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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1951

Page

9

Thunderbird Is Air Force School Site

An extension of the Air Force clerk training program will enroll 300 more men at Thunderbird field. Dr Grady Gammage ASC president announced the third contract as the first group under the new plan begins November 6. Bus service and faculty teaching staff will link Thunderbird and campus locations.

Air Force Grady Gammage ASC Gammage Thunderbird Field Thunderbird Wafs

Beavers Set to Host Parker in Friday Football Clash

Scottsdale high Beavers in fair shape with potential mental letdown for Friday night’s game against Parker Bronco. Landis back from leg injury to start. Parker, coached by Fred Bingham, features a larger lineup and a T formation with several recent wins over Litchfield Park Blythe and Buckeye.

Richard Jiggs) Hardt Scottsdale Beaver Parker Bronco Beavers Tolleson Jerry Landis

Fair Application Cards Available

Application cards for entries in the Fine Arts Department of the Arizona State Fair are now available and can be obtained at the Scottsdale Progress office.

Fine Arts Arizona State Fair Scottsdale

Paving Plan For Scottsdale Grammar School Blocks

The Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce street paving committee reports a signed contract with Laskowski Paving Company of Tempe to pave four blocks around the grammar school. Work includes grading, decomposed granite base, multiple asphalt and emulsion layers, and a final sand finish at a rate of .58 cents per square yard.

Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Philip F. Schneider Raymond O. Mitchell Clifton Carpenter William N. Thorne John Colwell Laskowski Paving Company Tempe Arizona Grammar School Robert Laskowski Marshall and West 2Nd Chamber of Commerce Committee Scottsdale Scottsdale Road East 1St Street

Contest Finances SHS Band Uniforms Drive

W W Dick announces a magazine subscription drive with Crowell Collier Publishing to fund band uniforms. October 18 to 29. SHS gains 30 to 50 percent of sales from online subscriptions to major magazines. David Yount leads, with Landon Nichols and Mary Messinger assisting. A Bulova watch grand prize awaits the top seller if a $1,000 quota is met.

W. W. Dick Crowell- Collier Publishing Company Collier’s Woman’s Home Companion David Yount Landon Nichols Mary Messinger

Plans For Scottsdale PTA Halloween Carnival

Mrs. George Speer presides as Scottsdale PTA president with room mothers and high school students meeting at Mrs. Allen Smith’s home on Tuesday October 16 to finalize plans for the annual Halloween carnival. Attendees include Ernest Corral student body president and Warren Ellis senior class president among others.

George Speer Scottsdale Pta Allen Smith Mrs. Smith Ernest Corral Jessie Ellis Shelby Copeland Orme Lewis Bruce Linton Clarence Carlson Carroll J. Frank Eleanor Muir Walter Linton J. R. Powell Ralph Irish William Beard J. S. Parker Carroll Pierce Allen E. Jordan Rolly Alexander Cecil McGirr M. L. McCausland E. L. Farmer Raymond Rubicam J. L. Platt Harold, Artz David Luce

Phoenix Executive to keynote Scottsdale CofC meeting

James A. Smith, newly elected Phoenix Chamber of Commerce president, will keynote the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce fall meeting at 7 30 PM in the high school auditorium. He will discuss plans for the November 17 Scottsdale Sunshine Festival with Charles Hoover and Tom Kelland also presenting promotional details. Local merchants and residents are urged to attend and learn how the festival will benefit the area.

James A. Smith Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Charles Hoover Phoenix Tom Kelland Paradise Valley Radio Kool Scottsdale Chamber Carpenter Chamber of Commerce

Rural Sign Protection Contract Signed With Scottsdale Council

The Rural Fire Protection company and the Scottsdale Town Council signed an agreement for fire protection within town limits. A building to house a department and nearby stations are planned, with a Rural company fire report telephone number 55242 provided.

The Rural Fire Protection Company Scottsdale Town

Rural Mail Route Extended in Scottsdale Area

Scottsdale Rural Route 1 will gain about 15 miles under a plan announced by postmaster A. H. Adams. The route will include Shea boulevard between Scottsdale road and Tatum, a previously unserved area, and carriers will depart at 9 45 a.m. instead of 10 45 a.m.

Scottsdale A. H. Adams Shea Boulevard Scottsdale Road Tatum

Two Nomination Petitions Filed For Scottsdale School Trustee

Two candidates filed nominating petitions for Scottsdale School District No. 48 trustee seats. Incumbent C. B. Reddell, a rancher, and Dane Roush, employee of the Salt River Valley Water Users’ Association, seek election. The vote is set for October 27. petitions were due Wednesday night.

Scottsdale C. B. Reddell Dane Roush Salt River Valley Water Users’ Association

Time to mail overseas packages before November 15

With continued warm weather Christmas seems far off but the post office urges sending Christmas packages to armed forces personnel overseas. Postmaster A H Adams says to mail before November 15 to ensure delivery by Christmas and requests mailing as early as possible.

A. H. Adams Adams

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Air Force School ASC Clerk-Typist Parker Phoenix Executive Cliff Carpenter Smith Masonic Lodge Wesley Hall Junior Woman's Club SHS Parker Monarchs High School Kiwanis Club Outpost Business and Professional Woman’s Club
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