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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1956
Page
2
Mexico State Governors Honored at Arizona Fair
At the Arizona State Fair Scottsdale showcased gifts for Governor Alvaro Obregon So nora and Lt Governor Rafael Moreno Frenriques from Miss Neaur Dos Cabezas Import Show Pitch Avenue. The event highlighted the Christmas Seal campaign emphasizing health and friendship between Mexico and Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Scottsdale
Neaur
Dos Cabezas
Alvaro Obregon
Sonora
Rafael Moreno Frenriques
Baja California
Lovely Avis Read
C. Thomas ‘Read
Obregon
Caiapas
Chamula
Chamola
Stenrquae
Miss Redd
Mexico City
Postmaster Advises Howe Gardeners On Plant Delivery
Postmaster O C Wilson told Stottsdale gardeners that nursery stock requires care during shipping. Follow steps: arrange neighbor delivery if away, keep stock moist and cool, leave delivery instructions, and plant promptly with proper watering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Wilson
Stottsdale
Gardening Council of
New York
Wilson
James Byrne Named General Manager of Paradise Valley Racquet Club
James F. Byrne has been named general manager of the Paradise Valley Racquet Club by president J. R. Heron. Byrne will supervise all club operations and an ongoing expansion program. A Nashville native, Byrne came to Phoenix in 1944 and later led the Sanguinetti Investment Company in Yuma until returning to Scottsdale this month with his wife and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camelback Inn
Valley
Scottsdale
T He Inn
Bert Shoemaker
James F. Byrne
Paradise Valley Racquet “Club
J. R. Heron
Byrne
Nashville
Tenn
Phoenix
First National Bank of Arizona
Sanguinetti Investment Company
Yuma
Shoeman Lane
Negro Chorus To Sing Here Sunday at Phoenix Scottdale church
The Negro Chorus of the First Institutional Baptist Church of Phoenix will perform at 8:00 p.m. during the Hymn Sing Worship service at the First Baptist Church of Scottsdale on Indian School Road and Brown Ave. Rev. Milton Van Slyke announced the event for Sunday, November 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Institutional Baptist Church of Phoenix
First Baptist/ Church of
Scottsdale Community Chest drives for local needs
Local workers ask residents to donate to Scottsdale’s Community Chest Fund. Some husbands work in Phoenix and payroll deductions may support Phoenix charities, but organizers emphasize supporting Scottsdale programs like the Boy and Girl Scouts, Salvation Army, Visiting Nurse, Arizona Foundation for the Blind, Community Center, and YMCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsdale
Phoenix
Phoenix Charity and Service
Mort Kimsey
Scottsdalians
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Salvation Army
Visiting Nurse Association
Arizona Foundation For the Blind
Florence Crittenton
Y.M.C.A
KiVa Theatre Satire Private's Progress Provokes War Office Clash
The KiVa Theatre debuts Private's Progress a biting satire on military life. Producers the Boulting Brothers defend their film amid British War Office protests and a cross Atlantic distribution push. The movie mocks stiff upper lip war bravado and foreign-film tropes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiva
Goef
Boulting Brothers
England
British War Office
de Adow
Blow
Burma
War Office
Boultings
United States
Marine Corporal James B. Lee in AGLEX 57E Exercise
Cpl James B Lee son of Dr and Mrs Alfred H Lee of Scottsdale Arizona took part in AGLEX 57E at Camp Pendleton California from October 29 to November 4. The six day exercise involved 15000 Marines from the 1st Marine Division and featured landing maneuvers helicopter assaults carrier air cover close air support and simulated aggressor operations in a De day style scenario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amp
Sta
Ori
KPOK Moves Transmitter to Safari Hotel Center
Dick Gilbert announces that all KPOK broadcasts now originate from the Safari Hotel Radio Center in Scottsdale. Construction on the remaining facilities proceeds, with plans for a 3000 square foot second floor complex including two control rooms a choir studio offices and a reception gallery for crafts. Direct wires link the lobby bandstand dining room and pool area for live programs during Scottsdale’s hotel opening weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Gilbert
KPOK
Scottsdale
Safari Hotel
Safari -Hotel
New Postal Booklet Highlights Early Rates and Privileges
The Post Office Department released a 138 page booklet detailing early postal rates and privileges including 3 cent letters, free mail to George and Martha Washington, and the Airmail Flyer’s Medal of Honor. It covers historic rates and notable legislative milestones from 1797 to 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
George Washington
Martha Washington
Post” ‘Office
Ment
Arthur E. Summerfield
Nafaties
United States
Hington
D.C
Scottsdale club schedule reads like a busy community calendar
November events include Kiwanis and Toastmasters meetings at Paradise Valley Racquet Club Sundown Ranch and Camelback Inn, Story Hour at the Community Center, Lions and Optimists gatherings, and a Community Thanksgiving Service at the Southern Baptist Church on 7102 E Thomas Rd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsdale
Kiwanics
Outpost
Scottsdale Public Library
2Nd St
Kiwani-Atlas
Robert Yount
Job
Bethah
TM Kasemic
Safari
Waggoner’s Tea Room
Lions
Toastmasters
Scottsdale Public
Library
Souther Baptist ‘Church
E. Phomas Rd
Stage Stop Grand Opening Promises Festive Scottsdale Debut
The Stage Stop restaurant at Scottsdale Road and Indian School Road opens tonight with public festivities from 8 to 1. California chain Albert Streetz reopens the half million dollar drive in once known as Bimbo’s. Judy Marsh from Disneyland stars, local talent performs, and prizes are awarded to coupon holders at 11 p.m. under family oriented management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsdale Road
Indian School Road
California
Bimbo
Albert Streetz
Scottsdale
Harry E Thorton Inducted Into Army
Seventy-one Arizonans were inducted into the Army in October 1956 per the Phoenix Recruiting Main Station. Harry E Thorton of 3415 E First Avenue was among those included in the period Oct 3 1956 through Oct 30 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Army
Phoenix
Harry’e. Thornton
E. First Avertue
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American Legion Hall
Navy
KiVa E. Main St
Monster
Ape
Boalting Brothers
Stering
Richard Attenborough
Dennis Wrice
Terry-Thomas
AN Carmichael
E. Thomas Rd
Jeff Chandler
Dorothy Malone
Richard Widmark
Jane Greer
Wendell Corey
Mickey Rodney
Buffalo Bill
McGrea
Masreen O'Hara
Tyrone Power
Susan Hayward
Hennessey’s
Camatback Rd
HAM
Dim, Butch
Huse
Howe Gardners
Celback Inn
Jack Stewart
FE East Thomas Road
L" Bel
West Fifth Ave
Indian
Schodt Road
Cémenlback
Sedtisdalé 5
James Byrne
Raquet Club
Scottsdale’s
First Street
Mom and Pop’s Place
East Thomas Road
Houts
James H. Boyd
Shirley N. Boyd
Arizona
Lottsdale
Cpl
James B. Lee
New Safari
Mmichalol
Cma Ly
Ras A
Kiwani-Anns
Paradise Valley Racquet Club
Tonife
Harry E. Thorton
Army
Thies’ Bakery
W. Indian Schoola
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