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Newspaper
Payson Roundup
Location
Payson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1975
Page
6
The one of a kind rug donated by Asta Haney will be given away May 17 at the Payson Country Club scene. It will move to Valley National Bank next week for viewing and inquiries regarding eligibility to win. Proceeds support the Payson Hospital Building Fund.
Joyce McLaughlin reports Mac is recuperating in Scottsdale for another week after leaving St Josephs Hospital last week. The update notes he is improving and staying in a local care facility.
A short notice reports a four hour operation on PAYSON subject, expected to be home next week if all goes well. The text also mentions Larry Slaughter, who was in hospital last week and must rest for a while.
St Pat’s queen Marge Sells crowned during the Payson Elks Club St Patrick’s Day fundraiser. Howard Boyd, guest from Pennsylvania, named king for the evening by a hidden number in a corsage. Five beer baskets donated by local merchants were awarded to five couples, with consolation prizes of two dinners for two. All reports say a good time was had by all.
Omer and Jessie express gratitude for cards flowers and prayers after Jessie Gilliland arrived home in Payson on Friday to begin a long recovery period following surgery. The family says the support is greatly appreciated and aiding the healing process.
Bonnie Thomas won the county spelling bee and earned a promised largest hot fudge sundae from her teacher Jonny Sutton. On Monday she paid off the wager, with class members in the background eager to help finish the sundae.
Olivea Pierce recalls her injury led to discovery of gold slippers fitting her swollen foot. Payson Business and Professional Women's Club met at the Payson Country Club and elected Leora Stirling as president, Deloris Eggert as president-elect, Lou Landers as vice president, Dorothy West as recording secretary, Pauli Doudna as corresponding secretary, and Gayla Youngberg as treasurer. Outgoing president Olivea Pierce announced installation in April.
Trustees of Payson Mental Health Services met at the John West home last Wednesday to elect temporary officers ahead of a May general membership vote. Dorinda Vick was named chairman with Dorothy West as first vice chairman, Philip Vercoe as second vice chairman, Margaret Murphy as secretary, and Ele Insche as treasurer. They plan a May meeting to explain health services benefits. Bisbee Weekenders report a great time in Bisbee for the Covenant Presbyterian Church 75th anniversary celebration featuring Alan and Freddie Slaughter.
David DeOliviera visited Payson over the weekend with his parents Ralph and Marie DeOliviera before departing March 24 for basic training in the U S Air Force in San Antonio Texas. After six weeks he will go to Chanute AFB Illinois for meteorology training. Good luck, David.
Robert Robertson was promoted from Lieutenant to Captain at a Payson Volunteer Fire Department meeting last week. Officers now include Chief Charlie Flack, Assistant Chief Chuck Jacobs, Captain Charles Byers, Captain Bob Belk, and Captain Robertson. Congratulations Rich.
The Sound of Music is featured at the Tonto Star Theater this weekend with adjusted showtimes. Friday and Saturday start at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. and Sunday offers a single show.
The Payson Public Library postponed its annual book sale from today because the Woman’s Club building is in use by the employment service. It will now take place next Wednesday and Thursday, March 26 and 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. New books include three Spanish titles from Miami Memorial Library and other juvenile fiction and reference works donated or supplied by library groups in Phoenix and local authors.
Dorothy Donovan greets Chamber of Commerce members with a cheerful voice and announces she is feeling well and glad to be back in the swing of activities.
The Payson Chamber of Commerce notes that 10 Payson residents enrolled in a new class program. The effort aims to boost local skills and workforce readiness.
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