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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1943
Page
1
Carl Olds of Spencer B. Lane Construction Co. returned to Paris to resume work at Bear Lake Airport. Major tasks include a road, irrigation drops, and remaining contract work begun last summer. Project may take about 45 days with a growing crew. runway construction timing remains undecided.
Darwin P. Arnell of St Charles Lloyd F. Phelps of Montpelier and Elmont Michaelson of St Charles passed their examinations for induction into the armed forces at Pocatello Tuesday of last week Russell Hall of Bennington was inducted at a Seattle board McKay Howell of Fish Haven transferred to a California board and Charles D Roberts of Lanark to an Ogden board for induction this month Floyd Preston of Geneva Douglas Stalder of Fish Haven and Sterling Weaver of Montpelier failed to pass the physical examination The Bear Lake county May quota is five men
A reader praises J. R. Pugmire for expressing support of deferment from military service and urges local youths to show patriotism. The letter recalls Theodore Roosevelt’s call for honor and condemns shirkers as a lasting stigma.
Mr and Mrs Max Haddock attended a farewell dance held in Bloomington Friday night honoring Scott Ward. Max Haddock served as a speaker for the evening.
At a board meeting Darwin Haddock resignation as chairman was accepted. Chancey Mattson chosen to fill the unexpired term and Arch Vallentine elected chair. Laurell Jensen’s contract as principal for the coming term was accepted, replacing E W Stucki.
Grant Richards and Miss Lucile J. Campbell were wed in the Logan temple Monday morning. Richards, a vocational agriculture instructor at Fielding High in Paris, is a grandson of Mrs. Clara Stucki and will return to Paris to resume teaching. Miss Campbell is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Campbell of Logan and will finish the current school term at Honeyville.
War Ration Book No 3 will be mailed to over one million residents in the Rocky Mountain region including Utah and Idaho, from late June to July 21. Mailmen will deliver postcard application forms between May 20 and June 5. The completed postcard sent to OPA regions will issue a replacement book with new stamps. Clem W. Collins notes no further action unless government orders.
Rupert Idaho P J Chugg 36 head machinist at Minidoka Irrigation district for years was found dead in the irrigation shop last Wednesday by another employee arriving at 7 40 a m It is believed he had been dead several hours He was last seen at supper Tuesday night telling his wife he would return to the shop to work He was born in Noonan son of Mr and Mrs D R Chugg now in California He leaves a widow four children his parents and nine sisters and brothers Mrs June Shepherd formerly of Paris is a sister
Fielding High School music groups directed by Mr. Cluff completed a tour of Montpelier Soda Springs and Grace high schools. Acts included Acapella Choir Girls Glee Club Boys Glee Club Girls Trio Boys Quartet Brass Quartet and Pep Band. A concert on May 7 in the high school auditorium marks National Music Week and invites public attendance at 8 PM.
Fielding school hosted an April sequence of events. The Freshman Physical Education class staged an assembly with dances from Yesterday and Today, led by Mrs Rebintich and Coach Jensen. Montpelier High band and glee club performed April 23 under Mr Baker. April 26 saw a joint class party for seniors and juniors with Hugh Shepherd and his orchestra.
Public ration notices list gasoline coupons No 5 good for four gallons from March 22 to May 21 and sugar coupon No 12 for five pounds through May 31. Food stamps D,E,F expire April 30 while G, H, J run to May 31. Meats stamps A-D expire April 30 with E valid until May 31 and F through J usable on successive Mondays starting May 2.
The Paris city election last Tuesday drew only 86 ballots with no opposition. Van Ness Wallentine was elected Mayor and council members as David E. Beck Weldon Grandy Ted Stocker and Ivan Beck. Four carry-overs named Charles Law Walter Bird Thomas Caldwell and Clarence Rich.
The war department released a list of 311 U S soldiers wounded in action from multiple theaters. Corporal Joyce L. Zumbrennen of Montpelier is named among those wounded in the southwest Pacific area.
Miss Norma Rogers and Miss Roma Ashbaker spent the weekend with Miss Rogers’ family in Grace. Charles Rogers home hosted guests from Logan for Easter. Mrs. Glenn Longhurst returned from Salt Lake City. Mrs. Kenneth Iverson and baby Karen visit her Barfuss relatives in Millville. Mrs. W. Smith Hoge attended a Montpelier club meeting. bridge games at Mrs. Tom Sneddon’s yielded Hoge the high score.
Mr and Mrs Heber Pugmire of St Charles mark their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a Monday celebration. A one oclock chicken dinner at the family home drew fifty four attendees including Jacob Merkley, Alfred Howell and many relatives from St. Charles and nearby towns. A reception followed with two wedding cakes and ice cream. Mrs Pugmire is a longtime practical nurse active in births and illnesses around St Charles. The community extends wishes for many more years of happiness.
Mrs Luetta Pugmire of St Charles reports her son Wayne R Pugmire was promoted April 1 from second lieutenant to first lieutenant in the U S Army. He entered service September 1941 and trained at several camps and is stationed at Barksdale Field Shreveport Louisiana in the Administrative Department.
Mr and Mrs C Michaelson of St Charles spent Sunday at the Cyril Budge home and attended evening services at the tabernacle. Pierce Nelson has been promoted to Superintendent of Heyburn schools for the next term. Mrs Nelson was formerly Miss Helen Rogers. In Paris, Miss Mary Nye daughter of Rolla and Mrs Nye was elected president of the LDS girls club for the coming year and is studying at Rexburg college.
A neighbor recalls a couple named Andrew and Louise Barfuss who tirelessly work the cemetery and raise a family. He praises their humility and service from Sunday school to church, noting their sons in uniform and the family’s steadfast neighborly example.
Bear Lake County aims to reach a Victory War Bond quota of 104000 dollars with about 100000 dollars already purchased by late Wednesday. County chairman Al Theil expects to exceed the target by several thousand as the drive ends Friday.
Funeral services were conducted Friday at the Berlake Stake Tabernacle for Mrs. George G. Spencer with mixed quartet numbers and multiple remarks. The service included vocal and violin solos, readings by church members, and a grave dedication by H J L Spencer. The family thanks friends and Relief Society sisters for support during illness and recent death. Other local notes follow about residents' visits and a burn injury to George Palmer. Dr Spencer Rich made a Las Vegas trip with family. extended family plan summer visits in Paris and nearby homes.
Information from the Local Selective Service Board announces elimination of class 3 B and creation of class 8 D. A revision of class 3 A registrants is planned and registrants with 3 B will be reclassified. Induction calls will follow a priority order among single men, dependents, and those with children.
Urbana Illinois April 22 F Robert Deardorff 20 son of Mr and Mrs L L Deardorff of St Charles was one of 40 Bluejackets promoted to motor machinist's second class after graduating from the Navy trade school for diesel operators at the University of Illinois He awaits assignment to fleet or shore duty and completed an intensive 8 week course in internal combustion engines and machine tool operation chosen for superior aptitude tests during recruit training.
Bear Lake county wheatgrowers with federal crop insurance urged to notify the county AAA committee if they suffered winter wheat losses to qualify for later indemnity payments. E. W. Allred warned that insured losses must be inspected before any disposition of the acreage and noted reseeding with war crops may be allowed without premiums or indemnity if inspection confirms loss and release.
Mr and Mrs. M. H. Lowe and daughter Norma of Grace were Easter day guests at the Sherman Lowe home.
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