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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1950
Page
8
The Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce sponsors efforts to incorporate Scottsdale, arguing it will provide police, fire, street services, and official town representation without raising property taxes. The plan faces a public contest between pro and anti groups, with the Progress pledging balanced coverage as the issue moves forward.
The Scottsdale Business and Professional Women's Club was chartered at a candle lit ceremony in Scottsdale High School on October 11. Officers installed included Grace Buck as president and Marion Wasbotten, Lyda Hoyer, Harriet Swick, Jane Perkins, Peggy Eskridge, and Emma Contreras. Expansion chair Gladys Bagley credited for organizing Scottsdale chapter with help from Mrs. Dollis Sims Austin and Opal Bowman. The group’s membership is international and meets with Arizona Federation leaders. report continues on page six.
A well baby clinic begins Friday October 13 at 1 pm in the Salt River Valley Water Users building across from the Yaquai church. Held monthly on the second Friday, it is sponsored by the Maricopa County Health unit. Dr R W Rosenquist will examine infants up to one year old and provide immunizations and well baby exams.
Beavers under coach Rich ard Hardt prepare for a Friday clash against the Tolleson Wolverines. Tucson? Scottsdale High aims to derail Tolleson as the Wolverines seek an West Central Class B conference title and a perfect record after recent conference wins.
George W. Blake Republican candidate opens a campaign headquarters at 226 South Scottsdale Road Paradise Valley as part of a statewide tour. The office will be run by volunteers under Mrs George Blake to welcome voter input and suggestions from the 11th District residents.
Fines from 24 traffic violators totaled 210 dollars in Scottsdale Justice of the Peace court. Judge E H Richardson reported today. Fines ranged from five to twenty five dollars for offenses including running a stop sign exceeding the speed limit without a license and related violations.
Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce authorizes pursuit of incorporating Scottsdale. Aimed to prohibit city taxes, funds from fines and refunds to support town operations are projected at 24 to 25 thousand dollars. Committees to draft a charter and inform residents will be appointed. Other notes cover Arizona Crafts building progress, cooperative local events, Thursday shopping plans, and the Spanish Fiesta set for November.
Viola Murphy a Swick's department store clerk at Good Samaritan hospital Phoenix undergoes major surgery and needs four quarts of whole blood to replace two pints per unit. Donors may visit Salt River Valley Blood Bank at 710 East Adams Phoenix and specify blood for Viola Murphy. Any blood type accepted.
Parents Mr and Mrs Are Pipla learned their son Pfc James B Pipla was wounded in Korea this week. The extent of his injuries was not known. The defense department said a Phoenx Marine private and an Army sergeant were killed and eight other service members injured in the same announcement.
Ladies of Scottsdale invited to a cooking school and demonstration by Central Arizona Light and Power home service. The event on Friday October 13 begins at 2 p m in the home economics room at Scottsdale High School with modern methods, free prizes, favors, and recipes. Mort Kimsey, Scottsdale district manager, extends the invitation to all area women.
Graveside services were held at Scottsdale cemetery for Alfred Sandoval four year old son of Mr and Mrs Frank Sandoval of The boy was struck by a car at 36th street and Camelback road Sunday and died six hours later at Tempe hospital
Calendar item notes an 8 00 p m Friday football game between SHS and Tolleson Wolverines at the high school field. Also lists weekend and next week events including American Legion dance Kiwanis club meeting and Legion meetings at the Legion home with limited details.
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