Guilty Verdict in Alvarado Slaying Case
A 12 member jury found Rodriguez guilty in the May 4 gunned slaying of Alvarado at the Bart ranch near Georgetown. The verdicts covered first degree murder or related charges with sentences to be set by the district judge. Sheriff Monson announced Rodriguez would be returned to Old Mexico after bond and court actions were resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iguez
tSavarado
Warren Passey Ou
V. Tunks
Egart Derk Sam
National Rodriguez
de E
Haddock
Asco Exhally
D“ore Phillips
Roger Sf Stea
Farps
Aivared
Frank Bart
Georgetown
Carver
Sonia
Alvarado
Rodriguez
Ty Trail
Rodhere
Monson
Emmin
Old Mexico
Opportunities for West Bear Lake Community Growth
Ezra J. Poulsen notes a Paris dentist opportunity to draw in a fifty mile radius with first class medical facilities and a new building, urging a modern center to attract patients from three states. He suggests banking needs, a local branch, and hiring a heating engineer as the town lags in heat installations. Budell Parker returns from Korea to spend time with his parents after service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
West Side
Rich
Bear Lake Residents Benefit from Old Age and Survivor Insurance
Marion B. Folsom reports that by end of 1955 Idaho had 26,780 people receiving old age and survivor insurance, totaling 1,271,087 dollars monthly. In Bear Lake county 171 residents received 7,182 dollars in December 1955, with 90 old age benefits, 33 spouses, 34 children, 7 widows or widowers, and 7 mothers listed among recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Lake
Marion B. Folsom
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Dworshak
Idaho
Bear Lake County
Wright Named New FHA Committee Member in Bear Lake County
Grant W Wright of Montpelier has been appointed to the Farmers Home Administration committee of Bear Lake County effective July 1, 195. He will join two other members, with duties to determine eligibility for local farmers seeking FHA loans. Wright owns land in Bennington and succeeds J Giuline Dunford. Other committee members are Jesse D McClellan of Montpelier and Harley Cochran of WPegram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant W Wright
Montpelier
Farmers Home Administration Committee
Bear Lake County
Webster C. Maughan
Wright
Farmers Home Administration
Commiteeman
Bennington
J Giuline Dunford
Jesse D. McClellan
Harley Cochran
Wpegram
Ladies Literary Club Special Meeting Held June 28
A special meeting of the Ladies Literary Club was held in the Seminary building June 28. An exchange student from India gave a talk on her homeland. Members present included Theresa Rich, Lark Bateman, Jean Grimmett, Lilies Grimmett, Anona Grandy, Ethel Jensen, Virginia Taylor, Melinda Sparks, Pauline Whittington, Lulie Lauritzen, Amy Athay. There were 30 guests present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Literary Club
India
Theresa Rich
Lark Bateman
Jean Grimmett
Lilies Grimmett
Anona Grandy
Ethel Jensen
Virginia Taylor
Melinda Sparks
Pauline Whittington
Lulie Lauritzen
Amy Athay
Laketown Social Notes Include Travels and Visits
Weekend visitors and travels span Lehi rodeo guests Mr and Mrs John H Weston. Casper residents Lavon and Rae Biler plan a Canadian tour visiting Kearl family with stops in Alberta British Columbia and major towns. Local residents attend funerals and host guests including Mrs Weaton and J Elizabeth Wilcox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H Weston
Lehi
Russell Innen
Lavon
Rae Biler
Casper
Wyo
Laketown
Charles Biler
Canada
George Kearl
Lavon Biller
Aber
Alberta
Calgary
Banff
Lake Louise
Cranbrook
B. C
McKay Villa
Reed Nielsens
Logan
Owen Wahlstrom
Salt Lake City
Vara Cheney
St. George
Cheney
Salt Lake
Thesday
Arlo B.weaton
Karen, Bryan
Susan Parry
Ogden
County Candidates File For Office In 1900 Election
The list shows petitions filed for county offices with Clerk Sam V. Tunks. Named are Republican and Democrat contenders including J R Pugmire Geo W Warren Donald S Rex Orson H Grimmett and several commissioners sheriffs treasurer assessor and prosecutor candidates. No filings for surveyor or coroner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam V. Tunks
EB. Woodruff
1957 Wheat Allotments Issued by County ASC Office
1957 wheat allotment notices have been sent to every farmer who raised wheat in the last three years. If a farmer believes he should receive a notice and has not, contact Bear Lake County ASC office in Montpelier. Some allotments may be lower than 1956 due to a smaller county factor and more farmers rotating to wheat, plus Idaho receiving fewer acres. The 1957 marketing quota referendum is July 20, 1956, with voting rights for those planting over fifteen acres. choices include quotas with 75 to 90 percent parity or 50 percent parity with no quota penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ASC
Bear Lake County
Montpelier
Idaho
Hulme
Funeral Attendees Named for Mrs. Ralph Rich
Relatives and close friends gathered in num bered lists to attend funeral services for the late Mrs. Ralph Rich on June 23. Attendees hailed from Utah, Arizona, Idaho, and beyond, including Chase, Ballantyne, Pearce, Ovard, Passey, Rich, Pugmire, and Roberts families, plus Dr. Rich and Dr. Willoughby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Rich
Keith Chase
Bountiful
Utah
John Ballantyne
Phoenix
Ariz
Marion
Pearce
Mesa
M&m Rich
Montpelier
Drucia Ovard
Trand Passey
Lamont Passey
L. ¥. Bunderson
Wilmer S Brown
Elza Poulsen
Lawrence Roberts
Liberty
Eva Berch
Cokeville
John Rich
aThair Rich
St. Charles
Farrell Nielaen
Ovid
McKay Passey
Lanark
Don Petergon
Soda Springs
Earl Scofield
Sugar City
Jean Passey
Ashton
Lewis Shepherd
Malad
Glen Caldwell
Ramona Shepherd Adama
Gait Lake
Mary Richards Tidgey
Wright Innes
Ogden
Russell Innes
Lehi
Howard Willoughby
Salt Lake City
Newlyweds Honored At Reception June 26
A wedding reception for Mr and Mrs Ezra C Budge was hosted by the bride’s parents at their home on June 26. The bride wore Chantilly lace and satin with rhinestone trims. Colleen Harris served as matron of honor. a large guest list included out of state relatives and local family members. The couple recently honeymooned in Canada and plan to settle locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra C Budge
C. H. Grimmett
H. Grimmett
Cyril 8. Budge
Colleen Riggs Harris
Commerce
Texas
Wayne Budge
Miss Ann Rich
Vicky Lee Bloorn
Glen Grimmett
James Whinham
Lois Athay
Ann Parker
Flora Rich
Trousseau
Vernon Rich
Chester Parker
Nina Whorn
Marie Armatage
Judy Rich
Pamela Grimmett
MoneHe Budge
Verna Jensen
Colleen Harris
Ruby Bolton
Ben Riggs
Chandller
Arizona
Colleen R. Harris
Franklin J. Foulger
Salt Lake City
Gillette Call
Aston
Wyo
Newell Budge
Roy
Utah
Boise
Buhl
iMr
Ogden
Alberta
British Columbia
Canada
Banff National Park
Lake Louise
Vancouver Island
Hampton High School Grad Larry Budge Earns Honors
Larry Donald Budge son of Col and Mrs Vernon M Budge of Fort Monroe Virginia graduates from Hampton High School Hamp ton Virginia as one of 18 honor students in a class of 824. He studied in Logan Utah Okinawa St Louis and Arlington before planning to attend Severn School Annapolis Maryland aiming for an Armed Forces Academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Donald Budge
Vernon M. Budge
Fort Monroe
Virginia
Hampton High School
Hampton
Larry
Paris
Logan
Utah
Okinawa
St. Louis
Arlington
Severn School
Annapolis
Maryland
Armed Forces
Minnetonka Cave Opens for Season with Daily Tours
Minnetonka Cave opens for season on a seven day schedule with William Hill aided by Joseph Laker as guides. Tours run at 9 and 11 am 1 3 and 5 pm and last about an hour and a half. Visitors should wear walking shoes and a jacket as the cave remains around 40 degrees year round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnetonka Cave
William Hill
Joseph Laker
Robert Wallentine Attends ROTC Camp
Robert Wallentine of Paris Idaho a USAC student arrived at Ft. Lewis Washington to attend the ROTC Camp with about 1500 cadets. The six week program covers general military science small arms heavy weapons drill leadership and tactics. It supports college ROTC training leading to a commission in the Army reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Lewis
Wash
Robert E. Wallentine
Paris
Idaho
USAC
Reserve Officers Training Corps
Robert
VanNesas Wallentine
United States Army Reserves
Open House to Honor Newlyweds
In honor of Mr and Mrs Mardell R Pope married June 27 in Mesa Arizona a meet the bride open house is planned at the LaMont Pope home in Fish Haven Saturday July 7 from 7 to 11 p m All are invited and welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renee
Ray D. Lowe
Worland
Wyo
Wyoming Future Homemakers of America
Chicago
Alice Jensen
Fish Haven
Mardell ‘R. Pope
Mesa
Arizona
LaMont Pope
Farmers Tax Law Changes Simplify Reporting
Farmers no longer report and pay social security tax on agricultural employees quarterly. Taxes will be filed annually each January to cover the prior year. If tax liability exceeds 100 dollars during the year, deposits must be made at a federal reserve branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve Bank
Internal Revenue Service
Boise
Harold S Wallentine Promoted to Airman First Class
Harold S Wallentine is promoted to Airman First Class. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Smith Wallentine and is stationed at Larsen Air Force Base in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold S. Wallentine
Arold
Smith ‘Wallentine
Larsen Afb
Washington
Logan Visitors Take Pride In Weekend Gathering
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Passey Barbara and Johnny and Mrs Beth West and Clair Rich visited Logan on Saturday for a family and friends gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Passey
Barbara
Johnny
Beth West
Clair Rich
Logan
Stone Family Visitors En Route Home From Lake City
Mr and Mrs Athol Stone and family visited Saturday with Frank and Ruby Bolton. They were en route to their Sterling home from Galt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athol Stone
Frank
Ruby Bolton
Sterling
Galt
Lake City
Bear Lake County Sets Wheat Price Support at 1.78
Charles B. Hulme announces Bear Lake County will support the 1956 wheat crop at a minimum of 1.78 per bushel for Grade No. 1 wheat, with adjustments for grade and quality. The program uses a 2.00 national average base and includes discounts for 24 undesirable varieties and compliance requirements for acreage allotments and marketing cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Lake County
Charles B. Hulme
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Department of Agriculture
Hulme
Bruce Stucki Receives D V M Degree at Washington State College
Bruce Stucki son of Mr and Mrs Wm B Stucki of Paris Idaho received the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Washington State College Pullman during the 60th annual commencement. He earned a B S from the University of Idaho in June 1 2 and joined the W S C Medical School in September. He will remain on a summer staff with the veterinary school until Dr Raymond Watt returns from sabbatical in Siam and then plans to go to Lexington Kentucky for a one year internship with Haggard Davidson McGee. Grant Grandy of Montpelier spent the weekend at the Grandy home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College of Washington
Pullman
Bruce Stucki
Wm. B. Stucki
Paris
Idaho
Bruce
University of Idaho
Washington State College Medical School
Stucki
School of Veterinary Medicine
Raymond Watt
Siam
Stuckt
Lexington
Kentucky
Haggard-Davidson,McGee
Varner Family Trip and Local Club Activities
Keith Varner and Mr and Mrs L Varner left Tuesday for Denver to visit relatives. Mrs William Jensen hosted a bridge gathering with Orlean Innes winning high and Caaiile Crawford taking the all cut prize. A luncheon followed for several ladies. The Ladies Literary Club met at Lillie Lauritzen’s home in Montpelier on June 14 with Costa Rica exchange student Iris Soto presenting a travelog interpreted by Aldora Windley. Attendees included Theressa Rich Amy Athay Jean Grimmett Pauline Whittington Anona Grandy Lilie Laurizen Virginia Taylor and guests Edna Straw Mrs Doneal Jensen Mrs Terrel Jensen Sybil Allred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Lauritzen
Montpelier
Costa Rica
Iris Soto
Aldora ‘Windley
Theressa Rich
Amy Athay
Jean Grimmett
Pauline Whittington
Anona Grandy
Lilie Laurizen
Virginia Taylor
Edna Straw
Doneal Jensen
Terrel Jensen
Sybil Allred
Milando P Rich Dies After Lingering Illness
Milando Pratt Rich 71 died Sunday morning at his Paris home after a lingering illness. Born Sept 11 1884 to John T and Deseret Collings Rich he married Clara Koford in 1910 Salt Lake Temple. Funeral Thursday at 1 p.m. in Paris 1st Ward Chapel with Bishop Morris B Athay presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milando Pratt Rich
Paris
John T
Deseret Collings Rich
Clara Koford
Salt Lake Temple
Southern States
Mirando
Sim
Owen
Blaine K
Provo
Lester
Ora) Bunderson
Montpelier
Dee (Thelma) Belliston
Nephi
Utah
Simpson M. Rich
Earl O. Rich
Pocatello
Paris 1St Ward
Morris B. Athay
Living Philosophies profiles happiness study by R F Cottle
The Living Philosophies is a long running project started 26 years ago by R F Cottle, a reinsurance executive from Roy Utah. It gathers opinions from over 12 000 people including presidents senators actors doctors and professors to explore many meanings of happiness. Frank and Evelyn Cottle ran the first cafe at Stockbrothers resort in Fish Haven during 1917 to 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F Cottle
South 2300
West
Roy
Utah
Mr. Cottle
Frank
Evelyn Cottle
Stock Brothers Resort
Fish Haven
Stock Brothers
My Philosophy of Life by Annie Keetes
A personal reflection by Annie Keetes praising family support and positive outlook. She credits upbringing, faith, and community as sources of happiness and resilience. The author emphasizes helping others as the path to true joy and growth through learning and love of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lfe
Annie Keetes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ezra J. Poulsen
Bear Lake State Bank
Bear River
Parker
Mr. and
Renaig Parker
Budell
Korea
Reed Wamaley
Grant W. Wright
FHA
Raymond Webb
Yellowstone Park
Montana
Wm. Stell
A. W. Shepherd
Melvin Cue
Dillon
Dale Parker
Cue
Christian Hirschi
Goldie Kirby
Oakland
Calif
Joseph Collings
Earl Hemmert
Conda
Pete Hemmert
Kenneth
Laketown News
Easuer
Democrat
J R. Pugmire
Geo. W Warren Donald S. Rex
Orson H Grimmett
J Clarence Lindsay
George W. Simmons
Roy H Robison
Ter
C N Carlson
Lowell O Aland
O E
Mac
Juanita W. Smart
J Warren Sirrine
A. L. Schirm
Leslie Bolton
Roger D Burgoyne
Board of Equalization
Ernest Nye
Lorraine
Evanston
North Dakota
Linda Michel
Wilford Michel
Bear Lake Hospital
Robert Wallentine
D. C. Rich
Grant and
Kay
Rich Red Union
Luther Peterson
Wilkenson
Russell Crawford
Glen Mattson
American Falls
T. L. Warner
Ta Pass
Oregon
Keith
Paris Park
D.V.M
Washington State College
Grant Grandy
Hmil Grandy
Keith Varner
7. L. Varner
Denver
Colo
William Jensen
Orlean Innes
Caaiile Crawford
Winnie Stevens
Inez Tunks
Dorothy Watterson
Larelle Crawford
Lynn Kerns
Edna Long
Dorothy Warner
B. F. Cottle
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