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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1951
Page
1
Fielding High School readies its renovated campus for a September 4 opening. Principal Reger announces upgrades including a larger auditorium with a 9 by 12 screen, new seating, improved dressing rooms, an expanded vocational agriculture shop, and refreshed interiors to enhance learning and activity spaces.
The Ringel Sr family held their annual reunion at Fish sort August 11-12 with a 52 person dinner and music. Attendees spent Saturday evening singing old time songs and visiting. Glen Michaelson was selected as president of the family organization. Alfred, away in Idaho, had members preparing to visit other homes.
Mark Wilson of the State Police urges farmers to ensure farm trucks are mechanically sound before use. He says highway checks will cover load limits lights and brakes, and other regulations to ensure safe operation on roads.
Bear Lake Rodeo plans a calf scramble on August 24 and 25 under organizers Phillip Hulme and Walter Buhler. Eight boys aged 11 to 13 will scramble for four calves on the 24th, with the first to place on calves declared winners. On the 25th, eight boys aged 13 to 15 will compete for another four calves, with enrollment by screening and drawing.
The Aland family reunion gathered Sunday in Lakota with over a hundred members attending. Numerous named households from Briggs City Blooming ton Idaho Falls Ogden Glendale Montpelier and more joined in the celebration. The group also noted thanks for assistance during the recent death of their father and appreciation for floral offerings.
Gerald Porter is employed at Hill Field. Mrs Clarence Rich and Mrs Ivan Beck were Logan visitors Monday. Claude Wilks of Ogden was a weekend guest at Emil Grandy’s. Miss Carol Beck visited Pocell o with friends from Montpelier. Mrs Darwin Haddock and sister Mrs LaVere Hansen were Logan visitors Friday. Car Schoonmaker and Mrs Clair Farvis visited Ogden relatives Sunday. Mr and Mrs McKay Lindsay and family of Dingle called on Vivian Nye. Naoma Rich of Provo and Mrs Lyman Rich of Logan visited Emily Rich. Ferris Hess family were dinner guests at Walter Bird’s. Mrs Frank Nye spent the weekend in Logan and attended the Astor reunion. Rex Haddock returned from Portand Oregon after Air Force exams. Junior Hoge of Blackfoot weekend with EOJ Hoge. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hansen and Harts Hansen were Idaho Falls visitors Monday. Powell Porter and Herman Green of Jacksonville Florida spent the weekend at Angus Porter’s. Mr and Mrs Withum Stell off visited Weshepherd home Wednesday of last week. Mr and Mrs Edward Palanck and daughter and George and John Dalla of Rock Springs visited Ivan Beck. Mr and Mrs Glen Caldwell and Candy of Murray and Mr and Mrs Garant Caldwell of Salt Lake spent the weekend at home. Mrs Miriam Roberts of Alton Stuh and Willa Claxton of Pocotelo visited mother Mrs Emma Clayton.
The Ogden Utah Sheriff's Posse will pass through Paris Sunday afternoon August 19 on a 229 mile ride to Jackson Wyoming. They expect to arrive between 1 and 2 p.m. Bear Lake Rangers are invited to join the ride through town and may continue with the Posse to Jackson if they wish. Charles R. Stark of the Ogden Chamber of Commerce thanked locals for courtesies shown during Bear Lake Valley passage.
A group will pass through Paris on Sunday August 19 between 1 and 2 pm on a 22 percent mile ride. Lt. Earl F Jones and Lt. Elwood Williams are noted as participants.
Walter G. Phelps 72 Montpelier businessman died Sunday at his home after a stroke. Born January 1 1879 he worked on the railroad then ran a Montpelier barber shop for 45 years. Survived by his widow six children and several siblings funeral at 1 pm today in the Montpelier 2nd ward chapel.
The Weston family reunion gathered in Laketown starting with an 11 o clock chapel meeting on Saturday Aug 11. Attendees included Lam born Crowther and Gibbons families from afar plus widow of Joseph Weston and numerous relatives from Salt Lake City Malad Randolph Logan Ogden Los Angeles and more.
A list from Bear Lake Memorial Hospital records admissions from August 7 through August 13. Notable entries include Fred Bartlome Montpelier major surgery, David Williams Montpelier major surgery, Tearle Athay Paris major surgery, and several medical admissions from Montpelier Cokeville Georgetown and Pan. A boy was born to Clifford King of Montpelier on August 12.
Sylvester Timmer aged 26 was crushed when a crawler tractor overturned during surface phosphate mining near Montpelier. The machine slid 27 feet over a ridge and rolled, killing Timmer who worked the night shift for San Francisco Chemical Co. Surviving are his widow and three daughters Kathleen Susan and Sara. The family previously lived in Michigan.
Descendants of John B and Emma Ward Thornock held a reunion at Fish Haven Resort on August 10 and 11 with over two hundred attendees. Activities included boating swimming and a business meeting. new officers were elected Luella Peterson president Owen Thornock secretary Lula Mouritsen genealogist and Deltha Painter program chair. The program featured group singing prayers solos and duets followed by officer elections and closing prayers.
Local residents share weekend and weekday visits across towns including Salt Lake City Pocatello Rexburg Elko and Paris. News covers relatives moving purchases selling homes and upcoming ward party with attendees from Paris Park and the Paris Second Ward program at 2 PM.
Miss Julia Ann Kearl of Laketown will reign as queen at the Rich County Fair and Rodeo in Randolph on September 7 and 8. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Delmas Kearl.
Co J Telford of the Forest Products Laboratory Madison Wisconsin will visit to lead meetings on circular sawmill operations. An Aug 21 session will be at Niederhauser mill Logan and an Aug 27 session at Standard Timber Co LaBarge Creek two miles south of Labarge Wyoming. Sessions run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. All mill men are invited.
Coach Moroni Schawb announces Fielding High School football drills start Monday August 20 with drill and light workouts. He urges full turnout Friday or Saturday and stresses adherence to training rules including no smoking or drinking for team eligibility. New dressing rooms aim to boost morale and success.
Overland Park softball ends its season with Georgetown taking second-half crown and Allinger's team winning the first half. Playoffs begin Thursday with Allinger's versus Georgetown for the season title while Ovid and Liberty contest the third invitational berth. Other notes include weekly games and local club activities plus the Ricks College Scholarship offer and literary club meeting details.
The Fielding High School superintendent launches a multi article series explaining education philosophy. The column argues schools exist for youth, emphasize fundamentals, discipline, and living skills, with priorities on core subjects over extra curriculars and plans for curriculum adjustments this year.
The family of Mrs. L. W Johnson extends thanks to all who offered kindness during her illness and death. They express appreciation for support and sympathy shown to them.
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