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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1943
Page
1
A soldier in India describes daily life and conditions including poverty, currency, and cultural differences. He notes bucksheesh as a common request, describes local customs, housing in bashas, and the city’s filth. He expects to become a pilot in the Army Air Corps and asks for continued publication of the Post.
Pfc Don O Tueller informs Keith of a new address while at a Basic Training Center in North Carolina awaiting shipment to an Aviation Cadet pre flight school location. The note confirms military postings and training steps.
Government engineers visited Bear Lake County to study a lighting project for the airport and indicated work would begin next spring. Ab Adams, back with the engineers after Army discharge, was among the group touring the site.
Sargant Rich, wounded by a stove explosion while on Army duty, writes from a Hawaiian hospital that he is recovering well. He lists burns on the arm, elbow area, ear, and face nearly healed and expects discharge in about ten days. He praises the care and notes no scarring.
The Paris First Ward organizes a reunion party at Emerson gym on Tuesday November 30 at 8 p m. All ward members aged 12 and older are urged to attend.
Fred Goebel, 69, a former Paris resident, died at his Los Angeles home Thursday. He was well known in the Paris area after living there for many years. Survived by widow Cora Wooley Goebel and siblings Mrs. Barbara Roberts of Lanark, Mrs. Margerine Pugmire of Fish Haven, and Charles Goebel of Paris. Funeral services were held in California on Monday.
The War Food Administration lifted limits on the pounds of pork and lard from home slaughtered hogs sold or given to nonfarm residents from November 17 to February 17 1944. Farmers should check with market agencies or processors about hogs before sending to market.
The president Charles Hulme leads a diversified project including six suffolk ewes from a FIFA carload, two Hereford steers for Salt Lake Stock Show, and three Poland China sows. The endeavor, valued at hundreds of dollars, aims for substantial profit and meat production while guiding the organization through the year. Lynn Austin, Reporter.
Mexico possesses large undeveloped supplies of ash pine and white oak lumber potentially usable for war needs. U S studies with the Mexican government show ash suitable for lifeboat oars and tool handles while pine and white oak are needed for boxing and crating munitions, bending stock, barrel kegs, truck bodies and wooden ships.
Second class Seaman Rex Rogers son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Rogers and Seaman Blaine Rich son of Mr and Mrs Mirando Rich return home after completing navy boot camp at Farragut.
Sunday dinner guests at the Frank Nye home included Mrs. Diva Smith with daughter and son, Mr. and Mrs. Ora Kay Nye, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Nye and their sons from Hivanston, Mr. and Mrs. James Nye and daughter from Logan, and Mr. and Mrs. Rollo Nye with two daughters from Paria.
Mrs Smith Gertsch and her daughter Beth dined with Mr and Mrs William Gertsch in Montpelier on Monday. The gathering celebrated Mrs William Gertsch’s birthday with several family members present.
Mr and Mrs Hyrum Thompson of Bloomington report their son Rex, recently on furlough, is now attending the University of Chicago. Rex says he is well and happy to be back in school and requests mail be sent to his new address.
Sugar stamp No 29 in Book Four valid for 5 pounds through January 15 1944. Brown meat stamps G H J K valid through December 4. Brown stamp L valid until January 1 1944. Brown stamp M valid from November 28 to January 1 1944. Green food stamps A B C valid through December 20. Gasoline A-9 coupons outside East Coast valid through January 21.
Presiding Bishop LeGrand Richards will attend with Stringham Stevens and Lee Palmer as priesthood representatives. A Saturday 8:30 PM priesthood meeting invites all priesthood members, while the general public may attend Sunday services at 10 AM and 2 PM. A welfare program is planned for 12:15 PM and stake mutuals will run Sunday evening activities.
Vice President Sergio Osmena says the Philippines will gain a definite UNRRA relief quota for urgently needed materials in areas to be retaken. He adds the country can also contribute to other reoccupied nations through the organization.
Mr and Mrs Ross Nye and their daughter from Snohomish Washington arrived Saturday for a short visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Joe Nye. It is nine years since Ross last returned to his old hometown.
John Ballentine of Bozeman Montana joined his wife here Monday and will stay with Mr and Mrs D C Rich until Wednesday. Mrs Ballentine has been visiting her parents for two weeks.
The Friday Afternoon bridge club was entertained by Mrs Bertha Hoge last week. Members present included Mesdames Dortha Hann Josephine Dougan Orlean Innes Emma Shepherd Inez Tunks Helen Deardorff Mona Shepherd and the host.
Mrs Anona Grandy hosted a Monday evening Literary club gathering. Mrs Vera Budge reviewed Survival while members sewed afghans for the Red Cross. Refreshments were served to Mra Budge, Mra Rich, Mra Thompson, Mra Sparks, Mra Grimmett, Mra Athay, and the host Mra Grandy.
Report states Cuba imposes a weekly beef ban on Fridays described as a "day of war" with enforcement by the Department of Commerce. The measure targets distribution and consumption of beef on that day, reflecting government control of food supplies and consumer access.
The Paris Love Drug Store hosts a growing display of armed forces portraits. The Paris Lions Club sponsors the effort and thanks Lion Sherman Lowe for window space and potential two windows if needed.
Dale Winn Lauritzen joins the six week Hospital Corpsman School course at U S Naval Hospital Farragut Idaho. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Wm S Lauritzen of Paria. The program stresses care of the injured and covers modern Navy hospital practices. Upon completion he will be assigned to a hospital unit ashore or at sea or on an advance base.
Glen Lewis arrived home from Walla Walla Washington with an honorable discharge after three years in service. He spent about two years on active duty in Alaska and the last year in hospitals with stomach trouble. He feels better but must monitor his diet closely.
The Royal Norwegian Government in London names a Chief of Norwegian Police Forces to hunt traitors and war criminals for justice. The church also backs punishment, citing a Svensks Dagbladet document urging action not for revenge but to satisfy divine justice.
An American born missionary and 18 other survivors of a torpedoed ship lived 30 days in a leaking lifeboat traveling 3000 miles to India. They rationed on one ship biscuit and three malted milk tablets per meal and ate a meat ball with tiny chocolate squares for dinner. Rain water and occasional flying fish supplemented the diet.
Mr and Mrs Rulon Dunn and family of Preston spent Sunday in Paris and Montpelier. Rulon is now a member of the armed forces having been inducted into the army this month. The Dunns have a son 11 and a daughter 8.
Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Rich with Mrs. Mary Rich Mrs. Emma Sleight Mrs. Maria Cole and Mrs. Ruth Spencer travelled to Galt Lake Friday and returned Sunday Emma Sleight and Mary Rich extended their visit beyond the trip.
Mr and Mrs Harry Setterburg and daughters Rita and Carol, Mr and Mrs Pete Satterburg of Sandy Utah, and Mrs Evelyn Van Volken berger of Salt Lake spent Tuesday at the Glen Longhurst home. The ladies are sisters of Mrs Longhurst.
Mrs Yvonne Palmer entertained her sewing club Wednesday evening of last week. Present were Irene Wyler Louanna Nelson Velma Hansen Ila Lewis Beth Windley Eva Birch Evelyn Stucki and the hostess.
The first in a series of three dances sponsored by the Stake MIA will be held at Garden City on November 26. Music provided by the Hugh Shepherd orchestra. Budget tickets and guest cards will be issued at the door.
Discharged men must report to local boards and show discharge certificates. Papers can be filed at the County Recorders office to avoid loss. December calls are lighter than November and mainly involve single men. Reclassifications of over half of 3-A registrants are done. 2-C and 3-C can become 1-A if they leave agricultural work without board permission. Ex-service men receive aid finding work. contact S. C. Kelsey of Montpelier, county employment committeeman, for placement help.
The 1943 convention of Idaho's Commissioners and Clerks association will be held in Idaho Falls on December 2, 8 and 4. Officers include President T. M. DeCoursey of Canyon and Secretary Treasurer Sam V. Tunks Bear Lake, with eight vice presidents led by John Aljets Bannock and J Orlando Gooth Fremont. Postwar planning will be among topics.
Two general elk seasons plus a special 100 head hunt in the Pocatello Game Preserve open on Thanksgiving Day. Fremont county and part of Teton county run to December 15, Bonneville county north of Snake River hosts November 25 to 29, Pocatello Preserve November 21 to 25. Over 2200 applications for 100 permits. several hundred late. Elk or deer may be taken in these hunts. Selway Moose Creek area extends to December 15.
Dr Ellis Kackley 72 a renowned Soda Springs physician and surgeon died Monday after a two week illness. He was superintendent of Caribou County Hospital since 1926 and a World War I veteran. Born July 15 1871 in Smoky Mountains Tennessee he moved to Soda Springs in 1898 and built a large practice becoming a regional medical figure with a new well equipped hospital. Surviving are his son Dr Evan Kackley in the Navy two grandchildren and two sisters. Salt Lake Tribune.
Keith and Don Brimhall, sons of William Brimhall formerly of Paris, met for the first time since joining the armed forces in Sicily. Both were stationed near each other and saw each other twice weekly. Keith served 18 months in the Army with a year overseas. Don enlisted a year ago and has been overseas since last May. Don met Lloyd Sleight from Paris aboard the Atlantic crossing.
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