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Newspaper

Paris Post

Location

Paris, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1947

Page

4

Blackfoot Broncos edge Fielding Spartans 50 49 in OT thriller

Blackfoot defeats Fielding 50 49 in overtime at Paris after a 48 48 tie with five seconds left. Bel and Howell score 12 each for Blackfoot. Hulme Haddock tally 12 for Fielding. Blackfoot JVs beat Georgetown 52 34. Officials Max and Paul Haddock.

Blackfoot Broncos Spartans Paris Wielding Bel and Howell Blackfoot Hulme Haddock Blackfoot Jvs Austin Hulme Morgan Dee Morgan Haddock Anderson, Carlsen Blackfoot Tg Howell Bell Young Christiansen Schindley Elison McKie Sorenson Max and Paul Haddock

Sheepmen and Forest Service Discuss Coyotes Control

Sheep permittees from Cache National Forest meet in Logan on Feb 8 and Soda Springs on Feb 11 to discuss predator control. Talks cover coverage of allotments, new poisons like 1080, and use of planes to locate coyote dens with scent and lard baits. Attendees include Extension Service, Fish and Wildlife, State Game, and Forest Service officials led by Jay B Hann.

Extension Service Fish and Wildlife Service State Game Department Forest Service Jay B Hann Paris

Tree Price List For Windbreaks And Woodlots

Farmers may obtain price lists and order blanks from Willard B Kunz, County Extension agent in Paris for University of Idaho windbreak and woodlot trees. Windbreak plantings are a definite asset to farms shielding farmsteads, pastures, sheds, gardens, and buildings from prevailing winds and deep drifting snow.

University of Idaho Willard B. Kunz Paris Extension Service Soil Conservation Service Idaho

Teen Age Dance Announced by LDS Stake Committees

The Aaronic Priesthood stake committee and the LDS Girls Program stake committee sponsor a teen dance on Wednesday evening February 26 at 7 30 in the Paris Pavilion for teenage boys and girls.

Stake Committee of the Aaronic Priesthood Stake Committee LDS Paris

Preston at Paris Friday Hoop Showdown

Preston High School faces Fielding for a return basketball game Friday February 21 with a preliminary Georgetown town team versus Fielding alumni. Earlier losses include Blackfoot, but fans expect a strong late season contest at 7 p.m. Admission 25 and 50 cents.

Fielding High School Georgetown High Fieldings Ivs Fielding Eborne Austin Iw Hulme Morgan Haddock Anderson D. Morgan Caldwell Percee Matthews Carlsen K. Arnell Budge Georgetown D. Barteschi R. Bartschi Clark V. Clark Hayes Smith Worenee W. Smith Robinson Aves Totais Preston Paris Weston Preston High School Basketeers Preston Boys Blackfoot Suesa Maughan Georgetown Town Hoop Seasion Admirasion

Youths Suspected in Candy Theft at Paris Pool Hall

Police suspect local youths broke into the Paris Billiard Parlor Sunday night by removing the front door panel. About four or five boxes of candy were found missing with no other items touched. Authorities expect to arrest the boys and bring them before justice.

Paris Ralph Rich

Farewell Dance for Departing Missionary in Lanark

A farewell dance is planned at the Lanark ward chapel Friday evening February 28 for Miss Marva Beck daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Beck of Lanark She leaves March 3 for the Mission home in Salt Lake City and heads to the Mexican Mission field on March 13 All are invited to attend the dance.

Lanark Ward Marva Beck Joseph Beck Lanark Salt Lake City

Athays and Petersons Drive to Salt Lake City

Mr and Mrs Russell Athay and daughter Louann traveled to Salt Lake City Sunday evening and returned Monday. They were joined by Mr and Mrs Ira Peterson of Montpelier.

Russell Athay Louann Salt Lake City Ira Peterson Montpelier

Drue Dunn Named Bannock County Agent

Bannock County commissioners announced the appointment of Drue W. Dunn as county agent effective March 1. Dunn has prior service as 4-H leader in Bannock and has held agency roles in Jefferson Bear Lake and Power counties, with roots in Bear Lake.

Drue Dunn Bannock County Drue W. Dunn Bannock Clegg Raymond McCammon Dunn Power Pocatello Rigby Jefferson County Drue Bear Lake Paris Poatello

Garden City Primary Observes Lincoln Valentine Day

Garden City ward hosts a February 12 primary program honoring Abraham Lincoln and Saint Valentine. Students and groups present poems acrostics recitations songs duets and stories while teachers and leaders are feted with Valentine chocolates and rewards.

Garden City Lincoln & Valentine Abraham Lincoln St Valentine Valentine Sandra Sprouse Helen Calder Pres Claudia Pope Norma Sprouse Fontella Scofield Helen Calder Leone Loveland Betty Spencer Pres. Pope America Margene Jensen Childrens’ Hospital

Mrs Grantich Hosts Danny’s Fifth Birthday Party

Mrs Grantich entertained several of her son Danny’s little friends on Saturday afternoon for his fifth birthday. Games were played and refreshments served to Wayne Spencer Karen Lowe Spencer Carol Stucki Marilyn and Carol Reeder Gary and Ann Chase and Afton Stucki.

Grantich Danny Wayne Spencer Karen Lowe Spencer Carol Stucki Marilyn Carol Reeder Gary Ann Chase Afton Stucki

A. W. Shepherd Visits East Then Returns Home

A. W. Shepherd returned home Sunday after a two week eastern trip. He attended Legion business in Washington, D. C., visited his brother Harold in Durham, North Carolina, and spent time with his son and family in Kalamazoo, Michigan, en route home.

A. W. Shepherd East Legion Washington, D. C Durham North Carolina Harold Kalamzoo Michigan

Wedding Shower Attendees for Mr and Mrs Russell Porter

Attendees in Geneva Monday evening for the Porter wedding shower included Mr and Mrs Angus Porter and family, Mr and Mrs Rollo Nye, Mr and Mrs Debwin Orr and daughter LaRee, Mr and Mrs Jess Scheidegger, Mr and Mrs Chauncey Mattson, Mr and Mrs Vivian Nye and Mrs Jennie Stocker.

Russell Porter Geneva Angus Porter Rollo Nye Debwin Orr LaRee Jess Scheidegger Chauncey Mattson Vivian Nye Jennie Stocker

Birthday dinner honors Melinda Sparks son

Mrs. Melinda Sparks hosted a dinner party Tuesday evening for her son's birthday anniversary. After a seven o'clock dinner guests played games with Merladye receiving a prize at cootie. Attendees included Worth Eborn Delma Satterthwaite Fred Stevens Jean Stock Jay B Hann Merla Nye Dean Rebiniisch and Janet Collings.

Melinda Sparks Miss Merladye Cootie Worth Eborn Delma Satterthwaite Fred Stevens Jean Stock Jay B. Hann Merla Nye Dean Rebiniisch Janet Collings

Donna Wilkes to wed Thomas Nielson in spring

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wilkes of St. Charles announce the engagement of their daughter Donna to Thomas A. Nielson son of Mr. and Mrs. La Von A. Nickson of Logan. The couple attend Utah State Agricultural College and plan to wed in early spring.

Sam Wilkes St. Charles Donna Thomas A. Nielson LaVon A. Nickson Logan Utah State Agricultural College

District Class A tournament opener paces Pocatello event

The District Class A Basketball tournament will be held in Pocatello March 4 to 8 with teams including Pocatello Blackfoot Malad Montpelier Paris Weston Coney and Preston. Night games only are planned to boost attendance and host school duties.

Pocatello Blackfoot Malad Montpelier Paris Weston Coney Ponatello High School Paris-Weston Malad-Downey Blackfoot-Preston Montpelier-Pocatello Blackfoot- Preston

Idaho News Briefs ISEA Rewrites From Idaho Papers

Idaho news briefs report on federal approval for a road connecting American Falls to Malad via Rockland. Other items note Lloyd and Mrs. Van Sicle racing dogs in the Ice Bowl at Roberts, Mrs. Van Sicle finishing fourth. Mary Jane Tolman jokes about growing great grandchildren. Lions seek a resident physician for Bancroft and Dr S Nelson may visit. Wilder buys 74 roller skates for youths. Jerome buyers acquire former Hunt relocation camp buildings for use as a kitchen shop and farm labor barracks.

Jerome Hunt Relocation Center

Boots and Saddle Club group forms in valley meet

About twenty five west side enthusiasts met at the Hotel Paris to discuss forming a Boots and Saddle club. Guests Dan Swensen Lee Hansen and J C Walentine assisted. A organizing committee of five was chosen to draft by laws and set up a board of officers. They will report details at a later meeting.

Hotel Paris Boots & Saddle” Club Dan Swensen Lee Hansen Preston J C Walentine Logan Russell Athay Laurel Pugmire Gilbert Arnell James Olsen Hulme Dunford

Home Demonstration Agent to Aid Bear Lake Women

Thelma M Lee, Home Demonstration Agent at Large, plans a week in Bear Lake county starting February 24 to assist county women. She will demonstrate poultry preparation for freezing on February 24 at 2 p.m. in Montpelier and conduct several schedule talks across Geneva Raydon Ovid Paris and Montpelier with lessons on pressure cooking zipper inserts and fabrics.

Thelma M Lee Bear Lake County Addiiion Montpelier 1St Ward Church House Geneva Raymond Ovid Ward Relief Society Emerson Paris Bear Lake Stake Relief Society Montpelier Stake Relief Society Second Ward

Former Paris Woman Dies in San Diego California

Alice Christiana M Norton Minson 75, former Utah resident, died in a San Diego hospital. Born Nov 9, 1871 on the Isle of Wight, she came to the United States in 1879, lived in Paris Idaho and Ogden, moved to San Diego in 1922, and later returned to California. Survived by sons Joseph R Minson, William A Minson, Roy W Munson, Eugene Munson, daughters Mrs Greer Wilton, Mrs C A Lamb. brothers William J Norton, sisters Mrs Edith Stevens and Mrs Florence Harley. Funeral in Ocean Beach LDS chapel, body later in Ogden.

Alice Christiana M Norton Minson Utah San Diego California John Angelina Shepherd Norton Isle of Wright Hampshire Hangland United States Paris Idaho Ogden Salt Lake Joseph W Minson Logan Minson Joseph R. Minson William A Minson Oakland Calif Greer Wilton Fontana C A. Lamb Tooele Roy W Munson Alam

Weaver family moves into Claude Wilkes property

Lyle Weaver and family moved into the Claude Wilkes property during the latter part of the week. Mr Weaver is employed by the Union Pacific in Montpelier.

Lyle Weaver Claude Wilkes Mr Weaver Union Pacific Montpelier

Literary Club Reviews Her Husband's House at Jensen Home

Literary club met at Ethel Jensen's home on Wednesday evening. Pauline Cox reviewed the book Her Husband's House. Attendees included Bertha Hoge Lucille Crawford Melinda Sparks Teressa Rich Lillias Grimmett Daphne Bonham Anona Grandy Myrtle Richards Lily Lauritzen Lark Bateman Amy Athay the hostess and Nora Hymas as a guest.

Literary Club Ethel Jensen Pauline Cox Bertha Hoge Lucille Crawford Melinda Sparks Teressa Rich Lillias Grimmett Daphne Bonham Anona Grandy Myrtle Richards Lily Lauritzen Lark Bateman Amy Athay Nora Hymas

Norma Price to Wed Gale Hansen In Utah Early Summer

Engagement announced by Mrs. Mf. G. Price of her daughter Miss Norma Price to Gale Hansen son of Mr. and Mrs. Albin Hansen of Heber City Utah. The couple attend USAC and plan marriage in early summer.

Mf. G. Price Norma Price Gale Hansen Albin Hansen Heber City Utah USAC

Dairy and Homemakers Institute Held in Montpelier

The Extension Service with Bear Lake County Commissioners and local organizations hosts two Feb 24 meetings in Montpelier at 2 p m. A Dairy Specialist from University of Idaho, G C Anderson, leads the dairymen session at Rich Theatre with a 16 mm film on milk production and dog effects. The homemakers session at the 1st Ward Meeting House features Mrs Thelma M Lee demonstrating poultry prep for freezing and presenting a film Frozen Foods.

Montpelier 1St Ward Thelma M Lee

St Charles Old Folks Party Brings 186 Guests

The St Charles Old Folks party on February 13 with a Valentine decor theme served a 9 course dinner to 186 attendees. Press Burdette Pugmire acted as toastmaster and Amos Hulme led ceremonies after dinner with music and a one act drama. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs George Stock and others from Montpelier Paris Ogden and local faculty attended.

St. Charles Valentine Burdette Pugmire Amos Hulme George Stock Holmes Anna Rich Montpelier Wilford Stocks Fred J Price Peter Grandy Paris George Brewer Ogden St. Charles School

Bridge Club Hosts Seaside Afternoon in Montpelier

Mrs Clara Budge hosted her bridge club Friday afternoon with Mrs Innes as the high scorer. Refreshments followed the games for Mesdames Bertha Hoge Dorothy Tueller Ethel Jensen Audrey Monson Ruth Bunderson Orlean Innes and Inez Tunks of Montpelier.

Clara Budge Mrs. Innes Bertha Hoge Dorothy Tueller Ethel Jensen Audrey Monson Ruth Bunderson Orlean Innes Inez Tunks Montpelier

Relief Society Social Visit In Paria Ist Ward

Last Thursday afternoon the Paria Ist ward Relief Society gathered at the home of Sister Eva Dunn a shut-in member. The group enjoyed visiting and sharing experiences followed by a pot luck lunch for Mesdames Emma Sleight Mary Stucki Lena Caldwell Rhoda Crawford Arithne Nye Kate Rich Eliza Cook Theressa Rich Eliza Shepherd Frances Bunn Rose Grandy Maude Humphreys Emma Clayton Lena Fox and Iris Collings.

Paria Ist Ward Relief Society Eva Dunn Emma Sleight Mary Stucki Lena Caldwell Rhoda Crawford Arithne Nye Kate Rich Eliza Cook Theressa Rich Eliza Shepher Frances Bunn Rose Grandy Maude Humphreys Emma Clayton Lena Fox Iris Collings

Paris Red Cross rolls call aims for $800 quota

The Paris chapter sets an $800 Red Cross fund goal with March 3 to 10 drive window. Chapter chairman Mr. Jesse Matthews and assistant Mr. Paul Haddock appoint district chairmen and solicitors to enroll donors. National Red Cross Sunday on February 23 supports the effort and local donations will fund both disaster relief and Paris needs.

Red Cross Jesse Matthews Paris Matthews Paul Haddock Paria Bers Fish Haven St. Charles Bloomington Lanark Wes Ovid Liberty Sharon Oan Wees Mr. Matthews Mr. Haddock Don Loveland Lewis Pugmite DeLora Nelson

Rex Rogers welcomed baby daughter at Bear Lake hospital

Mr and Mrs Rex Rogers rejoice over the safe arrival of a baby daughter at Bear Lake hospital on Sunday.

Rex Rogers Bear Lake Hospital

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Fielding Downs Eaeaen Paris Midway Ririe Soda Springs Seeeeee Paris Cree Paris Afton Grace Senee Bancroft Eens Paris Sheepmen and Forest Service Cache National Forest Farwell Larry Sprouse Children In Zions Zions Karen Wamaley Lark Class Reading Lynn Lutz Trekker Boys Myrna Tremelling Janet Sprouse Bluebirds Seagull Vaughn Satterthwaite Deacon ISEA American Falls Rockland Oakley Mary Jane Tolman Grace Bancroft Lions Club S. Nelson Minneapolis, Minn Wilder Chamber of Commerce Boots and Saddle Club Dairy and Homemakers Institute Monpelier Coopera Tion The Montpelier and Bear Old Folks R.C Ranck
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