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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1959
Page
1
A sweep of social notices details visits and gatherings across Soda Springs Paris Montpelier Bear Lake and nearby towns. Families travel for visits birthdays reunions and church events. Several reunions highlight the J U Stuck line and local celebrations with relatives from Utah California New Mexico and Idaho.
The annual Rich reunion will be held at the Hotel Utah in Salt Lake City next Saturday August 22 to celebrate the sesquicentennial birth anniversary of Apostle Charles C. Rich.
A USDA report based on college of pharmacy research notes honey's return in medicine. It improves taste and palatability of remedies, with honey preparations stabilizing when shaken. Honey is suited for tonics cough medicines and certain vitamins.
The Bear Lake County Peace Officers Organization asks motorists to observe traffic laws and drive carefully to reduce the 21 accidents reported in three weeks. With school starting soon, the group emphasizes protecting children and pledges to support the safety campaign led by Sheriff Clifford J. Skinner and Mrs. James A. Hymas and Eva Hymas.
The O H Grimmett family held its second annual reunion August 10 11 at Lakota’s MIA Home with a lakeside dinner and two days of visiting under Mutual Glen. Orson Henry Grimmett and Lilligs Shep herd Grimmett are parents of seven children and twenty five grandchildren.
In a column dated August 18 the Paris Post clarifies the Fourth of July parade float buyer was the Daughters of Pioneers not the PTA. The note states the PTA was offered 400 dollars, while the Daughters of Pioneers paid 2 50 a year for the float.
The Kitchen Queens 4-H club held its ninth meeting on August 8 with President Laraine Stucki presiding. Lorrine Shepheard led singing of America the Beautiful while pledges were led by Nancy Jensen and Laraine Stucki. Kathy Webb and Mrs Johnson gave demonstrations. Games were played and refreshments served by Wendy Hepworth and Jeffressbak.
The Conifer Club met August 10 at 7 20 p m in the president's home. Herbert Ramey presided as members repeated the pledges. Old and new business were discussed and Weldon Sleight demonstrated plant mounting. Refreshments were served. adjournment set for August 17.
The Cookin' Cooketts met August 6 at 2:00 p.m. at Mary Ward's home with President Maxine Kansen presiding. Members practiced games for future meetings and watched Betty Ann Ramey teach division III how to make a white sauce. Mary Ward and Phylis Ward demonstrated cream beef and tuna using the sauce, then served samples. The group adjourned until August 12 at Maxine Hansen's home.
The Bloomington gathering opened with the 4-H pledge. Jean Ward and Shirley Thornock led a demonstration. Hamburger boats, purple cows, and oatmeal cookies were served.
The August 11 meeting led by Marie Spencer at Mrs. Blanche Parker's home included pledges by Barbara Nelson and Marie Spencer, minutes approved, and Colleen Beck demonstrating snap fasteners. Refreshments by Claudia Beck, photos by Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Eborn. Meeting adjourned to August 18 at Mrs. Nelson's.
The Busy Bodies 4 H club met at Hazel L Petersons home. Marie Olsen led the sewing group for demonstrations while the cooking girls prepared nut bread and planned upcoming demonstrations.
Jean Ward sang at a Bloomington Club pledge event while Virginia Thornock led demonstrations. The program highlighted civic engagement and community action during the gathering.
The Spaceitts held a Monday 2:30 pm meeting with a fake party. Carrol Ann Bunderson opened with a prayer. Ruth Arnell led the pledge of allegiance and 4 H pledge. Games were played and refreshments served.
H. Frank Benson former Paris Post publisher died at his Salt Lake City home after a long illness. He came to Paris in 1958 returned to Salt Lake City in March due to ill health. Benson co founded Benson Eldredge Co and earlier edited the Geary Journal. Survivors include his widow two children and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held in Salt Lake City.
A birthday dinner for Mrs M M Collings was hosted by her sister in Logan on August 15. The celebration featured a tiered cake with pink tapers and a gift filled evening of family photos, letters, and a program by Collings's grandchildren. Attendees included relatives from Logan Paris Salt Lake City Tooele Provo Washington D C and others.
Bear Lake county Chairman Warren G Wright reported July sales of U S Savings Bonds totaling 4382 dollars and noted residents hold over 1625000 in Series E and H bonds. He credited banks and payroll savings plans for building personal savings nationwide.
The Alps' highest point is Mount Blanc rising to 15 781 feet above sea level.
Charles Rich Collings 77 died at his Bountiful home on August 5th from a stroke. Born in Paris December 5, 1881, he was grandson of Elder Charles C. Rich and served a Belgium mission. He worked at Cudahy Packing Co and later served as custodian of the Bountiful Fourth Ward. He married Eva Feller in 1917 Salt Lake Temple and is survived by his widow a son Kay J and daughter Arlene Handy ten grandchildren and five sisters and two brothers. Funeral services were held Saturday noon at the Bountiful Fourth Ward with burial in Bountiful Memorial Park.
The wrecked twin engine Apache, missing since December 7, was found August 10 in the Freedom Wyoming mountains by Chance Noble. The body of James S. Robbins, Seattle engineer and former bush pilot, was recovered August 12 by a search party including Sheriff Heslop and Deputy McNeil. Jon Lindberg and his brother, sons of Charles A. Lindbergh, were present at the scene.
Raymond Webb was seriously injured in an automobile accident near Bozeman Montana while on a business trip. He was taken to Bozeman hospital with a serious but not critical condition.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Thornock hosted a weekend reunion on August 16 at the coziest home of their daughter Mary Coziah. Attendees included Leonard Martin and Elsie Martin and six children from Grant Idaho John Carlin Irene Carlin and ten children from Ogden Utah LeRoy Thornock and four children from Pocatello Idaho and Carl Thornock with three children from Pocatello. The gathering was enjoyed by all present.
Arthur Hess, 17, of Paris, attempted a U turn on First South Street east of Main and sideswiped Reese Almond’s parked car. The Almond left front door and fender were damaged. total damage about 400 dollars. Deputy Bernard C. Wilks investigated. no injuries were reported.
Ezra L. writes Marvin Lewis of Southern California collects fish fossils from the Wyoming desert and eyes local potential. He recalls Bern mammoth bones moved to Utah museums and suggests showcasing county Dino finds to boost regional pride and learning.
In a recent talk Roy A Walker and his wife Mrs Welker are described as seasoned amateur geologists with extensive knowledge of Bear Lake area, sharing insights from past and present features.
Correspondents note that E. W. Stucki John Stoker and other priesthood quorum members deserve credit for improvements at Paris Cemetery. The same source reports Co op Creamery buying Sego milk at St Charles to make cheese, boosting local manufacturing and employment. The creamery is highlighted as a West Side asset.
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