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Newspaper
Payson Roundup
Location
Payson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1975
Page
9
Bill and Louise Thomas completed a warm weather tour of Arizona in their Chico Chevy and plan a California trip next. They will return to Payson briefly before resuming travel.
A playful note reports Simmons Insurance Agency labeled as a firm of presidents. Willard Taylor of the Chamber of Commerce Fran Simmons of Rotary Olivea Pierce of the Business and Professional Women's Club and Byron Simmons of the Lions Club are cited as leaders. The tone hints at local prestige and a shy, humorous warning to visitors.
A brief note promotes the hotline number 474 2550 for tips and news leads. It asks reporters to keep calling and mentions they may call back to follow up, thanking readers for their tips and participation.
Hal and Eloise Mayo celebrate their son Ronald Mayo of Kramer Chin and Mayo Seattle for winning the Washington Engineering Excellence Award and advancing to the national contest. Ronald presented a paper on Aquaculture at the American Academy of Science conference in New York on the world food problem.
Lela Martin remains alive after hospital treatment for a back injury earlier this week and plans to return home soon. The report confirms she is still kickin and intends to resume normal activities shortly.
Congratulations to Terry and Carol Wilbanks on the birth of Todd Emil who weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces and arrived March 3 in Lincoln, Montana. Grandparents Larry and Peggy Wilbanks celebrate their first grandson.
Chuck Jacobs reports the Payson Volunteer Fire Department wearing new jackets bought at a substantial discount through the Yellow Front store. Congratulations to the members for the stylish purchase.
Members of the Payson Woman's Club found pharmacist Dave Marko's talk on Eli Lilly laboratories highly engaging. He outlined months and years of effort behind each product before market release during their meeting last Tuesday. The club's 1975 1976 theme is What's So Great About America aligned with the Bicentennial. President Julia Randall notes meetings the second and fourth Tuesdays at 2 pm at the club building and welcomes guests.
The Payson Public Library announces three new titles purchased through Bill Doudna’s Tonto Book Sales. Arizona Cook Book by Al Fischer and The Palace Guard by Dan Rather are now available.
A look back over past weeks highlights: 25 years ago Leota Allen traveled to the coast for business while Ramona McPherson began her post office duties. The Payson CAP reported strong activity with new equipment after returning from the Valley. The Chamber of Commerce hosted a March 2 social dinner for 34 members serving baked ham and sweet potatoes. James Garrels and Walter Holder assumed management of the Pioneer, the town’s oldest saloon. 20 years ago Tom and Dick Connolly concluded Navy service and returned to Payson. Emma Hoehn, Gladys Meredith, Phyllis Manthe, and Dorothy Wittenburg were elected officers of the Payson Republican Women’s Club. 18 years ago Ernie Ralls offered land to preserve Arizona’s oldest schoolhouse near Strawberry. Roosevelt Lake angling drew prizes from Kaibab Lumber and Hardware, with Jim Deming catching a five-pound bass.
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