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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1951
Page
1
Evil Defense powered Grandy to a narrow win as key players anchored both ends of the floor. The matchup featured tight defense, timely scoring, and several momentum swings that kept the outcome in doubt until the final buzzer.
Weldon E Grandy named Civil Defense director with a full staff including Budge Smith Hoge Allred Lauritzen Hawkes Hansen Allred Barnett Webb Roghaar and others. The meeting will set plans for evacuation shelter and support services as communities prepare for future war and enemy threats. The event coincides with the Feb 19 Legion Oratorical contest at Fielding High auditorium.
Message to All Members from the Emerson P T A urges legislators to back the State Trustees Association Five Point Program. It emphasizes protecting teachers and school funding, warns against financial curtailment, and asks parents to write letters to express concern for children’s future. Margaret Possey, President.
The Bear Lake Cattle and Horse Association met at the Novelty Theatre at 2 p.m. February 13 with about 50 committee members from the Cache National Forest attending. President Van Ness Vallentine led routine business and discussed range improvement, reseeding, bulls inspection, cattle inspection programs, and advisory boards. Directors elected were Van Ness Vallentine, Whitney Transtrum, Jay Nelson, Curtis Pugmire, James Olsen, Clarence Rich, and Otis Bateman.
Jensen Motor announces a move to a new site occupying the former Tuel ler Service Station and Garage once run last summer by Louis and Vaughn Barfuss. The company plans a formal opening announcement in the near future.
At the Bear Lake Rangers annual election in the courthouse on Monday evening Glen Ward was chosen president. George Hulme became vice president with Junior Pugmire as secretary Walter Ward as captain Alfred Keetch as lieutenant and Verdeen Thornock and Oren Peterson named directors. A pot luck supper followed at the Fenton Allred home.
A compilation of visits and family events. Calvin Stevens of Salt Lake spent Tuesday with his mother Mrs Ray ford Stevens. Various Salt Lake visitors arrived in town, and multiple families hosted Sunday gatherings at local homes. A ward reports a newborn boy born February 13 to Mr and Mrs Duane H Hansen of Ogden. Virgil Winterbottom underwent eye surgery following a steel injury.
The Bloomington ward Old Folks party will be held Saturday February 24 at the ward amusement hall. The program starts at 1 30 pm with a hot turkey dinner served after the program. All married residents who have ever lived in Bloomington are invited to the evening program and dance starting at 7 30.
Elwin Roberts son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Roberts of Fish Haven has accepted a call to the LDS Church mission. He will depart February 19 for the Mission Home in Salt Lake City and head to the Central Atlantic States with headquarters at Roanoke Virginia. He is a Fielding High School graduate who attended USAC last fall and was active in the school band drama and singing. A farewell party is set for Saturday evening February 24 at 8 p.m. in the Fish Haven ward chapel.
Cliff Jaussi of Paris tops Ricks College senior class honors with 15 A credits and 5 B credits. He is intramural manager, coaches Junior Varsity basketball, and acting boxing coach while finishing a health education BS expected in June. He previously managed Mutual Creamery Co. in Montpelier and Idaho Creameries at Geneva.
Larry Johnson of the Lakers scored 32 points to lift North Rich High School to victory and top Utah Class B with a 22.7 point per game average. The 24 student body school has faced tough Summit division rivals and limited facilities, yet Johnson leads the state in scoring as Principal Clayton Robinson and the Lakers celebrate a standout season.
Funeral services for Daisy Whit ing Lutz Hildt were conducted by counselor Clinton Tremelling in Garden City ward chapels. The service featured several speakers and musical selections. She was born Oct 20 1881 in Alpine Utah and died Feb 7 1951 at Bear Lake Memorial Hospital at age 69 from coronary thrombosis. Survivors include three children, two sisters, a brother, 14 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Her husband Fred Lutz died in 1941 and she had married Theodore Hildt in 1944. The Matthews Mortuary of Montpelier arranged the service. Her death was announced along with other local notices including a heart attack for Mirl C Sorenson and a divorce ruling for Winifred Perkins formerly Winifred Peterson. The Literary club met Feb 1 with Wanda Rich reviewing Raising a Riot.
Mr and Mrs Ed Arnell hosted a February 6 dinner in St Charles for their son Oral Arnell Don Hemmert and Lynn Peterson with guests including Mr and Mrs Eugene Arnel Mr and Mrs Robert Hemmert Margie Bolton Gilbert Arnell and Ina Beverly Arnell in attendance Rose Prom set for February 17 in Garden City will be held in the recreation hall Pearl Hyden teacher of the Mia Maids leads with Carol Jean Hyden Margene Jensen Della Pope Mattie Hildt Janet Sprouse Merna Tremelling Spencer orchestra to provide music.
Russ announces resignation as acting postmaster of Paris Idaho after abrupt appointment by Postal Inspector. He will continue barbering evenings 6 to 8 30 pm and all day Friday and Saturday until release from postmaster duties.
The Emerson PTA holds its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday February 21 at 8 p.m. in Fielding High School auditorium. Perry Leavitt Pacific Area representative for the American Red Cross will show films on atomic survival and Red Cross volunteer work. Public is invited.
H L Spencer retires as Paris postmaster after thirty years of service ending January 31 1951 and aids new postmaster MRunsell Athay in transition. Since May 16 1920 he led efforts to secure improved mail service including twice daily rural carrier runs. The Spencers plan a quiet period visiting children in Salt Lake City and the Pacific Northwest.
Mary Allen Shaffer Olsen a former St Charles resident died Friday at her home in Inkom born October 18 1866 in Slaterville Utah to John Isaac and Nancy Hill Shaffer she was twice married first to Enoch Shaffer then to Olley Olson She and her first husband and one son are buried in St Charles cemetery Surviving are her husband six sons and daughters 33 grandchildren 46 great grandchildren and 17 great great grandchildren
The Paris 2nd ward Relief Society announces its annual party in the ward hall on Friday evening February 23. All married people are invited. Supper at 7 p.m. and a program will follow. Dancing in the pavilion begins at 9 o'clock.
Mark Wilson of the State Police announces new load and speed limits for Highways 89 and 30. Highway 89 from the Utah state line to Geneva allows 300 lb loads or 10 000 lb per axle with a 30 mph limit. Highway 30 N permits 350 lb loads or 12 000 lb per axle with a 30 mph limit.
State Board of Education rules that bus riders must be pupils, teachers, or authorized school staff appointed by the administrator. Bus drivers must deny rides to outsiders to prevent accident-related difficulties. Amos Hulme, County Board of Education secretary. Dr and Mrs R R Orr and son Bruce visited relatives in Ogden. returned to Paria with Mr and Mrs Bob Everett.
Welding of Parla and American Falls each moved up one notch in the 9 team Fifth District Class B standings. The league season is near end with most teams having two games to play before the tournament begins. Aberdeen leads the district in season play and tournament activity.
Fish Haven honored its oldest living Relief Society president Mrs. Hattie Findlay during a tribute meeting Tuesday. She served 20 years as president and remains active. Ward members thanked her for her readiness to help in sickness or trouble. Jennie Pugmire and Vera Kears sang. tributes by Mrs. Erma Stock. refreshments for 33 ladies provided by Nina Loveland Georgie Findlay and Jenny Pugmire.
Logan and nearby towns show a steady flow of visitors and family gatherings. Numerous residents including Mr. and Mrs. Woodruff Stucks, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grandy, and Dr. Jay Haddock with family spent time in Logan and surrounding areas. Hospital updates, major operations, and club gatherings mark the week with several members traveling between Ogden Montpelier Blackfoot and Salt Lake.
The Spartans extended their winning streak to six with a 67-55 road win at Lava Hot Springs on Wednesday, and a 66-48 home victory over Inkom Friday. Fielding JV won 60-37. reserves beat Inkom seconds 46-82.
The Paris Pavilion lists events from February 17 with Sharon Gold and Green to May 25 with Open slots. Notable entries include March 9 Rod and Gun Club Deuce, March 16 Stake MIA, and April 18 Fielding Elizh G iecl with several open dates interspersed.
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