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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1960
Page
1
Local residents report a busy week with many social calls and travel. Mrs Ray Law underwent major surgery at Bear Lake Memorial in Montpelier while families from Tooele Logan Ogden Grace Soda Springs and Pocatello visited, hosted, or traveled for medical and social events.
Congressman Homer H. Budge today said he will seek a sixth term in the U S House. He cites seniority ten years’ service and economy as reasons to continue representing Idaho. He notes a strong family line in Idaho and his roles on Republican committees and national boards.
Mr and Mrs Angus Poster visited Ogden last Sunday and met their new grandson at the Gordon Nutt residence in a family gathering.
Miss Jean Bunderson and Miss Eleanor Rich were selected as delegates to Syringa Girls State in Caldwell Idaho during June 5 11. Alternates are Miss Marilyn Ward and Miss Marilyn Mattson with support from local groups including Paris Lions Club Fielding PTA Bear Lake Rangers and Westside Local Farm Bureau.
Mrs. Evg Wyona Johnson Nicholls 37 passed Sunday April 3 1960 at Bear Lake Memorial hospital Montpelier after a lingering illness. Born February 4 1923 in Ovid Idaho she was married to Charles C Nicholls June 4 1941 in Salt Lake Temple. Survived by husband Fay son Mary Ann Wendy parents Willard and (Lottie) Johnson sister Evelyn Swartz and brothers Ray Johnson and W Gene Johnson in Navy. Funeral services set for Thursday.
About 150 Rich County cattlemen and cowbelles attended the first annual organization banquet in Randolph on March 28. Howard Clegg urged marketing and production cooperation to protect cattlemen, while Helen Spafford called cowbelles to push for better promotions. Dr. Wayne Cook of Utah State University outlined range management and grazing improvements, noting grasses and chemical use can boost carrying capacity. Wesley Kearl was elected State Director, Thelma McKinnon county president, with Althea Satterthwaite Judy Mower Mary Johnson as vice presidents, Twila Kearl historian, and Willa Kennedy reporter.
On April first the Paris Post came under Tom Bloomfield as manager. Bloomfield, an experienced long time employee, will supervise printing and commercial work and run the office with the help of writers and school staff. The paper will be open daily 8 a.m. to around 6 p.m. except Saturday 12 noon and will continue to publish on Wednesdays. Copy and ads are requested early. Bloomfield aims to expand news coverage and printing services for the community.
Large funeral services for Edwin Tracy Shepherd were held on Friday April 1 1960 at the Bear Lake Stake Tabernacle. Bishop Orson H Grimmett led prayer at the home and Bishop Clifford G Price of the Paris Second Ward directed. Donated organ preludes and postsalute accompanied by Ruby Dunford framed the service with multiple speakers and musical selections including a quartet and duets. Pallbearers and flower girls participated, followed by dedicatory grave prayers by Tracy W Shepherd and a wide circle of relatives from Paris Montpelier and Salt Lake City.
Mr and Mrs Darwin Haddock and son Grant traveled to Toolele Utah last Friday to visit their son Wayne Haddock and his family. They returned to Paris on Sunday with Floyd Lewis and Gordon Boltoxi also joining a temple session in Logan Tuesday evening.
Eldon Kearl, 16, of Fish Haven, built a mechanical robot that walks talks counts raises arms grasps objects and throws sparks to win third prize in the senior division of the Southeast Idaho High School Science Fair held at Idaho State College in Pocatello last week. The event showcased 90 exhibits from Idaho students with 54 junior high and 36 high school entries. The prize winning robot was named by the builder.
Newlywed couple William L Beecroft and Patricia Patterson wed at the Provo Eighth Ward chapel en route to San Diego. Bride wore satin lace and tulle gown with pearl tiara and cascading bouquet. Attendants wore mint green. best man Gary Clerk. The couple, former BYU students, plan Hollywood Beauty College alumna Patricia.
Glenn Passey son of Mr and Mrs Leo F Passey of Lanark and Fielding High School Paria is a USU sophomore and noted track athlete. He is being groomed as a discus thrower with a best over 170 feet this year and 166 feet at BYU Provo. He weighs about 183 pounds and has two more years to sharpen toward the record set by Silvester.
A jumbled loaf of local notes urges spring planting and personal growth. Residents discuss garden care and curbside litter from miscellaneous visitors while hinting at new business, bank branches, and housing projects in Paris.
The Columbia University president Grayson Kirk urges cutting four year programs to three, arguing current curricula waste time and hinder the nation’s progress in a space age era.
A sign reads Hob Shocker Demolition Co by a cleared corner where a $50,000 mansion stood three days ago. Rubble marks the lot with three adjacent structures also gone this week, leaving empty space and prompting commentary on widespread destruction.
Obituary notes the death of Edwin T. Shepherd a long life in Paria linked to the family clothing business now run by his son. He served civic and church roles, regarded as a wise counselor and leader in the community.
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