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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1943
Page
1
County USDA War Board member Vance T. Smith outlines an eight point plan to curb the black market in farm products. He urges strict rationing rules, proper permit use, stamp destruction, and timely reporting to support national food distribution during wartime.
Idaho ranked sixth nationally for War Bond purchases from December 1942 to March 1943. The period’s combined quota was 8.4 million dollars, with 9.754 million raised for 116.1 percent. North Dakota led with 142.9 percent. Bear Lake county’s May quota was 17,500 dollars, and total sales reached 72,881.25 dollars. The June Bear Lake quota remains 17,500 dollars.
Cpl. Marvin E. Clark of Georgetown and Pvt. Dearen M. Stephens of Montpelier arrived at Ohio State University in Columbus for a short stay in the U S Army Specialized Training Assignment and Reclassification School. Some students remain only a few days while others stay two weeks longer for refresher studies.
Mrs. Keith Warner hosted a Thursday afternoon party on the lawn for her son Richard Mack's second birthday anniversary. Guests included Mrs. Alton Bunderson and son Joe Mrs. Ivan Beck and daughters Carol and Joyce Mrs. Palmer Tueller and daughter Carol Mrs. A P Eborn Miss Rosa Hann and Miss LeRae Patterson with ice cream and cake served.
The Literary club met Thursday evening with Mrs. Clarence Rich as hostess. Mrs. Elmont Crawford reviewed the book Marriage is a Private Affair by Judith Kelly. Delicious refreshments were served to a long list of members and out of club guests including Mrs Vernon Rich and Miss Jean Rich.
In 1941, farmers may not trade meat from slaughtered livestock without a permit. Deliveries of meat require a slaughter permit. Wholesale cuts needing identification include Beef and Veal Hindshank Round Rump Loin Rib Chuck Flank Plate Brisket Foreshank Lamb Mutton Leg Loin Ribs Chuck Breast Back fat Loin Belly Plate Butt Jowl Picnic Spare-ribs Pork Ham Back fat Loin Belly Plate Butt Jowl Picnic Spare-ribs.
Bernice Brown arrives in Seattle aboard the S S Princess Louise to spend a summer vacation with her parents Dr and Mrs W W Brown of Liberty. She taught at Ketchikan High School and served as associate editor of Service Reporter and USO hostess. She recalls blackouts air raids drills and an armed convoy at sea. Also returning is Maureen Brown a Brigham Young University sophomore and sociology major.
A Paris Lions club delegation attended the 39th District convention in Burley Idaho on Sunday and Monday. Governor Bottolfsen was a guest speaker and West Jenking of Grace was newly elected District Governor. Paris Lions and Lionesses listed include Mr and Mrs W S Hoge Mr and Mrs Max Haddock Mr and Mrs Roy Patterson and Mr and Mrs Keith Varner.
High school and college Victory Farm Volunteers can obtain personal accident coverage for medical expenses up to 250 dollars, plus 500 for death and up to 1,000 for loss of limbs or sight. The plan runs three months, costs four dollars, and renewals are available. Applications through County Extension Office or school adviser. premiums sent to chosen insurer.
Willard Stucks left Tuesday for Ogden where he will visit several days. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Booth were Salt Lake visitors Tuesday and Wednesday. Charles Innes returned Saturday after working a week at the J. R. Pugmire ranch. Jack Hayes of Ogden spent the weekend with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Scheldigger. Jean Thurkill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Thurkill of Eight Mile spent the past two weeks with Mrs. Morris Athay. Word was received by Mr. and Mrs. George Hoge of the safe arrival of a baby girl born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hoge at Poc atello. Mrs. Lynn Hayward and two children of Provo returned home after two weeks with Mrs. Eliza B. Cook. William Hoge journeyed from Salt Lake to Boise, spending Friday to Monday in Paris. His wife in Salt Lake is convalescing from a recent operation.
Sugar coupons 138 five pounds valid through August 15. Coupons 15 and 16 each five pounds for home canning. Blue coupons K L M valid through July 7. Coffee Stamp 24 one pound through June. Red coupons J K L M valid through June. Coupon N valid next Monday and through June. Shoe Stamp 18 valid for one pair from June 16. Gasoline A book coupons 6 four gallons valid through July 21. Renewal of basic ta books by mail late in June. War Book No 3 mailed to applicants before June 11, store safely and do not use until current books exhausted.
Lemoyne Matthews of Ovid Idaho earns petty officer rating in the WAVES and is promoted to yeoman third class after graduating from Naval Training School at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Rapids. She joins 335 other WAVES in the class and will be assigned to a shore station to relieve an enlisted man for sea duty. Matthews completed boot camp indoctrination and yeoman school learning naval correspondence preparation and filing.
Carl Lowe assists at Grace Drug Store this week. Montpelier brid ge club host Mrs. Smith Hoge on Thursday. Mrs. James Dunn visits the Rulon Dunn home in Preston from Thursday to Saturday. Katherine Romney heads to Logan for summer. Alton Bunderson's Sunday guests include Mrs. R. B. Lindsay and daughters Elaine and Marion from Montpelier. Lt. Darwin Hill departs for Camp Robinson after a furlough with family. Beulah Hess travels with Montpelier relatives to Salt Lake for the week. Mrs. Robert Hill and daughter Margo of Spokane visit Bear Lake county for a month. Ann Lau returns to Soda Springs after two weeks with grandparents. A. P. Eborn and daughter Helen Kae and Weldon Eborn of Lanark join Sunday dinner at H. P. Larson. Leslie Cox and son of Wendover Utah visit Paris. Mrs. Cox stays to handle business. O H Grimmett hosts Sunday dinner for son about to join the army. Grimmett family attends. Jennie Stone and Viola Stone of Franklin visit Wm. Lauritzen. Viola stays longer. S. H. Spencer hosts visitors from Filmore and Miss Clara Tingey of Salt Lake. Tingey is Spencer's cousin.
Funeral services for Mrs Rose Ellen Nellie Tremelling were held at the Garden City LDS church conducted by local church leaders. She was born in Laketown in 1877 and lived in Laketown, St Charles, Kemmerer, and Garden City with seven children two of whom predeceased her. Surviving relatives in California Utah and Idaho attended along with many neighbors.
Parents urged to enroll children in summer Primary programs to gain handwork skills. Angelo Patri advocates hands on sewing, woodworking, cooking and model work to boost intelligence and reduce anxieties during stressful times.
Mrs Carrie Passey visits St Charles while Mr and Mrs Palmer Tueller and children were Sunday guests in Fish Haven. Rollo Nye family and Rita Collings visited Logan. Dr D C Budge of Logan seen with sister Isabelle Davis. Leslie Shepherd Jesse P Rich of Logan spent Sunday in Paris. Ezra Stucki and daughter Lila Rexburg spent days here. George B Cox of Manti visited Lawrell Jensen's family Thursday to Sunday. Lyman Tueller Wm Tueller and Mack from Geneva were Tuesday guests at Christian Tueller home.
Maxine Ward daughter of Mrs. Ida M. Ward of Bloomington received a B S in Foods from the College of Applied Science at Brigham Young University during the 67th annual Commencement Exercises on June 9. She was president of the La Sorella Social Unit and previously attended Fielding High School in Paris.
The Office of War Information summarizes letters to soldiers sailors and marines based on servicemen surveys. It urges families to emphasize support updates family finances local news and reminiscences while avoiding complaints personal troubles or doleful forecasts.
Mrs. Jay Hann entertained the Friday Afternoon Bridge club last week. Mrs. Hoge received the Defense stamps. Guests included Mrs. Josephine Moore, Mrs. Inez Tunks, Mrs. Josephine Dougan, Mrs. Emma Shepherd, Mrs. Bertha Hoge, Mrs. Orlean Innes, Mis. Dorothy Tueller, and Mrs. Dorothy Varner.
Twenty five Bear Lake county young men depart June 2 for military induction. A farewell party is planned Friday June 18 at the Paris pavilion. Names listed include Roscoe Floyds, Charles Bowman, Bernard Reiber, and many others from Montpelier Paris and Liberty. Bear Lake county has been asked to provide 17 men for the July 20 call.
Word says Captain and Mrs. Donald Meek and family will visit Montpelier on Saturday. Captain Meek is on furlough from the Dental Corps of the U S Army.
Mr and Mrs Walter Poulsen hosted a family dinner Sunday honoring their son Steve of Portland Oregon who will soon join the armed forces. Guests included Mr and Mrs Clarence Lau Mr and Mrs Richard Lau of Soda Springs Mrs Walter Findlay and Merrill Transtrum of St Charles.
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