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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1948

Page

2

Vernon B. Croaff Announces Congressional Candidacy

Vernon B. Croaff of Phoenix announced his run for U S Representative from District No 1 Maricopa county subject to the Democratic primary. He is 30 from Phoenix educated at Arizona State College and a World War II veteran now practicing law with his brother. He is married to Velma with two daughters Ronna Jean and Marva Joan.

Vernon B. Croaff Phoenix U. S Congress Maricopa County Croaff Arizona State College Cruaff Prac His Wife Velma Ronna Jean and Marva Joan

Scottsdale 4-H Roundup Entrants Headed to Tucson

Twelve Scottsdal e 4-H club members will join 2950 plus youths from 11 counties at the University of Arizona May 30 for a three day state Roundup. Participants include Bodena Stevenson Micky Richmond Renee Schrader Billy Schrader Tuggy Treat John Redell Larry Kent Carl Cluff Larry Beauchamp and Teddy Worthen. Cecil Fry and Women Frye will accompany as leaders. The event features demonstrations judging livestock showmanship and style revue with tours to a poultry plant potato chip factory paint plant soft drink bottling and a printing firm. Contest winners will be announced at a June 1 banquet.

Scottsdale University of Arizona Tempe Bodena Stevenson Micky Richmond Renee Schrader Billy Schrader Tuggy Treat John Redell Jimmy Pipla Larry Kent Carl Cluff Larry Beauchamp Teddy Worthen Cecil Fry Frye Arizona

VFW Auxiliary Honors Mrs Crews Birthday Event

Honoring Grace Crews on her birthday the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary hosted an outdoor pot luck supper at the George Thomas home on East Indian School road in Scottsdale. The Scottsdale post was named for her son Stanley Crews. guests included George Thomas and family, John Ellis Kenton Scott Kathleen Raymond Swartz Cheryl Henry Farlee and others.

Grace Crews Veterans of Foreign Wars George Thomas East Indian School Road Scottsdale Crews Stanley Crews Messrs John Ellis Kenton Scott Kathleen Raymond Swartz Cheryl Henry Farlee Jack Crews Jim Stan George Thomas, Jr Donald Odell Berg Maile Vera Musgrove Carl Lipton Jimmy Dallas Holly

Memorial Day Services Planned By Legion Post

The Sipe Peterson Post 44 American Legion plans graveside Memorial Day services at Scottsdale cemetery Sunday morning May 30. Arrangements for the ceremony will be discussed at the Legion home tonight at o o clock.

Sipe-Peterson American Legion Scottsdale Cemetery Legion

Dorothy Martin to wed Chandlerite in Chandler May ceremony

Dorothy Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs Orvel Martin will marry Regional Williams of Chandler in a Church of Christ ceremony at Chandler on Sunday May 30 at 3 pm. Rev Alton Wimbish will officiate with a simple double ring rite and a reception will follow. The couple plan a California honeymoon and will reside in Chandler where Williams works for Scremin Brothers Service Station.

Dorothy Martin Orvel Martin Williams of Chandler Church of Christ

Scottsdale Rancher Killed In Accident

A 62 year old Scottsdale district rancher, George A. Frank, died Monday after his car collided head on with a lumber trailer towed by a jeep driven by James T. Paul of Tempe. Funeral service set for May 27 at the Merryman Funeral chapel Phoenix. Cremation to follow. Frank died of a fractured skull caused by a piece of lumber striking his forehead.

Scottsdale District George A. Frank Scottsdale Frank James T. Paul Orange Drive Tempe Merryman Funeral Chapel Phoenix Carr Mesa Southside District Hospital

Accident trail of lumber crashes into Frank's jeep

A trail of lumber broke loose and crashed into Frank's jeep, linked to an accident. Frank, known for Palomino horse breeding and national fame for prize animals, lived near Scottsdale. He is survived by his wife Isabelle, a son, George W. of Colorado, and daughter Mrs. May Helen Sharp of Phoenix.

Frank Scottsdale Isabelle George W Colorado May Helen Sharp Phoenix

Harlton Brown Recovers At Home After Appendectomy

Harlton Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Brown, is convalescing at home following an appendectomy.

Harlton Brown Alvin Brown

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