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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1953
Page
1
Operation last Friday captured 301 trout in St Charles creek trap on April 1. About 5 percent were native trout, others rain. Four females yielded 21 000 eggs moved to Whiskey Creek near Grace for incubation before stocking the lake. State Fish and Game notes the operation covered expenses this year.
The Board of County Commissioners announced arrangements with the University Extension Service to place a Station Agent for Bear Lake. Shirley Tanner Myers will assume duties on June 29, with Duane Han serving as Extension Agent and the office to be maintained in Paris courthouse.
In June 15th Walter Cox of Laramie Wyoming and his wife became owners of the Soda Springs Sun. Mrs Wilcox has strong newspaper background and will guide Caribou county publication. Former publishers Mr and L Varner undecided on future plans.
CAL and Mrs Lee Bunderson and family of St. Charles were Sunday guests at the Peter Grandy home. Emma Sleight returns to visit her son Raymond Payette. Grandy of Cokeville dined with the Price family. Mrs Glen P Ward and Mrs John Fox travel in Oakley and Boise for visits. Mary Miles and daughter visited Columbus after staying with her parents Mia and the Valentine family of Idaho. A fifth year medical student from Stanford is noted. A baby boy was born to LaVan Nelson and his wife at LDS Hospital in Logan.
Georgetown residents Udy Hayes and Paulette Smith visited relatives in the area while others from Conda Logan and Moreland spent Sundays with families. Local families traveled to Salt Lake City and Soda Springs for gatherings and meals.
A Sunday open house celebrated Mrs. Eliza B. Cook at her Paris Idaho home with about 225 guests. Family present included Eldon W. Cook and Bryson Cook supported by daughters in law and granddaughters. Relatives and friends from Utah California Wyoming and Idaho attended, sharing lilac tulip and peony decorations and a roses and candles centerpiece.
4-H Club Camp at Alpine Bear Lake in Caribou county runs June 29 to July 1 with an 8 dollar charge covering transportation meals insurance and craft supplies. Swimming costs 25 cents per swim. Eligible are all 4-H members leaders and parents. Local families are hosting visiting children.
David Russell Passey 55 died in Gooding Idaho Tuesday morning June 16 He worked on the Wilson farm in Fairfield until illness Born November 20 1897 in Paris Idaho he lived there until adulthood He married Susie Wood of Liberty September 5 1923 She died July 18 1936 in Wendell Idaho Burial in Liberty Funeral services were held in Gooding June 20 under Bishop Vernon L Goodwin with graveside rites in Liberty Surviving are daughter Leta Pomp of Remiano Canada two sisters Mrs Adam Budge Paris and Mrs Ida P Ward Bloomington four brothers George Passey Thayne Harry Passey Los Angeles Passey Paris Ezra Passey Ogden and a grandson Raymond
A Bloomington wedding shower for Mr and Mrs Robert M Dunford was hosted at the Dunford home with musical selections readings and tributes. Attendees include out of town relatives from Utah Oregon and Idaho plus local family members and guests.
Mr and Mrs Jim Nye of Logan called at the Frank Nye home. Mr Russell of Montpelier spent Sunday with his daughter Mrs Angus Porter and family. Mr and Mrs Roy Findlay and son of Conda were Monday visitors.
Mrs Asa Athay came home Saturday from Bear Lake Hospital following a major surgical procedure.
Under the Stake Music Committee the Wada Choirs of Bear Lake Stake present a June 28 program at 8 pm in the tabernacle. Guest artist Wm M Foxley of Salt Lake City will perform organ solos and join choir selections. Public invited for an enjoyable evening.
Dr. D. N. Meek, president, announced the Rainbow Rod and Gun Club jamboree at the club cabin on Saturday June 27. Events include trap shooting at the Fair Grounds from 2 PM Archery demonstration at 6 PM followed by a chicken dinner 6:30 to 7:30 PM and a concluding meeting with pictures.
Twelve Fielding FFA boys and instructor Frank Hirschi joined Montpelier students for the Idaho State FFA Judging contests in Moscow June 18 20. The trip included camping in Yellowstone Park West Thumb Memorial Park Helena Montana and dormitory lodging in Moscow with late return via Boise Washington and Oregon. Ratings from state contests were not yet released.
Descendants gathered on Saturday June 20 at Lakota Resort for a Juchad family reunion. The event featured a program and business meeting followed by a luncheon and reports of an enjoyable time by attendees.
Hospital notices report numerous admissions at Bear Lake Memorial Hospital from June 17 to June 23 including major and minor surgeries and medical cases. Notable patients include George P. Stock Montpelier and Karen Beck Ovid with respective procedures, plus several births in Pegram Bloomington and Raymond areas.
The Paria Lions held a canyon party installing officers led by Morris Athay. Merlin Nelson became president with Amos Hulme and Howard Willoughby as vice presidents, Smith Gertsch secretary, Merk Pugmire tall twister, Dean Sanders lion tamer, and Ralph Roghaar and L. Wm Jensen as directors. Lloyd A. Drury joined as a club member.
Farmers with land that had no wheat seeded in past years may qualify for a 1954 wheat acreage allotment. Applications must be written to the county PMA committee by June 30 1953. Blank forms are available at the county PMA office for filing requests.
Mrs Oliver Wahlstrom hosts a post wedding tea for Ellen Earley as gifts arrive. Family visits and hospital surgeries for church leaders and relatives are noted with updates on recovery and travel. The piece also mentions a 92 year old undergoing minor surgery and a baby recovering from digestive issues.
The Bear Lake Garden Club will host its second annual flower show in the Seminary building at Montpelier on Saturday June 27. Entries will be accepted from 8 30 to 12 noon with the show opening at 2 pm and running to 8 30 pm. All Bear Lake county residents are invited to enter or simply visit during the afternoon or evening. Co chairs Mrs Delbert Jones and Mrs B H Jackson note the county is known for spring to fall blossoms and hope for broad community participation.
William John Hunter 86, longtime Bear Lake county rancher and official, died Saturday of a heart attack in a Pocatello hotel lobby. Born Oct 14, 1866 in Iowa, he moved to Idaho in 1888, worked for the Union Pacific until 1896, then settled in Montpelier. He served as Bear Lake County assessor from 1932 to 1985, was a county commissioner, and an active Mason. He leaves a daughter, two sisters, two granddaughters and four great grandchildren. Funeral in Montpelier Presbyterian Church with burial in Montpelier cemetery.
Mrs. Lloyd Hansen drove to Lava for Mr. Hansen who has been employed there. Dallas Athays welcomed guests at the Walter Bird home for dinner. LaDel Porter left for Logan to be employed over the summer. Russell Athays visited Salt Lake City. L. W. Clement and family from Tower Lake Calif stayed with John and Mrs. Fox. Sorenson of Nampa and Messerly of Montpelier visited Lena Caldwell. Barfuss family from Ogden spent the weekend with Andrew Barfuss. Wilcox family of Nampa Idaho were weekend visitors at HB Hymns. Ira Law and Ira Ellis families visited Charles Law home. New shipment from State Library arrived at city library. call on opening days Wed and Fri 1:30 to 4:30. Recent visitors to Ed Passey and Ada Budge included Lois Passey of California, Newell Budge and family of Roy Utah, and Ezra Passey of Ogden. E D Hymas returned from Salt Lake and Tooele with son James, who then went to San Diego Naval Base. Ed and Mrs Hymas hosted a dinner in James’s honor with guests including A L Adams family, Grant Caldwell and daughter, Rex Hymas, and others.
Ten classes listed for a Bear Lake Rangers horse show on Friday July 3 with purses totaling 115. Events include Kid's Pony, Pleasure Horse, Matched Pair, Novice Stock Horse, Half-breed American Soldiers, Open yearling on halter, Ladies Pleasure, Open Stallion, Stock Horse, and Two-year-olds on halter. Two daily races feature a 4 furlong and a mile straightaway.
Nephi Bunderson made a trip to Salt Lake for a medical. many local residents visited relatives or hosted guests from Ogden Logan Laketown Montpelier and New York City. Doyle Bunderson celebrated a birthday at Paris with family. multiple Pugmire and Rich family connections appear with visits and note of a wedding in Nampa Idaho.
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