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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1961

Page

2

Peace Corps investigates remarks by American teacher in Nigeria

Peace Corps officials probe Margery Michelmore of Foxboro Massachusetts after she described Nigerian living conditions as primitive in a postcard. Nigerian students demanded deportation and officials warned the incident could be exploited by Communist agitation while Shriver urged caution and said no resignation action is decided.

Margery Michelmore Foxboro Mass Peae Corps R. Sargent Shriver Peace Corps Miss Michelmore University College of Ibadan Nigeria Ibadan U.S United States

Truth and Heritage Award For Scottsdale Progress

The Scottsdale Daily Progress is honored by the Phoenix Elks Lodge for National Newspaper Week. A lodge resolution praises the paper as a “Heritage of Truth Fronti er of Freedom” and notes newspapers are a public trust serving the community by reporting happenings, questions, and records.

Scottsdale Daily Progress Phoenix Eks Lodge National Lodge Progress Heritage of Truth Frontier of Freedom

Free Thursday film show on Reds in Phoenix auditorium

Two films will be shown free at 7 30 p m Thursday in the Osborn School auditorium Phoenix 3415 North Central. Red China Outlaw argues against giving Red China a UN seat while The Two Berlins explains the Berlin crisis. Both are presented by Arizonans for America under E Richard Barnes.

Osborn School N. Central Phoenix Arizonans For America E. Richard Barnes Navy San Diego Red China U.S Free China George Hearne Wood Berlin Wood

Payment relief for active guards under Soldiers and Sailors Act

Active Arizona National Guard members recalled to duty may qualify for house payment relief during service, per the Veterans Administration. They should notify mortgage details, arrange payments, and plan to catch up after discharge. contact the VA Regional Office in Phoenix with questions. The 1611th Fighter Group of the Arizona Air Guard was activated and ordered to Hahn Germany as Kennedy increases defenses.

Arizona National Guard Veterans Administration Phoenix Arizona Air Guard Hahn Germany Kennedy

September Jobs Rise in Maricopa County Higher Nonfarm Employment

The Arizona State Employment Security Commission reports Maricopa County nonfarm employment rose 7 300 or 4 percent from the year ago. The increase from mid August to mid September is blamed on seasonal gains in trade, service and government sectors.

Maricopa County State Employment Security Commission

Woman Killed As Police Car Crashes Into Phoenix House

A speeding Phoenix police car pursuing two teens in a stolen car lost control and struck a house, killing Irene Wilson and injuring Gil bert Campfield 39. Sgt. Clay Millwee escaped with minor injuries. The teens were captured nearby. one was 18 year old William C Heady and the other a juvenile held at the county detention home.

Phoenix UPI Irene Wilson Gilbert Campfield Clay Millwee Miss Wilson Campfield Millwee

Goddard Criticizes JFK Critics At Prescott Democratic Dinner

Arizona Democratic Chairman Samuel P. Goddard assailed right wing critics of the national administration as Soviet inspired, urging unity amid Cold War rhetoric. Tucson attorney urged Republicans to boost jobs outside Maricopa County as Bill Stephens predicted gains for Democrats in 1962.

Prescott UPI Arizona Samuel P. Goddard Goddard Tucson Maricopa County Bill Stephens

Phoenix Title Co Buys Pinal Firm In County Deal

Pinal County's oldest title company has been purchased by Phoenix Title and Trust Company led by Rhes H. Cornelius. Surety Title and Trust, based in Florence with offices in Casa Grande and Apache Junction, was sold by Richard E. Fulton and others.

Pinal County Phoenix Title and Trust Company Rhes H. Cornelius Phoenix Surety Title and Trust Company Florence Casa Grande Apache Junction Surety Richard E. Fulton A. Fulton

Landing Gear Sticks On Electra Emergency Belly Landing

A Braniff Electra with 49 aboard belly landed at Carswell Air Force Base after a landing gear failure. No injuries reported. Passengers exited safely amid sparks and gear-up touchdown, with witnesses noting a calm, even humorous mood during the long crawl back to the ground.

Fort Worth, Tex UPI Carswell Air Force Base Braniff International Airway Dallas Chicago Oklahoma City Wichita Kan Kansas City Robert Amquist Moline Almquist White Sands N.M George Wendein Avoca Iowa Fred Mills Mills Carswell Love Field Air Force J. E. Barwell Venus, Tex. Baptist Church

Local liquor licensees set fund luncheon for United Fund

Scottsdale liquor licensees attend a luncheon on October 24 at the Ramada Inn Phoenix to learn the mechanics of the first Licensed Beverage Industry Day. Funds raised in Scottsdale and Phoenix go toward a combined goal of 1,662,624 dollars for United Fund with the drive benefiting from other cities. Committee chair Sam Haldiman of A-1 Brewery outlines plans for a one day solicitation on November 10 with members Charles Minning Tony Manceri Louis Pulles L J Newton and Richard B Walsh representing various industry groups.

Scottsdale United Fund Ramada Inn Phoenix Sam Haldiman A-1 Brewery Haldiman Charles Minning Tony Manceri Louis Pulles L.J. Newton Arizona Restaurant Association Richard B. Walsh AFLCI

Church Group To Hear Goals at Scottsdale Congregational

Scotts dale Congregational United Church of Christ plans a 7 30 p m meeting at Navajo School near Granite Reef and Camelback to present building program aims and two cabinet recommendations for starting construction. Eight months of Christian En listment Committee work will be reviewed with two minute summaries by chairmen and board members. Evening Women's Fellowship will serve coffee and dessert. non members may attend to learn about the church program.

Scottsdale Women’s Fellowship Lee J. Smallsreed, Jr

Jacob Rites Tomorrow for Waldemar H. Jacob

Funeral services for Waldemar H. Jacob will be held at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow with Rev. Henry Getz officiating. Services will also be held in Cincinnati, Ohio, his home town. He died Saturday at his home, 7102 E. Orange Blossom Lane, aged 66. A Yale graduate and World War I veteran, he was a retired manufacturing executive who moved here 10 years ago from Cincinnati. He is survived by his wife Mariette, two sons Charles W. of Seattle and Thomas A. of Walnut Creek California, two daughters Mrs. Thomas B. Scott Jr. of Scottsdale and Mrs. Bertha B. Wood of Aiqua Ohio, and 17 grandchildren.

Waldemar H. Jacob Henry Getz St. Barnabas Episcopal Church Cincinnati Ohio Mr. Jacob Jacob Orange Blossom Lane Yale Mariette Charles W Seattle Thomas A Walnut Creek Calif Thomas B. Scott Jr Scottsdale Bertha B. Wood Aiqua

Clergy From Western States Meet For Four Day Retreat

Some 200 clergymen from the South Pacific District of The American Lutheran Church gather at the Safari Hotel for their annual four day retreat. California Arizona New Mexico Nevada Utah and Hawaii are represented. Local organizers include Pastors Erich Hoefer Paul Baumgartner and Philip Gangster. Noted speakers include Dr John Keuthe of Pacific Lutheran University Dr Roland Hails of the Lutheran Seminary and Scottsdale speaker Charles Monmouth with Taliesen Associated Architects. A forum on The Christian Church and Communism is led by Rev E Christiansen and missionary Rev Donald Flaten discusses The Church in modern Africa.

South Pacific American Lutheran Church Safari Hotel California Arizona New Mexico Nevada Utah Hawaii Erich Hoefer Abiding Saviour Lutheran Church Paul L. Baumgartner Ascension Lutheran Church Philip Gangser Prince of Peace Lutheran Church John Keuthe Pacific Lutheran University Parkland Washington Roland Hails Lutheran Seminary Columbus Ohio Scottsdale Charles Montooth Taliesen Associated Architects Christian Church Com‘munismn E. Christiansen Albuquerque Donald Flaten

Lucia Ortega Dies After Illness in Phoenix

Lucia L. Ortega 85 of 227 E. First St. died in a Phoenix hospital yesterday. A native of Imaris Sonora Mexico she moved to Phoenix 82 years ago and to Scottsdale in 1926. Survived by son Manuel and six grandchildren. Rosary at 8 p.m. tomorrow at Messinger Morice. funeral at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help.

Lucia L. Ortega E. First St Phoenix Hospital

Scottsdale-Tempe YMCA Names Roberts To Post

The Scottsdale-Tempe YMCA doubles its administrative staff to two as Bill Roberts 27 of 1245 N 43rd Place is named program secretary to assist John R. Carhart executive secretary. Roberts former downtown YMCA boy director and ASU high jumper champion is married to Kathleen with a three month old son Billy. Directors anticipate growth of high school age clubs Hi Y and Tri Hi Y and Y Indian Guides programs. YMCA headquarters are at 723 S Smith Lane.

Scottsdale-Tempe Air Force The Valley Glendale High School Arizona State University Kathleen Billy Carhart Fathers and Sons S. Smith Lane

Morris Udall Supports Key Features Of Foreign Aid

Tucson congressman Morris K. Udall endorses most features of the U S foreign aid program, voting for the bill overall while noting some elements could be trimmed. He says safeguards prevent aid to any government dominated by communism and cites no aid to Russia, China, or Czechoslovakia.

Tucson UPI Morris K. Udall U.S Udall Yugoslavia Poland Congress International Communist Movement Russia China Czechoslovakia United States

Union Seeks Cancer Funds Drive for Eleanor Roosevelt Foundation

AFL CIO secretary treasurer William F. Schnitzer urged union members to donate at least a dime to help raise 1 million dollars for the Eleanor Roosevelt Cancer Foundation. He called on all unions to support the fund drive announced by the AFL CIO in Washington.

Washington UPI Aflcio William F. Schnitzer Eleanor Roosevelt Cancer Foundation

Rug swallowing savings at Tolivers Carpet House

A child drops coins on a new wall to wall carpet from Tolivers House of Carpets. The ad touts carpet and drapery services at 1926 Apache Blvd Tempe with contact WO 7 2049 and a promise of expert help for decorating problems.

Apache Blvd Tempe

Police hold man in fatal beating case in Phoenix

In Phoenix police held 34 year old Enoch Woodward in investigation of a fatal beating that occurred Saturday night. Weldon Whiddon a 52 year old laborer died at Maricopa County Hospital about three hours after admission with head and body bruises. Police said Whiddon and Woodward fought over a financial matter.

Phoenix UPI Enoch Woodward Weldon Whiddon Maricopa County Hospital Whiddon Woodward

Legion Post 44 Auxiliary to Host Social Card Party

The women's auxiliary of American Legion Post No. 44 will hold a social meeting and card party tonight at 7:30 at the Legion hall.

Women’s Auxiliary of American Legion Post No. 44 The Legion Hall

Two Children and Their Mother Die in California Crash

In El Centro California a mother Mrs Calvin D Stevens 24 and her two children died in a highway crash six miles east of the city. The car left a soft shoulder when Mrs Stevens tried to pull it back onto the pavement. It overturned and bounced 60 feet then rolled and bounced another 60 feet.

EL Centro Calif UPID California Highway Patro Calvin D. Stevens

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