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Newspaper

Paris Post

Location

Paris, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1948

Page

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Fielding Cagers Win From Soda and Bancroft

The Fielding High Spartans won two basketball games last week, beating Soda Springs 28 26 on the Soda Springs home court after a second half rally led by Soda Springs center Christianson. Fielding also defeated Bancroft 89 19 in a separate nip and tuck reserve contest.

Fielding High Spartans Soda Springs Bancroft Fielding Spantans Soda Springs Cagers Christianson Fielding

Lions Club Christmas Party Delights Members and Families

About 90 Lions Club members, families, and guests enjoyed a Christmas program at the Exmrerson school gym. Santa distributed gifts to 53 children after a program by the children, then all had ice cream and cookies.

Lions Club Exmrerson School Santa Claus Santa

Wallace Chime Ringers to Play at Fielding High Jan 3

National Assemblies of Los Angeles bring The Wallace Chime Ringers to Fielding High School on January 3 1949 at 9 am. Neil and Frances Wallace present a unique program featuring giant Deagan triple octave chimes the carillonic chimes and novelty instruments with a two ton transportation setup and a focus on popular melodies.

National Assemblies of Los Angeles Fielding High School Wallaces Neil Francesa Frances Wallace Deagen

Appreciative Audience Hears Noted Pianist

The Bear Lake Cultural Arts Association presented Irving Wasserman Polish American pianist in a concert at the Stake Tabernacle last Thursday. His program opened with Chopin pieces and included works by Schumann and Liszt. The audience praised his clear tone brilliant technique and dynamic force. His brief explanations between numbers added to an enjoyable concert of the season.

Bear Lake Cultural Arta <Association Irving Wasserman Stake Tabernacle

MIA Plan Dance For Benefit Of Roller Skating

Mr Hugh Shepherd outlines a Bear Lake MIA fundraising dance to support winter preparations for a summer youth roller skating program. A Jan 7 free dance for adults will feature Simmons Orchestra from Grace with at the door contributions promising wholesome entertainment and a youth LEisure Time Insurance project.

Hugh Shepherd Bear Lake Stake Shepherd MIA Simmons Orchestra Grace

Advances in ROTC at Utah State AC Bear Lake Students

Logan native Logan H. Piggott advances to cadet major in Utah State Agricultural College ROTC during Scabbard and Blade event. Elmont W. Michaelson and Jack T. Cleveland named cadet captains. Charles S. Collier appointed cadet colonel to command the unit. ROTC regiment now 1500 cadets, 22 instructors. ten cadets named lieutenant colonels on regimental staff.

Logan Utah Ray H. Piggott Bloomington Utah State Agricultural College Reserve Officers Training Corps Utah State B. W. Timberlake USAC Hop Charles S. Collier Houston Texas Col. Timberlake Leutenant Col Her

Christmas Church Service Led by Taft Budge Preface

L D S Church column lists Bishop Taft Budge presiding with opening song Come Oh Thou King of Kings and sacrement hymn He Died the Great Redeemer Died. Alfred A Hart presides with Star of the East solo by Ann Ruth Lowe and closing Joy to the World. John Spencer conducts Christmas music with Darlené Rich Wayne Nye and Roy Nye as performers.

Taft P. Budge C. H. Grimmett Wredeemer Wm. G. Lauritzen Pres Alfred A. Hart Ann Ruth Lowe Amy Athay John ‘W. Spencer Darlené Rich Wayne Nye Henry Humpnerys Roy Nye Madge Hoge Delwin Orr

Sunday and weekday visitors to local homes

Mr and Mrs Wilford Lewis of Conda visited Alfred Rogers on Sunday. Miss Marjorie Bolton Mrs Ed Arnell and Ina Bolton of St Charles visited Dave Bolton on Tuesday. HE Rich and Mr Patterson of Salt Lake City were guests at W Smith Hoge home Monday evening on business in Montpelier and Paris.

Wilford Lewis of Conda Alfred Rogera Marjorie Bolton Ed Arnell Ina St. Charles Dave Bolton HE Rich Mr. Patterson Salt Lake City W. Smith Hoge Montpelier Paris

Paris Boys Arrested for Damaging Xmas Decorations

The City Marshal reports several boys from Paris and nearby areas were brought to court on charges of shooting street lights and destroying Christmas decorations with air rifles. One incident involved paying damages and a five dollar fine each. Another group was fined with the penalty suspended for good behavior, and the court kept several air rifles until the boys demonstrate proper use.

Paris

Bloomington Ward to Give Special Program Dec 26th

Bloomington Ward chapel hosts a Christmas program on Sunday December 26 featuring Gongty congregation singing Far Far Away on Judea s Plains and The Holy City. Alfred A Hart offers Jesus Once of Humble Birth with Arlo Stevens performing The Stranger of Galilee.

Bloomington Ward Gong Ty Congregation Judea Plains Alfred A. Hart Jesus the Holy City Arlo Stevens The Gallilee Paul Haddock Bethlehem Norma Hart A. O. Christensen Hilma Bateman Odeltha Bainter Elaine Hart

Mrs Emily Rich Heads to Utah for Holiday With Daughters

Mrs. Emily Rich left Monday for Utah to spend the holidays with her daughters, visiting relatives and enjoying the season.

Emily Rich Utah

Garden City Visitors and Stanford Student Guest

Mr and Mrs Jesa Scheidegger were Sunday visitors at the Jay Hodges home in Garden City. Jay B Hann arrived from Palo Alto California to spend Christmas vacation with his parents. Jay is a student at Stanford University.

Jesa Scheidegger Jay Hodges Garden City Jay B. Hann Palo Alto Calif Jay Stanford University

Dancing lesson attendees at Montpelier ward event

Those attending the dancing lessons in Montpelier last week included Mr and Mrs Floyd Lewis dance directors Mr and Mrs Elwood Parker Ross and Lyman Smart and Duane Hansen and Ann Grimmett directors of the 2nd ward Mr and Mrs Morris Athay Roy Nye and Adelia Stucki of the 1st ward The lessons were held every evening from 8 to 11.

Montpelier Floyd Lewis Stake Elwood Parker Ross Lyman Smart Duane Hansen Ann Grimmett 2Nd Ward Morris Athay Roy Nye Adelia Stucki

Emerson School Charitable Christmas Gift To CARE

Emerson school teachers and pupils contributed 100 to CARE for overseas aid. Ten packages will be sent to France, Holland, England and Germany with food clothing and blanket items.

Emerson School Europe France Holland England Germany

Fine Crowd Attemd Xmas Program in Paris Saturday

A large crowd braved the cold last Saturday evening to enjoy a splen did Christmas program. Santa Claus arrived in a horse drawn sleigh to distribute candy and nuts to all the children present. Nearly 1200 sacks were given out by the Bear Lake Rangers with Burdette Pugmire as master of ceremonies.

Santa Bear Lake Rangers Burdette Pugmire Rangers Santa Claus

Paris 2nd ward Mutual group meets for play and caroling

The Special Interest group of the Paris 2nd ward Mutual held a Tuesday meeting with 17 members, featuring a speech department program. This week a one act play was presented and members went caroling, followed by chili and crackers.

Paris

Daughters of Utah Pioneers Hold Christmas Party

The Daughters of Utah Pioneers held their annual Christmas gathering at Mrs. Nina Bborn home last Thursday afternoon. Helpers included Mrs. Ettie Bird and Mrs. Della Hulme. Santa arrived and gift exchange followed with a program of trios, duets, readings, jokes, and musical numbers by local members and relatives.

Daughters’of Utah Pioneers Nina Bdborn Ettie Bird Della Hulme Santa Claus Della Pope Mattie Hildt Marjean Jensen Ann Hulme Ned Wayne Budge Mozelle Budge Grace Smedley Cassie Innes Reading Mildred Jacobson Ruth Ann Smart Merilyn Grimmett Bina Brown Lucile Hulme Lois Athay Lynn Budge Atory Mimi Parker

Naomi Passey and Henry Grandy Wed in Soda Springs

Naomi Passey and Henry Grandy were married last Friday in Soda Springs. A reception at their home followed with relatives and friends enjoying a fine dinner. The couple plan to reside in Paris and have received many gifts.

Naomi Passey Henry Grandy Soda Springs Mrs. Grandy Paris

Hospital Advisory Council of Idaho Meets at McCall

Eugene Shepherd attended the Hospital Advisory Council of Idaho meeting in McCall Idaho for its final quarterly conference. The council limited sessions to detail and policy matters tied to ongoing projects in Salmon Caldwell Montpelier Weiser Blackfoot.

Eugene Shepherd Hospital Advisory Council of Idaho McCall Blackfoot

Local and Personal Social Happenings Across Communities

Clifford Sizemore visited business in Salt Lake Thursday. The Andersons and their sons from Central visited at the William Jensen home Friday evening. Lucille Crawford and Orlean Innes visited Montpelier on Thursday. Ben Stewart of Los Angeles arrived to visit his mother Kate Rich. Sherman Lowe attended a Lions meeting in Bancroft Thursday. Marlin Parker and family spent several days in Salt Lake City. Garth Nichols and family from Randolph visited Wednesday, his mother accompanied them to Paris for a visit. The Fireside group caroled Sunday evening then went to Mrs. Wallace Stuck's for hot chili. William Stell and son Billy of Logan arrived Friday to holiday at A. W Shepherd’s. Ferris Hese and family were Sunday dinner guests at the Bird home. Jack Richards arrived from New Mexico to spend holidays with his mother Myrtle Richards. Bruce Stucks, U of I Moscow student, returned home to spend holidays with his parents. Bernarr Humpherys left Wednesday to return to his work in San Diego after spending the week with his parents. Jss Scheidegger hosted a gathering Saturday evening for Mrs. Dorie Gambling’s birth anniversary with friends and lunch.

Marlin Parker Baby Salt Lake City Garth Nichols Randolph Paris Bruce Stucks U of I Moscow Wm. B. Stuck

Early Montpelier settler Ann Perkins dies at 86

Ann Marie Perkins 86 a longtime Montpelier resident died Friday at her daughter’s home. Born April 1862 in Bountiful Utah she moved with her family to Montpelier in 1865. Survived by seven of ten children 42 grandchildren 89 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Funeral Monday in Montpelier First Ward chapel with Bishop Royal Clark officiating burial in Montpelier cemetery.

Ann Marie Perkins Montpelier Joseph A. Burgoyne Bountiful Utah John Ann Mallett Bunney Paris John A. Perkins Perkins

M Men and Gleaners Banquet and Dance Dec 29

A semi formal gayla for Men and Gleaners on Wednesday Dec 29 at 7:30 in Bloomington ward hall with a banquet followed by a dance at 9 in the Pana pavilion. Simmons orchestra will play with a floor show. Tickets sold by listed girls across multiple towns.

Bloomington Ward Gall Pana Pavilion Simmons Thelma King Sharon Lou Jean Morgen Liberty Lucille Hulme Libby Anderson St. Charles Rosa Lée Johnson Ovid Dora Lee Passey Lanark Deloris Loveland Garden City Rita Collings Paris Verna A. Jensen Rose Kearl Laketown Gloria Stock Fish Haven

Former Paris Residents Praise Local Newspaper The Post

A Mississippi Valley letter from Los Angeles expresses affection for The Post, stating it keeps former Paris residents informed about progress, town affairs, and old friends. Mr and Mrs Moroni Minson send warm regards and best wishes for the paper's continued success.

Paris Mrs. Moroni Minson Los Angeles Calif

Emerson School Wishes Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Emerson School students and teachers extend season greetings to all, celebrating Christmas and the coming New Year with warm wishes.

Emerson School

Fine Arts Club Meeting at Stucki Home

Members gathered December 15 at 8 p m at Leonora Stucki’s home. Wanda Rich reviewed Tammy's Time Out with Darlene Booth Louise Stock Ruth Pug mire Meryl Ward Hilma Bateman and Carol Ward in attendance. Refreshments were served at the close.

Fine Arts Club Leonora Stucki Wanda Rich Tammy Darlene Booth Louise Stock Ruth Pugmire Meryl Ward Hilma Bateman Carol Ward

First Ward Relief Society Dance Schedule Noted

The schedule lists events tied to the 1st Ward Relief Society and Stake MIA dances, including a Gold & Green Ball at Bear Lake Rangers and a Sweetheart Ball. Activities reference High School venues and community clubs such as Paris Lions Club, with dates or sequences not clearly defined.

1St Ward Relief Society T. Charles God & Green MIA Relief Society Debhebas Seminary Aunalends Hte MIA Tata Lanark Paris Lions Club Btake Gold & Green Ball Bear Lake Rangers of Apadelgan -Oaly High School Ere Error High School Stake Sweetheart Ball Intellye

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