Red Cross Selects Paris Chapter Committee Heads
The American Red Cross Paris Chapter met in the county commissioner's room with L. L. Deardorff presiding. Committees named include Junior Red Cross Mrs Henry Sparks, Finance A W Shephard, War Fund Jesse Matthews, Nutrition Mrs L L Cook, Home Service Mrs A W Shep, Production Mrs W Smith Hoge, Public Information Keith Warner, Disaster Relief Burdette Pugmire. Members contributing one dollar or more in the last War Fund Drive join as members and future meeting dates will be announced widely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Paris
Court House
L. L. Deardorff
Red Cross
Henry Sparks
Cleneth Arnell Frome
Home Service
A W_ Shepherd
W Smith Hoge
Keith Warner
Burdette Pugmire
Future Farmers Elect Club Officers for the Year
The Fielding Chapter of Future Farmers of America selects officers for 1944 45 with Kay Allred as president Don Jensen as vice president Reed Haddock as secretary Lash Quaker as treasurer Curtis Austin as reporter A Hart is chapter advisor and about sixty boys are enrolled in vocational agriculture with many preparing to show fat steers at the Ogden Livestock Show in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fielding
Future Farmers of America
Kay Allred
Don Jensen
Reed Haddock
Lash Quaker
Curtis Austin
Ship Mesho ba christened at Rich mond yards
Wes received photos from the launching ceremony at Permanente Metals Corporation in Rich mond California. Mrs. Wendell E Adams christened the ship Mesho ba aided by her mother Mrs Jhoun Shepherd sister Miss Audeane Shepherd and mother in law Mrs S Adams. Photos cannot be reproduced but will be displayed publicly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes
Permanente Metals Corporation
Richmond
California
Wendell E. Adams
Adams
Ramona Shepherd
Jhoun Shepherd
Au-Deane Shepherd
S. Adams
Lava defeats Fielding High 12 to 0 in latest game
Fielding High School suffered a 12 to 0 loss to Lava Hot Springs last Friday. The team traveled to Grace Wednesday. Friday's home game against McCammon was canceled. Upcoming schedule lists Aston and Praston games with locations and Soda Springs on November 17 as open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lava
Fielding High
Fielding
Lava Hot Springs
Grace
McCammon
Aston
Praston
Soda Springs
Open
From Bear Lake to Italian Palace in Two Years Time
Corporal JeNeal W Brown, formerly a drug store clerk in Montpelier Idaho, now serves in the Adjutant General's office in Italy. Her path from civilian work in Idaho and Pocatello to North Africa and a throne room turned desk-filled office highlights the transformation of a WAC in 1944. The scene contrasts Charles III's fresco with the modern display of women in olive drab and WAC insignia in a historic setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Lake
Allied Headquarters
Italy
Montpelier
Idaho
JeNeal W Brown
WAC
Pardon Us
Pocatello and Montpelier
North Africa
Adjutant General's Office
Charles
King of Naples
Maldarelli
Women's Army Corps
Vote Instructions for Service Members and Civilians
On furlough service members and civilians absent from their precincts should contact the county auditor to vote. Civilians must ensure they are registered. Service members do not have to register to vote.
J B Hann To Head Local Veterans Service Committee
The Local Veterans Service Committee for the west side of the valley was formed Oct. 11 in the county courthouse with about forty attendees. Jay B Hann was elected chairman and H L Spencer as vice chairman, with secretary to be appointed. The committee will set up subcommittees and run a local information center at the Local Selective Service Board office in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veteran's Service Committee
West Side
Valley
Court House
L. L. Deardorff
Jay B Hann
H L. Spencer
Selective Service Board
Paris
Dance honors McKay Passey and Scott Bolton before enlistment
A Monday evening event in the Paris pavilion honored McKay Passey and Scott Bolton prior to their induction into the armed forces. Edward Wren performed two accordion solos, the Bloomington male quartet sang, and Harve Matthews of Liberty gave remarks of appreciation. The Shepherd orchestra provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKay Passey
Scott Bolton
Armed Forces
Paris Pavilion
Edward Wren
Bloomington
Harve Matthews
Liberty
Shepherd Orchestra
Emerson School Elects Officers for New Year
Emerson grade school announces officer slate headed by Verlin Lyons as president and Janet Grimmett as vice president. Joan Rogers is secretary Marilyn Grimmett treasurer with athletic managers Max Vallentine Merla Nye and cheerleaders Verlene Hansen and Verna Allred. softball game vs Bloomington October 19 at home. other games scheduled at St Charles and Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson School
Verlin Lyons
Janet Grimmett
Joan Rogers
Marilyn Grimmett
Max Vallentine
Merla Nye
Verlene Hansen
Verna Allred
Emerson
Bloomington
St. Charles and
Liberty
Friday Bridge Club Hosts Elegant At Home
Mrs Alfred Shepherd entertained the Friday Afternoon Bridge club at her home last week. Guests included Mesdames Charles Innes Palmer Tueller Jay Hann Smith Hoge William Jensen Owen Shepherd and the hostess. Mrs Palmer Tueller won high score. Delicious refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Shepherd
Mesdames Charles Innes
Palmer Tueller
Jay Hann
Smith Hoge
William Jensen
Owen Shepherd
Literary club meeting reviews Green Dolphin Street at home
The Literary club met at Mrs Paul Cox's home Wednesday evening. Mrs Jean Hart reviewed Green Dolphin Street by Elizabeth Gaudge. Members present included Clar ence Rich William Jensen Morris Athay Heber Hart Owen Shepherd James Taylor William Lauritzen Henry Sparks Asa Athay Elmont Crawford Weldon Grandy Earl Bonham and the hostess. Delicious refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Cox
Jean Hart
Green Dolphin Street
Elizabeth Gaudge
Mesdames Clarence Rich
William Jensen
Morris Athay
Heber Hart
Owen Shepherd
James Taylor
William Lauritzen
Henry Sparks
Asa Athay
Elmont Crawford
Weldon Grandy
Earl Bonham
To Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Frank Athay will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary at the family home Sunday October 22 with a reception from 2 30 to 5 30 p m Anyone wishing transportation please contact Russell Athay at the Barbershop and it will be furnished No gifts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Athay
Russell ‘Athay
Ahdo
Earl Thornock Wounded in Pacific Action
Mr and Mrs David E Thornock were informed by the War Department that their son Private Earl H Thornock was slightly wounded in action on September 24 in Peleliu Island. He entered the U S Army January 19 1942 and has served in the Pacific theater since mid 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David E.i Thornock
War Department
Pvt
Earl Thornock
Earl H. Thornock
Peleliu Island
Earl
U. S. Army
Pacifica
Garden City Couple Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs C W Pope of Garden City Utah marked their golden wedding anniversary on October 17 1944 They married in the Logan temple October 17 1894 The couple have eleven children ten living and married with grandchildren and three great grandchildren Two grandsons serve in the Army Air Corps Pope held multiple church and civic roles including bishop counselor school board treasurer county commissioner state legislator and Garden City town board president Mrs Pope taught in Primary and served as ward organist for years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Pope
Garden City
Utah
Army Air Corps
Pope
Samuel Weston
Ymmia
Grant Rich Talks With Parents From Warm Springs
Mr and Mrs Dan C Rich called their son Grant in Warm Springs Georgia last Thursday evening. Grant was thrilled to talk and said he was to get his leg braces the next day. His condition seems to be progressing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan C Rich
Grant
Warm Springs
Georgia
Legion convention draws Sixth District attendees in Blackfoot
Mr and Mrs A W Shepherd Mrs Lucille Stell Clem Humphrys and Mr and Mrs Charles Innes attended the American Legion Sixth District convention at Blackfoot. They took part in the business meeting and the banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Shepherd
Lucille Stell
Clem Humphrys
Charles Innes
American Legion
Sixth District
Blackfoot
Hanns Host Pielding High School Faculty Dinner
Mr and Mrs J B Hann entertained a group of the Pielding High School faculty at a dinner Wednesday evening last week. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Art Bonham, Mr and Mrs Weldon Grandy, Mr and Mrs Henry Sparks, Mr Ivan Willmore, Mrs Myrtle Richards, and the couple's family. The decor featured an orange color scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Hann
Pielding High School
Art Bonham
Weldon Grandy
Henry Sparks
Ivan Willmore
Myrtle Richards
Dinner Honors Pfc Walter Rohner At Pauline Nye Home
A dinner was served in honor of Pfc Walter Rohner by Mrs. Pauline Nye last Thursday. Attendees included Herman Rohner Hilda Hanson Anna Hughes Kent Hughes and the Rohner family from Toledo and Mendon Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Walter Rohner
Pauline Nye
Herman Rohner
Hilda Hanson
Salt Lake
Anna Hughes
Kent
Mendon
Utah
Paul Pfc
Rohnerte
Rossford Ord
Toledo
Ohio
Birthday party honors Mary Jane with local guests
Mrs. Spencer Rich hosted a party on October 12 for her daughter Mary Jane. Guests included Rosa Hann, Marlys Athay, Mary Ann West, Joyce Crawford, Colleen Bird, Charleen Bird, Ruseel Crawford, Kent Michel, Billie Bird, DeVerl Bird and Mardean Michel. Children played games in the afternoon and refreshments were served late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Rich
Mary Jane
Rosa Hann
Marlys Athay
Mary Ann West
Joyce Crawford
Colleen
Charleen Bird
Ruseel Crawford
Kent Michel
Billie Bird
DeVerl Bird
Mardean Michel
Democratic Rally in Paris Features Gossett as Speaker
Democrat rally at the Novelty Theatre in Paris lists Gossett for Governor as a principal speaker with Phil J. Evans Arnold Williams Ernest G. Hansen and Frank Langley among other state and county candidates scheduled to attend. The event offers a free picture show and short talks Thursday evening Oct 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies
Gossett
Novelty Theatre
Paris
Phil J. Evans
Congress
Arnold Williams
Ernest G. Hansen
Frank Langley
Lt Franklyn Pugmire Marries in Salt Lake Temple
Lt. Franklyn Pugmire wed Donna Mackay in a Salt Lake Temple ceremony on October Sth. The couple, former Utah State Agricultural College students, plan a temporary home at Camp Howze Texas where Pugmire is stationed after a wedding dinner at Temple Square Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City Temple
Donna Mackay
H. W. Mackay
Murray
Utah
Franklyn Pugmire
Myr
J. R. Pugmirée
Paris
Temple Square
Pugmire
Utah State Agricultural College
Sigma Chi
LL. D
New England States
Camp Howz
Texas
Apples for the USO aid in Pocatello visit center
The Pocatello USO asks for apple donations for visiting service members. Donors should leave apples at the Paris Garage. Bear Lake Stage Line will transport them to Pocatello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocatello
Us.o
Paris
Bear Lake
Jaussi Daughter Engaged to Roland Hobbs of Linrose
Mr and Mrs John Jaussi announce the engagement of their daughter Revola to Mr Roland Hobbs of Linrose Idaho The couple is connected to Linrose schools where Miss Jaussi teaches
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jaussi
Revola
Roland Hobbs
Linrose
Idaho
Miss Jaussi
Speakers and performers at 2nd ward Sunday event
Paul R. Stevens and Bp. O. H. Grimmett spoke at the 2nd ward Sunday gathering. Phillip Hulme of Bloomington sang Bless this House and Mra. LaVell Ward performed a piano solo In Old Vienna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul R. Stevens
BP. O. H. Grimmett
2Nd Ward
Phillip Hulme
Bloomington
Mra. LaVell Ward
Old Vienna
Seaman 1/c Grant Caldwell Returns on Furlough
Seaman 1/c Grant Caldwell arrived home on an unexpected furlough this week. He will return to New York on Sunday to embark for active duty aboard a tug boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Caldwell
New York
Geddis Family Visit During Furlough From Philadelphia
Cpl and Mrs Dean Geddis and their son Cody spent the weekend with Cpl Geddis sister Mrs Price Taylor then visited his parents in Pocatello. At furlough end they will return to Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Geddis
Cody
Cpl. Geddis
Price Taylor
Pocatello
Geddis
Philadelphia
Montpelier Bridge Club Hosts Hostesses and Scores
Mrs Alton Bunderson entertained her Montpelier Bridge club last Thursday afternoon with Mrs Seth Kunz assisting. Guests included Mesdames LeGrande Arnell Ross Kunz Ferris Nate Lee Tufts R B Lindsay G W Michelson Wells Stock Glen Talbot Ivan Beck Palmer Tueller George Quinney and the hostesses. Mrs Quinney won high score and Mrs Nate low score. Delicious refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton Bunderson
Montpelier Bridge
Seth Kunz
Mesdames LeGrande Arnell
Ross Kunz
Ferris Nate
Lee Tufts
R. B. Lindsay
G. W. Michaelson
Wells Stock
Glen Talbot
Ivan Beck
Palmer Tueller
George Quinney
Sunday Evening Religion Class Visit to Logan Temple
The Sunday Evening Religion Class club visited Logan temple on Wednesday evening last week. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Eugene Stucks, Mr and Mrs Sherman Lowe, Mr and Mrs Ray Reeder, Mr and Mrs Clifford Price, Mr and Mrs Alma Burton, and Mr and Mrs James Olsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Temple
Eugene Stucks
Sherman Lowe
Ray Reeder
Clifford Price
Alma Burton
James Olsen
Ward group sings Grieg in opening exercises
Mlane Rich and Jane Stucki performed I Love Thee during opening exercises for the Paris 1st Ward Mutual. Sherman Lowe spoke briefly on narcotics, its derivations and dangers. After a half hour of departmental work the group resumed with a cultural arts lesson. Beth West reviewed Chopin, then Leonora Stuck played the Minute Waltz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mlane Rich
Jane Stucki
Grieg
Paris
1St Ward
Sherman Lowe
Beth West
Chopin
Leonora Stuck
Stolen 1941 Dodge Found Wrecked Near Sage Wyoming
James McKee reported his 1941 Dodge sedan stolen from in front of Montpelier Hospital Tuesday night. The wrecked car was located near Sage with about 550 dollars in damage. Two sailors were held as suspects in Kermorer jail but escaped. FBI assisting due to federal offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McKee
Montpelier Hospital
Bunderson
Sage
Wyo
Kermorer
FBI
Teacher and Student Meet in South Pacific War Theatre
Chaplain Gerald Erickson writes to Mr and Mrs David Bolton about meeting their son Corporal Walter Bolton in a South Pacific Sacrament meeting. Erickson, Walter’s former seminary teacher, reports Walter as 1st Counsellor to the MIA group leader and praises his health leadership and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Bolton
Gerald Erickson
Cpl
Walter Bolton
Walter
Paris
L. D
Chaplain Gerald Hrickson
Veterans Service Committee names chairmen for rehabilitation program
The Local Veterans Service Committee met on Oct 14 and appointed chairmen to assist in the veterans rehabilitation program. Agriculture Kenneth Matthews Education Earl Bonham Purchasing Thomas Caldwell Re-employment Bill H Long Post War Planning Burdette Pugmire Legal Aid Darwin Haddock Missing Persons Emma Shepherd. Committees will choose a three member unit to advise returning servicemen on the G I Bill of Rights and related needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Service Committee
Kenneth Matthews
Earl Bonham
Thomas Caldwell
Bill H. Long
Burdette Pugmire
Darwin Haddock
Emma Shepherd
G.I
Matthews
Bonham
Caldwell
State Candidates at Republican Rally Saturday
A Republican rally in Paris drew state candidates including Robert Airshie for Attorney General N P Nielsen for State Auditor James W Keating for Secretary of State John Sanborn for Lieutenant Governor and Luke Williams from Rupert County official W B Hoge introduced the speakers Mrs Vinnie Price hosted a picture show after the event The turnout included most county candidates and impressed attendees with the lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Robert Airshie
N P Nielson
James W. Keating
John Sanborn
Luke Williams
Rupert
W. B. Hoge
Vinnie Price
Sewing Club Meeting At Mrs Armitage Home
The Sewing club met at the home of Mrs. Marie Armitage last week with guests LaVanna Nelson Eva Birch Beth Windley Mildred Jacobsen Irene Wyler and the hostess. Refreshments were served to the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewing Club
Marie Armitage
LaVanna Nelson
Eva Birch
Beth Windley
Mildred Jacobsen
Irene Wyler
Alice Hansen
Mrs. Lloyd Passey Visits Camp Atterbury Banquet
Mrs. Lloyd Passey returned home from Franklin Indiana after a fifteen day visit with her husband Sgt Lloyd Passey. While there she attended a banquet and dancing party at Camp Atterbury honoring 1st Sgt Passey’s Company. She stayed with him until his restriction to the camp area before his departure for Port of Embankment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Passey
Franklin
Ind
Sgt
Indiana
Camp Atterbury
Sgt. Passey
Passey
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W _ Shepherd
War Fund Committee
Jesse Matthews
Nutrition Committee
L. L. Cook
Future Farmers
J.B. Hann
Warsaw
Poland
Ezke
Clega
Nowa Senatorska Streat
Sigismond the
Castle Squero
Pacific
Democrat Rally
Salt Lake Temple
Iupusmeys Researchre
Glendora
Calif
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