Army S/Sgt Verl Hess Reunites With Paris Family
S/Sgt Verl D Hess, son of Delbert Hess of Paris, toured western states with a Fort Benning unit for the 7th War Loan drive. A reception at Mr and Mrs Dallas Athay’s honored him, with Beulah Bolton and Delbert Hess present. He served 33 months in Alaska and the Aleutians before joining his company at Pocatello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas Athay
Verl D. Hess
Beulah Bolton
Delbert Hess
Sgt. Hess
Athay
Paris
Fort Benning
Georgia
Beir
Idaho
Lewiston
Coeur d’Aliene
Utah
Wyoming
Logan
Pocatello
Alaska
Aleutian Islands
Ft. Benning
Navy Officer Transferred to Skaggs Island Station
Lt. Beverly A. Deardorff is reassigned from Imperial Beach Naval Radio to Skaggs Island NRS for future duty. Mrs. Gwen Passey joined Dr. and Mrs. Spencer Rich to Galt where she will meet her husband Sgt. Lloyd Passey who was recently released from a German prison camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly A. Deardorff
Imperial Beach Naval Radio Station
Skaggs Island, Nrs
Gwen Passey
Spencer Rich
Galt
Sgt
Lloyd Passey
Ger- Wah
Daughters of Utah Pioneers Meet in May at Mrs Shepherd’s
The Daughters of Utah Pioneers Camp Elizabeth hold their monthly meeting on Thursday May 31 at Mrs Opal Shepherd’s home. All members are urged to attend and an invitation is extended to any interested local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Utah Pioneers
Camp Elizabeth
Opal Shepherd
Pfc Frank Bolton Wounded on Okinawa
Relatives in Paris report Pfc Frank Bolton wounded in action on Okinawa. In a letter home he says a bullet pierced his right leg near the knee, another flesh wound on the left thigh, and a break to his right arm above the elbow. He notes the danger of machine guns and that he was in the Leyte landings. He is the son of Clarence and (unnamed) Bolton and grandson of several Paris and Bloomington residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Frank Bolton
Okinawa
Marianas
Frank
Clarence Bolton
Conda
Fred Briscoe
Bloomington
Wrank
Leyte
Roosevelt’s Appeal for 7th War Loan
President Franklin D. Roosevelt urges support for the Seventh War Loan of 14 billion dollars urging production and bond purchases to speed victory. He notes past participation by 85 million Americans and calls for continued home front effort to aid soldiers. Mrs Reynolds Shepherd and son depart for San Diego for a visit. Robert Rosen travels to Ogden for medical care. Miss Rosamond Nelson Junifor Johnson Van Nelson and son visit Bloomington.
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Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Rosamond Nelson
Junifor Johnson
Pocatello
van Nelson and Son
Bloomington
Dinner Guests From Utah And New York Visit Camp Livingston
Mr and Mrs Walther Mathesius of Geneva Utah Mr and Mrs T A Purton of Salt Lake and Miss Evelyn Purton of New York City were dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs L L Deardorff of Camp Livingston on Tuesday May 22. Mr Mathesius is president of the Geneva Steel Company Mr Purton is chief engineer of the UP L Co and Miss Purton is in nurse training in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walther Mathesius
Geneva
Utah
T. A. Purton
Salt Lake
Evelyn Purton
New York City
L. L. Deardorff
Camp Lifton
Mathesius
Geneva Steel Company
Purton
UP & L. Co
Miss Purton
New York
Soldier Describes Life in the Philippine Islands
A letter from Marion Brewer in the Philippines to Mrs. Elden Mattson describes travel by truck to a coastal town, local markets with dried fish and peculiar foods, street life, souvenir shops, a pineapple fiber table cloth, and observations of a church wedding prep, marketplaces, and daily hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elden Mattson
St. Charles
Marion Brewer
Philippines
Eldon and
Doyle
Lyle
Honored at Dinner Party Monday Evening in St. Charles
Mrs. Laurel Pugmire entertained at a dinner party at her home in St. Charles Monday evening in honor of her husband who plans to leave soon to join the armed forces. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. G Hulme, Mr. and Mrs. A Matthews and families, Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Dunford and families, Mr. and Mrs. Asa Madsen and families, Mr. Landon Pugmire, Mr. and Mrs. Burdette Pugmire, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Hulme and families, Mrs. Lash Laker, Mrs. Max Wheeler, Barbara Patterson, Darlene Pugmire, and the Laurel Pugmire family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Pugmire
St. Charles
G. Hulme
A. H. Matthews
Jefferson Dunford
Asa.Madsen
Landon Pugmire
Burdette Pugmire
Amos Hulme
Lash Laker
Max Wheeler
Barbara Patterson
Darlene Pugsmire
Hitler Room Photo Marks Postwar Curiosity
A grainy image from Munich shows figures in a room once used by Adolf Hitler in the Brown House. The photo captures visitors studying the space associated with the Nazi era while historical scrutiny continues in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munich
Germany
Arthur Zeters
Edmund
Oblz
Adolph Hitler
Legion Auxiliary Helps Homeless Children Letter Note
The American Legion Auxiliary received a letter from The Children's Home Finding and Aid Society of Idaho signed by Mrs. Lilian Beck President and Kathryn C Wolfe Supt. The society thanks Auxiliary members for sewing garments for boys and girls noting the apparel is beautifully made and much needed as children’s clothing remains scarce and costly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Kathryn C. Wolfe
Mud Lake Fish'Trap Yields Low Catch
The fish trap at the Mud Lake Bear Lake causeway has only produced 18 trout in seven weeks, disappointing promoters. Nearby, Mr. Thomas Caldwell reports the death of his aunt Mrs Maggie Caldwell Ones of Malad Idaho who died Wednesday May 16. Rex Mattson suffered injuries to his right arm and hip after being thrown from a flat car at work on Thursday.
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Bear Lake County
Bloomington
Bennington
Barn
Ee Nee Eryer
Dingle
Fish Haven
Georgetown
Geneva
Lanark
Liberty Montpelier
Noonan
Paris
Ad St. Charles
Sharon
Raymond
Wardbord
Pegram and Alton
Causeway
Mud Lake
Bear Lake
Thes
Thomas Caldwell
Maggie Caldwell Ones
Malad
Idaho
Rex Mattson
Railroad
Finch sisters visit Soda Springs relatives this week
Misses Nedra and Janice Finch of Soda Springs spent the week with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Athay and with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Athledy and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nedra
Janice Finch
Soda Springs
Frank Athay
Russell Athledy
Social gathering at Mrs Palmer home noted
The event occurred Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs Yvonne Palmer with attendees including Mesdames Alice Hansen Ramona Hayes Louannea Nelson Susie Larsen Eva Birch Fern Bloorn Twila Lewis Mildred Jacobsen and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yvonne Palmer
Mesdames
Alice Hansen
Ramona Hayes
Louannea Nelson
Susie Larsen
Eva Birch
Fern Bloorn
Twila Lewis
Mildred Jacobsen
Bear Lake County Sheriffs From 1875 to Present Time
Reminiscence traces Bear Lake County sheriff history from 1875 to 1940 with names and terms, noting 21 men served, including Henry Margetts and H J Horne, Joseph Jones, Asa Athway, Arthur Budge, and Alton Bundergon. Voter turnout: 1875 special election 217 votes. 1940 total over 3800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Margetts
H. J. Horne
Geroge B. Spencer
C. Vallentine
Walter Hoge
Matthew Thompson
J. B. Seaman
Joseph Jones
James H. Pierson
Moroni J
Jeff) Davis
Amasa M. Rich
Chas. A. Robinson
Thomas F. Sparks
John Olsen
Henry H. Dalrymple
Frank Wright
Arthur Budge
Joel H. Rich
Rg Olsen
Asa Athway
Asa Athay
George H. Hulme
Alton Bundergon
Bear Lake County
Wm. B. Hoge
George B. Spencer
Paris
George B. Spencer Sr
Local and Personal News Roundup
Master Roy Nye and J Vivian Nye have been on sick lists. Kyle Gertsch travels to Poc atello for eye exam. Thelma Rich visits Logan with sister DeLone Beck. Ila Porter and mother visit Ovid. Max Haddock and son stay with Eva Punn in Montpelier. Ruth Spencer visits from Galt Lake to her parents H L and Mrs Spencer. Caldwell graduates and attends exercises in Montpelier. Sherman Lowe’s daughter returns from Idaho Falls. Jacobsen family visits Randolph Utah. George Palmer and son visit R A Palmer home in Conda. Scheidegger visits daughter Norman Gambling in Sharon. June Hoge and Olga Kilnke visit W Smith Hoge. Lucille Gertsch to Pocatello Moreland for three weeks. Cyril Caldwell attends graduation and dance in Soda Springs. Clifford Collings reports safe Atlantic crossing. Wilma McCombs operated on for appendicitis at Bear Lake hospital.
St Charles Primary Graduation Seagull Class Honored
Graduation exercises were held for the Seagull class of St Charles primary on Sunday May 20. Ruth Laker Ravenna Floyd and Norma Wilkes completed all requirements for promotion to the M I A. Hazel Transtrum praised the girls as Bishop J WN Transtrum delivered a congratulatory talk. Pres Nora Cleveland awarded the ribbon tied certificates.
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St Charles Primary
Ruth Laker
Ravenna Floyd
Norma Wilkes
Hazel Transtrum
M.I.A
J WN Transtrum
Nora Cleveland
Roy M. Green Tells a Farm Story
A wheat farmer with 30000 in the bank questions inflating land prices and considers investing in War Bonds for steady postwar income. The speaker suggests 1800 a year in War Bonds starting ten years after the war, plus lump sums for operations, repairs, and future needs to preserve independence and reduce risk.
Richs Travel to Salt Lake and Las Vegas Visit
Dr and Mrs Spencer H Rich drove to Salt Lake City on Sunday Moa Rich traveled on to Las Vegas Nevada for about two weeks visiting her parents Mr and Mrs W E B Settle The Gospel class met at the home of Mr and Mrs Grant Rich Attending were Mr and Mrs Ray Reeder Mr and Mrs Sherman Lowe Mr and Mrs Eugene Stucki Mr and Mrs Clifford Price Mr and Mrs James Olsen Mr and Mrs Alma Burton and the host and hostess
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer H. Rich
Salt Lake
Moa Rich
Las Vegas
Nevada
W. EB. Settle
Grant Rich
Ray Reeder
Sherman Lowe
Eugene Stucki
Clifford Price
James Olsen
Alma Burton
Cedar City Women Visit Hilden Cook Ranch
Mrs. Eliza B. Cook Mrs. Helen Brockbank and son and Mrs. Merrill Cook of Cedar City Utah motored to Border Monday for a brief visit at the Hilden Cook ranch. Merrill Cook returned Sunday after attending a Leadership meeting at Logan receiving instructions on how to teach the German war prisoners our way of farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza B. Cook
Helen Brockbank
Merrill Cook
Cedar City
Utah
Border
Hilden Cook Ranch
Logan
Weston Passey Killed on Okinawa April 12
Mr and Mrs Clarence Passey of Lanark received word from the War Department that their son Private Weston Passey was killed in the fighting on Okinawa on April 12. Weston, born October 22 1928, enlisted January 6 1944 at Ft Douglas and served in the Infantry. He had training completed last fall and had served in several major conflicts. Surviving are his parents a sister Mrs Weldon Hess of Paris three brothers McKay in Europe Truel of Paris and Russell at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Passey
Lanark
War Department
Weston Passey
Okinawa
Weston
Army
Ft. Douglas
Infantry
Pacific
Slster
Weldon Hess
Paris
McKay
Europe
Truel
Russell
Nutrition Class Plans Picture Show at Novelty Theatre
The newly formed Nutrition class plans a short film program featuring Meat and Romance and Way to a Man's Heart. The show will screen at the Novelty theatre in Paris on Tuesday or Wednesday evening. Public invited, with special invitations to mothers and daughters and class members. Watch for the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. L. Stook
Mra Cook
Novelty Theatre
Paris
Battle Front Brings Loss to Montpelier Berrey Family
The A J Berrey family in Montpelier mourns two sons killed in World War II service. Corporal Vernon Berrey died April 1 ith in Germany and Sgt Zane Dick Berrey aged 20 was killed in action April 10 Morotai. Rex Clayton of Montpelier and News-Examiner note his promotion from Captain to Major in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Berrey
Montpelier
Vernon Berrey
Adjutant General
Sgt
Zane
Dick) Berrey
Morotai
Newsa
Rex. Clayton
Axps Medical Corp
California
Ravi
Tueller Makes Brief Visit After Leadership Meeting
Gamont Tueller arrived Monday for a short visit at the Christian Tueller home after attending the Leadership meeting in Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamont Tueller
Logan
Christian Tueller
Jeneen Anderson Family Return From Idaho Visit
Mr. William Jeneen and Mrs. Da Win Anderson and their children returned home Sunday after visiting relatives and friends in Pocatello and Central.
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William_Jeneen
da- Win Anderson
Pocatello
Central
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Verl Hess
Sondiey
Pfc
Roosevelt
Robert Rosen
Ogden
Mre.roosevelt
Birs
Robert A. McDowell
S Navy
Harold W. Goad
Rangoon
Enoch Arden
The
Philippine Islands
Hitler
Legion Auxiliary
Pacific Island
U.S. Treasury Department
Joan Quotan
Iwo Jima
Bear Lake County Court House
Sam V Tunks
Roy Nye
J. Vivian Nye
Kyle Gertsch
Ila Porter
Ovid
Angus Porter
Max Haddock
Eva Punn
Ruth Spencer
Galt Lake
Mrs
H. L. Spencer
Idaho Falls
Mra. Minard Jacobsen
Randolph
George Palmer
R. A. Palmer
Jesse Scheidegger
Norman Gambling
June Hoge
W. Smith Hoge
Olga Kilnke
Lucille Gertsch
Pocatello and Moreland
Cyril Caldwell
M. H. Collings
Clifford Collings
Atlantic
Wilma McCombs
John Bunn
Bear Lake Hospital
Roy M. Green
Colorado A & M College
Fort Collins
Colorado
Ordnance Works
South Africa
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