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Show Report on Arizona presented to Reading Club A report on the state of Arizona was presented to members of the Reading Club at their meeting held Feb. 9 at the home of Cora Stuck! The history was presented by Florence Hlglbee. Eight members and one guest, Zeloma Lunit, were In attendance. Mrs. Hlgbee noted that Arizona Ariz-ona was admitted to statehood state-hood in 1912 as the 48th state. Arizona leads the nation in copper production and ranks high among cotton growing states, but its rapidly growing manufacturing Industries form thi- largest source of income, Mrs. Higbee explained. The state is blessed with loads of sunshine and a wealth of scenic attractions including Grand Canyon, providing pro-viding a steadily mounting tourist business. Mrs. Hlgbee related several stories dealing with early history of Arizona and also told of the Indian culture of the state. Refreshments were served toy the hostess, i |