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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1959
Page
1
A Thursday morning notice from Scottsdale Publishing outlines subscription rates for national editorial content. It lists outside state pricing and notes publisher contact details for renewals and new subscriptions.
The article mocks Scottsdale’s claim as the west’s most Western town noting three stop and go lights skepticism about western status. It jokes that horses are color blind and reports changes toward a city charter government as Scottsdale aims to become a suburb of Phoenix.
Readers urge careful wording after a misinterpreted note in the Ten Years Ago Today column. The letter from Arn dy Arlotta and husband An Sany of Tres Jute Beauty Salon West Main Street asks the paper to reassure readers they remain at their longtime location.
Henry and Jack Goot of Goot Shoes in Scottsdale launch Guest Disc Jockey of the Week on KPOK inviting ages 10 to 18 to register. Winners host a one hour Sunday program at 3 30 pm, receive an 8 by 10 photo, and a $40 Sylvania transistor radio.
Announcement by Mr and Mrs Burke Patterson of Phoenix purchasing the Raymond Mitchell ranch in Paradise Valley to become a guest ranch for thirty guests. First fall Chamber of Commerce meeting set for Oct 11 at Scottsdale High School auditorium. Mrs Andy Swick to attend Market Week in Los Angeles. Wieks at Nogales negotiate with Danl Smith for western wear line. Tom Moore aka Edward Karpusinski to face $20,000 mail fraud charges in Chicago. Kickoff dinner Sept 15 at Arizona State College features Gov Dan Garvey vs Dr Grady Gammage in a lighthearted football duel. Arizona voters back Ernest MacFarland for governor in light ballot. Precinct committeemen winners listed. New teachers named for Sentisdale High and grammar schools. school year to start Monday. Country fair planning and new OS UMty center noted. Scottsdale Lions host Raw Your Neighbor jamborees Oct 0 at Civic Center grounds. American Legion Sipe-Peterson post committees listed for year head by Leslie Puchta and others.
The Arizona State Fair announces cash prizes for Agriculture and Horticulture entries with a county booth awards program totaling 1650. First place wins 159, second 125, and third 100 across multiple fruit and crop classes. Entry forms are due by October 28 at the fair grounds offices.
Bob Gray announces the appointment of the Street Decoration Committee for the Christmas Feast. Members include Bill Braun Bob Byrnes Roger Saba Bob Rummage Rusty Rhodes Bruce Schafer and Arch Lightbody notes timely doctor visits boost cancer survival and early detection remains vital as cancer insurance.
Two Scottsdale men Richard David Robinson and Roland Lee Woodrum are in boot training at the Navy Recruit Training Center in San Diego and look forward to recruit leave. Robinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Wilson, formerly of 230 West North Loma Land Drive, attended Scottsdale High School and Wilson Air conditioning. Woodrum, son of the Earl Woodrums, lived on East Thomas Road and studied at Paradise Valley High School before enlisting as a seaman recruit.
Marriage licenses issued include Przybyszekski wet angen F James and Patricia Adan. Birth announcements list Loring Phillip Norma Scottsdale and numerous Scottsdale births with dates from August 31 through September 3 and addresses in Scottsdale. Also notes more decorations for valor awarded to the submarine service than other Navy branches.
A household seeks low cost protection against serious illness. advertises James Beattie and Associates Insurance, Inc. at 30 Pima Plaza Scottsdale WH 50731. It markets coverage for the breadwinner risk and offers guidance on affordable policies.
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