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Newspaper

Paris Post

Location

Paris, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1947

Page

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Carl Clark Dies Sunday in Logan Hospital

Carl Clark 34 of St. Charles died Sunday at 1 30 p m in Budge hospital Logan after a weeklong illness He was born July 29 1913 son of Josiah H and Ida Marie Nelson Clark He married Della Jeppeson and left three children Jack Della Ruth and Carl Andrew plus his parents a sister and other relatives Funeral services will be Thursday at 1 p m in the St Charles ward chapel.

Carl Clark St. Charles Budge Logan Carl Josiah H Ida Marie Nelson Clark Fielding High Paris A.C BYU Provo Della Jeppeson Jack Della Ruth Carl Andrew Josiah Clark Patience Stewart Wilhelmina Nelson Hannah Nelson St. Charles Ward Chapel

County Supt Explains Laws Governing Schools

County Superintendent Weldon Grandy reviews new state school laws enacted during the recent legislative session. Reorganization and consolidation affect district classes, financing, certification, salaries, and transportation. Plans call for county and state planning committees to oversee district reorganizations with elections by 1948.

Emerson Paris Weldon& Grandy Peabody Survey Commission Board of Trustees State Board of Education Contietloner Operatin Planning Board County Planning Board County Planning Committee County Supt. of Schools State Planning Committee Bes

Grant Grandy and son arrive for indefinite stay

Mr and Mrs Grant Grandy and their son of San Pedro California arrived Saturday for an indefinite stay at the local residence.

Mr. and Mires Grant Grandy and Son San Pedro, Calif

Seaman Bruce Smart Serving Aboard Minelayer Terror

John Bruce Smart a first class seaman son of Juanita W Smart of Paris Idaho is serving aboard the minelayer USS Terror. He entered the Naval service in June 1946 and trained at the Naval Center in San Diego California.

John Bruce Smart Juanita W Smart Paris Idaho Smart Naval Service Naval Center San Diego Calif

Last Day for Voter Registration Ahead of City Election

City clerk reports registration closes Saturday April 19 for the upcoming city election. With no opposition in candidates, eligibility hinges on prior voting and active registration. Voters unsure of eligibility should contact the city clerk. election is next Tuesday at the courthouse.

W Smith Hoge Court House

Fielding School Board Announces Closing Date

The Rural High School District No 1 board set the closing date for May 16 at its April 14 meeting. Commencement is May 15 with final reports and equipment checks on May 16. The term was shortened by one week to aid spring work and reduce prolonged student absences.

Board of Trustees of Rural High School

Diphtheria Vaccine Drive For Children By PTA and Legion

The American Legion Auxiliary and the PTA sponsor a diphtheria vaccine program. Dr. Spencer H. Rich administers shots at $1.50 per child with serum provided by the sponsors. Eligible pre school children may also receive the vaccine. He will be at Fish Haven, St. Charles, Bloomington, Paris, Liberty and Sharon elementary schools on specified Friday and Monday mornings.

American Legion Auxiliary PTA Spencer H. Rich Rich Fish Haven St. Charles Bloomington Paris Liberty Sharon

Local and Personal News From Paris Idaho Area

Local society notes recount visits and family events across Paris and nearby towns. Names include Russell Nate, Maria Cole, Rhea Nelson, Sargant Rich, Otto Bucher family, Ivan Beck, Clarence Cook, Dean Cook, Dan Jensen, Burt Gladhill, Hila Briggs, Charles Innes, Ralph Rich, Carrie Passey, Milford Passey, Lester Bunderson, Mirando Rich, Ella Brigga, Dave and Frank Bolton, Bear Lake hospital birth, and Saint Charles homes.

Dragline Loaned to Bear Lake Farmers

A half yard dragline is made available to the Bear Lake Soil Conservation District to aid cooperating farmers this spring. District Supervisors Wm. J. Hunter Peter Nielson Silas L. Wright Parley Buehler and Eldon Cook will handle requests by noting location work type and job size. The dragline will be assigned to the most urgent tasks and then moved to another southern Idaho district after Bear Lake completes its schedule.

Bear Lake

Police Chief Clarifies New Driver License Rules

State Police Superintendent Alton P. Bunderson explained the new license law causing confusion. Licenses expire on the first birthday after March 6, 1947, and are valid for two years from issue. New licenses cost fifty cents, renewals one dollar, and chauffeur licenses cost two dollars renewed annually.

Alton P. Bunderson Bunderson

Audrey Monson Hosts Friday Bridge Club Event

Mrs Hann earned high score as Audrey Monson entertained the Friday Afternoon Bridge club last week. Following play, refreshments were served to Mesdames Orlean Innes, Dortha Hann, Dorothy Tueller, Emma Shepherd, Bertha Hoge, Ethel Jensen, Inez Tunks, and Dorothy Varner.

Audrey Monson Mrs Hann Mesdames Orlean Innes Dortha Hann Dorothy Tueller Emma Shepherd Bertha Hoge Ethel Jensen Inez Tunks Dorothy Varner

Fielding High School elects officers for new year

Fielding High School held a student body election on Wednesday April 16 to pick officers. Nominating assembly on April 9 offered two candidates per office. Winners were Reed Jensen president Murray Matthews vice president Nola Matthews secretary Larry Poulson treasurer and Elaine Jensen historian.

Fielding High School Reed Jensen Murray Matthews Nola Mtthews Larry Poulson Elaine Jensen

Mrs Dale Lauritzen Honored at Tea

Mrs Dale Lauritzen was honored at a tea hosted by Mrs S Lauritzen on a Wednesday last week. The table featured a linen cutwork cloth, pink and white centerpiece with snapdragons and ribbons, cut glass candle holders, and pink candles. The bride wore a white wedding gown with a net train, with attendants Donna Bridges Ramon a Stephens Norma Jean Grandy, and servers Bertha Hoge Lillias Grimmett Ethel Jensen.

Dale Lauritzen S. Lauritzen Donna Bridges Ramona Stephens Norma Jean Grandy Bertha Hoge Lillias Grimmett Ethel Jensen Grace. Heap Alice Hansen

ACP Sign-Up Deadline Set for First of May

May 1 is the last day for Bear Lake county farmers and ranchers to sign up to cooperate in the 1947 Agricultural Conservation program. J R Pugmire notes that some have filed farm plans, but others may be disappointed if not filed on time.

Bear Lake County J R. Pugmire ACA

Fielding High Names Valedictorian and Salutatorian

The Fielding High School Scholarship Committee names Leaha Dunford valedictorian and Gwen Miller salutatorian in a class of 43. They receive the Wm L. Rich award and scholarships if they attend college, plus citation and name engraving on a plaque. Other seniors will also get citations and awards at the May 12, 1947 ceremony.

Fielding High School Grandy Rich Hugene Hart Leaha Dunford Gwen Miller Wm L. Rich

Ward Stake Softball League Opens With Four Games

The Ward Softball League of Bear Lake Stake opened Saturday with four games. The Laketown Garden City match was postponed due to incomplete organizing plans. Teams showed little practice as results listed include Laketown St Charles Bloomington Paris Liberty and Lanark Paris Sharon Eye Garden City and Ovid.

Ward Bear Lake Laketown Garden City St. Charles Bloomington Paris Liberty Lanark Sharon Eye Ovid St Charles Bloomington Sharon St. Charles Ovid Liberty Paris Laketown Ceeeeeses Liberty Paris Sharon Bloomington Garden City Paris Ovid Bloomington Liberty Laketown Lanark St. Charles Ovid Liberty Ovid Laketown Sharon Wrabesenceseree Ae Bloomington St. Charles Ovid Liberty de Garden Sharon Laketown Lanark and Ovi Sharon Rye Laketown

Bull inspection to start in Bear Lake

The Bear Lake Cattle and Horse association will hold range bull inspections on April 21 and 22 with Mr E Rhinehart directing. Inspections begin at Fish Haven on April 21 and at Paris on April 22, moving north each day. bulls should be accessible by auto for quick access by the committee.

Bear Lake Cattle and Horse Association E.rhinehart Fish Haven Paris

Emerson P. T. A. Elects New Officers at Meeting

Emerson P T A held its annual meeting on April 9 to elect officers. Mrs Dortha Hann was chosen president, Mrs LaPriel Athay vice president, Mrs Beth West secretary, and Mrs Amber Goebel treasurer.

Emerson P. T. A Emerson Parent-Teachers Association Dortha Hann LaPriel Athay Beth West Amber Goebel

Paris Clean-Up Day Proclaimed by City Council

The City Council proclaims Saturday May 3 as Clean-up day for Paris. Rubbish placed in boxes or cans by the curb will be collected free of charge, calling residents to tidy their premises and use the city's haul-away service.

Paris

Carmena Parker and Arnell Earley Wed in Logan Temple

Carmena Parker daughter of Mr and Mrs Ronald Parker of Paris and Arnell C Earley son of Mr and Mrs Walter Harley of Lanark were married in the Logan temple Monday April 14th with Prea Christenssen officiating. Parents of the bride and mother of the groom attended the ceremony as the couple began a honeymoon and planned to reside in Paria.

Carmena Parker Arnell Earley Logan Temple Ronald Parker Paris Arnell C Earley Walter Harley Lanark Prea. Christenssen Paria

Garden City Primary Honors President on Birthday

Garden City Primary officers and teachers surprised Pres. Claudia Pope at her home on April 8 for a birthday celebration. Activities led by Helen Calder included games and a pot luck supper for 16 guests. A waffle iron was presented with best wishes and appreciation.

Garden City Pres Claudia Pope Helen Calder Pres. Pope

Logan Visitors and Local Happenings in Bear Lake Area

Mr and Mrs Rex Mattson and Mr and Mrs Joe Nye were Saturday visitors in Logan. Horace Austin of Ontario Oregon arrived Monday for a few days visit with relatives in Bear Lake. Angus Porter accompanied Palmer Tueller to Pocatello Monday and drove home a new Studebaker. Wm Lauritzen spent last weekend in Rock Springs as the stage run to Pocatello was reopened. Daughters of Utah Pioneers meet Thursday April 24 at Maria Cole’s home. Glen Caldwell of Idaho Falls and Warren Caldwell of Ogden visited at Thomas Caldwell’s. Grant Rich called to Salt Lake Monday due to Mrs Rich’s mother’s sudden death. Keith Chase drove them. Dr Spencer H Rich entertained Saturday evening for several guests. John Parker of Layton spent days in Paris on business and with relatives. he sold property here to Ross of Ogden, employed by U P at Montpelier. Literary Club met Wednesday at Daphne Bonham’s. Teressa Rich reviewed White Banners by Lloyd C Douglas. Members present included Myrtle Richards, Ethel Jensen, Amy Athay, Lark Bateman, Melinda Sparks, Pauline Cox, Lillias Grimmett, Bertha Hoge, Anona Grandy, Jean Kunz, Lillie Laurentzen, the hostess, and Mrs Stone.

John Parker Layton Utah Paris John Ross Ogden U. P Montpelier Daphne Bonham Teressa Rich Lloyd C. Douglas Myrtle Richards Ethel Jensen Amy Athay Lark Bateman Melinda Sparks Pauline Cox Lillias Grimmett Bertha Hoge Anona Grandy Jean Kunz Lillie Laurentzen Mre. Stone

Baby Girl Dies In East Montpelier Crash Aboard Family Car

A three month old baby girl dies after a head on collision eight miles east of Montpelier on Highway 380. Ray Rigby and family, traveling east in a Ford sedan, collide with a Utah car carrying three young men. Nine people taken to Bear Lake hospital then Soda Springs. inquest expected in Montpelier Wednesday.

Montpelier Ray Rigby Harold Max Grace Utah Bear Lake Soda Springs Rigby Pegram Kemmerer

Cancer Rates Second High in State Mortality

Idaho study shows cancer second to heart disease as a killer in 1946 with 523 deaths among men women and children. Digestive organ cancer leads male deaths at 143 and female deaths at 116, breast cancer 61, uterus 28, others listed. eight people under 19 died from cancer.

Idaho L. J. Peterson Idaho Department of Public Health Petergon

Utah Game Commission Proclaims Bear Lake Fishing Closures

The Utah State Fish and Game Commission issues a proclamation governing Bear Lake fishing. A quarter mile around Swan Creek mouth is closed until July 1, 1947. The rest of Bear Lake remains open May 1 to December 15, 1947, with the East Shore from the Utah Idaho border to Lake Town closed from September 1. Reciprocal license recognition with Idaho applies on Bear Lake.

Utah State Fish and Game Commission Utah Bear Lake Swan Creek Utah Idaho Lake Town Idaho

Sunday Evening Study Group Hosts Easter Cantata Guests

The Sunday Evening Study Group visited Mr. and Mrs. Weldon B Grandy after attending the Easter Cantata. Religious discussion continued and lunch was served. Attendees included Bishop and Mrs Clarence Rich, Mr and Mrs Whitney Transtrum, Bishop and Mrs Kenneth Matthews, Mr and Mrs Van Ness Wallentine, and the hosts.

Weldon B. Grandy Clarence Rich Whitney Transtrum Kenneth Matthews van Ness Wallentine Weldon Grandy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Logan Hospital Bruce Smart Fielding School Board Russell Nate Salt Lake Maria Cole Rhea Nelson Union Sargant Rich Millage Becker Hazel Gransum Otto Bucher Ivan Beck Clarence Cook Dean Cook Wm. Jensen Blake DeWin Anderson Central Danniel Jensen Family Pocatello Burt Gladhill California Hila Briggs Twin Falla Charles Innes Home Ralph Rich Carrie Passey Conda Mrs. Passey Milford Passey Ruth Passey Lester Bunderson Bear Lake Hospital Carolyn Floyd Paul Bunderson Mirando Rich Burt Gledhill Santa Monica Ella Brigga Twin Falls Dave and Frank Bolton H.l Arnell Fielding Stake Ward Winter Quarters Salt Lake Valley Storer Rex Mattson Joe Nye Horace, Austin Ontario Oregon Angus Porter Palmer Tueller Studebaker Wm. Lauritzen Rock Springs Bill Daughters of Utah Pioneers Glen Caldwell Idaho Falls Warren Caldwell Thomas Caldwell Grant Rich Mrs. Rich Mrs Keith Chase Alfred Orr Thames Bird Keith Warner Utah Game Commission
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