Competition grows as Payson welcomes new businesses
Richard Robertson notes rising sales and consumer confidence amid Payson’s population surge. The piece highlights the arrival of new merchants and the tension some long-time locals feel about competition and economic change. In Globe, Clinton Eliason Jr. pleads innocent to first degree arson, with trial set for Jan. 12 after a November jail fire caused $5,000 damage.
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Richard Robertson
Payson
Clinton Eliason, Jr
Superior Court
Robert McGhee
Globe
Eliason
McGhee
Pine
Wiles Premau
Payson Business Growth Boosts Local Retail and Confidence
Local Payson records show business licenses nearly doubled from 1975 to 1978 with licenses rising from 200 to 390. Retail sales jumped from 9.9 million to 20.1 million, and first quarter 1978 sales hit 9 million as consumer confidence increases. Community surveys indicate most households shop locally but visit Phoenix for better variety and prices. Merchants report higher holiday inventories and sales, amid competition from larger regional stores.
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Tion
Payson
Payson Roundup Christmas Coloring Contest Ends Soon
Area youngsters aged 3 to 11 are invited to color holiday panels on page B-2. Cash prizes of 7.50, 5.00, and 2.50 will be awarded across three age groups. Entries due by December 19 at the Roundup office with 12 local merchants as sponsors.
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Payson
Roosevelt couple buys property at closed Roosevelt Lake Marina
The Roosevelt couple, Mrs. Julia B. Ervin and Lee Ervin, bought buildings and personal property at the Roosevelt Lake Marina for 30000 at a public auction to recover four years of delinquent taxes owed by I&I Incorporated of Salt Lake City. The purchase seeks Forest Service permit to reopen the marina with a restaurant bar and motel renovations planned. The Ervins aim to serve the public with a new boat dock and improved facilities once permitted.
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Roosevelt Lake Marina
Julia B. Ervin
Roosevelt
Gila County
I&i Incorporated
Salt Lake City
Utah
I&ii Incorporated
National Forest Service
I&i
Forest Service
1&1
Pete Weinel
Recreation and Lands Office
Tonto National Forest
Weinel
Marina
Ervin
Spring Creek
Punkin Center
Globe
Ervins
Phoenix
Tucson
EAC to offer 23 classes at high school campus
The Eastern Arizona College will offer 23 college level courses at Payson High School starting Jan 23. Registration runs Jan 5–7 and Jan 12–14. Courses suit all Gila County residents with no high school diploma required for attendees and seniors 62 plus may enroll free.
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EAC
Eastern Arizona College
Payson High School
Gila County
Tim Runkle
Valley National Bank
Payson
Charles Fletcher
Arizona
Jim York
Payson-area
Christmas Safety Tip for Moist Trees
Hazel Howard of Pine shares a proven method to keep Christmas trees moist and needles intact. Place the tree in a container with one quart water one cup sugar and one-quarter cup household bleach. double ingredients for large containers. If no stand container is available use a bucket and stabilize the tree with rocks.
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Hazel Howard
Pine
Good Guy nomination highlights Denny Martin’s aid to seniors
The Roundup reports Payson resident Denny Martin repeatedly offers rides and help to senior citizens as they travel to and from the grocery and perform tasks. Rosie Clayton praises his kindness, noting others confirm his courteous acts and willingness to help without hesitation.
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Payson
Rosie Clayton
Denny Martin
Rosie
Denny
Large agenda set for Payson Town Council meeting
Payson Town Council plans a two part meeting at Town Hall with a 6:30 p.m. work session led by Richard Washington of HUD and a Housing Management representative. At 8:00 p.m. a zoning change for Payson Ranchos and preliminary plot for Alpine Heights will be heard, plus requests from the Airport Board Public Works and Social Security for Town Hall space. The council will appoint reserve police officers and decide on purchasing a transit for the Engineering Department.
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Payson Town Hall
Richard Washington
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Housing Management
Payson Ranchos
Alpine Heights
Airport Board
Public Works Department
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