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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1946
Page
1
Fielding cagers defeated Montpelier 26 to 17 in a crowded gym Friday night, evening the season series after Montpelier edged Fielding by 2 earlier. Austin led Fielding with 10 points as Montpelier struggled on offense in the first half. The teams meet again Wednesday in the District tournament at Pocateco.
The 1946 Divisional M Men Basketball tournament will be played in Afton Wyoming on February 28 March 1 and 2. Five stake groups and seven M Men teams including Bloomington Georgetown Lovell Randolph Cokeville and two Star Valley squads compete for a spot in the all church finals.
Idaho will receive 58628 for federal aid in wildlife restoration in the new fiscal year starting July 1 1946. John J Boyle Idaho supervisor of Pittman Robertson projects said the appropriation is not yet made but has been presented to Congress. National PR funding of 3 million dollars is recommended for next year and Idaho's share plus a 25 percent federal boost brings the total near 79000. The Pittman Robertson fund is funded by a tax on arms and ammunition.
High school seniors may apply for U S Merchant Marine Cadet Corps and sit an April 3 exam. Applicants must postmark by March 1 1946 and may graduate in May or June. Veterans up to age 24 and non veterans aged 16 21 are eligible for cadet midshipman posts with details from the San Francisco district supervisor.
Sunday evening fireside group met at the home of Bp and Mrs Clarence Rich to discuss The Millenium. Present were Mr and Mrs Van Ness Wallentine Mr and Mrs Fenton Allred Mr and Mrs Weldon Grandy Mr and Mrs Whitney Transtrum Bp and Mrs Jack Matthews Mrs Morris Athay and the hosts.
Marylin Smith a 15 year old Soda Springs resident daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer T Smith was fatally injured Friday night when struck by Lowell M Foster 19 as she walked home from a basketball game between Soda Springs and Grace high schools in Soda Springs. She died twenty minutes after reaching the hospital. Marylin granddaughter of Arthur Taylor of Paris.
Idaho reports 11484 blood tests for marriage license applicants in 1945, up 1886 from 1944. State laboratories in Coeur d Alene Lewiston Twin Falls Pocatello and Boise handled about 163000 examinations, with 126 premaritial tests positive and diphtheria and gonorrhea screenings revealing modest positives while prenatal testing rose.
Mr and Mrs Ori E Hansen and family moved their household goods from Ogden to Paris this week and are occupying the Eliza Stuck residence.
Weekend guests at the William Lauritzen home were Mr and Mrs Todd Wallace of Salt Salt Paul Street and Billy Lauritzen who are attending the AC at Logan.
Ivan Beck repents the first of the week in Salt Lake attending to business matters. He is accompanied by his aunt Mrs. Mary Hartney who visited friends and relatives.
Mr and Mrs Glen Grimmett and Mr and Mrs Vernon Rich left last Thursday for Ashton where they spent a few days. Jerry Grimmett stayed in Pocatello with his grandparents Mr and Mrs L T Buxton.
A birthday dinner was held Tuesday of last week at the William Stucki home in honor of Don Stucki. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Don Stucki and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lou M. Pugmire and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. William B. Stucki, and Bruce Stucki.
A son was born to Dr and Mrs W G Hoge on February 28 at a Montpelier hospital. The father is stationed at a replacement and separation center in North Carolina awaiting overseas assignment, with plans to go to Europe possibly Germany. Mrs Walter S Hoge has four grandchildren, two boys and two girls.
Mrs Eliza Shepherd was guest of honor Friday afternoon as friends helped celebrate her 75th birthday with a chicken dinner. Attendees included Mrs Emily Rich Mrs Eva Dunn Mrs Louisa Grimmett Mrs Mary Lewis Mrs Hannah Humphreys Mrs Frances Bunn Mrs Iris Collings Mrs Erwin Jensen Mr and Mrs Lyman Rich and Mr and Mrs Fred Derticott.
Dairy producers in Bear Lake county are reminded today by G. E. Hulme that all applications for payment for milk produced during October, November and December of last year must be filed in the county office by February 28. Eligible producers will receive payment under the Dairy Production Payment Program.
Eight county teams will compete in a two game elimination tournament at Fielding High School gym starting 6 pm Thursday next week. Semis Friday night and final Saturday night at 7 pm. Participating teams include Paris Lions Montpelier Lions St Charles Liberty Lawank Bloomington Paris Town Georgetown and Montpelier Town. Season tickets on sale with general admission rates listed.
President Truman asks all Americans and the food and transportation industries to cooperate to prevent mass starvation. Emergency measures include conserving grain for human food, limiting alcohol production, raising flour extraction, prioritizing essential foods on railroads, controlling exports, and expanding shipments to allied and domestic needs.
Grant Smart came home Friday evening following an appendectomy at Bear e hospital.
Fielding prepares for the Class A District tournament in Pocatello facing Montpelier in the third game of the season. Eight teams compete in the southeastern Idaho double elimination event with Downey and Preston favored to win, while Fielding lists players including Fred Lewis and Doyle Morgan alongside coaches and managers.
The Bear Lake Stake Mutuals sponsor a dance Friday night at the Ovid ward hall with the Bennington Weaver orchestra providing music. It is the third and final dance in the stake series. The MIA urges girls with formals to wear them. Admission is free with budget card at the door.
Word reached friends that a baby boy arrived February 12 at the home of Mr and Mrs Darrell Orr in The Dalls Oregon. The Orrs are former Bear Lake residents.
The Doctrine and Covenants Study Group held a Sunday evening meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Lowe. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Price, Mr. and Mrs. Arlin Pugmire, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Rich, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Stucki, and Ray Reeder.
Mrs. Charles Innes entertained the Delta Delt club at her home on Wednesday evening of last week. Mrs. Varner received high score for the evening. Lunch was served to Mesdames Fred Klinke, Palmer Tueller, Ivan Beck, Alton Bunderson, Mac Monson, Vernon Budge and Keith Varner.
Mrs. Ethel Jensen entertained the Friday Afternoon Bridge club at her home last week. Mrs. Tunks received high score at bridge. Delic ious refreshments were served to Mesdames Bertha Hoge, Dorothy Tueller, Orlean Innes, Clarge Budge, Inez Tunks, Audry Monson and the hostess.
The annual Old Folks party for two Paris wards will be held Wednesday March 6. A picture show starts at the Novelty Theatre at 3 p.m. Dinner will be served to all over sixty at the second ward church followed by a program and dance in the Harmonson school gym for all married residents of both wards.
A reader-letter to the Post discusses a prior report on the sale of state land and requests correction. The note references the article carried last week and addresses the editor directly.
A letter blames a Bear Lake county land sale for disadvantaging veterans Sizemore and Clark, arguing neighbors and fathers manipulated bidding while sons served. It urges public opinion to prevent repeats and to grant veterans a chance to rebuild after wartime service.
Mr and Mrs James Taylor recently visited Verna Booth and her children in Ogden. Mrs Booth who formerly lived in Paris works part time at Dee Hospital.
Mrs Fred Derricott and son Gordon of Pocatello arrived Thursday to spend the weekend with her mother Mrs Eliza Shepherd who celebrated her 75th birthday anniversary Friday.
The Red Cross outlines volunteer and donation goals for several communities in the chapter. Each town is assigned a specific suggested contribution with totals ranging from 44 to 216 dollars, reflecting ongoing wartime support and public health missions.
The county extension office selects the top 4-H Home Economics participant for the National 4-H Girls' Record award. The winner receives a gold-filled medal, with a possible state trip to Chicago and a chance at a $200 college scholarship. Montgomery Ward sponsors awards for the 24th year. Last year Idaho's state winner was Louvila Neumann of Murtaugh.
Wednesday evening the Literary club was entertained by Mrs. Daphne Bonham. Mrs. Jean Hart reviewed The Black Rose by Thomas B. Costain. Present were Mesdames Teressa Rich Bertha Hoge Pauline Cox Anona Grandy Melinda Spanks Lillias Grimmett Jean Hart.
The Bear Lake Cattle and Horse Association will hold its annual meeting in Paris court room on Friday March 8 at 2 p m. Forest officials will attend and all members are urged to attend.
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