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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1950
Page
4
After the wedding breakfast at the Lentz home Mr. and Mrs. Wright departed for a brief honeymoon trip to California.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Wright celebrate their recent marriage on May 18 in Phoenix. Mrs. Wright, formerly Martha Nichols McGregor of Eldon Iowa, is a winter visitor and former resident there. Mr. Wright, a retired Indiana University journalism professor, has lived in Scottsdale three years. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Leslie Ross at the Lentz home in Phoenix with guests including E Britt Myrick and Mary Jo Shakespeare.
Scottsdale Merchants remain undefeated after routing Superior Miners 18 to 6 at Scottsdale High School diamond. Corky Reddell earned win with five hits allowed and 15 strikeouts. Robbie Medina led a 23 hit attack with five singles. Medina also made a standout one handed catch to end a threat, while Al Bracamonte Bill Dees and Frankie Rangel added three hits each.
Scottsdale High School Beavers football schedule announced by Coach Richard Wardt. Five home games and three away with league games noted. September 15 Phoenix Indians here. September 22 Peoria here. September 29 Buckeye here. October 6 Tolleson here. October 20 Open. October 27 Ajo here. November 3 Superior there. November 10 Litchfield Park there.
The fifth Monday pot luck supper of the Scottsdale Kiwanis Anns and Kiwanis club will be at 7:30 p m at the Younts home on Monday May 29. Mrs Yount hosts with Mrs Willmoth as co host. Attendees bring table service. The Younts reside north on Scottsdale road to Mocking Bird lane then west to the last house. Mr and Mrs G Hamilton Beasley spent last week in their Camelback Road home returning to California Saturday.
David L. Johnston of South Scottsdale was injured late Saturday when his motorcycle collided with a car driven by L. W. Hoel of Phoenix. Johnston’s left leg was mangled. he was treated at Papago Park Veterans Hospital where his condition was listed as good. Hoel had no injuries.
The 24th annual Learn to Swim program opens in Maricopa County with 24 pools offering free instruction for youths 8 to 14. Sun Valley pool runs June 20 23 and June 27 29. Sponsors include the Arizona Republic YMCA Red Cross and Tempe Daily News. Last year 3700 entrants earned 2000 certificates. this year more pools join the schedule.
Miss Sarah Lawrence of Eastern Star Home Arlington Texas visits her cousin Mrs Jennie Sullivan in this locality. The note notes the current trend toward safety and modern practices in daily life.
Mike Dominguez Jr a fifth grader at Scottsdale Grammar School won fourth place in a state marble playing contest held in Phoenix. He received a football as his prize.
Mr and Mrs Jack Crews hosted an open house Friday night inviting friends from 7 to 10 p m to tour their newly purchased residence.
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