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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1959
Page
4
Hyrum Johnson advises Bear Lake County farmers to dig onion corms four to six weeks after blooming and cure them in cool, well ventilated storage. Remove old corms, discard diseased ones, and treat with fungicide and DDT dust before winter storage at or below 50 degrees with low humidity.
The article advises watering evergreens heavily in fall to prevent winter damage as dry soil after freezing cannot absorb moisture. It notes soil may hold moisture after rains but can dry out before freezing, risking twig and branch dieback.
Last week Mrs. Albert H. Weston was hospitalized in Salt Lake County for observation of a recurring illness as her husband stayed by her. The column reports multiple weddings including Allan Wahlstrom and Lorna Esterholt and Brenda Reynolds and Merlin Robinson, with family gatherings in Laketown and Circleville. It notes a 1909 wedding anniversary for Benjamin and Pearl Earley Woaton, a large family dinner, and many relatives attending. The piece also mentions local social events, travel to Logan for the temple, and community activities through schools and Relief Society events.
Pfc. Scott M. Law, 24, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles I Law of Paris, recently participated with the 6th Division's 16th Infantry in Army training tests near Baumholder, Germany. The exercises tested infantry effectiveness under simulated atomic warfare with tanks, APCs, helicopters and infantry working together. Law entered the Army in September 1958, arrived overseas in March, and is a 1953 Fielding High School graduate.
Delwin G. Sparks and Boyd L. Hemaley USN participated in a Navy mobile logistics demonstration for 800 delegates at the National Defense Transportation Association Convention in Seattle on October 13. The two seamen joined six American ships including USS Watts and USS Pictor off Whidbey Island for a two hour underway refueling and reprovisioning exercise.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Armatage of Pocatello Idaho announce the engagement of their daughter Mary to Vernon Bateman son of Mr and Mrs Ray Bateman of Bloomington. Mary a Fielding High School graduate attended Idaho State College last year and earned a secretarial certificate. She works for the United States Atomic Energy Commission in Idaho Falls. Vernon a Fielding High School graduate attended Utah State University and is currently ranching. No definite plans have been made.
Miss Lorna Esterholt and Allan Wahlstrom united in a doubling wedding at the bride’s parental home on October 23 with Bishop Norman Weston officiating. The bride wore a floor length lace and nylon organza gown and carried roses and carnation pom poms. Attendants included maid of honor Mona Wahlstrom and bridesmaids Sandra Johnson and June Esterholt. Best man Wilson Wahlstrom and ushers Voyle Esterholt and Lee Wahlstrom. A wedding breakfast followed at the groom’s home and a reception was held later at the LDS Ward Hall.
Classified ad offering an Argoflex Fé.6 camera with case and coated lens shutter from 1/10 to 1/200 second, price 45 dollars. Includes two photo stand lamps at 8 dollars total, and one FR enlarger with print size board for 11 dollars. Entire lot 60 dollars with savings of 4 dollars. Call 2621.
Mr. Wahlstrom employed at Hill Air Base will move with his partner to Clearfield Utah after November 3. The notice notes their residence shift and current employment at the air base.
Spencer E. Stucki of Paris has been accepted as a Junior Member of the Holstein Friesian Association of America. He qualified for the Certificate of Merit and Junior Membership pin through dairy project work with registered Holstein cattle, recommended by county agent H. G. Johnson.
A civic program begun in 1923 has attracted more than 27,090 young people from 49 states and Puerto Rico to participate. The effort grants privileges related to voting perception and junior membership in the organization.
Daughters of the Utah Prongers Camp Elizabeth plan a regular meeting on Thursday October 29 at 1 30 p m at Paris Flist Ward church house. All members urged to be present.
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