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Newspaper

Paris Post

Location

Paris, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1941

Page

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Idaho Toll Mounts In September Auto Accidents

A September report from Idaho law enforcement and the safety bureau tallies 28 deaths over the month’s first part as motorists faced a lethal stretch. The toll includes 11 young men, 8 women, 8 elderly men and a three year old, with accidents totaling seven non collision, seven collision, one railroad crossing, and multiple pedestrian and bicycle incidents.

Idaho Law Enforcement Department Safety Bureau Bannock County Lewiston Clearwater County Ogden Utah Uié US 30 Rupert Rexburg Boise Blaine Bingham County Nez Perce Canyon County Fort Hall

District 4 H Club Fair Showed Strong Performance

Results from the District Club Fair highlight Bear Lake and Franklin counties with district Style Dress Review winners Hazel Dawn Ream and Marion Bowden. Bear Lake teams led in Home Products and Boys Demonstrations, with Doyle Matthews singled out as district sheep champion and overall livestock fitter and shower.

Hazel Dawn Ream Bear Lake County Marion Bowden Franklin County Stella Matthews Lois Matthews Rhea Hymas Helen Austin Gwen Hymas

Marie Clayton Weds Frank Knutti in Montpelier

Mrs Emma Clayton of Paris announces the marriage of her daughter Marie to Frank Knutti son of Mr and Mrs John Knutti of Montpelier on Monday September 29th They visited in Salt Lake City Sunday and Monday and returned to Montpelier where Knutti works as clerk at the Union Pacific round house He recently completed nearly two years as a missionary for the LDS church and Mrs Knutti has served as deputy county clerk at the county courthouse.

Emma Clayton Paris Marie Frank Knutti John, Knutti Montpelier Salt Lake City Knutti Union Pacific Roundhouse Southern States LDS Church

Migrant camp in Wilder reports lively season ends with turnover

Wilder Idaho Migratory Labor Camp manager Mr Laurel T Pugmire says the season has been largely successful with 1128 people moving in and out since April 1. As crops like onions lettuce beets and potatoes are harvested a rapid turnover continues though no labor shortage is noted within 10 miles of the camp.

Wilder Idaho Laurel T. Pugmire California Pugmire

Entertain Bridge Club at Montpelier Home

Mrs Sam Tunks hosted her bridge club last Friday afternoon at her Montpelier home. Attendees included Mrs C O Moore Mrs W S Hoge Mrs J B Hann Mrs L L Deardroff Mrs Newell Budge Mrs Tom Jones Mrs Harold Peterson and the hostess. Mrs Budge won high score. Mrs Jones and Mrs Peterson were guests of the club.

Sam Tunks Montpelier C. O. Moore W. S. Hoge J. B. Hann L. L. Deardroff Newell Budge Tom Jones Harold Peterson Tunks Budge Mra [Tones Peterson

Paris Boy Enlists in U S Naval Training at Great Lakes

John R. Lougee of Paris has reported to the U S Naval Training Station at Great Lakes Illinois for a six week boot camp style phase. He will learn primary seaman ship and naval procedure before possible assignment to technical schools or active duty with the fleet. Great Lakes, located on Lake Michigan about forty miles north of Chicago, is the largest U S Navy training center providing 35 percent of the Navy's enlisted personnel from thirteen midwestern states.

John R. Lougee John Lougee Paris U. S Naval Training Station Great Lakes Ill United States Navy Navy U. S U. S. Navy Lake Michigan Chicago United States

Malad Hosts Visiting Families This Sunday

Mr and Mrs Russell Athay and Mr and Mrs Ivan Beck and Dr and Mrs W C Stock visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Chase Pond and their daughter at Malad.

Russell Athay Ivan Beck W. C. Stock Mrs Chase Pond Malad

Mrs Louise Grimmett Returns From Idaho Falls Visit

Mrs Louise Grimmett came home Tuesday after a two week visit with her son J L Grimmett and family in Idaho Falls and daughter Sarah G Hoge and family in Blackfoot. Mrs Hoge accompanied Mrs Grimmett home and will stay a week or so with relatives and friends.

Louise Grimmett J. L. Grimmett Idaho Falls Sarah G. Hoge Blackfoot Hoge Grimmett

Mag na Utah pair travel to Paris to fetch father for winter

Thomas Caldwell and Mrs. Fred McKinley of Magna Utah came to Paris on Sunday to bring their father M. M. Collings to spend the winter in Utah. Mrs. M. H. Collings accompanied them back to Magna to visit relatives and attend conference before returning home.

Thomas Caldwell Fred McKinley Magna Utah Paris M. M. Collings M. H. Collings

Rich Family News Visits in Utah and California

Mr. D. C. Rich and his mother Mrs Mary Rich along with Mr and Mrs Grant Rich drove to Logan last Friday. There they met Dr and Mrs O Neal Rich of Salt Lake City and Mrs Keith Chase of Los Angeles. Mrs Chase will visit relatives for about a month. Grant Rich plans to attend college this winter in Logan. Dr and Mrs O Neal and Mrs Mary Rich return to Salt Lake City where Mrs Rich will reside this winter.

D. C. Rich Mary Rich Grant Rich Logan O'Neal Rich Salt Lake City Keith Chase Los Angeles Chase Grant O'Neal Salt Lake

Burglary at Red Rooster Cafe Reported

Culprits broke the lock on a rear window of the Red Rooster cafe early Saturday, entered the premises, pried into a pinball machine, and stole about ten dollars in nickels along with candy and gum. The case is handled by Mr. and Mrs. Willis Clayton. Indications point to juvenile involvement and warning of serious trouble if such acts continue.

Red Rooster Willis Clayton

Cotton Mattress Program expands with five centers in Bear Lake County

The cotton mattress committee reports five centers in operation at Fish Haven Paris Bennington St Charles and Bloomington with outputs over 125 mattresses. Centers use church or donated buildings. Montpelier lacks a site though workers may join Bennington center. Mildred Haterly noted the program generally progresses well.

Cotton Mattress Committee Bear-Lake County Fish Haven Paris Nington Alfred Howell Cora Wilhelmson St. Charles Hyrum Thompson Bloomington Cassie Innes Art Crane Bennington Montpelier Geneva Mildred Haterly

Vernon Budge Called Into U. S. Army Service

Vernon Budge left Tuesday morning for Salt Lake City after being called into army service. He is a Reserve Officer in the Coastal Artillery and will be stationed at Fort Bliss in Texas. Mrs. Budge and their son will stay with relatives in Logan until living quarters are arranged in Texas.

Vernon Budge Salt Lake City Vernon Coastal Artillery Ft. Bliss Texas

Hirschi Party Visits Paris Friends On Monday

Mr and Mrs Christian Hirschi with Mrs Magdaline Hirschi of Geneva visited Mrs Clara Stucki Mr and Mrs Joe Collings Miss Adeline Tueller and other friends in Paris Monday keeping close ties with local acquaintances during the trip.

Christian Hirschi Magdaline Hirschi Geneva Clara Stucki Joe Collings Adeline Tueller Paris

Mrs Jensen Visits Glenn's Ferry to See Grandson

Mrs. Wm. Jensen traveled last Thursday to Glenn's Ferry Idaho to visit her son and daughter-in-law Mr and Mrs DuWayne Jensen. The main purpose of the trip was to meet her newborn grandson.

Wm. Jensen Glenn's Ferry Idaho Inlaw DuWayne Jensen

Paris Visit By Rich Pond Families Welcomed

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Rich and their daughter Judy arrived in Paris Monday evening. Judy stayed with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Grimmett, while the Riches enjoy a brief vacation. Mrs. Chase Pond and her daughter will visit friends here this week.

Vernon Rich Judy Chase Pond Malad Paris O. H. Grimmett Rich

Weekend visitors to Logan and Salt Lake kin

Mr and Mrs Léwia Shepherd accompanied by Mrs Eliza Shepherd were weekend visitors with relatives and friends in Logan. Eliza Shepherd remained in Logan for a few days then planned to visit Salt Lake to see her ill son and other relatives before returning home.

Léwia Shepherd Eliza Shepherd Logan Salt Lake

Shepherds Visit Montpelier and Bloomington Kin

Mr and Mrs Edwin T Shepherd traveled to Montpelier on Sunday afternoon and returned with their children Mr and Mrs Don Windley and infant. The group then drove to Bloomington that evening to visit Mr and Mrs Gordon Windley. Don Windley and baby returned to Montpelier on Monday.

Edwin T. Shepherd

Birthday Party Honored Mrs Veda Leland At Home

Birthday club hosted a gathering Wednesday evening for Mrs Veda Leland at her West 2nd North residence. Members present included Mrs Margaret Ringle Mrs Leora Taylor Mrs Edith Haddock Mrs Ann Price Mrs Lucille Rogers Mrs Clara Price Mrs Ruby Lewis Mrs Lada Bird Mrs Alberta Lewis and guest Mrs Jenel Sparks. A lovely gift was presented to Mrs Leland, refreshments were served, and a good time was enjoyed.

Birthday Club Veda Leland West 2Nd North Margaret Ringle Leora Taylor Edith Haddock Ann Price Lucille Rogers Clara Price Ruby Lewis Lada Bird Alberta Lewis Jenel Sparks Leland

Idaho Big Game Season Opens October 5 In Idaho Counties

Idaho hunters across 18 counties prepare to start deer season Sunday October 5 with deer visible in the high ranges earlier. The season runs until November 5 in most areas while Bear Lake county opens October 18 for ten days.

Idaho Adams Ada Boise Blaine Butte Custer Elmore Gem Lemhi Owyhee Varley Washington Idaho County Bear Lake County

Pocatello Man Guilty of Illegally Obtaining Unemployment

Walter Barr of Pocatello was found guilty by the Idaho Supreme Court in a unanimous decision for obtaining unemployment benefits under false pretenses. The state seeks recovery of the benefits, with authorities stating the duty to prosecute misuse of state funds.

Supreme Court M. Holden Walter Barr Pocatello District Court Justice Court Bar Supreme Court of State of Idaho White

Paris Red Cross skirts shipped to New Jersey refugees

The Paris Red Cross chapter under Mrs. W. Smith Hoge produced seven wool skirts stamped and labeled by size, then shipped Wednesday to New Jersey for repacking or distribution among refugees. Credits go to the chapter and the assisting women for this effort.

Paris Red Cross

Lawrence Burger Named New Age Teacher at Fielding High

Lawrence Burger of Denver Colorado is the new Vocational Agriculture instructor at Fielding High School. He taught at Lowell Wyoming for two years and began duties this week. Mrs Burger and their 14 year old daughter plan to move to Paris next week to join him.

Lawrence Burger Denver Colorado Fielding High School Burger Lowell Wyo

Beet Labor Shortage Hits Franklin County Fields

A beet harvest labor shortage prompts urgent outreach in Franklin County. Pulling and topping begin October 5 for about six weeks. wages set by the government from 85 cents to 1.30 per ton. Housing and some board provided. workers to bring bedding. Transportation from here to Preston provided by Sugar Co. representative to visit Bear Lake area October 3 at set times in Fish Haven, Bloomington, Paris, Ovid, Bern, Montpelier, Georgetown.

Franklin Preston Sugar Elds Bear Lake Fish Haven Charles Bloomington Noor Paris Ovid Bern Montpelier Georgetown

Returns Received on Third County Lamb Pool

The third Bear Lake county lamb pool yielded 403 lambs marketed at Omaha. Fat lambs fetched 11.69 per hundred while feeders sold at 10.75. Thirty-two yearlings brought 10.00 per hundred. The county agent DeVere Tovey says this may be the last pool unless more lambs are listed for another shipment.

Bear Lake County Omaha DeVere Tovey

Mona Hill Resigns as County Agent Secretary

Mona Hill resigned her position as Secretary to the County Agent effective September 30. Thelma Bateman of Bloomington will replace her. Mona plans to leave Friday with her parents for Spokane to join her husband Robert Hill in establishing their future home. Ona has assisted in the office for two years and many friends regret her leaving.

Mona Hill DeVere Tovey Thelma Bateman Bloomington Hill Mona Sim E. Hymas Liberty Spokane Wash Robert—Hil Ona

Fielding High wins two football games in week

Fielding High School football team coached by Jensen won twice, edging Bancroft 6 to 0 on Friday in a rain slicked, wet field and defeating Lava Hot Springs 14 to 0 on Wednesday. Ringle sparked the offense with a 380 yard pass to set up the first score and a 25 yard TD pass later.

Jensen Fielding High Bancroft Lava Hot Springs Lade Ringle Theouchdown Cheelson Doyle Matthews Fielding

Idaho Truck and Bus Owners Urged to Respond

Idaho truck and bus owners were urged by Commissioner J L Balderaton to return complete forms this week for a national defense inventory begun by Governor Chase A Clark. The survey aims to create centralized records of trucks trailers and buses to improve defense transport, with 35 000 trucks and 250 buses in Idaho.

Idaho Commissioner of Motor Vehicles J. L. Balderaton National Defense Chase A. Clark Highway Traffic Advisory Committee War Department Federal Works Agency Public Roads Administration WPA

Bloomington Bo y Receives Degree at Michigan Uni

University of Michigan awarded 665 degrees to students finishing MIS1 Summer session. Edward L. Hart of Bloomington Idaho earned his Master of Arts degree in the summer commencement list.

University of Michigan Edward L. Hart Bloomington Idaho

Bishop and Mrs Grimmett Attend Salt Lake Conference

Bishop and Mrs O H Grimmett left Wednesday for Salt Lake City to attend a conference for the remainder of the week.

Bishop O. H. Grimmett Salt Lake City

Literary club gathering at Mrs Athay home

Mrs Mabel Athay hosted a Literary club gathering Monday evening with members Mrs Amy Athay Mrs Helen Crawford Mrs Lilly Lauritzen Mrs Lucille Crawford Mrs Ellen Black Mrs Veda Jensen Mrs Melinda Reben tisch Miss Mona Athay and guest Mrs Brockbank. Mrs Lucille Crawford reviewed the book On Borrowed Time.

Mabel Athay Amy Athay Helen Crawford Lilly Lauritzen Lucille Crawford Ellen Black Veda Jensen Melinda Rebentisch Mona Athay Helen Brockbank Mrs Athay Brockbank

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Ohio Onrs Marie Clayton Entertain Bridge Club Paris Boy U.S. Naval Training RED Rooster Cafe U. S. Army Michigan Uni
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