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Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1949

Page

3

Chinese student Fleur Belle Wang admires American friendliness

After nine months in the United States Fleur Belle Wang a Chinese scholarship student praises America for its friendly attitude inability to see class differences and merit based achievement. She plans to study engineering and hopes to help rebuild China later while continuing her education at ASC and MIT.

Betty Alice Morris United States Fleur Belle Wang America Peiping China Fleur Belle ASC

Committee Named For Maricopa Fair

Maricopa County Fair and State Citrus Show set for February 18 to 26 in Mesa announces its nine member advisory committee. Members include Sidney B. Moeur L Carl Holmes Dave Appli Ralph Watkins William Ryan Paul J. Jones Charles E. Hoover and Fred C. Fullen.

Mesa Maricopa County John C. McPhee Sidney B. Moeur Phoenix L. Carl Holmes Tolleson Dave Appli University of Arizonas Experimental Farms Ralph Watkins Buckeye William Ryan Glendale Paul J. Jones State Fair Commission Charles E. Hoover Phoenix Gazette The Arizona Republic Fred C. Fullen

Phoenix C of C Urges Indians Into Politics

Royal D. Marks announces the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Indian affairs committee aims to boost Indian participation in civic life. Leaders of several tribes were invited to discuss the program in Phoenix on November 7, with Indian Day scheduled at the State Fair.

Phoenix Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Royal D. Marks

Applicants for Patent Advisers Being Sought

The US Civil Service Commission announces an examination to fill patent adviser posts in Washington DC area. Positions offer annual salaries from 3727 to 6235 dollars.

Washington, D. C US Civil Service Commission

Model Car Contest Opens for Boys Aged 12 to 20

Detroit reports the Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild invites boys ages 12 to 20 to join the 1950 model car contest. The program offers cash awards and university scholarships, with 14 state prizes. Deadline to finish models is midnight July 1, 1950. Enrollment cards available by writing Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild General Motors Building Detroit Michigan.

Detroit Fisher Body Craftsman’s Guild General Motors Detroit 2 Michigan

College To Entertain Bowl Parade Jan 1

Phoenix Kiwanians announce Sal ad Bowl Festival events with high school bands floats and princesses from across Arizona. Participants will be quartered at Arizona State College Tempe on Jan 2 and attend a New Year party on Jan 1 followed by a campus barbecue. J D Inderrieden chairs the Kiwanis parade committee.

Phoenix Arizona State College Tempe J. D. Inderrieden Kiwanis

Life expectancy at 65 in 1924 and Mindanao Depth

The source notes an expected life span of an American reaching 65 in 1924 and records the greatest Pacific ocean depth near Mindanao at 35 400 feet.

Mindanao Pacific

Deer hunters from Yuma in Kiawab National Forest

Joe Allen and friends from Yuma hunted deer in Kiawab National forest last week. Mrs. Frank Stevenson of Scottsdale and Mrs. D'Alva McBurney Hilliard of Phoenix left Wednesday for Dallas Texas for a two week visit. They will also visit Brownwood, their hometown, while in Texas. Ted Worthen at Papago Park Veterans hospital is reported improving this week. Henry Brady of Los Angeles was honored at a family dinner Saturday evening at the Frank Stevenson home.

Joe Allen Yuma Kiawab National Forest Frank Stevenson Scottsdale D’alva McBurney Hilliard Phoenix Dallas Tex Texas Brownwood Ted Worthen Papago Park Veterans Hospital Henry Brady Los Angeles Calif

State Band Preps For U A Battle

The Sun Devil band readies for the ASC game halftime battle with the University band. They rehearse formations and a feature chorus of Arizona with backing music. They travel Friday to Albuquerque for the Battle of the Drum Majors at the University of New Mexico.

Sun Devil ASC Arizona Albuquerque University of New Mexico

West Virginians to Hold Annual Picnic in Arizona

Former West Virginians and friends will gather at South Mountain Park on November 6 for the first postwar West Virginia picnic in Arizona. Robert E. Miller heads the state group and expects hundreds to attend, with signs guiding picnickers through the mountain area.

Phoenix Fornmer South Mountain Park West Virginia Robert E. Miller Arizona

Farm Bureau Aids Enumerated in Fall Round Up

PHOENIX Farm Bureau activities and achievements were outlined by state and county officials in connection with the Fall Membership Round Up sponsored by Maricopa County Farm Bureau from October 24 to 31. H D Conner heads the drive detailing four benefits for farmers including housing for labor rural health benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield improved road projects and youth programs. Twelve group membership chairmen spearhead the effort to reach 2117 enrolled families across multiple communities.

Phoenix Farm Bureau Maricopa County Farm Bureau H. D. Conner Peoria Produce Packer Blue Cross Blue Shield County Farm Bureau Walter Heiden Buckeye George Hawkins Cartwright Roy Murdock Chandler John Sawyer Gilbert James Painter Kyrene Royal Dorsett Litchfield Talmage Barney Mesa Cress Bayless Peoria Glendale Nolan Ellsworth Queen Creek William Moore Roosevelt Burson Donn Scottsdale H. F. Wilky Tolleson

State Press Club To Meet In Tucson

The regular fall meeting of the Arizona Press Club will be held in Tucson, Nov. 19-20. Lester N. Inskeep of Tucson will be installed as the new president. Members will be the University’s guests at the Michigan State game. The distance of a light year is about six trillion miles. There are 826000 acres of land under irrigation in Nebraska.

Arizona Press Club Tucson Lester N. Inskeep Nebraska

The Time to Prevent an Accident

A brief note emphasizes proactive safety to avert accidents before they occur, urging vigilance and preparation. The passage highlights planning, training, and awareness as key methods to reduce risk and protect people in daily activities.

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