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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1963
Page
3
A lay Bear Lake County committee led by Bob Johnson proposes a 6-3-3 district model with elementary grades 1-6 junior highs 7-9 and a central high for grades 10-12. Montpelier and Paris may become junior highs. a central high could be built. The plan aims to improve curricula and athletics with more teachers and better value per dollar.
Chief Pope of the U S Navy Recruiting Branch in Pocatello announced a March 1 1964 pay raise advancing all officer candidates to pay grade E 5 during indoctrination at Newport Rhode Island and Pensacola Florida. The raise adds 54 99 dollars per month for all college graduates selected for officer candidate school at Newport or aviation officer candidate school at Pensacola.
Idaho pilots must renew annual registrations with the Idaho Dept of Aeronautics in December. Director Chet Moulton notes a $2.00 fee. funds support Search and Rescue costs. Application blanks mailed to pilots and available at airport operator offices.
Mrs Karen Loerischer of Geneva and Mrs Laura Burton of Afton were involved in a two car collision 12 miles east of Montpelier on Friday at 2 30 p m. The westbound 1962 Chevrolet driven by Loerischer and the 1958 Dodge driven by Burton sustained front end damage. No injuries were reported. Deputy Sheriff Richard Bunderson investigated.
The Village of St. Charles will acquire a new truck with the dump bed and snow plow from the old vehicle. Delivery is expected before Christmas. The truck is on order from Jenkinson Equipment Company in Montpelier, per Village Clerk Cloyd Minor.
A sequence of marriage licenses is recorded with several couples listed by name, age, and residence. Notable pairs include William Denning Edgerton and Marie Ann Walton of Afton Wye. John Chester Peterson Jr and Carolyn Kathryn Surman of Pittsburgh. Lawrence Boardman Fretwell and Karen Lee Lane of Cedar City. Milton Cordon Bagley and Linda Ann Hymas of Montpelier. John Jacob Cline and Karen Sleight of Panguitch Montpelier.
Wildlife area managers meet to finalize 1964 plans for Idaho Fish and Game Commission approval. They condemn littering and vandalism as costly, funded by fish and game money, and note growing public use of wildlife areas. The report covers Pittman Robertson projects and the new steelhead permit replacing the punch card system.
County Treasurer reports strong tax collections with real property taxes due December 20 to avoid penalties. Assessor notes motor vehicle licenses issued daily, with 165 licenses sold on the first day. all vehicles must be licensed by January 16, 1984 or face penalties.
The Yellowstone Savings and Loan Aés'n., Inc. will hold its annual stockholders meeting on Jan 4, 1964 at 1:00 p.m. at the Association's office 904 Washington Street Montpelier. Frank W Hirschi encourages all permanent guaranteed sockholder and savings shareholders to attend for officer elections a 1963 progress report and refreshments.
Fielding High School graduate Susan Piggott was installed as chaplain of the Alpha Theta Sorority at the LDS Business College. She maintains a B plus average, works as a part time stenographer, and serves as librarian for the Girls Chorus. She also leads as president of the Dance Club and floor manager in the girls dormitory. She belongs to the ward choir and is a working scholarship student.
The Paris Selective Service office will close from Monday December 16 through Friday December 20. Registrants should report changes of address or register at the County Sheriff's office with Mrs. Yvonne Derricott or at the County Treasurer's office with Mrs. Smart or Mrs. Collins.
John Hoge was named City Clerk and Police Judge by Mayor James Hawkes with City Council approval, replacing Fred J. Price who served 12 years. Hugh Shepherd was reappointed City Treasurer. The City Marshall job remains vacant after J. Vivian Nye resigned. applications are being reviewed and an announcement is expected next week.
Emerson Elementary School stages The Magic Christmas Tree Friday at 8:00 pm in the High School Auditorium. Students from grades 1 through 8 will perform the Christmas program for the public.
Bear Lake County sheep men are urged to submit lamb-wool sale records to the ASC Office by the end of January 1963. Extension agent Hyrum G. Johnson cautions against waiting until the last day, noting records can be replaced if slips are misplaced but last minute rushes may fail to meet the deadline.
MSgt. Charles E. Bliss announces Operation Holiday in which recruits enlist December 20 receive full pay allowances and holiday leave then start basic training January 1. The program emphasizes specialist training across 82 career fields and 107 technical schools with Buddy Groups of five in one platoon. Bliss at 325 West Lewis St. Pocatello or 282 6321 collect.
Fielding opened the scoring and kept the lead as Spartans beat South Summit High School 49-45. Jim Parker grabbed 17 rebounds and 9 points, Wayne Humphreys led scoring with 11, Kenny Brown of Coalville had 19. Spartans trailed late before holding on.
The Paris Post will publish Babson's Business and Financial Forecast for 1964 on December 26. Babson's 20 year record shows an average accuracy of 84 percent, with 1946 the high and 1949 and 1960 the lows at 80 percent.
A Christmas program of vocal music is set for Monday December 16 at 7 30 p m in the Bear Lake Stake Tabernacle Paris featuring Paris Ladies Quartet Montpelier Ladies Trio vocal soloist Max Haddock a Don son Howell duet and Bloomington Male Quartet President L Burdett Pugmire will speak the public is invited.
Boise groups seek 6 895 stamp books or cash to buy a replacement bus for Nampa State School serving 780 residents. Mrs Earl Harmon, state chairman, says drive aims to reach the goal. deliveries hoped by Christmas. State funding was not sought as the bus funds were for recreation and rehabilitation needs.
Bankers and loan managers joined a Bear Lake County tour on December 4 to observe cattle dipping at Dingle and the Golden Keetch ranch. They heard from Clfford Skimmer on dipping benefits, saw pour-on grub treatment demonstrated by Dan Roberts, and helped weigh and grade calves at the Cochran’s Pegram property. Darrell and Gokden Keetoh planned to monitor calf responses.
Pacific Fruit Express announced the purchase of 1000 new mechanical refrigerator rail cars to join 4719 total in PFE fleet. Led by L. D. Schley the cars expand capacity to about 4 000 cubic feet payload and 10 to 20 tons heavier than standard reefers, marking half of the national supply.
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission authorizes publication in motor carrier tariffs for Idaho intra state traffic. Actions include approved rate on skim milk and aviation gasoline Boise to Mountain Home AFB, reduced lumber and tank vehicle rates, new loading and unloading delay rule, and rates for Pacific Trailways and Pacific Inland Tariff Bureau. Page Six continues.
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