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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1948

Page

6

Windstorm Levels New Home in Paradise Valley Area

Massive winds Saturday night near Paradise Valley damaged a newly built five room cement block home of Joseph Kovach and scattered roof fragments and blocks miles away. Power and phone service were disrupted. several outbuildings and fences suffered damage while residents faced hours without electricity.

Paradise Valley Area Scottsdale Paradise Valley Arizona Canal Joseph Kovach Paradise Village Cave Creek Kovach Cheney Ranch Cheney Dick Bassler Alexander Sandy” Laird Les Larson

Draft Registrants Pass 150 Mark As Deadline Looms

With three days to go draft registrations at the local selective service board reached 153 at 3 pm Wednesday. Of these, 57 had registered since Sept 1, compared with 62 the previous week. Local volunteers aiding include Mesdames AL Lindsey Anna Whiting Helen M Benger Joe Wilmoth Glen Riley Mary B Butler Pat Sumpter Cecil Raleigh Frank Cavalliere Cowden Curtis Martha Ann Tingle. Registrations continue through Sept 18 with men born in 1929 to register today and those born in 1930 to register Friday and Saturday.

Selective Service Board George Willmoth Mesdames AL Lindsey Anna Whiting Helen M. Benger Joe Willmoth Glen Riley Mary B. Butler Pat Sumpter Cecil Raleigh Frank Cavalliere Cowden Curtis Martha Ann Tingle

Local Women Attend PTA Confab in Phoenix Meeting

The Maricopa council of Parent-Teacher associations plans a Sept 22 planning meeting at the Young Women's Christian Association building in Phoenix. Registration for officers chairs and members begins at 9 30 a m. Scottsdale representative Mrs C B Raleigh president of the Maricopa council attends.

Maricopa Council of Parent- Teacher Associations Young Women's Christian Association Phoenix Scottsdale C. B. Raleigh Maricopa Jon Page

School Nurse Urges Parent Cooperation For Child Health

Scottsdale Grammar School nurse Mrs. Jean Wellman promotes classroom first aid and parent cooperation to prevent health problems and reduce absences. Parents are asked to call or note illnesses, discuss health concerns with teachers, and complete a health history form when sent home.

Jean Wellman Scottsdale Grammar School

Corral Pleads Not Guilty in East Main Street Fatal

Alfred Corral pleads not guilty to second degree murder and is set for trial September 21 before Superior Judge Thomas Croaff. The charge stems from a pistol duel that left Benito Cadena dead on East Main Street the previous Saturday night. The Scottsdale Progress notes Alfred is an only child with no brothers, amid earlier feud details.

Thomas Croaff Alfred Corral Corral Benito Cadena East Main Street Progress

PTA Directors Meeting Plans For 1948 49 Activities

Scottsdale High School hosted the PTA Board meeting to outline the year’s program for 1948 49. Attendees included president Mrs Burson Donn vice president Mrs Hiram Kennedy secretary Mrs Cleve Summit treasurer Mrs Kent Hiatt and committee chairs Mrs Women Fry parliamentarian and Mrs Charles Henderson.

Scottsdale High School Parent-Teacher Association Burson Donn Hiram Kennedy Cleve Summit Kent Hiatt Fry Charles Henderson

Local Events Calendar Arranged by Date and Location

The notice lists daily activities from draft registration for men born 1929 to various community gatherings. Events include Legion hall registrations, W F W Auxiliary meeting, teachers reception at the high school field, Kiwanis clubs meetings, Cub Pack, Garden Club, and Methodist W S C S meeting at Wesley hall, spanning September 9th to 22nd.

Legion Hall W.F.W Kiwanis Club Kiwani Anns Brent Owens

Scottsdale C of C Sets Plans for Winter Festival

The Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce decided on September 9 to hold a winter festival next year in or near the business district with free Western and Spanish dances and carnival booths. Proceeds would support the community center fund. An executive committee of three will form a 15 member operations group with broad community participation.

Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Scottsdale Chambers’ Community Center Fund Board of Directors Walker Building Cliff Carpenter Chamber

Stockholders to meet over Paradise Valley oil well

Glenn Oil stockholders will gather Friday evening at 7 at the exploration well derrick in Paradise Valley to decide if drilling will continue. A Wednesday meeting drew under 100 of 1,300 as funds were exhausted and a shut down occurred, with $70,000 more needed to resume operations.

Glenn Oil Company Paradise Valley E. W. Duhame R. de Chichis Midland Texas

Beaver Footballers Begin Contact Drills For Sixman Opener

The Scottsdale Beavers, defending conference champions, start contact work under Coach Richard Hardt as October 1 opener with Ft Thomas looms. Only one returner, squad lighter than past seasons, aims for fast hard blocking and tackling. list of players spans ends, centers, backs, with a travel schedule showing home games at 8:00 PM.

Beaver Ft. Thomas Scottsdae Beavers Richard ‘Jiggs’ Hardt Hardt Neil John Robert Medina El-p. m

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