Montpelier Bears Defeat Fielding Spartans 39 to 27
Montpelier Bears rallied to a 39 27 victory over the Fielding Spartans last Friday night. Merlyn Hymas led scorers with 9 points while R Larson paced Fielding with 14. Box score notes Fielding 85 Georgetown 34. In a separate thriller, Georgetown edged Fielding 35 34 after two overtimes.
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Montpelier Bears
Spartans
Montpeliers
Bears
Merlyn Hymas
R. Larson
Fielding
Georgetown
FTA
M. Matthews
R. Law
Wilks
Arnell K
Arnel M. Hymas
R. Jensen
Poulsen
Montpelier
Portela
H. Larson
Wuthrich Nate
T. Bunn
Lava
Lava Hot Springs
Varsity
M. Hl
M Hymas
M. Matthews P. Wilks
QO. Arnell
K. Arnell
Hymas R. Jensen
L. Poulsen
Budge
W. Smith
Clark D. Bartschi
D. Smith
Robison
Paris Ward Relief Society Dinner Planned Details
The Paris 2nd Ward Relief Society invites members to a January 22 dinner at 7 pm at the church meetinghouse. Families bring food for their adults plus one. Primary children dine Friday. Program includes two one act plays and music by the George Lyons orchestra at the pavilion dance for married couples.
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2Nd Ward Relief Society
Paris 2Nd Ward
Relief Society
George Lyons
Governor Robins Urges March of Dimes Drive Participation
Idaho Governor C. A. Robins calls for vigorous participation in the Idaho March of Dimes campaign set January 15 to 30. He praises past efforts and credits the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis for polio care and research, urging replenishment of local treasuries and increased national funding. Ada and Canyon counties have pledged a mile of dollars.
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Robins
C. A. Robins
Idaho
National Foundation For
National Foundation
Ben Johnson
Preston
Ada
Canyon Counties
County Agent Offers Soil Analysis Services
The County Agent office now offers soil testing to determine phosphates nitrates potash and other constituents. At $100 per sample the service funds the testing kit and materials. Samples should be sent to the County Agent in Paris or the AAA office in Montpelier and must fill a quart container.
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Paris
AAA
Montpelier
Mrs Jesse Lewis Dies After Illness in Paris
Mrs Alberta Jacobson Lewis married to Jesse J Lewis of Paris died Monday at Bear Lake hospital after months of pneumonia and cancer. Born May 5 1891 in Bloomington Idaho she lived in Paris and served in the LDS Church and American Legion Auxiliary. Survived by husband two sons Don Fred Harold nine grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral services set for Thursday at 1 PM in the Paris 2nd Ward chapel.
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Bear Lake
Lewis
Bloomington
Idaho
Frederick
Nellie Aland Jacobson
Jesse J Lewis
Paris and Ward
LDS Church
American Legion Auxiliary
von Nell Hoffman F
Randolph
Don
Fred
Harold Lewis
Paris
J L. Hoffman
Nellie Jacobson
Roy Jacobson
Montpelier
Hubert Jacobson
Ogden
Merlin Stevens
Cyril Jacobson
J L. Grimmett
N W Cook
Harold Moss
Idaho Falls
R. A Shepherd
Paris 2Nd Ward
Local and Personal News Summary
Mr and Mrs Lynn Moser of Star Valley visited the Land Ringer home on Sunday. Mrs Von Nell Lewis Hoffman of Randolph Utah came to help after her mother Mrs Jesse Lewis fell ill. Henry Grandy went to Salt Lake City to see his son Lindon at the Veterans Hospital. Mrs Orm Bee married Oleen Talbot in Bloomington and they honeymooned in southern Utah. Mr and Mrs Vani Ness Vallentine took their son Booth to Salt Lake City for medical aid. Flora Rich and children left for Boise after a month with Bo and Mrs O H Grimmett. Mr and Mrs James Bruce visited relatives in California on their way home to Pocatello. Heber Price reports their grandson Steven aged two broke a leg in Ogden.
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von Nell Lewis Hoffman
Randolph
Utah
Jesse Lewis
Henry Grandy
Salt Lake City
Lindon
Veterans Hospital
Vani Ness Vallentine
Booth
James Bruce
Louisah Grimmett
W Smith Hoge
Pocateco
California
Heber Price
Steven
Russell Price
Ogden
Paris Lions Club to Sponsor Bloomington Quartet at Sun Valley
The Paris Lions Club plans to sponsor the Bloomington quartet for the Lions Club convention at Sun Valley in late May. The Montpelier Lions host this spring and Paris will hold a party for their wives later this month after a noon meeting at Hotel Paris.
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Paris Lions Club
Bloomington
Sun Valley
Paris
Lion
Tom Tueller
Lion Bill Lauritzen
Lions Club
Montpelier Lions
Paris Lions
Funeral Services Held at Afton for Nelson J Hemmert
Funeral services were held in Afton Wyoming for Nelson J Hemmert a former Bear Lake resident born April 10 1673 in St Charles He served in the Norway mission from 1901 to 1904 and two terms in the Wyoming State Legislature He was a rancher and civic leader with family in Thayne Idaho and Idaho Falls He is survived by wife Camilla Louise Christensen son Willard Hemmert of Thayne daughter Mrs Willard Cranney of Idaho Falls four brothers and one sister He was predeceased by one son and his mother died when he was 15 months old.
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Nelson J Hemmert
St. Charles
Hans J Hemmert
Karen Maria Peterson Hemmert
Anna Katrina Nelson
Star Valley
Elsie Roberts
Thayne
J W Titensor
Nelson
Norway
Camilla Louise Christensen
Oslo
Galt Lake Temple
California
Wyoming
Idaho
Utah
Willard Hemmert
Willard Cranney
Idaho Falls
George Hemmert
Ogden
Dora Hokanson
St Charles Girl Dies After Short Illness
Linda Booth six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Lovell Booth of St Charles died after a two day illness. She was hospitalized in Montpelier and died Tuesday morning from an infection that began in the mouth and throat. Survived by parents a sister Doris and brothers Darrell and Lynn and grandfather Nephi Bunderson. Funeral services set for Friday at one in the ward chapel at St Charles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovell Booth
St. Charles
Montpelier
Linda
Doris
Darrell
Lynn
Nephi Bunderson
Ward Chapel
St Charles
Local residents attend events and family news across cities
Rayford Stevens came Thursday from Galt Lake City after an operation. Wallace Stucki and Drue Grandy drove to Ogden Wednesday. Bryan Haddock and family visited in Bloomington. Sherman Lowe led the teachers quorum to Logan for the Aggie-Utah basketball game. Victor Barfuss visited from Pocatello with his parents. Frank Nye visited Salt Lake City to see his hospitalized son Jim. Mrs. W. Smith Hoge attended a club in Montpelier. Grant Caldwell and family from Salt Lake City stayed with Thomas Caldwell. J L Grimmett of West Yellowstone came for the funeral of Ama Orchard’s sister Jesse Lewis. Ama Orchard, visiting in Dingle, departed for Tooele. W Smith Hoge received word of a newborn at Dr and Mrs W G Hoge in Preston. The new baby girl was welcomed by siblings.
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W Smith Hoge
W S Hoge
W. G Hoge
Preston
Idaho reports record polio year 1947 with 353 cases
Health officials detailed Idaho polio activity in 1947 with 353 cases, 203 male and 150 female, and 14 initial half year cases. October was peak with 110 cases. 16 residents died, and 276 Idaho residents were treated at St Luke's Boise.
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Idaho
Couer d'Alene
Moscow
Wright
Boise
Caldwell
Pocatello
Burley
Twin Falls
Idaho Falla
Lewiston
Nampa
Oregon
Washington
St. Luke's Hospital
Paris Town Team Triumphs Over Ovid Cagers 65 to 50
The Paris Town team upset Ovid 65 to 50 Tuesday night led by D Vallentine with 16 points and Willard Stucki 12. Ovid’s Curtis Austin topped the visitors with 18 points as Paris prepares to host Bancroft Saturday.
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Paris
Ovid
Curtis Austin
Ovid Cagers
KE. Jensen
D Sorensen
D Austin
C Austin
JX Jensen
K Olsen
D. Morgan
Dee Sorenson
D. Vallentine
Willard Stucki
H. Lewis
Russell Bateman
Willard Hamsen
Floyd Lewis
Bancroft
Paris Red Devils
Soda Springs
Former Ovid Resident John Myers Dies in Salt Lake
John Myers of Salt Lake City died Tuesday as reported by relatives. A former Ovid resident, he moved to Utah many years ago. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Ovid ward chapel.
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Ovid
Salt Lake
John Myers
Salt Lake City
Myers
Utah
Ovid Ward
Party honor guests at Wednesday gathering
Mesdames Ralph Lewis and Walter Poulsen hosted a party last Wednesday for Mrs Verona Stevens and nine other ladies. Divina Shepherd won games, while Mrs Price had the lowest score.
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Mesdames
Ralph Lewis
Walter Poulsen
Verona Stevens
Annie Price
Jennie Stocker
Grace Smedley
Elvina Shepherd
Hydna Bolton
Naomi Passey
Minna Parker
Lucille Rogere
Divina Shepherd High
Price Low
Idaho Game Department records 109,670 pounds of fish released in 1947
The Idaho fish and game department reports 109,670 pounds of fish released in streams and lakes during 1947, the highest season total yet. James C. Simpson notes record poundage and growing fish numbers with 15,509,000 game fish planted across seventeen hatcheries and multiple locations.
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State Game Department
Ment
James C. Simpson
Idaho Wildlife Federation
Fish and Game Commission
Gimpson
Kamloops
Hatcheries
American Falls
Ashton
Boyd Creek
Clarkfork
Coeur d'Alene
Eagle
Fernwood
Grangeville
Hagerman
Mullan
Hayspur
Henry's Lake
Mackay
McCall
Sandpoint
Twin Falls
Whiskey Creek
Mrs Emmett Monson Returns From Seattle Visit
Mrs Emmett Monson arrived home early in the week from Seattle Washington where she spent the previous week with her parents and two brothers. Her father Alvin Peterson, who suffered a stroke at Christmas, is recovering as well as can be expected.
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Emmett Monson
Seattle
Wash
Alvin Peterson
Hoge family visit and military relocation noted
George Hoge of Layton Utah visited his son Du Anne Hoge and family from Thursday to Saturday. Lt and Mrs Duke Hill and family are now in Germany where Lt Hill is stationed with the Army of Occupation. The former Afton Hoge is now Mrs Raney and lives in Glen Lake with her husband and two daughters.
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George Hoge
Layton
Utah
Du-Anne Hoge
George
Duke Hill
Germany
Hill
Army of Occupation
Afton
Committeemen Chosen for March of Dimes Drive
Ralph Roghaar names Bear Lake County community committeemen for the 1948 March of Dimes campaign. He urges schools to use cards and a coin display to boost net proceeds and per capita contributions, citing 1947 results and school card gains. Tickets for the annual dance and entertainment will be sold by committee members and local businesses.
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Ralph Roghaar
March of Dimes
West Side
Bear Lake County
Paris
Weldon Grandy
Bloomington
Jay Nelson
St. Charles
LeRoy Hirschi
Fish Haven
Glenn Stock
Ovid
Russell Sorenson
Liberty
Iri Nye
Bern
Tony Kunz
Sharon
Reed Hymas
Lanark
Warren Passey
Mr. Roghaar
America
Social Hour Hosts Honor Ward Bishopric Members
Mrs Hannah Humphreys held a social hour after Sunday Sacrament meeting for the Ward Bishopric. Attendees included Bo and Mrs O. H. Grimmett, Mr and Mrs W. Smith Hoge, Mr. and Mrs Walter Bird, Mrs Louisa Grimmett, and Mrs Harriet Shepherd. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
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Hannah Humphreys
Ward
O. H. Grimmett
W. Smith Hoge
Walter Bird
Louisa Grimmett
Harriet Shepherd
Dinner Party Hosted by Local Notables Names Guests
Mesdames LaPriel Athay Eldon Lewis and Rulon Wyler entertained at a dinner party Wednesday evening of last week. Dinner was served to Mr and Mrs Dallas Athay Mr and Mrs Didon Lewis Mr and Mrs Rulon Wyler Mr and Mrs Lugh Shepherd Mr and Mrs La Mar Quhorn Mr and Mrs Weyn Bird and Mr and Mrs Darrell Bloom.
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Mesdames LaPriel Athay
Eldon Lewis
Rulon Wyler
Dallas Athay
Didon Lewis
Lugh Shepherd
La-Mar Qwhorn
Weyn Bird
Darrell Bloorn
1928 Missing from Our 20 Years Ago Column
The Post notes the absence of 1928 items in its historic 20 Years Ago feature. Weather turned cold with snow flurries. cutter races may resume when snow melts. Illness spreads in valley with colds and flu keeping families busy. a collie dog advertisement drew many inquiries and found a home.
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St. Anthony
Laketown
Downey
Aeeeee Paris
Parks
Ea Beche
Weston
Ce Econe
Avaee Pocatello Tourney
Spencer H. Rich
Las Vegas
Nevada
Logan
Utah Aggieva
Utah University
Mis Huldah Rawson
Camp Lifton
Mrs. Tueller
Bertha Hoge
Emma Shepherd
Dorothy Tueller
Orlean Innes
Inez Tunka
Audrey Monson
Heddy Cleveland
Earl Spencer
Warry Spencer
J. & Jacobs
Ruth
Rhea Spencer
H. L. Spencer
Harl Spencer
Larry
University
Alberta Jacobson Lewis
Jesse J. Lewis
Lynn Moser
Land Ringer
Flora Rich
O H Grimmett
Nelson J. Hemmert
Wyo
Rayford Stevens
Galt Lake City
Wallace Stucki
Drue Grandy
Mr. Bryan Haddock
Darwin Haddock Home
Sherman Lowe
Aggie-Utah University
Victor Barfuss
U. P. Railroad
Andrew Barfuss
Frank Nye
Jim
I. E. Koresburg
Grant Caldwell
Thomas Caldwell
J. L. Grimmett
West Yellowstone
Grimmett
Ama Orchard
John
Dingle
Tooele
Health Department
John W. Wright
Idaho de
Bear Lake Wright
Sear Lake
Banewah
Bonner
Caribou
Butte, Clark
Clearwater
Fremont
Franklin
Shoshone
Adams
Bannock
Bingham
Blaine
Bonneville
Boundary
Camas
Canyon
Cassia
Custer
Himore
Gem
Gooding
Jefferson
Jerome
Kootenai
Latah
Lemhi
Lincoln
Madison
Minidoka
Nez Perce
Oneida
Owyhee
Payette
Power
Teton
Valley
The
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