13 Feb 1975
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Newspaper
Payson Roundup
Location
Payson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1975
Page
2
Payson High School stage band, led by Greg Larkins, traveled to Flagstaff to compete in Northern Arizona University's 1975 Jazz Festival. About 28 high schools and nine colleges entered. Payson earned a score of two and earned praise for the group and director's work.
George and Dee Schultz plan a social reception at Candlelight on Sunday at 3 p.m. to entertain friends and relatives of Jerry and Abby Schultz who married last Saturday at Julie and Wade's home in Phoenix.
Nancy Purcell will cover news for The Payson Roundup starting this week. She arrived in Payson after marrying Jim Purcell on December 24, 1974 and plans to report on local events, new business ventures, and community issues while pursuing journalism training.
Debbie Stevens loves ad layout at The Payson Roundup after a week in Payson Plaza, with husband Mike running Steven's Furniture. Debbie splits time between the store and the newspaper, pursuing display art, while newleyweds look to establish themselves in town.
The Payson Public Library received the first issue of a year’s subscription to Nation’s Business donated by Al Strunk. The issue offers business aids and suggestions and thoughtful management for readers interested in the field.
Students vote for a king and queen for the party as posters line the hall. Campaign slogans praise Fisher for king and Pettet for queen with teachers noting the spirited contest.
Terese Matoush invites all liquid embroidery fans to a free question and answer session at her home on Monday February 17 at 7 30 p m. A strong turnout could lead to a regular representative visiting Payson to assist with problems.
The Pay son Business and Professional Women's Club reschedules Bosses Night to Monday February 24 at 6 30 p m at Payson Country Club due to the February 17 holiday. Members are urged to bring their bosses.
Patricia Finley Winsauer daughter of James C. Finley of Payson debuted at Carnegie Recital Hall in New York City on January 19 presenting works by Rossini Bellini Wagner Debussy Faure and Menotti Her 90 minute solo program drew congratulations to the proud parents.
Bert Sprague recounts a letter from his son a paramedic with Special Forces Green Beret. The younger Sprague writes he has given so many enemas recently that he feels like a Rear Admiral.
Reading results praised by Pat Tatum and Roberta Greer show Payson pupils outperforming Arizona and national averages in vocabulary listening comprehension and total reading. Credit is given to Helen Ferguson Olive Fletcher and Nancy Parker with Reading Director Reta Traugott noting these are averages and parents can arrange interviews with teachers.
The Payson Humane Society meets at noon today at Candlelight to plan fund raising for its building fund. The group finalizes plans for the Wine Cheese Bash at the Ox Bow Inn on Friday February 21 from 7 to 10 PM with $2 per person for wine and snacks and music by Merry Christmas Overton. proceeds support the building fund.
Cecil McMillan hoped Edith would be brought home from Scottsdale Memorial Hospital today following a serious operation last week. Best wishes to Edith and her family.
Don Fishel of Payson and Son of Mr and Mrs George Fishel earned a spot on Mesa Community College golf team after two weeks of tryouts. He is one of ten golfers on the roster.
Jessie Gilliland marks her birthday by entering Desert Samaritan Hospital for major surgery. Well wishes pour in as family and friends hope for her swift, full recovery and her safe return home.
Beth Wolff from Scottsdale visited rural America last weekend to spend the night with her friend Sherrie McLaughlin and attend the high school 50s Dance event.
The Payson Library adds titles for third graders including All the Pretty Horses Go Tell Aunt Rhody Dreams Star Spangled Banner and Do Bears Have Mothers Too Fourth through sixth graders also have selections to explore through adventurous reading.
Payson Public Library plans a Story Hour for Head Start youngsters on Valentine s Day. A Valentine play will be performed by Mr and Mrs Monty Keltner, with refreshments provided by the Payson Jr Woman s Club.
Cherie Cloudt accompanied Serena Holder and Lou Bartlett to a two day workshop in Phoenix last week. They returned excited by the experience and said they gained new knowledge about children's books.
Lyle Shilling begins a nine week student teaching placement at Julia Randall Elementary in Payson with Leona Baker's fourth grade. He takes the assignment to fulfill ASU graduate coursework and aims to start a career in elementary education, preferably in a rural setting.
Great Western Bank observes its second annual Customer Appreciation Day with an open house during banking hours on Friday. Richard Graue invites customers, friends, and prospective clients to stop by for coffee punch and cookies and to share in the festivities with him and his staff.
Transportation Representatives of the Arizona Governor's Youth Council announces a reorganization led by Chairman Lyle Inscho and Co-Chairman Kar-. Details on new roles and structure are forthcoming from the group and sponsor offices.
Michelle Grieves spent last weekend in Payson visiting her parents Don and Cheri Rauch. She runs wigs at Jenifer's in Thomas Mall and occasionally assists Payson friends with their wig needs.
Asta Haney created a hand booked rug now on display to support the Hospital Auxiliary building fund. Auxiliary members invite contributions and note displays around town for the charity effort.
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