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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1959
Page
1
Ezra J. Poulsen urges stronger local ties to fund and promote Fielding High athletic programs. He criticizes missing alumni organization in Solstry, calls for 500 volunteers to contribute to worthy school projects, and urges outreach to surrounding towns to boost crowds and pride.
State Hospital South in Blackfoot hosts a study on staphylococcus infections led by Idaho Health Department staff with U S Public Health Service help. The effort targets antibiotic resistant strains causing impetigo boils and wound infections, highlighting exposure risks to patients and staff and the need for improved prevention and control.
Paris 2nd Ward MIA schedules a two act play The Red Lamp to be staged Tuesday February 24 at 7 30 p m in the Second Ward church house directed by Leona Bird the cast includes Matida Deering Joan Eborn Herold Deering Craig Wallentine Alice Deering Cloéne Taylor Archie Clarke Max Eborn Bill Worth Gilbert Hull Andis O Shane Rhea Wallentine inviting all readers to attend.
Egra Poulsen writes the Today and Yesterday column praised by readers. Nellie Hart of Pocatello renews her subscription and asks to keep Mr. Poulsen on the job. The paper thanks all readers for their kind words and notes prior compliments. Candlepower is defined as light intensity units.
Camp Elizabeth Passey of the DUP will hold a regular meeting on Thursday February 26 at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Arthur Eborn.
County Agent Lowell A. Wilson told the Montpelier wool growers that the U S can produce wool equal to or better than foreign grades. He urged cleaner shearing platforms, breed labeling, crutching before shear, and eliminating black wool tags to boost prices, with a 1959 wool contract continuing the wool pool and tighter crutching rules.
Emerson School PTA held February 9 1959 at 8 o clock with President Darwin Vallentine presiding Founders Day observed former president Dortha Hann spoke An all past women presidents were acknowledged and men presidents were seated The Emerson Girls chorus conducted by Reece Almond and Beth West performed Prizes were awarded to first and third grades Ray mond Webb and Opal Shepherd won door prizes Prize donors included Gertsch Market Bear Lake Co op and others List details many local businesses and families as prize sponsors
Gilbert Athay of Paris was selected from Utah State University Logan students to fly to Los Angeles last week. He served as cadet staff sergeant and guide bearer in the Air Force ROTC program and is the son of Mr and Mrs Dallas Arihay of Paris.
A list of 1959 admissions from Bear Lake Memorial Hospital includes residents and visitors: Mrs. Harold Nate and Mrs. Richard Burgoyne of Montpelier with February 11 admissions for accidents or minor procedures. Max Perkins of Fish Haven. Detone Smith and family. Douglas Robert Crane of Bennington. John McLaughlin. Joe M. Boyd. Kathleen Griggs. Bard Murdock of Raymond. Michael Burgett of Ft. Riley. Mrs. Neil Castleton. Mrs. Kent Hansen of Paris. Richard Johnson of Montpellier. Fiore Daniele. Mrs. Ray Annala of Kemmerer. and newborns for Amos Kunz, Clifford Pendrey, and Lorraine F. Jacobsen families.
A New York factory blaze in 1911 killed 147 people, with investigators noting the disaster spurred advances in lighting and electrical safety. The tragedy highlighted deficiencies in fireproofing and alarm systems, prompting industry reforms and new standards.
The St Charles Old Folks Party on February 14 1959 drew 160 guests to a noon family style dinner and an afternoon program featuring Eldon Mattson as MC and talents from local and imported acts. The evening program included a three act play directed by Niel Wilhelmson with roses for guests over 80.
FFA week runs February 23 to 28 with a banquet on February 25. Fielding hosts Montpelier in basketball on February 21 after a 23 to 22 loss to Montpelier at half. District AA base football tourney ages February 26 to 28 with sites set by results vs Soda Springs on February 18. YMCA Youth Legislature in Pocatello February 24 with Fielding students attending.
Local column lists visits weddings and travel among residents in Blackfoot Paris Logan Montpelier and surrounding towns. Notable items include weddings receptions moves abroad travelers and family visits with multiple mentions of relatives and friends across Idaho Utah and California.
Funeral services for Hannah Crossley Miller were held February 14 at the Liberty Ward chapel. Elders and bishops gave remarks, musical numbers were performed, and grave duties were conducted by Bishop James A Crane. Relatives from Malta Willard Logan and other towns attended.
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