Payson Man Carves Bicentennial Totem Pole
Floyd Wilson chose a personal salute to the nation by carving a pine log totem pole. He modeled the eagle from a quarter and aimed to honor the United States birthday with his handmade tribute.
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Newspaper
Payson Roundup
Location
Payson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1976
Page
2
Floyd Wilson chose a personal salute to the nation by carving a pine log totem pole. He modeled the eagle from a quarter and aimed to honor the United States birthday with his handmade tribute.
A reflective piece highlights the slow, evolving path of suffrage from church restrictions to universal white male suffrage, the 14th and 15th amendments, the 19th amendment granting women voting rights, and later prohibitions on poll taxes and lower voting age culminating in 1971. It honors those who protect and exercise the ballot.
Doctors Richard Huffman and O B Frye of Phoenix plan a new optometric facility in Pays opening April 2. The office offers exam facilities, contact lenses, fashion frames, and hours 8 30 am to 5 pm Fridays at North Beeline Plaza 210 South Beeline Suite 12. Appointment line 474 3556 lists Linda Winters as receptionist.
Explorer Scouts from the Payson Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints paint 86 fire hydrants around town in red white and blue. Designs include stars and stripes and Snoopy with George Washington. Paint donated by Payson Feed and Livestock. Coordination by Butch Haught, post advisor.
April 12 offers Beef on Bun fries and peach cobbler. April 13 features Covered Wagon Chili and campfire bread. April 14 serves Pilgrims Pizza and Indians Ice Cream. April 15 provides Turkey Chow Mein and pineapple pudding. April 16 offers Salisbury Steaks and strawberry gelatin. Spring Recess April 19 23.
Dorothy G. Olsson chief deputy in the Gila County Engineer's Office announces Democratic candidacy for Gila County Recorder. Miami High School graduate, attended Arizona State University, previously with Inspiration Copper and Miami Copper engineering. Married to Globe councilman George B. Olsson, mother of two sons and three daughters.
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