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Newspaper

Paris Post

Location

Paris, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1954

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Drowning Tragedy Near Haven Claims Two California Men

Two California men, Bob Poulsen 24 and Edgerton Poulsen, disappeared after their boat sank near Haven. Authorities grappled the lake shore to recover bodies while air and surface searches continued through Wednesday with no trace found.

Ihn BEAR Pake California Bob Poulsen Bedgersons Salt Lake City Haven Poulsen G. Wes Sariff Adam Poilsen Edgerton Poulsen

4 H Clubs Share Meetings and Projects

4 H clubs report active weeks with sewing on early projects and planned encampment. Members at Stitch and Chatter prepared blouses and practiced kit making under Shanna Wood. Lancheon Sweeties discussed bread making with Mrs Hansen hosting and five members present. Cockettes Club planned muffins demonstrations by Ben and LaNae Hirschi and sampling muffins with tomato juice. Cow Chums note a member incident and ongoing book work and club activities. Dayle Mattson hosted a meeting with assistant leader leaving. Sherry Manea and Lois Hemmert birthdays noted with songs services and demonstrations by Dixie and others.

Stitch Ward Hall Akit Shanna Wood Cockettes Club Ben LaNae Hirschi Bonnie Kathryn Pugmire Mary Ann Randolph Blaine Mm Montpelier Noreen Croseld Katryn de Dixie Eeole Chang Lois Hemmert Pitay Happy Ray Ea Shannon Hairup Karen Rich

Norman Jaussi Promoted to Corporal in Army

Norman Jaussi serving in Germany has been promoted to Corporal in Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 322nd Signal Battalion. His parents, Mr and Mrs John Jaussi of Paris, received a letter from Lt Col Philip S Huston praising the promotion and the duties of a Corporal.

Norman Jaussi Germany John Jaussi Paris Philip S. Huston Headquarters & Headquarters Co 322Nd Signal Battalion Corps 822Nd Signal Battalion

Court of Honor Held at Arnell Home in St. Charles

A Wednesday evening court of honor at the home of Mr. and Mrs Cleneth Arnell featured songs Idaho Trail Builder Hymn Tramp Tramp and knot tying. Neighborhood Commissioner Hiro Bunderson interviewed boys for Second Class badges including Roger Arnell Glen Floyd Marion Minor Wilford Booth and Wayne Keetch. Ten derfoot badges were awarded to Chad Pugmire Loran Hirschi Richard Arnell Dayle Bunderson. Naomi Pugmire led games and a pot luck lunch followed for several local families.

Idaho Wayne Keetch Trail Builder Richard Arnell Chad Pugmire Doyle Bunderson Loran Hirschi Hiro Bunderson Roger Arnell Glen Floyd Marion Minor Wilford Booth Cleneth Arnell Dayle Bunderson Naomi Pugmire Lothair Rich Roy Hirschi Ada Pugmire Peggy Arnell Lea Bunderson Alfred Keetch Reva Bunderson

Sparks Family Reunion Draws 35 At Willow Park

The Sparks family of the late James J. and Rose M. Sparks held a reunion on July 4 at Willow Park in Logan with 35 members present. Cerelda-Pendrey led arrangements while J. Henry Sparks gave the welcome. The Caldwell family from Houston attended, traveling about four thousand miles round trip, and Henry Sparks planned next year’s get together.

James J Rose M. Sparks Willow Park Logan Cerelda—Pendrey J. Henry Sparks Ross Caldwell Steven Houston Texas Caldwells Henry Sparks

Burning Permits Required During Fire Season

The fire season runs June 1 to September 30, during which anyone wishing to burn brush or a fire must first obtain a permit. Permits are issued by the Sheriff's office.

Sheriff's Office

Willoughby Family Weekend in Salt Lake City and Paris Visit

Mr and Mrs Howard Willoughby and family spent the weekend with relatives in Salt Lake City. Two nephews accompanied the Willoughby family back to Paris for a visit. The Fine Arts Club met in June at Violet Vansal's home. Hilms Bateman reviewed Road to Bithynia by Frank G Slaughter. Members present included Helen Crawford Mabel athe f Nadine Nelson Alaire Hart Hiatt Vallentine Darlene Booth Lordse stocks Violet Jaussi Vera Haddock and Hilma Bateman guests Virginia Taylor and Jean Budge.

Howard Willoughby Salt Lake City Willoughby Paris Fine Arts Club Violet Vansal Hilms Bateman Bithynia Frank G. Slaughter Helen Crawford Mabel Athe F Nadine Nelson Alaire Hart Hiatt Vallentine Darlene Booth Lordse ‘Stocks Violet Jaussi Vera Haddock Hilma Bateman Virginia Taylor Jean Budge

Spence Family Visits Messy Paris Memory of 50 Years

Visiting Sunday at the Mirando P Rich home in Paris featured Spence family members including Paul Spence of Garden City and two sisters Blanch and Rachel. They recalled their old Granada corner home and noted it has been fifty years since the family left Paris.

Mirando P. Rich Spence Paris Uens Robe Chensrbeidail Take Paul Spénce Garden City Alstera Blanch Rachel Stad Nistrest

Charles F Carlson dies in Yellowstone vacation

Charles F Carlson 81 pioneer resident of Ovid died of a heart attack at Yellowstone Park where he vacationed with his son Calvert Carlson wife and friends He was born Sept 17 1877 in Ovid Idaho He was a long time church member served as missionary in Scandinavia 1898 1900 and led a choir in the Ovid ward Funeral services were held in Ovid with interment in Ovid cemetery Pallbearers included grandchildren and nephews Matthews Mortuary of Montpelier arranged services

Charles F Carlson Ovid Yellowstone Park Calvert L. Carlson Carl Drapeau Nampa Daniel Johnson Idaho John Fredrick Martha Carlson Afton Wyo LaGrande Ore LDS Church Scandinavian Countries Sweden Ovid Ward Eva Annetta Peterson Darwin Viola) Stephens Willis (LaPriel) Hairup Charles Richard G. Leland V Thurle B. Carlson Omaha Nebi Catherine Johnson James Olsen Eugene Stucki Grant Rich John Spencer Delwin Orr Clarence Rich BP. Olsen Whitney Transtrum W K. Matthews Reed Lowe Lester Armatage Charles C Sorsenson Preston Andrew Darrell Michaelson Benediction Willard Johnson F. M. Beck Neil Stephens Eldon Sorenson DeLoy Sorenson Keith Sorenson Jarry Johnson Ray Johnson Matthews Mortuary Montpelier

Engagement of Marjorie Robinson and Jack Sharp in Utah

Mr and Mrs Amos B. Robinson of Laketown announce the engagement of their daughter Marjorie to Mr Jack P. Sharp, son of Mr Philip E. Sharp of Salt Lake City. Both graduates of the University of Utah, they plan an August wedding.

Amos B. Robinson Laketown Marjorie Jack P. Sharp Philip E. Sharp Salt Lake City University of Utah

Ward Conference Sustains New St Charles Bishop

The Ward Conference named Whitney Transtrum bishop with Lovell Booth and Alfred Keetch as counselors and LeRoy Hirachi as clerk. Outgoing officials Lothair Rich Lovell Booth Alvirus Arnell and Delbert Hymas were released with thanks. Local illness, family visits, and travels are noted alongside birthday events and a funeral in Randolph.

Whitney Transtrum Lovell Booth Alfred Keetch LeRoy Hirachi Lothair Rich Alvirus Arnell Delbert Hymas Alvinus Arnell Montpelier DuWayne Michael Norma Michaelson Garden City Henry Shirley Evanston Harvey Michaelson Donald Stewart Pocatello R. K. Nelson John Michaelsons Weston Hayes Paterson Ada Pugmire Randolph Tamara

Liberty Pioneer Day celebration on July 24

Liberty will celebrate Pioneer Day Saturday July 24 starting at 1 p m The program includes a parade by Primary children a softball game and races for children AH day suckers will be given The event is sponsored by the Fourth Quorum of Elders.

Liberty Fourth Quorum of Elders

Mrs Chas Sorenson of Montpelier Dies After Illness

Amelia Hunzeker Sorenson 65 of Montpelier died Sunday night after a long illness. Born April 4, 1889 in Eden Valley New York she moved to Paris 1904 and married Charles Sorenson October 10 1910 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Survived by husband sons William Arthur Edward Harold daughters two sisters and one brother. Funeral Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Montpelier First Ward Chapel conducted by Bishop Roland Jaussi. Burial in Parla cemetery.

Amelia Hunzeker Sorenson Montpelier Eden Valley New York iMr Adolph Hunzeker Paris Charles Sorenson Salt Lake William Spokane Wash Arthur Edward Nampa Harold

Emily Rich Honored At Open House Sunday

An open house for 85 year old Emily MM Rich wife of former Stake President William N Rich of Paris Idaho was held Sunday from 3 to 8 pm at the old Paris home. Friends from Bear Lake Valley Salt Lake Logan and other areas attended. Refreshments were provided by local hosts and many family members attended including Judge Jesse P Rich and Edith Rich.

Emily MM. Rich William N. Rich Paris Idaho Jesse P. Rich Zula Cole Hazel Shepherd Lyman , Rich Logan H. B. Gunderson Edith Rich Salt Lake City Naomi Rich Provo M. M. Collings Fred J. Price Clarence Rich Alonzo

Hemmert Reunion Invites Hemmert Descendants to July August

Hemmert descendants are invited to a family reunion July 31 and August 1 at Fish Haven Resort. Reunion chairman Helen H Cranney says the initial meeting is at 10 a.m. August 1 in the hall. If you want lodging, reserve cabins immediately. Louis Barfuss of Ogden and Mr and Mrs LaVaughn Barfuss of Clearfield visited their parents on July 4.

Hemmert Fish Haven Resort Helen H. Cranney Louis Barfuss Ogden LaVaughn Barfuss Clearfield Andrew Barfusa

Local airman completes basic training and moves to Chanute AFB

Harold Lewis has finished basic training at Lockland AFB and is assigned to Chanute AFB Illinois. He will study electronics and electricity as part of his air force training.

Harold Lewis Lockland Afb Chanute Afb Illinois

Family visitors from Denver and Galt Lake during Fourth

Mr and Mrs Louis Michel and a Denver friend visited the Wilford Michel home for the Fourth. George Carlson and grandson Douglas Edmunds from Galt Lake joined the gathering. Miss Mardene Michel returned to Denver with the Michels for a month long visit.

Wilford Michel Louis Michel Denver George Carlson Douglas Edmunds Galt Lake Mardene Michel

Callers Visit Tueller Home From Several States

Callers during the past week at the Christian Tueller home were Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Merritt and children of Mesa Arizona, Arch Tuel ler and his sister of Salt Lake, Rulon Tueller and son of Pocatello, Lyman Tueller of Geneva, and Leifont Tuller of Logan.

Christian Tueller Clarence Merritt Mesa, Ariz Arch Tueller Salt Lake Rulon Tueller Pocatello Lyman Tueller Geneva Leifont Tuller Logan

Navy sailor James Hymas returns home after four years

James Hymas, a BT3 in the Navy, arrives home in Paris after nearly four years of service. He was greeted by his parents Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Hymas and his in laws Mr. and Mrs. A. Le Adams and two sisters from Salt Lake City. He has four months remaining in his enlistment.

James Hymas Navy A. Le.Adams Salt Lake James Paris Iber B. D. Hymas

Allen Stephens Named New Ag Instructor at Fielding High

Allen Stephens is appointed vocational agriculture instructor at Fielding High School in Bear Lake County replacing Eugene Hart. He comes from Springville High School and is a USAC graduate with honors in Agriculture Education. Mrs. Stephens, from West Point Utah, is also a USAC graduate with notable student activities and awards. The couple plans to reside in Paria to support local farm youth.

Allen Stephens Bear Lake County Eugene Hart Fielding High School Stephens Montpelier U. S. Army LDS Church USAC Logan Springville Utah Alpha Tau Alpha Alpha Zeta West Point Ghe LDS Institute Spurs Phi Kappa Phi Faculty Women's League Parla

Adams announce engagement of Nancy Adams to Dennis Wilkes

Mr. and Mrs. Vincent B. Adams of Ontpelier announce the engagement of their daughter Nancy to Dennis Wilkes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Wilkes of Grace. No definite wedding plans have been made.

Vincent B. Adams Ontpelier Nancy Dennis Wilkes Chauncey Wilkes Grace

Brancoms Stock Linda Visit In Walla Walla Area

Mr and Mrs Alan Brancom and Linda of Walla Walla Washington and Mrs Ray Stock of Fish Haven were callers Tuesday at the Ivan Beck home.

Alan Brancom Linda Walla Walla, Wash Ray Stock Fish Haven Ivan Beck

PTA float and stand helpers thanked at fair grounds

Fielding and Emerson PTA Associations express thanks to everyone who decorated the PTA float and assisted at the PTA stand at the fair grounds appreciating community effort and support during the event.

PTA Fair Grounds Fielding & Emerson

Democratic Meeting in Montpelier Highlights Local Gubernatorial Slate

Flash Nielsen and Clark Hamilton addressed the July 9 Montpelier Democratic gathering for governor while Glenn Bandelin spoke for lieutenant governor. Local activists and supporters gathered to hear policy outlines and campaign aims.

Flash Nielsen Clark Hamilton Glenn Bandelin Montpélier

Liberty-Sharon social notes from Ed Lyon visitors

Visitors last week included the Smiths Lyon family and relatives from Pocatello Montpelier and Ogden. Open house for Aunt Em Rich in Paris Gira drew a large local turnout. Harold Miles funeral in Montpelier plus several gatherings at Matthews Brown and Hymas households. Doyle Matthews attended a Miles City convention while Hansen is on leave.

Ed Lyon Wm. K. Smith J. H. Lyon Kay Lyon Pocatello Neillie Lyon George-of- Montpelier Ernnest Foss Kenneth Foss Georgetown Verlin Lyon Ogden Oliver McLain Montpelier Cloyd Matthews Wilmer Brown Weston Wright Stephany Karen Montgeller H. K. Matthews Doyle’ Matthews W. Matthews Doyle Miles City Montana Bnt Hansen Navy Vera’ Hymas Emina Hymas

Purchasers Named for Timber Sales in Cache National Forest

National Forest timber from three locks offered for sale has been bought by firms in Idaho and Utah. Jepsen Lumber Company of Preston acquired 870 thousand board feet, W A Carlson of Richmond bought 392 thousand board feet, and Hyrum Niederhauser of Logan won 32,660,000 board feet in Egan Basin. Timber will be hauled to Logan mill though located across the Idaho line.

National Forest R. H. Crowell Cache National Forest Jepsen Lumber Company Preston Idaho W. A. Carlson Richmond Utah Copenhagen Basin Strawberry Canyon Franklin County Hyrum Niederhauser Logan Egan Basin Beaver Creek Idaho Line

Former Bloomington Boy Missing After Texas Flood Tragedy

Former Bloomington resident Boy A. Christensen aged 25 is missing after a Pecos River flood in Texas. He and his wife were traveling as he transferred to another army post. he rescued her then disappeared when the bridge gave way. Christensen is the son of Wendell A. and Viola Patterson Christensen.

A. Christensen Bloomington Texas Pecos Christensen Pat Mantels Prévo Utah Roy Wendell A Viola Patterson Christensen Provo BYU J. Mr. Ward BH. P. Painter

Catherine Hoskins Buried at Montpelier Wednesday

Funeral services for 87 year old Catherine Anna Hoskins were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Montpelier Third Ward Chapel conducted by Bp. John Teuscher. Born in Cardiff Wales on June 14 1867 she was the daughter of John and Anna Jenkins Martin. She married William Hoskins after the first husband died and later James Wison Hoskins in 1911. Surviving are her husband son George W Hoskins stepson Harry Hoskins five grandchildren five great grandchildren and two brothers.

Catherine Anna Hoskins Montpelier Third Ward John Teuscher Cardiff Wales John Anna Jenkins Martin William Hoskins James Wison Hoskins George W. Hoskins Harry Hoskins

Troops Depart for Air Force from Texas Base

Lowell Tueller and Harold Vallen leave July 1 to enter the Air Force and are stationed at Lockland AFB in San Antonio Texas. They report enjoying army life. Loyal Lauritzen and a Welser Idaho woman reside at the Wm Lauritzen home while Loyal is a patient in the Veterans Hospital.

Lowell Tueller Harold Vallentine Air Force Lockland Afb San Antonio Texas Osirs Loyal Lauritzen

Hanson and Baker Families Summer Plan Presence

Mr and Mrs Hans Baker and family visited Cecil Baker in Idaho Falls last Thursday and Friday. Their son Vic left by bus Friday for Galmon Idaho for summer employment. Verlyn Hansen returned home after a ten day Salt Lake relatives visit and accompanied Mrs Dickson and family to Paris. The Dicksons will visit the Hanson home while the Dicksons travel to California.

Hans Baker Cecil Baker Idaho Falls Vic Galmon Idaho Verlyn Willard Hansen Salt Lake Jean Dickson Paris Dickson Hanson

Carey couple heads to Salt Lake for military assignment

Lt and Mrs Charles D Carey depart Monday for Salt Lake after leave with Mr and Mrs M P Rich. Mrs Carey stays in Salt Lake while Lt Carey attends six weeks academic instructor course at Maxwell AFB Alabama before becoming assistant professor of Air Service and Tactics at the University of Utah.

Charles D. Carey Salt Lake M. P. Rich Carey The Air University Maxwell Afb Alabama Air Service and Tactics University of Utah

Card of Thanks from the Stock Family

The J P Stock Family expresses heartfelt thanks to all who assisted them during the illness and death of their husband and father.

J. P. Stock

Former County Treasurer Arvilla Tovey Dies in Boise

Arvilla Smedley Tovey former Bear Lake County Treasurer and deputy in Clerk and Assessor offices died in Boise at 6 p.m. July 6 after a short illness. Her husband Jack Tovey died July 7. Joint funeral held July 9 with burial in Cloverdale Park cemetery. Born Sept 21 1904 in Paris Idaho she served Bear Lake County in various posts from 1920 and was elected treasurer in 1928 serving ten years.

Qfirs Arvilla Smedley Tovey Bear Lake County Boise Jack Tovey Cloverdale Park Arvilla Paris Idaho John Wallip Ogder Lucille Rozelle Las Vegas Nevada

Bear Lake Memorial Hospital Admits and Births List

Hospital entries show multiple admissions for July 7 to July 13 across Liberty Montpelier Needles Cokeville Georgetown and Ovid with minor and major surgeries medical births include several newborn boys and girls delivered in July. Names include Chad Matthews Lorraine H G Ericsson Merl Roberts Judy and several Montpelier residents with birth announcements from Geneva Liberty Montpelier Ovid St Bliss and Urbana.

Chad Matthews Liberty Frank Spiers Montpelier Morton Keari Laketown Paul Mackey Globe Arizona Lorraine Frank Whitting Needles Cal H. G. Ericsson Merl Roberts Willis Harrup St. Charles Kevin Reed Hoff Clifford Jensen Marie Earl Wilcox Montpel Darwin Jensen Ovid Weaton Hayes St. Bliss Texas Mire Adrian Nielson Gary Gritfin Urbana

Also Mentioned on This Page

Paris 2Nd Ward Awis Edna Law Paul Vonte Webb Cloyd Cleveland, Hansen Susan Nelson Ann Passey Marie Spencer Bar- Nelson Gene Webb Gayle Tal- Steven Boehme Francine Price Jee Grandy Sandra Michel Wallentine Cleone Baker Lee Eborn Naomi Grand Sirs Ormi Talbot Lancheon Sweeties Dorothy Nye Sparks Chas. F. Carlson Yellowstone ST. Charles News Chas. Sorenson OF Emily Rich Hemmert Reunion Allen Stephens New AG Fielding High Sharon Catherine Hoskins Wm. Jensen Roy Patterson Mrs. Jensen Patterson Bear Lake Memorial Hospital
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