursday May 25 featuring Rev W J Sims who will observe his 65th year as a licensed Methodist minister. A dinner follows at 7 15 with tribute from Dr Frank Toothaker and others. tickets are $1.00 per person.

Scottsdale W. J. Sims Leslie Ross Ross Sims Frank Toothaker Woman's Society of Christian Service Scottsdale Friends

Mrs and Mrs Thomas Host Pet Luck Dinner

Mr and Mrs George Thomas Sr hosted a pet luck dinner last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Melvin Dunn spent the weekend in Globe visiting relatives.

George Thomas, Sr Mrs. Melvin Dunn Globe

Community Club Schedule Highlights This Week

This week lists events from May 20 to May 25 including a 7:30 p.m. 4 H Achievement Night at the high school lawn a dance at the American Legion Home on May 20 and baseball at 2:00 p.m. on May 21 between the Scottsdale Merchants and Superior Miners at the high school diamond. It also notes Kiwanis and Boys Club meetings at Vie n Eddies cafe and Clubhouse respectively at 7:30 p.m. on May 22 and a Methodist church annual meeting at 6:00 p.m. on May 25.

Kiwanis Club Vie ’N Eddies

Progress Advisory for Scottsdale Readers

A notice urges subscribers planning summer absences to continue receiving the Scottsdale Progress at their summer address without charge. Readers are asked to notify when they leave and when they return to ensure delivery continues.

Achauer Appointed Manager of Douglas Bank Scottsdale Office

Frank B. Achauer of Phoenix has become the Scottsdale manager of the Bank of Douglas replacing Sam H. Moore who resigned to join private business in Childress Texas. Achauer previously worked with the bank in Phoenix and was moved to Scottsdale to lead the new office as its first manager. No other staff changes were announced.

Achauer Douglas Bank Frank B. Achauer Phoenix Scottsdale Bank of Douglas Sam H. Moore Moore Childress Tex Arizona Olf

4-H Achievement Event Tonight in Scottsdale

The 4-H Clubs of Scottsdale announce achievement night on Thursday May 18. A 7 30 p m pot luck supper will precede awards in the high school auditorium for 4-H projects completed during the year. All 4-H members must attend to receive awards. Farm Bureau members and parents are urged to attend.

Scottsdale 4-I

Merchant Nine Hosts Superior Miners Sunday

Scottsdale Merchants unbeaten in six starts host the Superior Miners in a semi pro baseball game Sunday at 2 pm on the high school diamond. Corky Reddel will start for the Merchants with Sam Millanez behind him. Herman Schweikart and Frank Rangel available if needed. The Merchants boast a hard hitting attack and a 6 2 win over Florence Prison last week. Superior is strong this year and has only one defeat.

Scottsdale Merchants Superior Miners Corky Reddel Florence Prison Merchants Sam Millanez Herman Schweikart Frank Rangel

Paradise Valley Improvement Association Seeks Members

The Paradise Valley Improvement Association drives membership with the slogan To be nation right and state right we must first be community right. President Raymond Mitchell says applications flow in and maps of the area, showing section range and township divisions, are available for a small fee. Support grows as valley residents pledge to oppose the Verde River Irrigation and Power Project taxation.

Scottsdale Parent-Teacher Association Harold Smith Glendale Schools Maricopa County Paradise Valley Improvement Association Raymond Mitchell Association Mitchell Verde 2. River

Mrs Cecil Raleigh Heads Scottsdale Polio Women’s Activities

Mrs. Cecil Raleigh was named Scottsdale representative of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis Women’s Activities in the Maricopa chapter. She succeeds Mrs. Carol Snell who stepped down after two years, noted for education work and fundraising. Raleigh previously led the Mother’s March of Polio drive that raised over $600 and serves in multiple local child health groups.

Cecil Raleigh Polio Foundation Scottsdale Maricopa National Foundation For C. N. Churchill, Jr Raleigh Carol Snell Snell Maricopa County

Also Mentioned on This Page

Earl Shipp P. K. Taylor Plate Ump Brady Citizens’ Patrol Ray Mitchell Les Larson E. V. Graham Phil van Dyke Woody Lynch Jim Boyd Andy Swick Glen Riley Shipp al Wels Charles Cox Byron Walker John Utter James Mulvihill Jack Sweeney Archie Robbins High School Lawn American Legion Ceive Farm Bureau Par Merchant Superior PIA
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