Scottsdale opens 1948 Community Chest drive with volunteer call
At a joint Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce and Community Chest meeting on October 5 1948 the drive opening date was set for October 6 A house-to-house push starts October 20 and 15 to 20 volunteers are sought Carpenter chamber secretary is general chairman and drive headquarters are at the Chamber of Commerce Walker building Volunteers may contact Carpenter or Mrs Cecil B Raleigh secretary of the Community Chest committee for details A special volunteers meeting is scheduled October 19 at 7 pm with Chamber members urged to attend October 4 planning session.
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Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
Scottsdale Community Chest
Cliff Carpenter
Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
Walker Building
Scottsdale Road
Carpenter
Cecil B. Raleigh
Community Chest Committee
County Red Cross Leaders Host Community Meeting Tonight
Scottsdale High School auditorium hosts an 8 o’clock community wide Red Cross meeting sponsored by Maricopa County. Chapter leaders from Phoenix conduct orientation classes on home nursing first aid and services with invited area residents urged to attend.
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County Red Cross
Scottsdale High School
American Red Cross
Maricopa County
Red Cross
Phoenix
George O. Perry
Ralph B. Elliot
Isabel Hammond
Henri Barnhart
Anne Alkire
Ila Yeaber
Kent S. Bramwell
Avis P. Dear
W Cohen Opens Auto Service Here
W Cohen unveils a new auto service at an aluminum building one-eighth mile west of Scottsdale Road on Thomas Road. John Woody Cohen will operate the shop, offering full mechanical repairs for autos and tractors, backed by his extensive experience. He resides nearby with his wife Pauline and sons James 12 and Melvin 8.
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Cohen
Scottsdale Road
Thomas Road
John
Woody) Cohen
Scottsdalians
Pauline
James
Melvin
PTA Membership Drive Set to Start October 11
The local PTA led by president Mrs. Burson Donn announces a one week membership drive beginning Monday October 11. A prior meeting October 4 at the high school auditorium featured Charles Ronan on home life and school impact. Hostesses Mesdames Vernon Walker E L Tarter and O C Wilson assisted as refreshments were served. Mr and Mrs Richard Tanner former Phoenix residents moved to Scottsdale October 2 where Mr Tanner works for Farmers Concrete Products south of Scottsdale.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Burson Donn
PTA
Executive Board
Charles Ronan
E. L. Tarter
O. C. Wilson
Richard Tanner
Phoenix
Scottsdale
Tanner
Farmers Concrete Products Company
George H Thomas Announces Candidacy for District 2 Supervisor
George H Thomas Republican announces his candidacy for District No 2 supervisor in the coming November general election. Born in Scottsdale he has lived in the district for 47 years and built a career as a cattleman and plumber. He has served as precinct committeeman and is a past master of a Valley Masonic lodge. He is married with four children and emphasizes prudent county spending for residents.
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Thomas
Scottsdale
A Valley Masonic Lodge
Scottsdale Grammar School
Arizona State College
Tempe
Finch Lumber Yard
Future Farmers To Hear State Leaders At Assembly
Thomas Johnson president of the Arizona Future Farmers Association and Bob Taylor state executive secretary will address the local FFA at a special assembly Friday October 8 at 2 p m in the Scottsdale High School auditorium. The event marks the 20th anniversary of the national FFA with others coast to coast observing the milestone. A color movie That Inspiring Task depicting FFA activities nationwide will be shown during the program.
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Thomas Johnson
Arizona Future Farmers’ Association
Bob Taylor
Future Farmers
Scottsdale
FFA
Scorpion Book Offer From Scottsdale Progress Office
Readers are invited to request Dr. Herbert L. Stahnke new Bulletin No. 71 on scorpions produced by Arizona State College. Send name and address to Scottsdale Progress or call to have a copy forwarded. The bulletin is described as entirely new by the author.
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Herbert L. Stahnke
Office of
Scottsdale Progress
Arizona State College
Stahnke
Water Users Set Assessment At Ten Dollars Per Acre
Salt River Valley Water Users Association levies a ten dollar per acre assessment for 1949 to cover drought emergencies. President Richard D. Searles announced a tentative budget of 13.46 million dollars or 55.76 dollars per acre, a record figure, with water allotment still to be determined by spring runoff.
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Salt River Valley Water Users Association
Richard D. Searles
Association
Searles
Water Users Board of Governors
Verde
Rosenquist Parents Welcome Baby Boy at Tempe Hospital
Dr and Mrs R W Rosenquist announce the birth of a baby boy born October 5 at Tempe Hospital.
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R. W. Rosenquist
Tempe Hospital
Beaver Beavers Ready for Home Opener Against Hayden Wolves
Beaver ag team led by Coach Jiggs Hardt hosts Hayden on Scottsdale High field for the first home game of 1948. Kickoff at 8 pm after Friday postponement. Steve Ferrier stars with three drop kicks and a 20 yard TD pass, plus punt returns and TDs from Kennealy Cavin and Tait. Hardt cautions the squad remains uneven though capable. Half time features Scottsdale High band under Guy Mixter.
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Jiggs” Hardt
Hayden Wolves
Scottsdale
Beavers
Ft. Thomas
Steve Ferrier
Neil John
Eugene Kennealy
Joe Cavin
Don Tait
Beaver
Hardt
Scottsdale High School
Guy Mixter
Community Red Cross Meeting At High School Auditorium
A community wide Red Cross meeting is set for 8:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium to coordinate relief efforts and volunteer participation.
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W. Cohen
George Thomas
George H. Thomas
Hayden
SHS
Kiwanis Club
C. of C
Grammar School
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