County Superintendent Backs New School Plan in Referendum
The Bear Lake County School Reorganization Plan faces voters Saturday with polls 8 am to 7 pm in Paris Courthouse. The county superintendent advocates one administrative unit, outlines tax equalization goals, decentralization, and possible impacts on Montpelier and Fielding High School, plus funding and district levy details.
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Bear Lake County
Paris
Montpelier
Fielding High School
Georgetown
Noonan
Dingle
Bern-Bennington
Nounan-Georgetown
Nounan
U P Agriculture Car at Montpelier March 6
Duane Hansen reports the Union Pacific special agricultural car will visit Montpelier on Saturday March 6 with programs for Vocational Agricultural Students Veterans Vocational classes and the general public. Films and discussions will run from 9:00 to 4:00 with free admission and notable titles Death to Weeds and Report.
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Duane Hansen
Bear Lake County
Union Pacfic
Montpelier
Boyd Baxter
U P
Mormon Trail Pictures to Be Shown March 7
Lyman H Rich of Logan will present colored slide pictures of the re traced Mormon Trail trip from Navajo Illinois to Salt Lake City last summer. The Bear Lake Stake will sponsor the program as part of the Sunday evening schedule March 7 at 8 in the tabernacle with music. Mr and Mrs E B Ross and family visited relatives in Burley on Sunday returning home by noon.
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Lyman H Rich
Logan
Navajo
Illinois
Salt Lake City
Bear~Lake Stake Sia
Tabernacle
World Champion Butterfat Producer from Ferndale
Silken Lady's Ruby of F. a registered Jersey cow owned by J. W. Coppini estate in Ferndale has been named World Champion Lifetime Butterfat Producer. She produced 166 020 lbs milk and 9 165 lbs butterfat under UC supervision and AJCC verification, surpassing rivals by 108 lbs.
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Ferndale
California
J. W. Coppini
University of California
American Jersey Cattle Club
Ruby
United States
Empire State Building
Sixes
Oregon
Tristram Basil Cleo
Norman Nash
W. Sweet
Little Cleo
Columbus
Oho
Cleo
Funeral Services Held Thursday at St. Charles For Mr E C Keetch
A large service for Bishop E C Keetch was held February 26 at the St. Charles ward chapel conducted by Bishop Arlin R Pugmire. The program featured life sketch, choir numbers, solos, duets and tributes from family and church leaders. Active pallbearers included Alfred Keetch, Charles Keetch, R K Nelson, Oscar Arnell, Leland Pugmire, Louis Pugmire. Honorary pallbearers were B Ernest Allred, Edmund Monson, John T Barker, Leon Swensen, Nephi Michaelson, James Bunderson. The family extends thanks for support and floral offerings.
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HE. C. Keetch
St. Charles Ward
Arlin R. Pugmire
My Father
Leon Swensen
Emery Welling
Chauncey Wilks
Alfred A. Hart
God
Michaelson Brothers
James Olsen
Burdette Pugmire
the Link Divine
Mrs. Whitney Transtrum
Morria D. Low
Come Unto
Vina Weaver
Lenora Wright
S.C Hall
Nile Matthews
Frank Findlay
Alfred Keetch
Charles Keetch
R. K. Nelson
Oscar Arnell
Leland Pugmire
Louis Pugmire
B. Ernest Allred
Edmund Monson
John T Barker
Nephi Michaelson
James Bunders
Veterans to receive subsistence increase under GI Bill on May 1
The Veterans Administration will raise monthly subsistence for single veterans from 65 to 75 dollars and for one dependent from 90 to 105 dollars, with two or more dependents at 120 dollars. Automatic payments apply to most. those with two or more dependents must prove dependency.
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Congress
Veterans Administration
Atua
County Agent Urges Farmers to Order University Trees
County Agent Duane Hansen asks Bear Lake county farmers to visit his office during the week for help ordering University of Idaho trees for spring plantings. He will assist in selecting varieties for windbreaks woodlots or erosion control as early orders improve the chance of receiving preferred varieties. The university offers more than 295000 trees for Idaho farms.
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Duane Hansen
Bear Lake County
University of Idaho
Hansen
University
Idaho
Red Cross Annual Fund Campaign Month Proclaimed
Governor proclaims March as Red Cross Annual Fund Campaign Month to urge public support for the organization and its service to stricken individuals and armed forces. The proclamation highlights a long record of voluntary giving from all walks of life and calls for national generosity.
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American Red Cross
Robins
RED Cross
Funeral Services Held for John H. Bird in Paris Ward
Funeral services were held in Paris Second ward chapel for John H. Bird age 77 who died Wednesday evening February 45 after three years of heart trouble. Survived by wife Ettie W Rebecca Nate Bird, three sons, three daughters, twelve grandchildren, and several siblings. service featured mixed quartets and prayers with interment at city cemetery.
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Paris Second Ward
John H. Bird
Mr Bird
Paria
Idaho
John Bird
Bear Lake County
Mary Jane Whitehead Bird
Ettie W Rebecca Nate Bird
Clifford Jewell
Alfred Orr
Floyd Bird
Montpelier
Weyn Bird
Weldon Grandy
Thamel Bird
Paris
Emma Orchard
Tooele
Utah
Minnie Kelbaugh
Salt Lake City
George
Walter Bird
Edith Nowland
Dingle
Mona Hillis
Ely
Nevada
Melinda Wyler
Hattie Vallentine
Hugh Shepherd
Glen Grimmett
W. Smith Hoge
Amos B. Hulme
Whitney Transtrum
God
Elmont Crawford
James Osen
Beautiful Land
J. Burdette Pugmire
Taft Budge
Archie Wallentine
van Ness Wallentine
Public meeting outlines school reorganization plan
City Council announces a public meeting in Fielding High School on Thursday March 4 at 8 p m to explain the proposed school reorganization and discuss possibilities for the coming school election on Saturday March 6.
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Fielding High School
City Council
Mineral Springs Near Twin Falls Attract Indians
Magic Hot Springs in Idaho near Twin Falls are charged with radium and other minerals and were a favorite with Indians for their curative power.
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Twin Falls
Idaho
Rainbow Rod & Gun Club holds monthly meeting March 8
The Rainbow Rod & Gun Club will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday evening March 8 at 8:00. Cards will not be sent out to members for this meeting.
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Rainbow Rod & Gun Club
Mark Madsen Elected Club Officer at Ricks
Mark Madsen son of Asa and Mrs Madsen Bloomington was elected vice president of the Norseman Saints at Ricks College Rexburg Idaho He helped organize the new service club and is a Fielding High School Paris graduate of 1946 now a sophomore at Ricks Membership is based on scholastic achievement in academics and extracurriculars.
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Rexburg
Idaho
Mark Madsen
Asa Madsen
Bloomington
Norseman Saints
Ricks College
Madsen
Fielding High School
Paris
Ricks
Impressive Memorial Services Held For Cecil Shirley Saturday
Impressive funeral services for Cecil Shirley who died in a 1942 truck wreck in Australia were held Saturday February 28 in the Fish Haven ward chapel. Bishop Owen Stock conducted with several speakers and musical selections. Graveside rites were conducted by the American Legion Post with grave dedication by Glen Stock. Matthews Mortuary handled arrangements.
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Cecil Shirley
Australia
Fish Haven Ward
Owen Stock
Milford Loveland
Frank Findlay
Royal Pope
Whitney Transtrum
Alten Kearl
Emery Welling
Burdette Pugmire
Benediction
Joel Loveland
Pocatello
American Legion Post
Glen Stock
Grave Matthews
Farm Institute Held March 10 in Montpelier
The Bear Lake County Farm Institute takes place Wednesday March 10 at the Montpelier city building. Principal speaker Wayne Smith University of Idaho will discuss The Challenge of Our Age. Men gather for Weeds and Weed Control and Dairy Problems with Eugene Whitman and G C Anderson. Women meet at the First Ward chapel for Wise Handling of the Food Dollar and Clothing with Mildred Haberly and Leatha Christensen. Home Beautification discussed in the 1st Ward chapel by Anton S Horn. Duane Hansen and T J Chester organize with local specialists.
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Bear Lake County Farm Institute
Montpelier
Wayne Smith
University of Idaho
Eugene Whitman
Extension Agronomist
G. C. Anderson
Extension Dairyman
Pocatello
Boy Scout Training School Very Successful
After four sessions lasting two and a half hours each the training course concluded with high praise from attendees. The program blended instruction demonstrations songs and games with input from Ralph Roghaar Jerry Burnham Ray Balmforth and guest Lou Roberts. Certificates were awarded by President Hunzeker to numerous Senior Leaders Basic and Scoutmasters Basic trainees.
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Ralph Roghaar
Jerry Burnham
Ray Balmforth
Lou Roberts
Ogden Council
Wayne Slaughter
Tenday Council
Hunzeker
Albert Spencer
Albert Miller
Edwin H Shepherd
Evan Kunz
Emil Glouser
Duans A. Hansen
Elza Poulsen
Ray Hymas
Reed Hymas
Floyd Lewis
Morris Athay
Rulon Wyler
William Tueller
W. W. Bartachi
Wyler Barteachi
Calvin Hymas
C .N. Carlsen
Leslie Bolton
Virgil Winterbottom
Blake Aland
Walter Buhler
Wallace Stucki
G. B. Crawford
Dean Smith
Higin Bridges
Mahlon Beyeler
Saturday Luncheon Guests at Hoge Home
Saturday luncheon guests at the home of Mr and Mrs W Smith Hoge included Mr and Mrs Orson Bennion of Cokeville. Mrs Bennion is a cousin of Mrs Hoge.
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W Smith Hoge
Orson Bennion
Cokeville
Bennion
Hoge
Justice Alfred Budge to retire from Idaho Supreme Court
Justice Alfred Budge, 80, will retire from the Idaho Supreme Court at year end after nearly 33 years on the bench. Born February 24, 1886, in Providence Utah, he was appointed to the court in 1914 and has served as chief justice several times.
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Alfred Budge
Supreme Court of Idaho
Justice Budge
Budge
Providence
Utah
Provo
Logan
University of Michigan
Mia Hoge
Parla
Bear Lake County
Idaho
Pocatello
Supreme Court
John Hanes
St Charles Woman Celebrates Leap Year Birthday
Nina Michaelson hosts a Feb 28 gathering honoring Esther Linford on her 80th birthday. Linford, longtime Bear Lake Primary president, was feted with a wool sweater as friends shared reminiscences and refreshments. Attendees include Linford, Michaelson, Rich, Pugmire, Linford, Roberts, Cleveland, Keetch, Wilhelmsen, Ward, Findlay, Dunford, Madsen, Innes, Emma Rich, Hila Parker, and Spiers.
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Nina Michaelson
Hsther
Ether Linford
Hortense Rich
Opal Pugmire
Lovisia Linford
Olive Roberts
Nora Cleveland
Lizzie Keetch
Cora Wilhelmsen
St. Charles
Clarissa Ward
Inez Findlay
Ruth Dunford
Letha Madsen
Bloomington
Cassie Innes
Emma Rich
Mryde Richards
Moselle Budge
Lena Fox
Paris
Anina Rich
Hila Parker
Mae Spiers
Montpelier
Porters Visit Geneva Family Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Angus Porter spent Sunday with their son Russell Porter and family in Geneva.
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Mrr
Angus Porter
Russell Porter
Geneva
Paris Lions Club Cage Tourney Set With 16 Teams
Paris Lions Club announces a four day cage tournament next week with 16 teams including Rich Motor Company Georgetown Bear Lake Aggies Laketown and Paris Town Garden City and Montpelier. Games run March 10 to 13 with 26 matchups plus season tickets at $2 adults $1 students.
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Bear Lake
Paris Lions Club
Rich Motor Company
Georgetown Bear Lake Aggies
Laketown
Utah
Montpellier Lions
Paris Town
Garden City
St. Charles Brooklawn
Ovid
J. Charles Brooklawn
Ovid Va
Bloomington
Montpelier Legion
Bt. Charles Cafe
West Side Stags
Paris Lions
Nouan Va
Dingle
We Beg Your Forgiveness From The Post
Editor explains delays due to an infected ear and a rough week. Much news was left out because of illness. Readers are asked to overlook the shortcomings this week.
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U.P. Agriculture
E. C. Keetch
Boy Scout
Bloomington Montpelier Legion St. Charles Cafa
Pacific Jersey
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