09 Nov 1956
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1956
Page
1
The November 5 1956 issue highlights the DeSoto-Phalers and Peay national spotlight with crafts and fashions on the cover. It shows the Center on Fifth Avenue with shoppers near The Flemish Sizenier and Lynd Kiva's, and includes color photos and five pages of ads.
A damaged notice states the For Applications Officer Training Corps will select 64 applicants for naval careers starting in September. Forms are available at schools colleges Navy servicing stations or from the Secretary of Naval Personnel in Washington DC.
Voters crowded the West precinct on Tuesday as polls closed with high turnout. Officials noted record participation amid heavy drive to cast ballots, highlighting strong engagement in the community and rapid processing at the stations.
Kansas City report says Louis Bratzel 5228 Last Sells Scottsdale was named to the National Loyalty Day Committee of the Veterans of Foreign Wars by Commander Cooper T Holt of Chattanooga Tennessee. Holt praised Bratzel for outstanding work in the VFW and Loyalty Day efforts.
The Fowler Insurance Agency is now open in The Center Building at 47 West First Street. Owner Bill Fowler, formerly with Raleigh Insurance Agency, will offer automobile theft fire casualty liability life and other insurance lines representing several well known companies.
A series of fall community listings show Scottsdale Public Library events at 325 E. 2nd St including story hour and general reads. Local groups such as Rotary Kiwanis Optimists Soroptimists Lions BPW Toastmasters and Driver Tests are scheduled at various venues like Camelback Inn Safari Wagons Room Town Hall and Outpost through November 18.
Roy Bennett, manager of the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce, attended the Arizona Chamber of Commerce Managers' Association convention in Tucson November 1 2 3. The Lodge on the Desert served as headquarters as 22 Arizona chamber managers joined Tucson as host. Bennett spoke on finances and budgets while other speeches addressed key topics from notable Arizona leaders. A resolution backed the State Park Association project and new officers were elected for 1957 including Bill Fraser Brescott president Ervin Schulz Globe 1st vice president Mullin Nogales general secretary Carlton Crumm Douglas treasurer Ralph Patey Kingman and Rod Bennett Scottsdale as directors.
Rainbow Division Veterans Arizona Chapter No.1 announces an open meeting on Sunday after noon November 11 Veterans Day at the VFW home 4853 East Thomas Road. A potluck dinner at 1 30 with a 3 00 film showing of US Signal Corps films featuring the Rainbow Division in France 1918 and Rainbow unit at Camp Gruber World War II. All veterans of Rainbow Division and their families are invited.
The patio tea room team remains at the top after a glay Monde night in Scottsdale. Team standings show First National Bank 19 percent, Statewide Realty 21, Basket House 29, with Shirley Clayton of McQ's rolling high games 178 and series 486.
A fragmented note argues taxes stay high as storage costs for staff rise and food prices push households toward higher spending. It warns if the trend continues families may cut expenses and forgo luxuries like Dior and even basic needs.
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