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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1960
Page
1
Montpelier and Paris residents and visitors frequent Salt Lake City and nearby towns for medical care visits business and social gatherings. Families travel for health and see relatives while attending stake conferences and community events. many local residents host guests and celebrate birthdays.
Contest winner Judi Parker leaves Tuesday on the Streamliner to attend the National Youth Power Congress at the Palmer House Chicago February 11 13. Parker's poster theme is Better Breakfasts Make Better People. She will join nine Idaho winners among 150 delegates from 25 states with many national speakers scheduled.
Funeral services for Keith B. Sleight were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Paria First Ward chapel with Bishop Glen P Ward presiding. The service featured a quartet, solos, two speakers, and Bishop Ward’s remarks, with interment at the Paria Cemetery and Matthews Mortuary arranging. Out of town relatives attended from Fruitland Idaho St Charles Ovid Georgetown Gen eva Preston Lanark Laketown Bloomington and Garden City.
The Bear Lake County Teachers Association adopted two resolutions at the last meeting. A three member sub committee should meet the Board of Education to recommend establishing a continued health program for school and preschool children in the district. The association also endorses immediate measures against possible diphtheria. Arlen Wilkes, President.
Bear Lake lies under a thick snow cover due to Monday and Tuesday weather. Crews from the highway department report good work and cooperation from the weather service keeping roads passable.
Taxpayers urged restraint at a Monday budget hearing over the 1960 appropriations. The sheriff's salary request rose from 7 473.00 in 1959 to 10 439.85 for 1960 and total sheriff related expenses climbed 10 746.11 above last year. Election year boosts in expenses were noted as departments expect funding increases.
Bear Lake Sheriff Skinner notes January 1960 sees fewer traffic deaths and injuries statewide due to cautious driving and weather. One county, Bear Lake, had no deaths. six other counties also reported none. Idaho totaled seven January fatalities with Ada, Canyon and Kootenai among the highest counts. Speeding and right of way violations topped causes, and rural roads contributed to the statewide loss. The officials urge continued careful driving through the year.
Fielding PTA will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight in the high school auditorium. It marks Founder's Day with a program including excellent music and a promised speaker. Parents may attend a short class period and join discussions with teachers.
Bob Mclaughlin veteran five term prosecuting attorney of Elmore County and former Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys' Association president announced his bid for the Democratic nomination to the United States Senate. He cites the need for an effective Idaho Democrat in the Senate and notes support from prominent Democrats.
A Bloomington ward meeting conducted by Bishop Alfred Hart featured opening and closing songs and several sacraments. Read recommendations for Nut Nelson and Alan Delbridge families. Community events included a Fireside for youth, Penny Drive, potluck dinner, and Welfare meeting attendance. A Stake Gold and Green Ball drew a large local turnout in Paris. Notables attended parties and visits spanned Logan, Ogden, and Salt Lake City. Birthday honors and family visits among Ward families were noted.
The Sewing Club met at Yvonne Palmer's home last Wednesday evening with sewing as the main activity. Refreshments were served by the hostess to Elva Passy, Elaine Bolton, Velma Haneen, Fern Eborg, and Orthea Wards.
The Ogden Marine Corps office announces openings for young men and women focusing on leadership traits and technical fields. The 120 day delay program targets high school seniors with February to May enlistment and June to September active duty. Sergeant Tully and Kin will attend a Paris service office briefing February 16 from 3 to 4 pm.
Basketball results list Fielding facing Cokeville South Rich North Rich Banncroft American Falls Westside Soda Springs and others from December 9 to January 29. Notable scores show Fielding often leading with strong outputs including 60 points against North Rich and 84 against South Rich.
Vernon Parker, a student at a Ogden college, spent last weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. David Parker in Lanark.
A five foot granite shaft with two bronze plaques was unveiled Friday at Fort Brorkton in Presidio Park to mark the 115th anniversary of the Mormon Battalion arrival in San Diego. The plaques honor the women and children who marched from Council Bluffs Iowa to Pueblo Colorado and the four women who completed the full trek. Descendants Charlene A. Jones and Gordon Pugmire unveiled the memorial. both are from San Diego and descend from battalion members Pvt Jacob M. Truman and Pvt Jonathon Pugmire Junior respectively.
The St Charles Old Folks Committee invites all past and present members of St Chaves to the Annual Old Folks Party on February 13 at 7 80 p m.
A spirited reflection on Frances Trollope's American neighbor who builds from timber to a grocery and hotel, then a bridge contract, and a son's ascent to congress. It praises Elbert Hubbard and the American creed of making things happen through initiative and community effort.
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