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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1955
Page
1
Fragments describe harsh winter conditions near Lake City and along the Platte River. Relief teams and families faced frozen bodies and missing persons as fires, wolves, and a tragic toll affected the community. The report mentions a wagon train, travel from Utah, and ongoing search and camp life amid extreme cold.
The Bear Lake Stake Genealogical Convention will be held Sunday October 9. Stake and Ward leaders are requested to attend the 10 a.m. meeting in the Seminary building. The public is invited to the 2 p.m. session in the tabernacle.
The Spartans were defeated 20 to 7 at Soda Springs in a homecoming night game played under lights. Spartans struggled with the glow as many local players faced their first night game. Next, Fielding travels to Bancroft and Grace hosts on Oct 21, with Montpelier visit on Nov 4.
The Camp Amanda Daughters of Utah Pioneers held a meeting at Capt Irene Calder’s home as Captain Calder was released. Maxine Calder was voted in as Captain with Claudia Pope as 1st Vice Captain Leone Loveland as 2nd Vice Captain and Althea Satterthwaite as secretary. Other officers to be elected later. Those in attendance included Donna Groll Dolores Smith Agnes Brooker Mable Wamsley Nina Sorenson Pearl Hyden and the hostess.
The Bear Lake Memorial Hospital report lists admitted patients by name and residence with dates in late September and early October for medical major surgeries and minor procedures. It also notes several births and weekend visits by relatives and friends to patients.
A 62 year old Washington Elementary School building in Montpelier was gutted by a fire of unknown origin early Friday. About 160 students lose books and supplies as classrooms move to other buildings and a bond plan for an $800000 replacement is considered.
J W Tippetts from the University of California was named director of campus planning and development at Brigham Young University in Provo Utah. He will oversee BYU expansion projects totaling about 16 million dollars including heritage halls and health center buildings while the Tippetts family prepares to move to Orem Utah.
Those enjoying the affair were Mesara and Mesdames Owen Watterson Hilmont Crawford Charles Innes Sam Tunks Owen Stevens Bob Kerns Heith Varner and Wm igenaon.
Fragmentary gossip item describes Mrs Hugh Shepherd attending a teachers convention and Hugh visiting his sister Mrs Don Windley and family. It mentions Friday afternoon activities and a supper party Saturday evening with husbands and friends, plus a note on William Jensen enjoying an arena game.
Dr Spencer H Rich received a city permit at Monday’s council meeting to erect an office building on his Main Street lot between the 36 Sleight building and Lowe Drug Store. He aims to begin soon and may add space for other businesses and possibly apartments along with office quarters for his use.
Joe Lewis of Paris escaped unharmed after a 1950 Mercury rolled over several times and struck a pole on highway 89 near Ovid. Investigating officer George Ramey said the mishap occurred about 1 a.m. Sunday when a passing car led Lewis to veer onto the shoulder and lose control.
The St Charles Relief Society held its opening social on Thursday October 27 at 2 oclock with President Hazel Transtrum presiding and Counselor Wanda Rich directing a program including Bong Let Us All Press On prayer by Vilda Pugmire vocal solo Verona Bunderson reading Ada Pugmire piano solo Jennie Hem mert vocal trio Velda Michaelson Ardeth Mecham and ValLois Barker retold story Madge Hoge musical reading Norma Arnell vocal duet Mildred Anderson and Verona Bunderson benediction Iola Bunderson Refreshments served after the program.
The Wilson School PTA hosted an Open House on Monday evening September 26 with faculty as hosts. Topics included milk for lunches securing music stands and PTA membership drive. In room visits teachers explained goals for the year. Twenty eight memberships were sold and forty interested parents attended with all five teachers present.
Mr and Mrs Charles Crawford on a trip to St Anthony with their daughter Mrs Winn Taylor recount a remarkable park sighting. A coyote approached their car after leaving the park and accepted candy and cookies, an unusual event noted by Charlie Crawford before they returned home.
Mir and Mrs Oscar L Booth celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with an open house at their St Charles home on Sunday September 25. They wed in Paris Idaho on September 25 1905 and later were sealed in the Logan Utah Temple. Booth was born October 28 1882 in Harplin Sweden. They are parents of three children two living Ralph and Preléon Booth and have five grandchildren.
Fielding High School PTA invites participation for the season theme Understanding the Tie Between Home and School. Senator Eldon Cook will report on the Governors Conference on Education in Boise and discuss questions on school aims building needs financing and staffing. The meeting is Thursday Oct 6 at 8 p.m. at Fielding High School.
Sixty nine parents and teachers attended Emerson PTA's first meeting. The assembly split by grades with teachers outlining goals for the year. A room prize went to the second grade and door prizes were awarded to Norman Roberts and Wande Erickson. Pop was served by the officers.
Frank Nye came home from Bear Lake Hospital Monday after several days of confinement following a heart attack.
Mr Eldon Lewis Mrs Eldon Lewis and Carla were Sunday dinner guests at the Wayne Humpherys home in Dingle.
Weekend move introduces Mr. and Mrs J P Healer and family to Emily Rich residence on South Main Street. Other notes report Mr. and Mrs D B Haddock attending a Salt Lake conference, visiting Wayne Haddock in Tooele, and local gatherings. Paria 2nd ward held first Relief Society meeting with Mrs Wm Lauritzen delivering a theology lesson to forty three members. Social hour followed with Haddock and Marle Armatage hosting refreshments.
Local Preston Chamber of Commerce put up a highway sign at Ovid claiming the shortest time and most scenic route to Salt Lake City. Residents say the claims are false and misleading, aiming to divert tourist traffic via Strawberry Canyon. Businesses across the region plan to counter with signs stating true travel facts over Logan Canyon.
The Lee Ann Dress Shop, run by Mrs. Ethel Jensen and Mrs. Nora ymas, closed at the start of October after eight years. The shop occupied the former bank quarters in the Kastoria Building.
Wilson PTA selects The Future Starts Now as the year theme. The planning outline includes October child development with Dr Carver. November film Little School Blouse in the Red from the U of U. December children’s program. January health and safety with guests. February Founders Day. March guest speaker from USAC. April program by exchange students from USAC.
The Fielding Chapter of Future Homemakers of Africa held their first meeting of the year on Sept 21. They elected Mrs Della Hulme as chapter mother and chose officers led by President Meurine Atha and Vice President Mary Jane Rich. The group discussed parliamentary procedure and a beautification project for school city and state with aims to promote homemaking leadership democracy and good will.
Local sportsmen plan opening day Saturday October eight for a split deer season running October eight to thirty one and November ten to twenty. Hunters expect plentiful deer but warn persistent effort will be needed to bag a fleet foot buck as frosts colored leaves and light mountain snow have affected conditions.
An events list covers October activities across communities including harvest balls, Homecoming, dances, PTA meetings, farm bureau banquets, legion events, basketball games, and school concerts. Notable items feature St Charles, Fielding, Paris, Ovid, Emerson, Montpelier, and Farm Bureau gatherings with multiple Gold and Green Balls and leadership events scattered throughout the month.
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