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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1959
Page
1
Idaho wheat growers must decide marketing quotas for the 1960 crop in a nationwide referendum on July 23. Chairman Henderson of the State ASC committee announced the vote, which aligns Idaho farmers with 38 other states as they plan winter wheat planting.
Dale R. Ringel two year old son of Roy and Mrs Ringel Driggs Idaho drowned Sunday July 5 in North Liegh Creek on the Idaho Wyoming border during a weekend family fishing trip. Roy Ringel a former Paris resident searched the creek and found the child about 50 feet from where he had slipped. Surviving are parents two sisters Charlotte and Linday and a brother Brent Ringel all of Driggs and grandparents Mr and Mrs Robert Mackley Rigby Mr and Mrs F L Ringel Logan and Albert James Mackley St George Utah.
A lighthearted reminiscence tells of Flaxie a spoiled cocker spaniel who misbehaves sneaks off and causes mischief, plus a tale of Sim the fisherman who loses a prized pole and tackle to a clever fish and later regains interest. The piece blends animal folly with small town mishap and a dash of local color.
Sim Rich told a fish tale from a Chesterfield reservoir lake about a Bear Lake cheese baited catch that vanished as he turned away. He set his twenty dollar pole on a forked stick and watched the line plunge into the water in a dramatic splash.
Acting on Superintendent Winters nomination the Board of Trustees elected Amos B. Hulme to lead Emerson School. Hulme served as county wide district clerk since 1958, was County Superintendent of Schools, and held principalships at Bennington St. Charles and Emerson. He will remain consultant to district administration during report periods.
Inez Robb describes an Idaho road trip from Moscow to Boise along the North South highway. She highlights dramatic mountain passes, clear streams, wildflowers, and Lewiston’s low elevation with famed grades like Lewiston and White Bird.
Mr and Mrs Fred J Price returned from a two week trip to Washington DC with their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs J Wilmer Rigby of Montpelier They visited their son John and family and toured historic places in the capital and across the country
All the dependents of David Morris King and Susan Clark King are invited to a reunion on August 1 at the camp in Emigration Canyon. Registration begins at 10 am lunch is at noon and a program and business meeting follow at 1 80.
A community gathering at the Paris Park honored outgoing officers and teachers of the Paris M IA. Families and visitors from Chicago Rupert Ogden Montpelier and Logan joined residents for the event and related social activities. Montpelier and Paris families attended funerals, visits, and a variety of local engagements over the week.
The 4-H meeting led by president Annette Pastey at Marie Spencer's home opened with pledges by Colleen Beck and Linda Michel. Minutes by Linda Michel were approved. Marie Spencer demonstrated body measurements and continued sewing before refreshments. Adjourned to July 6 1959 at Mrs Bloorn's home.
The Paris C and C Club met at Wynn Ward’s home this week. Five members viewed slides of cows pigs sheep and beef and judged them. Refreshments were served. Howard Matthews, reporter.
The Kitchen Queens met for the fifth time at Ellen Spencer’s home. After pledges, 4-H pledge and a sandwich lesson by Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Almond, refreshments were served and games were played.
Susan Thomas and Paula Had dock served refreshments to nine members. The group spent the session learning to sew straight lines and improve basic stitching skills.
Utah State University announces a new off campus housing inspection program this year. Students planning to live off campus should verify landlords units meet standards before renting. Freshman women must live in university housing unless granted permission to stay home. Registration for fall quarter begins September 26.
Eastern Idaho Women’s Vacation Camp to be held Friday and Saturday July 17 and 18 at the 4 H Camp in Alpine Wyoming. Registration begins at 11 00 a m lodging and meals for the two days are included. Notable participants include u dir Corbett John Wedell Orval Hansen Willma Shryack Evelyn Hansen and Evelyn Hansen among others and the program features handicrafts group singing a book review and special musical numbers by Bear Lake county ladies quartet and others.
Dependents of David and Mary Bennett, early Bloomington Idaho settlers, held a July 11 gathering in St. Charles amusement hall. Relatives from four states attended as Leslie James led the meeting. A silk robe was given to Elizabeth Bennett Keetch, 86, the sole living Bennett family member, who began genealogical research 45 years ago.
Mr and Mrs Roger Carlsen of Paris Idaho wed Friday July 10 in the Logan L D S Temple with President Raymond officiating The reception followed at Garden City L D S Rec Hall The bride Pat Benson wore a full length lace gown with portrait neckline and pink white carnations The couple honeymooned in Yellowstone Park The bride attends USU Sigma Kappa and will teach in Brigham City The groom is a USU civil engineering senior
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