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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1954
Page
1
Slow start to the final games of the season gave way to a comeback as the Spartans beat McCain at Grace. Dennis Michaelson fouled out early but Fielding erupted for 36 points while Grace added 22. The visitors led through three quarters before the home team surged ahead in the fourth.
Montpelier meets their first game February 25 as the Bears finish third in District 5 Class A at the state tournament. Idaho students from the area enroll at state universities, with Kelsey of Paris studying history and H Matthews of Liberty majoring in pharmacy.
Readable fragments describe events across St. Charles and Montpelier areas including old folks parties at G and G Ball, parish gatherings, a Gold and Green Ball, a Junior Prom at High School, and pavilion style dances. Mentions Liberty G and G Ball and MIA Bee Hive and Scouts with road shows and concerts.
The 5th District Class B basketball tournament runs February 25 to 27 with Fielding facing Bancroft at Grace on February 25 at 7 30 p m In the same opening night Soda Springs meets Grace The next night games move to Bancroft and the tournament ends Saturday at Soda Springs Northern teams play at American Falls and Aberdeen The following weekend winners meet the south survivors at Grace and Bancroft The final is possibly in Montpelier if Fielding advances The event uses a double elimination format.
The Garden City Lions Club aims to raise 60 000 native trout this spring and summer for release into Bear Lake. The Rainbow Rod & Gun Club pledged support at a Monday meeting. Funds are being solicited to buy feed with offers of local ponds and 60 000 fish from Utah Fish & Game Commission for planting. Del C. Cook is handling contributions in Garden City Utah.
Mr and Mrs Wiliam Trugzell of Montpellier announce the engagement of their daughter Lucille to Mahion Beyeler son of Mr and Mrs Charles Beyeler of Fish Haven.
Local Farm Bureau plans a meeting in Paris 141 ward chapel on Monday February 22 at 8 p.m. Guest speaker will be Jack Kennard of the Soil Conservation Service in Montpelier. Community members and families are noted attending various local social events and visits in nearby towns.
Fielding High School Spartans coached by Moroni Schwab won the Fifth District Class B crown by going 10-2 in league play. They secured the championship with strong showings against Bancroft, American Falls, Soda Springs, and others as the team earned its first undisputed title in nearly a decade.
Harriet Annie Harley Jones 70 born Laketown May 20 1883 died Friday in Logan after months of illness. She married Griffitha Jones in Preston January 1904. he died August 10 1953. Survived by three sons two daughters 12 grandchildren one great grandchild three brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were held Monday in Providence Utah.
A surprise family gathering was held Saturday February 13 for Albert of St. Charles who marked his eightieth birthday. Children attended with Mrs Agnes Horton recovering after surgery at St Benedict's Hospital Ogden. A pot luck lunch followed by pie ice cream and a birthday cake.
Dr Lloyd A Drury longtime civic leader and Bear Lake County Schools superintendent is named Bear Lake County chair of Crusade for Freedom Frank F Church Idaho State Chairman announced Drury will coordinate volunteer campaign work across the county to support Radio Free Europe broadcasts Church said the effort aims to show broad American support with Freedom Scrolls and truth dollars mailed to Crusade for Freedom postmaster.
Charles C Rich III 87 retired farmer died at his Vernal Utah home last Tuesday of age related causes. Born July 26 1866 in Paris Idaho he was the son of Charles C Jr and Jane Stock Rich. He married Elizabeth Hatch Jan 1 1886 and after her death wed Theodocia Clark Jan 1 1806 in Vernal. Survived by his widow seven sons and two daughters. Funeral services were held Saturday in Vernal.
A compiled notice from Bear Lake Memorial Hospital records admissions on February 9 through February 18 include Lynn Hunsaker Cokeville Major surgery and multiple medical cases. Several patients released between February 11 and February 15. Also notes births and temple visit by local residents.
Local fans can expect four days of games as the Lions Outlaw Basketball Tournament runs Thu through Sat at Fielding High gym. Evanston Motor has withdrawn and Sego Milk of St Charles has joined. First round Thurs include Valley LP Gas vs Kraft Foods, Sego Milk vs Soda Springs, Lowe Drug Co vs Cokeville, Woodruff Minen vs Laketown.
The Bear Lake Soil Conservation District plans a poster contest for fourth through sixth graders in Bear Lake County. The contest runs March 1 to May 1, 1954 with cash prizes 10.00, 7.50, and 2.50 for each grade level. Local officials and conservation supporters attended the planning meeting.
Alma P Burton was appointed new superintendent for the Alpine Utah School District resigning his BYU religion instructor post. He had taught at Fielding High School and is connected to Liberty through Mrs Clea Rich Morgan Burton.
Mr and Mrs Russell Hymas of Liberty announce the engagement of their daughter Ann Marie to Merrill B Pugmire son of Mr and Mrs J Burdette Pugmire of St Charles A yearing wedding is being planned.
The 6 Stake Dance Festival scheduled for February 27 has been postponed to a later date. Watch for announcements.
Bear Lake County Wool Growers are reminded that their wool contracts are due February 20. Submit the contract by mail or in person to Bob Kerns County Agent or Mr Brank Sorgatz.
DeVon Hirschi an E P A student at Welding High School received a registered Hereford heifer as an award from Sears Roebuck and Company. The winner serves a four year contract replacing to the Dickling Chapter with a purebred Hereford heifer.
At a recent board meeting of Class A School District 33, Dr. Lloyd A. Drury, superintendent for the past year, was awarded a two year contract. The board praised his work in reorganizing the district with Clerk Amos B. Hulme assisting.
A Garden City gathering Feb 10 honored Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Sprouse on their 50th wedding anniversary. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Owen Telford and family, Mr. and Mrs. H J Cook and Randolph kin, Mr. and Mrs. Whitney Transtrum and Matthew Pugmire, and Le2Von Sprouse families. A turkey dinner and music followed.
Montpelier resident Dr J Hansen marks another year with a birthday dance on Saturday night February 27 at the Paris pavilion. Married folks are invited to enjoy dancing to two orchestras Luke and Eva and the Delwin Orr orchestra.
Paris Lions enjoyed a fine dinner at the Emerson Schow last Thursday evening during their regular meeting prepared and served by Mia. Darwin Vallentine joined the club and was installed by Lion Amos Hulme. Final receipts from the Lions March on Polio drive totaled 278 dollars 48 cents.
The Sewing Club gathered Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Naomi Grandy to quilt. Members and guests included Mesdames Alvin a Shepherd Ruby Lewis Carrie Passey Olive Lewis Leora Taylor Lucillé Rogers Annie Price and Ormi Talbot.
Mrs Geverly Nye of Olympia Washington visited with her mother Mrs Gladys Boldt and grandmother Mrs Benson at the Frank Nye home in Grand Island Nebraska from Monday to Wednesday last week. Boldt and Benson traveled to Salt Lake City on Wednesday while Nye returned to Olympia Thursday to rejoin her husband Roy Nye stationed at Fort Lewis. Nye had been in Grand Island for three weeks due to her father's death.
A jam packed Melting High gym drew fans from up to a hundred miles, paying near a thousand dollars to see a strong boxing card. Lew Skinner defeated Fred Sessions in a rough main bout, while multiple young contenders and regional boxers posted decisive or competitive showings across three round bouts.
Notice announces a five day IRS outreach in Montpelier from March 1 to 5 at the Burgoyne Hotel. Tax assistants will assist with information and filing of income tax returns and will also operate in Montpelier on a fee basis.
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