Fielding High Edges Bancroft In Tight League Clash
North Gem Cowboys upset Fielding High 55 to 47 on Friday at Bancroft. G Price scored 13 of his team’s first quarter points as Bancroft built a 17 8 lead early. The Spartans tightened defense in later quarters, keeping Fielding’s key man well guarded.
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North Gem Cowboys
Partans
Bancroft
Spartans
Schwab
Bob Jensen
F.t
Cheelson
F.t P.f
Dlesbaker
Lk Berenere
Pit Ees
Spartan Juniors
North Gem Reserves
Inkom
Schwab's
Fielding
Dennis Michaelson
Reesas
J.v.'s
Atringers
Wrestling Meet February 3 At Fielding High
Fielding High School wrestling team hosts Grace High School on February 3 in an evening meet. Event details show a Wednesday clash as both squads seek regional dominance.
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Fielding High School
Wreatl
Grace
Annual Garden School Held Feb 1 and 2 in Poc
Fifth Annual Landscape and School will be held in Poc Feb 1 and 2 according to Mrs E R r General Chairman. splendid program begins with registration at 9 am Monday Feb 1.
Basketball Schedule Fragment With scattered scores
A garbled sports schedule lists multiple basketball results with teams such as North Rich Montpelier Rockland and Aberdeen. Numerous OCR errors obscure several line items including dates scores and some team names. The readable portions show Fielding team matchups and mixed scores across varied opponents.
Mountain Lion Shot Near Garden City After Chase
A seven foot mountain lion was seen near Garden City last Thursday and killed in the mountain range west and north of the town. Wesley and Harold Negus of St Charles, joined by John ing and Carl Felix of Logan, Samuel Smith, Theo L Smith and David H Smith of Preston, pursued the cat for two days before it climbed a tree and was shot.
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Gardencity
Garden City
Wesley
Harold Negus
St. Charles
John (Ing
Carl Felix
Logan
Samuel Smith
Theo L. Smith
David H. Smith
Preston
Former St. Charles Man Dies at Blackfoot Friday
John Hemmert aged 68 died Friday at his Blackfoot home after months of illness. Born March 14, 1886 in St. Charles Idaho to Peter Neilson and Kingston Marie Hemmert he married Hannah Gough on June 15 1935 in Blackfoot. Survivors include his widow eight stepchildren one sister Dora McColman of Tacoma and one brother Peter Hemmert of Paria. Funeral services were held Monday in the Blackfoot second ward chapel.
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John Hemmert
Blackfoot
St. Charles
Idaho
Peter Neilson
Kigston Marie Hemmert
Hannah Gough
Dora McColman
Tacoma
Wash
Peter Hemmert
Paria
Blackfoot 2Nd Ward
Bear Lake Plunges Into Snow With Foot Deep Coverage
Bear Lake Valley is blanketed by about one foot of snow. Sun day storm left roads passable with no wind. Temperature dropped to 6 below zero Tuesday morning. Logan Canyon road stays open though chains advised. Snowfall totals for periods show 3.72 inches since Oct 1 1953 to Jan 26 1954 versus prior years higher.
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Bear Lake Valley
Bear Lake
Logan Canyon
Bear Lake Memorial Hospital admissions list
An itemized hospital log from Bear Lake Memorial Hospital in Montpelier and surrounding areas records admissions and discharges in January. Multiple patients, with names and origins, faced medical or major surgery, plus several births noted in Laketown and Montpelier.
Lions Basketball Tournament Set for Feb 17 to 20
The Lions annual Outlaw Basketball tournament at Fielding High School runs February 17 to 20 under the athletic department. Mark Pugmire leads arrangements and expects at least eight teams from Paris Montpelier Lake Town Soda Springs Randolph Woodruff Utah and Kemmerer Wyoming. detailed plans to follow.
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Lions
Fielding High School Athletic Department
Mark Pugmire
Paris
Montpelier
Laketown
Soda Springs
Randolph
Woodruff
Utah
Kemmerer
Wyo
Secretary Stresses Cleaner Clip in Wool Growers Meeting
Idaho Wool Growers Secretary M C Claar urged Bear Lake County members to produce a cleaner wool clip to compete with synthetic products. He cited cleaning costs and offered practices for better wool quality, including feeding methods and bagging. The meeting at Montpelier City Hall elected directors and appointed Bob Kerns secretary.
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M. C. Claar
Idaho Wool Growers Association
Claar
Bear Lake County
Frank Sorgatz
Lester Skinner
Charles Hess
Tim Matthews
Bob Kerns
Idaho Extends Tourist Five Day Fishing Licenses
Idaho tourists may buy unlimited five day fishing licenses at 3.00 each starting 1954 after 1953 legislature changes. Alien license rules were also altered to align aliens as non residents for lower nonresident hunting or fishing licenses. 1953 returns show 46,256 tourist licenses sold, yielding 131,829.60. 1952 figures were 42,533 licenses for 121,219.50.
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Idaho
Engagement announced for Gladys Payne and Orson Spencer
Mr and Mrs Frank Payne of Bloomington announce the engagement of their daughter Gladys to Orson Spencer of Paris son of Mr and Mrs H L Spencer of Salt Lake City.
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Frank Payne
Bloomington
Gladys
Orson Spencer
Paris
H. L. Spencer
Salt Lake City
Liberty News Logan Visitors and Local Guests
Mr and Mrs Wilmer Brown hosted Logan visitors last Thursday at Willowdale Farm with Leale Jepson Henry Reinhold from Idaho Falls Paul Condie N B Talbot and his father County Agent Don Roberts of Preston and Alma Choles president of the Holstein Freian Association Also W W Brown hosted Sunday guests and Doyle Mattheta and family of Logan were weekend visitors at the W K Matthews home
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Wilmer Brown
Logan
Willowdale
Lealé Jephson
Henry Reinhold
Idaho Falls
Paul Condie
N.B. Talbot
Don Roberts
Preston
Alma Choles
Holstein-Fregian Association
W. W. Brcowh
Doyle Mattheta
W. K. Matthews
Dr Lloyd Drury Addresses Joint PTA Meeting
Dr Lloyd Drury County Schools Superintendent spoke on the financial aspects of the one unit district and how Bear Lake county compares to others in education funding. The St Charles Fielding and Emerson PTAs hosted with Mrs Charles Law in charge and several musical and literary readings noted. Door prizes went to Edna Bolton Gwen Passey and Ione Derricott as refreshments were served. A follow up meeting is planned for February 17 with a Founders Day program.
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Drury
Bear Lake County
Charles Law
Fielding
PTA
Lovell Booth
St. Charles
Danny Rich
Paris
Pianno
Dixie Reese
Bloomington
Congress
Helen Crawford
Janet Sprouse
Garden City
Hmerson
Lloyd Drury
Edna Bolton
Gwen Passey
Ione Derricott
erson _Sengol
Jay Painter Presides at Engineers Convention
Jay H. Painter, Bonneville county road engineer and president of the Idaho Society of Professional Engineers, Idaho Falls, led an East Idaho delegation to the society annual convention in Boise last weekend. Painter presided at most general sessions. He is the son of Dorothy and the late Ed Painter of Bloomington.
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Jay H. Painter
Bonneville
Idaho Society of Professional Engineers
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Boise
Painter
Jay
Dorothy
Ed Painter
Bloomington
Fine Arts Club gathers at Vera Haddock home Bloomington
Vera Haddock hosted the Fine Arts Club at her Bloomington residence on January 18. Dayle Mattson reviewed The Gay Saint by Paul Bailey. Members present included Hattie Valentine, Carol Ward, Alaire Hart, Elaine Webb, Violet Jaussi, Helen Crawford, Dayle Mattson, Wanda Rich and the hostess. Special guests were Lark Bateman, Margaret Painter and Cleone Payne.
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Vera Haddock
Bloomington
Dayle Mattson
Paul Bailey
Hattie Vallentine
Carol Ward
Alaire Hart
Elaine Webb
Violet Jaussi
Helen Crawford
Wanda Rich
Lark Bateman
Margaret Painter
Cleone Payne
Local and Personal Notes From Montpelier and Nearby
Montpelier and adjacent communities feature a flurry of visits and departures. Mr and Mrs Jess Scheidegger were Montpelier visitors Wednesday while Mrs Walter Poulsen travels toward Portland Oregon to visit relatives.
Boxing Bouts to Feature Good Fighters February 13
The boxing department sponsors 10 bouts for Saturday night February 13 led by a Salt Lake City fighter matched with Lou Skinner. Howard Willoughby reports a slate of skilled contenders and a lively card for sports enthusiasts.
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Howard Willoughby
Salt Lake City
Lou Skinner
Lou
Idaho
Farm Bureau Meeting Held in Fish Haven Ward Chapel
A Farm Bureau gathering in Fish Haven ward chapel Wednesday night January 20 drew 85 members from Fish Haven, St. Charles and Bloomington. Chairman Victor Reese led prayers, remarks by County Agent Robert Kerns, a state speaker Don Hex, and a report by Secretary Dean Ward. Cookies and cocoa followed.
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Farm Bureau
Fish Haven Ward
Victor Reese
Owen R. Stock
Gareth Howell
Howell
Robert Kerns
Graf
Ronnie Devenish
Don Hex
State Farm Bureau
Mr. Rex
Boise
Chicago
Dean Ward
Fish Haven
St. Charles
Bloomington
Alton Kearl
Farmers Home Administration Aid to Idaho and Utah Farmers
Secretary Ezra T. Benson announced that the Special Livestock Loan and Operating Loan programs of the Farmers Home Administration greatly assist Utah and Idaho farmers and stockmen with credit for feed seed livestock machinery and other needs. From July 1 1953 to December 4 loans totaled 24 million for livestock and 55.971 million for operating. Utah and Idaho combined six month lending rose 36 percent from 1952 with Utah loans at 1.56 million and Idaho at 2.76 million. Special livestock loans through 1954 amounted to 496 150 in Utah and 362 070 in Idaho. other loans included 561 691 in Utah and 1 779 374 in Idaho for operating needs water facilities 241 886 Utah 975 141 Idaho. farm ownership 106 672 Utah 206 487 Idaho. and farm housing 154 422 Utah 241 655 Idaho. All loans do not compete with local credit and applications are managed through BHA county offices.
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Ezra T. Benson
Farmers Home Administration
United States
Utah
Idaho
Karl J. Magleby
BHA
Home Demonstration Meetings Preview on New Fabrics
Dates set for the Home Demonstration Council program led by Shirley Myers. Attendees include Mrs. Harley Cochran, Mrs. Van Ness Vallentine, Inez Findlay, Jess Cuthbert, R. K. Nelson, and Mrs. Rigby. Meetings begin 2 30 p.m. with fabric samples and literature, at Noonan, Montpelier 2nd Ward, Jan 29. Pegram Feb 1. Montpelier Feb 3. southern communities next week with locations to be announced.
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Shirley Myers
Home Demonstration Council
Myers
Harley Cochran
van Ness Vallentine
Inez Findlay
Jess Cuthbert
R. K.nelson
Rigby
Noonan
Montpelier 2Nd Ward
Pegram
March on Polio Drive Planned by Paris Lions Club
Paris Lions Club and volunteers will door knock Monday evening February 1 at 6:30 with a polio drive. Mr. Robert Kerns, chairman, says a siren will signal start and the march should finish in under 30 minutes with full community cooperation.
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Paris Lions Club
Robert Kerns
Ground Observer Corps to hold meetings in Bear Lake
Ground Observer Corps holds two public meetings in Bear Lake area to discuss reporting procedures and show the film Target Nevada. Sgt. Robert H. Greeson and A/1C Richard E. Wein kauf will lead sessions at Fish Haven and Bennington with local observation post supervisors and chiefs in attendance.
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Ground Observer Corps
Fish Haven
Bennington
Robert H. Greeson
Richard E. Weinkauf
Air Force Air Defense
Boise
Bloomington Man Wins Promotion in Squadron
Kay C. Jacobson of Bloomington is promoted to Airman First Class in the 72nd Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron based in Empire Michigan. He serves in the Finance Section of the radar station, part of the 24 hour air defense watch against a potential enemy attack.
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Kay C. Jacobson
Cyril Jacobson
Bloomington
72Nd Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron
Empire
Michigan
Jacobson
United States
Melba Negus Weds Boise Man in Pocatello Ceremony
Melba Negus of Pocatello daughter of Mr and Mrs John Negus of St Charles married Thomas T Butler of Boise on January 22. Justice of the Peace Charles Hyde performed the ceremony at his home in Pocatello. Also noted are visits by Mrs William Lauritzen and April Lauritzen, and a Paris Ward Relief Society meeting with 28 in attendance featuring Iris Collings lesson and a solo by Darlene Rich.
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Melba Negus
Pocatello
John Negus
St. Charles
Thomas T. Butler
Boise
Justice of the
Charles Hyde
Paris
Appreciation Note From Alfred Humpherys Family
The Humpherys express gratitude for kindness shown during Mrs. Alfred Humpherys illness. Thanks go to the Geveniles Quorum of the Bear Lake Stake and all who contributed, attended, participated in the social program, sent greetings or helped in any way.
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Alfred Humpherys
Geveniles
Bear Lake Stake
Algo
Fielding High School Receives Accrediting Approval
Principal Weldon EB Grady reports Fielding High School is fully approved by the Northwest Accrediting Association for 1953 54 with no reservations. Idaho state committee notes 94 schools considered. 68 fully approved 27 advised 5 warned, a marked improvement over last year.
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Weldon EB. Grandy
Fielding High School
Ra Department of Hiucation
Fielding High
Northwest Accrediting Association
Seattle
Wash
Idaho
The
Secondary Commission
Welding High School
Association
Board of Education
Paris Ward Relief Society Party Crowds Enjoyed
Adeline Tueller thanks all who helped organize the Paris 1st Ward Relief Society Stage Party Thursday evening. Committees handled food decorations and program with many volunteers listed. Transportation aides and the Luke and Eva Orchestra provided music after dinner and dancing at the pavilion.
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1St Ward Relief Society
Adeline Tueller
Viola “Mattson
Mildred Porter
Jane Athay
Fern-Beck
Gwen
Garden City Gold and Green Ball Delights Local Crowd
A large crowd enjoyed the MIA Gold and Green Ball in Garden City with decor reflecting The Little Dutch Mill. Sterling Rich and Jeanie Hildt performed the theme song and folk dance, teenage dances followed, Luke and Eva Orchestra provided music. Mr and Mrs Wilmer Rigby welcomed a 6½ pound baby girl born Tuesday at Bannock Memorial Hospital Pocatello.
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Garden City
Small Boy
Sterling Rich
Jeanie Hildt
Luke & Eva
MIA
Wilmer Rigby
Bannock Memorial Hospital
Pocatello
Fred Price
Frank Hirsch
Rigby
Ruth Price
Community Event Schedule for G and G Ball Series
A historical activity calendar lists dates for dances and social events in Paris and surrounding areas. Items include February 2 G and G Ball, February 19 Sweetheart Ball, February 20 and 27 events, March 5 Stake Festival Danse, March 12 Gold and Green Ball, March 19 M-men event, March 28 FHS Pep Club Dance, March 27 Old Folks Party, April 1 Seminary Montpelier, April 2 MIA Hive and Scouts, April 8 High School Junior From, April 13 H and Gathers and Sina, April 16 MifAdRosd Shows, and May events through May 7 and May 14.
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Paris
Stake
M-men
FHS
Old Folks
Seminary A
Montpelier
MIA Bée Hive
H. & Gathers & Sina
MifAdRosd
Moe
Mey
Etgogeanae
Seeeetoue
Ieenhue
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Croft
Artans
Ual Garden School
Atello
Melding
North Rich
South Rich
Rockland
Amer. Falls
N. Cache
Aberdeen
Soda
Wielding
North Marsh
Bear Lake Memorial Hospital
Wayne
Leland
Tufts
Floyd Roberts
Cokeville
Nile Matthews
Fred Hunzeker
Jack Cleveland
Border
George Widmer
Geneva
Michael
Glen Talbot
Russell
Jack Stuart
Earl Coziah
Marvin Hymas
Liberty
Marcello Carotta
Frontier
K. Miana Perry
Stella Perry
Brent
Cleneth Arnell
May
Warner Kulicke
Tvsks
Earl Corlah
George Weston
Ross Reese
Yontpeller
Norman ,Weston
Liberty News
DR. Drury
Emerson and Fielding
Jay Painter
Jess Scheidegger
Walter Poulsen
Portland
Oregon
Warren
Glen Caldwell
Lena Caldwell
Eliza B. Cook
Rexburg
Eliza Stucki
Wm. Jensen
DeWin Anderson
Loa Lee Tueller
Christian
James Taylor
Clarence Rich
Keith Lewis
Ray Lewis
Doctrine and Covenants
Grant Rich
Paul Mattson
Army Air Corp
Aie
Chauncey Mattson
Roland Hobbs
Weston
John Jausai
Roy Nye
Tuesaday
Ft. Lewis
Frank Nye
LaMar Windley
Indiana
Ground Observer Corp
Esse
Cottle
Vera Kearl
LeRoy Hirschi
Alfred Keetch
Raymond Webb
Floyd Lewis
Frank Sunderland
Robert H. Rowland
Montpeler
Mr. Bryant
Conover Wright
Woodruff Bowman
Jesse Hirachi
Kay Rigby
Kathleen Cochran
Millard Odoback
Harvey Kunz
Georgetown
Wm. “Lauritzen
Weiser
Iiss
April Lauritzen
Garden City Gold & Green
Ovia G&g
Iles
Old Folks Party
Fava Open
Payetee
Opelda Allan
Sal
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