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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1942
Page
1
The government set a maximum price for retreading and recapping tires after a tire shortage. Prices will be posted at local defense council allocation boards and tire inspection stations. Car tire prices list two service options and a $1.60 carcass charge. consult official prices before paying.
Ruth Tueller daughter of Mr and Mrs John Tueller Paris Utah married Shirley Jarid Larson of Oakland California in the Salt Lake Temple on Monday January 19. Mrs Larson a Fielding High valedictorian and LDS Business College graduate has worked in Garland. They plan to live in Oakland after visiting Bear Lake with the bride's parents.
Pursuant to the 1940 Act male citizens and other male persons born between February 17, 1897 and December 31, 1921 must register in the United States and territories on Monday February 16 1942 between 7 am and 9 pm at designated points to be announced.
Daggett County Utah faced an odd tire allocation issue as the state rationing officer Gus P Backman ordered eight percent withheld for a state pool. Daggett would receive only seven eighths of a tire and tube, a literal flat. Backman first allocated the remaining one eighth tire and tube to Daggett from the pool.
Numerous social groups gathered in the past week. The Wednesday Evening Sewing club met at Mrs. Leora Taylor’s home with Sadie Bird Cassie Innes Clara Price Edith Haddock Annie Price Alvina Shepherd Veda Leyland Hazel Haddock Ruby Lewis and the hostess present. The Friday Afternoon Bridge event awarded high score to Mrs. J B Hann with several guests in attendance. Delta Dek Bridge hosted by DeVere Tovey saw high score going to Mrs. Alton Bunderson and a late hour luncheon for the listed ladies. Clifford Price’s Sewing club met with a large group including Mrs. John Rogers Ralph Lewin Smith Gertsch Walt Poulsen Calvin Smedley Ray Ford Stevens Amos Hulme Alf Rogers and the hostess. The Literary club, hosted by Mrs. Clarence Rich, featured a reading of Rae by Keith Ayling with guests Mraz Morris Athay Z L Black Lawrell Jensen William Lauritzen Meax Hadtdock Beth West Miranda Rebentisch and Mona Athay.
The Fielding High Spartans beat Malad 40 to 24 on Friday night. Ringle led with 12 points, Wilhelmson and Michaelson added four baskets each, Matthews and Stucks contributed points and a free throw, with Mattsen scoring three. The score stood 8-8 after the first quarter, 19-11 at halftime. Fielding hosts Prestons Saturday seeking revenge against the only team that defeated them this season.
Plans for the annual Boy Scout Winter Carnival in Paris on February 14 are underway. Ezra Roberts Clarence Rich and Newell Budge head the organizing committee with sub committees to be formed. The carnival features a parade fire building contest ice skating dog races and skiing events with a full program to follow.
Idaho churches plan a statewide Infantile Paralysis Sunday on January 25 with prayers sermons and information on the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Text from Matthew 8 7 will guide many leaders as the campaign supports the President's Birthday Jubilee for 1942 and Bear Lake county plans the President's Bell fundraiser January 30 for disease relief.
Bear Lake County Auditor Sam V. Tunks reports apportionment of tax-collecting proceeds to independent taxing units. Total cities and villages 18 497.48. Rural High School 7 309.28. Indian No 2 8 685.26. Indian No 1 25 298.04. total independent schools 36 290.09. grand total 54 788.47. Amount covers up to end of county fiscal year January 12 1942. fourth quarter 1941 collections include Clifton Autistor & Recorders 1 276.19 and sheriff 65.15 and 38.00.
The Thirteenth Naval District Seattle advises Idaho Washington Oregon Montana Wyoming residents to address mail for naval personnel to the Postmaster San Francisco to protect ship locations. The rule covers afloat personnel and Fleet Marine Force units and applies to mail from 11 western states and others. Example shows Lieut John Doe on U S S Angim addressed c o Postmaster San Francisco California.
Mr and Mrs I B Hann entertained last Saturday evening for Mr and Mrs Lee Wedel of Montpelier and a group including Mr and Mrs Keith Warner Dr and Mrs C O Poe Mrs Josephing Dougan Mrs E L McCullough and Miss Katherine Geariel. Following the dinner the evening closed with Chinese checker.
A farewell party in the Paris pavilion honored Paul Stevens son of Mr and Mrs Rayford Stevens as he prepares to travel to Salt Lake City to enter the Mission Home January 26 before departing for a two year LDS Spanish-American Mission. Out of town guests included Mrs J C Vallentine Mrs William Horlacker Mrs Herbert Weston of Logan and Mr and Mrs Ezra Hulme of Bennington.
World War and Spanish American War veterans in Idaho may enroll in the Civilian Conservation Corps on January 28 1942. Idaho sets a 23 veteran quota with preference to those on public relief and the unemployed. Re-enrollment within three months is barred. enrollment limited to legal residence state. transient veterans must return home. Contact the Veterans Administration Boise for forms. Junior CCC enrollees 17 to 23 can apply via their Public Assistance office. Camps offer skill and crafts development.
On November 29 1941 Miss Helen May Mattson wed William Ross Puder of Los Angeles California. On January 4 1942 Joyce Colleen Mattson wed Fred Reesd Carlin of Washington DC. Both daughters of Mr and Mrs BDV Mattson former residents of St Charles.
Miss Inez Passey spent two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Ezra Passey then returned to Ogden Sunday.
Mr and Mrs J R Pugmire announced their son Franklin was appointed president of the Vermont New Hampshire District of the New England States Mission. At 21 he has served as a missionary in the New England States mission for 15 months.
The annual Old Folks party sponsored by two Paris Wards will be held February 12 to honor residents over 60. Further details will appear in future issues of the Post.
Relief Societies of the Paris Wards plan their annual party Thursday evening. Supper will be served at 6 30 at each ward hall, followed by dancing in the pavilion for the remainder of the night.
Morgan J. Rich of Paris, the oldest native born resident, celebrated his 74th birthday on Tuesday January 20, born January 20 1868 in a log cabin. He helped run Paris Roller Mills for thirty years before leaving a decade ago when the mill was sold. He remains healthy and greets friends daily, with birthday wishes for many more.
Last Friday Mrs. Louisa Grimmett marked her seventy fifth birthday with a family dinner at her home. Present were Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Hoge, Mrs. James Bruce of Montpelier, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Rich and Mrs. Mabel Howell of Salt Lake City, and Mrs. Walter S. Hoge of Blackfoot.
Mr and Mrs Clem Humphreys hosted a Saturday night gathering with rock music and refreshments. Guests included Mr and Mrs H L Spencer, Mr and Mrs Ezra Passey, Mr and Mrs Darwin Haddock, Mr and Mrs Amos Hulme, and Mr and Mrs Charles Goebel. Bishop and Mrs O H Grimmett then gave a dinner for Mr and Mrs W S Hoge and others in attendance.
The Family of C William Wilhelmson expresses sincere appreciation for services and many expressions of sympathy during bereavement.
The third annual Parents Day pro is set for Fielding High School on Thursday and Friday January 29 and 30. Parents are urged to visit classes observe student work and meet teachers with a student assembly planned and a noon lunch for attendees.
This week the County Extension and AAA offices will exchange quarters with the Public Assistance headquarters to gain more space for agricultural offices. Mr. Ward said the move should be completed and settled by the first of next week.
At a council meeting Paris City Council approved an ordinance to curb the dog menace. Dog owners must restrain pets by pen or leash from evening to early morning, or be subject to enforcement. Complaints from property owners cited hundreds of dollars in losses from livestock attacks.
Bear Lake County 4 H club members received gold and silver medals for state and county contests. Beulah Lewis won Girls Record county title. Norman Bartschi won Meat-Animal. Norma Jean Ream won Clothing Achievement. Hazel Dawn Ream earned Blue Award in Style Dress Revue. Blue Award group members listed include Harl Dawn Ream and Beulah Lewis among others. Medals awarded by Chicago Mail Order Company. future meeting to confirm medals and possible National Club Congress trip.
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