Montpelier Boy Killed in France November 28
Mr and Mrs Fred Hunzeker of Montpelier received word from the War Department that their son Howard W Hunzeker was killed in action in France on November 28. He served with Patton s 3rd Army, had been in France only 10 days, and was born October 7, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hunzeker
Montpelier
War Department
Howard W Hunzeker
France
Mrt
Hunzeker
Patton
3Rd Army
Pat Hunzeker
Pfc Ross Bunderson Completes Year Overseas in Indies
Pfc. Ross R Bunderson from St Charles has completed one year of duty in the East Indies. A former Fielding High School student in Paris he is 23 and farmed before enlisting in August 1942. He trained at Camp Roberts and holds the Good Conduct medal. He participated in the Hollandia operation and aided Gen Douglas MacArthur’s advance toward Tokyo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Ross Bunderson
East Indies
Netherlands East Indies
Ross R.bunderson
St Charles
Fielding High School
Paris
Bunderson
Camp Roberts
Calif
Hollandia
Douglas MacArthur
Tokyo
Garden City Couple Honored on Silver Wedding Anniversary
On December 4 Mr and Mrs Lamont Scofield hosted a gathering at Lakota to honor Bishop and Mrs Milford Loveland on their silver wedding anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs P A Spence Mr and Mrs Marion Freeman Mr and Mrs LaVarr Pope Mr and Mrs Clinton Satterthwaite Mr and Mrs Sart Satterthwaite and others. A white and silver wedding cake centered the table and games followed with prizes for high and low scores. The couple received a floor vase as a gift from the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamont Scofield
Lakota
Milford Loveland
Chick An
P A. Spence
Marion Freeman
LaVarr Pope
Clinton Satterthwaite
Sart Satterthwaite
Hoatesa
Althea Satterthwaite
Bishop
Funeral Attended by Relatives From Afton and Preston
Mr and Mrs LeGrand of Afton and several Allreds from Afton Preston and Fairview attended the funeral for Mrs Ezra Allred here Tuesday. The out of town group included Mr and Mrs Parley L Allred Mr and Mrs Guy Allred and Mrs Joe Tayson Mrs Elma Rich and Mrs Roy Merritt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeGrand
Afton
Gilbert Allred
Joe Tayson
Elma Rich
Roy Merritt
Marvin Rich
Fairview
Parley L. Allred
Guy Allred
Preston
Ezra Allred
Fielding Cagers Win From Randolph Quintet
Fielding High School basketball team edged Rich County 31 to 28 at Randolph Utah last Friday. The next night they lost to South Cache 39 to 16 in their Utah trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph
Utah
Rich County
South Cache
Paris Pioneer Woman C Wallentine Dies at 77
Mrs C Wallentine of Paris died Sunday after long illness. Born July 30 1864 in Lehi Utah she came to Bear Lake as an infant and lived in Paris her entire life. Survived by ten children 33 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren with seven grandsons in the armed forces. Funeral held Wednesday in Paris 2nd ward chapel with remarks by church leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Wallentine
Wallentine
Lehi
Utah
Charles Oakey
Mary Ann Passey
Bear Lake
Charles C Rich
Paris
Christian W. Vallentine
Herman Wilker
Ogden
Quincy Welker
Montpelier
Siver Nielson
Ovid
Armeda Wallentine
Denver
Colo
Wrr. L
Leo
Archie
Smith Wallentine
Walter Lewis
Java
Relief Society
Paris 2Nd Ward
Edwin T. Shepherd
Pres
Silas L. Wright
Montpelier Stake
Mer’ James Olsen
O H. Grimmett
P. M Willams
W Smith Hoge
R. W Wallentine
2nd Ward Sunday School Program Highlights
Sunday evening program by the 2nd Ward Sunday school features Congregation Prayer by Walter Bird songs by Kindergarten and Primary Department talks including The Juvenile by Josephine Lewis Music for Sunday School by Moselle Budge Order in Sunday School by pp. O H Grimmett Thanks for the Sunday School by Weldon Grandy Congregation Prayer conducted by Henry Sparks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Lewis Song
Moselle Budge
O H Grimmett
Weldon Grandy Long
Henry Sparks
Funeral Services Friday For Mrs Harold Pugmire
Funeral services were held Friday at 1 p.m. in the Liberty ward chapel for Mrs. Harold Pugmire who died December 6. The service included wardsworthy songs, invocations, talks by church leaders and a duet by Arlin and Landon Pugmire. Interment followed in Liberty cemetery with dedication of the grave by John S. Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Ward
Harold Pugmire
My Father
T. L. Austin
the Swallow
Arlin Pugmire
Landon Pugmire
James A. Hymas
Frank Brown
Link
Mrs. Whitney Transtrum
Presa
Fred Price
Wm. K. Matthews
BP. E. D. Hymas
Liberty Cemetery
John S. Morgan
Card of Thanks for Harold Pugmire
Expresses gratitude to those who assisted during bereavement and for floral offerings for Harold Pugmire.
Sudden Illness Claims Life of Mrs Lavern Nelson
Mrs EuDora Christensen Nelson died at La Montpelier hospital after an acute illness. Born August 12, 1896 in Bloomington, she attended University of Idaho Southern branch at Pocatello. She married La Vera N. Nelson November 5, 1919 and leaves husband, seven children, mother, sisters, and brothers. Funeral services set for Thursday at 1 pm in the Bloomington ward chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EuDora Christensen Nelson
la Montpelier
Charles C
Mary Ann Jarvis Christensen
Nelson
Bloomington
University of Idaho
Pocatello
LaVera N. Nelson
Ulmia and Relief Society
LaVan_Nelson
Elom Krogue
Rosamond Nelson
Marjean Nelson
Mary Ann Christensen
Bloomngton
First Ward Sunday School Program Highlights Community Event
The First Ward Sunday School hosted a Sunday evening program featuring music, poems, sermons, and readings from Congregation members. Performers included Jane Stuod, Blaine Sleight, Glen Mattson, Lou Ann Athay, Mary Ann Weat, and Beth Smith with others joining in choir and verse. A baby announcement and veteran reemployment outreach followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Stuod
Sherman Lowe
Blaine Sleight
Little Black Brother
Orvin Budge
Glen Mattson
Jesus
Lou Ann Athay
Mary Ann Weat
Joseph Smith
Notable Utah defense group travels to Clearfield
The Deseret News shows a group heading to defense work at Clearfield Utah. Included are Misses Lola and Alvera Lindsay of Salt Lake City, daughters of Lionel Lindsay formerly of Ovid Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deserete News
Clearfield
Utah
Lola
Alvera Lindsay
Salt Lake City
Lionel Lindsay
Ovid, Idaho
Sixth War Loan Nears Close In Bear Lake County
The Sixth War Loan Drive nears completion as Bear Lake County lags with a $223,000 quota. Geneva’s $6,500 target was nearly doubled by bond purchases, while Bern Raymond Pegram and Wardboro met their quotas per county chairman Al Thiel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Lake County
Geneva
Bern
Raymond
Pegram
Wardboro
al Thiel
Mrs Iona Hayes Bunderson Dies After Illness
Mrs Iona Hayes Bunderson of St Charles died after a three day illness at a Montpelier hospital. Born April 26 1817 in Georgetown to Wilford and Althea Hayes she married Grant Bunderson in Logan on Sept 13. Survived by husband two children three sisters funeral Friday at 2 in Georgetown ward chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iona Hayes Bunderson
St. Charles
Montpelier Hospital
St Charles Woman Nancy Hunt Alfred Dies in Pocatello
Mrs. Nancy Hunt Alfred, a pioneer resident of St Charles, died Wednesday morning at her daughter’s home in Pocatello after a lingering illness. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Andrew Thompson of Pocatello and Mrs. Autumn Rich of Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Hunt Alfred
St. Charles
Andrew Thompson
Pocatello
Autumn Rich
Georgetown
Sgt Ezrie Peterson Wounded in Philippines
Sgt. Ezrie A. Peterson seriously wounded in action on Leyte October 27. Parents Mr and Mrs. Augustus Peterson of St. Charles were informed last week. Peterson entered service June 5, 1941 and went overseas April 16, 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezrie A. Peterson
Leyte
Augustus Peterson
St. Charles
Peterson
Daughters of Utah Pioneers Meet at Nina Oborn Home
The Daughters of Utah Pioneers will meet at Mrs Nina Oborn's home on Thursday December 21 at 2 pm A Christmas program directed by Mrs Hugh Shepherd and Mrs LaMar Bborn will be presented Gifts will be exchanged and all members are urged to attend with invitation extended to interested individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Utah Pioneers
Nina Oborn
Hugh Shepherd
LaMar Bborn
Rial
Victory Bond drive appeals to support troops
Community urged to back the Pacific war effort with a $100 War Bond purchase. Message emphasizes enlistment support and solidarity with soldiers as the nation mobilizes for ongoing conflict.
Former Bloomington Man Killed in Fall at Blackfoot
Leon Thornock aged 37 a Rose farmer in Bingham county was killed Tuesday night at the Utah Idaho Sugar factory in Blackfoot when a wheel struck him after a fall at work. He was born January 1907 in Bloomington and resided in Blackfoot for 16 years. He is survived by his widow Helen Gardner six children two brothers and a sister. Funeral services were held Sunday in the Rose Lodge chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Thornock
Rose
Bingham County
Blackfoot
Mr. Thornock
Bloomington
Mathew W. Thornock
Helen Gardner
Salt Lake City
William
Gwen
Nyle
Maxine
Clair
Nola Thornock
Ralph Thornock
Bancroft
Ross Thornock
Cokeville
Mia
Dna Clyde
Springville
Utah
Mrs Liddle Vallentine Allred dies after long illness
Mrs. Liddle Vallentine Allred widow of Ezra Allred died Friday evening December 6 at her daughter’s home in Bloomington after two and a half years illness. Born December 2, 1880 in Paria she was active in the LDS church and served on the Old Folks committee for 16 years. Survived by two sons four daughters and twelve grandchildren with services held Tuesday at the Paris Second Ward chapel and interment at Paria Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liddle Vallentine Allred
Ezra Allred
Ben Bateman
Bloomington
Paria
Christian
Elizabeth Caldwell Vallentine
Logan Temple
LD8
Paris
Old Folks
Fenton R. Alred
E. Wayne Allred
Galt Lake City
Thomas Cheney
Blackfoot
J. Wendell Stucki
Rexburg
Marion A. Ward
Idaho Falls
Bens Bateman
Breers
Robert Mistine
Long Beach
Calif
Wes Caldwell
Ogden
Gratitude Expressed by Family of Mrs W Ezra Alfred
The family thanks relatives and friends for kindness during illness and after the death of their mother. They appreciate the many floral offerings and acknowledge the Relief Society of the Bloomington ward for their neighborly support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ezra Alfred
Relief Society of
Bloomington Ward
Paris 2nd Ward Reunion Party Held in Emerson Gym
The Paris Second Ward hosted a reunion party last Friday evening in the Emerson gym with a large crowd attending a buffet supper. The program included community singing remarks by Bp. O. H. Grimmett a trio Spencer sisters a Jane Shepherd reading Earl Bonham high school group double trio Thayer Barrus Joyce Benson a duet by Mr and Mrs James Olsen and a Bloomington quartet. The evening closed with dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Second Ward
Emerson Gym
BP. O. H. Grimmett
Spencer Aisters
Jane Shepherd
Reading
Earl Bonham
Thayer Barrus
Joyce Benson
Mia
James Olsen
Bloomington
Mirl Hymas Returns on 21 Day Furlough to Liberty
Special Government Agent Mirl Hymas arrived home Wednesday for a 21 day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Hymas of Liberty. He had been in the armed forces for three years with service in South America, India, Iraq and Arabia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirl Hymas
L. A. Hymas
Liberty
Mirl
South America
India
Lran
Iraq
Arabia
Emerson School Christmas Program Planned for Dec 21
The Emerson school will present its annual Christmas program in the Second Ward chapel on Thursday evening December 21 at 8 oclock. Pupils directed by teachers invite the public to attend this festive event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson School
Second Ward
Rich airman earns Distinguished Unit Badge in Italy
Amasa McKay Rich of Paris Idaho, an aerial gunner with a 15th Air Force heavy bombardment group in Italy, is awarded the Distinguished Unit Badge. Maj Gen Nathan F Twining pins the streamers after a mission against Vienna’s Zwölfaxing Airdrome and ME-109 fighter assembly bases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
15Th Aaf
Italy
Szgt
Amasa McKay Rich
Paris
Idaho
15Th Air Force
Nathan F. Twining
15Th Army Air Force
Vienna
Austria
Braf T & Lower
United States of America
John Mf. Price
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Col
Bertram C. Harrigon
Leesburg
Trout plants circulate in Bloomington Creek
Game conservation officer Diana Messenger reported 20,000 rainbow trout planted in Bloomington Creek. The fish measured about three inches, stocking the stream last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Diana Messenger
Bloomington, Creek
Loyal Lauritzen Wounded in France in November
Mr and Mrs William Lauritzen learned from the War Department that their son Private Loyal C Lauritzen was seriously wounded on November 16 while on active duty in France. He was later able to send a telegram saying he was getting along fine and hoped to see them soon. Lauritzen was drafted January 17 1944 and serves in an armored division of the Infantry overseas briefly before his injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ‘Lauritzen
War Department
Pvt
Loyal C. Lauritzen
France
Lauritzen
Loyal
Armed Forces
Infantry
Spartanette Club Presents High School Assembly Program
The Spartanette assembly on Dec 8 featured prayers by Alma Burton and student announcements by Noreen Beck Evelyn Johnson and William Matthews. Literary and art awards went to May Per for a Thanksgiving story. The program included a trio by Noreen Beck Verla B and Rhea Spencer, a skit The Biggest Liar, roles by Esther Law Lola Dean Lewis Norma Hart Marjean Vallentine Ramona Nielson Ora Lew Carmena Parker Bonnie Jean Krogue and a piano solo by Rae Kendall. One act play Life with Willie starred Dale Richards Norma Price Lash Lake Bruce Stucki Afton Bhorm and Lela Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spartanette
Alma Burton
Noreen Beck
Evelyn Johnson
William Matthews
May Per
Verla B
Rhea Spencer
Akit
Charactera
Esther Law
Lola Dean Lewis
Norma Hart
Marjean Vallentine
Ramona Nielson
Ora Lew
Carmena Parker
Bonnie Jean Krogue
Rae Kendall
Willie
the Charactera
Dale Richards
Norma Price
Lash Lake
Bruce Stucki
Afton Bhorm
Lela Parker
Also Mentioned on This Page
Garden City
2Nd Ward
Walter Bird
Frank Rigney
John D.bulkeley
Bulkeley
General MacArthur
Corregidor
Adventurers & Boy Scout
Trood
Hackettstown
Lavern Nelson
First Ward Sunday School
The
Wayne ‘Porter
Ray Reeder
Beth Smith
Leale Bolton
Leonora
Stucki
Beth
Dan C. Rich
Della Scheidegger
Coingtemntion
Wilford Budge
Tim Matthews
Carroll Secrist
Logan
Secrist
LaMoyne Matthews
Kenneth Matthews
Asa Hayes
Fish Haven
Lanark
Sharon
Bern Dee Eeveres
Noonan
Bennington
Raymond Pegram
Dingle
Grant Bunderson
Sgt
Philippines
Ada
Ives
Diane Rich
LaRee Orr
First Ward Mutual
LaRue Crawford
A. McKay Rich
Spartanette Club
H. S. Assembly
Lyman A. Hystias
Robert Dunford
Philip, Hulme
Blaine Dunford
Virginia Madsen
Philip Hart
Lab Ahd
Audrey
Michaelson
Mildred Anderson
Wyone Wilks
Norma Pugmire
Flora Michaelson
Jennie Spidell
Emily Rich
Fred J. Price
J. Henry Humpherys
Bert Bunderson
Harvey K Matthews
Eugene Hart
Leslie Bolton
Cyril Budge
Marion Beck
Taft Budge
Pardical Health
Lary Bae
Hanley Ralls
A. Buerato Dennst
Peo Foo of
Wep Aeais
Momenstet
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