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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1962
Page
1
In Pocatello last Saturday Idaho Republicans adopted a 14 plank platform opposing both tax increases and legalized gambling. The document also calls for more aid to public schools and elimination of run-off elections with debate during preconvention and full convention sessions.
The Forest Service reports 3,792,000 head of live stock on National Forests and related lands. The Intermountain Region holds the largest numbers with 1,244,000 sheep and goats and 306,000 cattle and horses grazing on 18 National Forests. Portage is cited as a major product alongside water wildlife recreation and aid to westward development.
The Hymas family reunion marked its 10th year with gatherings at St Charles ward hall on Saturday August 4. Attendees from Idaho Utah Wyoming California and Bear Lake Valley enjoyed lunch a program and sports while Edith P Haddock directed the day with helpers.
The Bear Lake Stake M I A road shows drew good sized audiences on July 30 and 31. Directed by Mrs Melinda Gibbons, six wards performed in six plays including Our Town and The Village Blacksmith. Over 200 people participated, with praise for all ward directors and cast members.
Bear Lake 4 H members held judging and modeling practice at the Second Ward Church in Montpelier with tips on aprons dresses muffin tins and more. Fate days begin Friday with exhibits due 8 to 10 am. 4 H style show at Montpelier stake house 8 pm invites public. county winners proceed to Eastern Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot in September.
Idaho Fish and Game Commission closed a two day meeting at Beavers Ferry to set game bird regulations and trapping rules statewide. Hunting dates include Chinese Pheasant in Panhandle October 6 to November 4, three cocks per day, six possession, one hen. Clearwater October 13 to November 11, three cocks per day, six possession after day one, one hen from Nov 3 to 11. Southern Idaho October 27 to November 25, four cocks per day, eight possession after day one, one hen per day until Nov 25 with regional limits. Partridge dates vary by county. chuckar and Hungarian partridges share season limits. quail, forest grouse, big horn sheep, and sage grouse dates listed for multiple regions. Mourning dove season September 1 to 15 with bag limit ten and 20 possession.
Camp Elizabeth Passay of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers hosted a pot luck party in Emigration Canyon on Tuesday evening July 31. Eighteen members attended a business meeting followed by a songfest and social time.
Mrs. Aileen Earley Lamborn Weston died July 30 at Bear Lake Memorial hospital. Funeral services were conducted August 8 in the Laketown ward chapel with Bishop Howard-Johnson presiding. Interment at Laketown cemetery. She was born December 24, 1892 in Round Valley Rich County and survived by her husband and several stepchildren, siblings, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
The Rich family reunion gathered about 200 members at the BYU campus in Provo last Saturday, August 4, with Owen Rich and Naomi Rich Earl leading activities. An evening pageant titled Our Rich Heritage was performed and plans were made to hold next year’s reunion in Paris during Idaho’s centennial year. Attendees from Paris included Mr and Mrs M Collings, Mr and Mrs James Hawkes, Clair Rich, and Mr and Mrs Standley Rich of Montpelier.
The Frank Nye family reunion was held at Blue Water Beach on Bear Lake last Sunday August 5. Attendees included Arstaine Nye Salt Lake Rollo Nye Paris Blaine Olsen and daughters Brigham City Bill Bee Bloomington Weldon Nye Magna Eldon Nye family Magna Elva Smith Evanston Jim Nye Logan Grant Broderick Salt Lake Kay Nye Evanston Larry Nye Logan Dorothy Nye Larry Rich Bill Nye and Ernest Nye Paris.
The Gheen family reunion is set for Saturday at Crystal Springs Park starting 11 a.m. All descendants are urged to attend this gathering.
The Paris M. L. A. softball team played two games this week, facing Fish Haven and Ovid. Their leader Mrs. Rhea Hulme and Mrs. Maxine Haws accompanied the team on the trips.
Rich County boards plan to close Garden City elementary and move students to Laketown to improve education and cut costs. A special bus will transport pupils with the primary schedule remaining uninterrupted.
Miss Eleanor Rich daughter of Dr and Mrs Spencer H Rich married Garth Wood Wilkes son of Mr and Mrs Russell Wilkes of Bedford Wyoming on Saturday August 4 at a Paris church with Bishop Glen Ward officiating. The gown was Chantilly lace. yellow floral accents and stephanous streamers highlighted the event. After the ceremony guests enjoyed yellow flower centeredRefreshments. The couple will honeymoon in Glacier and Canadian parks and will reside in Morgan Utah where Mr Wilkes will teach. Out of town guests included the bride’s grandparents Mr and Mrs W E Settle of Sacramento California.
Descendants of Samuel Payne gathered at Hooper Springs park in Soda Springs on Sunday July 29 for the annual reunion. Fifty six attendees enjoyed a noon chicken dinner, afternoon program, and a business meeting. Donald Thornock and John Godfrey stepped down as officers. John Payne and James Payne were elected presidents and secretaries for the coming year.
Sheila Weston, 16, daughter of Norman and Mrs. Weston of Laketown, suffered the second finger of one hand severed below the first joint while operating a power mower at the Ben Weston Bear River hay ranch in Rich County.
A Bear Lake Stake tabernacle concert in Paris Saturday featured talented artists in vocal and instrumental performances. Sponsored by descendants of Lorenzo Tracey and Sarah Clifton Lee, proceeds benefit the Paris Second Ward building fund. Shepherd family and Mrs. O H Grimmett led the event.
Bear Lake County Republicans were well represented at the Idaho state Republican convention in Pocatello. Cyril S. Budge and Moselle Budge of Paris and Rep. Frank W. Hirschi helped draft the platform endorsing anti gambling measures and restrained state expenditures. Eldon Cook and Dean Ward attended a Friday buffet at Idaho State College, meeting lawmakers and assessing offerings for Idaho students.
The Shepherd family reunion met in Garden City ward hall at 10 AM with 127 attendees. After a business meeting a picnic and swimming at Blue Water beach on Bear Lake followed, then a musical concert in the Stake tabernacle at Paris in the evening.
The Jacob Tueller Sr family reunion gathered at New Ideal Beach on Bear Lake from August 3 to 5. Activities included a registration period, a dinner and dance, a Saturday business meeting noting eight recent deaths, a ball game, children’s activities, and Swiss travel slides, with Sunday events and plans for next year.
Idaho Gov Smylie appointed Len B Jordan to fill the late Henry Dworshak’s Senate seat after Jordan led a seven-candidate field at the Pocatello convention. He won the central committee on the first ballot with 67 votes, then received unanimous nomination.
The Bear Lake County 4H Junior Leader Club held its first meeting on August 2 in Montpelier City Hall. Elected officers for the year include President Va Weaver, Vice-President Linda Jacobson, Secretary Polly Crane, Reporter Eve Crane, Song Leader Lena Jacobson, Historian Vicki Cochran, and Organist Barbara Grunig. Meetings are scheduled for the first Thursday of each month at city hall.
Bear Lake County Treasurer Mrs. Juanita Smart underwent major surgery in a Salt Lake hospital last week. She is recovering rapidly at relatives’ home in Salt Lake City and is not expected to return to her post for two or three weeks.
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