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Newspaper

Paris Post

Location

Paris, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1954

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List of names and locales at multiple school and meeting houses

A long fragment lists numerous individuals with roles as registrars and residents across many school houses meeting houses and city halls. Names include Mildred Rob ee Nelson Catherine Innes Nettie Allred Katherine Maud Carlsen Lena Figay Maybell Peterson Florence Grimes and others associated with places like Rich Hall F rreal Hallups Peterson Wayne Spencer Sorenson and various registrars.

Earl Mildred Robee Nelson Rich Alice Rich Peterson Margaret Bunfides Booth Ock Alpart Peter Ward Delinte T Ermen Stevens Inez Beld Piggott Purt House Grant Rich Catherine Innes Essentine Nettie Allred Gar Rich Lena Figay Here Katherine _Maud Carlsen Katherine “Walton Sivell Spencer Sorenson Wyona Nichols As00 Maybell ‘Peterson Shurtitt Davengstrar Rudolph Sabert Schmid David

Former St. Charles Couple Honored on Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Young of Coeur d'Alene former St. Charles residents were feted in a 40th wedding anniversary party on Oct. 23. Hosted by Mrs. Edith Williamson and Mrs. Alma Mecham, the event featured two anniversary cakes, travel-movie entertainment by Mr. and Mrs. LaRue Godfrey, a buffet supper, and autumn flowers from Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Harris.

Richard R. Young Coeur d'Alene St. Charles Edith Williamson Mr Young Alma Mecham Young Mecham Hom Mrs. Young Delila Swensen Blackfoot LaRue Godfrey Downey Melvin Harris Logan

Fragmentary Geographical Notes From Local Excursion

A fragmentary article mentions Geo Ward Mr WM Eugene Hart and others attending an excursion to Logan. It references people from Montpelier Georgetown and Kommer, with scattered names and a birth notice for a child to Mr and Mrs Hartman in Bay Hospital on October 15.

Geo, Ward WM. Eugene Hart Logan

Special Stake Fireside Set for October 31 at Paris Chapel

The Stake M-men Jr M-men the Gleaners and Jr Gleanners invite those over 16 to attend a fireside chat at the Paris 2nd ward chapel Sunday October 31 at 730 pm. Arrangements include a noted speaker and musical numbers. Don t miss the event.

Stake M-men Jr M-men The Gleaners Jr Gleanners Paris 2Nd Ward

Three Special Hunts Set to Open November 6

Three eastern Idaho big game hunts begin November 6 as announced by the Idaho Fish and Game Department. The Pocatello deer and elk hunts run until November 10 while the Heise elk hunt continues through November 14. Areas designated for these hunts are closed to other hunting and rifles may be carried only by permit holders within the zones.

Idaho Idaho Fish & Game Department Pocatello

Local residents visit Laketown area and regional stops

Charles F Eller and son Ronald of Ogden came to inspect home interests in Mill Canyon. The Robison home hosted Mr and Mrs Ebner Jensen and Byron of Pocatello. Mrs Arlene Gooch and Mrs Cheney called on Mrs Heber Robinson. Joseph C Robinson traveled to Randolph and Evanston on business Oct 19. Frank Price and family visited Salt Lake to see West High player Lee Price and granddaughter Carol Jane Williams. Relief Society conference noted with Ida Ward, Lou Lamborn and Ruby Kearl among speakers and performers. Wayne Cheney Willis, on leave, flew from Hill Field to Mob of his LDS mission plans, engine trouble forced return. he will visit family before departing for New Jersey and England.

Hebert Robinson Ebner Jensen Byron Pocatello Arlene W. Gooch Yoseph A.cheney Bogan Heber C. Robinson Joseph C. Robinson Randolph Evanston Frank Price Galt Lake Lee Price West High Carol Jane Williams Lita &3Orthwaite Myrtle Taylor Relief Society Ida Ward Relief Society Stake Lou Lamborn Ruby Kearl Singing Mothers Pearlina Alley Mary N. Johnson Vernetta Weaston LaRue Lamborn Bernetta Price Norman Weston Wayne

Montpelier Lady Mae Closner Dies at 89

Mrs Theodore Closner 89 of Montpelier died Monday morning Born February 13 1865 in Bern Switzerland she moved with family to Utah in 1870 and Montpelier in 1881 Married Theodore Closner July 9 1843 He died eight years ago Six children preceded her in death Surviving D W Smith Glenns Ferry Mrs R R Hays Omaha Nebr Wm Henry and Edward F Closner Montpelier 12 grandchildren 24 great grandchildren one great great grandson Funeral held Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Montpelier 1st ward chapel.

Bern Switzerland Jacob Herron Utah Montpelier Theodore Closner D W Smith Glenns Ferry R. R. Hays Omaha Nebr Henry Edward F. Closner Montpelier 1St Ward

Joint PTA Meeting at Montpelier October 28

The PTA Council sponsors a program at Montpelier High School auditorium Thursday evening October 28 at 7 30 to acquaint Bear Lake county residents with the platform to be presented to the State Legislature Committees from Idaho Congress of Parent-Teachers and Idaho Education Association are involved The event invites all residents and copies of the platform are given to school children for delivery to parents Mrs C F Goebel state board Member met with Council President to plan this meeting

PTA Council Montpelier High School Bear Lake County Idaho Congress of Parent-Teachers Idaho Education Association Senate C .F Goebel Nile Matthews

Real Signs of Winter Visits Bear Lake First of Week

Bear Lake and the surrounding northwest experienced its first real touch of winter with snow across the valley. Snow depths ranged from one to nearly four inches in the southern valley as temperatures fell to 15 degrees Wednesday morning before clearing skies and bright conditions renewed hopes for continued fall weather.

Bear Lake Northwest

Willard Hansen Becomes Sole Owner of Hansen-Rich Wholesale

A last week business transaction made Willard Hansen the sole owner and operator of Hansen Rich Wholesale Co. Sterling and Blaine Rich sold all interests in the partnership to Mr Hansen, finalizing the ownership change.

Willard Hansen Hansen-Rich Wholesale Co Sterling Blaine Rich Hansen

Birthday Honoring Mrs. Passey at Lanark Party

A surprise birthday party was hosted Wednesday at Mr. and Mrs. Leo Passey home in Lanark for Mrs. Passey. Attendees included the Passey family and relatives from Montpelier Liberty and Rexburg with additional greetings from Mrs. Ringel of Rexburg.

Leo Passey Lanark Passey Theo Nelson Jerry Ja- Rae Gene Passey Kerry Leo Smith DeAnn Jan Montpelier Dewain Passey Judy Marlyn Randy Susan

Literary Club Meeting at Virginia Taylor Home

The Literary Club met at Virginia Taylor's home on Oct 21. Amy Athay reviewed Pearl S Buck's "Come My Beloved." Members Ethel Jensen Lillie Lauritzen Theressa Rich Jean Grimmett Norma Roghaar Anona Grandy Pauline Whittington Lark Bateman Melinda Sparks Lillias Grimmett Virginia Paylor and four guests including Miss Georgie Hardy attended.

Virginia Taylor Amy Athay My Beloved Pearl S. Buck Ethel Jensen Lillie Lauritzen Theressa Rich Jean Grimmett Norma Roghaar Anona Grandy Pauline Whittington Lark Bateman Melinda Sparks Lillias Grimmett Virginia”Paylor Georgie Hardy

Farm Bureau Meeting in Paris Local

The Paris Local Farm Bureau will meet Thursday October 28 at 8 pm in the Paris second meeting house. Officers will be elected and resolutions discussed with members urged to attend before the main meeting.

Paris Coward

4-H Achievement Night in Montpelier Highlights Student Awards

The annual 4-H Achievement Night at Montpelier High School drew 250 attendees as C N Carlsen presented county 4-H awards and leadership pins. Mrs Fayon Pugmire distributed seals certificates and fair checks amid a program featuring a piano trio, special scholarship presentations, and medals for county winners.

C N Carlsen Board of County Commissioners Fayon Pugmaire Linda Buhler Karen Crane Louis Crane Yankee Clover Club Bennington Bob Kerns Moscow Allinger Company Montpelier Anita Beck Karolyn Hoskins Bear Lake Motor Company Bear Lake Joyce Beck Wyler Bartschi 4-H Warren Sorenson Dick Grunig Virgil Clark Nolan Clark Linda Crane Nancy Bartschi First Security Bank Richard Dunn Dennis Speth Carol Leigh Whitman Jean Girl's Record Maxine Bartschi Lynn Skinner Meat Animal LeRoy Cobbley John Nelson John Walters Marden Phelps Janet Munk Kristin Payne Sherleen Hoskins Beverly Tippetts Linda McMurray Karen Arnell Dee Annohnson Beck County Betty Gail Kunz Julianna Hayes Lester Skinner Noonan Pina Carlsen Fern S. Beck Ruth Ream Adella Brown Elden Hoskins Clevonia Ramey Alvin Beck Ardelle Grunig Ernest White Emma Parker Agnes Lewis Emma Peterson T W Price Lyle Parslow Alice Hansen Norma Jensen Marie Olsen Velma Hansen Florence Ream Frances Buhler Lola Hoskins Nina Weaver Phil Hulme Walter Buhler Jennie Crane Verona Hayes Lola Skinner Mae Bartschi Naomi Pugmire June Rowsell Wayne Clark Max Bartschi R. K Nelson Hazel L. Peterson Mabel Ream Pugmire Sweeties Club Paria

Idaho Fertilizer Use Data Gathers For 1954 Census

The 194 census of agriculture in Idaho gathers detailed fertilizer figures for 1954. Officials will report county totals on plant food used and crops fertilized, with farm level data kept confidential by law. Previous Idaho consumption was about 52 000 tons in 1950 and around 60 000 tons in 1952.

Idaho Bureau of the Census Congress

Spartans Suffer 59-0 Loss at McCammon

The Spartans were shut out 59-0 in their final football game at McCammon last Thursday afternoon. Coach Schwab praised the effort, and players Dennis Talbot Roger Carlsen and Merlin Eborn stood out with strong performances.

Spartans McCammon Schwab Dennis Talbot Roger Carlsen Merlin Eborn

Rich County Excluded From Utah drouth aid plan

Salt Lake Tribune reports Rich County was not listed among Utah counties to receive drouth aid. Included areas cover Tooele, Box Elder west of Great Salt Lake, and a line from the lake north end to Hardup, plus Minidoka Forest border to Nevada. Juab west of US 6 and Millard north and west of US 6 also designated. Rich had been in the state commission’s recommended group. Evanston Wyoming, matching Rich climate, had been named an emergency drouth area.

Rich County Utah Eisenhower Salt Lake Tribune Tooele County Box Elder County Great Salt Lake Hardup Minidoka Forest Nevada Line Juab County Millard County Winter Range State Commission Evanston Wyo Randolph

Walter Lewis Home Hosts Silver Anniversary Dinner

A silver wedding anniversary was celebrated Saturday October 28 at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Lewis honoring Mr and Mrs Gyre Sorenson of Ovid. A 3 tier cake and chicken dinner delighted guests as daughters Darell Booth and Kay Olsen baked and decorated the cake. A short program included songs, poems, piano, and readings by family, with gifts of silver and a mirror. Attendees listed many relatives and friends from Utah Idaho and Oregon.

Walter Lewis Gyre Sorenson Ovid Darell Booth Kay Olsen Carolyn Lewis Edeen Lewis Claren Baker Lorne Lewis Pearl Reed Orem Utah

Local Notes From Ashton And Nearby Areas

Mers Smith Passey and two children of Ashton visited at the Jesse Lewis home. The Doctrine and Covenant Study group met at the Grant Rich home. Pheasant hunting clustered around Twin Falls area with Ralph Rich, Glen Grimmett, Glen Caldwell and Howard Willoughby.

Mers.Smith—Passey Ashton Jesse Lewis Doctrine and Covenant Study Grant Rich Ralph Rich Glen Grimmett Glen Caldwell Howard Willoughby Twin Falls D C_ Rich Mary J. Rich Reed J Rich Montpelier L. D Crawford Farmers Home Administration Paris Glen ‘Ward Keith Marcia Lloyd A. Drury Oakley Andrew Barfuss Logan Ogden Salt Lake City A. W. Shepherd O. H. Grimmett William Lauritzen Wm. Jensen Walter Bird Chicago Knoxville Tenn Bedford Bird Keith Chase Bountiful D. C. Rich Gary Logan Canyon Willard Stucks Gon Emmett. Monson Darrel Beck Keith Warner M. M. Collings Lincoln Nebraska Wayne R. Collings Wayne The University

Junior Kearl Weds Seattle Girl In LDS Ceremony

Junior Kearl and Cordelia Farrell of Seattle Washington exchanged marriage vows October 16 in the Relief Society room of the LDS Stake Tabernacle Seattle with 27 guests present including the bridegroom’s parents and brother and Mrs Myrtle Cottle of Fish Haven. A wedding breakfast followed at the Hotel Meaney and the couple spent a week in Canada. Kearl, a Fish Haven native, is an electronic engineer with United Control Corporation of Seattle. He and Wayne Halpin contributed to a new fuel gauge featured in the company publication Short Circuit, noted for its thermopile based level control.

Junior Kearl Cordelia Farrell Seattle Wash Relief Society LDS Stake Tabernacle Floyd E. Berrett Alten Kearl Eldon Kearl Myrtle Cottle Fish Haven Meaney Canada United Control Corporation of Junior Wayne Halpir United Control UCC Wayne Halpin

Garden City Notes Annual Snow Surprise and Visits

Milford Loveland and family hunted in Vernal country while Grant Freeman and Kay Dean Freeman visited Layton for deer hunting. Old Man Winter dumped four inches of snow on Garden City Sunday night. Ward honors ex-bishop Bryan Booth ex-counselor Clinton Tremelling and ex-secretary Kaa Cook at a party with 200 attendees.

Milford Loveland Salt Lake Milford McKay Grant Kay Dean Freeman Layton Sid Hyden Celia Langford Logan Virginia Kear Old Man Garden City Marjean Tate Randolph Maureen Jensen Evanston Nola Hyden Montell Whittington Bryan Booth Clinton Tremelling Kaa Cook

Two More Deer Hunters Lost In Weekend Search

Sheriff Monson reports two Pocatello men went missing during weekend hunts in Crow Creek and Sherman Peak areas. James Walker and Mr Brown separated Friday afternoon. Walker later found exhausted at Deer Creek Ranger Station after about 24 hours missing and a long wandering night. A wide search led by deputies and local officers, with volunteers, to locate Brown and continue efforts for the other missing man amid heavy snow and unlikely chances.

Mac’ Monson James Walkpanda Brown Pocatello Crow Creek Walker Deer Creek Monson Geo. Ramey Ralph Merriott Caribou County Virgil Korn George Hulm Soda Springs

Democratic Meeting at Montpelier High School Auditorium

A Democratic gathering will be held Saturday October 30 at 7 20 p m in the Montpelier High School auditorium. All local candidates will attend with guest speakers B A McDevitt and Art Hall of Pocatello. The general public is invited.

Montpelier High School B. A. McDevitt Art Hall of Pocatello

Fielding FFA Plans Fall Events and Initiation Recap

The Fielding FFA and FHA eye a November 4 gym party at 7:30 with later events including a November 24 dance and turkey raffle. On October 25 the Green Hand initiation took place in the Ag Shop, with pranks for applicants and formal ceremonies in the Ag classroom. Officers Booth Vallentine Taft Muller and Ronald Morgan led, with new members named from Paris Liberty Lanark St. Charles Bloomington and other towns.

FFA Club Fielding Pres. Booth Vallentine Taft Muller Ronald Morgan Robert Transtrum Jay Johnson Fielding Ffa Gilbert Athay Darrell Lewis Gilbert Orr Robert Stocker Larry Kelsey Keith Wallentine Sterling Wallentine Paris Brent Bergholm Vance Derricott Kay Hymns of Gordon Parker Glen Passey Lanark Ferris Hyman James Poulsen Sharon Dahl Gulbransen Camp Lifton Terrance Mattson Terral Michaelson St. Charles Blake ‘Hart Garth Talbot Bloomington Sworel Sorgenson Gary Peterson Ovid

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