Bill Monroe Bluegrass Festival Opens in Payson Arizona
The first annual festival runs three days at Payson Rodeo Arena with acts by Lester Flatt and Nashville Grass Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountains Boys James Monroe and Midnight Ramblers and others. Admission 4 6 and 5 dollars with contests square dancing gospel singing and preaching scheduled.
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Bill Monroe
Arizona
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Lester Flatt
Nashville Grass
Ralph Stanley
The
Clinch Mountains Boys
James Monroe
Midnight Ramblers
Blue Grass Alliance
Summer Dog
Lyman Keeling
Monroe
Grand Ole Opry
Country Music Hall of Fame
Don Stephenson
Don Corley
Phoenix
Jerry Taylor
Sunset Gardner
Apache Junction
Rainfall Total Near Two Inches Drops in Payson Weather
Weather observer Anna Mae Deming recorded 1.95 inches of rain as heavy showers and hail moved through Payson instead of the forecast snow. Snow was reported in Pine and areas to the north while three days ending Tuesday saw just over 2.5 inches of precipitation. The week’s temperatures ranged from 36 to 74 degrees.
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Anna Mae Deming
Pine
Blood donors urged to collect missing cards
Blood donors who have not received their donor cards were asked today to contact the Moose Lodge at 474-9985 or Pat Guin at 474-2545 for collection and verification assistance.
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Pat Guin
Payson Booth Wins $500 at Arizona State Fair
Payson entered the state fair for the first time and won a $500 prize with its booth. The project also earned a second place trophy as judges announced results Sunday, aiming to enlarge election turnout.
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Payson Booth
Payson
Payson Day Highlight at Arizona State Fair
Payson is honored as the sole town recognized at the fair with old time fiddlers bluegrass gospel and country acts on stage. Lou Landers chairs the Payson booth designed by Ray Schmidt showcasing area images and donations funded by Chamberettes. Rex Allen presented the trophy as Payson volunteers promote regional attractions and expect about 54 000 views by end of the fair.
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Lou Landers
Show Low
Chamberettes
Ray Schmidt
Rex Allen
Prescott
Sierra Vista
Gila Bend
Willcox
Winslow
el Mirage
Phoenix
South Tucson
Gila County
Yuma
Pinal
Graham
Apache
Greenlee
Payson Junior High winner tops football contest
Greg Decker, a Payson Junior High School student, won $10 by correctly guessing the Payson Camp Verde football score. Peggy Cox took second with $5 as prizes go to a sixth grader and an adult. An entry blank and rules are on the inside page for a new contest starting today.
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Greg Decker
Payson
Fiddlers Meet Here Saturday In Payson
The Arizona Old-time Fiddlers Association holds its first official meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Payson Country Club to draft by-laws and promote membership. The group, founded Sept 29 during the Fall Festival, is open to all old time fiddlers with annual dues of 5 dollars for individuals and 6 dollars for a couple. Several members perform fiddles to promote Payson music at the Arizona State Fair.
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Arizona
Four Payson homes resume construction after permits reissued
The town of Payson resumes building on four Easy Street houses after reissuing permits. American Lumber Company of Phoenix completed required work and state approval followed a review showing beams needed enlargement. The action aims to ensure Uniform Building Code compliance and safer homes.
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Payson
American Lumber Company of
Phoenix
Easy Street
Eric V. Thorne
State Division
Bob Loder
American Lumber
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Thorne
Arizona
Payson council condemns Arizona disclosure law in unanimous vote
Payson Town Council unanimously approved a resolution condemning the 1974 state financial disclosure law. Mayor Ted Pettet signed after saying the ordinance followed the law only because the legislature required it. The group called for reconsideration of the statute and noted candidates deserve privacy and that council members serve without pay.
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