Spartans topple Bancroft after strong night at Soda
Spartans beat league leading Bancroft 57 52 while North Gem Cowboys led 5th District early. Larry Jaussi hit long range shots and team overall rallied in the fourth quarter for the win. Michaelson and Sterling Wal each scored 13. Preliminary game Field edged 42 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spartans
Bancroft Cage
Soda Springs
Sielding
Bancroft
North Gem Cowboys
Ridings
Larry Jaussi
Larry Win
Michaelson
Sterling Waleach
Fg. Ft. Pf. Pta
the Fields
Lions Club and Community Events Calendar Highlight
February activity schedule shows Lions Club and American Legion programs, PTA and church group meetings, and preparations for the Prom. The obituary notes the funeral of A. W. Shep with out of town relatives listed from Utah and Idaho as speakers and attendees.
License Plates Remain With Registered Owner
Auto license plates stay with the registered owner under a state rule reported by Assessor Warren Sirrine. Effective February 12, 1957, car buyers who trade for a new or different vehicle during the year pay a transfer fee plus the difference in license fees and must transfer the old numbers to the new car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Sirrine
School districts weigh 6 3 3 plan for Bear Lake youths
A Montpelier resident urges parents and taxpayers to consider adopting a 6 3 3 school organization with small elementary schools, a junior high, and large high schools. He discusses past proposals, survey findings, and concerns about dual programs, urging a sound policy before further building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Montpelier
Montpelier High School
Bear Lake District
Ameris
America
Bear Lake
Elsx
Landon Pugmire to Head Red Cross Chapter
Landon L. Pugmire of St. Charles was elected chair of the Paris Chapter of the American Red Cross at a recent meeting. Mrs. Juanita W Smart will serve as Home Service chair and Sharp Matthews becomes Fund Chairman for the 1957 March Fund Drive with assist from Mrs. Waygren Passey. Dorothy Warner will be Public Information chair. Other officers include Norma Roghaar secretary and Cleneth Arnell First Aid and Water Safety chair. Board members are Hulme Dunford Bloomingon Mrs. C N Carlson Liberty Sharon and Dean Roberts Lanark. Vacancies remain. new appointments to be announced. Plans include a March fund drive and Red Cross swimming classes this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
American Red Cross
Landon L. Pugmire
St. Charles
Juanita W Smart
Home Service
Sharp Matthews
Waygren Passey
Dorothy Warner
Norma Roghaar
Cleneth Arnell
First Aid
Hulme Dunford
Bloomington
C N Carlson
Liberty Sharon
Dean Roberts
Lanark
Red Cross
Pugmire Suffer Injuries in Car Deer Collision
Mr and Mrs J R Pugmire were injured when their car struck a large doe eight miles from Logan while en route to Paris for a funeral. J R Pugmire sustained shoulder and back injuries and a mild concussion with a left knee injury. both were taken to LDS Hospital Logan in satisfactory condition. Chris Tueller and daughter Adeline were unhurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J R. Pugmire
Logan
Paris
Pugmire
LDS Hospital
Lowell Ball
Chris Tueller
Adeline
Pugmires
Tuellers
A. W Shepherd
Idaho Senator Pushes for Education Funding Increases
The Idaho legislature presses toward adjournment as the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee prioritizes education. The senator reports plans to raise state school funds from 16.5 million to over 20 million and weigh teacher salary boosts while noting Bear Lake county's loss if Senate Bill 37 had passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Senate Finance and
House
Wampa
St. Anthony
Bear Lake County
Senate
Funeral Attendees from Galt Lake City Honor A. W. Shepherd
From Galt Lake City last Saturday, family and friends attended funeral services for A. W. Shepherd. Among the mourners were Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Lauren Pugmire, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Welker, and Ezra Poulsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galt Lake City
A. W. Shepherd
Wendell Adams
Lauren Pugmire
Roy Welker
Ezra Poulsen
Funeral Services for A W Shepherd
Alfred W. Shepherd's funeral service was held at 1 p m Saturday February 16 at the Bear Lake Stake Tabernacle. The service included prayers, musical selections by mixed quartets and solos, and tributes by church and Legion members. Burial with military rites followed at Paris Cemetery with American Legion Post 84 in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred W. Shepherd
Bear Lake Stake
Taft P. Budge
Ruby Bolton
Velma Hansen
Irene Wyler
Floyd Lewis
Weyne Budge
William K. Matthews
Clifford G. Price
Cyril S. Budge
Paris Cemetery
American Legion Post 84
Blake Jensen
Prenton Thomas
Bob Allison
Evan Haddock
LaVoy Eborn
Darrell Sorenson
Roger “Umpherys
Richard del Sorenson
Howard Bolton
Clem ‘“Lumpherya
Mr. Shepherd
Emma Parker
Marie Armatage
Blanche Parker
Edith Haddock
Norma Roghaar
Fielding PTA Select Nominating Committee
The Fielding High School PTA held its February meeting with Pres Mrs Newell Lewis conducting. America the Beautiful was sung, opening prayers offered, minutes read, and a nominating committee Irene Wyler Velma Hansen and Jean Budge appointed to select officers for the coming year. Prizes were won by Ira Lewis and Burnell Whittington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fielding High School Pta
Newell Lewis
Leora Taylor
Gloria Stock
Patricia Robb
Congress
Dorothy Nye
China Town
Joyce Beck
Irene Wyler
Velma Hansen
Jean Budge
Gilbert Hull
Ira Lewis
Burnell Whittington
Two FFA Boys Eligible For State Farmer Degrees
On Feb 9, Fielding FFA members Laurel Gorenson and Glen Humpherys passed the District Lifting Committee for the State Farmer Degree. Glen Humpherys also entered the District Co op contest seeking an all expense paid trip to Colorado A&M at Fort Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fielding Ffa
Laurel Gorenson
Glen Humpherys
Colorado A&m
Fort Collina
Boxing and Wrestling Card Set for Feb 26 at Fielding High
The Bear Lake Stake rules a boxing and wrestling show Monday night at Fielding High School gym at 6 pm. Main event features local heavyweights Mad Mauler Cur less and Flaming Red Carlson against the Phantom Professor and Squeakin Deacon, with challengers planned for Prof. Shire. Other bouts include LaVar Hemmert vs James Poulsen and numerous boxing matches across weight classes under Gilbert Hull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Lake
Fielding High School
Mad Mauler Curless
Flaming Red Carlson
Gilbert Hull
Phantom Professor
Squeakin Deacon
Prof. Shire
LaVar Hemmert
James Poulsen
Craig Hansen
Carl Taylor
Martin Ward
Roy Passey
Tad Palmer
Terry Hymas
Gary Hastings
George Ramey
Dan Rich
Farrell Bartschi
Glade Booth
Richard Budge
Ferris Hymas
Melvin Lyons
Conrad Michaelson
Gerald Born
Rex Law
Gordon Parker
Idaho Utah Party Draws 400 in Arizona Heat
In Mesa Arizona over 400 attendees from Utah Idaho and other states California Ohio Iowa Oregon Washington Colorado and Canada plus Alaska gathered for the annual Utah Idaho party. Temperatures reached 90 degrees marking the hottest day. John H Weston Laketown presided with Melvin E Kent Lewis ton vice president Myrtle Blasedell secretary treasurer Velva Weston Viola Kent and John Blasedell assisting. Rulon Shepherd Mesa High School supt. presented portions of the program. Two gallons of ice cream were served during the dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesa
Arizona
John H. Weston
Laketown
Melvin E. Kent
Lewiston
Myrtle Blasedell
Velva Weston
Viola Kent
John Blasedell
Utah
Idaho
California
Ohio
Iowa
Oregon
Washington
Colorado
Canada
Alaska
Rulon Shepherd
The
Mesa High School
Athay announces engagement of Mary Ellen to Bolton
Mr and Mrs Asa Athay announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Ellen to Howard P Bolton son of Lealie Bolton of Paris A spring wedding is being planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa Athay
Mary Ellen
Howard P. Bolton
Lealie Bolton
Paris
Birthday gathering honors Mrs. Hulme at Amos Hulme home
A Saturday evening party at the Amos Hulme residence honored Mrs. Hulme. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. George Hulme and family, Mr. and Mrs. L Wallentine of Paris, Mr. and Mrs. George Lane and family of Montpelier, and Mr. and Mrs. Laurel Pugmire with Mr. and Mrs. Wendelle Adams of Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Hulme
Hulme
George Hulme
L. Wallentine
Paris
George Lane
Montpelier
Laurel Pugmire
Wendelle Adams
Salt Lake City
MISSISSIPPIANS TO APPEAR HERE ON FEB 27
The Mississippi Jubilee Gingers, under the American Legion, will perform at Fielding High School Auditorium on Wednesday February 27 at 8 p.m. The quartet is praised for rare harmonies and strong training, offering humor religious flavor drama and pathos. Admission is fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
American Legion
Fielding High School
One Enters Service as Two Go for Induction Examinations
Ray Humpherys son of Clem and Mrs. Humpherys of Paris volunteered for induction and left for Boise. Douglas Arnell and Larry Wilcox left for Boise to take physicals for service. Douglas is son of Cleneth Arnell of St. Charles and Larry is son of Lareva Larsen of Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Humpherys
Clem Humpherys
Paris
Boise
Douglas Arnell
Larry Wilcox
Douglas
Cleneth Arnell
St. Charles
Larry
Lareva Larsen
Georgetown
Red Cross Sponsors First Aid Instructors Course
A 33 hour First Aid course was held at the Seminary building under Robert D. Thomson of Twin Falls. Trainees finishing the program included Robert B. Allison Cleneth Arnell Norma H. Arnell Paul J. Haddock Thomas E. Johnston Vyrin K. Orr James W. Patterson Patricia Robb Wenonah M. Shirley Ralph M. Sleight Helen Ward LaVell Ward Arlin C. Wilkes Norma Willis Maud T. Bateman. Cleneth Arnell First Aid Chairman invites groups to request courses and will arrange instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seminary
Robert D. Thomson
Twin Falls
Robertb. Allison
Cleneth BD. Arnell
Norma H. Arnell
Paul J. Haddock
Thomas EB. Johnston
Vyrin HK. Orr
James W. Patterson
Patricia Robb
Wenonah M. Shirley
Ralph M. Sleight
Helen Ward
LaVell Ward
Arlin C. Wilkes
Norma
Emerson PTA Founder's Day Program Feb. 28
The Emerson PTA holds its Founder's Day program at 7 p.m. Thursday February 28 announced by Mrs Haine Webb president Amoe Hulme will speak and the Emerson Band directed by Mr Stanley Thurber will perform refreshments follow attendance invitation extended
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Pta
P.m
Haine Webb
Amoe Hulme
Emerson Band
Stanley Thurber
Representative Newsletter Outlines Session Progress and Debates
The letter notes 18 days left in Idaho's 34th legislature season and a longer session likely. It cites Sheriff salary bills stalled in the county system, a beaver trapping bill per permit on private property, a beer tax proposal expected as a token levy, and transfer of SICE Albion endowment to Idaho State College at Pocatello. The Right to Work bill, hotly debated, passed the House 33 to 26 and awaits Senate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Idaho State College
Pocatello
Albion
House
Labor Committee
Fish and Game Committee
Game Commission
Bear Lake
Tax and Revenue Committee
Fielding Spartans Face Grace In Suh District Tourney
Fielding Spartans coached by Boothe meet Grace in the first round of the Suh District Class B Tournament at Montpelier gym. Bancroft and Soda Springs start at 7 30 p.m. with Fielding Grace following about 9 p.m. Double elimination. winners and losers meet Friday at Bancroft. finals at Grace March 1 and 2 with Western division teams joining on Saturday February 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boothe
Fielding Spartans
Grace
Montpelier
Weldon Brandy
Bancroft
Soda Springs
Fielding Grace
Rockland
West Side
Montpelier Sailor Maps 20 Year Navy Career Path
Roy L. Agile, son of former Montpelier residents, began Navy service in 1951. He trained as an electrician, served on USS Lawe and in Yokosuka, Japan, married Sally Howe, and now studies Nuclear Propulsion at Arco Idaho. He regards the Navy as a premier career for youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy L. Agile
U.S. Navy
Roy Agle
Montpelier
Navy
Arco
Idaho
Roy
Montpelierigh Bchool
San Diego
Naval Station
Electrician
Yokosuka
Japan
Sally Ann Howe
Horicon
Wisconsin
Great Lakes
States
Nuclear Propulsion
Celebrate Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Johnston in Camp Lifton
Mr and Mrs Thomas E Johnston of Camp Lifton celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on February 14 with a home dinner and a Valentine themed cake. Attending were BE Cleveland Lee Bunderson Wesley Windley Johnston family and others. canasta prizes went to Mr and Mrs Bunderson and a tape recorder was given as a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Johnston
Camp Lifton
Valentine
BE. P Cleveland
Lee Bunderson
Wesley Windley
Johnston
Bunderson
Keith Bennion
Bennion
Soda Springs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Loring
Otala
Lions Cluberican Legion Programerson Pta
Lions Club
Fke Rose Prom
Fis
Ra& Party School
PTA
Bn Bureau
RS. Party
Bs Biome
Chub Club
Nary Red Letter Dance Maids Dancerson
L Ions Club
Gold & Green Ball Bureau
Yson Pta
Lionas Club
Shepherd
Kalamazoo
A. W Shep
A. W
Walter E. Clark
Landon Pugmire
J. R. Pugmires
Sen
Geo. W. Warren
State of
Fielding
PTA Select
FFA
Red Cross Chapter
D.H. Grimmett
Grace Cagers
U. S. Navy
Mrs. Burnell Whittington
Paul
John Hoge
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