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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1959
Page
2
Amateur chrysanthemum growers invited to enter specimens and arrangements at the Valley Garden Center. Entries accepted Saturday morning with show days November 14 from 2 30 to 6 30 and November 15 from 10 to 5. Theme is Come to Our Party and schedules are available at the Garden Center.
An Air Force Chaplain from Lake AFB will speak at Ascension Lutheran Church in Scottsdale during a family vespers service. The event includes a 7:30 pm program with Dr Lester Perrill discussing "The Demands of the Peak Years" and further talks by other service members.
The wedding of Miss Sharon Lea Reddick daughter of Mr and Mrs William A Reddick 148 West Osporn and Henry S Tiegland was rescheduled to a Phoenix church after originally being set for December 17 in Scottsdale.
The Kiwani Anns of Scottsdale schedule a annual bridge and luncheon at Fountain Shadows on November 26 at 12 30 pm. Chairwoman Mrs Bernard Young and co chair Mrs John Earhart lead volunteers including Mrs Robert Lawren president and other officers. Canasta will be played for non bridge players with prizes at each table and two door prizes. Proceeds fund the Scottsdale Community Center facilities open to all. Donation 3.00. reservations via Mrs John Carhart or at the door.
The Tonto P T A in Scottsdale sponsors a fundraiser at the Scottsdale Basha store Friday November 13 from 4 p m to 9 p m. Members and parents are urged to bring homemade breads rolls cakes cookies and candy by 3 p m and label boxes for the sale. Mrs Jim Scott chairs the event asking broad parent cooperation as this is the year's only campaign.
Members of the Scottsdale Junior Woman’s Club will represent the group at two service events. Mrs. B W Bell and Mrs. Orville Gilman Jr attend the Heart of the Home tea at 2 p m at 63 West Cambridge Phoenix. Gilman also goes to the first meeting of the General Assembly of Women’s Division of the Maricopa Safety council in Phoenix.
Neighbors gathered at John and Meeker's new residence at 6249 East Monterosa after they moved from 63rd place for a surprise house warming. Ten couples attended bringing gifts including a brass vase with artificial flowers for the living room. Guests included Chester Rice Gerald Ferguson Elmer Bodine Michael Davefeil Ralph Whittemore Joe Brooks Harold Satchett Bill Smith John Buckley and Carl Stalnaker. Word says another family addition may soon warm the home.
Mrs. J. A. Beaton hosted a luncheon at the Safari hotel to plan a recreation and entertainment program for Girl's Ranch. Guest Mrs. Lee Ackerman shared ideas drawing on YWCA style programs. Mrs. W. B. Smith was named chairman with Mrs. R. G. McKinney and Mrs. Norman E. Weaver as committee women.
The Scottsdale Soroptimist club held its regular Tuesday meeting at the new home of the Senior Citizens Group of Scottsdale and the Valley at 51 West First Avenue. The club plans furnishing and refurbishing the building as its year project led by Mrs. Mabelle Barcow. Guest of honor was Mrs. Vida Segley who will present an international affairs program on Tuesday November 17.
Scottsdale Soroptimist club expresses gratitude to donors who contributed funds for needy Scottsdale high school students and their transportation needs. The group notes the assistance helps those lacking money to purchase cars and raises appreciation for community generosity.
Nine Protestant churches join in a Union Thanksgiving Day service at Valley Presbyterian Church at 10 a m. Reverend Harold Hossam of Scottsdale Christian Church will deliver the sermon. Ministers from eight other churches participate along with a special combined choir. All denominations are invited.
Barbara Jean Biggs and Fred Bruegel Jr announce their engagement and December 28 wedding at Valley Presbyterian Church. Barbara Jean, daughter of Edwin and Mrs. Biggs of 3425 North 40th Street, studied at Texas Christian University and Texas Tech, affiliated with Delta Delta Delta. Fred Bruegel Jr, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruegel of Dimmitt, Texas, is a Texas Tech graduate and Sigma Nu member.
Sharon Soule of Scottsdale has been chosen as a new member of Angel Flight, the women's auxiliary to the Air Force ROTC, at Arizona State University. She is among fifteen new members from over a hundred candidates and is the daughter of Mrs. Wourier Soule.
More than 300 friends gathered at Valley Presbyterian church to honor Mr and Mrs Walter E Donn on their 50th wedding anniversary celebrated November 10. The couple, living at 443 West Indian School Road, were married in Phoenix in 1909 and have two sons Burson and Marlo both of Scottsdale, ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
A fashion display is planned by Mary circle of Scottsdale Methodist Church for Wednesday November 18 in the Western Savings building clubroom at First Street and Scottsdale Road. The program begins at 1 p.m. Tickets are $1 from members. Models include Mesdames William English Hugh Massey Dean Abney Robert Davis and Allen Abney with children’s styles by Linda English and Jeff Abney. Commentator is Mrs George Steele and Mrs Wayne Holland serves as general chairman.
Orientation sessions for the Scottsdale Congregational United Church of Christ will be held Friday and Sunday November 13 and 15 at the parsonage home of Rev and Mrs Lee J Smallreed. Sessions cover what the Congregational Churches are and the beliefs of the United Church of Christ. Participants may attend without committing to membership. The first members will be received November 22 at 11 a.m. Volunteers and plans for greeters, visiting program, and a high school youth group are noted.
Members of the Phoenix Musical Theater Guild host a series of coffees this week to plan future Guild events. Mrs. Fred S. Strucksmeyer and Mrs. George Boswell led a Tuesday coffee planning the December 9 Christmas luncheon at the Westward. Mrs. Doyle Willis hosted a Wednesday coffee for Scottsdale area members and a morning gathering occurred at the Paul Brophy home. Mrs. Robert Redfield will host a coffee for area chairmen from Scottsdale, Mesa, Glendale, Wendell, Litchfield, Chandler, and Sunnyslope tomorrow.
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