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Newspaper

Paris Post

Location

Paris, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1944

Page

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Bear Lake county seeks 260000 for Fifth War Loan Drive

Bear Lake county opens the Fifth War Loan Drive from June 8 to July 12 with a $260,000 county quota. County Chairman A E Thiel announces ward by ward targets for Paris Montpelier and towns such as Bloomington Ovid Liberty St Charles Raymond Noonan and Georgetown plus ward workers and county committees guiding the campaign.

Bear Lake County A. E. Thiel Paris Clarence Rich Sherman D. Lowe John Spencer O. H. Grimmett Walter Bird W. Smith Hoge L. Hugh John Baker Gerald Blaker W .Fish Ha Haven Oe L. Stock Arthur C. Shirley Glenn J Stock Hart Pugmire St. Charles J. N Ovid Oliver L. Peterson Peter Nielson Charles N. Parker L J. Shurtliff Lanark Archie Parker Warren Passey Worthy Beck Harold Exborn Liberty Evan W. Morgan W. K. Matthews Elza Poulsen Harold Pugmire STOR Alberts EB. Miller Co F. Bartsch Thomas M. Lougee Chris Carlson Bennington Clarence L. Wright James A. Crane Irvin Moursteen George A. Stephens Bern Orlando N. Kunz Edwin Alleman Abel Kunz Walter Buhler Oeek Bingle Wm. ‘H.lindsay Edward Smedley Oscar Arnel Clifford Skinner Geneva Lyman N. Tueller George L. Widmer Fred W. Boehme Wm. V. Tueller Georgetown Eight Mile Richards Sleight Melvin Clark Rae Dunford Alvin BE. Péterson Noonan Wyler Bartschi Lester Skinner Paul Haddock Ernest Bartschi Raymond Alma L. Hschler Clyde T. Wilde Roscoe Evans Celden R. Hart Wardboro Parley O. Buen Jer John T. Rigby Startin M. Kunz Oscar T. Parker A. B. Thiel Silas L. Wright B. Woodruff Stucks F. M

Fishing Opens With Fair First Week Returns

General trout season opened last Sunday with only fair catches reported. Local streams are high and muddy. Fishermen on Crow Creek had the best luck with several bringing home a limit of 25 fish.

Crow Creek

Montpelier U P L Co Announces New Daily Hours

Montpelier Utah Power and Light office will open 8 a m and close 5 p m Monday through Saturday starting June 1 1944 Division Manager R R Rowell cites longer evenings for victory garden work and war activities during daylight saving The change follows a joint agreement with the Electrical Workers union Emergency service remains unchanged The Montpelier office previously opened at 9 a m and closed at 6 p m

Utah Power & Light Company Montpelier R. R. Rowell Victory Gardens Electrical Workers’ Union

Norma Long to Give College Commencement Addresses

Norma Long will deliver the college addresses at Ricks College closing exercises. Elmer Crowley of Idaho Falls will preach the baccalaureate sermon on May 2 and Heber Ganelt of Pocatone will give the commencement address on June 1. Edna Hemsely will also speak. music will be provided by the College Music Department.

Ricks College Elmer Crowley Idaho Falls Heber Ganelt Pocatane Norma Long Edna Hemseley

Sparks Visit Relatives in Boise During Week Stay

Mr and Mrs Lyman Sparks spent last week in Boise visiting Mr and Mrs Mitchel Sparks and family and Mr and Mrs Jerry W Hill and family.

Lyman Sparks Boise Mitchel Sparks Jerry W. Hill

Dinner honors Montpelier and St Charles guests

Mr and Mrs Russell Athay hosted a Thursday dinner for Montpelier guests including Mr and Mrs Ralph Rich Mr and Mrs Ivan Beck Mr and Mrs Owen Shepherd Mr and Mrs Keith Warner and Mr and Mrs Ira Peterson. Sgt Lloyd Passey was honored at a Mother's Day family dinner at Pres Burdette Pugmire home in St Charles. Attending along with the honoree were the Pugmire family Mrs G H Passey Gwen Rich and Mr and Mrs Ralph Rich of Paris and Mr and Mrs Milford Passey of Conda.

Russell Athay Ralph Rich Ivan Beck Owen Shepherd Keith Warner Ira Peterson Montpelier Sgt Lloyd Passey Pres Burdette Pugmire St. Charles Pugmire G. H. Passey Gwen Rich Paris Milford Passey Conda

Unclear Spring Weather Shifts Over Bear Lake Area

Intermittent Tuesday and Wednesday brought chilly winds and changing skies. Gardens were damaged by early morning conditions and late afternoon cold.

Bear Lake

Sneddon and I. EB. Koresberg Bond Sale Committee

Sneddon and I EB Koresberg comprise the committee on sale of bonds other than series H.

Bloomington Boy Weds Salt Lake City Bride May 20

Melvin J. Hulme of Bloomington and Kay Joy Nelson of Salt Lake City were married May 20 in the Salt Lake Temple. A reception followed at the Nelsons Cottonwood country home with a pink and white theme. bridesmaids wore pink and white dresses and carried sweet peas.

Melvin J. Hulme John Hulme Bloomington Kay Joy Nelson Prést Irvin T. Nelson Highland Drive Salt Lake City Salt Lake Temple Cottonwood Maid of Honor Lila Gay Nelson Betty Adney Mary Maughan Virginia Maughn Marian Bagley Philip Hulme Charles Hulme Vance Madsen

Pocatello Woman Heads War Finance Committee

Nora Brydon of Pocatello is named state chairman of Idaho War Finance Committee's Women's Division. She pledges pride and confidence, honoring leader Mrs. Hayes, and asks for loyal support to back the war effort and keep the drive on track. Anna Hayes retires as Idaho chairwoman, endorsing Brydon and urging full cooperation for a successful war loan drive.

War Finance Committee Women's Divison Nora Brydon Pocatello Idaho Army of Idaho Mrs. Hayes Anna H. Hayes

Trout dinner guests at Montpelax home

Mir and Mrs Alton Bunderson were guests at a trout dinner hosted Wednesday evening at the G W Michaelson home in Montpelax.

Mir Alton—Bundersor G. W. Michaelson Montpelax

Dinner party hosted by Mr and Mrs Boehma

Mr and Mrs Boehma entertained Monday evening for guests including Mr and Mrs Hansen Mr and Mrs Bateman Mr and Mrs Clifford Jaussi and Mr and Mrs Wyler Charles Wyler.

David Boehma Willard Hansen Russell Bateman Clifford, Jaussi Charles Wyler

Funeral for Charles Collings Held in Bogntitus

Jos Collings attends funeral services May 16 in Bogntitus for Charles Collings 23 killed in a California motorcycle crash. Charles is son of Mr and Mrs Chas Collings former Paris residents. The Collings family left Bear Lake about seventeen years ago.

Jos. Collings Mey 16Th Bogntitus Charles Collings California Charles Chas. Collings Paris Collings Bear Lake

Bunderson Becomes Freshman Initiate in National Drama Fraternity

Miss Bunderson daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Bomdenson of St Charles and a USAC student at Logan was one of three freshmen initiated May 18 into the Utah Grammar Chapter of Thusa Alpha Phi National Honorary Dramatic Fraternity. She earns the right to wear the fraternity pin for achieving points in drama and is praised for her freshman achievement.

Veda Bunderson Bert Bomdenson St. Charles USAC Logan Utah Grammar Thusa Alpha Phi Honorary Dramatic Fraternity Miss Bundenson

Soldier writes from London a family letter home

M Sgt Burton E Sulter stationed in England with U S Forces describes a London trip. He visits St Pauls Cathedral Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London, sees the Blitz district, rides the underground, watches a show, and reunites with Mickey Gilligan a fellow officer now a first lieutenant. He notes Red Cross Club visits and a tea with Harold Roberts. He closes fondly hoping all are well.

London Harold Roberts Red Cross Club St.Paul's Cathedral Waler England Jerry Tower of London Underground Mickey Gilligan Mick Burton

County 4 H Leaders Attend Montpelier Training Meet

Bear Lake county 4 H club committeemen and leaders attended a leader training session in Montpelier on May 11 with specialists including A E Duke Mil dred Haberly Aliie Rigby and Thelma Lee. A noon lunch was provided by local sponsors Burgoyne Hotel Rotary First Security Bank and Bear Lake Valley Dairymen Co op Creamery. County agent Vance T Smith called it the kick off for the 1944 4 H summer program and urged community organization ahead of fall judging and a 4 H F F A fair.

Bear Lake County

Awards Given to F F A Members at School Assembly

The F F A awards were presented at the high school assembly by Mr. A W Shepherd. The highest graduating senior received five dollars, Dale Austin. a 250 dollar prize went to the top TeSuna Pasian, plus a one dollar award to the top junior or sophomore, Golden Linford. The awards were based on Project 40 percent, F F A and leadership activities 30 percent, and scholarship 30 percent. About a dozen boys clip wash and train calves for the Junior Livestock Show in Gulf Lake June 6 and 6, with Mr. Richards accompanying the group departing June 4. Lynn Austin, Reporter.

A. W. Shepherd Dale Austin Golden Linford F.F.A Gulf Lake Mr. Richards Lynn Austin

Eight Students Graduate at North Rich High School

Eight students from North Rich High School graduate in May exercises at Garden City Utah. The program features March of Graduates Led by Glendon Barker performances including piano saxophone and vocal solos. Diplomas are presented by Principal W H Grandy and Supt Carl F Paasey followed by a farewell benediction and a dance.

North Rich High School Garden City Utah Glendon Barker Dean Cook Arnel Darley LaVarr Hansen Gordon Kear Laura Myera Walter Sims Ella Mae Willis Largo Miss Mecham Star Spangled Banner Webb Tivocaffon Bishop Loveland Arnell Earley Moemories la Varr Hansen Laura Myers Ella Mae Wills LuRene Eller Erebai Ersevesse Gordon Bears Our Bravanvekmh Sia Gia Mae Willis Saxophone Sdlo “Barceuse Tessenseese K. E. Muir Prin W. H. Grandy Steweccescces Albert Hodge

Nola Shepherd Wins Reader's Digest Award at Fielding High

Nola Shepherd the Fielding High School valedictorian was named the Seventh Annual Reader's Digest Association Award recipient for students showing outstanding work and leadership potential in the community announced today by W B Price.

Fielding High School Reader’s Digest Association W. B. Price Nola Shepherd

Army Officer Honored at Family Dinner Sunday

A. delicious chicken dinner was served Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sparka in honor of Captain LaGrande Pendrey and his daughter Karen Sus, home on furlough from Camp Hale Colorado. Capt Pendrey served with Ski Troops after returning from the Aleutians and the battle of Attu. Guests included numerous Sparks relatives from Montpelier Ogden Logan Paris and nearby areas.

Henry Sparka LaGrande Pendrey Karen Sus Camp Hale Colorado Capt Pendrey Aleutians Attu Mra C. N. Sparks Batty Jean Gordon Darrel Marilyn Montpelier Arthur ‘Pondroy Marie Logan Byman Sparks L. Wynn Sparks Ogden Ben Kelsey Beth Rosana Larry Ross Fenton Allred Kay Verna Dean Rebentisch Paris

ODT Seeks Tire Shortage Reports From Truck Operators

ODT urges eligible bus and truck operators denied tire certificates to report immediately stating reasons. District Manager Bert Trask says data will map tire shortages by class and size, guiding redistribution to speed certificate approval and alleviate ongoing shortages.

ODT Peems Reas ‘Gon DDT Bert Trask

Funeral Services Heed Monday for Luther Tufts

Luther La Forest Tufts born January 14, 1879 in Meadowville Utah died May 17 1944 in Fish Haven Idaho. Funeral conducted Monday May 22 at Fish Haven ward chapel with interment in Fish Heaven cemetery. Survived by spouses Susan Amy Stock and Elsie Criddle Lyon and children Laforest Richard Leland Hazel and Asael plus two daughters Mercer Greenwood and Reed Thomas.

Fish Haven Ward Owen R. Stock Luther la- Forest Tufts Howard Larson Almy Perkins Ray Hrma Stock Donovan Carol Wanda Alicia _Howell Ep. C. C. Shirley Larry Price Asael Price Frank P. Findlay F. M. Williams Stanley Mattson Hazel, Clank Wanda Howell Erma Stock Bo. Stock Ere Alfred Kear Meadowville Susan Amy Stock Fishmen Laforest Tufts Glendale Calif Richard Tufts Preston Idaho Leland Tufts Montpelier U. S. Navy San Diego Asael W. Price Ogden Logan Amy Stock -Tufts Snake River Valley Tufte Elsie Criddle Lyon Mercer Greenwood American Fork Utah Reed Thomas Downey Tufts Basalt Andrew Mattson Fish Heaven EF. M. Williams

Bridge Club Hosts Quiet Friday Afternoon

Mrs. Dorothy Tueller hosted the Friday Afternoon Bridge club last week with Mrs. Hoge winning the high score. Guests included Mesdames Helen Deardorff Velate Derr icott Charles Innes Emaa Shephard Dortha Hann Mona Shepherd and Berntha Hoge.

Dorothy Tueller Mrs. Hoge Mesdames Helen Deardorff Velate Derricott Charles Innes Emaa Shepherd Dortha Hann Mona Shepherd Bérntha Hoge

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Fiethewar Montpelier U. P. & L. Co Norma Lyle J. Defenbauch Talsatsy Uialis Tits Siler-Star Force Tunisia Dheieas Salt Lake War Finance—Committee Veda Bunderyson Nat’l. Fraternity Folks North Rich Reader’s Digest Award Luther Tufts Pocketbook of Knowledge
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