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Newspaper

Paris Post

Location

Paris, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1947

Page

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Fielding Spartans Beat Downey In Tight Local Game

The Fielding Spartans edged Downey 17 to 15 on the local floor in a defense dominated contest. Fielding led most of the game but Downey briefly held a two point edge before Budge and Hymas sealed the victory.

Fielding Spartans Downey Fielding Budge Hymas M. Matthews Wilkes M. Hymas R. Jensen M. Hill HL. Budge Yearsley "Ware Cutler Christensen Burrup Henderson Blosham Montpelier Bancroft Spartans Wielding M. Matthews R. Law Wilkes K. Arnell Im. Hymas Pugmire M. Hill H. Budge Lloyd Thornock R. Hatch Hansen M. Hatch Eliason

Supervisor schedules monthly county presence for winter

L. D. Crawford, supervisor for the Emergency Crop and Feed Loan, will be in Montpelier on the second Thursday and in Randolph Utah on the second Friday each month during winter. Debtors who have not contacted the supervisor for loan liquidations will have their cases sent to the Salt Lake office for legal action after January 9, 1948. The Daughters of Utah Pioneers held their annual Christmas party at Mrs Nina Deborn's home with a program and Santa Claus gifts.

L. D Ted) Crawford Montpelier Randolph Utah Crawford Salt Lake Daughters of Utah Pioneers Nina Dborn Guestea Santa Claus

Montpelier Woman Joins Atomic Energy Commission

Mrs. Marjeane Clark, longtime Soil Conservation Service employee in Montpelier, resigns Friday to take a Civil Service appointment with the Atomic Energy Commission at Richland Washington. Miss Glenna Peterson of Montpelier will replace her as office clerk in the Soil Conservation Service.

Marjeane Clark Soil Conservation Service Montpelier Atomic Energy Commission Richland Washington Jack Kennard Glenna Peterson Mrs. Clark The

Bear Lake Club to Hold Holiday Party

The Bear Lake Club of the USAC will host its annual holiday party at the Rainbow Rod and Gun Club in Montpelier on December 28 at 8 p.m. Free skating will be offered if the ice is suitable.

USAC Bear Lake Club Rainbow Rod & Gun Club Montpelier

Eastern Idaho Production Credit Assn to Become Farmer Owned

The Eastern Idaho Production Credit Association will become farmer owned on January 1 1948 following the retirement of $5000 in class A stock. Net earnings for 1947 exceed $37000 with a 4 percent dividend to stockholders of record at December 31. Total loans exceed $42000000 and reserves top $240000. Stockholders meetings are set for January 6 7 and 8 at Rigby Blackfoot and Preston with two directors to be elected.

Eastern Idaho Production Credit Association Pocatello Production Credit Corporation of Spokane Rigby Blackfoot Preston Carlyle Chaffin Idaho Falls Leon Murdock L. 8 Squires S. A Dunn Cliffford Warr Thos Health T W. Smith Rexburg O HE. Hendricks Swan Lake Clarence Hart

County Agent Office Highlights 1946 Extension Work

County extension staff nationwide guided 8 281 agents and 1 064 432 local leaders in 1946. 4-H enrollment reached 1 615 039, up 52 417 from 1945, with 89 4 H members enrolled in projects and 65 completing them. Bear Lake County reports 679 families visited, 805 office calls, 1 130 phone calls, 256 news articles, and 1 035 bulletins distributed.

Anaistante Bear Lake County

Experts Predict Bright 1948 Outlook for Idaho Farmers

University of Idaho extension economists report a likely good year for 1948 with solid domestic demand and a major uncertainty from inflation. Home spending should stay steady as durable goods and housing remain strong, while exports depend on foreign aid. Farm costs may rise with price uncertainties for the second half of 1948 and crop size.

University of Idaho Idaho USS Farmera

What Does Christmas Mean to Us?

A reflective piece questions modern Christmas focus. It urges remembering the Christ Child amid celebrations, noting many will overlook the spiritual meaning. It contrasts Bethlehem’s humility with present-day habits and calls for honoring Christ this holy day to pursue peace.

Europe God Christ Prince of Peace

Unusual Idaho Winter Sports Set for January

Two unusual events headline Idaho January sports with the All-America Cutter Racing Association starting its 1948 sleigh season in Idaho Falls January 17 18 and the second annual sno plane races at Dubois January 25. Organizers expect 40 cutter racers with $10 000 in prize money. preliminary events January 10 at Paris and entries cost 5. The circuit visits Soda Springs Montpelier Driggs Afton Jackson and Thayne before a February finale. Sno plane races at Dubois airport feature high speed craft racing abreast led by James Laird with national attention from last year’s Spencer event and Army observers.

All-America Cutter Racing Association Idaho Dubois E. Lansberry Driggs Cutter Racing Group Wyoming Sheriff Posse of Idaho Falls Roberta Slough Soda Springs Montpelier Drigg Afton Wyo Jackson Thayne Bear Lake Valley Paris James Laird Spencer Washington, D. C

Mrs Jesse Lewis Leaves Bear Lake Hospital After Pneumonia Attacks

Mrs. Jesse Lewis is discharged and brought home from Bear Lake hospital after suffering three pneumonia episodes.

Jesse Lewis Bear Lake Hospital

Christmas Programs Draw Large Crowds In Paris

Santa Claus arrived in Paris on schedule last Saturday night to a well attended program. Mrs Price provided cooperation for a free Saturday afternoon show led by Arthur Born and a committee including Juanita Smart Audrey Michaelson Glen Grimmett and John Hoge arranged the event.

Santa Claus Paris Price Arthur Born Juanita Smart Audrey Michaelson Glen Grimmett John Hoge

Missionary John R. Price Sends Christmas Greetings

John R. Price, a missionary laboring in the California Mission, sends Christmas and New Year wishes to his friends and associates. He notes he is enjoying his labors and extends warm greetings from Pres Fred J Price and family.

Fred J Price John R. Price California

Lanark Christmas Dance Set for December 27

The Lanark ward will hold its Christmas dance on Saturday December 27 in the ward chapel.

Lanark Ward

University of Idaho students return home for holidays

Mr and Mrs Dale Dunn and Mr and Mrs Earl Spencer with Lawrence Spencer and John Grimmett, University of Idaho Moscow students, arrived home Saturday to spend holidays. Mr and Mrs W Smith Hoge with Mrs W S Hoge drove to Blackfoot Saturday, returning Sunday. En route they dined with Miss Mildred Hillsweek in Pocatello and met Mr and Mrs Fred Klinke and daughter, who then went to Paris with her parents for the holidays. Mr Klinke plans to come down on Christmas Eve.

Dale Dunn Earl Spencer Lawrence Spencer John Grimmett University of Idaho At Moscow W. Smith Hoge W. S. Hoge Blackfoot Pocatello Mildred Hillsweek Fred Klinke

Missionary Carl Anderson to be honored at Friday dance

A farewell dance will be held in the St. Charles amusement hall on Friday January 2 to honor Carl Anderson who will depart for a mission to Iceland. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Kurt Anderson of St Charles and will enter the Mission Home in Salt Lake City on January 5 for pre mission training.

St. Charles Carl Anderson Mnland LIDS Carl Kurt Anderson Salt Lake City

Deadline Near for GI Insurance Reinstatement Without Exam

Veterans rush to reinstate National Service Life Insurance before December 31 when no medical exam is required. After that date a physical will be needed if policy lapsed over three months. Idaho Pacific Northwest figures show rising reinstatements. VA stresses GI insurance as a low cost protection for World War II veterans.

National Service Perry G.I Idgho Pacific Northwest Alaska Idaho Gooch

Funeral Services Held Thursday For Chas. Hendee

Funeral services for Charles Hendee, 63, who died Monday of last week at his Logan home, were held Thursday noon in the Logan 9th ward chapel. Burial was in Logan City Cemetery. He was born April 17, 1884, in Randolph Utah, married Hazel Corless in 1910 at Paris Idaho, and lived in Rich County before moving to Logan two years ago. Survived by widow, two daughters Mrs. William Hess Lewiston and Mrs. Kay Barton Logan, four grandchildren, two sisters Mrs. Laura Luck Towelo and Mrs. Floyd Rudolph Carr Idaho.

Charles Hendee Logan Logan 9Th Ward John Christensen 15Th Ward Logan City Randolph Utah Lula Berrer Hendee Hazel Corless Paris Idaho Rich County William Hess Lewiston Kay Barton Laura Luck Towelo Floyd Rudolph Carr

Idaho World War II Veterans Deaths Prompt Survivors Payments

More than 200 Idaho World War II veterans have died since discharge. Families may receive Social Security survivors payments if the veteran served at least 90 days and was not dishonorably discharged. Payments apply whether or not a Social Security card exists, but VA pension ineligibility blocks the benefit. Families should contact Social Security after a veteran’s death to secure any due payments.

Idaho Samuel E. Vance American Legion Veterans Administration Social Security Administration

Bruce couple hosts visit before California trip

Mr and Mrs James Bruce of Pocatello visited Saturday and stayed overnight at the home of Mrs Louise Grimmett on Monday. They were en route to California to visit their son Russell G Bruce.

James Bruce Pocatello Louise Grimmett California Russell G. Bruce

Local residents figure in string of auto mishaps

Last week local residents were involved in multiple accidents. Ernest D. Hymas his wife and son James wrecked a 1940 Chevrolet near Lava Hot Springs injuring Mrs Hymas with a dislocated jaw and James with a fractured nose while Mr Hymas suffered cuts. Palmer Tueller’s 1947 Studebaker was badly damaged after being struck beside Montpelier near railroad tracks. Harold Reese and companions lost control near Paria hitting a guard post and a telephone pole. his 1937 Chevrolet was a total wreck with minor injuries to others.

Ernest D. Hymas James Pocatello Lava Hot Springs Hymas Palmer Tueller Studebaker Montpelier Harold Reese Bloomington Paria Barrow Pit

Funeral Services Held for Jesse McMurray

Funeral services were held Wednesday for Jesse McMurray 80 of Montpelier who died Saturday at the home of Samuel H Hymas. Born October 3 1867 in Liberty he lived there most of his life before moving to Montpelier. Survivor is brother James A McMurray of Cardston Alberta Canada. Burial was in Liberty Cemetery.

Jesse McMurray Samuel H Hymas Montpelier MadMurray Liberty Lids Church James A. McMurray Cardston Alberts Canada Eugene Shepherd Matthews Mortuary Mont- Pelier James Olsen Idell Matthews Lyman BP. Shepherd Kenneth Matthews Hivan Morgan O T. Parker Mrzy Nora Hymas Liberty Cemetery T. L. Austin

Fielding Basketeers Rally In 4 12 Victory

Twenty years ago the Fielding basketeers defeated Lava Hot Springs 4 12 last Saturday night while Paris town team fell 38 to 8 to Soda Springs on Tuesday. The Lions club elected four directors at Friday’s meeting.

Lava Hot Springs Paris Town Soda Springs The Lions Club O. Moore F. T. Shepherd D.S. Price W. Smith Hoge

Engagement announced for Carol Lauritzen in Lava Hot Springs

Mrs. Isabelle Kofoed of Lava Hot Springs announces the engagement of her daughter Carol to Mr. Loyal Lauritzen son of Mr and Mrs W S Lauritzen of Paris. They plan a spring wedding.

Isabelle Kofoed Lava Hot Springs Carol Loyal Lauritzen Wm. S. Lauritzen Paris

Also Mentioned on This Page

T. Anthony Aaeae Laketown Lava Enee Montpelier Georgetown Eanee Preston Weston Grace Erenevate Pocatello Tourney Atomic Board Eastern Idaho Production Credit Assn United States Niaz AAA Santa Good Fellowship Dana AS Ory Mary and Joseph Christ Child Mary Chas. Hendee W. S. Averill Owen Shepherd Russell Clayton Seymour Sleight Edward Hymas Johnna Dougan Wilford W Bartschi Chas Bartschi Noonan Lillie Irene Nelson Heber Nelson Rulon B. Lindsay Nounan Verma Agnes Nelson Adelbert H. Nelson BP. A. A. Hart Morris B. Athay Miles Evelyn Cole Albion State Normal Farrell M. Stewart Lawrence Stewart
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