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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1955
Page
1
Montpelier defeated Fielding 53 27 as Miles towered above Spartans on the boards and led a patient ball control attack. Fielding fought to stay in it with late chances but Montpelier seized the win with stronger inside play and timely passes.
The schedule lists basketball games for North Gem Inkom North Marsh Grace Soda Springs and Grace with home and away designations on specific dates followed by district meet events at Montpelier and Grace and the final Winals of the District Meet in early March.
Mrs Heber Stock visited Georgetown last Thursday to see her parents Mr and Mrs Smart while a substantial citizen group attended the Blooming Gold & Green Ball. A meeting last week presented facts about Russia's potential air force and the need for volunteers in the Civil Air. A film illustrated the urgency of Ground Ob around Stevens and the Civil Air activities.
Representative Orson H Grimmett said in Boise that highway work on a ten mile stretch from St Charles to Paris would be let by March. The project includes widening and re oil surfacing with Mt States Telephone moving lines back to clear the route.
The Lanark local Farm Bureau will meet Thursday evening January 20 at 8 p.m. in the Lanark ward chapel. Attorney Roger Burgoyne will speak on Social Security for farmers.
Mr and Mrs Seth Budge Mrs D Price and Mr and Mrs David Roberts of Logan attended funeral services for the late Mrs H L Spencer. Lucille Rogers hosted Sewing Club with Naomi Grandy Olive Lewis Verona Stevens Annie Price Elvina Shepherd present. Out of town relatives included Joseph H Spencer J Raymond Spencer Dale Spencer Dave Dittman Edwin Spencer Seymour H Spencer Robert W Spencer Harold Whatcott Gordon Beckstrand Joan Spencer Clara Price and others.
The Fielding High School FFA reports a busy semester with plans for a parents and sons banquet, district meetings at Preston on Feb 12, and judging contests at Logan Moscow and Bear Lake Fair. Members offer trailers, wagons, and other project items for sale and seek scrap materials for builds. An annual pest drive is underway with chairman Sherman Bartsvhi. Adult education classes are planned at Fielding High School and inquiries should contact Mr Stephens or shop staff for applications and details.
At the Rainbow Rod and Gun Club regular session President Wyler Bartschi announced committee appointments covering activities and records, fish, upland birds, predatory animals, by laws, membership, traps, jamboree, dance, feeds, fur bearing animals, migratory waterfowl, grounds and equipment, public relations, and secretary treasurer. District officer Wendell Twitchell spoke on wildlife matters.
Farmers in Bear Lake county urged to buy Lodgepole pine posts from Forest Service timber priced around two cents each. Max Rees says pine treated with pentachlorophenol can last over fifteen years. Contact Rees at Montpelier City Hall for post timber and treatment details.
Lynn Bee and Joe Dunford joined Fielding basketball team trip to Soda Springs. Mr and Mrs Lewis Ellison and family hosted Sunday dinner for Dunford and others. Krogue visited Brigham City with Raymond Payne family. Evan Haddock returned to Alameda after 30 day leave with parents. Dan Thornock discharged from Soda Springs Hospital. Christensen families visited A O Christensen. Gold and Green Ball drew a large crowd with a floor show themed The Life Shoemaker and dancers led by Bee Hiven and Scouts. Junior Gleaners and Junior M-men were honored. Mia Maids and Thomas directed dance numbers.
Mrs Psyche Spencer 67 wife of Herbert L Spencer died in her Salt Lake City home Friday morning after a leg fracture lingering health issues. Born Sept 15 1887 in Stryen Holland she moved to Salt Lake City in 1912 and Paris Idaho where active in Relief Society. Surviving are her husband six children eight grandchildren and siblings. Funeral Monday Paris Second Ward Chapel with burial in Paris cemetery.
Creed of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness after a death. Daughters of Utah Pioneers plan a January 27 meeting at Mrs. Fred J. Price home, inviting all members. Mr. and Mrs. D C Rich travel to Mesa Arizona for month-long visit with daughters and families. Harold Budge and family from Anchorage return home visiting Cyril Budge in Montpelier.
Activity calendar lists multiple events from January to May including Lanark Gold and Green Ball Garden City Gold and Green Paria 1st and 2nd Gold and Green Ball Thespian Club play at High School and various school dances and socials such as Sweetheart Ball Pep Club Formal and Junior Prom with dates across January February March and April at Emerson School High School pavilion and related venues. The list also includes MIA Leadership events and a Stake Music Festival with dates in February March and April.
Dennis Talbot of Bloomington sustained a brain concussion during a tumbling class at Fielding High School. He slipped hitting his head on the mat and lost consciousness, regaining it early Saturday. X-rays showed no serious neck injury and he was to be released from the hospital the next day.
A large crowd attended a Saturday evening testimonial in the Garden City ward chapel honoring Vaughn Gafterthwaite. The program included invocation by Dean Cook, musical numbers by Karen Wamsley and Company, and speakers such as Leslie Darrington and Lazette Satterthwaite. Vaughn Satterthwaite and others performed, with closing remarks by Bishop Mitchell Sims and a benediction by Lew Cook. Vaughn left for the Mission Home in Salt Lake City to prepare for the California mission field. Lloyd Hansen departed for Deer Lodge Montana for several months with a saw mill firm, accompanied part of the way by Mrs. Hansen and son Kirk.
Multiple admissions listed for Bear Lake Memorial Hospital from January 11 to January 18, including patients from Montpelier Cokeville Paris Kemmerer Bloomington Dingle Fish Haven and St. Charles. Notable entries include major and minor surgeries and several medical admissions with release dates noted. Birth notices report three newborns two girls and one boy to local families.
The Idaho Division of the American Cancer Society plans a two day training school in Pocatello for key cancer workers in Eastern Idaho on Jan 28 and 29, with an earlier one day institute for supervising nurses. The event includes reviews of cancer incidence and epidemiology and a plan to shape post graduate courses for nurses, led by Dr P Blain Eilworth and other division leaders.
Rich county wheat growers may release unused 1955 wheat acreage allotments until March 15 1955 with filings in writing. Unused allotments released become seeded to the farm for future allotment purposes unless the farm has no wheat for three consecutive years. Additional increases may be applied for by April 1 1935 but will not affect future allotments. Commodity loans and purchase agreements for 1954 crop wheat must be made by January 31 1955. Local notices also cover social visits and vacations of residents including Glen Caldwell and others.
Eva Hoff Dunn, 82, died January 13 in a Salt Lake City rest home of natural causes. She was born November 25, 1872, in Pleasant Grove Utah, and moved with her family to Idaho as a child. She married James Dunn in 1892 and had seven daughters and two sons. Surviving children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren are listed along with a large community of relatives. Interment was in Paris Idaho after services at the Paris 1st ward chapel.
The family of Eva Dunn expresses gratitude for support after their mother’s passing. They thank everyone for flowers, condolences, and kind words during their sorrow.
Alden Siddoway traveled to California with Mrs Siddoway. Howard Lamborn and Ivan Weston drove to Logan Sunday. St Charles visitors Oscar Booth and B Y Irwin called on Ole Booth at the sheep camp. In town Saturday Pat Dunlap and Sidney Pas mire of St Charles visited Glenn Price and Dean Creanies.
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