17 Aug 1961
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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1961
Page
1
The column lists numerous visits and trips across cities including Logan Ogden Salt Lake City and Boise with families attendances at reunions and fairs. Several households host relatives from Mesa Twin Falls Liberty and Bloomington while others travel to Bear Lake Farr Memorial Park and Lava Hot Springs.
Bloominton area residents and guests share weekend visits and large family reunions across Utah and nearby states. multiple families including Payne Christensen Dunford and Madsen families travel between Bloomington Provo Salem and Salt Lake City for gatherings, receptions, and fairs.
Unofficial results from the August 15 1962 special school election indicate Bern School favors closure 2 to 205 total, Bennington 7 to 30 with 37 votes, and White-Haven 12 to 7 with 19 votes. As a outcome Fish Haven will be used next term and students will be bused to other schools.
The Idaho Heart Association cautions that what physicians call a mild heart attack may precede more serious damage months later. Dr. B I Copple urges regular check ups and simple actions like walking periodically on long trips to protect circulatory health.
The Pine Arts Club met in August at Mrs. Louise Sibel's home with Mrs. Alaire Hart arranging a program featuring Cy Radcliff of the Knife and Fork Dinner Club Speakers discussing Communism. Attendees included Mrs. Hilma Bateman, Mrs. Meryl Ward, Nadine Nelson, Hattie Wallentine, Dayle Mattson, Elaine Webb, Helen Crawford, and several others.
At the Caribou County Fair in Grace last weekend DeVere Michaelson of Soda Springs won first prize in an oil painting and in a wood carving. He also earned a sweepstakes trophy for his entries.
J Warren Shrine Bear Lake County Assessor announces all motor boats must obtain Certificates of Number by January 2 1962. Existing Coast Guard numbers remain valid until their expiration date. Owners must re validate numbers for new purchasers and apply early to avoid December January rush.
The Pocatello Navy Recruiting Station announced eleven men enlisted in the Navy during July from the southeastern area. From Montpelier were Rade E. Anderson and family details. From Malad was Stephen B. Hill. Others listed include Phillip H. Chapple Larry D. Clovis Charles Spencer Jr Leon Sonnenberg Danny Lowe Michael Lonagh en Earnest Hopkins Kenneth Jensen and Edwin Gwin.
Hospital administrator announces potential practical nursing course. Interested persons should contact H. G. Ericason at Bear Lake Memorial Hospital Montpelier or Mrs. Pearl Fryer at Caribou County Hospital Soda Springs for details.
Seal coating of 10.605 miles of U 8 Highway 30N from Georgetown to Montpelier in Bear Lake County has been let to Mountain States Construction Co of Pocatello as the apparent low and only bidder with a bid of 36150.00.
Health Information Foundation reports health service industries employ about 2.5 million Americans, roughly 1 in 30, a 150 percent rise in two decades. Hospitals employ most workers, with growing specialist roles and expanded nurse and technician duties.
The Bear Lake County Fair invites entries in jams jellies canned goods baked goods candies jellies livestock and fish products with events on August 24 at the fair grounds. A 4 H Clothing Style Revue is set for August 23 at 8 00 PM at the Montpelier LD9 Stake House with judging of livestock and agriculture contests scheduled Thursday at 11 00 AM.
Miss Lola Earley and Merrill Johnson were married in the Logan L D S Temple with President Raymond officiating. A breakfast hosted by the groom’s parents followed at Zanavoo Lodge. A reception at North Rich High School BYMnesliat featured a full length gown, veil, white orchid, and a program. The couple plans a honeymoon in Jackson Wyoming and Yellowstone before settling in Bear River Randolph Utah.
Forty two Laud Ringle family members, originally from Paris, gathered at Glenn Michaelson home in St Charles for a two day reunion. Six members were unable to attend as boating swimming and water skiing filled Sunday afternoon on Bear Lake. Attendees included F K Ringle Logan. Robert Bingle and five children Logan. Vern Nelson and daughter Inkom Idaho. Ralph Ringle and two boys Rexburg Idaho. Ray Ringle and four children Driggs Idaho. Ted Meyer and three daughters Greeley Colorado. Ramona Westfall Polson Montana. Ivan Skinner and daughter Cokeville Wyoming. Dean Michaelson and three children St Charles. Glen Michaelson and boys St Charles.
USDA figures show about 98 900 people worked in Idaho the week of July 28 29 1961 up from a year earlier and above the five year July average of 95 000. Hired workers reached 39 000, up 4 000 from last year and 1 000 above average as harvests shift to winter and spring grains and potato crops amid light rains slowing haying and grain work.
On Saturday August 19 the Gertsch Market offers free coffee and cake all day. Mr and Mrs Gertsch invite everyone to visit for refreshments and browse grocery specials highlighted in the ad.
A series of crashes on August 10 to 14 involved drivers Willie L Tarbet Chad McMurray Phillip Sonnetag David Hubbard J B Brooks Matthew Williams and William D Thorp. Damages ranged from 150 to 1000 dollars with arrests or citations not noted. Investigating officers included Sheriff Skinner Deputy Wilks and Deputy Bernard Wilks.
The Tenth annual FFA 4-H Fat Sale is set for Friday August 25 at 7 30 p m on Bear Lake Fairgrounds. Bear Lake Extension Service and Fielding Montpelier FFA chapters organize the auction to raise funds with hopes for strong local attendance and bidders.
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