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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1950
Page
2
Betty Blake reports on social life in Paradise Valley with residents traveling to Chicago and Coronado for visits and events. Local gatherings include cocktail parties and remodelling projects while residents anticipate returning friends and seasonal warmth.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an examination for emergency indefinite appointments as miscellaneous office machine operators in California Arizona and Nevada with salaries from 2200 to 3825 yearly. Eligible machine types include adding addressing billing blueprint bookkeeping and others. Applications from Mrs C R Daugherty at the Tempe post office.
Howard Finnstrom, a student at Arizona State Vocational School, Thunderbird II, starts a private street cleaning service in Scottsdale after the Chamber of Commerce ended its program due to funds. He operates independently, serving merchants on a monthly-fee basis with morning cleans before curb parking. He previously drove for Village Taxi Cab.
Mary cooked a luncheon featuring jellied poached eggs salad shrimps and melon enjoyed by Ruth Melin Katherine Baldwin and other Scottsdale residents. The Coxes Cave Creek Inn attracts many guests with Irv Miller Newtons from Phoenix and Dan Norton celebrating Jackie Norton’s birthday.
Scottsdale Home Makers club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Warren Austin's home for a clothing work session. Instructions were given for pattern adjustments by Mrs. Avastin and Mrs. Curtis. The next meeting is Tuesday October 17 at 1:00 PM at Mrs. Austin's, members urged to bring items and material for a cotton press. prospective members may contact Mrs. Elsie Frye at 5-9059.
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints host a bazaar on church grounds at Citrus Drive and Smith Jane Monday at 7 30 p m featuring sale articles and a food sale Proceeds fund the church building project. James Hart of Phoenix announces birth of a son Stephens at Good Samaritan hospital on October 9 Mrs Hart is daughter of Mr and Mrs B F Stevenson. Try Scottsdale Stores first
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