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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1960
Page
1
Mrs. Wealthy Sutton Frackrell of Preston visited with the Collings circle. Many readers took weekend trips to Pocatello Idaho Falls Logan Rexburg and other towns with relatives and friends. Traveling families included the Watterson and Parker households with multiple stops and returns across several states.
Weekend guests at the Otto Bucher home include Alvin Miss Gretta Beef Logan and Ina Sparks of Kent Washington. Gladys Schideg ger Shriver and son Glen of Green River Wyoming return from Porta Whiter Alaska after two years in the armed forces. Dewin Hansen visited in Logan last Saturday. Neo Lauriel Athay Mra George Palmer and Mr Mrs Walter Bird were Logan visitors Thursday. Arthur Eborns attended a grandson Bart Eborn testimonial at Lanark Sunday evening. Dar gell Eborn had a birthday party Thursday in Lazerk.
A beef cutting demonstration is set for Friday October 14 at 10:00 a.m. in the Montpelier 2nd Ward L D 8 church with Herb Wright showing how to cut half a beef and identify cuts. The Thigh meeting is open to everyone and is sponsored by Bear Lake County Home Demonstration Council with Scott Tueller, local store manager, in cooperation.
Student leaders Charles Piggott LuAnn Loveland Jean Piggott Penny Kimball and Brother Hall organize the Harvest Ball to be held at the Pavilion on Saturday October 27 at 8 30 p m Bach ward will be represented by a Harvest Queen to reign at the gala nat fair. Enthusiasm runs high as students expect the event to be a yearly highlight.
Lanark residents share family gatherings birthdays and visits. DeVerl Passey family moved from Liberty to Lanark with Mrs Leo Passey. Lynda Afay birthday at Byron Eborns. Darrell Eborn birthday supper attended by Eborn and Parker families. Harlan Eborn visited Keith Sorenson in Ovid. 4 H members joined Udell Roberts and Wilbur Brown at Bear Lake Hot Springs. Mission Testimonial for Bart Eborn well attended. Irwin Parker and Don Stucki families visited Paris. Melvin Passey had major surgery in Soda Springs hospital.
James Marshall announced the 18th annual Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts convention to be held in Idaho Falls on November 13 14 15. Local committees cover arrangements program entertainment housing and parking publicity soil stewardship prizes and exhibits. The theme is Water and Soil Their Development and Use and the public is invited to attend any or all parts.
Jeanette Passey a student nurse at Ricka College Rexburg was elected to lead the Idaho State Student Nurses Association at its Idaho Falls convention. Others named include Ann O'Brien first vice president Billie Jen Frost recording secretary Rosalie Rule corresponding secretary Delta Smith treasurer and Lynda Widdison nominating chair. Passey resides in Lanark.
Dan C. Bibb invites written bids up to October 15, 1960 for 10 percent acre hay land south of Paris City limits along the highway. The parcel is partly alfalfa and partly wild meadow. Bid submission required. Bibb reserves right to accept or reject any or all bids.
Mrs. Della Scheidegger of Paris suffered significant facial and upper body burns while cooking at home last Thursday. She was hospitalized at Bear Lake Memorial for treatment of injuries to her face and upper body.
The Pocatello Navy Recruiting station announced seventeen men and one woman enlisted in September. Names include Russell Kent Sorenson James Tillman Betty Gordon Willecke Ellis Steven Russell Richard Feldstedt Neil Johnson James Russell Yunker Jack Patten and Karen Henry. Enlistees hail from Pocatello Soda Springs Preston Star Route Rockland Blackfoot American Falls and nearby areas.
Bill Williams at the Pocatello Navy Recruiting Station announces area high school students can learn about the Regular Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps. Applications must reach Educational Testing Service by November 18. About 1600 nationwide will enter fall programs at 52 participating colleges.
Bear Lake County Commissioners invite sealed bids to install a new lighting system at the County Courthouse in Paris Idaho. Specifications from County Clerk Sam V. Tunkety with a $25 refundable fee per set. Bids due by 12 a m Thursday October 27 1960. Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids.
Proposal to advertise a Swan Flat unit timber sale on the Paria Ranger District Garden City Canyon drainage in Utah. About 40 acres with an estimated 200 Mbd ft gross volume. Bid details and final terms to be announced after final advertisement.
Miss Linda Rae Kearl married Paul D. Lewis of Salt Lake City September 30 at her parents home in Round Valley. Bishop Norman Weston officiated. Reception in Laketown recreation hall followed. The couple will reside in Salt Lake City where both are employed.
On Monday October 3 seven French Seminary plaques heard missionaries discuss present day work. Elder Dale Weaton from Garden City shared experiences in Louisiana Texas and Mississippi and offered gospel reasons for their studies. Earlier Elder DeVon Hirschi from St Charles spoke on his mission in England.
Bear Lake County announces a 7 PM banquet at Montpelier Stake Recreation Center on October 19 honoring Idaho Congressman Hamer Budge and Utah Congressman Aldouis Dixon. Budge retires after this term. Dixon, long leader of USU Logan, will discuss national international and local issues.
Greatly improved local telephone service will be effective November 6 for Bear Lake County users. Toll free calling will connect Montpelier and Paris communities. Utah customers will reach Paris toll free but not Montpelier. A new directory with calling instructions will be mailed before service date. Your new number will arrive November 2.
The 1939 Ford of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Wallentine was stolen from Montpelier Thursday evening. Police traced it to a parking lot by Friday evening and returned the car to the couple Saturday morning with no damage reported. A second car was stolen the same night and later found wrecked near Dingle, likely a joyride by kids.
Hunters spent Saturday in light rain as opening weekend got under way for the hunting season. Many pursued geese with limited success while enthusiasm ran high for the big game start planned for the following Saturday with campers lining up Friday night for an early start.
Members of the Paris Lions club are soliciting the birthday calendar for the coming year. The drive began Thursday and many Lions are still selling calendars. If you have not been contacted, seek out a Lions member to purchase.
Delma Sorenson joined Mr and Mrs DeLoy Sorenson for a Nevada trip to visit their daughter and family. A Fireside at the Stake Tabernacle drew a large turnout Sunday evening. Eva Johnson led the Relief Society talk and Ruth Beck gave the Theology lesson. Ivy Jensen and Hazel L Peterson planned Salt Lake City conference travel. A MIA speech program featured Ina Peterson Mae Sorenson Hazel L Peterson Ruth Beck Audrey Nielson Brent Olsen and the Olsen and Phelps couples.
This week officials announced a rate increase to Montpelier levels with 50 cent higher charges for residences and 2.75 dollars more for business lines. The impact is expected to be mitigated for most residents by the availability of free calls to Montpelier.
The ASN S IDE Alumni committee plans a homecoming for former Albion State Normal and Southern Idaho College of Education students on October 22 on Albion campus now occupied by Magic Valley Christian College. Activities include a Bocock Hall afternoon meeting a banquet in the early evening a variety show in Bocock auditorium or a dance at the Elks Hall in Burley with special regard for graduates whose class year ends in 0. Committee chair Keith Amade invites all interested persons as a personal invitation due to an inadequate mailing list.
Fourteenth year program under way this term reports fifteen of last year's seminary graduates pledged to enroll in a Book of Mormon class. They meet daily at 7 45 a.m. with Mrs Ray M Hall teaching the course includes reading the book in full and discussing its principles.
Fielding High School P T A will hold a meeting Thursday October 13th at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Willis G Nelson Bear Lake County schools superintendent will be guest speaker with special music numbers. The public is invited.
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