Ground breaking marks new Lincoln Central school site
A spontaneous ceremony was held on March 25 at the Clay Street site of the new elementary Sehgal building. Students from the five first grades drew names to represent their classes and turned soil with shovels, joined by School Board members, the superintendent, the clerk, and local officials. Montpelier High School singers offered Bless This House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sehgal
Clay Street
Lincoln
Central ‘Echools
Dhar
A. J. Powell
Sivil Nielson
A. J. Winters
Amon Hulme
Audrey_Michael Bon
Elmer Stettler
May
Hamill and Associates
Clair Barrett
Chamber of Commerce
Winters
Powell
Montpelier High School
Dee Ann Evans
Diana Munaford
Karren Arnell
Bear Lake Boxers Defeat Marsh Valley in Idaho Meet
Bear Lake High School and Montpelier High School boxers traveled to Arimo to face Marsh Valley. The Bear Lake team coached by Gilbert Hull won 85 to 52 with several close bouts including Jim Mattson and Terrill Palmer securing wins and Gerald Vallentine close in a two point loss.
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Fielding High School
Montpelier High School
Marsh Valley
Arimo
Idaho
Bear Lake
Gilbert Hull
Jim Mattson
Paris
Tory Evans
Terrill Palmer
Phillip Monson
Gerald Vallentine
Kieth Kahlke
Gary Hastings
Drew Phillips
Doug Price
Eddy Pellelton
Andy Stoifs
Jim Armstrong
Bear Lake Boys
No official ruling on gold coins as legal tender
The record notes that there has been no definite social decision establishing gold coins as legal tender. Authorities have not yet declared a formal policy on their status.
Paris center of valley and Bear Lake co op legacy
The article recalls May 1864 visits by President Brigham Young to Paris Utah and the valley setting, urging settlement expansion and self culture. It recounts 1874 Bear Lake Cooperatives, a church led experiment with mills shops dairies and stores boosting home industry and prosperity, and later calls for renewed cooperation to develop leadership, agriculture, resources and innovation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Brigham. Young
Eus
Pane Lake
Wilford Woodruff
Ang Hebter C. Kimball
Pres. Young
Wilford Woodraif
LDS Church
Bear Lake Democrat
Bloomington PTA votes 71 to 2 on school unification
The Bloomington PTA met March 80 1959 at the Bloomington Recreation Hall. A panel of St Charles and Bloomington leaders discussed uniting two schools. Ballots showed 71 in favor and 2 against with 138 members serving ice cream sandwiches to 88 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
PTA
Bloomington Recreation Hall
St. Charles
A. J. Winters
Nada Jean Thomas
LaVell Ward
Nadine Nelson
Scott Ward
Paul Haddock
Edyth Ward
Dale Mattson
Dora Mecham
Ruth Pugmire
Theone Williams
Glen Michaelson
Arlin Wilkes
Eizo Bunderson
Birdie Reese
Séc
Annual Priesthood Meet Heard April 4
The general Priesthood Meeting will be held in the Stake Tabernacle this Saturday April 4 at 7 00 pm. The exercises will be broadcast via Closed Network by the church. Invited are all Priesthood holders Melchizedek and Aaronic and attendance is urged with punctual arrival. A count will be made and telephoned to Salt Lake City.
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Stake Tabernacle
Melchizedek
Aaronic
Salt Lake City
Youth nominees compete for Utah Power trip to Atom Conference
About 165 Idaho service area nominations from Utah Power and Light are screened to pick three finalists for an all expense paid trip to the Youth Conference on the Atom in Atlantic City next month. A committee of educators and scientists will review the applications submitted by Idaho high school principals for the conference scheduled April 30, sponsored by Utah Power and Light with about 70 investor-owned utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Utah Power and Light Company
Atlantic City
Paris and Montpelier Nominate Mayors and Councils
At the Paris nominating convention held March 380 1959 in Fielding High School, James R. Hawkes is named mayor with Clifford Minson Glen H Grimmett Lloyd Passey and Smith Gertsch as council candidates for four wards. In Montpelier the same evening Dr Wells Stock is nominated mayor with Nate Webb Max Haddock and Dr Spencer Hess as council candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Fielding High School
James R. Hawkes
Clifford Minson
Glen H. Grimmett
Lloyd Passey
Smith Gertsch
Montpelier
Dr. Wells €. Stock
Nate Webb
Max T. Haddock
Spencer Hess
Paris Old Folks Party Date Change
The Paris Old Folks Party will be held April 9 instead of April 10. The event starts with a free picture show at 4 p.m. in the Novelty Theatre, followed by supper at 6 p.m. and an 8 p.m. program plus dancing at the Paris First Ward Recreation Hall. Residents 60 plus and their spouses are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
April school and community events calendar
April activities list a high school band concert on April 1 at the auditorium, April 4 church Priesthood meeting at the Tabernacle, April 5 LDS Conference in Salt Lake City, April 7 a Lyceum at 2:30, April 8 Science Fair in Pocatello and Pep Club Formal with annual assembly, April 10 two Paris Wards Old Folks Social, and April 10-11 District Music Festival in Blackfoot. The events involve High School Fielding and Idaho area groups with Mr Lavell Ward coordinating science participation.
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First Ward Relief Society
Idaho
Paris Wards
Blackfoot
Funeral Attended by Four Families for John W Hymas
Mr and Mrs Jesse Matthews of Liberty Mr and Mrs Bert Orr of Montpelier and Mrs Danwin Had dock of Paris attended the funeral for John William Hymas at Rupert on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Matthews
Liberty
Bert Orr
Montpelier
Danwin Haddock
Paris
John William Hymas
Rupert
Free all electric cook school planned
The Grimmett Lumber and Hardware and Utah Power and Light announce an all electric cooking school on Tuesday April 14 at 2 00 p m in the Paris high school auditorium. Mrs Faye Moser will demonstrate the electric range refrigerator freezer and water heater share tips on planning and preparing economical meals. Door prizes will be given and all area ladies are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimmett Lumber and Hardware
Utah Power and Light Company
Paris
Faye Moser
Preston
Utah Power & Light Company
Blends rise in fashion fabrics says University of Idaho expert
Esther Nystrom of the University of Idaho extension notes blends mix two or more fibers before spinning. Labels guide care as new fibers differ and require gentle washing or dry cleaning. Dacron and other synthetics add wrinkle resistance and strength to wool, cotton, or rayon blends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Nystrom
University of Idaho Extension Service
Nystrom
Rich County Forms Local Unit of Utah Cattlemen
A Rich County chapter of the Utah Cattlemen's Association was organized March 26 with 28 ranchers present. Howard Clegg, first VP of the state association, urged local unity to tackle stockmen's issues. A seven-member Board of Directors was named, with Wesley T. Maughan as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah Cattlemen’s Association
Rich County
Howard Clegg
Roger Peart
Ross Jackson
Kay Thornock
Arizona
California
James Bell
Legion Banquet Proves Success at Bloomington Event
The American Legion held its Birthday Banquet on Friday March 27 in Bloomington hall. Commander Preston Thomas performed many duties as host and MC while Floyd Lewis called Bingo. A large meal featured salad ham and potatoes followed by pies and ice cream.
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The
American Legions
Bloomington Hall
Preston Thomas
Floyd Lewis
Bear Lake Valley Pioneer John Hymas Dies at 94
John William Hymas 94 the first white child born in Idaho Bear Lake Valley pioneer settlement died March 25 at his son’s home in Green River Wyoming. Born February 22 1865 in Liberty Bear Lake County Idaho he married Rosa Lee Orr July 16 1886 in Logan Temple. He moved to Rupert Rexburg Albion Minidoka Project and was active in the LDS Church. Survivors include four sons four daughters 41 grandchildren 125 great grandchildren and 11 great great grandchildren. Funeral held March 28 at 3 pm Rupert LDS Tabernacle conducted by Carl Williams.
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John William Hymas
Idaho
Bear Lake Valley
Green River
Wyoming
Mr. Hymas
Rupert
Liberty
Bear Lake County
John
Mary Ann Pitman
Rosa Lee Orr
Logan Temple
Church
Clara Sheen
Burlésy
Olora Hansen
Boise
Rupert Lds Tabernacle
Carl Williams
Hoge visits Soda Springs trip with Hayward family
Junior Hoge of Salt Lake City traveled with Mr and Mrs Ezra Hoge to Soda Springs on Sunday to see Mrs Gammon Hayward and her family during a weekend visit.
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Junior Hoge
Salt Lake City
Ezra Hoge
Soda Springs
Gammon Hayward
Paris Ward Relief Society Meet Set With Supper Dance
Paris First Ward Relief Society will hold a Thursday April 2 gathering with supper at 7 30 and a program and dance to follow. The item notes many local residents visiting relatives in Montpelier Logan Soda Springs and Pocatello and mentions Mrs Lucille Stell now in Bountiful elected president of the South Davis Branch of the AAUW with officers named and the annual installation on July 1.
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Keath Grass
Seattle
Montpelier
Willard Stucks
Kansas
Paris
Russell Athay
Bishop
Glenn Ward
Logan Hospital
LaDell Porter
Soda Springs
Angus Porter
Wilford Michel
Henry Grandy
Maud Humphreys
Verola Collins
Catherine Innes
R. H. Bird
Dingley
Lyman Bunn
Lamont Bunn
J. W. Burnham
Orson Grimaie
Pocatello
Edwin Shepherd
Black
Lloyd Hansen
Cheryl
Georgetown
Grace
Charles Wyler
Kent Alleman
Delmoine Hansen
Logan
Willard Hansen
Lloyd Painter
Baby
James C. Nutt
Hayward
California
O. Bucher
Clarence Rich
Glenn Caldwell
Salt Lake City
Lena Caldwell
Lena
Fenton Allred
Reed Jensen
Jess Schudigger
Dorig Gamblin
Sharon
Schudigger
Delba
Logan and
Ogden
Gordon Nutt
Alta Sleight
Rhoda Crawford
Ralph Sleight
Conley Smith
Susan Jaussi
Annie Boss
Lena Fox
Temple
Willard Johnson
Preston
William H. Stell
Bountiful
Utah
Emma Shepherd
Clarence Wright
Elizabeth Roundy
Alexander M. Schmidt
A. A. Bender
E. Irving Alter
Roundy
Tressa Rich
Relief Society
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Ein Ita
Enea
NEW School
Ezra J. Poulse
Bear Lake Cooperatives
Cooperative System
Gress
Up&l
John E.stephens
Montpelier Stake Center
Sevn
Stephens
Salt Lake L.D.S. Temple
Bennington
Eugene C. Nielsen
Ruth
LaGrande
Dean
Earl
Charles
Sterling
Dayton
Spencer B. Wheatley
Shirley
Roger M
Kearns
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