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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1959
Page
1
A Scottsdale editorial urges residents to support the United Fund by evaluating luxury spending, noting not all charitable groups are United Fund members. It highlights volunteers donating time and asks readers to be welcoming on first canvass calls to help meet Scottsdale’s goal.
Marriage licenses issued to Emimons Thompson and Chauvin with Sherry Alene, 17, Scottsdale. Scarbrough Peacock and Nelson, 21, Yuma. Peggy, 18, Scottsdale. Wrede Hopkins Harry Jobes, 29, Clare Marie, 22, Scottsdale. Births reported Digges Lawrence and Betty, boy, Sept 29. Grey Herman and Pauline, boy. Emrick John and Alice, girl, Sept 29. Goebel Frederick and Dorothy May, boy, Oct 1. Sparks Carl and Marjorie, North 68th Place, girl, Oct 1.
Fleming Irving and Rita of North 68th place welcomed a boy on October 1. Pipla James and Marsha of Scottsdale welcomed a girl on October 1. McKiesack Paul and Betty welcomed a boy on October 2. Edwards A G and La Wanda of Scottsdale welcomed a girl on October 3.
A humorous column from a Phoenix reader mentions Arizona weather as unnewsworthy and riffs on mail delivery in rain. It cites Foxtail Johnson and notes Alaska and Hawaii as states plus ironic references to Bankruptcy and Desperation states.
Ten years ago Scottsdale High football opens the 1949 home schedule vs Santa Cruz under lights. Community Chest subscriptions reach 350 by Wednesday. Girl Scout leadership training starts October 21 at Scottsdale Grammar School. Paradise Pharmacy changes hands with Harry Prouty owner. Lazy Koon store opens at 75 West Main. Beaver halfback Jim Frye recovers from injuries. Chann el of Commerce to hear Wilbur Mann at high school. Dr Samuel Hale builds new medical clinic at 332 North Scottsdale. Muir nursery and kindergarten ready for October 10 opening. Sprouse Reitz store set to open October 14 on South Scottsdale road. Sun Down Ranch golf tourney set to start October 3 with 150 to 200 players. Open House at Scottsdale High on October 12 at 7 p.m. Business Women's Week proclaimed by Mayor Malcolm White.
The Arizona Gunslingers Inc stars of stage screen and rodeo host a quarterly intra club fast draw and gunhandling contest on Sunday October 11 at The Wagon Yard 2625 East Bell Road. Eight trophies will be awarded after the high noon start with demonstrations of fast draw gun handling safety and a Colt 45 revolver raffle by E L Warner marshal of Unit No 1. Contestants are limited to club members though the public is invited.
Donald E Follette chief fire control technician USN son of Mr and Mrs Lisle C Follette Scotts dale Ariz and husband of Mary L Landrum Pryor Okla scheduled to return to San Diego Oct 6 aboard destroyer escort USS Bridget after a five month tour with the U S Seventh Fleet in the Western Pacific The Bridget participated in anti submarine warfare exercises and visited Hawaii Japan Hong Kong and the Philippines
The writer seeks coverage for income loss if a fire forces temporary closure. They recommend consulting James Beattie and Associates Insurance, Inc. at 30 Pima Plaza, Scottsdale, WH 5-0731, for suitable policies.
The Progress announces a seven week subscription drive to expand coverage and advertising revenue. Contest office at 27 S. Brown Ave with director Lloyd I. Flora to assist contestants. Early Effort Coupon boosts votes. prizes entice rapid participation. Contact Whitney 5-6461 for details.
A lighthearted column recounts exasperating child moments from church collections to grocery trips and doorstep sales. It notes the blunt honesty and mishaps that embarrass adults, including a toddler misrating grapes and a boy defending a nurse after a trip in an elevator.
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