01 Feb 1945
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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1945
Page
1
Nineteen men from Bear Lake county are summoned for the 14th pre induction physical examination on February 7 at Fort Douglas. Those reporting include Lloyd Dunn and several others from Montpelier and nearby towns, with listed last names and home towns.
Based on PTA president Lucille Crawford, a committee including Taft Budge Palmer Tueller and L L Deardorff will study needed health programs in the school. The Anti Tuberculosis association of the state will fund part of the program. Local findings will be sent to the state for possible approval and action.
Attendees at Grant Budge memorial services included Mr and Mrs Seth Budge and Logan, Mr and Mrs Amos Hulme, Mr and Mrs Lester Allred, Mrs Chas Goebel, Mr and Mrs H L Spencer, Mr Wilford Budge, Mr Taft Budge, Mrs Dallas Athay, Mrs Beulah Bolton, Mr R Pugmire, Mr and Mrs Edwin Shepherd, Mr Cynl Budge and Mrs Lena Fox of Ogden.
The Emerson School offers an operetta with no admission, set in the 2nd Ward chapel. A matinee is scheduled for Thursday Feb 1 at 2 pm in the same chapel, inviting the public to relive adventures of Tom Sawyer with a selected cast.
The Trekker and Blazer groups in Paris 2nd Ward Primary under Mrs Clear Price enjoyed a half hour with Marine Corporal Joe Barfuss home on furlough. Students Arlo Price Ray Crawford Shayne Heap Harold Vallentine Scott Law and Gary Price heard his advice and stories.
In the 2nd Ward chapel a Tuesday program for Relief Societies featured a talk on the Sacredness of the Human Body by Mrs. Gwendon Crawford and musical numbers by Psyche Spencer Silas Grimmett and Veda Shepherd. Amy Althay spoke on Mother’s Responsibility in Non-use of Liquor and Tobacco. The trio sang Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms. A social with light refreshments followed under the joint presidency.
Mr and Mrs Dallas G Athay hosted a chicken dinner Thursday honoring Cp Walter Bolton. Guests included Cp Bolton and family. Mrs A W Sheherd entertained her bridge club Friday with high score won by Mrs Innes. Saturday morning Mrs Jay Hann hosted her Primary class with several children and refreshments. Sunday evening a religious discussion was led by Cpt Clarence Rich at his home with many attendees. Wayne Haddock left for Shoemaker California for future duty. Morgan Rich celebrated his 77th birthday in Salt Lake City with relatives. Cpt Joe Barfuss spoke in the 2nd Ward Sacrament service about war and faith. Bruce Stucki and Dale Richards performed a trumpet duet of Moonlight Sonata.
Mayor Van Ness Vallentine announced a meeting with Utah Power & Light and a Preston representative to discuss reducing radio static in Paris. City officials expect cooperation to improve reception, noting issues may arise from faulty radios or poor instruments despite good condition.
Six new members were inducted into the Paris Lions Club at a Tuesday evening dinner at Hotel Paris. The event drew 31 attendees for the ceremony and entertainment including songs led by Lion William Jensen and speeches by L. L. Deardorff and A. W. Shepherd. The new members are Fenton Alfred Morris Athay Earl Bonham Henry Sparks Weldon Grandy and Van Ness Wallentine.
A report by ET CCS Director Clare highlights improved water safety across many Idaho communities. He notes compliance with recommendations for frequent bacterial testing and treatment, while warning about groundwater contamination in lava-bed regions and assumed purity in forested mountain areas. Strong entities include Idaho, Mc Call, Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Meridian, Nampa, Jerome, St Anthony, Sandpoint, and others.
County salvage chairman Jay B. Hann says the area is 8 or 10 tons short of the 30 ton waste paper quota and shipments are held until reached. Residents are urged to bundle waste paper now and notify Mr Hann or a Boy Scout who will arrange collection.
Mrs Thelma B Bunderson of St Charles is appointed clerk of the local Selective Service office in Paris. She succeeds Emma Bowen who has held the role for a year and is departing for Salt Lake City. Office hours run 9 am to 5 pm with no noon closure.
Dean Ward of Bloomington will play the leading male role in Balfe's The Bohemian Girl at Utah State Agricultural College on February 8, 9, and 10. Ward, a senior in the School of Agriculture, is joined by Lee Nielsen of Hyrum and Willard Kunzler of Willard in separate Thaddeus roles as the gypsy plot unfolds with a 45 piece student orchestra and faculty direction from W H Manning and N W Christiansen.
Almira Collings daughter of Mr and Mrs M H Collings of Paris Idaho married T S Ray V Stauffer U S Marine Corps son of Mr and Mrs C C Stauffer of Onaga Kansas in Logan at the home of Lyman Rich with Bishop Ira N Hayward officiating. The couple will honeymoon in California and reside in Mojave California where Sgt Stauffer will be stationed.
A Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue will be in Paris at the courthouse for three days February 22 23 and 24 to aid taxpayers required to file federal income tax before March 15 1945. The collector will also be at the Burgoyne Hotel in Montpelier from February 13 to 21.
Fielding High basketball team lost two games last week. On January 25 they traveled to Preston and were defeated 36 to 18.
Capt Phelps of Montpelier reported as a representative to the Salt Lake convention at a Daughters of Utah Pioneers meeting hosted by Mrs. Charles Rogers. Etta Bird read a history and life of Mary Ann Fowler Nate, a trio sang with piano, and Mrs. Rayford Stevens spoke on Pioneer Memorial Buildings before refreshments. Twenty three members attended.
A public PTA program is set for Wednesday February 7 at 8 p m in the Emerson gym under PTA auspices. The program features a Sth and 6th grade boys basketball game, musical number by Hattis Vallen tine, a talk by Mr Konardi of the Golf Conservation office, and a Montpelier dance review directed by Mrs Bush. Mrs Elmont Crawford, PTA president, invites everyone to attend.
Gene Browning reports confinement in Shoemaker California Hospital with Scarlet Fever though he is improving. The piece notes weekly club meetings for Sewing and Legion Auxiliary with members and hosts listed and a coast party for Mrs. Heber Hart’s second grade class followed by refreshments and a visit to the Clarence Rich home with a long list of attending children.
Eight men from Bear Lake county were inducted into the armed forces at Fort Douglas Utah on January 23. Marvin H Teuscher led the contingent with Eugene C Grimes as assistant leader. Army inductees include Howard A McMurray Montpelier Eugene C Grimes Montpelier William C Mapes Montpelier Derrel R Blenz Bern Lewis V Larsen Georgetown Raymond W Smith Georgetown. Navy inductees include Marvin H Teuscher Montpelier Evan W Shirley Fish Haven.
A letter from Morgan J. Rich reveals his son Sgt Sargeant Rich is serving in the Philippine Islands. He recounts a ceremonial message dated October 1, 1944, proclaiming Sgt Rich a member of the Ancient Order of the Deep aboard USS LST 1006 as he nears the equator.
The Sharon V Band releases a February schedule listing dances and reunions across multiple wards. Montpelier 2nd Ward Married Folks Dance on February 2, L Lanark Ward Reunion on February 2, Georgetown Ward Reunion on February 3, Cokeville LDS Ward hall on February 5, Bennington school gym on February 9, St. Charles M Men and Gleaner Girls dance on February 10, St Charles Ward Reunion on February 16, and Noonan school gym on February 117.
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