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Newspaper

Paris Post

Location

Paris, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1956

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Spartans Fall 56 50 to Bulldogs in Montpelier Tilt

Grace Spartans lost the last league game 56 to 50 to the Bulldogs on Montpelier High Court. Van Vieet led Grace with 23 points while Fielding’s 14 points highlighted a close game that stayed tied until late in the final period. Both teams traded players out on injuries as Stocker left for Fielding.

Spartans Bulldogs Montpelier High Grace Partans Gulldogs van Vieet Stocker ING FG Allentine Otala Fielding Jr. Varsity

Deacons and Fathers Exceed Bears in Five-Overtime Exhibition

An exhibition basketball game on February 15 features Deacons vs fathers and Bears with directives from Earley and Tebbs. Fathers proxy, high shots disputed at the scorer table, and a dramatic pole vault pass precede a final 38 to 0 score after five overtimes.

Irwin Tebbs Ara Ian Deacons Bears

Law Dies at Blackfoot in Idaho

Ira Law of Stipelier died in Blackfoot after a lingering illness. He passed away in a local hospital Wednesday night. Funeral details were listed by friends and relatives including Mr and Mrs Bob Ahi and Mrs J P Hester among attendees.

Ira Law G&, Stpelier Fand Qirs Keith Warner Bob Ahi J. P. Hester HH. Crawford A Long Chas Ivan Beck Smith Gertsch

Shepherd Recovers at Home After Heart Attack in Pocatello

A patient treated in a Pocatello hospital in June is recuperating at Mrs. Don Windley's home. Reports say Edtwin seems to be growing stronger each day and looks forward to fishing once recovered.

Pocatello Don Windley Edtwin

PTA Schedule Highlights March Activities Across Groups

Calendar lists March events for PTA units and associated groups. Activities include public speaking contests, dances such as junior prom and spring dance festival, band and chorus concerts, and leadership meetings across wards and societies with various age groups and sponsor organizations.

PTA Relief Society Old Folks

Old Building Reveals 1910 Documents Found

Papers dated 1910 were uncovered by tearing down an old building. Mrs. Hansen reported vouchers and account sheets from J. A. McIIiwee, a tunnel contractor, tucked beneath shingles at the rear of the lot. The statements list Theodore Johnson, J. J. McIiwee, and Paris Hiatt.

Lloyd Hansen J. A. McIiiwee

A Fall May Prove Benefit Rather Than a Misfortune

Peter Grandy left Tuesday for Pocatello and entered a hospital where the next day he had surgery to remove a stomach tumor. He fell last week while winding a clock, causing pain but revealing the tumor. Doctors say the fall may ultimately benefit his health by uncovering the growth and enabling treatment.

Peter Grandy Pocatello Mr. Grandy

Bloomington Old Folks Party Held February 11

The Bloomington ward held its annual Old Folks party on February 11 in the amusement hall. The afternoon program featured a variety of acts led by Russell Payne with community singing, readings, solos, and a comedy sketch. A chicken dinner served to 132 guests preceded an evening program hosted by Arden Bunderson with dancing to the Wyons Orchestra and 110 guests enjoying nut sundaes.

Bloomington Ward Russell Payne Dean Ward Deltha Painter Otis Bateman Margaret Painter Medley Waitzs Maida Nelson Hulme Dunford Hattie Wallentine Reading Burdette Pugmire K. Matthews Amos Hulme Rayford Stevens Airlock Arden Bunderson T. Jefferson Dunford Nora Haddock Merrill Ward Nyte Nelson Evan Haddock Oliver Piggott Dean Werd Paul Haddock Bryan Haddock Thomas Painter Frank Grunig Reed Haddock Udell Williamson Ovid Sid Farrell Nielson Lowell Nielson Grant Sorenson Carol Devenish Colleen Karen Terrell Hymas Pres. Pugmire Georgia Monson

Fine Arts Club hosts Madame Butterfly excerpts in Paris

Raymond H. Webb hosted the Fine Arts Club at her Paris home on Thursday evening February 16. Mrs T. Jay Nelson presented recorded excerpts from Puccini’s Madame Butterfly. Attendees included Mrs Glenn J. Stock, Mrs Bryan L. Booth, Mrs Arlin R. Pugmire, Mrs Howard A. Mecham, Mrs Alfred B. Hart, Mrs Paul J. Haddock, Mrs Glen P. Ward, Mrs Gothal G. Rich, Mrs Ldon Mattson, Mrs VanNeas OD Wallentine, Mrs GB Crawford, Mrs Henry Grandy, Mrs Willard W. Stucki, Mrs Webb, and Mrs Nelson.

Is. Raymond H. ‘Webb Fine Arts Club Paris Madame Butterfly Acomo Puccini T. Jay Nelson Mires Glenn J. Stock Bryan L. Booth Arlin R. Pugmire Howard A. Mecham Alfred B. Hart Paul J. Haddock Glen P. Ward Gothal GB. Rich Ldon Mattson VanNeas OD. Wallentine GB. Crawford Henry Grandy Willard W. Stucki Webb Gira. Nelson

Carey returns to Carlabad after trip for mining firm

T. L. Carey of the Potash Company of America arrived back at his home office in Carlabad New Mexico on Wednesday after a brief visit there to discuss mining operations.

T. L. Carey The Potash Company of American Carlabad New Mexico

Golden wedding anniversary for Isaac and Mrs Wamaley

Mr and Mrs Isaac H Wamaley of Garden City Utah celebrate their golden wedding anniversary March 4 1956 They wed March 2 1906 in the Logan Temple and have eight children seven living plus 18 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren An open house at their Garden City home will be held 2 to 5 p m inviting friends and relatives with no gifts requested

Isaac H. Wamaley Garden City Utah Logan Temple Russell Althea) Gatterthwaite Milford Richard Wamsley Keith Clayton Wamsley Randolph Thiel Wamsley Frank Gwen) Satterthwaite Logan

Fielding High student runner-up in district oratorical

Rhea Hulme, a Fielding High School senior, placed second in the District Oratorical Contest on the Constitution held February 20 in Preston. She earned an engraved gold medal. first place went to N Roger Hawkes of Preston. The event is sponsored by the local American Legion post to promote constitutional understanding. The district winner advances to state and then to regional and national levels for a four thousand dollar scholarship.

Rhea Hulme Wielding High School Preston N. Roger Hawkes Idaho American Legion United States Elwood Parker Floyd Lewis Rhea Fielding High School

Birthday coincidence for three Salt Lake brothers

Three brothers in Salt Lake, Robert 6 Dale 4 and Mark 1 share a Feb 7 birthday. Their parents Mrs. and Mr. Emerson J. Lindsay plan a combined party with individual cakes for each boy while keeping separate flavors. The family also includes LeMar 18 Carol 13 and Jay 11 with birthdays in other months.

Emerson J. Lindsay Salt Lake Robert Dale Mark Lindsay Sutt Lindsay St. Charles Mercy Ann Clark Lindsay Emerson Ovid

Frank Church Declares Senate Candidacy in Boise

Boise attorney Frank Church announced his Democratic bid for the U.S. Senate promising to reveal the facts from Herman Wellker’s public record. Church said the people deserve to judge the incumbent’s fitness to hold a seat in the Senate.

Frank Church Boise U .S. Senate Herman Wellker United States Senate Church

Suspect Held In Paris Area Car Theft Case

A Chevrolet pickup owned by Darwin Wallentine was reported stolen from near the Paris residence on highway 89. The truck was found undamaged near Cokeville, Wyoming, about 3 pm Saturday. Melvin Eugene Riter, 86, is held in Rock Springs Wyoming jail as a suspect, after being identified in Paris and connected to the incident. He denies stealing the truck but admits to clothing theft from the Paris Hotel. FBI investigation ongoing.

Darwin Wallentine C. Wallentine Highway 89 Paris Monson Cokeville Wyo Rock Springs Melvin Ugene Riter Resa Riter Iteria FBI

Emerson PTA Founder's Day Observed With Nominating Committee

Emerson PTA met Wednesday evening with President Mary Parker presiding. The program featured America the Beautiful sung, Alfred Hart prayer, Larsen on Congress publications, and the Emerson Band directed by Merlin Whatcott. Founder's Day was led by Mabel Athay, Cyril Budge spoke on PTA cooperation, and a nominating committee was elected: Norman Roberts, Archie Parker, Grant Rich. Room prize went to 7th grade. magazine subs to Louanna Nelson, Keith Warner, Ralph Roghaar. Refreshments for 98 were served. photos taken for the procedure book.

Emerson Pta Mary Parker America the Beautiful Wan Aung Alfred Hart Congress Publications Larsen Emerson Band Merlin Whatcott Grant Rich Challenger Gfarc Mabel Athay Cyril Budge PTA Irene Wyler Norman Roberts Archie Parker Louanna Nelson Keith Warner Ralph Roghaar

Play Written by Wright Presented in Logan

Stir the Mountain Wind by Lt David L. Wright of Bennington is staged February 22 to 25 at the Lyric Theatre Logan. USAC dramatics department directs Vasco Call for a four day run with Wright arriving from Tyndall AFB Florida to assist. The dramatic narrative centers on Bennington and Bear Lake county with plans for Bradley University to produce in April. Wright, son of Conover Wright of Bennington, is an English literature graduate from USAC with Air Force short story awards in recent years. He is a training analysis officer in the Air Force and resides in Panama City Florida with wife and three children.

Dst David L. Wright Bennington Lyric Theatre Logan Dramatics Department USAC Vasco Call Hill Field Tyndall Air Force Base Florida Call Bear Lake County Bradley University Wright Conover Wright Montpelier High School University of Iowa Air Force Panama City

Fielding Spartans Open Fifth District Tourney At Grace

The Fielding Spartans meet Bancroft in the opening Fifth District Class B tournament game at Grace on Thursday Feb. 23 at 7 30 p m Local schedule shows Soda Springs versus Grace in the second game Then Feb 24 the losers play at Soda Springs and the first night winners tally a match One team will be eliminated in the second round action The next rounds move to Bancroft Feb 25 with northern district games at American Falls Feb 23 and West Side versus the winner Feb 24 Finals set for Bancroft March 1 2 3

Spartans Bancroft Grace Soda Springs American Falls Rockland West Side

New Largilliere Bank Building To Rise In Soda Springs

Construction of a modern Largilliere Bank building is set to begin in Soda Springs this spring once weather permits. Planned features include three entrances, a drive in window, three parking bays, a night depository, new account machines, and up to date conveniences. The structure will replace the former Margilliere Food Center and Bank site destroyed by fire last fall, with completion expected within 120 days of starting.

Idaho Soda Springs HE. W. Largiliere, Jr Largilliere Company ‘Bankers Margilliere Food Center and Bank

Too-wi-da Explorers Stage Progressive Tour

A group of explorers and leaders toured with Mr. Tomelson and HC Stratton of Union Pacific TCT, Noel Stewart of the Telephone Company, and Mr. Gd G. Hriceson at the hospital Saturday afternoon. Afterward the group met at the 4th Ward Church for chili cocoa and a film of the Washakie Trail Trek led by Delos Hale and many locals. Recovery news updates include Elwood Parker Floyd Lewis and Rhea Hulme district contest attendance. Archie Shepherds’ California trip. Ralph Rich’s wife’s heart surgery.

F. W. Tomelson HC. Stratton Union Pacific Tct Noel Stewart Telephone Company Gd .G. Hriceson 4Th Ward Cove Utah Fish Haven Delos Hale Pocatello Vyron Orr Bart Ehborn Gordon Parker Gary Findlay Blake Hart Lloyd Painter Merlin Parker Dean Orr Robert Stock Robert Stocker Ray Stock Delray Moreland Beryl Loveland Paul Stock Orax Jacogbdson Lawrell Ward Grant Murdock Dave Brown

Hagerman Farmer John Sanborn Files Senate Candidacy

John Sanborn of Hagerman a former Congressman for Idaho's 2nd District formally announced his candidacy for the U S Senate in the upcoming August 14 Republican primary. He notes his background as a farmer with a large dairy operation and beef enterprise, contrasting with other Idaho lawmakers.

John Sanborn Hagerman Idaho U. S Can Frimery Congress

Red Cross Chapter Meeting in Paris Next Monday

The Paris Chapter of the American Red Cross meets Monday February 27 at 7 30 p m in Emerson School with Red Cross Field representative Samuel J Humes as guest speaker. A special film Red Cross Report 1966 will be shown highlighting relief efforts for eastern floods. Board chairs fund drive workers urged to attend. public invitation extended.

Paris American Red Cross Emerson School Samuel J. Humes Red Cross California Red Cross Report

Recent Bride Honored at Tea in February

Last February 18 a trousseau tea was held at the homes of Mr and Mrs Eldon Lewis honoring their daughter Carolyn who wed Dennis LaRay Bird earlier in February. Attendees enjoyed apple blossom decor and a four tier cake.

Eldon Lewis Carolyn Dennis LaRay Bird Claude Sprouse Walter Lewis ElDean Lewis Trousseau Mire Darrel Bird Fred Miller Frank Martinsen Sandra Mertingen Margean Brooker Wayne Humpherys Bride Bock Carla Lewis Maurine Athay Ione Budge Merlyn Taylor Ronald Parker Milford Peterson VanNesa Vallentine Misa Ruby Bolton

Funeral Services for Rhoda Wallentine Wilker

Funeral services were held Saturday February 18 at Lindquist & Sons Colonial Funeral Chapel Ogden officiated by Bishop George Critenton. Burial followed at Washington Heights Cemetery with pallbearers named. Surviving spouse three sons two daughters eighteen grandchildren and several siblings are listed along with their locations and affiliations.

Rhoda R. Wallentine Wilker Lindquist & Sons Ogden George Critenton Ogdenith W J. Clare Anderson Charles Ghear Ep. Critenton Jay Page John B. Thatcher Clare Anderson Samuel Fowler Grover Hogan Melvin Hayes Arvin Hamlin Wim. Billeter Elwood Wilkat Farrell Nielson Cloyd Wallentine Washington Height Julian Billeter Parie Ydaho Christian W Lthura Oakey Vallentine Herman E. Wiker Salt Lake Temple Paris Grace LDS Lith Relief Society Thatcher Idaho Utah General Depot Utah Tailoring Mills Carl W. Wilker Manti Utah Max W. Willker Dean Winker U. & Marine Air Corps Camp Pendleton Calif Arvin Leola) Hamlin Jr Vellejo

Bear Lake Stake Triumphs In District M Men Basketball

Bear Lake Stake defeats Star Valley Stake 45 88 to win the district M men tournament championship here. Oscarson Passey and Athay led Bear Lake while Reaves scored 25 for Star Valley. Runner up may represent the district at the All Church fair if Bear Lake cannot attend. Consolation game saw Randolph beat Cleveland 70 53 for third.

Bear Lake Stake Star Valley Stake Oscarson Passey Athay Bear Lake Reaves Star Valley Salt Lake Elliot Casperson Meet Here Wyoming Provo Randolph Cleveland Brlar Lake D. Oscarson P. Goedel G. Carlsen D. Passey T. Athay W. Eborn Merlin Oborn Max Whborn Star Valley BG FT Pts Lancaster Reeves Johnson Crook

Old Folks Party Delights St Charles Ward Crowd

St Charles ward hosts annual Old Folks party in the ward hall on Saturday February 18. A hot dinner at 12 30 followed by a brief program and a late plate supper at 6 30 preceded more entertainment and dancing. Attendees include Pres and Mrs Van Neas Wallentine and Alvira Rich of Paris Anina Rich Beatrice Law Augusta Bundereon and Mr and Mrs C R Wil Mamson of Montpelier. Weather and road conditions kept some Utah visitors home.

St. Charles Ward Hall Pres

Lyon Lyon and Marilynn Saunders Wed in Georgetown

Lyon Lyon, son of Mr. and Mrs. H l Lyon of Liberty, married Marilynn Saunders of Afton Wyoming on Saturday February 18 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Sons in Georgetown. Bishop Marvin Hy mas performed the ceremony. They reside in Liberty at Steve Munk's home. A wedding shower was held Monday night in the Liberty Sharon ward hall.

Liberty Steve Munk Liberty-Sharon Ward Hall

Bloomington PTA Meets in School with Vera Dunford in Charge

The Bloomington PTA met Monday evening at the Bloomington school with President Vera Dunford in charge. Amos Hulme gave an interesting talk followed by a girls chorus number. There were 31 present.

Bloomington PTA Vera Dunford Amos Hulme

Paris Lions Host Wives Dinner Party at Fielding High

The Paris Lions entertained their wives with a dinner party last Thursday evening at Fielding High School. A Fielding High boys quartet including Wayne Budge Larry Jaussi Conrad Michaelson and Billy Rogers performed two numbers. Thirty five Lions and guests enjoyed a banquet prepared and served by the Fielding High School PTA.

Paris Lions Fielding High School Fielding High Wayne Budge Larry Jaussi Conrad Michaelson Billy Rogers PTA

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Cubs Earley Heighth Law Blackfoot Scout & Boe Hive the Fine Arts Club Salt Lake Brothers Frank Church of Senate Founder’s Day Fielding Largilliere Bank Mrs Archie Shepherd Ralph Rich Balt Lake Leola Rhoda Wallentine Wilker Glen Grimmett Mark Pugmire Nevada Arizona Cleveland i Randolph Faeeere St. Charles Ward Lyon - Saunders
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