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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1946
Page
1
Ernest Erickson aged 48 was found dead at his ranch home near Fish Haven Saturday morning after years of poor health. He never married and lived alone. funeral held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Fish Haven ward chapel with speakers Clarence Erickson Alten Kearl and musical numbers. He is survived by five brothers Magnus Arnold Burt Burns, plus his parents predeceased him.
Clerk Sam V. Tunks issued thirty nine licenses from January 1 1945 to January 1 1946 with 41 Idaho residents 16 from Utah 3 from Colorado and California 14 from Wyoming and 1 from Montana. The age range was 16 to 50 for women and 20 to 56 for men.
Jerald C Windley is with the 11th Airborne Division stationed in Hana Maki Japan as part of the occupation forces. He left in March 1944 after training at Camp Roberts Camp Maxey and Camp Ord, served in New Guinea and Luzon where he was wounded, and completed five jumps despite an earlier broken ankle while a paratrooper. He handles supplies and records while noting Bear Lake like climate and winter sports such as skating.
J D S Church column cites Doctrine and Covenants guiding the righteous to wisdom and eternal glory. It discusses revelations to the faithful and references The Gospel Through the Ages. Following notes list January 27 ward programs with speakers and hymns.
The Literary club held its annual banquet at the Hotel Burgoyne in Montpelier last Thursday evening. Afterward guests joined a Bingo game at the Hotel Paris where thirty gifts were awarded to attendees including Mr and Mrs Leslie Cox Mr and Mrs Henry Sparks Mr and Mrs Weldon E Grandy and others.
Petty Officer third class Russell Rich received his honorable discharge on January 8 in Bremerton Washington after more than two years of service. He served aboard the USS Iowa and was in Tokyo Bay when surrender terms were signed. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Orson Rich of St Charles.
Six Bear Lake county men were inducted into the armed forces on January 22. Leonard H. Krogue Bloomington Richard L. Kunz Montpelier Edward J. Berkwith Montpelier Claude K. Wilkes Paris Lyndall J Hoff Georgetown Blair J Cleveland St. Charles. Two Georgetown men enlisted: Neil Co Johnson in the Navy December 12 and Lloyd G Johnson in the Army December 4.
The Friday Afternoon Bridge club met at Mrs. Orlean Innes home. Mona Shepherd won high score and refreshments were served to Ethel Jensen Dorothy Tueller Inez Tunks Emme Shepherd Bertha Hoge Clara Budge Mona Shepherd and the hostess.
The Sunday TFireside group gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Fenton Allred home to discuss Immortality as Revealed. Attendees included Clarence Rich, Jack Matthews, Morris Athay, Weldon Grandy, Van Ness Wallentine, Whitney Transtrum, Amos Hulme, and the hosts.
The Clarence Passey Family expresses heartfelt appreciation to all who assisted during their recent bereavement.
The organization lists fourteen departments including Alaska California Colorado Hawaii Idaho Montana Nevada New Mexico Oregon Philippine Islands Utah Washington and more. It reports 1 249 posts in total across these regions.
The Idaho Game Commission announced new fishing seasons and limits effective April 1 1946 with licenses required. Silver Creek opens July 1 to reduce early season fishing pressure while general seasons remain as 1945 and bag limits adjust to two fish daily with weight cap adjustments. Special waters have altered openings and closures. spear ing and snagging of salmon and steelhead are banned statewide with hook and line allowed for salmon and steelhead under three per day.
Visitors at the Cook home included Mrs Don Rex of Georgetown and Mrs Ernest Carrington of Rupert. Arch C Shepherd and others drove to Salt Lake. Weaver family returned to Ogden from Paris. Families from Montpelier and Ashton mentioned with furloughs and travel. Fielding High canceled classes for two days due to heating issues.
S/Sgt Lavear B Thornock was discharged at Fort Douglas Separation Center Utah after sixteen months in Europe. He served as stenographer and Supply Sergeant with the Signal Intelligence Division and is authorized to wear the European Theater of Operations ribbon Good Conduct medal American Theater ribbon Victory ribbon plus Battle Stars Ardennes Rhineland. He previously worked as stock and sales clerk in Salt Lake City. married to Marvean.
Russell Bright of Wendell Idaho had been making her home with her parents before the incident or notice documented in the article.
Navy Recruiting Officer Morris Stacy in Pocatello says the Navy offers more reenlistment inducements than ever as veterans return from hostilities. Eligible veterans can reenlist for two to six years within twenty days with options for leave and transport benefits, and keep temporary ratings until permanent rates are restored.
Scouts gather at Emerson School on February 10 from 1 to 6 PM for Green Bar Training. Scout Masters Senior Patrol Leaders Patrol Leaders Assistant Patrol Leaders and Scribes are expected to attend.
The Emerson Parent-Teacher Association will sponsor a dental clinic at Emerson School on Monday February 1. Doctors Wella Stack and Donald Meek of Montpelier will examine the pupils.
Col Frank L Cole to serve as Chief Consultant in Surgery for the U S Army. He trained at Mayo Clinic and will study in Boston or New York before starting February 20. He has served since 1917 in multiple major medical posts including Walter Reed and Letterman General Hospital and WW II veterans hospitals. His wife and daughter will join him in Washington and his son Frank J graduates from West Point in June.
Mr and Mrs L C Wallentine announce the marriage of their daughter RaNae to Delmain Earley son of Mr and Mrs Walter Darley. The ceremony was held in the Logan LDS Temple on Wednesday January 80th with both mothers present. The couple plans a short stay in Utah before settling in the Lanark community.
A jumble of quotes showcases diverse views from Winston Churchill on peace to Clifton Watson on nylons won on radio. Edward A. ONeal cites farm vehicle needs while Wm Foster calls for militant labor action. Inflation remedies and policy issues mingle with market signs in New York.
The Wednesday Evening Sewing club gathered at Mrs Yvonne Palmers home last week. After the meeting refreshments were served to Mesdames Ila Lewis LaVana Webb Twila Lewis Mildred Jacobsen Alce Hansen Louanng Nelson Irene Wyler Thelma Michel Leona Michel Velma Hansen and the hostess.
Mrs Arlin Pugmire led a Sunday evening study with Mr and Mrs Grant Rich Mr and Mrs Eugene Stucks Mr and Mrs Ray Reeder Mr and Mrs Clifford Price Mr and Mrs Sherman Lowe and the hosts in attendance.
The Fielding High Spartans face the Montpelier Bear Friday night in a tightly matched basketball clash for the season’s records. Both teams have similar margins in losses and wins, with the Beara holding three victories.
The article lists multiple prep ball results and schedules with Fielding dominating. It notes Montpelier reserves, a 41 25 score, and upcoming games at Cokeville Weston and a district tournament at Pocatello.
Mrs Norma Roghads and her baby visited Friday at the Charles Rogers residence in Montpelier.
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