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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1930
Page
7
Fielding notes from Search Light show Montpelier district meet results with standout performers across events. Key names include William Jaussi Bernell Wilks Ronald Thornock Loyal Haddock Gilbert Arnell Arch Parker and Orville Hulme among others. Relay teams were set before the meet but not printed in this paper.
Fielding held its annual cross country race on April 9 with 28 entries: Seniors one, Juniors eight, Sophomores six, Freshmen thirteen. Prizes went to Ronald Thornock Earl Parker Bernell Wilkes and Newel Lewis. The pennant went to the class with most points, Juniors leading with 155, Freshmen 198, Sophomores 125, Renters 10. The top four included two Juniors one Sophomore and one Freshman.
The F H B student body presented a crowded program in Montpelier City Hall on Friday the 18th. President Bill Gaskins welcomed Fielding and introduced Elmo Morgan of Pidding as student body president who named Marie Stucki as vice president and she led the event. Performances included F H 8 Orchestra selections, a Girl Double Trio, Vocal solo Andrew Michaelson, a clog dance by Helen Cook, and Freshman Girls selections.
The first four finishers in the cross country run received prizes from local merchants. Ronald Thornock chose a leather wallet, Earl Parker picked a safety razor set, Bernell Wilks chose chocolates, and Newell Lewis received a Shepherd Clothing Store prize.
Fielding students embark on their yearly outing to Hot Springs. Freshmen and Sophomores emerge with renewed spirits, their dull exteriors washed away, while Juniors and Seniors anticipate their own bath trip soon.
The senior class officers and Miss Cook choose The Next Room as the senior play with a cast featuring Archie Parker Lorna Webster Helen Cook James Godfrey Bedford Bird Rogers Hazen Beck Parks Vantine Warren Passey Felix Armand Horton Transtrum Loyal Haddock Madame De Charlie Buelah Morgan Julia Eleanor Biles. The production is described as a very fine and unusual mystery, the first of its kind in some time.
A playful notice hints that seniors are planning a surprise event, urging readers to stay alert. The message promises a sudden reveal, encouraging patience as rumors spread about what will unfold.
At the April program, Bernell Wilks led orderly class lessons after a late start. Francis Pierce and Andrew Michaelson performed solos while a class stunt and smart history tableau highlighted the Freshmen. A goat train joke, harmonica solo by Donald Stewart, dog dance by Freshman girls, and a Nellie Sparks Bernice Weaver duet closed the evening.
On April 24 the Boy's and Girl's Glee Clubs directed by Professor Jensen toured Grace Preston and Logan visiting schools. They left Paris at 6 30 a m were greeted with hospitality and wore flashy jewelry indicating a lively trip.
Fielding students chose five officers for 1980-31 after a primary on the 28th. President Reed Tueller and Gilbert Arnell lead the slate, with Ruth Welker Nadia Hoge as vice presidents, Ora Nye Virginia Rich as secretaries, Earl Spencer Myrtle Crawford as treasurers, and Flora Stock Aletta Spencer as historians. The group aims to lead school activities this year.
Erma Allred volunteers to craft a sentence using the word summer. She notes that some boys are nice and some are not.
Debates shrink to eight of sixteen competitors with two neg and two aff teams still active. The remaining teams are Helen Pugmire Wallace Grandy Vilate Law Jean Hoge negative while Euelah Morgan Lena Dunford Flora Stock Edna Michel are affirmative. Debates resume next week to determine the final two winners who will form this year’s team.
A collage of quick wits and pupil reactions fills a classroom vignette. Characters debate calling versus profession while snippets reveal humor in daily life from mistaken hamlets to a runaway toy lamb tale. Roland Tueller’s remark highlights a preference for sharp classmates.
A brief verse shows punctuality as students head to woodwork at nine sharp and face absence if late, then move to Old Testament for religious study for the summer and fall.
The Lusk Herald reprints a decades old advert showing a call to instill the Spirit of 1776 to achieve financial independence. The ad credits J Wendell Stucki, representative for Oregon Mutual Life Insurance Co, and promotes steadfast financial values from the era.
A school scene shows Algebra as a tough course taught by Thomas Green. The noon bell rings and students hurry, followed by order in English class. Rand is noted for good will while Mr Jensen laments stagnation and Study links to Algebra for the next day.
Poetic vignette on a girl in Rotterdam walking to school. The speaker notes flowers blooming and dying nearby, a smiling maiden, and a moment of calm happiness. The verse extols purpose and joyful living as priceless.
Home canning guide explains tomato processing using two packing methods. It covers selecting sound firm fruit, scalding to loosen skins, peeling, and packing either whole or mashed with salt. It also details steam pressure canner use and sterilization times for safe sealing.
A national canning contest offers 5825 in prizes to curb surplus home preserved foods. Sears Roebuck Foundation is backing 222 cash prizes including a 1250 grand sweepstakes. Open to women and girls, entries must reach by October 1, 1929. Send requests and blanks to Anne Williams director at 0258S Homan Avenues Chicago Illinois.
A town tale describes a woman kneading bread with gloves on. A local merchant demands unusual bread orders, including Als shoes on and pants on. The note implies a common thread of odd behavior across the community.
A comprehensive six volume history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is available through Bishop Robert Schmid of Bern, the exclusive agent for Bear Lake county. Those not interviewed may write to Bishop Schmid to obtain the volumes.
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