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Newspaper

Paris Post

Location

Paris, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1959

Page

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Funeral Service for Asa Athay

Funeral services for Asa Athay were conducted by Bishop Clifford G. Price on Thursday July 23 at 2 pm in the Paris First Ward chapel. The service featured mixed choirs, solos, multiple speakers and a grave dedication with numerous floral arrangements.

Asa Athay Clifford G. Price Paris First Ward Opal Shepherd Oh My Father Hattie Vallentine Velma Hansen Ned Wayne Budge Fred J. Price C. H. Budge Clarence J. Lindsay Leland Read Taft P. Budge

Precautions Urged On City Water Usage

Mayor Hawkes calls on residents to follow the sprinkler ordinance and use sprinklers or nozzles when watering with city water. He warns noncompliance could force limits on irrigation and urges community cooperation.

James Hawkes Hawkes

Paris Local Farm Bureau Talent Fund Meeting

The Paris Local Farm Bureau hosts a Talent Fund and Talk Meet at the Ovid Ward Chapel on Wednesday night August 5 at 8 p.m. Members are invited to listen or participate to support the RUCCERS initiative.

Paris Farm Bureau Ovid Ward Chapel

USU Forestry Camp Opens Summer Session in Cache Forest

Utah State University forestry students begin the annual summer camp in Logan Canyon with late start on July 17. Camp includes classroom work in rustic cabins and field study in Cache National Forest with Idaho and Wisconsin participants joining Utah students.

Utah State University Forestry USU Logan Canyon Logan Cache National Forest Paris Larry Weeks Palisade Ronald Ashley Montpelier Raymond J. Evans Malad Idaho Wisconsin Utah

Athay to Enter Pony Express Run at Ely Show

Russell Athay of Paris plans to bring three horses to the Ely Nevada Pony Express Days race meet run August 22 to 30. The event attracts visitors from multiple western states with eight or more daily races, electric starting gate, Wilcox photo finish, parimutuel betting, and horse show events. Linda Michel will undergo major surgery at the L D hospital in Salt Lake City on July 28.

Russell Athay Paris Ely Nevada Intermountain West Utah Idaho Linda Michel L.d.d. Hospital Salt Lake City

Paris Idaho A tourist asks why visitors miss the town's charm

Ezra J. Poulsen laments visitors overlook Paris Idaho's Mormon Tabernacle because they do not stay to learn the town's history. He urges community effort to welcome travelers with hospitality, storytelling, and local assets like attractions and eateries to boost sightseeing and economy.

Lion’s Club Daughters ‘of the Pioneers Bear Lake‘Rangers

Paris to Capitalize On Public Building Draw

Paris plans to attract travelers by highlighting a public building with clear markets and strategic road signs. Officials expect the attractor to draw hundreds of pedestrians and motorists as part of a broader campaign to boost visibility and foot traffic.

The Art of Ballyhoo in Small Towns

A reflective note on how a well managed exhibit or collection can draw attention in a county seat. The piece imagines bears by the road, a museum, and rock collections from all states to illustrate clever public relations.

Ballyhoo Rip van

Idaho Touring Highlights Clearwater River Country

A travel feature from Idaho Commerce describes the Clearwater River region with its history from Lewis and Clark to Spalding Mission, the route from Lewiston to Kooskia, and notes on fishing and hunting opportunities. It covers geography, historic sites, roads, and seasonal advice for fishing and travel in the area.

Idaho Clearwater George Clark Mariwether Lewis Thomas Jefferson Northwest Country Pacific

Virginia's Beauty Salon Opens in Paris

Paris welcomes Virginia Bergholm and the new Virginia's Beauty Salon on Main and Center streets. The ground floor Hawkes building location features the latest equipment and supplies as the business opens for customers.

Paris Virginia Bergholm Virginia Hawkes Main Center

Nez Perce War Battle at White Bird Canyon 1877

From Winchester hill Lewiston offers a view of Clearwater country as a visitor travels from Riggins on the U.S. highway 95 toward White Bird. In June 1877 Chief Joseph led a Nez Perce force to a victory against cavalry at White Bird Canyon where 33 of 90 soldiers were killed as they retreated.

Lewiston Winchester Hill Clearwater Country Riggins White Bird White Bird Canyon Joseph

Fire at Paris Salvage Yard Sparks Bees and Buzz

A fire at the Paris Salvage yard damaged the interior of an old model car. Ross Payne had placed smoldering rags inside to chase bees nesting in the car. While the fire department contained the blaze, the bees lingered after the incident Monday.

Paris Ross Payne Ross

New Science Head to Oregon Meet

Mr and Mrs Ick Peterson and family visited over the weekend with Mrs Petersons parents the Sevil Nielsons. Mr Peterson was appointed to the Utah State Board of Education as science supervisor. He leaves by plane for Eugene Oregon for a three day conference at the University of Oregon in the interest of his new assignment beginning August 1.

Ick Peterson Gordon McNutt Ogden Clarence Rich Judy Herman Johnson James Hawks Sun Valley Twin Falls Yellowstone Park Arthur Eborn Hooper Springs Heber Hart Bountiful Utah Four Lakes Montpelier Velda Michelson Helen Rae Larsen Opal Shepherd Paris Golda Skinner Dingle

School opening date set for September 9 in district

Tuesday September 8 1959 announcement from Superintendent A. J. Winters confirms the opening date for all schools in Class A School District No. 33. The plan states September 9 as the start of the school year across district schools.

A. J. Winters

Mrs Dye Visits Grace To See Mother And Friends

Mrs Walter C Dye spends Tuesday and Wednesday in Grace visiting her mother and friends before returning to Paris on Thursday.

Walter C. Dye Grace Paris George Palmer Logan Walter Bird

Kitchen Queen 4-H Club Meeting Recap

The Kitchen Queen 4-H Club met July 15 with President Lorraine Stucks presiding. Kathy Webb led the pledge, Starlene Bolton the 4-H pledge, and instructors Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Almond taught pancakes and toast. Starlene Bolton demonstrated. Refreshments and games followed. Next meeting August 8 at Weldon Sleight’s home features an illustrated talk on Getting Acquainted With Plants.

Kitchen Queen Club Lorraine Stucks Thes Lorrine Shepherd Kathy Webb Starlene Bolton Johnson Almond Weldon Sleight

Spaceitt Club Meeting Highlights and Demonstrations

At the Spaceitt Club meeting on Monday July 13 the roll call pledge and 4 H pledge were recited. The group sang Down In the Valley and Oh Dear What Can the Matter Be. Carol Ann Bunderson Pat Keetch and Bruce Peterson gave demonstrations.

Spaceitt Club Carol Ann Bunderson Pat Keetch Bruce Peterson

Nine Sew Fine Club Sees July Meeting Led by Susan Thomas

The Nine Sew Fine club met July 17 with Vice President Kathleen in charge and Susan Thomas leading a game of gossip gras. Linda Delbridge, moving to Bloomington, plans to join. refreshments were served by Vicky Reese and Linda Findlay.

Kathleen Susan Thomas Linda Delbridge Bloomington Vicky Reese Linda Findlay

Fumbling Thimblers Club meets for July session

The Fumbling Thimblers Club met at the home of Mrs. Fern Eborn on Tuesday July 21. Marie called the meeting to order and Maxine Hansen, Barbara Nelson pledged. Members cut out saps and zippera with help from Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Eborn. Colleen Beck led a game. Adjournment set for July 28 at Maxine Hansen’s home. Refreshments by Mrs. Nelson.

Conifer Club Members Meet at Stucki Home

Conifer club members gathered at Mark Stucki’s home on July 27 for a meeting at 7 00 pm. They identified trees and plants with help from Junior Leader Betty Ann Ramey. Stucki demonstrated building a tree a fracture wood joint.

Conifer Club Mark Stucki Betty Ann Ramey

Conifer Club Meets at Leader’s Home Sets Monday Meetings

On July 22 1959 the Conifer club held its regular meeting at Lynn Budge’s home. Monte and Paul Webb brought wild flowers and range plants keyed out with help from Betty Ann Ramey junior leader. Next meeting set for July 27 1959 at 7 00 p.m. at Mark Stucki’s home.

Conifer Club Lynn Budge Monte Paul Webb Betty Ann Ramey Mark Stucki

Regular meeting of Cookin Cookettes in July 1959

The Cookin Cookettes held a July 22 1959 meeting at Mrs. Dela Hulmes home at 3:00 pm. Betty Ann Ramey demonstrated nine varieties of rolls. Mary Ward demonstrated quick mix rolls and shared samples. Members brought cake samples. Next meeting set for July 29 at 3:00 pm at Betty Ann and Hellen Rameys home.

Betty Ann Hellen Ramey

Spaceitt Club Meeting Recites Pledge and Sings America

The Spaceitt club met last Monday at 2 30 pm with M Ruth Arnell giving a prayer Brent Meacham leading the pledge and Leila Ann Arnell leading the 4H pledge Ruth Arneill sang America the Beautiful and Rockaburra. Members played a game Holly wood and Flying Ditchiman and Leila Ann Arnell and Diane Bunderson served punch and cookies.

Spaceitt” Club Monnday Ruth Arnell Brent Meacham Leila Ann Arnell Ruth Arneill America Flying Ditchiman Leila Ann Arnel Diane Bunderson

Conda Club Demonstrates Animal Handling Skills

The Conda club met Tuesday at Howard Matthews home. Club Leader Eugene Stucki demonstrated proper animal leding technique and Jean Stucki led the 4-H pledge.

Conda Howard Matthews Eugene Stucki Jean Stucki

Round About the Town Highlights Utah Visits and Weddings

Residents and visitors from Paris Dingle and Montpelier enjoyed weekends in Utah Idaho and Nevada. Social ties centered on family gatherings Temple excursions Bear Lake and Logan Temple events with numerous visits to Salt Lake City Ogden and Ogden area towns.

Community Notes From Fish Haven Week End Visits

Mr and Mrs Charles Shirley of Bountiful Utah enjoyed a week end at their summer home. Thais Carlson of Centerville Utah has been visiting Jane Ann Shirley for the past week. Linda and Elva Hymas of Liberty were guests of the Lovelands for that weekend. The Mutuel traveled to Bloomington to put on their road show with other wards. The Nile River, one of the longest rivers in the world, has a length of 4050 miles.

Charles Shirley Bountiful Utah Thais Carlson Centerville Jane Ann Shirley Delray Loveland Linda Elva Hymas Liberty Lovelands Arthur Shirley Robert Stock Pocatello Glenn Louise Stock Jackson Wyoming Mary Ann Stock Dols Smith Ogden Lucy Stock Dell Loveland Lou Ann Brenda Oregon E. R. Ball Linda Hymas Dennis Anderson The Love

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