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Newspaper

Paris Post

Location

Paris, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1956

Page

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Artans Down Montpelier Bears in Hard Fought Battle

In a tight game at Montpelier, Artans defeated the Bears 54 to 43 on their court. Ray Hums scored 18 and Sterling 12 for Artans while Soelier went 7 of 16 from the line for Montpelier. Fielding reserves later fell 42-41 to Montpelier, with remaining schedule set for Soda Springs South Rich Grace and district tournament games.

Oscarson Fielding Goar Montpelier Bears Bears Spartans Ray Hums Sterling Fielding Peterson Homer Soelier Sete Deic Big Senate Terror Waasglbeertae Fidding Montpelier Soda Springs South Rich Grace North Gem Bancroft Ban Gem Cowboys Steet Humpherys Tocker Aussi Budge Assey Aeenee Ogers Eeaae Bianstrum Valientine Sewers Jes Serene Ae Fee Ie. Varsity

Bloomington Old Folks Party and Various School Activities

A busy community calendar lists February events including the Old Folks Party, various PTA gatherings, Gold and Green Ball, basketball games, Farm Bureau activities, American Legion musical events, and notable PTA functions in Paris and Fielding. The schedule also mentions MIA leadership, FFA public speaking, Rose Prom, Relief Society, welding club, and band and chorus concerts with multiple school and civic groups participating.

Bloomington Erson Farm Bureau American Legion PTA Paris R. G. Party MIA FFA Parise Relief Society Party Farm Emerson Pta Welding Rep Club St Charles Old Moka April Mia Fielding Pta Janier Prom Fielding Band & Chorus Hmarson Pta

Repair Work at UP&L Camp Lifton Plant Still Underway

Workmen continue repairs at the Utah Power and Light Company Camp Lifton pumping plant. A temporary cofferdam was built south of the station to access the channel, which was excavated to reach the foundation, with a mid March completion target. New sheet steel beds, interlocking piling to 30 feet, erosion control piling, and bank cribbing will be installed along the channel south of the sluice gates.

Utah Power and Light Company Camp Lifton Tetch Litton Litton

Former Bear Lake man dies in Preston

Parfey Leon Allred, 71, died Monday morning at his Preston home after an extended illness. He was born July 24, 1884, in St. Charles Idaho, son of Marvin A. and Amanda Bird Allred. The family moved to Paris as a child, he attended Fielding Academy and BYC in Logan, and drove mail for his father on a 150 mile route from Afton through Idaho and Utah to Evanston. He married Pearl Fackrell May 19, 1905, later solemnized at the Logan Temple. The couple lived in Faris before moving to Preston in 1915. He worked for Utah Power and Light while purchasing right of way for major power lines, served as deputy assessor, then assessor for three terms, city judge six years, city clerk two years, and at death was Justice of the Peace in Franklin County district 5. Surviving are his wife, no sons P Edwin Allred of Logan and L Dale Allred of Preston, daughter Mrs Belva Hart of Preston, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren, five sisters Mrs Exfle Thomander of Gate Lake, Mrs Leah Bird of Paris, Mrs Karma Enson of American Falls, Mrs Worma Spatig and Mrs Wright of Preston. Funeral services were held Wednesday in the Preston and Ward Chapel, burial in Preston City Cemetery.

Parfey Leon Allred Preston St. Charles Idaho Marvin A Amanda Bird Allred Paris Fielding Academy Brigham Young College Logan Franklin County P. Edwin Allred L. Dale Allred Belva Hart Exffle Thomander Gait Lake Eulah Bird Mra. Karmaenson American Falls Worma Spatig Mra Wright Preston and Ward Chapel Prestoncity J. W. Gibbons Garden City Charles Hale Fairview Wyo Joseph Weston Gibbons Laketown Utah Joseph and Mercy Weston Gibbons Meadowville Round Valley Lydia Luatta Cook BP. C. W. Pope Minersville Joseph ‘Lowell Gibbons Lydia Altears Edward Gibbons Galt Lake Jim Gibbons Maggie Burdette Ogden Leonard Gibbons Wells Nevada Walter Gibbons William Gibbons Hyrum Gibbons Robert Gibbons Joe Annie Mae Glenn Wittem Olive) Glenn Ocean Laura Weigel Canada Garden City Ward Mitchell Sims Robert Gibbaug Mattie Price Kaa Cook My Father Melinda Gibbons Beatrice Cook Dean Cook Bishop Sims Garden Hattie Vallentine Bryan Booth Paul A. Spence Burdette Pugmire God and I Milford Lovelang Garden City Cemetery Deli Cook Frank Jensen Dewey Cook Rollin Findlay Everett Sims Wilford Hansen Relief Society Schwab Mortuary of Afton iVeyo

Ralph Athay Graduates NCO School At Camp Christianetos

Ralph A. Athay of the United States Marine Division stationed at Camp Pendleton California recently graduated with honors from the NCO School at Camp Christianetos. Prior to attending school he served as coach on the rifle range.

Ralph A. Athay Iat U. S. Marine Div Camp Pendleton Calif NCO Camp Christianetos Ralph

Boy Scouts Honor Court Held February 8

The Too-wi-da District staged a Court of Honor at the LDS Tabernacle here. Seven boys earned Eagle Scout badges and merit and first class awards were presented. Attendance reached 66 from 17 of 23 sponsoring institutions. Lance Townley and George Loveless demonstrated firearm safety and movies. Cleneth Arnel led the meeting in Haddock's absence.

Too-wi-da Lance Townley George Loveless Montpelier High School

Garden City Man Dies in Star Valley

J W Gibbons of Garden City dies at 81 at his daughter’s home in Fairview Wyoming. Born October 10 1874 in Laketown Utah he lived in Meadowville Round Valley Garden City and a mission to eastern states. Survived by widow two daughters one son and many siblings. Funeral held Garden City Ward Chapel with interment in Garden City Cemetery.

Garden City Star Valley

St Charles Old Folks Party Set for February 18

The St Charles annual Old Folks party is planned for Saturday February 18 in the ward annusment hall. A hot dinner will be served at 12 30 followed by a short program. At 6 30 in the evening a supper will be served after which there will be a program and dance. All former residents are invited to attend the evening program and dance.

St. Charles Ward

Ann Innes Gray Dies in Provo at 63

Mrs. Ann Innes Gray 63 wife of Wilford S. Gray of Provo died Friday night after a long illness. Born September 16 1892 in Paris Idaho she moved to Provo in 1924 and married July 2 1926 in Nephi. Survived by husband daughter Gail brother Stanley S. Innes sister Mrs Blaine Mehl burial in Provo City Cemetery at Valley Mortuary services held Friday.

Ann Innes Gray Wilford S. Gray Provo Paris Idaho James B Ada Nutt Innes Nephi LDS Church Gail Stanley S. Innes Blaine Mehl San Brung Calif Valley Mortuary Provo City

Special Services at St Charles Sunday Evening

The general public is invited to a Sunday evening service at 7 30 p.m. in the St. Charles ward chapel. A guest speaker from Laketown will share experiences along with musical numbers from Paris and St Charles and several ward members will relate interesting experiences.

St. Charles Ward Laketown Paris St. Charles Ward

Emerson PTA Founders Day Meeting Set for February 15

Emerson PTA invites attendance at the Founders Day meeting on February 15 with Mary Parker as president and Mabel Athay as program chair. Cyril Budge will speak, the band directed by Merlin Whatcott will perform, and refreshments will be served. The Elizabeth Passey Camp of the DUP met January 26 with Theressa Rich presiding and featured musical numbers and talks by local members.

Emerson Pta Mary Parker Mabel Athay Cyril Budge Merlin Whatcott Parker Elizabeth Passey DUP Amy Athay Theressa Rich Maurine Athay Carolyn Lewis Merlyn Taylor Ann Marie Ward Myrna Armatage Hazel Peterson Edith Haddock John Linford Gertrude Price Lgsson ‘Gandcart Jemina Parker Lucile Rogers

Laketown Honors Old Folks At Party

Laketown held its annual Old Folks party on Saturday February 4 at the recreation hall. Earl Satterhwaite chaired the event with Rose Kearl as secretary. A 7 30 p.m. banquet preceded a program of singing skits solos and dances featuring local residents and guests from out of town. A carnations gift was given to all present over 70.

Laketown Earl Satterhwaite Rose Kearl Recreation Hall Clayton Robinson Wendell Johnson Dennis Creek Harold Johnson Letha Johnson Leon Kearl Frank Price Lydia Johnson Pearlina Alley Dennis Burdick Bennington John B. Weston LuRene Hier Webb Faye Floyd Lucy Willis Mary N. Johnson Jewell Gay Frank E. Weston Gid Harmony Hounds Weldon Wilde Moroni Schwab Lawrence Johnson LaVoy Lewis Marvin Thaxton Virginia Thompson Vernon G. Robinson Harl Satterthwaite Joseph Harley Stanley Wahlstrom Ralph Irwin Grant Lamborn Lee Hawkins Elijah C. Willis Owen Wahlstrom Dolford Webb Allison Kearl General Factorems Mia

Official Boy Scout Week Poster Celebrates Scouting Heritage

More than 4 100 000 Cub Scouts Boy Scouts and leaders nationwide will observe Boy Scout Week February 6 to 12 marking the 46th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America Since 1910 Scouting has served over 24 500 000 boys and adult leaders The 1956 Four Year Pro Onward for God and My Country launches to prepare boys for life Observances on February 8 the birthday of Scouting in America will include demonstrations exhibits and programs across units and councils

Boy Scouts of America God and My ‘Ountry America Onay Et Ae Pation

UP&L to Supply Power for Phosphate Plant in Georgetown

Utah Power & Light seeks Idaho Public Utilities Commission approval to supply 385000 kilowatts of interruptible power and 2500 kilowatts of firm electricity to Central Farmers Fertilizer Company for a new elemental phosphorus furnace at Georgetown Canyon six miles northeast of Georgetown. Construction to begin as early as next August with operation planned between 1997 and 1956, over a 15 year contract. UP&L would build 18 miles of 138000 volt line from Montpelier to Central Warmers substation. Contracts signed by Central Farmers officials Jos J Lanter and G W Bunting. UP&L by B M Naughton and George S Core. Taylor Darden listed as resident manager for the fertilizer firm.

Utah Power & Light Company Idaho Idaho Public Utilities Commission Central Farmers Fertilizer Company Georegtown Canyon Central Farmera Fertilizer Company Illinois Corporation Montpelier Furnace Alte Jos. J. Lanter G. W. Bunting Upe&l B. M. Naughton George S. Core Taylor Darden

Local Explorers Attend Conference in Pocatello

Calvin Burgoyne and Roger Aland from Montpelier units joined 87 ten day council Explorers and 7 adults at the Citizens Now Conference in Pocatello. The event becomes an annual council activity with Blake raft of Bloomington chosen to represent Toowi-da District in Salem Oregon for spring training and support next year. Burgoyne named as alternate.

Calvin Burgoyne Roger Aland Montpelier Robert Trussel Dean Swenson Blaketfart Bloomtington Leonard Young Bentson Moss Citizens Now Pocatello Tenday Council Blakeraft of Bloomington Salem Oregon

Funeral Services Held Friday for Elva Patterson

Funeral services for Elva T. Patterson were held Friday February 3 at 2 PM in the Bloomington Ward Chapel. She died January 30 after a short illness at her daughter Mrs Claude Bingham’s home in Burley. Interment followed in Bloomington Cemetery. The Joseph P Patterson family expresses thanks for support, prayers, and flowers.

Blooomington Ward Elva T. Patterson Claude Bingham Burley BP. T Otta Bateman BP. Nelson A. O. Christensen John Spencer Leonora S8tucki Darleen Rich Mia Letha D. Madsen Anna Ruth Lowe Lester Armatage Amos B. Hulme McCulloch Funeral Home

M-men District Tournament Set for February 13 14 16

The M-men basketball tournament will be held in Fielding High School gym February 13 14 and 16 with eight teams including Bear Lake Idaho Big Horn Montpelier Bannock Woodruff and Star Valley. The single elimination tourney with consolation bracket features four games each of the first two nights and the final night hosts consolation and championship games. The winner advances to the All Church tournament in Provo the week of February 27.

Fielding High School Hbnot Casperson Bear Lake Idaho Big Horn Montpelier Bannock Woodruff Star Valley Provo

Raymond Ranch Confronts 2629 Acre Conservation Plan

Peter Minhondo of Raymond completed a detailed conservation ranch plan for 2629 acres across Crow Creek, Salt Creek mouth area, and home ranch with Bear Lake SCD and SCS. The plan includes fencing, springs, roads, soil maps, and a 50 to 50 grazing rule to leave adequate forage, plus brush clearing and irrigation revisions to boost efficiency.

Peter Minhondo Raymond Soil Conservation Service Bear Lake SCS Gurveys Jack Kennerd Mir Minhondo Scd

Cache Valley Breeding Association to Meet February 16

The annual meeting of the Cache Valley Breeding Association will be held Thursday February 16 at Hyde Park Utah starting at 10 30 a m An inspection tour of CVBA off springs will be conducted Friday February 17 Guest speakers will be Wallace Miller Manager Minnesota Valley Breeders Association and Prof D Fourt head of Dairy department University of Idaho All members from Bear Lake Valley are invited and urged to attend

Cache Valley Breeding Association Hyde Park Utah CVBA Wallace Miller Minnesota Valley Breeders Association D Fourt University of Idaho Bear Lake Valley

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Artans Down Ntpelier SE Cea Ap&l Aesd Up&l BOY Scouts Emerson Pta Founders Day JH. & Spencer Charles Wyler Alan Lloyd Passey Johnny Tearle Athay Salt Lake Spencer Bee Een Annanversary Tisg OV Scouts OF America BOY Scout Week Georgetown Elva Patterson Joseph P. Patterson Oeeye Robert Kerns Messrs Robert Allison Mac Monson John Long Jack Hesler Jay Hana
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