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Newspaper

Paris Post

Location

Paris, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1948

Page

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Rainbow Rod and Gun Club seeks one million fish for Idaho waters

The Rainbow Rod and Gun Club asked Forest Hauck and Bud Ainsworth to approve 985000 fish for streams and Bear Lake in 1948. They urged coordinated stocking with Idaho and Utah, creation of rearing ponds and barriers, and spawn traps in St Charles Creek with plantings in Bear Lake locations agreed with conservation officers.

Rainbow Rod & Gun Club Forest Hauck Idaho Fish and Game Department Bud Ainsworth American Falls Hatchery Bear Lake Idaho Utah Toby Michaelson St Charles Creek Rainbow Od & Gun Club Conservation Officer St. Charles Creek

Olef Christensen Dies at Montpelier Farm Home

Olef Christensen 70 former Soda Springs and Weston resident died at his Montpelier farm home last Wednesday night. Born April 27 1877 in Brigham City Utah he was survived by Rosella wife a daughter and five sons with 11 grandchildren. Funeral services and burial were held Sunday at Weston.

Olef Christensen Soda Springs Weston Montpelier Mr. Christensen Brigham City Utah Nielsa Christena Jorgensen Christensen LDS Church Rosella K. Christensen Reuben Godfrey Glen Edgar, Reed Niel Christensen Oscar Christensen James Christensen

St Charles Old Folks Party Slated February 19

The annual Old Folks party in St Charles will be held at the St Charles amusement hall on February 19 starting at 7 45 PM. Married residents of St Charles are invited to attend an $8 act program with special musical numbers followed by both old time and modern dancing.

St. Charles Amusement Hall St. Charles

Farm Bureau Members Favor Lower County Budget

County Farm Bureau members from St. Charles and Georgetown met with County Commissioners and went on record in favor of a 1948 budget lower than proposed by county officials.

Farm Bureau County Farm Bureau St. Charles Georgetown

Fielding Students Attend POC Atello Music Clinic

Fielding High School Band and Chorus joined 700 students from 34 southeastern Idaho communities at the Pocatello music clinic directed by Ingard Nielson. The 270 piece fielding band, 130 piece orchestra, and 300 voice chorus trained under noted directors from Utah and California. Fielding participants included Janet Grimmett Libby Anderson and Kent Poulsen among others. A solo concert featured Elna Brown and Kent Poulsen performing selections.

Fielding High School Pocatello Ingard Nielson Idaho Clarence Sowhill University of Southen California Dick Nelson Jay B. Hann Karel Thomas Elwin Roberts Kent Poulsen Elna Brown

Meeting on School Reorganization Here Monday

A public meeting to explain and debate the proposed School Reorganization plan will be held Monday evening in the Fielding High School auditorium. County Superintendent Walter Clark will be the principal speaker and all are urged to attend to become better informed.

Fielding High School P. m Walter ©. Clark

Bear Lake County To Rehabilitate Streams

H W Allinger president of the Rainbow Rod and Gun Club says demand for fish exceeds recent plantings. Beginning of an extended program to rehabilitate streams in Bear Lake County cited as aim of effort. Beaver Dam Creek cut throat 2 38 in and Rainbow 900 000 with Makinaw available at 200 000.

Beaver Dam Creek Bear Lake H. W. Allinger Rainbow Rod & Gun Club Bear Lake County Allinger

Bear Lake March of Dimes Drive Net Totals $2700

Bear Lake county reports a total of $2,787.86 raised for the March of Dimes, with a net over $2700 after minor expenses. Co chairmen Mrs. L. 3. Wedel of Montpelier and Mr. Ralph Roghaar of Paris credit volunteer efforts and list income from coin collections, tickets, and school drives across multiple communities. County chairman Max Haddock notes ongoing contributions are welcome.

Bear Lake County Cochairmen L. 3 .Wedel Montpelier Ralph Roghaar Paris Max Haddock Dingle Sharon and Lanark Fielding High Pegram Wardboro Geneva Liberty Fish Haven Bennington Bloomington Ovid St. Charles Georgetown Bern Nounan Haddock

Jack Oakey to Announce Rodeos in Hawaiian Islands

Harrisville Utah rodeo announcer Jack Oakey and Mrs Oakey left Los Angeles February 11 by Pan American plane for Hawaii He signed to promote one or more rodeos with William Boyd Hopalong Cassidy star Cassidy will appear daily Oakey, a prolific announcer since 1938, holds a 1942 champion buckle and works through Utah Idaho Montana Colorado Nevada California and Wyoming Paris origins noted as background.

Jack Oakey Harrisville Utah Oakey Los Angeles Pan-American Hawai Wiliam Boyd Hopalong Cassidy Filme Islands Cassidy Idaho Montana Colorado Nevada California Wyoming Hilko Jack Paris

Health Clubs Hold Meetings At Geneva And Bloomingon

Two 4 H Health clubs met last week with members from Geneva and The Healthy Fourteen of Bloomington gathering on February 3. Irene Orr led the Geneva session with two demonstrations on hand washing and nail care by Virgil Boehme. Merrill Piggott and Carolyn Piggott led food demonstrations for Bloomington with topics on a day and breakfast.

Geneva Merrill Piggott Carolyn Piggott Joan Haddock

Sweetheart Ball Planned At Paris Pavilion

A semi formal Sweetheart Ball will be held Saturday February 14 at the Paris pavilion. Music by Logan orchestra features a Home Ec club queen and a floor show. Admission is 120 per couple with 40 extra ladies and 40 RHS students invited.

Paris Pavilion Logan Orchestra RHS

Notice of Public Hearing on County Budget Language

Last week's Post notes a proposed county operating expense around 2500 for an item labeled Farm Bureau. The item references the Agriculture Extension service rather than the Farm Bureau itself.

Farm Bureau Agriculture Extension Service

Annual Meeting of Bear Lake County Farm Bureau

The Bear Lake County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting on Monday February 16 at the 2nd Ward Meeting House in Montpelier. A turkey dinner will be served to members and their wives before business discussions. officers listed include President O T Parker Vice President Bill Derricott and Secretary Earl Tippetts.

Bear Lake County Farm Bureau 2Nd Ward Montpelier Bureau O. T. Parker Bill Derricott Earl Tippetts

Bear Lake Students Shine at University of Idaho

Bear Lake residents form leading campus band the Rhythm-Airs at the University of Idaho. Members include Lawrence Spencer Earl Grimmett Dale Munn Dean Larson and others from Fielding Montpelier and Paria with roles in music bands Greek life and campus activities.

Cutter Races Draw Very Good Crowd at Bear Lake

About 400 people attended the Cutter and cb ssed races by the Bear Lake Rangers Riding Club last Saturday. Winners received purses around twenty five dollars in each race with multiple local winners noted from St. Charles Bloomington Montpelier and Laketown. Final races set for February 21 in St Charles with a new Cutter prize awarded to the fastest team.

Bear Lake Rangers Riding Club Preston Floyd St. Charles Punk Thornock Bloomington Glenn Irving Montpelier Cliff Hansen Don Stucki Wm. Stucki Alfred Rogers Russell Athay Ben Cleveland W. T. Bridges Grant Wright Bennington Dean Pugmire Laketown Pugmire Jimmy Cleveland Vyran Orr Laurel Pugmire Dee Nelson Burdette Pugmire King's Radio Service Ted Stock Shepherd Hardware DuAine Hoge Wayne Derricott Rangers Irl Nye

Agricultural Car to Visit Montpelier March 6

The U P railroad Special Agricultural Car will visit Montpelier on March 6 drawing Bear Lake county farmers. Program runs 9:00 to 4:00 with sessions for vocational agricultural students veterans classes films on DDT weed chemicals sugar beets and potatoes. Admission is free. Organized with Boyd Baxter A P Fieldman County Agent Duane Hansen assisting.

Bear Lake County U. P. Railroad Mont Pelier Boyd Baxter A. P. Fieldman Duane Hansen

Local Farm Bureau Organized at St. Charles

County Farm Bureau members met at St. Charles last Friday and formed a local group including Fish Haven St. Charles and Bloomington with Arlin R. Pugmire named president Arthur Shirley as 1st vice president Whitney Transtrum as 2nd vice president and Dean Ward as secretary.

County Farm Bureau St. Charles Fish Haven Bloomington Arlin R. Pugmire Arthur Shirley Whitney Transtrum Dean Ward

University of Idaho LDS House elects spring leaders

At a house meeting the Lambda Delta Sigma group at the University of Idaho chose three Bear Lake boys to lead the wing for the spring term. Ross Smart was elected president replacing John Grimmett, Bruce Stucks became vice president, and Ralph Crane was named secretary.

University of Idahy Herbert Pendrey Dale Kunz Lambda Delta Sigma Marrell Brenz LDS LDS House Bear Lake Boys Ross Smart John Grimmett Bruce Stucks Ralph Crane U. of I

Church Meeting Program and Scout Activities Note

LaVell Ward presiding and A Victor Reese conducting with opening player Otis Bateman. A children’s dance Saturday at 2 p.m. Penny Drive for Children’s Hospital announced. Speakers Kamery Mumford and Philip Hulme with music and remarks on youth leadership. Sacrament meetings led by L D Lamborn and others. Scouts perform sections including Our Yesterdays and Let Us All Be Kindly. Welfare meeting held after with Fred J Price and Sister Bunderson present.

LaVell Ward A. Victor Reese Otis Bateman Children’s Hospital Bro Kamery Mumford Philip Hulme Halliett Caspereon God Be Norman Weston Heber Robinson Garrett Robinson L. D. Lamborn Grant Lamborn McKay Willis Glen Bailey Wilson Wahlstrom Ronald Bdlling Progrm Wag Oliver Barley Howard Hiller Wayne Willisg Scouta Ralph Roghsar J. Cheney Yall BP. C

Farm Institute Meetings Set for Bear Lake County

Duane Hanzsen reports Bear Lake County Farm Institute meetings are planned for Wednesday March 10 in Montpelier. Principal speaker is W Wayne Smith University of Idaho discussing The Challenge of Our Age. Others include Anton Horn G C Anderson Eugene Whitman Alice Rigby Mildred Haberly. Further time and place details to follow.

Duane Hanzsen Farm Institute Bear Lake County Montpelier W. Wayne Smith University of Idaho Smith Anton S. Horn G. C. Anderson Eugene Whitman Alice Rigby Mildred Haberly

University of Scouting Held in Bear Lake Details

A University of Scouting session will be conducted in Bear Lake county with sessions in Paris on February 18 at 2 p.m. and February 19 at 8 p.m. The Montpelier meetings occur February 23 and 26 at 8 p.m. All Scout Masters Senior Leaders Troop Committee Members and Institutional Representatives are urged to attend. Courses will be led by Ray Balmforth Lew Roberts Jerry Burnham and Ivan Cluff.

Bear Lake County Paris Montpelier Ray Balmforth Lew Roberts Jerry Burnham Ivan Cluff

Delta Delt club hosts bridge evening at Sparks home

Mrs. Melinda Sparks entertained the Delta Delt club at her home Wednesday evening of last week. Mrs. Hann received high score at bridge. Refreshments were served for Mesdames Dortha Hann, Dorothy Tueller, Fern Beck, Orlean Innes, Doris Willmore, Lucille Crawford and Dorothy Varner.

Melinda Sparks Delta Delt Club Hann Mesdames Dortha Hann Dorothy Tueller Fern Beck Orlean Innes Doris Willmore Lucille Crawford Dorothy Varner

Fielding Cagers Fall Twice On Home Court

The Fielding Spartans lost two home games last week. Malad Dragons defeated Fielding 48 to 35 on Friday, then Georgetown topped Fielding 54 to 48 on Monday. A preliminary game saw Fielding freshmen beat Montpelier freshmen 23 to 19.

Spartans Dragons Georgetown Montpelier Freshies M. Matthews R. Law P. Wilkes O Co. Amnell M. Hymas K. Arnell R. Jensen J. Allred L. Poulsen Im. Hi sTotale F Tovey Goddard K Clark Gardner Sey Sameron L. Jones M. Jones Fielding D. Bartschi Smith Bartschi M. Hill Spartan Cubs E R. Law P Wilkes Weeons O Arnell K. Arnell R. Jenseney Il Poulsen M. Hillase Vee B. Hymas W. Smith Steers Clark Seacees L. Robinson Clark Ences Ae Ana Ae Clark R. Bartsch Canee Paris Soda Springs Reseeree Paris Bancroft Paria Anthony Laketown Eeeeee Paris Downey Eaevee Paris Aeeeee Paris Lava Montpelier Parla Weston Preston Onesos Malad Ones One Grace Rigby Cacreces Weed Pocatello Zourasy

Doctrine and Covenants Study Group Meets at Grant Home

The Doctrine and Covenants study group gathered Sunday evenings at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Grant.

Doctrine and Covenants Grant Quick

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Pearl Creek Eastern Brook Camp East Highway Little Creek Camp To Fork Forks Skinner Creek Worm Creek Bloomington Creek Findlay’s Findlay Paris Creek Mill Creek Ovid Creek Bennington Creek Liberty Creek North Canyon Stauffer and Coop Georgetown Creek Montpelier Creek Astern Brook Thomas Work Pruss Creek Crow Creek Fiage Creek Sage Creek High Stump Creek Spring Creek Near River Dry Creek Meer Creek Lower Deer Creek O. H. Grimmett Salt Lake Gillette Call Afton Wyo Marian Clark Warl Rich Apollo Hansen Chester Call Ukiak Cal Hawaiian Islands Campus Lawrence Spencer Spencer Brothers Larry Earl Grimmet Brothers John Dale Munn Dean Larson Lawrence Warl Spencer Earl Grimmett Dale Dunn Moscow Ward MIA John Amlett Phi Mu Alpha U. of I. Vandals Preston Brimhall Harold Jaussi P.E Bruce Iota Independent Political Council Intercollegiate Knights University of Idaho Vandaleers Northwest Ross Don Parker Don Carlos Parker Lanark Dean Dimmick Phi Gta Sigma Scholastic Ralph Dean Sigma Chi Independent Caucus Halle Gladys Effor Challis Garth Hess Arlene McClellan Alpha Phi Montpelier High Cutter Races L. D. S. Church Column Bloomington Ward Laketown Ward Taft P. Budge van Ness Wallentine Charles A. Wallentine Kern Bloorn Velma Bansen Jo Grimmett Ronald Parker Ruby Bolton Herbert L. Spencer God University of Scouting
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