Bern News Roundup of Local Visits and Events
Betty Jo Kunz underwent major surgery at Bear Lake hospital on Tuesday. Visitors included Adolph Thurman of Soda Springs Owen Bacon and Bartell Johnson of Georgetown. August Schmid visited Robert Schmid’s family from Georgetown returning Saturday. Mrs Kunz, Mrs Buhler, and Mrs Schmid attended Legion Auxiliary in Montpelier Wednesday. Bennington’s S C Hall visited Bern Thursday. Donald Sorenson and Thiel Johnson from Ovid visited Thursday. Lee Prescott from Sharon visited Friday. Sgt Robert L. Schmid sent a Mother’s Day greeting from France to his mother. Locals enjoyed a hot bath at Bear Lake Hot Springs. Teachers led Sunday school Friday night. Rudolph Brenz and family attended the James Hansen Boise funeral at the 1st ward chapel Saturday. Wm Perkins of Logan visited Saturday and Sunday. W E Marshall of Randolph Utah stopped in Bern Saturday. Albert Miller of Sharon and Eldon Hymas of Liberty joined visits Saturday. James C Olson of Montpelier, Lloyd Burdick, and Charles Fredrickson were in Bern Monday on business.
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Adolph Thurman
Soda Springs
Owen Bacon
Bartell Johnson
Georgetown
Bern
Rudolph Brenz
Robert Schmid
James Hansen
Boise
Montpelier
1St Ward
Georgetown High School Graduation Held Last Tuesday
Georgetown High School held its senior class graduation last Tuesday evening with an invocation by Walter Clark and performances by the band. Valedictorian Nadine Hayes gave the address with Lauriel Bartschi as salutatorian. Ray McCammon presented diplomas to Wayne Thompson Lyndall Hoff Clyde Freeman Fern Robison LaPriel Bartschi Nadine Hayes. The program included The One Fleeting Hour Alda Overture Conqueror Overture and a post ceremony dance.
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Georgetown High School
Walter Clark
Wayne Thompson
Lyndall Hoff
Clyde Freeman
Fern Robison
LaPriel Bartschi
Nadine Hayes
R. S. Sleight
War Bond Giving Guide for Families
Government urges households to calculate how much beyond 10 percent of take home pay they can allocate to War Bonds each payday. The message emphasizes planning and personal finance to support national defense efforts.
Sunday Dinner Guests and Local Visits Reported
Sunday gatherings and weekend visits across Sharon and surrounding towns include Mrs. Jesse Scheidegger and Mrs. John Scheidegger from Paris, Mrs. Minnie Gambling of Sharon, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Prescott and family in Geneva, Miss Carol Beck of Paris staying with Twilla Bartschi, and Mrs. Louise Stucki with Mrs. Violet Roberts and DeLoy. Attendees at A. C. Hymas's Sunday visit included Lester Roberts, Lester King, John Roberts of Lanark, and Delwin Orr of Paris. Verlene Hansen visited Verna Alfred 2 of Paris. Leora Orr and Dennis Carlsen spoke in Sacrament meeting. A bonfire and weiner roast at Bill Long's mill drew out-of-town guests Willis Roberts, John Roberts of Lanark, and Rodney Long of Montpelier. Sgt. Chester Skinner accompanied Mr. and Mrs. F. C Skinner home from California.
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Norman Gambling
Jesse Scheidegger
John Scheidegger
Paris
Minnie Gambling
Sharon
A. C. Hymas
Lester Roberts
Lester King
John Roberts
Lanark
Delwin Orr
Bill Long
Willis Roberts
Rodney Long
Montpelier
Dear Mom by Pfc. Ray Peterson
A WW II era letter from Pfc. Ray W. Peterson overseas to his mother, recalling home comforts and admonitions. He reflects on the cookie jar, patches on overalls, fried chicken, muffins, and a broken window pane as symbols of maternal care. He asks to be taught again those small lessons if he returns. Peterson is noted as grandson of Mr. and Mrs. William Poulson of Paris and Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Peterson of Ovid.
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Mom
Mother
Pfc
Ray W. Peterson
William Poulson
Paris
N. D. Peterson
Ovid
War Bonds Mean More Than A Sound Investment
A wartime pledge invites citizens to value bonds beyond profit, linking patriotic duty to financial support. Citizens are urged to consider national service, sacrifice, and stability as driving reasons to purchase bonds. The piece frames bonds as a civic tool entwined with collective resilience during conflict.
Rural threat notice warns intruders of consequences
A rural weekly adopts a stark nighttime warning from a property owner. The notice declares that anyone seen near the chicken house at night will be found there in the morning, signaling vigilant self-help enforcement.
From where I sit Joe Marsh Lud Denny helps at home
Lud Denny returns from work to find his wife cleaning the house in disarray. He joins in, completes the task, and is greeted with a tray of his favorite blintzes and cold beer. The columnist praises small acts of kindness as a remedy for troubled times and calls for mutual help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lud
Estate of Joseph M Hymas Administratrix Notice
In Bear Lake County Idaho the probate court issues notice to creditors and claimants of the estate of Joseph M Hymas deceased. Emma J Hymas Administratrix invites claims with vouchers within four months after first publication at the Grimmett Building Paris Idaho. May 2 1945 first published May 10 1845 Lost June 7 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M Hymas
Emma J Hymas
D. E. Haddock
Josepht Ayws
Hirst
Lost
Notice to Creditors for Fredrick Huckvale Deceased
Clifford Rasmussen as Administrator of the estate of Fredrick Huckvale also known as Fred Huckvale and J F Huckvale publishes notice. Creditors must exhibit claims with proof to the administrator at the D E Haddock law office in the Grimmett Building Paris Bear Lake Idaho. First published April 12 1945 last published May 10 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredrick Huckvales
Fred Huckvale
J. F. Huckvale
Clifford Rasmussen
Fredrick Huckvale
J ¥ F Huckvale
D. E. Haddock
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