County announces 1949 wheat allotment of 17 643 acres
Bear Lake County unveiled its 1949 wheat allotment totaling 17 643 acres With the figure set the county will apportion allotments on individual farms The process uses farm worksheets and data from 1929 through the recent years An appeal period of 15 days follows allotment setup New wheat farms may request allotments in writing to the county committee and no requests are accepted after the deadline Allotments reflect seeded wheat acreage and adjustments for prior programs and weather trends
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Bearake
Hulme
Fish Planting in Cache Forest Streams in Pari District
About 20 000 fish were planted on July 25 in Pari district streams within the Cache forest. The stock ranged from 144 to 2% inches, consisting of Easter and Brook species, released in St Charles Creek Bloomington Creek and Fish Haven Creek at headwaters to reduce losses in irrigation canals. A small number were added to Deep Lake at Bloom Canyon head, where bow trout from last year now reach 6 to 8 inches. If no disaster occurs, angling should improve next year.
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Pari
Cache Forest
St. Charles Creek
Bloomingtonereek
Fish Haven Creek
Blooma Canyon
Singing Mothers to Give Musical Program August 6
Bear Lake County residents will hear the Singing Mothers of the Bear Lake Stake perform a free musical program Thursday August 6 at 3 PM in the tabernacle. The chorus of about eighty voices will sing under the direction of ...
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Bear iLake
Singing Mothers Organization
Bear Flake Stake
Elsternoon
Tabernacle
Runaway Farm Horse Breaks Leg Near Bloomington Dock
A horse runaway started while furrowing potatoes at the Bryan Haddock place in Bloomington. One horse in the team broke a leg during the incident on a dock on Tuesday and was killed.
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Bryan Haddock Place
Bloomington
Fire hazard warning for Cache National Forest
A. G. Nord, supervisor, warns of serious fire danger due to low precipitation affecting watersheds. Fire guards added to Logan Ogden Farmington Preston Malod nanger districts. Main risks include smokers with lit tobacco and unattended camp fires, plus fires by private landowners during closed season. Authorities urge strict precautions to protect forests and resources.
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A. G. Nord
Cache National Forest
National Forest
Logan
Ogden
Liketown
Preston
Malod
Occupants Escape Serious Injury in Sunday Car Collision
The occupants of cars driven by Neal of Bloomington and another driver escaped serious injury when their vehicles side-swiped on a highway between Blooming Valley late Sunday night.
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Bloomington
Neal
Star-Valley
Blooming
Bear Lake Hospital News Update From Border and Montpelier
Henry Cook of Border Wyoming entered Saturday night for treatment of a broken nose after a car collision with a vehicle driven by Mr Messerly of Montpelier. Mr and Mrs Eben Anderson of Border are the proud parents of a baby born last week. Mrs Vernon Rich and Mrs Fisher and babies were able to return home last week.
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Henry Cook
Border
Wyoming
Messerly
Montpelier
Eben Anderson
Vernon Rich
Fisher
Montpelier Hospital News and Visits
Miss Phyllis Bartlome of Montpelier had an appendectomy on July 18. Mrs. A L King, a resident of Alton Idaho, underwent a major operation on July 16. Rulon Shepherd, Mesa Arizona superintendent of schools, visited his parents in Montpelier, a former Paris boy who attended Fielding Academy.
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Phyllis ‘Bartlome
Montpelier
A. L. King
Alton
Idaho
Arizona
Rulon Shepherd
Mesa
H. R. Shepherd
Brush Fires Cause Damage in North Eden District
Six brush fires alleged started by unknown persons caused considerable damage in the North Eden district. Fire threats were halted before spreading further when a group of men from the Nebeker ranch extinguished the blazes.
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North Eden
Nebeker
Beth West Joins Ballantynes on Montana Visit
Mrs. Beth West joined Mr and Mrs John Ballantyne at their Oakspell Montana home last Wednesday after a weeklong visit with relatives and friends. They planned to go on to Bozeman for three days then return with West remaining in Callispell for a month.
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Beth West
John Ballantyne
Lamb Pool Sale Receives Mixed Prices for 293 Lambs
First lamb pool averaged $8.51 per hundredweight with 253 head selling at $8.65 and the remainder at $7.50. A second pool will open when enough lambs are signed up, requiring carload lots shipped to a pool manager. Owners interested should register at the county agent's office with head count.
Plans Set for Sun Valley Rodeo in August
Sun Valley Idaho plans for the third annual Sun Valley Rodeo on August 12 and 18 with enhanced acts and staging. Producer Hubert J. Miles announces a larger cast including top cowboys and cowgirls from multiple states plus a grand pageant of the west featuring a giant 19th century freight outfit and 18 mules and horses.
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Sun Valley
Idaho
Hubert J. Miles
Salmon
Chandler
Ariz
Nick Knight
Cory
Wyoming
Zack McWiggins
Phoenix
Jackie Cooper
Newhall
Cal
Paul Carney
Galeton
Colo
Fritz Traun
Lancaster
Calif
Buckshot Sorrel
Tucson
Gun Valley
Galia
Oregon
Wood River
Northwest Mountéd
J. G
Doc) Sorensen
Everett Colborn
Blackfoot
Mexico
Pea Crop Maturing Rapidly Near Paris
Fred J. Price reports Experiment pea plots south of Paris are maturing rapidly and satisfactorily. Plants show bronsomat pres bat and pods are filling. he notes one of the largest marketing agencies in the valley could lead the pea industry. He urges valley farmers to inspect the plots and practices being used.
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Fred J. Price
Paris
Price
Montpelier Chamber of Commerce picnic draws region visitors
Visitors from Star Valley Kemmerer Preston Eogan Grace and Soda Springs joined Montpelier attendees at a stag party and get-together held at the Montpelier campgrounds last Thursday evening. The program featured talks by local leaders, a Michaelson brothers quartet, and the Mantelfer band performing several numbers.
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Montpelier
Chamber of Com
Star “Valley
Kemmerer
Simpler Federal Crop Insurance Aids Bear Lake Farmers
Bear Lake county farmers can access simpler federal crop insurance for next year. Hans Hulme, chairman of the county agricultural conservation association, cites past experience with the 1969 wheat crop and a key change allowing premium payments via conservation payments advances. The plan streamlines writing and payment at one time and takes effect upon acceptance by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation. About 1700 Idaho policies covered 1939 wheat against hail fire grasshoppers wind and other hazards, with indemnities payout when harvest falls below 75 percent of normal sales.
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Bear Lake County
Ten
Hans
County Agricultural Conservation Association
Fedeal
Hulme
Lake County
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
Idaho
Home Demonstration Sessions Planned in Montpelier and Paris
Miss Hilda Frederick, home demonstration agent, will work with girls club members and leaders in Montpelier on July 28 and Paris on July 27. The meetings aim to provide pre fair judging work and guidance for conducting demonstrations.
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Hilda Frederick
Montpelier
Paris
Paris Homecoming Draws Thousands for Pioneer Parade
Former residents and guests from Idaho and other states filled Paris for the second annual Pioneer and Homecoming celebration. The day featured a three-block parade with floats, stagecoach entries, cowboys, and queens, plus races, rodeo events, and a fireworks display. Speakers, band performances, and a public address system enhanced the program, and local businesses supported the event.
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Idaho
Paris
Olga Hoge
Queens Lake County
Salt Lake City
Utah
Large 4-H Club Picnic Draws Over 180 Members
Over 180 club members leaders and committee men attended the Sum mit View annual 4 H club picnic on July 20. Games ran from noon to 2 30 with a cafeteria style lunch followed by an amphitheatre program. The outing was described as very enjoyable by all.
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Sumamit View
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