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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1950
Page
9
The Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce backs incorporating Scottsdale to gain a governing body and funding for police, fire, street work, and services. The charter would bar property taxes and rely on fines forms of revenue with no added burden on property owners. A spirited public contest is anticipated as proponents and opponents debate the move.
The Scottsdale Business and Professional Women's Club was chartered in a candlelit ceremony at Scottsdale High School on October 11. Mrs Mildred Clapp installed officers including Grace Buck as president and Marion Wasbotten as first vice president, with Lyda Hoyer, Harriet Swick, Jane Perkins, Pagey Eskridge, and Emma Contreras in key roles. The group organized after an October 4 meeting attended by 22 local business and home executives with support from Gladys Bagley and the Arizona Federation.
A well baby clinic starts Friday at 1 p m in the Salt River Valley Water Users building Yaquai village sponsored by Maricopa County Health unit Dr R W Rosenquist will examine infants up to one year old and immunizations and examinations of well babies will be provided The clinic will be held on the second Friday of each month.
Scottsdale High led by coach Rich ard Jiggs Hardt prepares for a Friday 8 p.m. home game against Tolleson Wolverines. Beavers seek win after three straight victories while Tolleson aims to preserve a perfect West Central Class B record.
Republican George W. Blake, candidate for the District 11 legislature seat, announces a campaign headquarters at 226 South Scottsdale Road in the Paradise Valley building. He tours the state promoting Pyle Driver buttons and invites voters to drop by for ideas, with Mrs. Blake leading the volunteer staff.
Scottsdale Justice of the Peace Judge EB A Richardson reported 24 traffic violators paid fines totaling 10 for offenses including running stop signs speeding driving without a license and permitting minors to drive.
Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce members voted unanimously to sponsor a move to incorporate the town of Scottsdale. A charter would bar city taxes, with funding from tax refunds and court fines. Committees will draft the charter and set boundaries while promoting the proposal to residents.
An appeal is issued from Salt River Valley Blood Bank in Phoenix for donors to give blood for Viola Murphy at Good Samaritan hospital. Two pints are used for each one drawn, requiring about four quarts. any blood type is acceptable. Donors should call at 710 East Adams, Phoenix, to contribute.
Mr and Mrs Artie Pipla received word their son Pfc James B Pipla was wounded in Korea in recent fighting. Other military casualties included a Phoenix Marine private an Army sergeant killed and eight more service members injured per a defense department release.
Ladies of Scottsdale and nearby areas are invited to a Thursday cooking school and demonstration by Central Arizona Light and Power home service. The event at Scottsdale High School home economics room starts at 2 PM with modern food preparation methods, free prizes, favors, and recipes. Mort Kimsey, district manager, extended the invitation.
Graveside services were held Tuesday at Scottsdale cemetery for Alfred Sandoval four year old son of Mr and Mrs Frank Sandoval of Tempe. He was struck by a car on 36th Street and Camelback Road Sunday and died six hours later at Tempe Hospital.
Friday night lights feature SHS Bea vers versus Tolleson at the high school field. Saturday hosts an American Legion dance at the Legion home. Monday and Tuesday center Kiwanis and American Legion meetings at the Hogan cafe and Legion home.
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