Wuthrich Recovering From Third War Wound
Pfc. Donald Wuthrich 26 of Montpelier Idaho is hospitalized at Bushnell General in Brigham City Utah for specialized treatment of his third battle wound. He has served since October 1942 with the 9th Infantry Division, fighting in North Africa Sicily and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuthrich
Montpelier
Idaho
Bushnell General Hospital
Brigham City
Utah
France
North Africa
Africa
Sicily
England
Cherbourgh
St Lo
Normandy
Pfc
United States
Ngand
LST
Thep
Bushnell Hospital
Robert
Fielding High Sets 20-Game Basketball Schedule
Fielding High School coach Ivan Willmore lists a 20 game basketball slate for the season. The schedule includes home and away games against Soda Springs Bancroft Lava Afton Georgetown Grace Montpelier Malad Preston Kemmerer and Montpelier with dates from December through February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fielding High
Ivan Willmore
Soda Springs
Goda Springs
Paris
Bancroft
Lava
Cokeville
Afton
Georgetown
Grace
Montpelier
Preston
Malad
Kemmerer
Stock promoted to technical sergeant in New Caledonia
Lloyd R. Stock, assigned to an Ordnance Automotive Maint Enlment Co in New Caledonia, promoted to technical sergeant from staff sergeant. He oversees the Allied Trades section of an automotive repair shop. Son of Mrs Nellie O Stock of Fish Haven, Idaho, his wife Estella R Stock resides in Hagerman. Stock, a Boise sheet metal worker before enlistment, has served since Nov 1940 with 21 months overseas and earned the Good Conduct Medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Caledonia
Lloyd R. Stock
Ordnance
Allied Trades
Sgt Stock
Nellie O Stock
Fish Haven
Estella R. Stock
Hagerman
Idaho
Boise
Sgt. Stock
Fielding Cagers Fall in Season Opener to Soda
Fielding High School basketball opened the season Friday with a 3 to 15 defeat at Soda Springs. Fielding, outmatched by two Soda Springs players over six feet, battled with limited height and listed players include G Passey R Parker F Lewis G Caldwell B Passey C Hulme S Matthews G Hulme C Hemmert K Alflred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soda Springs
G Passey
R. Parker
F Lewis
G. Caldwell
B Passey
C Hulme
S Matthews
G Hulme
C Hemmert
K Alflred
Wuthrich Family Members Serve in World War II
Wuthrich of Montpelier has two brothers in service. Farrell serves in the South Pacific with the Navy and in Iran with the Signal Corps at Camp Crowder. Prior to enlisting in July 1941 he worked for the Union Pacific railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuthrich
Montpelier
Farrell
South Pacific
Navy
Iran
Signal Corps
Camp Crowder
Army
Union Pacific Railroad
Fifteen Bear Lake Men to Report for Pre Induction Exams
Fifteen local men will report to the Elks Building in Pocatello on December 19 for pre induction examinations. The group includes Mayor Krogue and residents from Bloomington Geneva St Charles Montpelier Paris Laketown Pegram and Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Lake
Elks
Pocatello
Mayor Krogue
Bloomington
Lyman L. Hirschi
Geneva
Vearl R. Rich
St Charles
Nephi A. Bunderson
Ivan W Lloyd
Montpelier
Sterling B Rich
Paris
Thomas J Nelson
Cecil J. Windley
Laketown
Jack W Cochran
Pegram
Scott R. Ward
Tedd E Bunn
Lewis V. Larsen
Georgetown
Don C Clark
Raymond
Weaver
Calvin D. Booth
Bear Lake County
St. Charles Not
Fish Haven
Ovid
Liberty
Lanark
Sharon Newl
Waa
Bern
Noonan
Geo 'Twa
Bennington
Raymond Pegram
Wardboro - Alton
Dingle
Graduates From Naval Hospital Corp Training
Mrs Thelma Browning learned her son Gene Browning graduated from a Naval Hospital school at Farragu Idaho on December 1 with the honor of Honor Student and a rating of Hospital Apprentice Seaman First Class He was transferred immediately to Shoemaker California for embarkation at port of departure
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Browning
Gene
Naval Hospital
Farragu
Idaho
Shoemaker
Calif
Bear Lakers Visit and Dine With the President
Excerpt from a Grant Rich letter at Warm Springs Georgia describes dining with President Roosevelt and guests including Basil O Connor and Bette Davis. The group met the President, heard a ten minute talk, and enjoyed a piano performance by a noted artist. A historical skit on the Foundation’s origin was presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Rich
Warm Springs
Foundation
Roosevelt
Bette Davis
Basil O'Connor
National Foundation
Funeral services Saturday for Mrs. Mary Roberts
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in the Lanark ward chapel for Mrs Mary A Watkins Roberts 59 who died Wednesday after a short illness She was born December 13 1884 in Liberty Idaho and married Owen Roberts November 14 1901 in the LDS temple at Logan Utah Surviving are nine of eleven children four daughters five sons four sisters and four brothers and 32 grandchildren The F M Williams Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanark Ward
Mary A. Watkins Roberts
Mrs Roberts
Liberty
Idaho
Thomas Watkine
Liberty and
Lanark
Owen Roberts
LDS
Logan
Utah
Relief Society
ULMIA
Whitney Transtrum
St Charles
Lyman Hymns
Hattie Wallentine
Paris
Ruth Pugmire
Evan Morgan
F M Williams
Montpelier
Samuel Hymas
Devine
Transtrum
Dan C Rich
Lyman Hymas
Orson Grimmett
Archie Parker
W Smith Hoge
Mr Roberts
Roberts
Lee Orr
Orton
Alberta
Canada
Lee Toomer
Harvey Parker
la Grande Brcanbrack
Lindon
Ezra Roberts
Willis
John Roberts
Lawrence Roberts
Dean Roberts
Camp van
Geneva Over-Subscribes Sixth War Loan Quota
Bear Lake County falls short of its sixth loan quota while Geneva surpasses its by more than 3000 dollars, per report from Chairman Al Thiel detailing the fiscal reception and local drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Lake County
al Thiel
Paris Lions Club to Sponsor New Years Dance
Paris Lions Club plans a New Year s Dance on Monday Jan 1 1945 at the Paris pavilion with novelties like noise makers confetti and hats. Lion S G Sleight leads arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Lions Club
Paris
Family Reunion At Frank Nye Home
A Sunday gathering at the Frank Nye home brought together Mr and Mrs Ora Nye with family including Mrs Elva Smith and children Mrs Ernest Nye Mr and Mrs James Nye and family Mr and Mrs Wel don Nye and family Bill Nye and Roy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Nye
Ora Nye
Elva Smith
Ernest Nye
James Nye
Weldon Nye
Bill Nye
Roy
Wednesday Bridge Club Sees Beck Win High Score
The Wednesday Bridge club at Mrs. Charles Innes home last week crowned Mrs. Ivan Beck as high score winner. Refreshments were served to Mesdames Ivan Beck Alton Bunderson Henry Sparks Jay Hann Spencer Rich Ivan Willmore Palmer Tueller Max Haddock and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Innes
Ivan Beck
Alton Bunderson
Henry Sparks
Jay Hann
Spencer Rich
Ivan Willmore
Palmer Tueller
Max Haddock
Dinner Honors Husband's Birthday Attended by Local Guests
Mr Jay Hann hosted a Monday dinner in honor of her husband's birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Cliff, Mr and Mrs Max Haddock of Montpellier, and Mr and Mrs Alton Bunderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Hann
Cliff
Max Haddock
Montpellier
Alton Bunderson
Literary Club Venue Hosts Day Review of After All
Mrs Asa Athay led a regular Thursday meeting where the Literary club discussed Clarence Day’s After All. Hostess Mrs Earl Bonham welcomed members including Mesdames Morris Athay Clarence Rich Orson Grimmett William Jensen DeWin Anderson James Taylor Leslie Cox Henry Sparks Weldon Grandy and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa Athay
Clarence Day
Literary Club
Earl Bonham
Mesdames Morris Athay
Clarence Rich
Orson Grimmett
William Jensen
DeWin Anderson
James Taylor
Leslie Cox
Henry Sparks
Weldon Grandy
Community Message From Wartime Echoes And Loss
A fragmented wartime column quotes Ernie Pyle about soldiers leaving behind personal belongings and the burden of victory costs. The text references envelopes with keepsakes and the effect of war financing on civilians, hinting at tax implications and community sacrifice.
Nine Bear Lake Men Inducted Into Armed Forces
Nine Bear Lake men were inducted into the armed forces on November 28 at Fort Douglas Utah. The group includes Clarence I Hil Paul R Stevens L Hunter Vance D Madsen Delbert S Parker Cloyd Vallentine Jack D Pugmire and Hyrum T Weighall. Parker led the contingent with Hunter as assistant leader en route. Stevens Madsen Pugmire and Weighall were inducted into the Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Lake
Armed Forces
Fort Douglas
Utah
Clarence I. Hil
Bloomington
Paul R. Stevens
Paris
Aid L. Hunter
Montpelier
Vance D. Madsen
Delbert S. Parker
Lanark
Cloyd Vallentine
Jack D. Pugmire
St. Charles
Hyrum T. Weighall
Georgetown
Ladell Porter
Delbert Smith Parker
David L. Hunter
Paul Stevens
Vance Madsen
Jack Pugmire
Hyrum Weighall
Navy
Geneva Soldier Arch Bischoff Killed in Action in France
Corporal Archie A. Bischoff 22 of Geneva was killed Nov 14 in France while serving in the infantry. Parents Mr and Mrs David Bischoff of Geneva were informed by Acting Adjutant General Witsell. Survived by six brothers three in service and three sisters, with several relatives listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie A. Bischoff
France
David Bischoff
Geneva
Witsell
Cpl. Bischoff
A.C
Logan
Pfc
Claude Bischoff
Miami
Forida
Lorrain Bischoff
Douglas Bischoff
Willia Bischoff
Wardboro
DeOrr Bischoff
David L. Bischoff
Vancouver
Wash
Victor Fultz
John Gothard
Galt Lake
Gladys Bischoff
Paris Man Joseph Bunn Dies After Short Illness
Joseph Franklin Bunn 59, lifelong Paris resident, died Wednesday after a two week illness. Survived by sister Agnes Wilcox of Paris and brother Richard Bunn of Nampa. Former sawyer at Robert Price and Robert Shepherd mills. Funeral held Monday at Paris 2nd Ward chapel with bishop, choir, and speakers. Ark cemetery burial with grave dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Franklin Bunn
Paris
Mr. Bunn
George and
Susan Simmons Bunn
Agnes Wilcox Paris
Richard Bunn
Nampa
Robert Price
Robert Shepherd
Hight Mile
Paris 2Nd Sword Chapel
Clarence Rich
1St Ward
My Father
Wilford Budge
Edwin Shepherd
Della Scheidegger
Irene Wyler
Vivian Nye
H. N. Austin
Melinda Wyler
W. Smith Hoge
Richard Sleight
Recent Bride Honored at Tea
Mrs. Norman Gambling was honored at a tea at Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Caldwell's home on Wednesday afternoon of last week. The bride wore a white gown and received guests. Mrs. Nelda Sleight led the gift room. Miss Louise Lloyd poured. Misses Byrle Carlson and Helen Nye served. Seventy five guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Gambling
Thomas Cald
Charming
Nelda Sleight
Louise Lloyd
Byrle Carlson
Helen Nye
Hotel Paris Tea Guests Visit Rich Family
Mr and Mrs Orson Rich and local couples visited Mr and Mrs Ed Rich at the Hotel Paris on Sunday afternoon. The group included Mr and Mrs John Morgan Arlin Pugmire Mrs Bart Pugmire Mr and Mrs Sterling Rich and Bo and Mrs Paul Spence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orson Rich
John Morgan
Arlin Pugmire
Bart Pugmire
Sterling Rich
Paul Spence
Ed Rich
Hotel
Paris
Lakota Man Severes Three Fingers in Water Mill Accident
Ed C. Rich of Lakota lost the tips of the three middle fingers on his left hand when his glove caught in a water mill while chopping grain Friday afternoon. He was taken to Bear Lake hospital and is staying with his daughter Mrs Leslie Cox in Paris for frequent medical check ups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed C. Rich
Bear Lake Hospital
Mra Leslie Cox
Paris
Mrs Harold Pugmire of Liberty Dies
Mrs Harold Pugmire passed away at her Liberty home early Wednesday morning due to heart trouble. She was born December 0th in Liberty Idaho to William R. Morgan and Martha Christensen Morgan. Survived by her husband, father, two brothers Evan Morgan of Liberty and Clifford of Salt Lake, four sisters Cassie Morgen Portland Eunice Mewes Firebaugh Mary Merrill Ogden LaRue Hogan Hanford. Funeral arrangements were not complete by noon Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Pugmire
Liberty
Pugmire
Idaho
William R. Morgan
Martha Christensen Morgan
Wm. R. Morgan
Evan Morgan
Clifford
Salt Lake
Cassie Morgen
Portland
Oregon
Eunice Mewes
Firebau
Red Cross to Accept Messages to War Prisoners
The Red Cross announces it will accept messages for liberated prisoners of war and U S civilian internees in the Philippines through December 15. U S residents may send messages for British civilian internees in the Philippines while arrangements are finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
L. L. Deardorff
Paria
American Red Cross
U S
Philippines
U. S
U.S
U 5
Chaptera
Paris Red Cross chapter ships clothing to aid effort
Mrs W Hoge production chairman for the American Red Cross Paris Chapter announced a shipment on November 30 of 78 pairs of oxford grey men socks 6 lap covers and 77 unfilled kit bags The Paris chapter members are thanked for their splendid work and cooperation in making this possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Paris 2nd Ward Reunion Set for December 8
The Paris 2nd Ward Reunion will be held in the Emerson gym on Friday December 8. A buffet supper at 730 PM precedes dancing by the Sharon orchestra. Primary children will be served at 4 PM and mutual age in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris 2Nd Ward
Emerson Gym
Sharon Orchestra
Rich leads study on Life and Teachings of Joseph Smith
Bishop Clarence Rich chaired a Sunday evening discussion at the Rich home about Life and Teachings of Joseph Smith. Attending were Mr and Mrs Morris Athay Mr and Mrs Van Ness Wallentine Mr and Mrs Doyle Anthony Mrs Amos Hulme and the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Rich
Joseph Smith
Rich Home
Morris Athay
van Ness Wallentine
Doyle Anthony
Amos Hulme
Wirthlin speaker at stake conference in Bear Lake
The Bear Lake Stake Quarterly conference opened with Pres E W Stucki presiding. Bishop C G Wirthlin spoke on home life, prayer, and the Holy Ghost, stressing parental example and duty, followed by choir pieces and a closing hymn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Lake Stake Quarterly Conference
Pres
E. W. Stucki
Doyle Matthews
Liberty Ward
Archie Shepherd
Ruby SH Bolton
Pres Stucks
Stake
Darrel Morgan
Liberty
Don Barker
Lanark
Charles Hulme
Bloomington
Jarvié Stuchi
Paris 1St Ward
Oliver Peterson
Ovid
From Heaven
Mra
Cyril Budge
Pres. Stucki
Joseph “Cg
Wirtalini
Bro
Wirthlin
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Donald Wuthrich
the Army Service of Pfe Donald
Frank Rigney
Corkn Kelly
Haruna
Jupp
Colin R Kelly
Madison, Fla
Naval Hospital Corp
Bear Lakers
Mary Roberts
F. M. Williams Mortuary
Ernie Pyle
Americas
Eremies
Eady
Joseph.bunn
Harold Pugmire OF
Joseph Wirthlin
Greenwich
Conn
Cleveland
City Utilities Department
Columbia University
New Lives
Army Air Force
Aecee
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