October Historical League Meeting

Thanks to an informative presentation by Dr. Jack August, the October meeting was very entertaining. He focused on Phoenix in 1942 when the city had problems with corruption.

 Jeannine Moyle, along with Cindy Tidwell-Shelton, Cathy Shumard and Pam den Draak talked about Historymakers Gala XII. Turquoise and Tuxedos celebration will be held March 4, 2017. Sponsorship materials and more information at www.HistoricalLeague.org

Linda Fritsch and Lindy Isacksen have organized the League overnight trip to Texas. The three-day tour has already sold out, but they have a wait list started.

Phoenix's 1942 Era of Debauchery and Vice

Imagine Phoenix in 1942. It was a time when the city manager, magistrate and police chief were taking payoffs from pimps and Phoenix was considered a wide-open western town full of vice and violence. Find out how attorney Frank Snell brought 75 business leaders together and worked with the mayor and city commissions to create change. Dr. Jack August tells the story at the October 3 Historical League meeting. RSVP NinaFilippi@aol.com