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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1951
Page
1
A multipart article outlines how Rural High District No 1 funds its schools from state aid based on ADA attendance, local taxes, and a capital project. It explains revenue sources, budget structure, and the roles of the board and superintendent in disbursements and contracting practices.
A list of upcoming events includes dances and balls such as Harvest Ball, Snow Ball, and Junior Prom in Paris and Fielding. Clubs and organizations like the American Legion, Lions Club, FFA, Gleaners, and Pep Club sponsor functions across Paris 1st and 2nd Wards and Paria 1st and 2nd Wards.
An Alcoholic Recovery Clinic is established in Lava Hot Springs Idaho to aid recovery from alcoholism. It serves Idaho and nearby states, with a staff including a recovered director from Salt Lake City and a team of medical and counseling professionals. Loans from the Idaho State Committee on Alcoholism fund treatment, with applications directed to Mahlin Hansen in Boise.
Dr Alfred Popma of Boise rec eives faculty status in the post graduate cancer course at University of Oregon Medical School. Dr Reed J Rich of Montpelier a State Medical Board member joins 28 doctors in the five day program as the Idaho public health department backs the effort to make every doctor office a cancer detection center.
Grace gridsters ran up 33 points defeating the Fielding Spartans who managed eight first downs. Grace scored two touchdowns in each of the first two quarters and one in the final period to reach 14 first downs while Fielding was penalized for 75 yards. The Spartans have three away games remaining at Bancroft Soda Springs and Montpelier in October.
Thirteen Bear Lake residents earned elk permits in the Swan Valley and Heise hunts in eastern Idaho for November 24 to 28. A total of 2552 applications were received. Bear Lake County permit receivers include Calvin Buhler Bern J V Dunn Ed Lyon Floyd Lewis Alvin Parker Curtiss Pugmire Rich Vernal Doman Bertha Doman Rufus Doman D H Roderick Owen Stephens and D J Stephens, all from Montpelier or St Charles and nearby towns.
Farrell Johnson was injured last Friday when his horse fell during cattle work in Laketown. He sustained a back fracture and is reported in satisfactory condition at Bear Lake Hospital in Montpelier.
The City Council proclaims Saturday October 13 as Clean-up Day for Pans Rubbish in any container placed at the roadside. The free haul-away service runs that day only, urging residents to tidy property before winter.
Monty White and Carlos Rigby both 15 years old killed a 500 pound black bear last Friday afternoon. The Rigby family saw the bear in a tree at the yard rear after returning home. They brought the bear down with high powered rifles, skinned it, and will tan the hide for a rug.
Floyd Lewis was promoted to post office clerk number 43 on Monday replacing Mrs Al Mira Hawken who resigned. Postmaster Lloyd Passey announced the change as Mrs Hawken’s departure. Mr and Mrs Arthur Pendrey of Logan and Mr and Mrs Don Sparks of Bountiful left Sept 28 for Lawrence Kansas to visit Mr and Mrs Reed Roberts and daughter at the University of Kansas where Mr Roberts pursues a doctorate in entomology focusing on mosquito control with Mrs Roberts being the former Marie Pendrey.
Seminary students plan a Community Birthday Calendar project starting October to raise funds for a motion picture machine. Ward chairs will lead contact with businesses and Bear Lake homes from October 4, aiming to finish by month end with patron support. The calendar will include townspeople birth dates and community events, promoting local merchants and friendship. The Literary club met with Beth West reviewing Both My Patients Were Zulus by James B. McCord MOD.
The paper recalls a publishing error when deer season was listed as October 1 to 31 instead of October 16. Readers phoned repeatedly to correct the hunting date, and editors apologized for the mistake while explaining the impact on subscribers.
Thirty seven Paris Lions and guests attended a dinner at the Paris First Ward meeting house. USAC's Ross Holland of Logan gave an illustrated talk on Old Mexico with slides and displays, covering attire and sports and bullfighting.
Mr and Mrs Bert Nelson of Bloomington report their son Richard was wounded in Korea and is now recovering at a hospital in Japan.
A trousseau tea at the Bunderson home in St Charles honored Maralyn Bunderson, recently married to Marriner Bingham of Mooneyville Utah. Guests enjoyed decor of sweet peas and asters as local relatives offered greetings and gifts. The program featured two vocal solos, two piano solos, and a vocal trio with several community members participating.
Announce engagement and forthcoming marriage of Ida Carmena Stewart to Weldon Dean Hoff. Ida is a former Fielding High student now at Montpelier High. groom’s family includes Mr. and Mrs W Evan Hoff of Georgetown. Also notes Mel Schenck’s two week Boise visit and plans to return to Pomona California soon.
High Priests of the Bear Lake Stake organized a major relief project for Joseph Parker, whose Lanark ward home burned. 25 volunteers began rebuilding, with 17 then 20 joining over three days, completing the exterior of a 32 by 28 foot house before winter. Mrs Parker and the Ward Relief Society provided a midday luncheon. Pres Fred J Price led the effort, stressing unity and fellowship.
The Home Nursing instructor-training course planned for October 8 to 19 was postponed indefinitely after only three of ten required participants enrolled. Local Red Cross officials regret the cancellation but may reschedule if sufficient interest returns.
Mrs. George Schoper and L. P. Geertner of Montpelier are to attend the annual Idaho Division American Cancer Society Board meeting in Boise Ont 13. President Leo J. Falk announced the budget will be reviewed officers elected and policy set for the coming year. District Commanders are advisory on field activities.
Funeral services for Ethel Jane Van Noy were held Monday in Salt Lake City. She died at her home there Saturday morning. Born November 29, 1887, in Garden City Utah, she was the daughter of Levi J Dustin and Jane Sims Dustin. She married Thomas L Van Noy, who survives. Also surviving are a brother Oliver G Dustin of Layton Utah and four sisters Mrs Wallace Brown of Liberty Mrs J T Elsen of Kelso Washington Mrs Alvin Tueller of Montpelier and Mrs Edna Keddington of Salt Lake City.
A list from Bear Lake Memorial Hospital records admissions from Sept. 23 to Oct. 2 including Kenneth Quayle Dingle major surgery and Sept. 30 release, Keith McClellan Montpelier major surgery Sept. 30 release, Wade Smith Georgetown major surgery Oct. 1 release, Merrill Crane Bennington Sept. 27 medical Sept. 29, Richard Stoddard Georgetown Sept. 28 medical Sept. 23 release, Mrs J N Transtrum St Charles Sept. 29 medical, Farrell Johnson Laketown Sept. 29 medical. Accidents: Richard son of LaMar Thornock Sage Sept. 29, and Jolene Nelson Montpelier Sept. 29 to Oct. 2. Births: daughter Olsen Ovid Sept. 25. daughter Budge Montpellier Sept. 28. son Nate Dingle Sept. 23. son Griffiths Montpelier Sept. 30.
The Harvest Ball is planned for October 26 at the pavilion. Attendees are invited to attend the season's biggest dance event with music and dancing in a festive setting.
The family of the late James Humpherys thanks friends for acts of kindness at the graveside service. Daughters of Utah Pioneers met September 27 with Gertrude Price. Anona Grandy presented Mary Jane Whitehead history. Della Scheidegger sang and Edna Law with Euelah Bird led a lesson They Came in 1851. Refreshments were served by Gertrude Price and Eliza B. Cock.
Bielding PTA outlines integrated study and social activities for 1951 52 with a October 10 PTA assembly kickoff. Notables include artists Sanders and Lowell Barr and a back to school theme. Officers and committees are listed with membership details.
Funeral services for James M. Humpherys 84 of Logan were held Monday in Logan Steward chapel and burial planned in Paris. He died Saturday in a Logan hospital after a long life as a southern Idaho farmer and LDS Church member. Surviving relatives include a son in Idaho Falls and a daughter in Malad with several grandchildren.
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