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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1953
Page
1
Edhwab's Fielding High Spartans opened the 1953-54 season with a 67 50 win on their home court over North Rich High from Lake The tukedown boye made a good effort in the first three quarters but the seven man squad tired as the game wore on.
Henry Sparks visits California with his daughters. Standleys of Montpelier host at Mirando Rich home. Rich family members visit Salt Lake. Dale Dunn and children of Wendell Idaho visit Archie Shepherd home. Dr. Gilbert B. Allred of Afton Wyoming to give Swed ish Massage at Paria Hotel weekly. Lyle Gertsch of the U S Navy visits parents, to return to Norfolk December 20. Walter Bird and Dallas Athay travel to Pocatello. Bird and Peterson jurors in court. Montpelier families spend Thanksgiving with Miranda Rich. Ivan Beck and Carol Sommers escort Seattle Man. Fenton Allred accompanies to Logan. George Hulme builds a house on property bought west of Center street. Dorothy Warner hosts bridge club. high score to Shepherd, low to Innes.
Lester Eugene Allen pled guilty to burglary in Idaho. District Judge W C Loofbourrow sentenced him Monday to a term not to exceed 15 years in the state penitentiary. Allen was captured in California after the Shepherd Clothing Store robbery last fall.
Santa Claus will visit Paris Saturday afternoon December 19 with sacks of candy for kids. The Bear Lake Rangers Lions Club and City cooperate to bring Santa, with Mrs Price of the Novelty Theatre offering free pictures that afternoon. Watch next week for further program announcements.
A wedding at the Orvil Jensen home Saturday afternoon united Marie Nickolaizen and Don Cameron in marriage. The ceremony was performed by Bp. C. N. Carlsen of Sharon in the presence of immediate family. Marie is the daughter of Mrs. Orvil Jensen of Paris. The couple will reside in Montpelier where Cameron works at the Burgogne Cafe.
Douglas A. Shepherd was named chairman-elect at the Kalamazoo Michigan Section of the American Chemical Society meeting held at Olds Science Hall, Kalamazoo College. He is the son of Mr and Mrs A W Shepherd of Paris and is associated with the Upjohn Company research laboratories.
Afton Wyoming residents recount a deadly blast when 17 year old Les Olsen fired a 22 caliber rifle triggering 82 sticks of dynamite in a vacant two story house. Olson escaped with a broken ear drum while his companion Sheverill Olsey suffered multiple injuries and remained hospitalized as investigators planned further inquiries.
Bear Lake received its first real touch of winter as three inches of snow covered the ground Monday morning. Clouds hung overhead and no additional snowfall occurred afterward.
Fielding F F A boys gathered at West Side High for a District meeting and state cooperative contents demonstration. A prize winner received top honors. annual Snow Ball set for the gym with admission five cents and thirty five cents for extra ladies. good music planned and a large crowd expected. DeVon Hirschi reports. Ray Mod St pts Long h View notes St Louis Mo guest in Paris to inspect the Gidwee phosphate mine property in canyon country.
Nearly 130 students will perform in the Fielding High School Music Department Christmas show directed by Raymond H. Webb. The event includes a December 23 evening performance at 8 p.m. in the auditorium and a December 22 matinee for students.
The Board of Trustees of Class A School District 38 expresses sincere appreciation to the Paris Lions Club for donating land to expand and beautify the school playground. Signed by Amos Hulme, Clerk, and the district trustees.
M. Edward Wren a University of Wyoming student has been selected for the 1963 34 edition of Who's Who in American universities and colleges. Selection cites high scholastic standings leadership and involvement in extracurricular and campus activities citizenship and service to the university. Wren is a Fielding High School graduate and nephew of Mr and Mrs Jay B Havin.
Advice from the Cache National Forest supervisor on preventing fire hazards with Christmas trees. Steps include selecting a fresh tree, trimming the butt, keeping water, away from heat sources, using safe lighting, checking cords, and avoiding flammable decorations.
News from Lund Nevada reports the death of Jimmy Smedley son of Mr and Mrs Calvin Smedley. He was employed by a copper concern and may have been working on or driving the oil tanker when it exploded Monday morning. He married a Lund girl last September and had worked as a range rider before moving to Nevada.
Lake county farmers and businessmen are urged to attend the Outlook meeting this Thursday December 10 at Montpelier City Hall starting at 10 a.m. University of Idaho Extension Economist Bob Wilcox will discuss price outlooks for livestock grain and other farm commodities. County Agent Bob Kerns urges all who can attend to do so.
Fielding High's wrestling team will host North Cache from Richmond Utah on Wednesday December 16 in their first dual meet of the winter season. Readouts list Morrel Bunderson Kent Michel Russell Crawford Gary Findlay Hervin Hemmert Larry Kelney Lotwick Reese Grant Orr Larry Parker Laurel Parker Glen Rich Gary Shurtitt Dennis Taipot Hugh Ward Ronald Winterbottom as unavailable this year.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Heap cordially invite Basys Lake trends to attend the wedding reception December 18 in Randolph recreation hall. Honor of their daughter Venna and Frank Norris son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Norris of Randolph. Venna and Frank will be married December 16 in the Logan Temple.
The Idaho State Society will host its annual Christmas party December 12 at MacArthur Park in Long Beach starting 1 p.m. Activities include gift exchanges, Santa Claus, dancing, and entertainment. Members and Idahoans in California are invited to attend.
School lists a sequence of dances and events by ward and date from December to May. Entries include High School Snow Ball December 11 and Senior Ball December 18, plus numerous G and G Balls, ward dances, pavilion openings, and festival dances across Paris, Lanark, Ovid, Liberty, Bloomington, Garden City, Montpelier, and other locations with multiple dates and venues.
Dennis M. Carlson of Sharon leaves Monday for Boise to be inducted into the Armed Forces. On Wednesday December 9 three young men depart for pre induction physical examinations including Thomas H. Daniels, Charles William Speirs, Bennington Ivins Schmid from Bern.
Idaho law will soon require milk producers to have Bangs free herds. Dairy and beef cattle owners will be asked for calf vaccination data. Local veterinarians will perform vaccinations with county agent urging quick cooperation in Bear Lake County.
Mr and Mrs Jay B Hann along with daughter Rose and Kathryn Wreh finished a four week journey through 35 states covering about 6000 miles They traveled from Idaho to the Atlantic coast then south to Florida and back with an enjoyable educational vacation. Thanksgiving guests at Walter Bird home included Weldon Hess and family Grace Montpelier Ferris Hess and family Paris Dating Athay and family Paris Rod Herrick family Etna Wyo and Mrs Thomas Baker Paris visiting to meet granddaughter Dee Baker.
A mid afternoon Thanksgiving tale from Soda Springs tells of a battered 1996 Chevrolet arriving at city hall with a family of eleven, nine children and a dog, seeking aid. Hotel staff shelter them for a warm meal and rooms while residents supply clothing and the mayor donates funds for each child. The car then departs eastward.
Mrs. Sarah Jane Robinson Dunn 86 of Montpelier died Friday at 3 p.m. in a Pocatello hospital. Born November 26, 1867, she was the daughter of Oliver Lee and Annie Robinson. Surviving are five sons, three daughters, 16 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and a brother and sister. She was active in LDS church work in Farmington, Montpelier, and vicinity.
Miss Donna Blaine Irving and L Dee Baker married in a Montpelier ceremony at the Irving home with Bishop John H. Teueher officiating. The bride wore blue satin, carried red rose buds, and was attended by Margie Hunter and others. The groom served in the Navy, and a reception followed for family and guests.
District Court session this week with Judge W C Loofbour presiding and court reporter R D Bistline present.Monday’s docket includes Dunnoa and Dunn hearings with testimony continued to December 23.
Bear Lake Memorial lists admissions from December including Mrs Glenn L Baragon Montpelier for medical care admitted December 1 released December 5. Bart Satterthwaite Garden City admitted December 2 for major surgery released December 7. Mrs Mary Ann Brundage Georgetown admitted December 6 medical released December 7. LeGrande Olson Manti Utah admitted December 7 for minor surgery. Doris Rae Stephens Montpelier admitted December 7 minor ear surgery. Ray Gertsch Montpelier admitted December 7 medical. Births include Emilio Esquibel Georgetown December 1 a boy. another boy born to Andy Jensen Bennington December 3. a boy born to Bochtie Rayino December 2.
Residents visit relatives across states as Rodney Price returns from Navy leave. Families plan California trips to see Hulme relatives, and a sewing club meets with Verona Stevens presiding. Nearby weddings and Sunday gatherings connect the community, with visits from Salt Lake City and tributes to Baker and Irving.
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