Local Soldier Remembers Year Across Oceans and Frontiers
Dale Parker writing from Le Mans France to his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Parker recalls a year in the army, crossing oceans and traveling through nearly 20 states and Europe. He notes 28 points ending May 12 with battle stars and service, and jokes about returning home or rejoining for three more years. The letter ends with a Wiener roast hosted by the Paris Ward teachers at J. B. Hann home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Parker
le Mans
France
Ronald Parker
Bear Lake
U. S
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Chicago
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Atlantic Ocean
England
Paris
LaHarre
Metz
Nancy
Luxembourg
Luxembourg City
Moselle and
Rhine
Germany
Germny
Bavarian Alps
Cherchoslovakia
Austria
Army of Occupation
LeMans
Nearly 200000 Rainbow Trout Released in County
Dana Messenger reports multiple plantings of rainbow trout in the county. Releases include 40 000 fish on Sept 21 in Bear Lake and Sept 24 in Bloomington area creeks and lake, with further 40 000 on Sept 25 in Paris Ovid Mill and Montpelier creeks and 40 000 on Sept 26 in Georgetown Creek and Thomas Fork. Bear River fish arrival planned later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana Messenger
Bear Lake
St. Charles Creek
Bloomington Creek
Bloomington Lake
Paris
Ovid
Mill
Montpelier
Georgetown Creek
Thomas Fork
Messenger
Bear River
District OPA Handles Points for Institutional Food Users
Idaho district OPA rationing to institutional users including hotels restaurants schools and hospitals continues meats fats and sugar remain under control Raymond F Luekenga former slaughter control specialist will manage the program allotments every two months start November-December about 1400 institutional users in Idaho district with local boards to ease workloads as offices close October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond F. Luekenga
Idaho
Bloomington native advances to Master Sergeant in U.S. Army
Orlo Stevens son of Mr and Mrs A Stevens of Bloomington earns promotion to Master Sergeant in the Finance Department. He is stationed in China where he has served for 380 months.
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Orlo Stevens
A. Stevens
Bloomington
Finance Department
U. S. Army
Sgt. Stevens
China
Pfc Warner Kulicke Lands on Honshu With 27th Division
Pfc Warner W Kulicke of Company E 105th Infantry Regiment has landed on Honshu with the 27th Infantry Division the first AGF unit to travel by air into Japan proper He is the son of Mr and Mrs William Kulicke of Paris Idaho and was among the first doughboys to begin the American occupation of Japan Kulicke previously saw action with the 27th Division on Okinawa He was a farm worker before enlisting in December 1943 and has now been overseas fourteen months The 27th Tokyo Express Division pushed across the Pacific through Makin Eniwetok Saipan and Okinawa and has occupied the area
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Tokyo
Warner W. Kulicke
105Th
Honshu
Japan
William Kulicke
Paris
Idaho
Kulicke
Okinawa
Church Urges Careful Driving to Conference
The First Presidency urges church members traveling to the October Semi annual Conference to drive slowly and cautiously. They warn of increasing automobile accidents caused by reckless driving especially among youths and those under liquor influence. The message emphasizes avoiding night driving and guarding against others’ careless driving for the safety of human life.
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Sveed
Bear Lake County Dominates State Fair Hampshire Sheep Prizes
At the Blackfoot Fair Bear Lake county won most Hampshire sheep prizes. Murry Matthews of Liberty earned multiple firsts across ram lamb ewe one year and pen categories. Bill Matthews also claimed top finishes and a $25 prize in the Hampshire Special pen. C N Carlson of Sharon took top ram lambs and second and first in specialist categories. The Matthews brothers secured major awards including aged ram champion and yearling ram.
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Blackfoot
Bear Lake County
Hampshire
America
Murry Matthews
Liberty
American Hampshire Association
C. N. Carlson
Sharon
Matthew Brothers of Liberty
Sheep show results list first and second place by category
The note records first and second places for aged ewe yearling ewe ewe lamb and breeders, plus a pen and four lambs of either sex.
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Srgtrarrry
October 7 Proclaimed Fire Prevention Week
President Truman declares the week beginning October 7 as Fire Prevention Week and urges careful use of fire. Forest officials note most fires in forests come from human carelessness, with 44 acres burned in 1945 across the Cache National Forest.
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Truman
James O. Stewart
Cache National Forest
Forest Service
Meeting of Daughters of Utah Pioneers at Camp Elizabeth
The Camp Elizabeth unit of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers met at Relic Custodian Elrza B. Cook's home on Sept. 27. The program included a song, prayer, a Deseret Collings Rich history reading, two vocal numbers by Mrs. Winonda Shirley, a lesson on Pioneer Day celebrations, and a chorister led musical program. Refreshments were served and guests welcomed.
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Camp Elizabeth
The
Daughters of Utah Pioneers
Elrza B. Cook
Deseret Collings Rich
Winonda Shirley
Fish Haven
Earry
Newtons head to Soda Springs in search of Mrs Mayo Krosuc
Mr and Mrs LaVan Nelson and Mr and Mrs W G Christensen of Pocatello travel to Soda Springs Saturday night to retrieve Mrs Mayo Krosuc. The party, seeking her, reflects local ties and travel after sunset.
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LaVan Nelson
W. G. Christensen
Pocatello
Soda Springs
Mayo Krosuc
Predatory Animal Control Board Elect New Directors
On September 18, Bear Lake Predatory Animal Control board elected a new board of directors. Members include Tim Matthews Ernest Bartschi Edward Bischoff Milton Smith Ernest Howel and Willard E Kunz as secretary. Alfred Hirschi of Wardboro was hired as trapper for eight months starting October 1 to cover the large county and territory. Melvin Smith of Pocatello discussed problems and cooperation needed with the board and district agent for Fish and Wildlife Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Lake
Hirschi
Former Principal Defends Girls After School Transfer
Wallace H. Grandy writes that Dolores Loveland and Nelda Negus of Garden City completed seventh and eighth grade work at North Rich High and should not be denied credits. He notes Laketown’s combined grades mix due to small class size and asserts the girls could handle high school work. Milford Loveland contributed the letter.
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Dolores Loveland
Nelda Negus
Garden City
Fielding High School
North Rich High School
Delores Loveland
North Rich
Laketown
Wallace H. Grandy
Milford Loveland
County Agent Recommends DDT for Sheep Tick Spray
On September 28 Dr. H C Manus of the University of Idaho met with the County Agent to discuss DDT uses in insect control. DDT spray for sheep ticks gives excellent results and is simpler than dipping. It is also recommended for cattle lice. information is available from the County Agent.
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H. C. Manus
University of Idaho
Quotas Hold Steady for Idaho OPA in October
Idaho OPA district rationing officials in Boise report October quotas will stay largely the same as the prior two months. They urge vehicle owners to recap in time as new tires are uncertain and a large backlog of tire certificate applications strains local war price and rationing boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
OPA
Boise
State Police Warning to Parents on Underage Driving
State Police Lt. Wm. G. Maughan warns parents not to let children under 16 drive after dark. Violators will be picked up and dealt with by law. He adds that those without a license or under age 14 are also subject to enforcement.
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Wm. G. Maughan
Police Maughan
Liberty men send choice lambs to Omaha market
Matthew brothers and other Liberty residents shipped their lambs to Omaha last week. The County Agent praised the lot as a choice bunch, indicating quality and good condition for sale.
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Matthew Brothers
Others of
Liberty
Omaha
Two Men From Utah and Idaho Bonded in Cattle Rustling Case
Sheriff Bunderson reports Charles Raymond Smith of Ogden Utah and Thomas Smith of Fish Haven Idaho arrested September 9 on cattle rustling charges. They appeared before Justice Hoge on September 10 and waived hearing, bound over to District Court opening November 6. Each man released on $500 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton P. Bunderson
Charles Raymond Smith
Ogden
Utah
Thomas Smith
Fish Haven
Idaho
Bunderson
Justice of the Peace V
Pocatello Man Sentenced After Burglary Case
Vv H Jensen of Pocatello was arrested September 21 in Montpelier for first degree burglary of the Shell Service Station leased by Verna Peterson. Loot noted as 20 in cash. Jensen pled guilty and received a suspended sentence of three months in Bear Lake County Jail Paris after waiving preliminary hearing.
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Vv. H. Jensen
Pocatello
Montpelier
Alton P. Bunderson
Jensen
Verna Peterson
Leeright
Dairy Feed Subsidy Payments Scheduled for July September
Subsidy payments for dairy feed will be issued through the county AAA office in October. The rate is 45 cents per cwt for whole milk and 3 cents per pound of butterfat for all areas and/or butter produced and sold.
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County Aaa
Fielding High Ready to Open Football Season at Soda Springs
Fielding High football opens Friday with a trip to Soda Springs. About 30 players practiced hard for two weeks and expect a strong season as the squad fields a heavy line averaging 170 pounds and a 155 pound backfield. Roughly 25 players slated to travel.
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Fielding High
Soda
Soda Springs
Sailor in Talladega Helps Move Occupation Troops to Japan
Pharmacist Mate 2nd Class Averill Arnell Pugmire of St Charles Idaho served on the USS Talladega, first ship to dock in Tokyo Bay with occupation troops. The vessel carried units of the 1st Cavalry Division to Yokohama on Sept 2, the same day surrender terms were signed nearby. Awarded American and Asiatic-Pacific campaigns and Philippine Liberation ribbons, Pugmire has been in the Navy 24 months and hopes to return home soon.
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Averill Arnell Pugmire
St. Charles
Idaho
Japan
Talladega
Tokyo
First Cavalry Division
Pigmore
Yokohama
Missouri
Tokyo Bay
Alabama
San Francisco
Iwo Jima
Okinawa
Philippines
Pugmire
Stucki Family Heads to Oregon and American Lakes
Mr and Mrs E W Stucki and daughter Afton and 1/c and Mrs Willard Stucki and son left Thursday for Shelton Oregon and American Lakes. They were also accompanied by Mrs Eliza Stucki who will visit her son a few days.
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E. W. Stucki
Afton
Willard Stucki
Shelton
Oregon
American Lakes
Eliza Stucki
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Flrat
J. B. Hann
Washington, D. C
Gen. Douglas
Sah Hne
District Opa
Sgt
Pfc
Warner Kulicke
Church
Hiroshima
Predatory Animal Control Board
Cunningham Comes
Washington
D. C
Winfield Scott Cunningham
USN
Wake Island
Springs
Sat Rt És
IHE
Solomon Wlans
Albuquerque
N.mes
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