Payson Honors Two Outstanding Residents of 1974
At the Chamber of Commerce dinner Payson names Ted Pettet, former first mayor of the town, and Vertielee Floyd as the year’s outstanding individuals. The committee cited Pettet’s youth work and teaching, and Floyd’s promotion of Payson nationwide and role in Arizona’s first Fiddler’s Contest.
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Payson
Chamber of Commerce
Ted Pettet
Vertielee Floyd
Arizona
Pettet
Floyd
Anniversary thanks from local group and supporters
The couple expresses gratitude to friends for fifty years of celebration and to the Roundup for Headstart coverage of the Christmas party at the Public Library. They thank Serena Helder librarian and Lou Bartlett of Payson Junior Woman's Club for hosting and inviting them.
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Public Library
Serena Helder
Lou Bartlett
Payson Junior Woman’s Club
Senior meetings feature old time music and community updates
Senior groups meet first and third Mondays for music by local musicians. Arizona officials, including Senator Fannin and Representative Udall, discussed Older Americans Act needs after forums run by AARP and the National Retired Teachers Association. Tax breaks may aid seniors 65+ with low 1974 incomes and rent or home ownership. Public TV segments offer consumer education and fraud prevention tips. Payson Pop Warner thanks artists from the November Art Exhibit for proceeds.
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Arizona
Administration On Aging
American Association of Retired Persons
National Retired Teachers’ Association
Paul Fannin
Morris Udall
Senator Fannin
Senate
Uary
Library
Kaet-Tv
Payson Pop Warner Birds Warn of Winter’s Return
A playful winter warning poem notes spring birds arriving in January while Old Man Winter stalks from frosted hills. It cautions birds to beware sudden frosty tricks and tiptoeing nights as winter surfaces unexpectedly.
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Winter
Window cleaning with borax recipe from 1885 receipt book
An 1885 advice excerpt explains window cleaning using warm water borax solution, a chamois cloth for washing and a dry chamois for polishing. A backseat driver joke follows, with a husband telling his wife to ride in the back seat so decisions come to her.
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Alvin Wood Chax
Dresden
Ohio
Tellig
Payson Nostalgia Notes Chronicle Local Happenings
A collage of past items from Payson Roundup notes shows 25 and 20 years ago plans and events. Mentions move of Dump Ground site, Payson Drug opening, a dentist trip to Globe, garage building, and air force enlistment. Also recalls civic women, Betas, hospital gifts, and a Payson Place move.
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Payson
Round Valley
Don Manthe
Bert Slater
Globe
Charlie Flack
Elaine Drorbaugh
Woman’s Club
Lance Stewart
C. L. Stewart
Air Force
Mountain Bell
Main Street
Billie Murray
Gerrie Thames
Nadine Grimes
Ruth Thomas
Beta Sigma Phi
Payson Hospital
Jim
Opal Smith
Ajo
Payson Place
Payson Roundup Publisher and staff listing 1974
Payson Roundup lists staff including Jerry D. Taylor Richard R. Robertson Hans Schaerer Betty Taylor Marsha Hill Harry Robertson and Dewn Morris with Cheri Taylor as Advertising Manager. Publication is weekly on Thursdays by Roundup Printing and Publishing in Payson Arizona 85541.
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Payson
Arizona
Roundup Printing and Publishing, Inc
Payson North
Meiling
P.O
Gila County
Arizona Newspaper Association
National Newspaper Association
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Payson Roundup
Payson, Ariz
Payson’s Senior Scene
Emma
H. C. Hoehn
By Jack Fooks
Pays On
Pop Warner
Ox Bow Inn
Payson Pop Warner
Sue Malinski Walker
Fran Heaton
Mary L. Hewton
Mausi Wright
Chuck Brush
Jess Brimhall
Bruce Brimhall
Ack Fooks
Arizona Dot
Rome
Julius Caesar
Jerry D. Taylor
Richard R. Robertson
Hans Schaerer
Betty Taylor
Marsha Hill
Harry Robertson
Cheri Taylor
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