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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1958
Page
1
Ezra J. Poulsen reflects on Bear Lake real estate interest as Salt Lake financers eye lakeshore property. He recalls memories of Virginia's Natural Bridge and notes urban development eroding quiet hometown life, warning of changing landscapes and lost privacy.
May 11 to 18 is named National Soil Stewardship week sponsored by the National Association of Soil Conservation Districts and church groups. Bear Lake Soil Conservation district and local churches urge all Bear Lake county residents to recognize stewardship, noting land ownership as guardianship and soil’s vital role in life and spirituality.
John Ludwig Fox longtime Paris resident died May 9 after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held May 18 in the Paris First Ward chapel with Bishop Glen P Ward officiating. Interment followed at Paris cemetery. Survived by widow Lena Fox and one brother Henry Fox of Ogden.
The Bear Lake Valley community awaits the return of the Novelty Theatre in Paris with the May 30 reopening. Owner Mrs Vinnie Price says the opening show is The Gift of Love and she will return from Ogden to prepare for the debut.
The Paris Chapter of the American Red Cross sponsors a ten day swimming course at Bear Lake Hot Springs from May 26 to June 6. Open to students from 2nd grade through high school, with an adult class if needed. Fees set for adults and high school students, lower for younger children, schedule to follow. Communities handle transportation for participants.
Funeral services for Effie Thonander 82 widow of Dan Thonander were held in Salt Lake City last Friday at 1 p m with burial in Paris cemetery. She was born in St Charles and lived in Paris for years while her husband taught in Paris schools before moving to Salt Lake about 12 years ago. Relatives at the service included Fenton Allred Lea Almond Verna Jenson Walter Bird George Palmer and Van Nelson.
Miss Norene Crossley a Fielding High School junior has been chosen by the Paris American Legion Auxiliary to attend Girls State June 8 to 14 at the College of Idaho Caldwell. Her selection followed faculty recommendation noting her talents and scholarship. She has led the Thespian club, acted in plays, played in the school band, and served as ward organist for three years. Before leaving Paris she will tour the county courthouse with Auxiliary member Mrs. Juanita Smart to learn government duties. At Girls State she will live with other Idaho delegates, review state government, visit the legislature, draft laws, elect officers, and showcase musical or dramatic talents. On return she will report to the Paris Auxiliary. Norene is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Riley Crossley of St Charles.
A historic Laketown building once used as the town hall and school burned on a Wednesday last week. The structure, moved to a ranch and used as a hay barn, contained baled hay and was later dismantled and reassembled on the ranch by John Shelby. Neighbors saved adjoining buildings as the blaze likely started from a nearby weed fire.
Governor Robert E Smylie proclaims May 12 17 as Tree Farm Week in Idaho as the state nears certifying its millionth acre of Tree Farms The proclamation notes tree farming on taxpaying lands supports timber as a crop and provides forest industry payrolls watershed protection soil conservation grazing recreation and wildlife benefits The Idaho program is part of a nationwide movement active in 46 states with over 45 million acres and is sponsored by the Western Pine association.
Bear Lake Post 84 American Legion and Auxiliary will host the Sixth District Idaho convention at the Bakota Resort on Bear Lake Saturday May 24. District posts include Montpelier Soda Springs Grace Bancroft Lava Hot Springs Preston Blackfoot Malad McCammon Downey Rockland American Falls Aberdeen Pocatello and Bear Lake. Registration opens 10 am with luncheon 12 pm business meeting 1 pm social 5 pm banquet 7 pm and dance 9 pm. The commander invites delegates to bring fishing gear as Bear Lake fishing is active and licenses permit lake fishing in Idaho or Utah.
The Bear Lake Seminary holds its 36th annual graduation at the Bear Lake Stake Tabernacle on Sunday May 18 at 8 pm. The class comprises 38 graduates. Speaker Roy A. Welker of Salt Lake City, a former Bear Lake Stake president for 14 years, delivers the address.
Mrs Fern Derricott of Liberty suffers serious spine injuries in a highway collision near the Liberty ward chapel last Sunday. Sheriff O E Monson says Derricott slowed to give a neighbor a lift when rear ended by Ferris Hymas of Liberty. The indicate says she is very slowly improving at Bear Lake Memorial hospital.
A reception honoring Mr and Mrs Reed Bird, married at the Logan temple May 1, was held in Paris Second ward hall last Saturday night with several hundred friends. Floyd Lewis sang, gifts were displayed, cake and punch served, and the couple’s new home in Dingle noted. Mr and Mrs Ray Lewis and Mr and Mrs Bird attended with relatives including Mr and Mrs Christensen.
The program outlines march events for the Seminary graduating class including invocation welcome address by Student Body President and several talks on youth, marriage, and Mormon home life. Performances feature vocal and instrumental pieces and the presentation of diplomas by Pres. L. Burdette Pugmire.
Two recitals by piano students of Mrs Ruby B Dunford will be held this weekend. One tonight at the Paris Second Ward chapel at 7 30 p m features advanced students. a second tomorrow night at the Bloomington Ward chapel lists 16 participants. Bear Lake Valley residents look forward to these annual musical events.
The Price family honored their mother at a birthday dinner last Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hirschi in Montpelier. Attendees included the Hirschi family and all Price family members except Mr. and Mrs. John R. Price of Washington DC, with invited guests from Bloomington and Rexburg. A film presentation and a life history read by Mrs. Carol Hirschi highlighted the event.
Funeral services for Nephi Charles Michaelson 88 will be held today in the St Charles ward chapel at 1 p.m. He was born in St Charles May 29, 1875 and lived in the community all his life. Surviving relatives include two daughters, Mrs Budge of Paris and Mrs Watt of Pingree, plus siblings and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Graveside services for Mrs. Esther Dustin Elson a former Garden City resident were held at Garden City cemetery last Thursday May 8. Bishop Mitchell Sims conducted the final rites with a song by Dorothea Wicker Cora Lutz and Miranda Gibbons invocation by Everett Sims and a dedication of the grave by Bishop Alvin Tueller.
The Class A School District No. 83 board certified its bond election after reviewing 80 alleged illegal votes. Trustees, the attorney, and bond company lawyers discussed absentee ballots, certification clauses, and possible court action, while also approving an annual audit contract and routing transport trips.
Governor Robert E. Smylie said he will join four governors on the American Forum of the Air telecast from the national Governors Conference. Joined by Governors Rob ner James Coleman of Mississippi and Harold Handley of Indiana, he represents the western group in a program from Miami. The panel will discuss issues facing governors as they meet for their annual conclave. Broadcast at 2 p.m. EST.
The American Legion Auxiliary Paris Post No 84 announces Poppy Week from May 17 to 24. Poppy Day on the Bear Lake Valley west side will be Saturday May 24.
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