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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1959
Page
1
Ezra J. Poulsen lauds the Post for a two column forty point editorial page and an editor who writes editorials. He envisions Southern Idaho becoming a skiing center near Paris and praises local newspaper support for the idea after years of anticipation.
A reader argues for preserving local junior colleges over building large city institutions. He urges a Paris and Rexburg plan, keeping Ricks College, expanding Idaho Falls facilities, and creating a local private college funded by a $1 million endowment.
Paris Idaho city officials convened at City Hall with Acting Mayor Cy ril S. Budge and eight councilmembers to review minutes, approve bills, and discuss library shelving, lighting, snow removal, and road maintenance. A nominating convention for mayor and four council seats was set for Feb 26 at Fielding High School Auditorium.
The Bear Lake County planning commission and allied committees urge enforcement of the Idaho Weed Law. They support the county commissioners as Bear Lake becomes a weed control district and call on all property owners, from farmers to railroads, to actively control noxious weeds including burs in sheep wool.
Dr. Alfred W. Bowers reports a beni minch Browns Beach discovery on the Idaho Nevada border near Twin Falls. More than 2,000 obsidian choppers eight inches long unearthed with fires and charcoal suggesting an 10,000 year old culture predating known finds in the Basin area.
A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Mecham on March 2. The newborn has three brothers waiting at home to meet her.
Two Mormon church leaders Elder Mark E Petersen and Elder Walter Dansie travel to Paris Idaho for the Bear Lake Stake conference with public sessions at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in the Stake Tabernacle. Welfare and leadership meetings follow with participation from stake and ward committees.
At a public Montpelier High School meeting seven firms bid to build an elementary and vocational building. The board awarded the base contract to Ernest Stettler and Lott Construction Co of Logan Utah for 410000, with funds expected to cover architecture fees furniture and equipment.
The First Ward Relief Society Party will be held Wednesday March 18 at the First Ward church house. The public is invited to the program and dance. Plans for the party will be posted in next week's tt.
National 4 H Club Week highlights Bear Lake County 4 H leaders council chaired by Glen Hymas of Raymond. Hymas who joined 4 H in 1928 led dairy and sheep projects, junior leader in 1986, and later earned awards including a University of Idaho scholarship and a Chicago 4 H Congress award. He directed livestock work, church and community service roles, and serves as ASC supervisor in Bear Lake county.
The Wilson P T A celebrated Founders Day and the PTA birthday on February 28 at 7:80 p.m. Dr Robert McCurdy of Utah State University spoke and led a panel on child responsibility with Alvin Wilkes Arlen Pugmire Carol Howell Doyle Mattson Wennonda Shirley and Bishop Lovell Booth. The evening featured a birthday cake door prizes and fruit cake and ice cream refreshments.
Funeral rites were held for Louisa N Grimmett at the Paris Second Ward on Thursday February 26 led by Bishop Clifford G Price. A home prayer, invocations, vocal solos and duets followed with remarks by Bishops Price Budge and Wallentine and remarks by Roy A Welker. Pallbearers included Glen Grimmett Earl Grimmett John Grimmett and others.
Fielding High School Spartans lose to the Aberdesh Tigers 41 to 42 at Grace in a disputed district tournament game. The protest over scoreboard versus official scorebook was denied.
D U P Camp Elizabeth Passey held a meeting at Mrs. Nina P Eborn home with Captain Thressa Rich presiding. Attendees included Catherine Innes who presented Journal of ar oan Weston Maughn and Carol Jean Smith who spoke on Story of Shadrack Roundy. The event featured an accordion solo by Greg Gallaher The Emerson Scaal and a special chorus directed by Rose Almond and Beth West. Refreshments were provided by Lucille L Rogers Irma Collings Lucille P Rogers Agnes Eborn and Nina P Eborn.
A schedule of events from March 4 to March 13 listing assemblies at Lyceum National School and high school, a National Math Test, Dramatica assembly, a district declamation, a stake conference, joint PTA activities, FFA contests and banquet, Paris Lions Club basketball tournament, and a Relief Society social across Montpelier, Fielding, and Paris facilities.
Effective 8:00 am March 4 1959 a section of state highway will be posted for legal loads and a truck and bus speed limit of 80 mph S R 34 Grace to Jct U S 30 Idaho Department of Highways G Bryce Bennett State Highway Engineer
Fielding High and Emerson Schools join for a March 9 PTA meeting at 8 00 am in Fielding High School auditorium. R W Roskelley Utah State University sociology professor discusses Iran government experiences and will show related films. Emerson band performs Mr Petergon plays two saxophone solos door prizes promised.
American Legion Post 84 will hold a meeting in the Hawks Building Monday March 9 at 8 00 p.m. Major Douglas from the State Civil Service will speak. Members are urged to attend. March 10-17 is American Legion Birthday Week marking 40 years of service.
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