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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1960
Page
1
Mr and Mrs Price Taylor attended the funeral in Pocatello last Friday for Mrs Taylor's brother Dean L Geddes who was killed in an automobile accident. The accident left his neck broken and the family offered sympathy.
Bloominton area church services feature Bishop Alfred B Hart and several speakers with choirs performing. Numerous social events include wedding showers for Paul Russell and Patricia Patterson, a 60th anniversary for Daniel Thornock, bridal showers, and a weekly Old Folks party. Local families and visitors are listed with travel from Ogden Logan Pocatello and Utah communities.
A Bloomington gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Dunford brought together Arles Milford Roberts of Ogden Utah and Athol Stone of Bountiful Utah along with Leslie Bolton of Paria. The extended family shared a Sunday to Thursday visit including a dinner, marking the first full reunion in several years.
Wm. J. Fryer of the State Income Tax Division and Spencer Condie, Internal Revenue Agent, will be at the Motor Motel in Montpelier on March 7 8 and 9 from 8 to 5 to assist with income tax returns and problems.
Supervisor Arthur Wilson of the Census Bureau in Pocatello announced the appointment of crew leaders for the 1960 Census of Population and Housing. Each leader supervises about 20 enumerators with training set for March 9 rural and March 14 city staff. James L. Clark of Montpelier Idaho is named as crew leader at 540 North 5th.
Air Force Technical Sergeant Willis R. Hemmert, son of Pete Hemmert of Paris, awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal at Luke AFB Arizona. Col. James W. Chapman Jr. presented the medal for meritorious service as crew chief on F-100 and F-84 jets during a tour in Weybridge England May 1960s. Hemmert has over 19 years in service and plans retirement next December. He serves as crew chief on F-100 jets at Luke AFB with his wife and daughter present.
Mayor and Mrs. James Hawkes departed Paris over a week ago for a brief vacation in Arizona. They chose sunny Arizona to escape Paris cold weather and enjoy warm conditions.
Brent and Cherise of Rigby visited Mr. and Mrs. T J Dunford on Thursday. Leah Dunford, dean of women at USA, spent the weekend at her parents' home with the Dunfords.
Bear Lake County Commissioners advertise a bid for a 4 door sedan police car with heavy duty frame suspension brakes and a 300 HP V8. Bid deadline is 11 March 1060 at 10:00 am at the County Clerk's office. The board may accept or reject all bids.
All former residents of Bloomington are invited to the annual old folks party at the Bloomington Ward Recreation Hall on Saturday February 27 at 7 30 p m Entertainment includes a play special musical numbers dancing and refreshments
The Sewing Club met at Leone Bird's home last Wednesday evening. They spent time sewing and enjoyed homemade ice cream with strawberries. Hostess served treats to Fern Bloorn, Clethea Ward, Elva Passey, Elaine Bolton, Velma Hansen, and Twila Lewis.
A wedding shower for Mr and Mrs Bill Smith of Bloomington was hosted Saturday February 20 by the Thornocks and others. The event featured a three tier cake made by the bride, multiple musical performances, readings and prayers, with about 90 guests including several out of town attendees.
Freshman nurses at Ricks College received caps during a Monday morning devotional in the college auditorium on February 22. Thirty-five girls received caps and three men received stripes, with a parent tea following and sophomores helping with ushering. Names listed include Cheryl Hansen Paris and Tamara Pugmire from St Charles area.
Afton Stuck of Logan spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. E W Stucki, sharing time and hospitality. The visit highlighted family ties and local social connections in the area.
The Bear Lake Stake Explorer and Scout Tournament was held at Fielding High School gym with games from February 15 to 18. Final results show Laketown Scouts beating Paris First Ward for the championship and Paris Explorers defeating Liberty Explorers to claim the title, earning a trip to the Regional Tournament in Montpelier on February 23.
The Navy invites eligible men to fill quotas at the Pocatello Recruiting Station. Former Navy and Reserve members are promised access to preferred schools on re enlistment even if previous quotas were full. Navy trade schools offer about 70 skills with expert instruction and up to date equipment. For details visit the Pocatello station or call Cedar 2 1958.
A reflective piece recounts encounters with smokers among teens and a bus crowd in Elko Nevada. The narrator notes cigarettes as a blunt social fact and cites Cancer Society statistics about future smoking rates, predicting a droopy generation twenty five years hence.
A narrator describes a thoughtful hour at the state capitol noting a protest against capital punishment by robed barefoot men with placards. Flags honor the Winter Olympics at Squaw Valley while music fades among trees and blooming camellias adorn massive Deodar and magnolia trees nearby.
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