Emigration Summit snow data and local reports
Snow measurements show a 6 percent rise over the average at the Emigration Summit course with 34 percent above average in a second reading. Forest Ranger Bob Pth and others note increased snowpack effects on migration mouth readings and trail conditions. Nearby residents and families such as the Smedley and Passey households gathered for Easter in Montpelier and Garden City with community events and visits from relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Forest Ranger
Bob Pth
Tion
Jack G. Ken
Bob Allison
Forest Rang
Searchlight Earns First Class Rating in State Criticism
The Idaho High School Press Association awarded the FHS Searchlight a first class rating for the December and January issues. Twenty-two Idaho high school papers received first class honors and fifteen earned all state distinctions. The award recognizes Time Out sports column editorials and special news pieces judged by University of Idaho staff led by Granville Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FHS Searchlight
Idaho High School Press Association
University of Idaho
Moscow
Granville Price
Idaho
Searchlight
Funeral Services For George A Passey
Funeral services for George Alvin Passey were held March 28 in the Thayne Ward LDS Chapel Wyoming with Counselor Lafe H Dana conducting. Prayer in the home by Lehi Hokanson and a program featuring music, speakers and prayers followed. The grave was dedicated by E. J Passey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Alvin Passey
Thayne
Wyo
Ward
LDS Chapel
Lafe H Dana
Lehi Hokanson
Orlan White
Shirley Haderlie
Herbert Schwab
DeVon van Noy
Martha McKim
Oliver R. Haderlie
Pres E Francis Winters
Alternate For 89 Route Sparks Idaho Letter Debate
Orson H. Grimmett of Bear Lake County writes to Idaho Road Commission and Preston Chamber, arguing against re designation of Route 89 from Logan Canyon to Bear Lake and into Wyoming. He cites cost, winter maintenance, scenery, and taxpayer impact, urging to keep current Route 89 and noting a March 30 delegation meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O H. Grimmett
Roscoe Rich
Idaho Road Commission
Preston Chamber of Tomy
Trough Emigration Canyon
Pen
Chamber of Commerce
Utah
Ovid
Bear Lake
Preston
Emigration
Lions Clubs
Eller and
Purs
Montpelier
F Clkc
Logan Canyon
Targe Snake R
Jack Wyoming
St Charles
Paria
Fhway Commission
Paris
Bava
Nogalas
Mexico
Jackson
Wyo
Logan
Utah-Idaho
Idaho
Prenton
Arizona
Commission
Burley
Twin Falls
Orson H. Grimmett
Bear Lake County
Mia Road Shows Set for April 10 11
The Ward MIA Road Shows are scheduled for April 10 and 11 starting at 7 30 p.m. The list of locations includes Bloomington Fish Haven Garden City Paris 2nd Liberty-Sharon Lanark Laketown Garden City Panslot St Charles Liberty-Sharon Ovid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MIA
Bloomington
Fish Haven
Garden City
Paris
Liberty-Sharon
And
Lanark
Laketown
Panslot
St Charles
Ovid
Red Cross
Norma Roghaar
Campagin
Paris Old Folks Party Shines With Warm Community Spirit
The Paris Old Folks Party Friday featured orderly leadership under Ronald Parker and Smith Gertsch with committees handling program, foods, tables, and transportation. 126 guests enjoyed tables adorned with spring flowers, a free picture show, hot supper, and an after program in the chapel, with guests arriving from nearby towns and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Recreation Hall
Bob Kerns
Logan Montpelier
Bloomington
Ovid St Charles
Afton
Elders Plan Social and Church Program in Laketown
Tourists Mr q and Mire Ross Chenay and son Sterling returned from the Carolinas bringing Sterling who served as an LDS missionary for two years. An Elders Presidency party followed by a supper and a program including impersonations and a Robin Hood picture show was hosted in the ward hall. Other locals visiting included LaVon Eller and family from Provo, Charles F Eller of Ogden, and Amos O Barker visiting Weston relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q and
Mire
Ross Chenay
Mark
Carolinas
Sterling
Elders Presidency
Roger Earley
John Robinson
Arthelle Cheney
Sidney Irwin Pres
Ivan
Robin Hood
LaVon Eller
June Weston
Provo
Charles F Eller
Latham McNiel
Logan
33 Survive crash of Seattle stratocruiser
J A Kearl of Seattle is among 33 survivors after a stratocruiser crash off Seattle. He spent about 45 minutes in icy water before rescue, while his parents in Fish Haven received word Monday evening. Local reports also note social security information sessions and community updates from Montpelier to Logan with hospital and social events detailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton Kearl
Fish Haven
J. A. Kearl
Seattle
Washington
Junior
Kearl
United Control Corporation
Portland
Easter Socials and Family Visits Across Idaho
Bloomington residents hosted and visited relatives from Ogden Idaho Falls and Montpelier. Guests included Mr and Mrs Cecil Thorne ock and Mrs Harold Moss with Gary. Easter dinner at Hulme Dunford featured Asa Madsen Jefferson Dunford Tom Bo and Jay Nelson and daughters. The Haddock family gathering in Montpelier included Bryan Paul Joan Ann Jesse June Reed and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carlin
Ogden
Cecil Thornock
Harold Moss
Gary
Cyril Jackson
Nelle Jacobson
Idaho Falls
Hulme Dunford
Asa Madsen
Jefferson Dunford
Tom
Jay Nelson
Max Haddock
Montpelier
Bryan Haddock
Paul, Haddock
Joan
Ann
Jesse Haddock
June
Mrs
Reed Haddock
Paria Declares Clean-up Day for April 28
Paria designates Saturday April 28 as Clean-up Day urging all residents to tidy yards and property. Citizens are encouraged to prepare three weeks in advance to spruce up homes and surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
Charles E Harris of Montpelier Dies
Charles E Harris, 89, longtime Bear Lake County figure, dies in Montpelier. He served as Bear Lake prosecuting attorney, Montpelier city attorney, and was a Montpelier city council member and city clerk. Survived by widow, siblings, and other relatives. funeral held Monday at the Montpelier Community Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Harris
Bear Lake
Montpelier
Bear Lake County
Mr. Harris
West Virginia
Theo. D
Helen EB. Harris
Kansas
Virginia
Supreme Court of
Idaho
James Harris
Riggins
Lil- Nan Witherspoon
New Meadows
Cora Wooley
Caldwail
Mondey
Matthews
Birthday and family gatherings in St Charles notes
Wyther Barker and the Mattsons spent Saturday in Meadowville for Gattie Mattson’s birthday. Esther Barker hosted relatives. Shirley Mae Floyd celebrated 15th birthday. Florene Scofield Brentson visited from Idaho Falls. The Pugmire family visited Salt Lake and Provo, returning with Marjean and Robert for a week in St Charles. Various Linford and Michaelson kin gathered for the Hin ter holidays in Smithfield and Ogden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyther Barker
Eldon Mattson
Meadowville
Eldon
Gattie Mattson
Mae Floyd
Shirley @flae
Esther Barker
Florene Scofield Brentson
Idaho Falls
Joseph Timmons
Smithfield
Hin&ter
Timmons
Myr
Linford
Tmfe
John Michaelson
Alten Michaelson
Jennid Michaelson
Goldel
Montpelier
Ogden
Gfartin Huillet
Robert“DeBoer
Fielding Band and Chorus Present a Concert Night
The Fielding High School Band and Mixed Chorus conducted by Merlin W Whatcott performed Wednesday evening March 28. The band opened with four selections while the chorus offered five numbers with Easter themed voices and instrumental interludes. Soloists included Larry Jamai Nadine Pugmire Wayne Budge Annette Findley and Valerie Jurgenameier with Gayle Eborn Bill Bird Tone Budge Larry Jaussi Inn Haddock Colleen Bird Merlyn Taylor and Marlene Piggott as accompanist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fielding High School
Merlin W. Whatcott
Larry Jamai
Nadine Pugmire
Larry Jaussi
Wayne Budge
Gayle Eborn
Bill Bird
Tone Budge
Pugmire Sprouse Wedding in Logan Temple
Miss Wadine Pugmire daughter of Lamont and Mryde Pugmire of St Charles wed Lloyd Sprouse son of Merrill Sprouse of Garden City Utah in the Logan DS Temple on April 2 Pres Raymond officiated at a double ring ceremony The bride wore a nylon lace floor length dress and the bridal party included Drg Merrill Sprouse Bishop Mitchell Sims and several relatives After a dinner at the Bluebird Cafe the couple will be honored at a reception in St Charles ward hall on April 18 Public notices of other local figures accompany the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadine Pugmire
Lamont
Mryde Pugmire
St. Charles
Logan
DS Temple
Lloyd Sprouse
Merrill Sprouse
Garden City
Utah
Raymond
Mitchell Sims
Lou Cook
Wayne Humphreys
Hiden Lewis
Paris
Lamont Pugmire
William L. Pugmire
Ada Pugmira
Norma Arnell
Dale King
West Point
Lanote Arnell
Bluebird Cafe
Rainbow Rod and Gun Club Prize Dance at High School
The Rainbow Rod and Gun Club hosts an annual prize dance Friday night at Montpelier High School Gym. Over 200 prizes include a 22 caliber rifle, spinning gear, camping equipment, groceries, auto parts, cash, and more. Proceeds support local game conservation programs. tickets 98 cents tax included, you need not be present to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Rod & Gun Club
Law Enforcement Traffic School Meeting in Pocatello
Victor Barfuss spoke at the second annual state police traffic school held April 3 and 4 at Idaho State College in Pocatello. Delegates from southeastern Idaho agencies attended with topics on note taking report writing equipment care prosecution traffic control led by Barfuss Dean Gunnell Judge John Carver and Lt Al Nogo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho State Police
Idaho
Liberal Arts
Idaho State College
Pocatello
Victor Barfuss
Dean Gunnell
John Carver
State Highway Patrol
al Nogo
Engagement announced for Mary Jo Humpherys to Gordon Aland
Mr and Mrs Clem Humpherys announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Jo to Gordon A Aland son of Mr and Mrs Smith Aland of Montpelier Plans are being made for a June wedding. Mr and Mrs L C Vallentine and Bonnie and Mrs Juanita Smart returned home Monday from Ft Collins Colorado where they spent several days with Mr and Mrs Ross Smart and family. Mr and Mrs Wilmer Rigby of Price Utah enjoyed their four day Easter vacation with her parents in Paris and at the John Rigby and Frank Hirschi homes in Montpelier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ordell Passey
Geles
Calif
Clintondling
Garden City
Iys
Leo Passey
Anark
Assey
Ordell
Dewain Passey
Fam
Laberty
Theo
Passey
A Smith
Leo
Dever
Glen
Los Angeles
Frank Hirschi
Montpelier
Taft Budge
Fred J Price
W . McGregor
McGregor
Omaha
Nebr
Keith Warner
Capt. McGregor
Paris
France
Ivan Beck
Famely
Pocatello
Darrell Beck
Emma Clayton
Mrs. Knutti
Clem Humpherys
Mary Jo
Gordon A. Aland
Mrs. Smith Aland
L. C. Vallentine
Bonnie
Juanita Smart
Ft. Collins
Colorado
Ross Smart
Wilmer Rigby
Price, Utah
John Rigby
Montpeliier
Aerial Elk Census in Caribou Forest Details March Flights
On March 18 Errol Nielson and Theron Miller surveyed the main Caribou area north of McCoy Creek, followed by March 19 and 20 flights with Conservation Officer Lance Townley. Elk counts by area totaled 32 in the north half and 385 in the lower half, with deer 478 moose 5 and coyote 1 observed. Many elk were hard to spot due to snow and terrain, but larger groups were found near Sage Valley and south of the Kennington ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Errol Nielson
District 56
McCoy Creek
Theron Miller
St. Anthony
Nielson
Miller
Lance Townley
Éouth
Bear River
Stump
Tincup Creek
Sage Valley
Kennington Ranch
Rock Creek
Crow Creek
Slug Creek
Officer Townley
Caribou
Willow Creek
Fall Creek
Bear
Bear Cr
McCoy
Tincup
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Garna
Beverly Smeddale Lake
Cavin Smedley
Rich
Mrs. Scott
Kay Rich
Winnie Stevens
Fage Club
Mme In Montpeler
Dorothy Nyon
D Lynn Kerns
Ores
Dorothy Watterson
Edg
Othel Jensen
Inez Tunks
Erns
Dorothy Varner
James Hawkes
Salt Lake
Mra
Terry Smith
Baby of
Soda Springs
Dallas Athay
Wm. S. Lauritzen
Lucile Crawford
Virginia Pasley
Any Athay
Theressa Rich
Melinda Sparks
Jean Grimmett
Lillie Lauritzen
Anona Grandy
Laicile Crawford
Edna Shepherd
George A. Passey
Grimmett
Carl Hemmert
Peter Hemmert
LaMar Davis
Blackfoot
Joyce Crawford
Mary Ann West
J R Pugmire
Laketown News
Pocatello Social Security Office
Hugh Shepherd
J P Hesler
Bear Lake Hospital
Don Stucki
Eliza B Cook
Price
Mra Wallace Stucki
Clearfield
Mra E W Stucki
Wallace Stucks
Lyle Gertsch
Smith Gertsch
Lyle
Atomic Energy Plant
LaMont Tueller
Emil van Aleman
Chris Tueller
Ira Hayward
Lymen Rich of
DUP
Iris Collings
Maud Humpherys
Thomas Passey
Nina Hborn
Lesson
Rhea Glucki
Charles E. Harris OF
Calvin Smediey
LDS
Bui Nye
Elizabeth Nye
Lawrence Austins
ST. Charles News
Calvin Smedley
Salt Lake City
Grant Rich
Jolene
D. C. Rich
Beth West
Keith Chase
Bountiful
Law Enforcement
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