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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1944
Page
5
A wartime column on sending V Mail to G T overseas servicemen. The writer notes morale boosts come from letters about everyday home life such as backyard baseball, fishing trips, picnics, chicken sandwiches, and ice cold beer. He urges frequent updates to reassure soldiers their small joys await them at home.
Mr and Mrs Covert and family of Pocatello visit Bloomington while Mrs Covert, formerly Thelma Hill, is tied to Roy Hill. Thelma Hill’s Bloomington ties, and a flurry of local trips, deer hunts, and a wedding dance in Randolph are noted with multiple Bloomington residents attending. War bonds promotion closes the item.
Relief Society gathering at the Ward chapel. Numerous family notes report births moves and travels among Williams Pugmire Nelson Hemmert Peterson and related households in Montpelier Logan Bear Lake and Ogden with hospital visits and social visits across Idaho Utah and Wyoming communities.
Grade school children enjoyed a costumes and games party at the Passey home with refreshments. A Primary Hallowe'en party followed with games and treats. The Mutual apron and overall dance featured Delwin Orr and Lula Passey as musicians and pie sales. Stake officer Delia Hulme visited Paris events and a Paris ag party was noted.
Mr and Mrs Harl R Sorensen Jr of Pegram return from Ceche Valley and visit Bern on Tuesday of last week. MIA hosted a Hallowe en party in Ward chapel that drew attendees including many local families. Numerous visitors from Salt Lake City Rawlins Portland and Logan joined Bern residents for extended social visits and family gatherings. A leg injury sidelined Smith Kunz during timber loading in Bern Thursday and he was taken to Montpelier hospital.
Richard from Alabama and family enjoy a two week leave with local greetings. Smithfield visitors Mr and Mrs S Hymas met Ray and Leo Hymas. Norman Gambling wed Miss Doris Scheidegger in Salt Lake Temple. George Bartschi and family hosted by Leo Bartschi. Mrs Clegz returned to Dietrich. Mrs Beuhler visited with her mother. Relief Society conference held Sunday. Lucille Rogers from Paris visitedStake officials Bert Orr in Border. An orchestra provided music for a Border dance Friday night.
Oak land California couple Mr and Mrs Fred Berger stayed with Mr and Mrs Goff Stalder last week. Weekend visitors included Clarence Nelson and three children from Big Piney Wyoming. A Halloween ball was held on Oct 30 with dancing and refreshments.
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