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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1951
Page
1
Fragmented text references subsistence diet and school districts in Idaho evaluating minimum program funding. Mentions county boards of education and enrichment concerns tied to poverty and capital outlay exclusions. No clear names or dates available.
Winterbottom a senior at Fielding High School wins first place in a journalism division at Brigham Young University with the contest sponsored by The Salt Lake Tribune. She receives a $50 scholarship via the Intermountain Journalism Conference, and the university will arrange payment in the fall quarter of 1952.
Calendar items list dances balls and school events including Senior Prom, Junior Prom, Sweetheart Ball, Open social events, and community club gatherings across Ward chapters and local organizations. Names and places are partly obscured in the text.
The Science department under Weldon Grandy installs a weather board in the Paris Post Office. Each morning at 9 a.m. a student records minimum and maximum temperatures from a school thermometer and posts them along with barometer based predictions. Special school events are also posted using Navy and Weather Bureau approved instruments.
The Bear Lake Stake High Priests Quorum will present a Christmas program Sunday evening December 16 in the Tabernacle at 7 30 p m The public is invited. Silent Night male quartet Praise Ye the Father Singing Mothers Chorus vocal solos reading and talks fill the program with a piano solo and benediction by Torrey L Austin.
The Motor Carrier Act requires equipment registration for all operators by January 1, 1952 with registration starting December 15, 1951. Display of registrations may begin on that date. Wayne Summers, Commissioner Dept of Law Enforcement.
Dr Harold Hansen spoke to an Extension class on The Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller with Lael Woodbury aiding. He discussed blame shifting and youth influences, and noted upcoming performances of The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams.
Boy Scouts of America Court of Honor held at the Stake Tabernacle, Fish Haven, with district committeemen and Scout Executive Todd Purcell present. Awards included Tenderfoot to Merit Badges, Eagles to Kent and Kay Smith, and Thomas Jay Dunford, with numerous scouts earning ranks and badges.
The Pros cenium players from USAC Logan present Tennessee Williams The Glass Menagerie tonight Thursday Dec 13 at 8 pm in Fielding High School auditorium. Elaine Waterman Burgener stars as Amanda with Dr Harold Hansen directing and starring as Tom. Vera Stevens plays Laura and Lael J Woodbury is Jim the gentleman caller. Admission 60c adults 30c students.
Funeral services for Mrs Farrell Poulsen were held last Thursday in the Millville Utah ward chapel. A choir sang Prayer is the Soul's Sincere Desire and Hold Thou My Hand. Speakers included Kent Poulsen and Byron Snow with several musical numbers. Burial was followed by a grave dedication.
Mr and Mrs Fred J Price announce the engagement of their daughter Ruth to Wilmer Rigby son of Mr and Mrs John Rigby of Montpelier Idaho The couple plans no definite future arrangements with Rigby attending the State University at Pocatello Idaho
An 11 year old sixth grader Lorna Arnell describes Mr Grunig and his pet deer Binky Bambi and Bonnet. She notes Binky the mother was bottle raised and later found missing then returned with a fawn. The deer ride in a truck and sleigh and are kept safe during hunting season.
Fielding High School music director Mr. Raymond H Webb reports the Fifth District Music Clinic at Pocatello last Thursday and Friday as very instructive and beneficial for his students. Chorus director was Glen R Lockery from the University of Idaho and Clair W Johnson of Weber College Ogden Utah led the band. Readings list Fielding students selected for the clinic chorus and band including sopranos Mattie Hildt and Merlyn Pugmire, altos Sherry Pugmire and Gail Welling, tenors Vaughn Satterthwaite and Dean Welling, and baritone Tommy Daniels among others. Fielding High School players in the band include Della Pope, Beverly Ann Painter, Janet Sprouse, Lynn Budge, Arlo Price, Arlene Findlay and Janice Stock.
Emerson School students sent 440 pounds of clothing to Korea at a cost of 3189 dollars. Teachers covered 2400 dollars and the PTA supplied 789 dollars. The project earned thanks from students and parents for their support. It is better to give than to receive.
Bear Lake County Board of Education has studied a county health program with state health officials visiting. A committee says the county would budget half the finances, with a nurse head, and a questionnaire survey of 44 counties shows mixed but generally favorable results.
The Stake MIA drama department stages The Tinker in three acts. Performances are set for Dec 11 at Liberty, Dec 16 at Garden City, and Dec 17 at Paris Fielding High School auditorium. Cast includes Stanley Morgan Yvonne Derricott Marrell Nicholaisen Coleen Matthews Warren Passey Verla Beck and Angus Porter. Directors are Lottie Roberts and Norman Roberts with Rose Lee Hansen and Aston S. Roberts handling makeup.
Four young men from Bear Lake county went to Boise to take pre induction physicals on December 12 for military service. Thiel Kunz Bern Daryle Whitney Morgan Liberty Bidon H Sorengon Ovid Dennis Cyril Bartschi transferred to the Bannock County Board.
Mr W C Sorenson, Director of State Curriculum Development, represented the State Board of Education and visited Montpelier Paris Bloomington and St Charles schools to review the new study guides. The guides prepared by state educators focus on teaching tools rather than a formal course of study and will be available to teachers soon. Sorenson, a Bear Lake county product, praised the local program and expressed interest in continuing visits.
The Emerson School will stage Christmas in 99 Words an operetta in three acts at 8 pm Thursday December 20 in the High School auditorium. Fifth to eighth grade students under Mrs Beth West with Grant Rich Paul Nelson and Ralph Roghaar assist with stage direction costumes and properties.
The Rainbow Rod and Gun Club holds its regular monthly meeting Monday evening December 17. President Glen Grimmett will report on a wildlife convention in Boise last week. A technicolor film Ducks Unlimited will be shown as part of the program.
Shepherd, who recently underwent major surgery, is now at home and progressing as well as expected, according to a Provo hospital report.
Bree's team in a tight win over Montpelier Bears 43 41 as Merrill Pugmire scored 18 for Sparta ns including 9 straight free throws. Dimick led the Bears with 18 and North Marsh topped Fielding 52 40 with Crump 20 and Law 15. North Marsh serves McCammon Lava Hot Springs and Arimo.
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