Genevia Raymond Rancher Wins Grassman Honor
John Dayton of the Geneva-Raymond area has been named Bear Lake county Grassman of the Year. His 10 000 acre operation includes irrigated and non irrigated pastures, irrigated cropland, range land, and livestock holdings with cattle sheep and Morgan horses. He improved range through deferred grazing sage brush control and spring water development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dayton
Geneva-Raymond
Bear Lake County
Charles Hulme
Bloomington
Woodruff Bowman
Eugene Harl
Dayton
Morgan
U S Government Holds 75 Percent of Idaho Forests
Federal government is the largest landowner in Idaho with 75 percent of the state covered by federal forests. It administers about 11.8 million acres of commercial timber lands, while the state holds 940 thousand acres and private owners hold 3.07 million acres. Wood-using industries own 1.18 million acres and non-forest industries own 657 thousand acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Department of the Interior
Forest workers celebration at Porcupine Park
Cadhe National Forest Service held its annual party at Porcupine Park in St. Charles canyon with about 75 attending for dinner and an afternoon. The Pine Tree organization led the event, attendees toured Minne Monica cave, and Ranger Frank Jensen was transferred from Preston to McCall Idaho. Paris guests included Mr and Mrs Vaughn Tippetts and son David, Mr and Mrs Lou Munson and daughters, Mr and Mrs Floyd Lewis and daughters, Mrs Darlene Rich and Jolene, and Mr and Mrs Dan Morgan and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadhe National Forest Service
Porcupine Park
St. Charles Canyon
Pine Tree Organization
The
Forest Service
Minne- Monica Cave
Frank Jensen
Preston
McCall
Idaho
Paris
Vaughn Tippetts
David
Lou Munson
Floyd Lewis
Darlene Rich
Jolene
Dan Morgan
Poulsens of California Entertain at Fish Haven
Dr and Mrs T S Poulsen of Orland California entertained at their summer cottage at Fish Haven last Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Law Mr and Mrs Marian Parker Mr and Mrs Calvin Smedley Mrs Beverley Silvers of Bermuda Danes California Mr and Mrs Byington Mr and Mrs Rex Law of Ogden Mrs Ellen Prescott of Nampa Mr and Mrs Gilbert Allred Susie and Kenneth Allred of Garland Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. S. Poulsen
Orland
Calif
Fish Haven
Charles ‘Law
Marian Parker
Calvin Smedley
Beverley Silvers
Bying‘ton
Qfr
Rex Law
Ogden
Ellen Prescott
Nampa
Gilbert Allred
Susie and
Kenneth Allred
Garland
Utah
Hay and Granary Fire Ravages Randolph Farm Saturday
Alma Argyle Jr spotted a blaze on his farm three miles north of Randolph at 2 15 p m and called the Randolph volunteer fire department. About 1 100 bales of hay plus 4 0 bales alfalfa and 650 bales wild hay were destroyed along with two saddles and a granary. investigators sought a cause with no clues yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rich County
Randolph
Alma Argyle Jr
Randolph Volunteer Fire Department
Argyle
Smokers Lead In Man-Caused Fires In Forest Region
An analysis of 325 non naturally started fires in the U S Forest Service intermountain region in 1962 finds smokers as the top offenders responsible for 26 5 percent of the fires Recreationists and oldhens building fires on National Forests also contribute Wires used for cooking or warmth account for 26 4 percent Children playing with matches exceed 7 percent Other causes include refuse burning exhausts and hot ashes Utahs Wasatch front contributes heavily about two percent or 600000 acres of 30000000 acres producing 23 percent of the regions fires Ten blazes on September 3 marked the worst day for man caused fires Arrests and fines may follow for unattended fires or wildfires started in violation of laws Fire suppression costs and damages are pursued by federal and state agencies More than 77000 is being collected from individuals for 1962 fires The Forest Service urges extreme caution during summer and vacation periods
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Forest Service
Intermountain
Utah
Forest Service
Law Family Reunion at Lakota Celebrates Annual Gathering
Eighty five Isaac Law family members met Saturday July 27 at Lakota for their annual reunion. A program followed by a picnic under the trees featured lunch. Afterward several youngsters went roller skating while others visited Dr. and Mrs. T S Poulsen’s summer home at Fish Haven for swimming and boating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Law
Lakota
T. S. Poulsen
Fish Haven
Joyce Dutry Honored at Baby Shower
Mrs Gloria Parker and Mrs Jeanine Parker hosted a baby shower for Mrs Joyce Dutry with refreshments, games, and many gifts. Attendees included Fern Beck, Sandra Wallentine, Donna Humpherys, LaRae Sorenson, Mary Ellen Bolton, Saeve Taylor, Carol Wilcox, Mary Bateman, Mary Michel, and the guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Dutry
Gloria —Parker
Jeanine Parker
Fern Beck
Sandra Wallentine
Donna Humpherys
LaRae Sorenson
Mary Ellen Bolton
Mas
Saeve Taylor
Carol Wilcox
Mary Bateman
Mary Michel
Mrs. Dutry
Hos
Prominent Idaho Utah businessman dies in Salt Lake
S Grover Rich Jr aged 78 intermountain area businessman died after a heart attack at 11:30 p m Monday in a Salt Lake City hospital. Born Paris June 10 1885 he married Mildred Forgeon in 1908. He helped develop Burley Utah Idaho owning a theater bank and buildings and was active in the wool industry. Survived by wife two daughters two sons four grandchildren and a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Grover Rich, Jr
Paris
Salt Lake City
Mr Rich
Samuel J
Anna Paige Rich
Mildred Forgeon
Salt Lake Temple
Scotland
Mr. Rich
San Francisco
Utah
Idaho
Burley
Rich
Charles Rich
Bear Lake
Dan Rich
Joseph Collings
Fred J. Price
Helen Crawford
Standley Rich
Montpelier
Alan 5. Brockbank
Samuel Grover Rich
Salt Lake
Louis E. Hendricks
Roscoe C. Rich
Laketown Native Dr John S Alley Dies in Midvale Utah
Laketown grief as Dr John S Alley a Laketown native and longtime chief surgeon for the American Smelting and Refining Company dies in Midvale Utah. He maintained Laketown citizenship through land and livestock holdings. He left a wife Edna a nurse and a son John S Alley Jr who was killed in overseas Army Air Force action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laketown
Midvale
Utah
John S Alley
American Smelting & Refining Company
James
Edna
John S. Alley, Jr
Rumor of Freeman Departure Sparks Farm Policy Talk
Washington rumor links Orville Freeman to a new post as speculation grows a cabinet reshuffle will accompany farm policy changes. Day seeks higher pay and resignation as postmaster general amid criticism of postage costs and ZIP code expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kennedy
Department of Agriculture
Post Office Department
Orville L. Freeman
J Edward Day
Day
United States
U.S
Funeral services held in Blackfoot for Mrs Veda Davis
Funeral services were conducted in the Blackfoot Fourth Ward LDS chapel for Mrs. Veda Humpherys Davis 61 of Blackfoot who died July 21 after a long illness. Born September 22 1901 in Paris she lived in Bear Lake valley and worked in a local drug store. She married Lamar Davis February 4 1929 in Pocatello and in the Idaho Falls temple. Survived by husband a daughter Mrs Brian Gabler of Bellevue Nebraska a son Vance L Davis of Phoenix three grandchildren and several siblings. Burial in Paris city cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackfoot Fourth Ward
Veda Humpherys Davis
Paris
Blackfoot
Davis
Heber
Amelia Bolton
Bear Lake Valley
Lamar Davis
Pocatello
Idaho Falls
LDS Church
Brian Gabler
Bellevue
Neb
Vance L. Davis
Phoenix
Ariz
Charles Innes
Fern Valhentine
Clem Humpherys
Robert Roberts
Smithfield
Utah
Walter Jeffery
Aberdeen
Idaho
Geraint Humpherys
Los Angeles
Paris City Cemetery
Rich Family Reunion to Be Held in Paris
The Charles C Rich Family association holds its annual Rich reunion with the Idaho Centennial in Paris. Events begin Friday evening August 9 with registration at 6 p.m. and program at 8 p.m. Saturday features tours, genealogy at 2 p.m., public meeting with officials, and a chuckwagon dinner followed by dancing at the Pavilion. Senator Frank Church plans to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C Rich
Paris
Rich
Grant Rich
L.D
Bear Lake Tabernacle
Frank Church
Bear Lake Rangers
Charles C. Rich
Woolgrowers Ram Sale Set for Filer August 7
The Idaho Woolgrowers Association will hold its 42nd annual ram sale at Filer on Wednesday August 7 beginning at 9 30 a m Auctioneer will be Col Ellis A White An evening dinner meeting at the Legion hall in Twin Falls at 700 p m will include music and a discussion of future problems All woolgrowers in the state are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho Woolgrowers Association
Filer
Col Ellis
Legion Hall
Twin Falls
Paris Street Oiling Planned For Week
Paris city street department will oil select streets this week. West Canyon Street and First North West are under consideration with more streets to follow as oil allotment permits. Residents are asked to drive on oiled sides for several days to aid curing and protect the new surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
City Street Department
J. Vivian Nye
City Water
West Canyon Street
First North West
Nye
Summer push to boost children reading habits
A magazine article urges parents to take children to the library and browse bookstores. It argues interest drives reading and suggests guiding kids to books tied to personal hobbies while improving family attitudes toward books.
Local Men to Perform in LDS Hill Cumorah Pageant
Bear Lake residents Elder Spencer Stucki and Elder Glen Valentine will join the Hill Cumorah Pageant in Palmyra New York August 7 through 10. Both are Mormon missionaries in the Western States Mission and affiliates of Utah State University past and present. The pageant, staged since 1937, features more than 350 performers and draws about 100000 spectators nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmyra
New York
Bear Lake
America
Spencer Stuckt
Eugene B. Stucki
Paris First Ward
Glen Craig Wallentine
van Ness Wallentine
Paris Second Ward
Logan
Presen
New York State
LDS, Church
Spencer Stucki
Utah State University
Glen Vallentine
Idaho State Baton Twirling Contest Set for Sun Valley
The 1963 Idaho State Baton Twirling Competition will be held Sunday afternoon August 11 at Sun Valley with divisions for solo one and two batons strutting flag twirling teams and coups. Winners in solo one baton may advance to the National Championship in St Paul Minnesota. A baton twirlers camp follows for one week led by Mary Holl Engram from Seattle and Chet James from Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Sun Valley
St. Paul
Minnesota
West
Maryholl Imgram
Seattle
University of Washington
Chet James
Portland
Deadline set for Idaho elk and deer controlled hunts
The filing deadline for applications for Idaho elk and deer controlled hunts is Friday August 9. The public drawing will occur in the statehouse Boise on Wednesday August 21. If applications are fewer than permits a second drawing may be held on Wednesday September 4. Deer hunt 103 in Unit 54 has a single drawing on August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Statehouse
Boise
Unit 54
Idaho Farmers to Oppose Grain Ruling on Wheat
Idaho wheat growers dairymen and cattle feeders unite against a U S Agriculture ruling cutting mixed grain wheat from 40 percent to 25 percent for next year's crop. Protests filed with Secretary Freeman and ASCS. coordinated by the Magic Valley group with support from Senator Church and Rep Handing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Orville L. Freeman
Department
Farmers’ Program Division
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Washington, D.C
Idaho Wheat Growers’ Association
Magic Valley Farmers’ Mixed Grain Coordinating Committee
Idaho Cattle Feeders’ Association
Department of Agriculture
Ralph E. Olmstead
Twin Falls
Coordinating Committee
Twin Potts County
ASDS
Keith Amende
Albion
Idaho Wheat Growers Association
Educators push early career choice for teens at 4-H
Educators urge high school students to plan early for careers and training. The 4-H program trains girls in homemaking and career skills from age nine, with long participation and leadership by adult and junior volunteers. Firms fund scholarships and literature to support 4-H clothing and foods nutrition, sending 102 state winners to the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
4-H Service Committee
Cooperative Extension Service
Chicago
Puerto Rico
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Geneva
Raymond Rancher
U. S
Poulsens
California
LAW Family
Freeman
N. Y
Woolgrowers
L.D.S. Cumorah
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