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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1959
Page
1
The writer notes England’s election shift away from socialist ideas and argues the United States risks a similar fate. They blame a large Washington bureaucracy for infantilizing citizens and a naive belief that all good things come from government, warning that minority voices may grow stronger if others do not act soon.
At the opening night of Arcadia High School in the Scottsdale district the football game against Superior drew praise for the team and band while administrators faculty and students are lauded for the smooth first home night. Despite summer construction strike doubts the school opened on schedule with ongoing work but operates fully in all departments.
Miscellaneous notices from Scottsdale include a bridal shower for Miss Shirley Jean Shipp at Wesley Hall with 48 guests and prize winners. Seidner's Posse Post to open Monday in a new South Brown location. Scottsdale High Beaver Footballers prepare for a game at Eloy against Santa Cruz High with key runners Leessig and Lucki. Homecoming events begin with a pep rally and the big game versus Prescott Badgers. Notables at Horse Day include Gov. Pyle, County Supervisor Hart, and Mayor White for the dedication of a new horse bridge over the Arizona Canal.
State of Arizona notice from Maricopa County referencing legal reserve matters identified as 5S.
A local events list outlines weekly activities at public library openings, garden and tea clubs, Jaycees Town Hall meetings, Rotary and Kiwanis gatherings at Valley Ho, Optimist and Lion’s clubs, Kiwani Anns, Beta Sigma Phi Alpha Phi, Toastmasters, DeMolays, BPW dinners and dessert meetings, and Junior Women’s Club sessions at Western Savings Building and Masuada temple across October.
A collection of awkward, embarrassing moments where quick thinking could have prevented mishaps. A mother misreads a scout meeting invitation, a phone call is interrupted by a door knock, a caller dial tone mishap reveals a joke line, and a house-hunting couple peeks into an occupied home.
The piece recalls Sam Liner and a 1906 Cadillac prize from early contests, mentions a Casa Grande subscription drive, and notes Scottsdale Progress offering a 1960 Ford Galaxy. It highlights local high school games, council scheduling struggles, and the busy life of the town with reflections on national events and sports.
Birth registrations list William and Judith Barlow with a girl born Oct 7 and Theodore and Patricia Elliott with a girl born Oct 4. Robert and Ima King have a boy born Oct 6 while Anthony Leon and Henrietta have twins born Oct 7. Russ and Louise Gribbon have a boy Oct 5, David Augustine and Patricia have a girl Oct 8, and Russell Warren with Mauren have a boy Oct 8. Marriage licenses were issued to Philip William Messinger and Patricia Sue Chambers.
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