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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1952
Page
1
Bergreen 85 lifelong Bear Lake Valley resident died at the home of his son Cloyd Dayton in December 1966. The obituary notes his wife died in 1942 and lists two surviving children Mrs. On of Dingle and Loraine of Hillsboro Oregon, with three others predeceasing him. Funeral services were held today at 2 p.m. in the Dingle ward cemetery under arrangements.
The Hann family announces Jay B. Hann III will graduate from Stanford University with distinction. A large Frost Amphitheatre audience witnessed the ceremony as Stanford Medical School students celebrated. Jay Hann II was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, with recognition highlighted by J. Thomas Barclay.
Ann Nelson of Montpelier named a Spurs national service organization officer and official USAC delegate for the 1951 convention in Albuquerque New Mexico. She will join Lois Hansen of North Ogden on the trip with plans to visit scenic spots in southern Utah New Mexico and Colorado.
Vernon G Robinson and family visit Salt Lake for Garretts graduation from East High School. Marjorie Robinson graduates at University of Utah School of Elementary Education with her parents present. Local church events include Bear Lake Stake Missionaries Sacrament meeting and MIA gathering with speakers and solo numbers.
The Emerson PTA provided a meal to the Forest Service Fire School group in Paris on June 2. Paris parents supplied food and money while other districts funded meat costs. funds will buy a joint gift for the school.
Bruce Stucki of Paris receives a BS in Agriculture at the University of Idaho commencement in Moscow. He lived at the LDS House, held multiple offices, sang with the Vandaleers, acted in plays, and joined several honor societies. He was notified May 20 of acceptance into Washington State College Veterinary Medicine freshman class for 1952.
Rex Haddock accompanied the Jos Booth family of Dragerton Utah on an extensive trip to New York and New Jersey. On their return they will spend a brief visit at the Haddock home here before going to Logan where Mr Booth will teach at the USAC.
Top ranking student cadet Nelson E. Wren received the outstanding second year basic student in ROTC award at the University of Wyoming for 1952. Edward Wren was a member of the rifle team that placed fourth nationally.
Final sessions of Red Cross swimming classes were held at Bear Lake Hot Springs with 137 youngsters participating in the 10 day session. Instruction led by Cenneth Arnell with Norma Arnell and Mrs Anna Stucki assisting focused on skill and practice rather than certificates. Certificates were issued to several students including Ann Haddock Patricia Patterson Katherine Wren Maryis Athay Marlene Nye Paris Beth Gertsch Paris Joe Dunford Bloomington Rosa Hann Mary Jane Rich Paris and Junior Life Saving awards to Dunford Rich and Rich.
Fire destroyed two small frame buildings at the Keith Warner home on Tuesday afternoon about 4 o clock. The buildings held little of value while a nearby large frame barn was saved by a west wind and a working fire hose. Children playing with matches is believed to have started the blaze. Insurance covered the buildings.
Local social items record Glen Ward and Fenton Allred visiting Salt Lake City. Names include G A Hansen, Rollo Nye, Thelma Browning, Gene, Ogden, Clarence Rich, Mirando Rich, Archie Shepherd, Lawrence Roberts, Darwin Haddock, Paris Park picnic, Otto Bucher home, 4-H Club Montpelier canyon, Spencer H Rich vacation west coast, Olver Munk family mission, Howell Utah testimonial, and relatives from Salt Lake and Clearfield.
More than 100 people attended the 4 H Club picnic in Montpelier on Saturday June 7 with games skits and music. Lunch served by each club followed by free ice cream sandwiches. Plans for a 4 H Club camp at Alpine July 10 11 12 are under way to boost friendly feeling and understanding among parents members and leaders.
The Bear Lake Soil Conservation District with local dealers and the County Agent will hold a range improvement demonstration on June 23 at 1 30 p m on the Martin Kunz property along Highway 30 four miles south of Montpelier. Extension Service and Soil Conservation Service specialists will show sagebrush clearing seedling grasses grazing practices and equipment including beaters and ground and air spraying.
Mr and Mrs Owen Rich of Provo and family spent a week at his parents home. Mirando Rich Owen recently returned from a trip to Cleveland Ohio where he pursued BYU radio and television interests.
The Daughters of Utah Pioneers Camp Elizabeth Passey gathered at Lucille Rogers home on June sixth. Amy Athay read life of William George Smith while Juanita Smart sang two solos with Ruth Ann Hymas at piano. Della Scheidegger gave the lesson Pioneer Humor. Refreshments were served by Lucille Rogers Amy Athay and Erma Collings.
The Gwan Arnell family reunion will be held in the St Charles ward hall on Saturday June 14. Members meet at 1 pm then dine at 3 followed by a business meeting A ball game ends the afternoon entertainment In the evening dancing welcomes all married ward members.
Local residents and visitors, including Mr and Mrs Earl Mapes and Mr and Mrs Gordon Wilkes of Pocatello, spent Sunday in Bloomington. Attendees at a Stake Board meeting and a party for retiring MIA board members are listed, with names of many local residents and their hosts.
Former St Charles resident Mr Stevens was killed when a panel delivery truck driven by his 15 year old son overturned on a sharp turn near Lava Hot Springs and plunged into the Portneuf river. The son escaped. funeral held in Salt Lake City.
The Innes family hosted an 80th birthday party for Mrs Kate Innes on June 6 at the home of Mr and Mrs A W Shepherd. A turkey dinner and a large birthday cake were centerpiece items with many relatives and friends in attendance from Paris Los Angeles Provo Montgomery City Logan and other areas.
Mr and Mrs Russell Athay were business visitors in Ogden Tuesday. Lena Caldwell is in Salt Lake due to the serious illness of her brother. Mrs Lee Alleman and daughter Janice spent Wednesday visiting with Mrs Ivan Beck. Mrs Clarence Rich spent Monday with Mrs Doyle Anthony in Montpelier. Mre Evelyn Thirkill of Soda spent Tuesday visiting her sister Mrs Mabel Athay. Mrs Ben Kelsey and family spent Sunday at Soda Springs visiting Mr and Mrs Darwin Caldwell. Mr and Mrs Wm Stell and son left Tuesday for Pittsburgh to visit his parents. Mrs Grant Rich and daughter are spending a week at Bountiful with her brother. Amos Hulme left Wednesday for Boise to attend the State Educational Leadership Conference June 12 and 13. Mr and Mrs Archie Shepherd left Monday for Salt Lake where Archie will enter the Veterans Hospital for surgery. Mr and Mrs Otto Bucher spent several days the latter part of last week in Lava with Mr and Mrs Cliff Pearce. Mr and Mrs Andrew Barfuss spent Wednesday last week at Strevel with Mr and Mrs Victor Barfuss and family. Mr and Mrs Herman Rohner and family of Salt Lake and Mr and Mrs Darrel Hughes and son of Tre monton were callers at the Rollo Nye home Memorial day. Mr and Mrs Floyd Campbell and daughter Carol of Maryville spent ten days with Mr and Mrs Charles Crawford. Mrs Campbell and Mrs Crawford are sisters. Sunday guests at the O H Grim mett home were Mr and Mrs James Whinham and baby son of Ogden Mr and Mrs Earl Bonham of Boise and Mr and Mrs Bob Henderson of Arimo. The baby boy arrived at the James Whinham home May 21. Mrs Whinham is the former Marilyn Grimmett.
Emerson PTA executives selected chairmen to lead departments after the May 7 Pocatello meeting. Officers include President Mrs. Morris B Athay and 1st Vice President Mrs. Glen Grimmett with numerous coordinators such as Publicity Mrs. Keith Warner and Programs Mrs. Ralph Roghaar.
Miss Dora May Hemmert daughter of Mr and Mrs Lorenzo Hemmert of St Charles married Doyle W Lowry in the Salt Lake Temple on June 2 Pres Young officiated A breakfast followed at the Doll House Utah The newlyweds plan to honeymoon on the west coast before settling in Arimo Idaho The bride wore a white clipper satin gown with a sweetheart neckline and matching crown veil They attended USAC and BYU with ties to Home Economics Chi and Omega of Lambda Delta Sigma
A party in the chapel honored the retiring 1st Ward Relief Society Presidency led by President Sybil Allred with a program of piano selections, readings, vocal duets, a musical reading, and a tribute. Thirty seven ladies attended a pot luck lunch.
Miss Jean Stock of Logan Haven wed Spencer Bloomington Hawkins in the Logan Temple on June 8. The ceremony honored by parents and relatives from Fish Haven Laketown and Idaho Falls with a reception at Fish Haven recreation hall. After a two month reserve, Spencer will join the Signal Corps at Huntsville Alabama while Jean recently earned her degree from Brigham Young University.
Weekly visit highlights and family travels across Logan Ogden Pinecrest and Garden City involve the Cheneys Bundersons Linfords Pugmires and Wilkes with graduations weddings and a new grandchild. Commissions awarded to USAC graduates note Army service to begin this summer.
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