31 Jan 1957
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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1957
Page
1
The report shows Artans taking a win over Grace Five with Bancroft in a fielding dominated schedule. Scoring details list multiple players and teams including North Kish, Richas Feline, Green Fielding, Awa Balls, Met Bode, Hascroft and Grace to Finding, with various point tallies and fielding notes.
In a speech at the Gold and Green Ball, leaders call for donations to fund a children’s hospital program. The Lions Club and PTA volunteers outline major charitable drives, including fetal care support and medical equipment funding. Beneficiaries include families connected to the Primary Bombay and related foundations. Local volunteers emphasize immediate need and community support.
A banquet and program will launch the Paris 2nd Ward Building Fund Drive on Friday February 1 at Emerson School starting 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $2.50 sold by Ralph Boghsar or at the door. Public invited and urged to attend.
The weather service warns of temperatures around 25 below zero Wednesday morning with a harsh cold snap affecting daily routines. Forecasters say polar air will grip the region for several days, delaying outdoor work and travel plans.
Members of the Morse PTA and County Agent Tolis organized and prepared civilians for civil defense duties. The meeting included safety drills, incident prevention, and lessons on protecting the coast area in case of attack. Attendees voted on recognition prizes and discussed home safety measures and emergency coordination.
Paris Lions Club volunteers will canvass homes tonight with a 6 30 siren to raise funds for the Polio Fund. Proceeds from a special Sc drink at Lowe Drug Store Friday go to the drive. Rich Cafe contributes from coffee sales Wednesday and Thursday.
Funeral services for Hannah Humphreys were held at Paris Sound Chapel on Thursday January 2. The service included several prayers and tributes from family and friends, with hymns such as Held Thou My Hand and Through Degy Trials performed by choirs and quartets. Pallbearers listed include Alfred Boumpheys, Wayne Humphreys, and Jono Janse, among others, as the gathering paid respects and noted the deceased’s faith and community ties.
Funeral services were held in Loyah Ward on June 1st for Zina Barley Larmborh, daughter of Mrs. Barbera Beeley of Round Yale, with family and friends attending. The service followed a late illness and included oral offerings as part of the rites. Attending Laketown included her mother Eira Marden Borisy and sisters Cantle Witte and Haysasiin Weston, with many relatives present.
Fragmented OCR lists many personal names and places, including Heber and Mrs. Sania Alenia along with odd spellings and unclear associations. Missing context leaves uncertain relationships, events, or dates beyond a general roster feel.
A garbled item notes a January 22 incident involving figures named Gorden and Wyan at a location called Mente. The text mentions Italian faculty and a spatial fault, but details are unclear and many words are unreadable.
Beth Gertsch of Paris Idaho has been named the Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow after achieving the highest score on a homemaking exam at Fielding High School. Her paper advances to national competition with 77 other state winners for the All American Homemaker of Tomorrow title and a $500 scholarship plus guidance.
A letter discusses legislation to invest county hospital surplus funds in government bonds. It references Senate Bill 88 and Idaho lawmakers, noting mixed support and opposition from some figures while acknowledging receipt and ongoing consideration of the measure.
Lucy Kunz Hansen 58 died in Ogden on Thursday from heart ailment. Born in Bern Idaho November 18 1898 to John and Elizabeth Ross Kuns she married Lloyd H Hansen May 23 1919 in Salt Lake Temple. Survived by husband and children including Lloyd L Clarence Jay Vaughn Ronald Gordon and others with 19 grandchildren and 4 brothers and 2 sisters. services held Saturday in ward abaya with burial in the Cawistan admistery.
Nikki Modaon joins Unf U Play Gast while SY Chater Featdent Mia Hiad Maenyow becomes a member of the University of Utah phy enti. A new comedy Welitan ty Eimer Rica features Migs Monsin as a guest star.
A report outlines the 52 Bank program operations and Wheat Acreage Reserve plans. Secretary Benson notes funding and contract signings, with farmers urged to enroll before the March deadline. The meeting at the AGE office in Manila is announced for Thursday January i to inform farmers of program benefits and participation steps.
The St Charles annual Old Folks party will be held Saturday February 9 in the ward hall. A hot dinner is served at 12 30 pm followed by a program. Supper at 6 30 pm and an evening program with dancing. Former residents of the St Charles area are invited to attend.
The Paria and Montpelier chapters of the American Red Cross will jointly sponsor a First Aid training course announced this week by Chapter Chairman Cleneth Arnell. Details for enrollment were provided by local officials and instructors.
A rough, OCR damaged page outlines a representative newsletter describing community events and travel to Canyon country. It includes mention of Pollwe Company readings, a singing performance, bread lines, and a tour of a draft area with notes on roads, bridges, and safety.
The January 21 1957 board meeting in the administrative office reviewed a Paris patrons delegation seeking building plans for the district to improve facilities. Discussion covered classroom expansion risks and funding for a new elementary unit plus a vocational building and site considerations.
The clipping mentions individuals such as Jez Maddock and Mya Loins Bird in a quilting event on a Friday. It also notes the death of Rose Ehorpharys Boulgh and references Hana Law Oliver Lewin and Friday Redy Lawn in unclear contexts. The text is highly garbled with many typos and missing details.
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