Official returns from state offices in full election results
Official returns from all 843 precincts show vote totals for U S Senator Donart and Dworshak, congressmen in two districts, governor Williams and Robins, and other state offices. Initiatives and amendments show Yes No margins with electorate support on gambling, sobriety, pay raises, and endowment investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donart
Dworshak
White
Goff
Leguineche
Sanborn
Williams
Robins
Summerfield
Whitehead
Masters
Price
Hansen
Nielson
Moon
Painter
Langley
Aulshie
Public Instruction
Sullivan
Jones
Campbell
McDowell
Lois Hymas Weds Grant Caldwell at Salt Lake Temple
Mrs E D Hymas announces the marriage of Lois Hymas to Grant R Caldwell in the Salt Lake temple on November 27. The couple hosted a turkey dinner at Temple Square Hotel and danced later at the Cocoanut Grove with families joining in the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Hymas
Grant Caldwell
Salt Lake Temple
E. D. Hymas
Lois
Grant R. Caldwell
Thomas Caldwell
Wanda Adams
Stake MIA Budget Dances Scheduled for Mutual Season
The Stake MIA announces dances during the Mutual season. Harvest Ball is set for December 6, the M Men and Gleaner Girl Ball for January 24, 1947, and the Gold and Green Ball for March 28. All events are in the pavilion and open to the public. The Harvest Ball will be semi formal and sponsored by the Special Interest group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stake Mia
George Patterson Heads Dramatics at Ricks College
George E. Patterson of Bloomington has been appointed Dramatic Manager for Ricks College and will join the student council. A Fielding High School Paris graduate, he has been active in dramatics, music, and athletics, served as LDS mission district president, and held a 1st Lieutenant rank with over three years in the Army, including Saipan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Patterson
Bloomington
Ricks College
Paul R. Stowell
Patterson
Fielding High School
Paris
LDS Church
Texas
United States
Hawaiian Islands
Saipan
Funeral Services Held Monday in St. Charles for Lavon Hill
Funeral services for Lavon Hill were held Monday at 1 p m in the St. Charles ward chapel after his drowning death in the Portneuf river near Pocatello. Bp Arlin Pugmire led the service with Pres Burdette Pugmire, Nephi Michaelson, Bp A H Monson, and Bp James Transtrum as speakers. Pallbearers were the deceased’s nephews. Surviving brothers Roy Hill, Wm Hill, Bert Hill, Leslie Hill, and Donald Hill attended along with sister Luella Skinner and other relatives from Conda California and beyond. Burial was in the St. Charles cemetery beside his parents Isaac and [unclear].
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Charles Ward
Lavon Hill
Portneuf
Pocatello
Arlin Pugmire
Burdette Pugmire
Whitney Transtrum
Nephi Michaelson
BP. A. H. Monson
BP. James Transtrum
BP. E. W. Allred
Roy Hill
Joomington
Wm. Hill
St. Charles
Bert
Leslie
Donald Hill
Pledges Fraternity at Ricks in Rexburg
Mark Madsen of Bloomington joined twenty two other new Rick college students at Rexburg to pledge fraternities last week. He was assigned to the Alpha Delta chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Madsen
Bloomington
Ricks College
Rexburg
Mark
Alpha Delta
Thanksgiving guests and hometown travel notes
Mr and Mrs Sargant Rich were Thanksgiving dinner guests at the Grant Rosen home in Montpelier. Mr and Mrs Ralph Rich and Mr and Mrs John Hoge spent Thanksgiving and the weekend in Salt Lake City. Mr and Mrs Milton G Berglund and baby returned Wednesday of last week from Salt Lake and Ogden, where they had spent a week with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Sargant Rich
Grant Rosen
Montpelier
Ralph Rich
John Hoge
Salt Lake City
Milton G. Berglund
Baby
Salt Lake
Ogden
Thanksgiving Guests at Mrs. Eva Dunn Home
Guests at the home of Mrs. Eva Dunn for Thanksgiving were Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Dunn of Pegram Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wilkes of St Charles and Mr. and Mrs. Max Haddock and family of Montpelier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Dunn
Weldon Dunn
Pegram
Sam Wilkes
St. Charles
Max Haddock
Montpelier
Survey Reveals Boise OPA Salaries Were High
Idaho Senator Henry Dworshak released results showing the Boise district OPA payroll totaled 803,533 with 84 employees. Forty-eight earned over 4,000 annually, including the press agent at 4,002, while the enforcement section had 29 staff totaling 104,638 and its chief earned 5,905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Boise
OPA
Paul Porter
Dworahak
Idgho
Idaho
Engagement Planned for Barbara Linford and Roger Stephens
Mr and Mrs Frank Linford of St Charles announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara to Roger L Stephens son of Mr and Mrs Lyle Stephens of Montpelier Barbara is a graduate of Belding High School and employed at First National Bank in Salt Lake City Roger graduated from Montpelier High School before enlisting in the U S Army He expects leave soon for duty overseas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Linford
St. Charles
Barbara
Roger L. Stephens
Lyle Stephens
Montpelier
Belding High School
Flrst National, Bank
Salt
Roger
U. S. Army
Mrs. Rosetta K. Lutz Pope Dies Sudden in Garden City
Mrs. Rosetta K. Lutz Pope, wife of Charles W. Pope, died at her Garden City home Wednesday of a heart ailment. Born September 19, 1878 in Springdale Utah, she moved to Garden City and married Charles W. Pope in 1894. She served as area organist for about 30 years and left ten children, two dozen grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 pm in the Garden City ward chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosetta K. Lutz Pope
Charles W. Pope
Garden City
Velma Earley
LaVart Pope
Fontella Scofield
Ross Pope
Theora Tremelling
LaMonte Pope
Fish Haven
Burnell Pope
Kemmerer
Wyo
Lowell Pope
George Pope
San Diego
Calif
Ruth Hodges
Ogden
Blackfoot
George A. Lutt
Myntle Moore
Garden City Ward Chapel
Milford Loveland
the Garden
Betty Spencer
Frank Pf. Findlay
Inlaw
the Swallow
Alfred A. Hart
Bloomington
Richard Pope
J. A. Evans
Raymond
Lowell A. Pope
Matthews Mortuary
Card of Thanks for W. Pope and family
The Pope family expresses gratitude to those who helped during the passing of their wife and mother.
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Cc. W. Pope
Christmas Seal Campaign Underway in Idaho
Thousands of Idaho residents will receive 1946 Christmas Seals in the mail this week from the Anti-Tuberculosis association. The funds support chest X-rays, testing, nursing, and education, with school children often selling seals. Dr Kenneth A Tyler’s appointment as medical superintendent of the state TB hospital at Gooding adds momentum to the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Tuberculosia Association
State Department of Public Health
Kenneth A. Tyler
Kalispel
Montana
Gooding
H. L. Newcombe
Emmett
State
Santa Claus to Visit Paris December 23
An invitation welcomes residents of Paris and surrounding areas to a Santa Claus event on Monday December 28. A broadcast program from the courthouse balcony will share Good will Toward All while candy and nuts are distributed. The town glitters with thousands of colored lights and organizers promise a fine program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Court House
Norma Lewis to Wed Reed Christensen in Montpelier Engagement
Mr and Mrs Ray Lewis announce the engagement of their daughter Norma to Reed Christensen of Montpelier. Thanksgiving at the Wm Jensen home was hosted by Mr and Mrs Roy Patterson and family of Blackfoot and Mr and Mrs DeWin Anderson and sons of Central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Ray Lewis
Norma
Reed Christensen
Montpelier
Guesta
Wm. Jensen
Roy Patterson
Blackfoot
DeWin Anderson
Central
Caldwell and Hymas wedding in Salt Lake
Mr and Mrs Thomas Caldwell of Parla and Warren Caldwell and Miss Venice Carson of Ogden attended the wedding of Grant Caldwell and Lois Hymas in Salt Lake Wednesday of last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Caldwell
Parla
Warren Caldwell
Venice Carson
Ogden
Grant Caldwell
Lois Hymas
Salt Lake
Second Ward Annual Party Set for December 12
The Paris Second ward will hold their annual party on Thursday evening December 12 in the Hmerson gym. A banquet dinner will be served to all ward members of Mutual age and over, followed by dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Hmerson
Preston man named Idaho March of Dimes state chairman
Ben Johnson of Preston has been named Idaho State Chairman of the 1947 March of Dimes, to fund the January 15 30 drive. Basil O Connor, president of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, announced the appointment. Johnson, a longtime civic leader and former county attorney, has held multiple state posts and led local junior chambers. The foundation noted epidemic aid totaling over 2.4 million dollars through September 1946 and emphasized high post hospital care costs for polio patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Johnson
Preston
Idaho
Basil O'Connor
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Johnson
Associated Civic Clubs
Idaho State Junior Chamber of Commerce
O'Connor
National Foundation
Franklin County
U. S
Farm Credit Shifts to Farmers Home Administration in Bear Lake
Bear Lake County farmers will receive Farm Credit services through the Farmers Home Administration. L. D. Crawford announced consolidation of former Farm Security Administration and Emergency Crop and Feed Loan accounts into the FHA office in Montpelier Rich Building. FHA offers seed and feed loans, livestock and equipment loans, 40 year farm ownership loans, and water facility loans with new limits up to 3500 initial and 5000 indebtedness. Interest on owner loans raised to 3.5 percent. six year max. Detailed FHA loan info available Mondays 10 am to 4 pm at the county FHA office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Lake County
Farm Security Administration
Farmerly Home Administration
Rich
Montpelier
L. D. Crawford
HHA
Pocatello
Farmers Home Administration
MHA
FSA
ECFL
Mr. Crawford
FHA
ESA
BCFL
Study Tests rayon and cotton materials for labeling guidance
University of Idaho extension expert Miss Alice Rigby explains that a future labeling system could tell shoppers how garments wash shrink and resist wrinkling. A Department of Agriculture study tested five wool rayon and cotton groups for weight warmth strength shrinkage and crease resistance to guide material uses. Wool herringbone suits resist wrinkles. spun rayon fabrics are heat sensitive. cotton gabardine suits slacks and workwear for sturdiness and wind resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Rigby
University of Idaho
Department of Agriculture
Miss Rigby
Thanksgiving Dinner Hosts Share Table With Friends
Mr. and Mrs Willam Lauritzen hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Marlin Stevens of Montpelier and Charles Jankowski of Pocatello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Lauritzen
Marlin Stevens
Montpelier
Charles Jankowski
Pocatello
Grimmett Family Visits Chester for Thanksgiving
Bishop and Mrs. O. E. Grimmett with daughters Ann Janet and Marilyn traveled to Chester on Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving at the Vernon Rich home and returned to Paris on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop
O. E. Grimmett
Ann
Janet
Marilyn
Chester
Vernon Rich
Paris
Thanksgiving Day Dinner Hosted by Mrs. Athay
Mrs. Frank Athay entertained at Thanksgiving Day dinner with her children and their families including Russell Athay Morria Athay Gwen Shepherd Car Finch of Soda Springs and Ira Peterson of Montpelier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Athay
Russell Athay
Morria Athay
Gwen Shepherd
Car Finch
Soda Springs
Ira Peterson
Montpelier
Paris guests attend Georgetown Thanksgiving Dance
Among those from Paris attending the dance in Georgetown Thanksgiving evening were Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hansen, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wyler, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bolton, Mr. and Mrs. Newel Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Armatage, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Minnon, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Lewis and Mr. and Mrs. Don Stucki.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Georgetown
Lloyd Hansen
Charles Wyler
Walter Bolton
Newel Lewis
Ernest Armatage
Clifford Minnon
Floyd Lewis
Don Stucki
Price and Hirschi Wed in Temple Salt Lake LDS Temple
Carol Price and Frank W. Hirschi married at the Salt Lake Temple. The bride is daughter of Fred J. Price of Paris and the groom son of William Hirschi of Montpelier. Attendants included family members from Logan Noonan Salt Lake City and Nolan. The couple plans to reside at Utah State Agricultural College in Nolan and enjoyed a reception at Hotel Temple Square Coral Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Hirschi
Carol Price
Salt Lake
LDS Temple
Fred Js Price
Paris
William Hirschit
Montpelier
Fred J. Price
Wiliam Hirschi
Max Bartschi
Noonan
Taft Budge
John R. Price
Emily M. Rich
Zula R. Cole
Hazel Shepherd
Logan
Lois Gunderson
Salt Lake City
Utah State Agricultural College
Nolan
Coral
Hotel Temple Square
Army Pay Pack Increases Attract New Recruits
A Sixth Army Recruiting Headquarters survey from the Presidio of San Francisco finds a private in the U S Army earns cash pay of 75 dollars monthly, plus free food, clothing, lodging, dental care, and other benefits raising the weekly total to about 40 dollars and 2 080 dollars yearly. After thirty years service a first sergeant retires at 185 63 a month, versus 1 200 yearly civilian equivalent.
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United States Army
United States
Sixth Army
Presidio of
San Francisco
Miss Ann Grimmett Returns to BYU After Thanksgiving Visit
Miss Ann Grimmett resumes studies at Brigham Young University on Monday following a Thanksgiving visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Grimmett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Grimmett
BYU
Mrs
O. H. Grimmett
Bear Lake Faces Acute Coal Shortage Crisis
Bear Lake county confronts a severe coal shortage with reports that about 180 families will lack coal within ten days. Schools and hospitals hold enough for Christmas while residents must ration scarce supplies. A county committee led by Sam V. Tunks and local officials urges suspending public gatherings and requires sworn statements to confirm less than ten days of home coal remaining. wood becomes the only fallback as weather and mine operations complicate relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Lake County
Sam V. Tunks
van Ness ‘Wallentine
Wallace Stucks
Lyman Hymas
Clarence Lindsay
Dremia Rich
8. C. Kelsey
A. J. Winters
L. B. Nield
Hmit
Montpellier
Counla
Local and Personal Travelers Visit From Utah Towns
Mr and Mrs Keith Chase were business visitors in Salt Lake. Mr and Mrs Ivan Heck were guests in Brigham City. Thanksgiving guests included D C Rich, Kay Rich, and Murray Matthews. William Jensen escorted Mrs Roy Patterson and children to Blackfoot. Rulon Dunn of Preston visited Paris. Mrs Hoa Dunn visited Preston with her son. Morris Athay and companions visited Salt Lake. Bunderson and Mattson families shared Thanksgiving at Joe Bunderson’s in St Charles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith ‘Chase
Salt Lake Mange
Ivan Heck
Brigham City
Rulon Dunn
Preston
Paris
Ahon Bunderson
Chauncey Mattson
Joe Bunderson
St. Charles
Also Mentioned on This Page
George Patterson
Ricks
Santa Claus
Second Ward
March of Dimes
Farm Credit
Farmers Home Acm
Frank Hirschi
Temple
Bear Lake
D. C. Rich Home
Kay Rich
Murray Matthews
William Jensen
Morris Athay
Mary Stucks
Owen Shepherd
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