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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1959
Page
1
Fifty five workers at the Wells-Cargo Company mine operators for the Gentral Farmers phosphate plant in Georgetown returned to work Monday after walking out July 30. Union leaders say most are not yet members but seek an N L R B election to affiliate with a union.
Leek Smitt of Hansen Idaho drove a heavy truck north on Highway 380 near Georgetown when brakes failed on a crest. To avoid overtaking a slower eastbound car, he left the road, crossed a creek and stopped opposite church property with $8000 damage but no injuries reported by Bear Lake sheriff.
The County Farm Bureau Talent Fund and Talk Meet will be held in Paris First Ward on Friday August 7 at 8 p.m. The program showcases the best local talent from county programs.
Mrs. Owen Bacon and Mrs. Roy Hayes of Georgetown and Mrs. Ramona Weighall of Twin Falls and children visited Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hansen Friday morning.
Family members from multiple states gathered August 1 2 at Fish Haven resort on Bear Lake for a Henry Rogers descendants reunion. Ninty seven attendees from Pocatello Bear Lake Chicago California Utah and other areas enjoyed swimming boating and visiting, with guests including John Taylor Sr Linda Shirley Joan Cottle and Joleen Fowler.
Two Bear Lake County students made the Utah State University honor roll for spring quarter. Ezra Charles Budge of Paris and Ruth LaRae Nate of Dingle were among the top five percent of their college. J Elliot Cameron, dean of students, announced the distinction.
Mrs Virla Collins and her daughter Ellen are seen visiting in Ogden and Bountiful Utah as they tour the area and meet local residents.
Ezra J. Poulsen muses on open door policy toward tourists and urges use of the abandoned Paris Second Ward meeting house for cultural and educational displays. He cites local heritage, fossil data, Indian relics, and vintage crafts as potential draws, with community effort and private enterprise.
Weekend guests and local visits fill Paris and Montpelier with dinners barbecues and rodeo trips. Numerous families from Salt Lake City Preston and Salt Lake City frequent homes in Paris Montpelier Fish Haven and surrounding towns for gatherings and outings.
Mrs. Ruby Hayes won a 1959 Catalina Vista Pontiac in the General Mills Big 8 cereal contest after entering weekly drawings since May. Presentation by Red Smith of Pontiac division, with Keith Rich and Amos Hulme involved in locating the winner for the Paris couple. Jack and Ruby Hayes reside in Paris.
The St Charles column records visitors and gatherings among locals. Elmont Michaelson and family vacation in California with Mary Michaelson and the Peg Jacksons. many attendees at events include the Booths, Pugmires and Bundersons. A MIA roadshow cast and a Wiener roast reunion are noted, plus travel to Preston and Salt Lake City, a Birthday Penny Service, and medical entries.
Funeral services for Abs Ward were held in Rigby Idaho. Ward aged 73, died recently. Bishop Bruce A Eckersell conducted the rites with prayers by George Ward and dedicatory prayers by Jay Had docks. Surviving are Polly Prescott Ward his widow and eight children including Calvert Ward Rigby Arnell Ward Farmington New Mexico Ramona Bradley Uba California Joucille Molen Roy Utah Colleen Mitchell Pocatello and Shirley Young Rigby.
Director Roy F. Christensen says full utilization of the School of Trade and Industrial Education is likely this fall. Demand exceeds supply in electronics, drafting, auto and aircraft mechanics, with many programs nearly full and applicants on waiting lists.
Mr and Mrs Heber J Phelps of Ovid celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary on August 9 with an open house from 2 to 6 pm at the home of Mrs Becks daughter Mrs Maurice Beck. Born dates and lineage are listed with five grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Max Larsen 27 of Soda Springs died at Montpelier Memorial Hospital after a four hour fall at the Central Farmers fertilizer plant where he was painting. Larsen, an Allied Steel iron worker, fell 16 feet from a ladder striking equipment and the concrete floor. He likely touched a 440 volt line or fainted. Born June 15 1928 in Conde he was a World War II MP veteran and married Helen Bowler in 1958. He is survived by his widow and three children.
Mr and Mrs Darwin Haddock returned from California with son Grant after Rex J Haddock, a teacher, wed Josephine Giordano of Sacramento on August 1 in Sacramento. The Haddock family also vacationed along the coast.
Eborns and relatives attended a birthday party for Dana Jiyne Eborn at Hooper Springs Monday night. Various visits noted include Nona Parker in Idaho Falls and families from Logan Boise Paris and Rosemary Canada. A baby boy was born to Harold Eborn and wife in Potatell o.
Mr and Mrs Carroll Halldrath of Soda Springs and Mr and Mrs Clarence Heaps of Montana visited at the Lloyd Hansen home Saturday. The Heaps are former Paris residents. Mr Heaps registered at Logan Memorial hospital for treatment and Mrs Heaps returned home Monday.
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