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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1955
Page
1
In a tensed Idaho high school tilt Star Valley falls 58 to 24 against Montpelier as Valley’s defense locks down. Star Valley shot poorly, making two field goals in 44 attempts while Montpelier keeps the pace with disciplined offense and steady free throws.
An OCR readout lists multiple December and February activities across Paris and Bloomington including Lions Club events, high school dances and balls, Farm Bureau meetings, Emerson PTA activities, and a basketball tournament schedule. It notes Gold and Green Ball festivities, junior prom, pep clubs, and various public gatherings with scattered dates and locations.
Thomas Daniels was inducted into the U S Navy after traveling by bus from Paris via St Charles to the examination site on December 6. Leonard Grover Jewett, formerly of Noonan, was called for a physical and transferred to Salt Lake City where he is now living.
Averill A. Pugmire born April 26, 1920 in St. Charles Idaho. son of La Mont and Myrtle Pugmire. Navy service includes Iwo Jima and Okinawa training ship. law degree from San Francisco College of Mortuary Science. active church leader and Mutual/Sunday School director in Hillcrest Ward. Married Maurine Stewart in 1944 Mesa Temple. later work in San Diego and Linda Vista area. party after service followed by car accident and hospital care. family known for devotion and community service.
The Paris Lions announce an eight team outlaw basketball tournament at Fielding High School gym from December 29 to 31. Teams listed include Randolph Cokeville Montpelier 2nd Ward Bear Lake Club USAC Soda Springs Kraft Cheese and Ovid the defending champions. Organizers are Allen Stephens Lloyd Lewis Charles Wyler and Willard Hansen.
The Fielding High School Band and Mixed Chorus will present a concert on Wednesday December 21 at 7 p m in the high school auditorium directed by Merlin Whatcott music instructor The program includes Mixed Chorus Girls Glee Band ensembles and soloists with Bill Bird as master of ceremonies Marlene Piggott at piano Adell eet iti violin obbligato and a trumpet duet by Neil Morgan and Richard Stocker a vocal trio by Maurine Athay Merlyn Taylor and Carolyn Lewis. Student crew includes Booth Wallentine Ione Budge Anita Hairup and Udell Williamson.
Bear Lake County stockmen and wives are invited to a December 16 meeting at 7 30 PM in Montpelier. Ira Clark and Jay B Ham will discuss livestock range management problems in the Bear Lake District. Sponsored by the Elk Valley Cattlemen s Association and local Soil Conservation District supervisors with a special program for the public.
The Fielding High School Senior Ball will be held Saturday evening at the Paris Pavilion. The Clefs from Star Valley will provide music for the formal event themed Moments to Remember. Admission is 50 cents for couples and 25 cents for ladies.
In Laketown tournament action at North Rich, South Rich claimed the championship with a 67 82 win over Kemmerer and the final standings list North Rich as runner up Kemmerer third Cokeville fourth. Brent Weston of North Rich led scoring with 40 points followed by Alan Wamsley 27 from North Rich and Diamond Cokeville 22. A dance followed the Saturday games.
Randolph Utah wool producers must file payment applications under the New Wool Program. Rich County ASC urges timely submission with sales documents and certifications after each sale to avoid missing paperwork. Loans on wheat barley and oats available through January 3 1958 with January 15 deadline for loan applications and inspections.
Specialist Darrell H. Sorenson, 23, of Ovid Idaho with Merlyn Sorenson and his parents, took part in the largest joint Army Air maneuver since World War II. Stationed at Fort Polk Louisiana he serves as clerk typist with Headquarters and Service Company of the 1st Engineer Construction Battalion. He entered the Army in March 1954 and trained at Fort Ord California.
Maxine Moedi and Ronald Brizzee wed at Bakersfield Chapel Rigby in a ceremony attended by families from Grant Menan Paris and Ovid. Maid of honor Shirley Poole bridesmaids Kay Jensen Carolyn Sorgenen. best man Noel Brizzes ushers Bruce Tall Arlo Jorgensen. doorkeeper Lynn Moedi. Reception hosted by bride’s parents with guests listed.
Recorder Sam V Tunke reports a large rise in fees as the Bear Lake county office handles extensive work. Pacific Northwest Pipeline Corp filed for a 222 000 word mortgage deed to J P Morgan and Co and paid 264 60 in fees. Similar filings occur in ten Idaho counties with mining notices 50 Utah Power and Light easements and many deeds tied to highway 89 development. From 1955 to Dec 12 146 instruments filed this year.
Frank Bolton honored as he marks his 88th birth anniversary with a family dinner at his Paris Idaho home. Attendees include F Leslie Bolton Rudy Bolton and other relatives from St Charles Conds Ogden Sterling Idaho and nearby towns. Born December 11 1867 in New York he moved with family to Providence Logan Utah then Paris Idaho where he has resided. He is father of eight with six living and has 34 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren.
Pfc Larry M Parker of the U S Army from Lanark Texas joins 110000 Army personnel and 30000 air force units in Sagebrush the large post World War II joint exercise at Ft Polk Louisiana He trained as a track vehicle repairman at Aberdeen Proving Grounds and will return to Ft Bliss around January 15 1986
Mr and Mrs Earl Hemmert and families of Conda and Soda Springs visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Hemmert and families. Mr and Mrs Robert Kerns entertained Friday evening at a dinner party for Mr and Mrs Dick Morgan and Mr and Mrs Ellsworth Bagley of Montpelier. Mr and Mrs John Long and Mr and Mrs Jack Gesler of Paris attended. Bob Ainsworth and John Long headed the pinning contest for first place.
A Friday evening birthday gathering celebrated George Wyler Palmer and Charles Wyler at the Grnest Armatega residence. Guests included Mrs Waller Ward Mr and Mrs George Palmer Mr and Mrs Wood Parker and other family friends.
Santa Claus will visit Paris Saturday delivering candy to all kids. The program begins at 1 80 with shows at Novelty Theatre and 3 15 second show followed by a 20 minute musical in the courthouse. Santa plans to distribute candy about 5 30, a tradition by Bear Lake Rangers Parisians Club and the City.
Negotiations wrapped up between Bear Lake Valley Dairy, Paris Dairymen’s Cooperative Association, and Rowland Brothers Dairy of Pocatello for complete ecocoem and packaging of Bear Lake grade A dairy products in cartons at Rowland plant. Dairy official T Ben Rowland notes efficiency and savings passed to producers. Arch Vallentine says new alliance boosts Bear Lake dairy economy and enables further projects. current distribution includes Montpelier Paris Georgetown St Charles Fish Haven Garden City Laketown Randolph Cokeville among others.
Utah Power & Light offers free electricity for holiday lights in about 123 Utah towns and cities and parts of Wyoming from Dec 1 to Jan 1. The program runs from dusk to midnight and includes service connections for decorations. In the previous year the company provided 222000 kilowatt hours of power for the season.
Public Assistance positions require exams administered by the Personnel Council Department. Depositions for cane workers stenographers and clerks will be used to establish registers for future appointments. About ninety percent of exam passers gain opportunities. applications on department forms are available at county offices and state offices. Apply by December 26, 193?
A fragmentary line mentions Tuesday talent with his family hare, indicating a small note on a performer and relatives. Details are unclear in the OCR snippet, offering minimal context about event, location, or identities.
Bear Lake County Farm Bureau Board met in Montpelier city hall Monday December 22 with Chairman Eugene B Stucki presiding. Harold Redford state district I organizer spoke on the state membership drive kickoff January 26 and Boise meeting February 6. members Lester Skinner and Dean Ward were named as organization men for Bear Lake. First vice president Wo Rox discussed expenses of a Washington trip funded by the State and Farm Bureau for members meeting quotas. County Agent Botherns thanked the bureau for trophies awarded to 4 H boys and girls at the County Fair and asked Miss Barbara Kitchenz home demonstration agent to the board for support in scheduling Farm Institute in March.
Mr and Mrs Glenn Michaelsen of St Charles announce the marriage of their son Glenn Dean to Miss Maxine Teuacher the daughter of Mr and Mrs Fritz Tauscher of Montpelier The ceremony occurred December 8 in Virginia City Nevada.
Last Thursday the Fielding PRA held its annual Fathers and Sons gathering with a judging contest and a film program. Winners received chocolates and candy. the FFA member Thomas Smedley topped the contest. The group sold Christmas cards to fund their summer trip through Washington Oregon and North Idaho. A cooperative contest is planned for December 17 at Grace with a potential trip to North Carolina State University funded by the Cooperation Association of Idaho.
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