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Newspaper

Paris Post

Location

Paris, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1948

Page

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Bancroft Edges Fielding 7 2 In Final Game

Bancroft’s league leading squad edged Fielding High Spartans 7 to 2 as the game ended the season with Bancroft extending its perfect scoring run while Fielding’s defense and standout Keith Pagsey kept the Spartans competitive. Williams sparked Fielding offensively, but Bancroft sealed the win with a late safety and strong first-half defense.

Bancroft Spartan Keith Pagsey Passey Fielding Spartans Williams Hill Budge Sorenson Lewis

Slot Machine Burglars Turned Over to the FBI

Sheriff reports two men caught trying to burglarize the Jewell Coffee Shop in Montpelier were turned over to the FBI and jailed at American Falls. They drove a stolen 1948 Oldsmobile from Butte with Georgia plates and had prior penitentiary time. One suspect hoped the case would help solve other Idaho burglaries.

FBI Gilbert Arnell Jewell Montpelier American Falls Butte Montana Georgia Arnell Idaho

Discovery of Bear Lake Told in Idaho State News

The Know Your Idaho feature traces Bear Lake region history from 1817 18 when Donald McKenzie s party sighted bears to the first settlement at Paris in 1863. It notes Bear Lake county created in 1875 with Paris as seat, and highlights cattle raising dairying and tourism along US 89 with skiing trout streams and scenic spots in a prosperous Idaho area. Also mentions Roy Patterson party returning from a deer hunt with family.

Bear Lake Idaho Donald McKenzie Big Lake Charles C. Rich Latter Day Saints Church Pars Oneida County Bear Lake County Paris Great Bear Lake

Local families visit Salt Lake City for hospitalized husband

Mr and Mrs Ralph Roghaar and Mrs Charles Rogers and Mrs Morris Low drove to Salt Lake City Friday evening to be with Mr Low who entered the hospital. The Roghaars and Mr Rogers returned Saturday but Mrs Low remained to be near her husband.

Ralph Roghaar Charles Rogers Morris Low Salt Lake City Mr. Low Roghaar Rogers Low

Tuellers Attend Funeral Services for Willard King

Christian Tueller and Misa Adeline Tueller joined Palmer Tueller to Pocatello then Rupert with Mr and Mrs Rulon Tueller to attend Willard King funeral services Friday. They returned to Paris Monday after visiting a few days in Pocatello en route home.

Christian Tueller Misa Adeline Tueller Palmer Tueller Pocatello Rupert Rulon Tueller Willard King Paris

Book Review Club Hosts Evening at Mrs Dortha Hanns

Montpelier Book Review club members gathered at Mrs Dortha Hanns home last Thursday with co host Mrs Arthur Johnson. Pumpkin pie and coffee were served. Rosa Hann performed two piano pieces Edward Wren played two accordion solos Nadine Dunford presented two electric guitar selections and reviewed the book.

Dortha Hann Montpelier Book Review Club Arthur Johnson Rosa Hann Edward Wren Nadine Dunford

Fine Arts Club Meeting Reviews “The Proud Way”

The Fine Arts club met at Jean Budge’s home on October 2 with Lark Bateman presenting a review of Shirley Seifert’s The Proud Way. Members Mabel Athay Hattie Vallentine Vivien Spencer Elaine Webb Hilma Bateman Louise Stock Wanda Rich Ruth Pugmire Meryl Ward Helen Crawford Vera Haddock and guest Lark Bateman attended. Refreshments were served.

Fine Arta Club Jean Budge Shirley Seifert Lark Bateman Mabel Athay Hattie Vallentine Vivien Spencer Elaine Webb Hilma Bateman Louise Stock Wanda Rich Ruth Pugmire Meryl Ward Helen Crawford Vera Haddock

Spartans Hold Opponents Low Scoring Across Six Games

The Spartans played six games this season and earned one win. They allowed opponents a total of 47 points while scoring 32 themselves, reflecting strong defense despite limited offensive output.

Spartans

Funeral Services for Willard Kunz Held in Rupert

Impressive funeral services for Willard Kunz were conducted Friday at the Stake Tabernacle in Rupert with greetings, songs and speakers including Bishop David Romney of Ogden 12th Ward and Merritt Drake of Pocatello. The ashes were later moved to Ogden for military rites at 1 30 p.m. Saturday at the cemetery.

Willard Kunz Stake Tabernacle Rupert Rupert First Ward David Romney Ogden 12Th Ward Cedron James Kunz Catmull Merritt Drake Pocatello Willard Ogden

Middle Fork of Salmon Open to Deer Hunting Through November

The Idaho Fish and Game Department announces an extended deer season on the Middle Fork of the Salmon river from the mouth of Indian Creek to Short Creek, about five miles on both sides. One deer per season allowed, with a regular tag attached at kill, and hunters who already killed elsewhere in the state are not eligible here.

Middle Fork Salmon River Fish and Game Department Indian Creek Short Creek Game Department

Local and Personal News Roundup

Dr Speaker H Rich spent a couple of days in Yellowstone Park. Mrs Heber Price returned from Shelley. Ralph Rich and Fred Lewis attended the BYU-USAC game in Logan. Albert Spencer of Provo visited over the weekend. A baby daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Weldon Grandy at Bear Lake hospital. Mrs Herbert Spencer and Mrs Charles Wyler with daughter Diane visited Salt Lake City. Seldon Parker was confined in Logan hospital with an infected eye. Mr and Mrs Sargent Rich and daughter Kristen visited Logan. The Sharps moved into Grimmett apartments. Reed Jensen’s former home vacated. Emma Hymas of Liberty visited Mrs LaMarr Sborn and family. Bishop LaVell Ward and others attended funeral services for Willard Kunz in Rupert. Bedford Bird arrived from Denver to be with his father in Soda Springs hospital. Claude Wilkes and DeWitt Grandy families visited Emil Grandy home in Ogden. Scott Law, convalescing from polio in Boise, is improving. Walter Bird hospitalized in Soda Springs with improving condition. Mrs Wm Settle of Las Vegas and Mr and Mrs Richard Farrall of Provo visited relatives. Farralls returned home, Settle stayed. A Halloween program is planned Friday at Emerson Grade School at 1 pm with a children's dance and PTA candy sale.

Ground breaking set for Bear Lake County Hospital

The Bear Lake County Hospital contract went to Arlington Construction Co. for 260913 dollars with basic bid 216960 and 26000 in negative alternates. The project spans 300 working days with total costs around 351000 including architect fees and equipment. Ground breaking at the site is Friday October 29 at 2 pm with a formal program.

Bear Lake County Hospital Arlington Construction Co Arrington Clarence Lindsay

Two Men Caught Burglarizing Jewell Coffee Shop

An attempted burglary at Jewell Coffee Shop Montpelier was thwarted early Thursday. One suspect was captured near Windy Flat by Officer Glenn Kendle and Cliff Jewell, while the other fled and was later nabbed after a car search.

Jewell Montpelier Glenn Kendle Idaho Kendle Monbpelier Cliff Jewell Clarence Cleland Mr Jewell Cleland

Paris Pavilion Schedule Highlights Through May

A sequence of social events at Paris Pavilion lists dances and balls by date and venue. Notable entries include FFA Dance Bear Lake Rangers Farewell Dance American Legion 2nd Ward Party and multiple High School wards events with MIA and Gold and Green Ball designations.

FFA Bear Lake Rangers American Legion Stake Paris MIA Paris Liena Club 1St Ward Relief Society Stake Mia Lim Te Sen Seminary MIA Ward Mia

Morris D. Low Recovering From Stroke at S L Hospital

Morris D. Low suffered a cerebrial hemorrhage last Friday afternoon while at Fielding High. He was taken by ambulance to a Salt Lake City hospital for specialist care and partial body paralysis is improving. D C Rich temporarily fills Low’s duties as principal with LaVell Ward assisting as instructor.

Morris D. Low Fielding High

Federal aid funds set for Idaho wildlife projects

Vernon B Rich, federal aid coordinator for Idaho, reported that $222,195.51 in federal aid for the 189 fiscal year will be available for conservation and development of Idaho wildlife. Idaho will match 25 percent, totaling $296,260.68, with funds from excise taxes on arms and ammunition. Projects include Star Lake refuge expansion, habitat development with farmers, North Lake refuge expansion, salt blocks to ge nerate migration control, and transplanting wildlife.

Idaho Vernon B Rich Star Lake Lincoln County North Lake Refuge Jefferson County

Smith Hoge and Grimmetts Visit Pocatello Couple

Mr and Mrs W Smith Hoge with Mrs Louisa Grimmett motored to Pocatello Friday and spent the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs James B Bruce.

W Smith Hoge Louisa Grimmett Pocatello James B. Bruce

Riches Move From Shepherd Apts To Grimmett Building

Mr and Mrs Ralph Rich moved from the Shepherd Apartments to the Grimmett building during the past weekend and occupy apartments vacated by the Glen Grimmett family.

Ralph Rich Shepherd Apartments Grimmett Glen Grimmett

Pans Ward Primary Hosts Wiener Roast for Kids

The teachers and officers of the Pans Ward Primary held a wiener roast Saturday afternoon October 16 for all the primary children. The children roasted wieners and marshmallows and enjoyed it greatly.

Pans Lst Ward

Mothers Club meeting in Montpelier discusses County Nurse

Mrs Jay B Hann and Mrs Keith Warner attended a Mothers Club gathering at the home of Mrs. Thomas R. Sneddon in Montpelier on Monday evening where Mrs Hann reported on pursuing a County Nurse program for the community.

Jay B Hann Keith Warner Montpelier Mother's Club Thomas R. Sneddon Hann

Church Meeting Programs and Speakers Listed

The column records a L D S church meeting with Counselor C E Willis presiding and Clayton Robinson leading YMMIA. It notes opening and closing songs including The Lord is My Light and Lord Adopt Our True Devotion, plus scriptures and talks by Garrett Robinson Alden Bammes Afton Weston Elijah Willis Mary Johnson Morris B Athay and others.

C E. Willis Ymmia Clayton Robinson Lord Vern Orvin Garrett Robinson Alden Bammes Janice Orvin Ruby Johnson Gay Dean Satterthwaite Margaret Willis Lu- Juan Earley Afton Cheney Bernetta Price Afton Weston Elijah Willis

GOP Victory Dinner Planned in Montpelier Idaho

Republican officials announce a statewide victory dinner series with 44 events including Montpelier in the Rotary Room of the Hotel Burgoyne at 8 p m. The event features a transcribed radio address for Idaho voters by Governor Harl Warren and appearances by US Senator Henry Dworshak Congressman John Sanborn Abe M Goff and other GOP leaders. The program airs on KSEI Pocatello at 845 p m and aims to boost momentum before next Tuesday's election.

Sherman B Lowe Hotel Burgoyne Montpelier Idaho Harl Warren Henry Dworshak John Sanborn Abe M. Goff Guv Warren Ezra B. Hinshaw Ksei Pocatello Lowe Sherman Lowe

Forester Urges You To Order Trees Early

University of Idaho extension forester Vernon Ravenscroft urges buyers to plan woodlot needs now with December 1 as the new ordering start. Orders run through March 1, wind break sites should be 100 feet from homes, and a three row wind break needs a 36 foot wide strip for best growth. Prices unlikely to change, except juniper will be excluded from the catalog.

Vernon F. Ravenscroft University of Idaho Ravenscroft Idaho

Bear Lake County Schools Get $34 424 State Allocation

Idaho state education auditor C V True says $2,447,488 has been allocated from the public school income fund to 44 counties for the 1948 49 school year representing 5 percent of state school support. Remaining apportionments will occur Jan 15 April 15 and July 15. Bear Lake county schools received $34 424.

Idaho C. V True State Department of Education Bear Lake County

Rural Idaho and Wyoming social notes and visits

Sunday calls at Mary Rich’s home mark a family focus as Dr Reed Rich and kin gather. Boise residents Ronald Bird and Mrs Bird arrive for Walter Bird’s illness. Arvilla Smedley travels to Boise after weekend with Louisa Smedley. Other visitors from Weat Yellowstone, Montpelier, and Afton share events and a PTA grade school dance with candy sale.

Arvilla Smedley Boise Louisa Smedley

Bear Lake Talent Night Earns High Praise

The Bear Lake Cultural Arts Association thanks participants in the Local Talent program on Nov 23 for making the event an outstanding success.

Bear Lake

Duck Season Opens Friday With Few Birds

Idaho opens duck and goose season Friday at noon with the first half running to November 14 and the second half December 23 to January 8. The Bear Lake area reports many waterfowl have moved south, while shooting hours differ for ducks and pheasants. Regulations include limits of five ducks and two geese, rifle restrictions, and required licenses and stamps. Pheasants are barred in several counties. ducks statewide except refuges are open.

Idaho Bear Lake State Fish and Game Department Boundary Bonner Benewah Camas Caribou, Clark, Kootenai, Shoshone Or Teton Counties

Emerson School News Assembly and Dance Friday

The entire school enjoyed three films in the gym last Thursday morning. An assembly and a dance are planned for Friday October 29 with each grade performing a program. First Grade song Second Grade song and dance. Third Grade play. Fourth Grade song. Fifth Grade song and dance. Sixth Grade two short plays. Seventh Grade tap dance. Eighth Grade song. Everyone is invited to attend these activities.

Eborn Family Moves to Geneva as New Owners Arrive

Mr and Mrs Weldon Eborn recently moved to Geneva where he works at the creamery. Mrs Reed Jensen and her husband purchased the Eborn property and moved into the same residence.

Weldon Eborn Geneva Eborn Reed Jensen Same

Mrs Innes Hosts Bridge Club High Score Winner

Mrs Charles Innes entertained her bridge club last Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Elmont Crawford receiving high score. Refreshments followed, served to Mesdaumes Dner Tunks Dorothy Tueller Ethel Jensen Loye Patterson Fern Beck Lucille Crawford Dorothy Varner and the host.

Charles Innes Bridge Club Elmont Crawford Mesdaumes Dner Tunks Dorothy Tueller Ethel Jensen Loye ‘Patterson Fern Beck Lucille Crawford Dorothy Varner the Hostean

Also Mentioned on This Page

Roy Patterson Blackfoot Mrs. Patterson Wm. Jensen Speaker H. Rich Yellowstone Park Heber Price Shelley Fred Lewis Logan BYU Albert Spencer Provo Mra Weldon ‘Grandy Bear Lake Hospital Herbert Spencer Charles Wyler Diane Seldon Parker Sargent Rich Kristen Sharp Matthews Grimmett Apartments Emma Hymas of Liberty Mrs. LaMarr Sborn Bishop LaVell Ward Vivian Spencer Duane Hansen Bedford Bird Denver Soda Springs Hospital Claude Wilkes DeWitt Grandy Emil Grandy Scott Law Walter Bird Wm. Settle Las Vegas Richard Farrall Falralls Mrs. Settle Emerson PTA Jewell Coffee Shop NewsiExaminer S.L. Hospital Vernon Rich Idaho Wildlife Laketown Ward Sherman B. Lowe God Adella Stucki Nina Lowe Morris B Athay Angus Porter Gop Forester Reed Rich Mary Rich Ronald Bird Mrs . L. Grimmett Weat Yellowstone Homer Tunks Roger Portland Oregon George Palmer LaVan Nelson Lester Allred Grant Grandy Wallace Grandy Afton Wyo Sassesteed Deeie Ab Aes Es 'Sleale Nea Ofsenee Ee Ee Emerson School News
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