Testimonial held for Robert Transtrum in 1959 church service
A farewell testimonial was held Sunday evening November 22 1959 at the church. Family and friends from neighboring towns attended. The program included choir songs prayers remarks by Robest Transtrum Bishop Booth and others with musical solos and a final choir song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlo” Rasmussengen
Allen Stevens
Amos Z Hulme
Nora B Stevens
Burdette Pugmire
Noel Linford
Audrey Michaelson
Alton
Yélda Michaelson
Bishop Booth
Robest Transtrum
Jambs’ Tramstrun
LeRoy Hirschi
Notice for Mia Maids and Explorers Prom Dance
A semi formal prom for Mia Maids and Explorers is set for November 22 at 8:00 p.m. at Fish Haven Hill. Everyone is urged to attend. refreshments will be served and transportation provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haven Hill
Homebuilder Girls Meet November 11 Demonstration
Frame Builder Girls of the Paris area presented a Parents Demonstration on November 11 at 7 30 p m. Several girls from the Gaynote Blue Bird Sea Gull classes participated and parents plus two stake representatives attended. The event aimed to show parents the three year requirements and what the girls can accomplish with the program. Light refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Bharon
Sally Minson
Wendy Hepsworth
Vickie Lee Ebornang
Nancy Jengen
Lorraine Shepherd
Yvonne Christensen
Opal Shepherd
Virginia Bolton
Parlatat Ward Belief Society honors Alta Sleight
Round about the town notes a birthday party for Alta Sleight hosted by Parlatat Ward Belief Society sisters last Tuesday afternoon. The event featured a pleasant afternoon and a served lunch with many Logan residents attendances including Jesse P. Rich Cole and Hazel Shepherd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parlatat Ward Belief Society
Alta
Mre
Jesse-P
Rich
Mra
Au Cole
Hazel Shepherd
Logan
Charles Rogers
Arch Wallenting
Piri
Kr H. Derricott
Christmas Seal Sale Opens in Idaho
The 1959 Christmas Seal drive begins in Idaho with H Walter Steffens of Moscow, Idaho chairman. Proceeds fund state and county tuberculosis associations, with 94 cents of every dollar staying in Idaho and six-tenths going to National TB programs. The chairman warns TB remains a threat as one in three Americans is infected and urges tuberculin testing and chest X rays to find latent cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
H. Walter Steffens
Moscow
University of Idaho
National Organization
Second Deer Season Opens With Strong Hunt
The second 1959 deer season opened Saturday and drew strong enthusiasm. Harvest was heavy and most hunters brought back their deer.
Light Snow Falls Then Clears With Bright Sunshine
Fragment describes light snow Sunday night with evening snowfall and lingering clouds. It notes clearing weather and bright sun on Monday morning, though text is garbled.
Bloomington man returns home after two months away
Lowell Thornock of Bloomington returns to his home Monday after spending the past two months in Washington and Boise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Thornock
Bloomington
Washington
Boise
Mail Early Says Postmaster Budge For Christmas
Postmaster Taft Budge urges early mailing of Christmas gifts and cards. He warns to plan now, use sturdy cartons and heavy paper, tightly wrap packages, cushion contents, and ensure proper postage and full recipient addresses for safe delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft Budge
Budge
659 60 Basketball Schedule Readout
Dec 9 Montpelier there Dec 11 North Rich there Dec 12 North Rich there Dec 16 North Rich here Dec 19 South Rich there Dec 28 Cokeville there Jan 2 North Gem here Jan 7 South Rich here Jan 8 American Falls here Jan 15 Westside there Jan 23 American Falls there Jan 29 Grace there Feb 5 Weatside here Feb 6 Soda Springs there Kept q2 North Gei there Feb 18 Grace here Feb 26 Montpelier there
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
North Rich
South Rich
Cokeville
North Gem
American Falls
Westside
Tan
American Falla
Grace
Weatside
Soda Springs
Gei
First W. T. Grant Store Opens in Lynn 1906
The debut W. T. Grant store opened in Lynn Massachusetts in 1906 marking the retailer's early expansion. The store introduced a new catalog shopping model that would influence later department stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Grant
Lynn
Massachusetts
Couple Exchange Vows in Fish Haven Rites
A ceremony performed November 14 at the L D S Hall in Fish Haven Idaho united Lola M Smith and James Miller in marriage. The bride is daughter of Thomas and Mrs Smith of Fish Haven while the groom is son of Mrs Ernest Lewis of Ukiah California. The couple planned to honeymoon in California and will reside in Ogden after the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Poulson
Soda Springs
Towely
Mae
Nera
Tari
Boise
Steven
Ore
Cheops Maylon
Stepheneh Tounger Co College
Ogden
Marilyn Taylor
BYU
Provo
Osrson Taylor
Ceremoniea
Fish Haven
Idaho
L.D.S. Hall
Lola M. Smith
Sheridan DryOgden
Utah
James
Miller
Hill Air Poros Base
Burdette Pug
Mire
Thomas Smith
Ernest RB. Lewis
Ukiah
California
Mia
Leo Dan Smith
MaryAnn Stock
Sterling Wallenting
Misa Iria Smith
Debra Loveland
Harold G. Pry
Gayle Smith
Alan Loveland
Tommy Smith
Bern Man Dubbed Marrying Engineer
The Navy tests unit staffer D A Kunz heads West Arcadia Ward duties and performs weddings and services in off hours. A former Cal Tech project engineer and Division Head, he touts a Utah wheat farm near Bear Lake and a career spanning Utah State University to Los Angeles and the Rocketeer NORSA. He and his wife Kong with four daughters reside in Arcadia California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. ©. Davis
Biiggs Reat
California
U. S. Naval Ordnance Teat Station
China Lake
Pasadena
D. A. Kunz
Underwater Ordnance Department
West Arcadia
Kunz
NOTS
Cal Tech
Morris’ Dam
Bern
Idaho
Utah State University
Utah State Road Commission
Los Angeles
U.S. Engineers
Cal Tech Group
Utah
Bear Lake
Bear Lake County Mail's 5246 Real Estate Tax Notices
Bear Lake County tax offices mailed 5,246 real estate tax notices on Monday November 23. This compares with 5,195 last year and shows total charges of $643,460.71 for 1959 versus $617,745.58 in 1958. First installment is due by December 20 without penalty. After that a 2 percent penalty and 8 percent interest apply. Book closes December 21, 1959 to January 1, 1980.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Lake
Booka
Coach James Praises Good Solid Team
Wallace James says the varsity crew includes Larry Piggott Rex Law Gerald Wallen tine Terral Palmer Dennis Parkes Gerald Grimmett Terry Hymas Lynch Pogue Gary Hastings Hap Wallenting Richard Hanson and Grant Passey. He notes the squad needs practice but believes in the potential of the squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Piggott
Rex Law
Gerald Wallentine
Terral Palmer
Dennis Parkes
Gerald Grimmett
Terry’ Hymas
Lynch Pogue
Gary Hastings
Hap Wallenting
Richard Hanson
Grant Passey
Wallace James
The PTA Meeting Topic at Emerson School
Dr. Elivert Himes of Utah State University spoke at Emerson School on the PTA and family role in shaping moral and spiritual values. He urged parents to engage with the PTA to meet modern global challenges and foster responsible citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elivert Himes
Utah State University
Emerson——School
PTA
Dr. Himes
Paria
Idaho
United States
Auto License Sale Opens December First in Idaho
Lake County Assessor announces 1960 vehicle license plates go on sale December 1, 1959 with a January 16 deadline for licensing and January 19 start of strict enforcement for expired plates. Registration extended to January 18 to aid processing. Vehicle title transfers must be completed for all new registrations. Register in your home county to avoid violations of the Idaho registration act. Reserved numbers not held after January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Warren Shrine
Bear
Lake County Assessor
Aea
Commissioner of Law Enforcement
Assensbr
Canada Holds World’s Largest Fisheries Territory
Canada maintains the most expansive fishing grounds globally, spanning vast Arctic and Atlantic waters. The extensive zones support a diverse array of species and long-standing commercial fleets. Government policies govern quotas, licensing, and sustainable practices to manage this resource.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
World
Funeral Rites Held for Bili Walton Poster and Obituary
Funeral services for Bili Walton Poster were held November 1, 1959, in the Logan 14th Ward with Bishop Bradley officiating. The record notes musical selections, prayers, and readings. Mrs Porter died November 18 at age 102, survived by 18 children, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, with much of her life tied to Utah and Wyoming communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Sleight
Salto
Roel Dunn
Bennington
Paris
William Stocker
Peter Grandy
Hugh Rich
Logan
John Stocker
LDS Hospital
John
David
Joe Babmio
Pete Ana
Sreek
Gus
Pete G. Grandy
Claron Allen
Hyrum
Utah
Ida Ward
Brigham City
Rich
Ip’ Logan
Mrr
Eal
Fred Price
Taft’ Budge
Hugh Shepherd
Leslie Bolton
William Rich
Rick Wallentine
Misa Joyce Crawford
O. H. Grimmett
Pari
Bishop
Glenn Ward
Sage
Wyoming
Mgr
Lyman Bunn
Bili Walton
Logan 14Th Ward
Bradley
LaVon Christensen
David England
Quatha Alfred
Wilford G, E
James Walton
Wilford
Earl
Whatcott
Bos Marka
Alfred
Russell Sorenson
Allen
Horace Por
Charles W. Porter
Dn Arm
Mis
T. B
Florence
Allsred
Provo
Joseph
Ethel) Heck
Ogden
Horaes Porter
Walla Walls
Washington
Angus D. Porter
Joel Walton
Alaska
Porter
Morgan County
Star Valley
Cokeville
Porters Visit Angus Porter Home This Weekend
Mr and Mrs Gerald Porter of Tacoma and Mrs Elzo Porter of Olympia visited the Angus Porter home over the weekend completing a family trip between Washington towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Porter
Tacoma
Wash
Myr
Mra
Elzo Porter
Olympia
Angus Porter
Local Bear Lake Sawmill Expands Native Lumber Industry
Ezra J. Poulsen details Lloyd Hansen’s Bear Lake mill between Paris and Bloomington as a growing, year round operation employing four to five men. He notes forest service supervision, sustainable timber harvesting, and regional family legacy in the sawmill trade, urging support for local production and use of native lumber. A showcase of local crafts and potential uses complements the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Hansen
Paris
Bloomington
Hansen
Lloyd
Vin Hansen
Bear Lake
Boyd and
Harley
Tansen
Walter Hoge
Robert Price
Charles
W. Nibley
William Piggott
Joshua Jarvis
Sam Hymas
Forest Service
Han ‘Gon
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Robert Transtrum
Paris Post
James Peterson
Concord
Ira Peterson
Arch Vallentine
Emil Grandy
Dan
Beth West
Mary Ann Parker
Gus F Petello
David Butler
William Trassel
Mont
Keith Hymas
Logan Vis‘ata
Smith Gerlach
Bernard Wilks
M. W. Becker
Eddie
Rupert
Swere
Ise
Otto Bucher
Lorain Gronig
Scheidegger
Howard Churchill
Boda Springs
Mary Stucks
Rock Springs
Ivan ‘Ger
Lander
Mortell
Hilland
Wendell Sticks
Sugar City
Baterday
William Trussell
Sherely
Boymour Jaussi
Rose Kulicke
F. L. Allen
Hyrum Johnson
Johnson
Mes
J. ¥. Bunn
Lodi
Dallas Athay
Carl Trussell
Gilbert Athay
Parallee Kendall
Amy Athay
Jehns
Folke
Dallas Ath By
Debra Ann Smith
Weyn Bird
Danielle Allred
Floyd Bird
Karl Tippets
Vaughn B.tippets
Northern States
Chicago
Afton
Aftoh
Jill Quota Athem
Yerhohd
Shek
Goa
Bern Man
Ezra J. Poulsen
MR. Hansen
Edith Rich
Peterson
St Ovid
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