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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1958
Page
1
Kevin Keeley led a Toastmasters session on juvenile delinquency prevention at the Community Center. Harry Bender chaired the meeting and fellow speakers discussed community actions and speaker offerings to inspire youth and local engagement.
The weekly session recognized a standout speaker among unclear attendees. Carl Seidner chaired a study on parliamentary procedure as guests gathered early for a meeting at the Worsley venue with toast and informal remarks.
Robert W Semple performs in the Trinity Choir as part of a university musical program. The article notes performances by local singers and mentions linked events with multiple people and venues.
Clare Rauthe of London will lecture on Christian Science: The Revelation of Scientific Spiritual Healing. The talk is on Tuesday November 25 at 8 p.m. in North Phoenix High School auditorium Phoenix under First Church of Christ Scientist Phoenix. She tours widely and has lectured in 17 countries.
Pvt Karl S Detzer son of Mr and Mrs Stephen Detzer of Scottsdale Ariz was named Enlisted Aide for a Day to the commander of the 1st Division 2nd Infantry at Fort Riley Kansas. He entered the Army in June and trained at the fort. A 1952 graduate of Redondo Union High School Redondo Beach Calif and a 1958 Reed College Portland Ore alumnus.
The corral of contestants includes Miss Corvette among thirty vying for Miss Auto Show. The event runs six days under a large tent at Park Central with a program featuring trombones and guest soloist Tom Quillen among others.
The USS Arizona remains submerged in Pearl Harbor waters while a 1950 pledge by Admiral Radford inspires a statewide Phoenix effort to raise funds for enshrinement. The USS Arizona Memorial Committee, led by James B. Roark of Hooper Furniture, launched the drive on November 11 under Gov. Ernest W. McFarland.
Charlotte Francis, a Scottsdale Players member for two years, will headline the November production of Juno and the Paycock. She has produced directed and acted in many shows and has raised two daughters who share her theater passion. Her noted roles include Calabooose Tree and The Browning Version. She began writing comedies but shifted to melodrama, with plays staged in Jerome and Greasewood Gulch. Her latest Drucilla's Decision will be presented at a USO show in Phoenix this week.
A Know Your America Week is planned for November 23 to 29 under the All American Conference to Combat Communism. Phoenix Elks Lodge leads local sponsorship with co chairs George W Saville and Marvin Eli Smith as Valley media and service groups cooperate on programs urging flag display during the week.
A reader asks if their Comprehensive Personal Liability policy covers damage when a neighbor’s new power lawn mower, used on their lawn, strikes a raised sprinkler head and is seriously damaged. The note cites James Beattie and Associates Insurance for Scottsdale.
The Arizona Hereford Association announces a Hereford Banquet for cattlemen and families during the Arizona National Livestock Show in Phoenix. The event honors Dr. E L Scott known as Lee Scotty and features Lee Scott Hereford Banquet Committee member Alan Feeney as president of the American Hereford Association. The dinner is Friday January 9 at 7 30 p m in the Corral Room Westward Ho Hotel.
Robert P. Weatherford Jr of Independence Iowa was named executive director of Plan For Progress Inc taking the post December 1. Walter T. Lucking president said the nonpartisan group will coordinate private and public planning for a long-range regional master plan for Maricopa County. Weatherford, former Independence mayor, brings Missouri and Kansas City planning experience including two years as executive five director of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council.
Arizona Farm Bureau to hold its 37th annual convention November 23 to 25 on the Arizona State University campus in Tempe. Prominent speakers include Charles B. Shuman, W L Foreman, Mercedes Hurst, Charles W. Pine, and Frank Pierce, representing national and state farm organizations and industry.
Robert L. Myers machinist’s mate third class USN son of Mr and Mrs Lester R Myers 7302 E Thomas Scottsdale Ariz and husband of Marelore Myers Phoenix serves aboard the destroyer Marshiall operating with the Seventh Fleet in the Far East.
Father Novatad Council hosted First Degree ceremonies at Brown Avenue with visiting Padre Kino Council officials from Phoenix. Dignitaries and initiates included Anthony J. Folz and many Scottsdale and Phoenix residents. Installation of officers is scheduled for Wednesday, November 26, 1958.
The Arizona Michigan Club will hold its annual feather party Friday November 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Osborn School cafeteria. Michigan residents and winter visitors are invited.
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