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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1967
Page
2
Sidewinder the frog wins the Calaveras County jumping frog contest as Vic tor Bonamour, a man in a green sweatshirt, protests. Bonamour is disqualified for not meeting frog-specific rules while Sidewinder trainer Mike Voitieh of Stockton, California, claims the first prize.
Two fires spread over about 5000 acres in southeastern Arizona over the weekend and were controlled by Sunday night. One fire near Oracle burned 70 acres, forced about a dozen home evacuations, and was 80 percent contained early today. A second blaze north of Douglas scorched over 4000 acres of BLM land and was controlled late Sunday.
Daily stock market report shows declines across major indices with the Industrials, Rails, Utilities and the broader market down. Notable names include American Motors, AT&T, Ford Motors, General Electric, General Motors, RCA, Sears Roebuck, Texaco, U S Steel and other listed firms amid volume around 5.85 million shares at noon in New York.
Two Scottsdale men named state junior chamber of commerce vice presidents at the annual Yuma gathering. Bill Mack elected state portfolio VP and Don Steward named VP in charge of programs. Don Maxwell named state Jaycees treasurer. Scottsdale Jaycees win Giessenbier Memorial and multiple firsts across divisions, plus sparkplug honors. Camelback Jaycees earn several top finishes and milestone award. Jim Ferguson and Bob Henry cited for speaking and sparkplug honors.
Obituary notices report Francis X. Kohler 60 of 126 BE Parkview Dr. died in a nursing home after nine years in Scottsdale. Born in Canada, he lived in Chicago and worked as a carpenter and at Western Union. Survivors include wife Phyllis Mo Kahler and daughters Florence Berk of Scottsdale and Phyllis C. Kahler of Los Angeles. Rosary tonight. high mass tomorrow at St Theresa’s, followed by burial at Hartke Cemetery. Edward William Pinehard Sr. of 4018 Te. Moreland, Phoenix, died Sunday in Scottsdale. He had lived in Arizona 28 years and is survived by wife Havel, son Edward William Jr. of Scottsdale, and two sisters out of state. Services Wednesday at Green Acres Mortuary.
Temperatures and precipitation outlook extended to the two hour data range with regional details. Skies vary from clear to overcast across zones as forecasts call for showers in some areas and cooler air in others.
The Phoenix Young Republican Club will hold a panel on What Influences a Legislator at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the county headquarters 2971 Now and St. Che pre. The event is open to the public.
Peking's Peoples Daily reports the army empowered to halt violent clashes as Mao’s Cultural Revolution faces widespread upheaval. The Revolutionary Committee orders Red Guards to stop fighting, urging calm and adherence to law while warning against civil war.
The International Union of Electrical Workers AFL-CIO will start work on a plan to shift industry to civilian output as the Vietnam conflict ends. Union President Paul Jennings says planning should begin now rather than after the war ends and layoffs begin. About half the union's members are involved in defense work.
Officials at the University of Sonora prepared to reopen the campus after student protests over the nomination of Faustino Felix Serna for Sonora governor triggered a strike and military takeover. Many students fled to the United States. Felix Serna visited Nogales and Imuris with party members amid heavy security.
A weekend blaze damaged three rooms at 401 N 83rd St Scottsdale as a rear screen was cut to enter the vacant dwelling. Damages were estimated at 500 dollars. The property is owned by Newton Investments Co.
A man, John William Yoder, 30, is in custody on an open homicide charge after his wife Adriana Louise Yoder, 23, was found dead from strangulation and beating at their Tucson home. He reported the death and wore bloody clothes with scratches when officers arrived. The scene showed a shattered mirror, broken window, torn door, and blood on a patio wall. The couple’s three-month-old son and two stepchildren were not at home.
Kindergarten sign-up at Pima School Asia I Osborn Rad Wednesday 10 am for children five by November 3. Parents should bring birth certificate to the pre registration session.
Four youths, James Tubbs Cornelius MecCury Carl Dixon and Edward Moody, are jailed after a gun rampage through North Lawndale that killed Dwight Wynne and wounded nine others. The suspects forced Wynne to drive a borrowed car and fired on pedestrians before fleeing.
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