This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1955
Page
1
The narrative recalls famine in Utah with scarce food sources, swarms of crickets and gulls aiding harvests, and communal prayers for survival. It notes the 1913 Salt Lake monument to sea gulls and later mentions the 4H Club meeting with local families and community activities.
Bear Lake County ASC sends ballots to all wool growers with a Aug 19 1955 deadline. Voters decide on endorsing an agreement between the American Sheep Producers Council Inc and the U S Secretary of Agriculture that would deduct one cent per pound on shorn wool and five cents per hundredweight on lambs moved to slaughter with wool. Ballots include the agreement and should be read before voting. those not receiving a ballot may vote at the Montpelier ASC office.
Admission list from Bear Lake Memorial Hospital covers multiple patients with July admission dates for medical and major surgeries, plus several births announced for Montpelier and surrounding towns. Names include Mra Ethel Stoner Cokeville, John T Roberts Lanark, Mrs Roy Twiss Pegram, and others with residences in Montpelier, Paris, Rupert, Salt Lake, and Garden City.
Mr and Mrs Walter Lewis came home Monday evening after ten days visiting their children Frank Qarfinsen in Blackfoot and Ohr and Mrs Dinner Mfeed and family at Idaho Falls and Lorence Lavistat family at Iona They also visited the Palisade Dam.
David Hymas 12, son of Delbert and wife, died from neck and internal injuries after being struck on Highway 89 in St Charles. Milton Renken pleaded guilty to negligent driving, fined 25 dollars and costs. Funeral services held in St Charles ward chapel with multiple speakers and a graveside tribute at St Charles cemetery.
Mrs. LeRoy Ward of Tremonton visited relatives Friday. Ogden visitors spent last week at Yellowstone Park. Several families vacationed in Brigham City Provo Salt Lake and Lewiston. Primary parade led by Olive Roberts drew 36 children to the amusement hall grounds for a picnic.
The Farm Bureau sponsors a Talk Meet and Talent Fund for Bear Lake County youths. On Aug 12 at 8 p.m. Paris Local hosts the event with local county and district winners advancing to state and a national convention trip for state winners. Topics include Developing and Expanding Agriculture Markets. Talent categories cover Vocal Instrumental Folk and Square Dancing and skits or readings. Entries limited to five minutes. All youths are invited to participate.
DeLos S Thornock 41 died Sunday morning after a heart attack in Pocatello. Born January 24 1914 in Laketown he was the son of Seymour and Janet Thornock. He married Reva Karlson November 2 1935 in Pocatello. He served in church roles including ward counselor clerk welfare director and teacher. Survived by widow two daughters Sharon and Renee three brothers and three sisters. Funeral services held Wednesday in Pocatello.
Harold Jaussi, longtime Montpelier High School coach, accepted a new position in Olympia Washington. A Paris native, he starred in four sports at Fielding High School and earned eight letters, later earning six college letters at Ricks College and the University of Idaho. He coached at Moscow High School before Montpelier starting in 1952 and served in the U.S. military from 1942 to 1946.
Mrs Vinnie Price visited in Ogden this week. Grant Rich and family left for Yellowstone. Ed Sutton of Seattle visited the Jess Scheidegger home. Paul Brog and family called at Walter Poulsen home. Lloyd Passey and two daughters spent the weekend with Keith Chase. Russell Arnell of Blackfoot visited his grandmother Mrs Catherine Innes. Clifford Collings and family from Salt Lake visited M M Collings en route from Yellowstone. John Fox Ads Budge Johanna Bucher Chris Adeline Tueller visited Logan Temple. Margaret Rich from Salt Lake spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Clarence Rich. Earl Hemmert family of Conda stayed with Peter Hemmert. Gene Hymas family from Montpelier also visited. Kenneth Thompson and son of Conda visited Peter Hemmert. Weldon Grandy and two daughters toured Yellowstone Park and Bear Lake area. Frank Nye family reunion held July 24 at Blue Water Resort Bear Lake with 23 members. J Wilmer Rigby and daughter Nancy of Price Utah visited Paris and Montpelier. Rigby works for Walgreen's in Price.
The Paris Lions added four new members at a St. Charles Canyon steak fry led by Lion A W Shepherd and President Mark Pugmire. The Potash Company of America announced lease option on the McIlhwee Idaho phosphate property in Paris Canyon, planning an exploratory adit from Paris Creek with I P Hesler in charge. Local men will be employed in early phases with road work underway and an office set in an refurbished old house.
Descendants of the late Charles Law plan a reunion at Fish Haven Resort on Saturday, July 6. A program and business meeting start at 11 a.m. Lunch follows at noon with each family arranging their own meal.
Mr and Mrs Everett Peterson of Montpelier announce the engagement of their daughter Gayle to Lowell B Tueller son of Mr and Mrs Owen Watterson of Paris Gayle Peterson is a Montpelier High School 1955 graduate employed by Mt States Telephone and Telegraph Co Airman 2/e Tueller is a Fielding High School 1952 graduate serving in the Air Force with the 445th Fighter Interceptor Squadron stationed at Geiger Field Spokane Washington No definite wedding plans have been made.
The notice clarifies that the library is open Wednesdays and Fridays from 1 30 to 4 80 p m and not on Saturdays stated earlier. Mr and Mrs Wm Jensen accompanied Mr and Mrs DeWin Anderson and family to Idaho Falls Saturday for the weekend and the 24th at the Roy Patterson home.
H Crawford misplaced a fold containing about 75 dollars Saturday and Dennis Tueller returned it to him. Pill offered a small reward and public thanks to Denny for the honest act.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Litchfield and family have returned to Lakewood California after two weeks visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hemmert and relatives at Montpelier and Conda.
E. D. Hymas and Mrs D B Had dock led local attendees including Mrs Ernest Armatage Mrs LaMar Bborn and Mr and Mrs George Price along with Mr and Mrs Fred Price and Mr and Mrs Heber Price at the funeral services for David Hyman in St Charles last Monday.
Saturday visitors at the Christian Tueller home included Mr and Mrs Karl Fuhrmann and Mr and Mrs Karl Pohl with daughters Karen Billise and Wolfgang of Salt Lake. On Monday guests were Mr and Mrs Paul Brog of Blackfoot and Lamont Tueller of Logan.
J J Wanter executive vice president of Central Farmers says a decision on buying electric energy from Utah Power and Light Co will lead to a 10 million dollar furnace and processing plant near Georgetown Idaho. The agreement aims to supply power for making elemental phosphorus and should be reached within 60 days.
Robert Oliver Timmons 67 died of a heart condition about 2 a.m. last Thursday at his trailer home in Bloomington Canyon. Born February 17 1888 in Lockaburg Arkansas he lived in Oklahoma much of his married life. Surviving are three children Kell O. Timmons Mildred Wolfe and Bessie Eschilman one brother and one sister four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday in the Bloomington ward chapel.
The Robert Price family reunion occurred July 15 and 16 at Wishiver Resort. Fred J. Price welcomed attendees as president and outlined the aims. Violet Price Passey Leola Booth Cutler sang with Ruby Bolton. Gene Budge Merlyn Taylor played piano. Rae Straw Crane students performed dances and acrobatics. Saturday featured a business session electing officers Rae Crane named 1956 chairman. A family dinner was enjoyed and ideal weather noted.
Sunday visitors included Eldon Cook and wife, plus two grandchildren Bonnie Lee and Lou Ann Cook of Pegram, with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Evans of Raymond listed among callers.
Overnight Sunday and Monday guests stayed at the Frank Nye home. Mrs. Dick Amott and two daughters from Glen Lake, and Mrs. Lola Sayer and her daughter from Garfield, Utah, were present for the visit.
Mrs. Dave Thornock and sons Earl and Walter visited Saturday and Sunday with Dave Thornock at the Veterans Hospital in Galt Lake. He recently underwent surgery and was reported recovering nicely.
Albert Lorenzo Egli, 45, died of a heart attack at a Pocatello hospital on July 20. Born November 27 1909 in Paris he lived in Montpelier before moving to Pocatello. He worked for the Union Pacific and served four years in the Army. He is survived by his widow Eveline Dray a son five sisters and two brothers. funeral held July 23 in Montpelier ward chapel.
Mr and Mrs Smith Vallentine announce the engagement of their daughter Cleone to Junior Wells son of Mr and Mrs O W Wells of Montpelier. A September wedding is planned.
Ronald and Mrs. Parker receive a letter from Commander Nolan C. Hatcher announcing the promotion of Eudell Parker to Airman First Class in the U S Air Force. The notice credits his devotion to duty high moral standards and exemplary performance since joining the station in November 1954.
Mrs. Lucile Crawford hosted a Friday bridge event with Mrs. Ethel Jensen taking high score and Mrs. Innes winning the all cut prize. Refreshments followed for attendees Mel Stevens Inez Tunks from Montpelier and Mrs Jensen, Orlean Innes, Jackie Kerns, Dorothy Varner.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.