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Surprise history on this week

Here is a look at Surprise history through the years on this week, compiled from archives of Independent Newsmedia, Newspapers.com and the city of Surprise historical records:

1960

Surprise residents opposing annexation into El Mirage form a Citizens’ Committee.  Future Mayor Bill Williams is picked as chairman. Future town councilmen Doyle Moore, Ed Ring and Curtis Ashworth are among the committee members.

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