Bear Lake Boys Killed and Missing in France
DeVerle Stevens of Montpelier reported killed in action on the French front after ten days in battle. Willard Thornock of Bloomington listed missing in action after serving in the European theater. he trained in California and Texas and arrived in France September 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merlin Stevens
Montpelier
DeVerle Stevens
Pvt
Stevens
Sidney Thornock
Bloomington
War Department
Willard
Army
California
Texas
France
Dee
Fielding High
Paris
Fifty Family Members Attend Reunion at Ward Chapel
The Arthur P Bborn family held a reunion with fifty members present at the ward chapel. Attendees from Paris Lanark Dingle St Auburn Ft Sill Okla and others shared a chicken dinner and an improvised program showcasing family talents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur P Bborn
Ward Chapel
Arthur Eborn
Paris
Harlan Oborn
Darrell Eborn
Virgil Eborn
Lanark
Clifford Skinner
Dingle
Alton Michaelson
Auburn
Wye
Dean Larsen
Ft Sill
Okla
Willard Weborn
LeMar Dborn
Weldon Born
Hugh Shepherd
Worth Eborn
Mrs Sparks Hosts Club With High Score Prize
Mrs Henry Sparks entertained her club on Wednesday evening. Mrs Varner received the high score prize. Guests included Mesdames Charles Innes, Alton Bunderson, Keith Varner, Spencer Rich, Ivan Beck, Ivan Willmore, and Palmer Tueller. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Sparks
Mrs Varner
Mesdames
Charles Innes
Alton Bunderson
Keith Varner
Spencer Rich
Ivan Beck
Ivan Willmore
Palmer Tueller
Grant Rosen Awarded Combat Infantryman Badge
Grant Rosen of Paris Idaho and a member of the Gist Wildcat Infantry Division has been awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge for exemplary conduct and skill in action against the enemy. The Wildcat Division recently invaded Palau Islands 500 miles east of the Philippines. His wife and young daughter reside in Paris Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S/Set
Grant Rosen
Ella Rosen
Paris
Idaho
Gist
Wildcat
Palau
Philippines
Sewing Club Meeting at Irene Vallentine's Home
The Sewing club gathered Wednesday at Irene Vallentine's home with Eva Birch Irene Wyler Thelma Michel and Yvonne Palmer present Refreshments followed. Relatives report Lloyd and Blaine Passey died somewhere in France and were together for about fifteen minutes a poignant moment for the brothers. Pat and Mrs Ralph Sleight and family and Mrs Marvin Atleman and daughter visited from Woods Cross Utah over Christmas with Mr and Mrs George Sleight and relatives in Montpellier Pvt Sleight was home on furlough from Camp Barkeley California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Vallentine
Eva Birch
Irene Wyler
Thelma Michel
Yvonne Palmer
Lloyd
Blaine Passey
France
Pat
Ralph Sleight
Marvin Atleman
Woods Cross
Utah
George
Montpélier
Pvt
Sleight
Camp Barkeley
Calif
Birthday Party Honors Carol Tueller
Mrs Palmer Tueller hosted with Mrs Charles Innes and Mrs Jesse Scheidegger to celebrate Carol Tueller on her fourth birthday last Thursday afternoon. Guests included Clara Lou and Howard Winterbottom Marlys Athay Mack Warner Joel Bunderson Barry Gertis Barbara Bailard Mary Want Rich Joyce Beck and Tamara Lee Willmore. After games the children enjoyed refreshments and favors and Carol received many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer Tueller
Charles Innes
Jesse Scheidegger
Carol
Clara Lou
Howard Winterbottom
Marlys Athay
Mack Warner
Joel Bunderson
Barry Gertisch
Barbara Bailard
Mary ~ Want Rich
Joyce Beck
Tamara Lee Willmore
New Year Program by Paris 2nd Ward Sunday School
At 2 o'clock on New Year’s Day the Paris 2nd Ward Sunday School offered a program. The event featured songs by the kindergarten and a girls’ trio, readings by Ray Crawford, saxophone by Hugh Shepherd, poems by Venna Allred, retold stories by Jannette Grimmett and Moselle Budge, and a concluding song. Each child received a gift from the Christmas tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday School
Paris 2Nd Ward
Q H. Grimmett
W Smith Hoge
Anna Ruth
Rhea Hulme
Reading
Ray Crawford
Jannette Grimmett
Hugh Shepherd
Venna Allred
Jane Shepherd
Ruth Spencer
Helen Rae Larson
Moselle Budge
Judea's Plains
Amy Athay
Idaho Officials Highlight 1944 Poliomyelitis Drive Growth
The 1944 infantile paralysis epidemic neared 19 000 cases, the second largest in US history, while Basil O'Connor lauded American philanthropy. Idaho reports 38 221.35 raised, with Clark County leading per capita at 29 5 percent and Valley County next at 23 5 percent. Executive committee named includes Dr D B Berry and Dr B S Robinson. Public notices urge continued support for community and national Foundation research and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Basil O'Connor
Idaho
John E. Hayes
Clark County
Hayes
Valley County
DB. L. Berry
Orofino
Robinson
D.D
Gooding
Vic Goertzen
Twin Falls
C. G. Taal
Boisé
R. L. Brainard
Wardner
The
National Foundation For Research Epidemic Care and Educatio
Idaho Fish and Game reports season end and notable hunts
The season for shooting ducks and geese in Idaho ended in January. Reports cite violations and a variety of incidents including unusual swan killings, a hunter injuring a deer and being found mortally wounded by companions, and misidentified game turned into domestic meat. beaver activity caused power outages near Kootenai, and 700 pounds of confiscated deer, elk, and moose meat were donated to Boise valley charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Pocatello
Ash Nirirs
Coeur d'Alene
Hunter H Companions
Huntera Fro Ag Prorth
John Friiniin
Hoe
Clarksfork
Tranklin
Cougar Gulch
Salmon
Beaver
Pearl Harbor
Sandpoint News-Bulletin
Kootenai
Boise Valley
Children’s Home
Salvation Army
Ada County
State School
Colonly
Nampa
Local and Personal News Highlights
Local residents report travel visits and social gatherings across Bear Lake and surrounding towns. George Price resumes work in Laketown. Caldwell and Hemmerts visit Montpelier and Paris relatives. Several families host New Year and holiday guests, and lawmakers prepare for Boise duties.
Birthday Ski Party Honors Tearle Athay
Tearle Athay entertained at a ski ing party on his 12th birthday anniversary. Wednesday afternoon of last week Lowell Tueller Grant and Glen Mattsen Paul Mattaew Darrell Beck Adella Stucki Carol Beck Marie Thornock Mary Ann West Marlys Athay and Dennis Poulsen were the invited guests. Refreshments were served by Mire Athay to the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tearle Athay
Lowell Tueller
Grant
Glen Mattsen
Paul Mattaew
Darrell Beck
Adella Stucki
Carol Beck
Marie Thornock
Mary Anne West
Marlys Athay
Dennis Poulsen
Mire
Athay
Bear Lake Men Inducted Into Armed Forces
Four men from Bear Lake county were inducted into the armed forces on December 28 at Fort Douglas Utah. Ernest BE Banks joined the Army Melvin J Hulme entered the Navy Jack L Krusell was inducted into the Army and Frank W Hirschi into the Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Lake County
Fort Douglas
Utah
Ernest BE. Banks
Melvin J. Hulme
Navy
Jack L. Krusell
Army
Frank W. Hirschi
Pocatello USO Extends Thanks For Contributions
The Pocatello USO Hut expresses thanks to contributors of cookies magazines playing cards and money. The note says these gifts enable them to aid and comfort the boys passing through the state and offers best wishes for the New Year from Mrs Hazel Harris Cooke Jar Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S.O. Hut
Pocatello
Hazel Harris
Cookle Jar
ration reminders list wartime stamp validity details
The notice lists stamps and goods with extended validity. It details Blue Stamps AS through Z8 and related series for vegetables and fruits, Sugar Stamps 80 to $4 for five pounds, Stamp 40 valid through February 28, 1945, shoe stamps Airplane 1 2 and 8, gasoline A-14 valid for four gallons to March 21, 1945, and other munitions stamps including A8 through S5 for commodities like mocate fata cheese butter and canned milk.
Grace Quintet Beats Fielding 30 to 21 in Preliminary
Grace scores 30 to 21 over Fielding as the Grace quintet uses reserve players to defeat Fielding's second stringers. Fielding had a final 33 to 22 edge in the preliminary game, but Grace secured the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Quintet Downs
Fielding
Grace
Fielding High Spartans
Cagers
G *F. PF
Parker
Wiscacees
LOWIE
Items of Interest to Public on Ration Program
The Office of Price Administration updates ceiling prices for light weight live hogs across southern Idaho and eastern Oregon. New ceilings apply to barrows and gilts with regional variations, while sows stags and boars carry lower ceilings. A January Grocer-Consumer Anti-Inflation campaign urges price ceiling compliance and shopper cooperation. Restitution and penalties noted for overcharges in used car prices. Potatoes cannot be sold in mixed No 1 and No 2 packs using combined weights. Thelma Rich visited the Rich home last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Price Administration
Idaho
Oregon
Elmore County
Caldwell
Malheur County
Orepa
Mra
Treasury of
United States
OPA
The
Hibbs Couple Settle In Linrose Idaho After Dec. 20
Mr and Mrs Roland Hibbs married on December 20 and moved to make their home in Linrose Idaho. Mrs Hibbs was formerly Revola Jauss, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Jauss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Hibbs
Linrose
Idaho
Hobbs
Revola- Jauss
John Jausal
Literary review of YThé Robe by Lloyd C. Douglas
Mrs Lark Bateman will review YThé Robe by Lloyd C Douglas at the regular 2nd Ward Relief Society literary meeting on January 16. All interested attendees are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lark Bateman
Lloyd C. Douglas
2Nd Ward Relief Society
Richs Host Elegant Dinner for Mrs Mary Richs Birthday
Mr and Mrs Spencer Rich entertained Wednesday evening in a dinner honoring Mrs Mary Rich on her eighty fifth birthday anniversary Present were Dr Myrtle Richards Mr and Mrs Dan Rich Dr and Mrs Read Rich and the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Rich
Mary Rich
Myrtle Richards
Dan Rich
Read ‘Rich
Former Paris Resident Dies in Salt Lake Hospital
George Clark Linford, 70, of Afton Wyoming, died December 25 in a Salt Lake City hospital after a brief illness. Born April 1, 1874 in Paris Idaho, he lived in Garden City Utah before moving to Afton. An LDS church elder, he was a rancher and farmer. Survived by brothers Albert H. and Joseph H. Linford of Afton and J. Frank Linford of Salt Lake City. Graveside services were held Friday at Logan Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Clark Linford
Afton
Wyo
Salt Lake
Paris
Idaho
Amasa Christian
Sarah Gavage Linford
Garden City
Utah
LDS Church
Albert H
Joseph H. Linford
J. Frank Linford
Galt Lake City
Logan Cemetery
Social Security Information Now Available at Paris Library
Merrill K. Gee announces Paris library holds a complete Social Security file. The guide covers laws in plain language, a handbook on Old Age and Survivors Insurance, employer duties, benefit calculation help, and materials on unemployment, public assistance, and disability programs. Free copies available by writing the City Board in Pocatello Idaho. Mr Gee invites round table talks to study this topic at no cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill K. Gee
Pocatello
Social Security Board
Paris
United States Employment Service
Idaho
Gee
America
Mr. Gee
South Main Street
P.O
Salso
Sewing Club Holiday Party At Area Homes
The Sewing club held their holiday party Saturday night at the homes of George Palmer and several couples including Willard Hansen Wilford Michel LaVan Nelson David Boehme Jdlroyd Hansen Wynn Bird Er nest Armitage and Charles Wyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sewing Club
George Palmer
Willard Hansen
Wilford Michel
LaVan Nelson
David Boehme
Jdlroyd Hansen
Wynn Bird
Ernest Armitage
Charles Wyler
Russell Porter Writes From the Philippines in Wartime Letter
Mr and Mrs Angus Porter receive a wartime letter from their son Russell Porter in the Army on Leyte Island. He describes combat on Leyte, mentions pushing through Ormac, asks for prayers, and promises to notify if complications arise. He signs Fussell and sends blessings to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus Porter
Russell
Philippines
Leyete Island
Ormar
Fussell
Wintering in Arizona Adeline Tueller and Father Share News
Brienda reports Adeline Tueller and her father are wintering in Arizona. They write they enjoy vegetables from the garden and note it is too warm to wear coats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brienda
Adeline Tueller
Arizona
New Year Supper Hosts Share Cheer at Hoge Home
Mrs W Smith Hoge hosted a buffet supper Sunday night to welcome the new year. Guests included Mr and Mrs Earl Bonham Mr and Mrs WM Lauritzen Mr and Mrs OO Grimmett Mrs Fred Klincke and the host and hostess enjoyed an enjoyable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Smith Hoge
Earl Bonham
Wm.Lauritzen
Oo. H. Grimmett
Fred Klincke
Klinckes Spend Christmas in Pocatello Before New Year Move
Sgt and Mrs Fred Klincke of Pocatello spent Christmas holidays at the W Smith Hoge home. Sgt Klincke left New Year s Eve for Fort Sumner New Mexico where he will be stationed. Mrs Klincke will join him as soon as suitable living quarters are found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Klincke
Pocatello
W. Smith Hoge
Sgt. Klincke
Fort Sumner
New Mexico
Hiineke
Opening exercises focus on faith and arts at 1st Ward Mutual
Margaret Hoge gave the inspirational message at the opening exercises. Beth West performed an organ solo, Ase's Death by Edward Grieg. Mrs. Owen Shepherd led the cultural arts lesson on Speech with Thoughts For a New Year as the topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Hoge
1St Ward Mutual
Beth West
Ase
Edward Grieg
Owen Shepherd
Second Ward Sunday Service Highlights and Music
Wayne Sleight gave a talk with LaMfar Price and Hugh Shepherd speaking and singing. St Charles Girls Sextet performed Ave Maris. Max Haddock with Jane Shepherd played trombone Serenade in Leaves. Alma Burton and Ruby Bolton sang Ave Maria. Jane Shepherd and Max Haddock duet Hold My Hand with Ruth Spencer. W Smith Hoge delivered remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
2Nd Ward
Wayne Sleight
LaMfar Price
Hugh Shepherd
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Bear Lake
Lloyd Hansen
Frank Rigney
Douglas A.munro
Coast
Munro
Guadalcanal
South Cle
Wash
Fish Au Game Dept
George Price
Laketown
Thomas Caldwell
Sgt
Earl Hemmert
Peter Hemmert
Clarence Lau
Soda Springs
Walter Poulsen
BE. Haddock
Sboise
Roy Patterson
Blackfoot
William Jensen
LaNea Anderson
Joe Nye
Clearfield
Ogden
Logan
Mrs. Merril Transtrum
Lee Bunderson
St. Charles
Peter Grandy
Rose Kulckie
Belle Davis
Logan 4
Mary Hubsmidt
Bunley
Jaussi
Mr. Hunzaker
Ogden Ares
Donald Budge
Mrs
T. A. Clayton
John Scheidegger
Iyssa Scheidegger
Salt Lake City
Mrs. Verl Hoffman
Randolph
Jesse Lewin
Lyman Tueller
Gon Daren
Gay and
Marva Tueller
Wm. Tueller
Geneva
Pocatello Uso
Thelma Rich
Salt Lake Hospital
Russell Porter
Armed Services
Durvey
Kansas
Harrison, Ark,aan
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