Mutual Creamery Ends 36 Year Run
The Mutual Creamery ceased operations last week after 36 years. John Jaussi served with the plant for 86 years overall and as manager for much of that time. The Bear Lake Valley Dairymen's Cooperative Association now owns the former factory, with future plans undisclosed and current workers moved to other dairies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Creamery
John Jaussi
Idaho Creamery Company
Mutual
Bear Lake Valley Dairymen's Cooperative Association
Idaho
Co-op
David Boehme
the Mutual
Brooklawn Creamery
St. Charles
Jee Eborn
Glen Caldwell
Annual Prize Dance Set for April by Rainbow Rod and Gun Club
The Rainbow Rod and Gun Club plans its annual prize dance tentatively for Friday April 16 at the Schirm building in Montpelier. Club president Jack Allinger names Dr Wells C. Stock as general chairman with committee members Oliver Cliff Ivan Beck George Ramey Tickets Vern Dunn Justin Phelps Advertising Claire Barrett Carl Sleight and prizes for lucky ticket holders expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Rod & Gun Club
Schirm
Montpelier
Jack Allinger
Wells C. Stock
Oliver Cliff
Ivan Beck
George Ramey
Vern Dunn
Justin Phelps
Claire Barrett
Carl Sleight
PTA Enjoys Fine Meeting and Program Last Week
The Emer 80s school PTA held a Wednesday evening meeting with Mrs. Jay B. Hann leading. A candlelight teachers’ appreciation was observed, the Emerson Grade School Band performed under Raymond Webb, and Ralph Roghaar spoke on Founders Day. A new GE stove was installed in the grade school kitchen and Game Warden Pete Hornung donated another illegally killed deer for the lunch program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emer 80S
PTA
Jay B. Hann
Emerson Grade School
Raymond ‘Webb
Ralph Roghaar
Sharon
Bloomington
Pete Hornung
Paris Men to Head LDS Institute at Idaho University
Two Paris men Ross Smart and Bruce Stucki were chosen for top offices of the LDS Institute at the University of Idaho in Moscow Smart elected president and Stucki vice president for the second semester Under Norman Logan the University Singers presented a concert for students and townspeople It was the first concert of the year Lawrence Spencer of Paris is a member of the university horn quartet on the program
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Ross Smart
Bruce Stucki
LDS Institute
University of Idaho
Moscow
Smart
Stucki
Norman Logan
University Singers
University
Lawrence Spencer
Son of Almira Stauffer wins first in baby contest
Mrs. Almira Collings Stauffer headlines a baby contest win as her son Clayton Ray Stauffer earns first prize in a Kansas winter event. Second place goes to Rus ez Lea Ballentine of Onaga, with the left photo showing the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almira Stauffer
Almira Collings Stauffer
Clayton Ray Stauffer
Kansas
Stauffer
Sis Heiter
Rusez Lea Ballentine
Onaga
Two Paris Boys Receive Eagle Scout Awards at Ceremony
One hundred sixty Boy Scouts, their dads and guests attended a banquet in Fish Haven recreation hall. Jay B Hann II and Edward Wren of Paris earned Eagle Scout awards. Edwin Shephard, LeRoy Hirschi, and Rex Cook received leadership excellence certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish Haven Recreation Hall
Fish Haven
Group to be Polled On Long Range Programs
The Bear Lake County USDA Council will hold a public meeting at the ACA office in Montpelier on February 25. Council members will explain the questionnaires to poll a group of farmers about shaping the department’s long range agricultural program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Lake County
Us.d.a
A.C.A
Montpelier
Usda Council
Department of Agriculture
Paris Lions Club Banquet Dinners and New Members
Paris Lions Club entertained wives and guests at a banquet dinner hosted by the Home Economics department at the high school. Musical acts included Elna Brown vocal solo and a trio Ruth Ann Smart Janet Grimmett Mina Brown with Reita Collings at the piano. Five new members Duane Hansen Jess Scheidegger Raymond Webb Gail Siddoway and Ben Bateman were introduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Lions Club
Elna Brown
Ruth Ann Smart
Janet Grimmett
Mina Brown
Reita Collings
Duane Hansen
Jess Scheidegger
Raymond Webb
Gail Siddoway
Ben Bateman
Fielding High School Advises on Overnight Tournament Attendance
Notice from M. D. Low superintendent warns Fielding High School pupils against overnight basketball tournament trips. Students attend at their own risk and with parental consent. the school does not sponsor or assume responsibility for such activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fielding High School
M. D. Low
Stuck Family Learns Son Jay Arrived Safely in Alaska
Mr and Mrs Will Stuck received word early this week that their son Jay has arrived safely in Alaska. He enjoyed the boat ride and scenery greatly during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Stuck
Jay
Alaska
Mrs A W Shepherd Hosts Bridge Club Friday
Mrs A W Shepherd entertained her bridge club last Friday afternoon with Mrs Tueller taking high score. A delicious lunch followed for Mesdames Dorothy Tueller Huldah Rawson Orlean Innes Bertha Hoge Lucille Crawford Inez Tunks and the Jensen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Shepherd
Mrs. Tueller
Dorothy Tueller
Huldah Rawson
Orlean Innes
Bertha Hoge
Lucille Crawford
Inez Tunks
the Jensen
Drs. W. Smith Hoge
Montpelier
Ethel Jensen
Valentine
Mesdames Lee Wedel
T. N. Sneddon
Scott Pendrey
S. N. Kunz
Ellis Straw
Wm. Jensen
Elmont Crawford
Paris
Paris Lions Club Basketball Tourney Slated In March
The Paris Lions Club hosts a single elimination basketball tournament March 11 12 and 18 with possible March 10 start. Ralph Roghaar is general chairman with M D Low and Raymond Webb on the committee. Bear Lake Valley teams or former Bear Lake Valley boys may enter. about ten to twelve teams expected and all games may be at night depending on entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Ralph Roghaar
M. D. Low
Raymond Webb
Bear Lake Valley
Rod and Gun Club Fish Contest Awards Prizes
At the Rainbow Rod and Gun Club monthly meeting prizes were awarded for a Bear Lake mackinaw of 10 pounds and 8 ounces caught near Garden City. Charles Twitchell won 50 dollars for first, with Ivan Beck and Landon Pugmire among others earning prizes for trout and rainbow catches. Junior Derby winner Roger Ochsenbein received 15 dollars for a 2 pound 10 ounce fish, with subsequent awards to Ferrell Peterson and Philip Homer for smaller rainbow catches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Rod & Gun Club
Charles Twitchell
Garden City
Bear Lake
Ivan Beck
Paris
Chas
Twitchell
Landon Pugmire
Philip Homer
Scholarship Award Open To 4-H Members
A $100 scholarship for University of Idaho study in Agriculture Home Economics or Engineering is offered to a 4-H member who submits the best 750 word narrative on a Farm Electrification project in Idaho for 1948. Entries from 15 year olds are eligible. County winners advance to a state contest with three alternates. DeVaun Anderson of Declo won in 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Idaho
Idaho
Bill Knight
Idaho Farm Electrification Committee
Duane Hansen
University of Idaho Extension,Service
Knight
DeVaun Anderson
Declo
Weekend Visits Highlight Logan Montpelier Social Roundup
Mr and Mrs Frank Hirsch of Logan spent the weekend at the Fred Price home and with relatives in Montpelier. Mr and Mrs H M Collings entertained Tuesday evening at the Hacienda club for Mr and Mrs Walter Birch and Mrs Vinnie Price. Mr and Mrs Gene Birch of Oakvale and Mrs Melinda Benson of Montpelier were Friday visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Sam Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hirsch of
Logan
Fred Price
Montpelier
H. M. Collings
Hacenda Club
Walter Birch
Vinnie Price
Gene Birch
Oakevile
Melinda Benson
Sam Lewis
Fireside program at Heap home features Brigham Young life review
Sunday fireside at Mr and Mrs Clarence Heap presented by Hugh Shepherd who reviewed Brigham Young life. Shirley Parker played a harmonica solo. Post refreshments showcased films from Japan showing soldiers training. Despite wind and snow a large crowd attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Heap
Hugh Shepherd
Brigham Young
Shirley Parker
Japan
A W Shepherd to Attend Legion Junior Baseball Conference
A W Shepherd of Paris will join the National Americanism Commission and six western state chairmen for a full day meeting at the Hotel Utah Salt Lake City on February 23 to plan the 1948 Junior Baseball season. The session will cover Major League co sponsorship, a goal of 13 000 teams, and a rules interpretation. States to be represented include Utah Idaho Washington Oregon Nevada and California. Additional conferences are planned in New York Atlanta Des Moines and Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A W . Shepherd
Paris
National Americanism Commission
The
American Legion
Hotel Utah
Salt Lake City
Dale Miller
Indianapolis
Indiana
Legion
Miller
Utah
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Nevada
California
New York City
Atlanta
Georgia
Des Moines
Iowa
Denver
Colo
Suit Filed in Payette Over 1947 School Reorganization Act
A district court suit in Payette challenges Idaho's 1947 school district reorganization act as unconstitutional. Plaintiffs Geo. T Durham and Herbert Fields claim the legislature overstepped powers by abolishing county superintendent offices, shifting authority to county boards, and altering voting and property rights of local trustees and residents. The case names the state and various state and county education bodies as defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh District
Payette
Idaho
Geo. T Durham
Herbert Fields
Payette County
State of
County Board of Education
Salt Lake Tribune
Weekend Visit Highlights From Idaho Towns
Mrs. Richard Lau and her children from Soda Springs spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Walter Poulsen. Mr and Mrs Ferris Hess and children of Montpelier were Sunday dinner guests at the Dallas Athay home and they called at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Bird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Lau
Soda Springs
Walter Poulsen
Ferris Hess
Montpelier
Dallas Athay
Walter Bird
March of Dimes collections total $55.44 at Novelty Theatre
Mrs. Vinnie Price reports that collections at the Novelty Theatre for the March of Dimes totaled $55.44. The sum was purely charitable contributions and not from ticket sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinnie Price
Novelty Theatre
March of Dimes Fund
Paris Red Cross Chapter Sets 1948 March Quota
Paris Red Cross Chapter caps its March 1948 fund drive at 495 dollars to support National Red Cross operations. National goal is 75 million dollars with local funds already sufficient. Funds bolster disaster relief, veterans programs, international aid, and a national blood initiative costing about 10 million dollars in the year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
RED Cross
O. H. Grimmett
National Red Cross
American Red Cross
Grimmett
L D S Church Column Notes Ward Meetings and Choirs
A detailed L D S church column lists multiple ward meetings across Laketown and Bloomington with presiding bishops Amos B Robinson Taft P Budge and Lothair Rich. It records prayers sacrament songs talks by Sister Nadine Dunford Mildred Hart and others, organ and choir solos, and notes YWMIA reorganized with Dale Mattson as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laketown Ward
Amos B. Robinson
God
J. Cheney Willis
George N. Weston
Leon Kearl
Sterling
Mark Cheney
Kay Lamborn
Garrett Robinson
Heber C. Robinson
Elgie Robinson
Hyde Dunn
Beautiful City of God
Morton Kearl
Bloomington Ward
LaVell G. Ward
Jay Nelson
Otis Bateman
Montpelier
Roy Jacobson
Nadine Dunford
Mildred Hart
Thomas Piggott
Arlin Pugmire
Lothair Rich
Lord Jesus
Pres Burdette Pugmire
Nephi Bunderson
James Bunderson
Merrill Pugmire
Lloyd Hemmert
Dennis Michaelson
Douglas Arnell
YWMIA
Dale Mattson
Ada Pugmire
Norma Arnell
Connie Allred
Fielding High School Chorus
Seminary
James Transtrum
Erickson Family Weekend in Ogden for Business and Visits
Mr and Mrs Eugene Erickson and family spent the weekend in Ogden on business and visiting with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Erickson
Ogden
Reed Rich Family Visits Dan Rich Home
Mr and Mrs Reed J Rich and family from Montpeter spent Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Dan Rich.
Senior Scout Basketball Tournament in Paris This Week
Four district teams Bear Lake Montpelier Star Valley and Idaho Stake compete in Fielding High gym on February 23 and 24 for a council qualifier. First Paris hosting adds local interest as the winners advance to a later council tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Lake
Montpelier
Star Valley
Idaho Stake
Paris
Bear Lake road and bridge budget set at 40771 dollars
County Auditor presents 1947 road and bridge expenses totaling 32817.31 including maintenance salaries, machinery, bridges, gravel and fencing. 1946 cost was 38101 with 7600 paid in 1968 for Ovid Sharon road matching funds. 1948 budget of 40771 funded by gas tax and license fees without levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovid-Sharon
Mary Jane Bowcutt Dies at Salt Lake City Hospital
Former St. Charles resident Mary Jane Bowcutt 68 of Riverside Utah died Sunday morning after an operation in Salt Lake City. Born January 30 1884 at St. Charles she married Lorenzo Bowcutt in 1901. Surviving are her husband nine children twenty two grandchildren and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Mortensen Bowcutt
Riverside
Utah
Salt Lake City
Mrs. Bowcutt
St. Charles
Hans Nielsen Mortensen
Christine Hemmert Mortensen
Lorenzo Bowcutt
Honeyville
Box Elder County
Garland
Bowcutt
LDS Church
Relief Society
Florence Lawrence
Eliza Lawrence
Clearfield
Arbon Bowcutt
Russell
Alvin
Lorenzo Jr Cil
Sylvia Scott
Ogden
Lanark Gold and Green Ball Set for Feb 25
The Lanark Gold and Green Ball will be held Wednesday February 25 in the Lanark ward hall with music by Luke and Eva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanark Ward Hall
Luke & Eva
Cutter Races At Bloomington In Snowy Afternoon
The second of three cutter race programs was staged at Bloomington last Saturday with a large crowd. The soft snow slowed speeds. Athay and Rogers beat Ward and Payne while Stucki and Lewis topped Presley Floyd and Lew Pugmire. Ben Cleveland defeated Don Peterson. Presley Floyd won another race against W. T. Bridges. Shovel races provided extra cheer. The final races are set for Saturday at St Charles at 1 30 p m with Ben Cleveland vs Don Stucki for a new cutter donated by Irl Nye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Athay and Rogers
Ward and Payne
Don Stucki
Wilford Lewis
Presley Floyd
Lew Pugmire
Ben Cleveland
Don Peterson
W. T. Bridges
St. Charles
Irl Nye
Fielding Drops to Rigby in Tight Local Game
Fielding lost 47 to 38 on home floor after a solid start as Rigby pulled ahead 22 17 by halftime and held the lead. A list of recent Paris game scores and a Pocatello tournament note follow, with multiple boxed results from December through March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rigby
Spartans
Avesee
Fielding
Grace
Tat
Local residents note short visits across states
John Jaussi returned Friday after three weeks of traveling in Arizona, Nevada, California and Utah. Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Haddock of Bloomington called Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Haddock. Mrs. Emma Peterlet of Montpelier is spending a few days this week with her daughter, Mrs. Lindon Grandy and husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jaussi
Arizona
Nevada
California
Utah
Bryan Haddock
Bloomington
D. E. Haddock
Emma Peterlet
Montpelier
Mrs. Lindon
Grandy
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Idaho University
Lucille Rogers
Naom Passey
Pete Howell
Conda
Rogers
Mire
Passey
Ezra Lewis
Grace Smedley
Edna Bolton
Mira
Alvina Shepherd
Martha Lewis
Orbie Poulsen
Annie Price
Leora Taylor
Mimi Parker
FHS
Rod & Gun Club
John Bird
Alfred Orr
Paris Red Cross Chapter
L. D. S. Church Column
Darlene Rich
Beth West
Irene Wyler Joyce Transtrum
Fenton Allred
Wyrin Orr
Taft P. Budge
Clifford G. Price
Weldon Grandy
Owen Shepherd
Wm. S. Lauritzen
Beta Colldings
Norman Roberts
Melinda Wyler
Hugh Morgan
Zion
Rulon Wyler
Charles Ward
Salt Lake
Esther O'Leary
San Francisco
Jay Bann
Dee Weaver
Billy
Grace and
Montpelier Freshies
Bancroft
St. Anthony
Laketown
Downey
Lava
Georgetown
Weston
Preston
Paria
Malad
Seeeeee Lava
Eueee Weston
Pocatello Tourney
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