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Paris Post

Location

Paris, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1953

Page

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Lions Club Basket Tournament Opens In Randolph Utah

The Lions Club basketball event features four Randolph teams in a single elimination bracket with consolation rounds. First round games Thursday and Friday lead into weekend play as teams like Georgetown and the 4th Ward compete in the annual event.

Petr Paris “Eions Club Basket Randolph Utah Sigt Randolph Townaketown V8 Lions FHS Andolph Randolph H Aft Foods Georgetown

Aberdeen Wins Fifth District Netball Championship

In the Fifth District Class B tournament the Aberdeen team defeated Bancroft Bulls to claim the district crown. Bancroft beat race Red Devils 60 43. Aberdeen Bancroft and Grace advance to a regional playoff at Idaho Falls this weekend with the state tournament set for Lewiston at the end of March.

Aberdeen Wers Bancroft Bullogs Aberdeen Bant American Falls A Springs Bancroft Red Devils Grace Idaho Falls Lewiston

Local GIs and Families Highlighted In Camp News

Pfc. Ezra Budge of Paris Idaho has joined the rank of Assistant Battalion Photographer while serving as radar repairman with the 56th Signal Repair Company at Camp San Luis Obispo. Also aboard the USS LST 822 after nine months Far East duty is Fireman L. Dee Baker of Paris Idaho.

Con Luis Obispo Calif Ezra Budge Paris Idaho 56Th Signal Repair Company 16Th Signal Battalion Corps Camp San Luis Obispo Budge Camp Gordon Georgia Fort Monmouth New Jersey Kifer 6Th Army Area Cyril 8. Budge LDS Church Ege Cbanith Ap Moore Eater San Diego L. Dee Baker USN Thomas L. Baker Paria Korea Oriental Pearl Harbor Hawaii Far East Car Mer Air Grooup Philippine Sea Navy Cdr Samuel B. Berey J. A. Berrey Montpelier J. 0. Berrey Mountain View Corsair North Korea

Letter of Appreciation to Battalion Basketball Player

Commanding Officer Lt Col Swanson at Fort Riley Kansas extends congratulations to Cpt Kay Arnell for a successful basketball season with the Battalion team. The letter credits Arnell with practice hours cooperation spirit and sportsmanship reflecting credit on the service. The note notes Arnell is son of Mr and Mrs Arnell of St Charles and that he returned from Korea last June and is now stationed at Fort Riley.

Kay Arnell John W. Swanson Fort Riley Kansas Hd Arnell St. Charles Korea

Red Cross First Aid Refresher Offered This Week

Lester K R Roberts from Red Cross will conduct a nine hour refresher for instructors whose certificates expired within the past three years. Thirteen eligible, expected ten to complete. Topics include new artificial respiration methods and first aid for atomic bomb victims. Classes at St Charles school house Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday.

Lester KR. Roberts Red Cross St. Charles School

Death of Hannah Hitt in California Native of Sweden Remembered

Former St. Charles resident Hannah Hitt died at her Canage California home on February 17. She and her family lived here for many years, emigrants from Sweden. Her husband Hannah and son Ian Hill preceded her. surviving son John Hill Jr. resides with the family in California.

St. Charles

Local Utah Visit Highlights Village Social Roundup

Bloominton residents host and visit relatives across Utah including Salt Lake Ogden Logan Tremonton and Laketown with numerous family gatherings temple excursions scout events and weekend guest names such as Floyd Krogue Piggott Hart Ward Reese Munford Peterson Jacobson Patterson and Supon noted among community ties and travel activity.

Henry Floyd Salt Lake Victor Reese Nolan Krogue Ogden Ivy Krogue George Piggott Geo. Painter Alfred A. Hart George Ward Dean Ward Temple Logan Thuraay Ivan—Reese Dixie Springville Utah Carol Peterson Tremonton Reed Haddock Misa Carol Clark Jefferson Munford Lewis Christensen Wekend A. O. Christensen Asa Madsen Hulme Dunford Thomas Painter Logan Temple Clifford Ross Payne Larry Piggott Gary Payne Dean Patterson Lloyd Painter Max Jacobson Kathleen Hart Margene Nelson Sandra Payne Joyce Piggot Linda Joan Hart J. W. Patterson Eugene Hart John Findlay Gary Findlay Fielding High School Economic Girls LaVon Sprouse Garden City Lester Skinner Davis Vallentine Noonan George—Hulme Paria J. P. Patterson Cyril Jacobson Mutual Laketown Victor, Reews Montpelier Joe Herrera Janice Supon Ray Batemans

Red Cross Seeks 120 Pints Blood Before March 14 Drive

The Paris Chapter of the American Red Cross asks 30 Montpelier donors for the Blood For Freedom Car drive, only 10 signed up. Call 3011 or 3161 for appointments. Blood will aid servicemen in Korea and may be used as plasma or Gamma Globulin. Eligibility includes 18 to 59, 110 pounds minimum, no donation in last 3 months, and medical screening.

Freedom Montpelier Paris American Red Cross D. A. Hansen NEI Korea

Grass and Legume Mixtures For Forage Production Profitable

J G Kennard of the Soil Conservation Service notes alfalfa grass and clover mixtures as a profitable modern farming development. Trials with University of Idaho Extension Service show erosion protection and stable organic matter with mixed stands, plus flexible use for hay pasture or silage.

J G. Kennard Soil Conservation Service Soil Conservation Service Nursery Division University of Idaho Extension Service University of Idaho Soil Conservation

Former Paris Lady Dies at Roosevelt A

Sarah D Rich-Young 81 died last Thursday at her daughter’s home in Roosevelt Utah. Born January 24 1872 in Paris Idaho she moved to Utah at age 12. She married George E Young February 1 1888 later in Logan Temple. Survived by nine children in Utah Oregon and California. Funeral held Sunday in Vernal Utah.

Sarah D. Rich-Young Eugene Harmston Rosevelt Utah Paris Idaho Charles C Jane Susannah Stock Rich George E. Young Logan Temple Young Leo D. Young Oakland L._ Cook Vernal Jack McLea Roosevelt Joseph W. Young Irvin R. Young Salem Ore Harden B. Young Coeur d'Alene F. Marcel Young Lawrence H. Young Orem Vernal 3Rd Ward Chrapet

Two Men Enter Army Induction Process in Boise

On March 4 Curtis M. Austin of Liberty and Junior Wade Smith of Georgetown reported to Local Board No. 4 for induction at the Boise station. They were inducted into the Army on March 5. On March 10 Alvin Curlesa Paris Roy A. Nie Paris LeRoy H. Ward Bloomington Merrill I. Widmer Geneva reported for physicals at Boise. Larry R. Robison Georgetown asked transfer to receive a new Armed Forces Physical Examination, which was approved.

Curtis M. Austin Liberty Wade Smith Georgetown Boise Army of the United States Alvin Curlesa Paris Roy A. Nie LeRoy H. Ward Bloomington Merrill I. Widmer Geneva Larry R. Robison BYU Provo Armed Forces

Engagement of Lorene Wyl er to LaMar Roberts

Mr and Mrs Lowell Gibbons of Garden City announce the engagement of their daughter Lorene Wyler to LaMar Roberts son of Mr and Mrs David Roberts of Liberty. No definite wedding date has been set.

Lowell Gibbons Garden City Lorene Wyler LaMar Roberts David Roberts Liberty Han

Grimmetts Attend Lumbermens Convention in Salt Lake City

Mr and Mrs Glen Grimmett spent Thursday through Sunday in Salt Lake City attending a lumber mens convention with a focus on industry issues and networking.

Glen Grimmett Salt Lake City

Paria Ward Primary Holds Preparation Meeting

The Paria 2nd Ward held a Preparation meeting on Wednesday at Verona Stevens home with fourteen members present. Opal Shepherd led the lesson and Ozella Beck reviewed the scripture reading followed by refreshments prepared by Verona Stevens Oletha Ward and Ewila Kaulioke.

Paria 2Nd Ward Verona Stevens Opal Shepherd Ozella Beck Oletha Wardend Ewila Kaulioke

Laketown Social Notes From a Busy Week

Mr and Mrs Darrell Hawkins spent part of the week here while Darrell hauled milk. Leland Wood of Evanston Wyo visited town last Saturday. Mr and Mrs Gordon Rees and children of Brigham City called Saturday night. Mr and Mrs M W Coombs of Logan visited Vernetta and the new baby girl at the Weston home. Mr and Mrs Louis Reed and children and Amy Reed of Ogden were Sunday visitors. Mr and Mrs Joseph Earley and daughter drove to Logan Saturday. Ralph Nebeker and children of Cokeville visited Saturday evening.

Darrell Hawkins Darrell Leland Wood Evanston Wyo Gordon Rees Dugan Brigham City M. W. Coombs Logan Arlo B. Weston Vernetta Louis Reed Amy Reed Ogden Reed Place

Activity Calendar for March to May at FHS

March 6 Stake Gold and Green event March 13 Parla Old Folks Party Aiealaa Sharon R 8 March 20 Fielding Pep Club March 27 Chasity Meeting April 10 Fielding Junior Prom April 16 Father and Son Banquet April 17 MIA Chastity Meeting April 18 Ambassadors of Song April 23 24 FHS Play May 5 MIA Music and Dance Festival May 17 Seminary Commencement May 22 FHS Commencement

Stake Gold & Green Parla Old Folks Aiealaa Sharon R

Bear Lake Rangers elect officers and committee heads

Walter Ward was named president of the Bear Lake Rangers for the coming year with Charles Hulme as vice president and Clifford Minson as captain. Other officers include Bill Pugmire as lieutenant and Elzo Bunderson as secretary. numerous committee chairs and members were appointed across Dance, Horse Show, Rodeo, Grounds, Races, Finance, Queens, and Advertising.

Bear Lake Rangers Board of Walter Ward Charles Hulme Clifford Minson Bill Pugmire Elzo Bunderson D’orr Bunderson Willard Stucki Cleneth Arnell E. W. Lewis Junior Beck Junior Pugmire Bernell Whittington Whitney Transtrum Hulme Dunford Bernard Wilks Clarence Rich George Hulme van Nelson George Palmer Oren Peterson Dean Nelson Verdon Thornock Curtiss Pugmire Don Stucki Lew Pugmire Weldon Peterson Gilbert Arnell Wilford Lewis Lester Allred Rich Allred Queens Harold Reese Gail Siddeway

Films at Paris Farm Bureau Meeting Showcased

Two films Cattle Country and Thirsty Acres will be shown at the Paris Local Bear Lake County Farm Bureau meeting on Monday March 16 at 8 p.m. in Emerson School gym. Films supplied by the Agricultural Agent of the Union Pacific Railroad Company. Public invited.

Union Pacific Railroad Company Paris Bear Lake ‘County

Navy WAVES recruitment in Paris offers communications work

Wilson R. Austin ENI Navy recruiter announced in Paris that WAVES enlistments open in radio telegraph aviation communications with on the job training and full pay. Detailed info available at the U S Navy Recruiting Sub-station in Pocatello or Burgoyne Hotel Montpelier Fridays 9 to 12 noon. Doctrine and Covenants Study Group met Sunday at Bishop Olson home in Ovid.

Wilson R. Austin ENI Paris U. S. Navy Navy U .S. Navy Postoffice Pocatello Burgoyne Hotel Montpelier James Olsen Ovid

Sewing Club Meeting At Mrs Ringels Home

The Sewing Club met Wednesday evening at Mrs Ida Ringels home with Verona Stevens Grace Smedley Edna Bolton and Alvina Shepherd present. The High Priests of the Bear Lake Stake hosted a party Monday evening at the Paris 1st ward chapel with supper for about 225 followed by Life of Christ pictures.

Ida Ringel Verona Stevens Grace Smedley Edna Bolton Alvina Shepherd Bear Lake Paris 1St Ward Christ

Orson Grimmetts Enjoy Vacation in Mesa Arizona

The Orson Grimmetts report a relaxing vacation in Mesa Arizona. O H plans to visit Phoenix Monday to see the Giants and Cubs play baseball and hopes to return by April 1. Mrs Arch Shepherd hosted her bridge club Friday with Dorothy Varner winning high score.

Orson Grimmetts Mesa Arizona O. H Phoenix Giants Cubs Arch Shepherd Bridge Club Dorothy Varner Mesdames Ethel Jensen Dorothy Watterson Fern Beck Inez Tunks Orlean Innes

Mild Bear Lake Winter Marked By Unusually Little Snow

A year ago Bear Lake saw 40 inches of snow while this year shows none. Daily temperatures have risen, spring like weather prevails, and early flowers hint at upcoming farm work. Old timers call it the mildest winter ever experienced in the area.

Bear Lake

Social Security Official to Visit Montpelier March 17

C Ben Reavis manager of the Pocatello Social Security office will be in Montpelier City Hall on Tuesday March 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. He will assist residents with statements of wages credited to their accounts and other issues related to Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance.

Social Security Administration C. Ben Reavis Pocatello Social Security Office

St Charles Relief Society Party Set for March 17

The St Charles Relief Society annual party will be at the recreation hall on March 17. Former ward residents are invited and the program begins at 8 p.m with dancing to follow.

St. Charles St. Charles Relief Society

Water Content 10 Percent Below Average on Mt Logan Snow

Mt Logan snow courses show water content about 10 percent below the March 1 average. Measurements from the February 28 survey led by Walter Rumsey of the Soil Conservation Service report 22.3 inches of water in 60 inches at 9,000 feet, 8 percent under the 29 year average. Other sites such as Spring Hollow and Garden City Summit show similar shortfalls, with several stations yet to be measured.

Mt. Loogan Walter Rumsey Soil Conservation Service Logan Mt. Logan Spring Hollow Cache Valley Garden City Summit Tony Grove Ranger Station Douglas Kelker Logan Troop One Boy Scouts R. E. Rallison Merlin Boswell Benjamin B Haywood Clark Anderson Forest Service Emmett Devine Usac Experiment Station

Pugmire of St Charles Dies Suddenlу at 62

William Ray Pugmire, 62, of St. Charles, died last Friday at his home from a heart ailment after years of poor health. Born September 10, 1890, he married Elva Rich in Logan on October 2, 1912. Survivors include his widow, ten children, 18 grandchildren, two brothers Lamont and Lionel, and a sister Leonore Arnell. Funeral services were held Tuesday at St. Charles ward chapel. interment in St. Charles cemetery.

William Ray Pugmire St. Charles Rich William Nelson Sarah Ann Alfred Pugmire Elva Rich Logan Cing ElMoine (LaPreal) Kirkham Elden Pugmire Salt Lake City DeLloyd Melba) Arnell Don Lela) Kunz Montpelier Earl Rita) Webb Dale Ranee) Carlson Ogden Fayon Maughn Larry Pugmire Lamont Pugmire Lionel Pugmire Yakima Wash Leonore Arnell Charles Ward Lothair Rich Alvirus Arnell Carrie Ruth Pugmire Stanley Arnell el Moine W. Kirkham Pres L. Burdette Pugmire Lothair B. Rich My Father Alfred Keetch Lovell Booth Junior William L Purtell Pugmire Sam Wilkes Clifford Arnell Grover Cleveland

Bride to Be Honored at Trousseau Tea in Grandy Home

Miss Janice Grandy was feted at a Saturday trousseau tea hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Weldon E Grandy. Guests from Provo Utah attended. The event featured pink and white decor, a wedding cake, and a pink carnation corsage for the guest of honor. Attendants included Della Pope Lorna Lewis Lorene Wyler Evelyn Bolton Connie Bunn and Mrs Elaine Windley. Co hosts were Mrs C E Jewell Mrs Alfred Orr and Mrs Kay Lindsay. The couple plans a March 19 ceremony in the Logan Temple with a breakfast at Zanavoo Lodge and a honeymoon to Zion National Park the Pacific Coast and Old Mexico.

Janice Grandy Trousseau Weldon E. Grandy Provo Utah Miss Grandy Mrs. Grandy Della Pope Lorna Lewis Lorene Wyler Evelyn Bolton Connie Bunn Elaine Windley Thamel Bird Weyn Bird C. E. Jewell Alfred Orr Montpelier Kay Lindsay Dingle Logan Temple A. George Raymond Zanavoo Lodge Logan Canyon Zions National Park Pacific Coast Old Mexico

Kite safety near power lines urged by utility official

J N Stephens of Utah Power and Light warns March winds bring kite dangers near electric wires. He urges flying kites away from poles, avoiding metal or wire in kites for safety. Also notes local visits from Mrs Emma Clayton and others.

J. N. Stephens Preston Utah Power & Light Co

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