Two Paris youths drown in canal Sunday evening
Two 14 year old Paris youths Norman Sleight and John Budge died after slipping into the Utah Power and Light canal near Bear Lake. A third boy William Rich summoned aid after the incident, bodies recovered around 10:15 p.m. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the tabernacle for the families of Sleight and Budge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Norman
John Budge
Willam Rich
David
John
Collings
William Rich
Utah Power and Light Company
Bear Lake
Bear River
Tabernacle
John M. Budge
Wilford Budge
J. Norman Sleight
Joe Sleight
Franklin County Fair and Rodeo at Preston Slated For August 22-23
Final arrangements for That Famous Nite Rodeo the Preston Horse Show and the Franklin County Fair were completed at a joint committee meeting. The sixth annual rodeo will run August 22 and 23 and promises the largest and most elaborate show yet with Brahma bulls bucking horses steers and calves plus top West acts. Preston Horse Show is planned for August 21 with top western horses anticipated to display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Ida
Franklin County
West
Intermountain West
Federal-State Market Report July 28 Heads North and West
Market report lists Ogden Denver and Omaha cattle and lamb quotes with steer and heifer prices, lambs noted. Local notes credit DeVere Tovey extension agent and Logan visit by Mrs. Glen Grimmett and Mrs. Chase Pond with daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
Denver
Omaha - Choice Ran Pring Qinds Ees
DeVere Tovey, Co
Glen Grimmett
Chase Pond
Logan
Fur Bearing Animals Protected in Bear Lake County
At the Idaho Fish and Game Commission meeting in Idaho Falls the fur bearing animal orders were approved. The season closed for most districts while fox and marten may be taken in specified counties in three districts with open season December 1 to February 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho Fish and Game Commission
Idaho Falls
Boundary
Bonner
Kootenai
Shoshone
Benewah
Clark
Bear Lake
Teton
Fremont
Jefferson
Madison
Bingham
Bonneville
Power
Bannock Caribou
Oneida
Franklin
Fox
Marten
West Side Youth Scrap Drive Returns 431 Pounds Aluminum
The Bear Lake county West Side district contributed 431 pounds of scrap aluminum for National Defense. Alf Shepherd Sam Tunks and Silas L Wright head the committee thanking Boy Scouts and leaders. Paris 122 St Charles 84 Liberty 77 Lanark 73 Bloomington 58 Sharon 17 small totals shown. East side awaiting report. Tri State Motors hauls metal from Montpelier to Pocatello Friday at no charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Bear Lake County
Alf Shepherd
Sam Tunks
Silas L. Wright
Boy Scouts
Paris
St. Charles
Liberty
Lanark
Bloomington
Sharon
East Aide
Tri-State
Montpelier
Pocatello
Idaho
Dong ‘Gratis
Krogue Soldier Completes Armor School Course
Mr and Mrs Nelse Krogue of Bloomington report their son Pvt Widtsoe Krogue has completed his course in the Armored Force school at Fort Knox Kentucky. He received his diploma July 24 and will report to Fort Ord California to pursue life as a tank mechanic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelse Krogue
Bloomington
Pvt. Widtsoe Krogue
Fort Knox Kentuck
Armored Force
Fort Ord
California
Tao
Install Street Lights in Bloomington This Week
The Utah Power ae Co. installs nine street lights along the highway through Bloomington this week. The project aims to improve night visibility and public safety for residents and travelers. Local authorities oversee the work and its progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Utah Power . Ae Co
Reconstruction of Highway 89 Starts Tuesday
Reconstruction of State Highway Nor Sy through Pike began Tuesday morning. A 15 mile stretch from north of town to the Utah state line will be reconditioned at an estimated cost from the State Highway Maintenance fund. The project, by the State Highway Department, will take about 380 days to finish with oiling and resurfacing on a 2 inch crown and 18 foot width, except Main Street blocks widened to 24 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah State Line
State Highway Department
Main Street
4-H Club Progress Report Highlights Local Efforts
County Agent Tovey notes many clubs in good shape with reports from most units. Zee Seamstress led by Helen Austin and Gwen Hymas completed work and demonstrated sewing shortcuts. Georgetown Beef club under Wayne Clark discussed calf fitting for the fair. Several clubs have eight meetings reported. many programs due August 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ports
Tovey
Zee
Helen Austin
Gwen Hymas
Donna Jewel
Rhea Hymas
Georgetown
Wayne Clark
Arvilla Peterson
Hazel Peterson
Eldon Mattson
Four Marriage Licenses Issued In Bear Lake Week
Bear Lake County issued four marriage licenses in the past week July 26 to July 29. Wendell Meacham and Ardath Arnell of St Charles. Henry Philip Miller and Alta Parker of Salt Lake City. William Davison and Margaret Robinson of Kemmerer Wyoming. Grant Leon Mower and Lola Pope of Ogden Utah. Justice of the Peace Smith Hoge officiated for two marriages. Eugene Shepherd and family returned from Yellowstone trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Lake County
Wendell Meacham
Ardath Arnell
St. Charleén
Henry Philip Miller
Alta Parker
Salt Lake City
Jus' Rich
William Davison
Margaret Robinson
Kemmerer
Wyo
Grant Leon Mower
Lola—Pope
Ogden
Utah
Justice of the Peace
Smith Hoge
Bear Lake assigns eight to form Farm Security Council
Henry B. Jenkins announces a Bear Lake County Farm Security Administration Council of eight leaders from Rural Rehabilitation Farm Debt Adjustment and local groups. Appointed by Walter A. Duffy the members will coordinate with Soil Conservation AAA and other groups to aid low income farm families and boost program effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Lake County
Henry B. Jenkins
Farm
Soil—Conservation Committee
AAA
Jenkins
Walter A. Duffy
Farm Security Administration
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Sam Yy. Tunks
O. B. Solum
T. Parker
Montpelier
de Vere Tovey
Smith Hoge
Paris
Owen Bacon
Noonan
Landon Pugmfrey
Utah Copper to Build 5 Million Watt Steam-Electric Plant
Utah Copper Company will construct a Garfield Utah steam electric plant with a capacity of 75 000 kilowatts at a cost over 5 million dollars. The plant aims for operation by mid 1943 and will provide power for its own needs freeing Utah Power and Light to serve rising regional demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah Copper Company
Garfield
Utah
Utah Power & Light Company
George M. Gadaby
D. D. Moffat
Copper Company
Gadsby
Northwest
Power
Idaho
Rich Family Reunion at Fish Haven Resort This Weekend
The Rich family reunion takes place at Fish Haven Resort this Saturday and Sunday. A Saturday evening benefice and program are planned, followed by a Sunday business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish Haven Resort
Youths Eligible for Nations Defense Auto Mechanics Course
Learners aged 17 to 24 may enroll any time in the Nations Defense Training Course In Auto Mechanics Tractor and Truck Repair. Interested individuals should contact Wm. Jensen or Chase Pond for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boya
Wm. Jensen
Chase Pond
Rancher Ross Phelps Found Dead In Idaho Home
Ross Phelps 82 liv ing at Alton Idaho 14 miles east of Mons Polier on the Lincoln highway was found dead Tuesday morning by brother Grove Phelps. The body lay on the floor after the car exhaust pipe was connected to an opening into the house the motor running acting coroner Verge Williams termed it suicide no inquest held
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Phelps
Alton
Idaho
Mons Polier
Lincoln Highway
Grove Phelps
Ross
Verge Williams
4-H Livestock Judging Tour Held Across County
The annual 4-H livestock judging tour occurred July 30 with Ivan H. Loughary and D. E. Brady leading dairy and other livestock judging. Vance Smith, district club agent, assisted as groups visited Ray Gertes Montpelier dairy pupil areas and Quayle brothers Dingle angus plus Wardboro sheep and hog classes. Lunch was taken near the Dingle store as youths sought guidance on their animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan H. Loughary
D. E. Brady
University of Idaho
Vance Smith
Loughary
Brady
Ray Gertc
Montpelier
C. P Frestoh Stent
Wardboro
Sam Humphery
Quayle Brothers Ranch
Dingle
Wm. Lindsay
Henry Stampede at Soda Springs Huge Crowd Expected
The Henry Stampede enters its 22nd year at Soda Springs on August 1-3 with Monty Young bringing his largest unit yet. The midway will be bigger than ever with new amateur bronco riders and ropers plus fast races and relay events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Soda Springs
Monty Young
Utah graduate awarded 600 cadetship in California agriculture
Paul Lambourn of Laketown Utah, a graduate of Utah State Agricultural College in Agriculture, won a $600 cadetship for ten months in vocational agriculture in California. He will study at California Polytechnic Institute San Luis Obispo and UC Davis, earning half a year credit toward a master's. The award makes him eligible for permanent service as a vocational agriculture teacher in California high schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Lambourn
Laketown
Utah State Agricultural College In Agriculture
California
L. R. Humpherys
USAC
Lambourn
California Polytechnic Institute At
San Luis Obispo
University of California School of Agriculture
Davis
Humpherys
Utah
Hemmert Reunion Set at Fish Haven Resort Dates
The Hemmert family reunion will be held at the Fish Haven Resort on August 9 and 10. All family members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemmert
Fish Haven Resort
Fish Haven
Large crowd attends Bear Lake Pioneer Home-Coming in Paris
Paris hosts the Bear Lake Pioneer Home-Coming with estimates from five to ten thousand attendees. 1604 cars passed through the gates for the rodeo and a major parade with many prize awards across floats and livestock events. The day featured a large patriotic meeting, entertainment including a dog act, boxing bouts, softball, and a grand fireworks finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Bear Lake
Fair Grounds
Second Ward
Y.s.m.la
Lst
Bloomington
Daughters of the Pioneers, Ltd
W. Smith Hoge
Shepherd Clothing Store
Childrens Oats
Stake
Paris First Ward
Tabernacle
Alfred &. Budge
Fairgrounds
Walter Buhler
Bern
Georgetown
Raymiond Peterson
Montpelier
Oral Petargon
Ovid
Ard
Joy Olson
Grant Irvin
James Olson
Buck Ackley
Keith Ashley
Russell Irwin
Harry Garret
Bob, Willey
Slim Perry
Dave Perkins
Oliver Wright
Alt Rogers
Dick Hogensen
Joe Olson
St. Charles
Cys Pearce
Batemans Host House Warming Party in Bountiful
Mr and Mrs Hurbert Bateman recently bought the Coen Williams home at 188 North First East Street Bountiful Utah. Friends attended a house warming last Thursday with a buffet supper. Attendees included the Coolbear Jay Edmunds Larson Linton Crosby Huskinson White Green and Sweeten plus Henry Maag of Provo and Bear Lake ties noted for Bateman a stock man and rancher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurbert Bateman
Coen Williams
North
First East Street
Bountiful
Utah
Messia
Mesdames
William Coolbear
CL. Jay
William Edmunds
Clinton Larson
James Linton
Eugene Crosby
A. Huskinson
James White
Harvey Crosby
Salt Lake City
Philip Green
Beth
Robert L. Sweeten
American “Fork
Henry Maag
Provo
Bateman
Mra
Coolbear
White
Jay
Joseph Forbes
Utth
Bloomington
Idaho
Herbert Bateman
Bear Lake Valley
Alice Beck
American Fork
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CANAL
Araly
Pike
Bishop
Eugene Shepherd
Lynn and
Lyilis
Nina Rich
Yellowstone National Park
Farm Security Council
New York
Muriel Bearer
Helen Mammes
Woadbrook
Schenley Post No
American Legion
Lake
Eamdersh
Pocketbook of Knowledge
tOkes
U.S
Train Company “By
RAN
Hurbert Batemans
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