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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1954
Page
1
Redecorations and repairs are underway in multiple schools including Bloomington Paris Montpelier and Bennington. Upgrades feature new paint, plumbing, lighting, heating, gym improvements, refurbished hallways and classrooms, and playground enhancements funded by unnamed boards and donations.
Fire of unknown origin totally destroyed the Hans Baker home on the hill in the west part of town about two o'clock Wednesday morning. The frame house was enveloped in flames before the alarm was sounded. The Bakers had moved from the house earlier this week and are staying in Wyan in Caribou county where Mr. Baker works at a creamery. Property was partially insured.
L. Crawford County Supervisor of Farmers Home Administration says Bear Lake County offices shift from the second Thursday to the first Thursday of each month to serve the public better. The change takes effect this Thursday, Sept. 2.
Jay B. Hann III of Paris Idaho was among eleven Stanford University School of Medicine students awarded scholarships or fellowships for the 1954 55 academic year. He received the Carrie Hasseler Honors Scholarship and is the son of Mr and Mrs J B Hann.
St Charles PTA members Margaret Bunderson Helen Ward and Mildred Roberts represented the group at the District Convention in Aberdeen on August 18.
CAB reports examination of wreckage finds no pre impact structural or mechanical failure. Engines rotating at impact and props in close rpm range indicate power during impact. De ice boots operable. alcohol fuel in system. Crew Capt Crawford and F/O Perkins well qualified with recent rest periods.
Elder Bruce Humphreys, son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Humpherys of Liberty-Sharon Ward, will serve a two year mission with headquarters in Chicago Illinois. A testimonial is set for Sunday evening September 5 at 8 o clock in the Liberty-Sharon ward chapel and all are invited to attend.
A meet the bride tea was held Monday evening at the Angus Porter home honoring Mrs. LaDell Porter formerly Mary Ellen Closner, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Closner of Montpelier. The bride wore white satin with net and lace and a red rose corsage. Mothers wore pink carnation torsages. Harriet Wuthrich led gifts. others assisted. Out of town friends from Lava Hot Springs Soda Springs Conda Montpelier attended and the bride received many gifts.
Supt. Lloyd A. Drury announced 1954 55 bus personnel. Two new drivers join existing staff as Frank Hayes and Ernest Skinner were assigned routes. The district operates sixteen buses with over $30 000 annual costs for salaries equipment and maintenance.
Mr and Mrs Fred Yost of Bancroft will speak at Sunday evening services on Sept 5 at 7 30 in the Montpelier second ward chapel. They recently completed missions in Switzerland and bring many years of church work experience. Everyone is invited to attend.
Community pie sessions invite husbands and families to Paris, Montpelier, and Georgetown schools. Paris and Montpelier offer two sessions at 1:30 and 3:30, Georgetown starts at 1:30. Contact group president or County Agent for ingredients. includes mention of Christie Wheelock and a Logan visit.
Shirley Myers announces Bear Lake County Bear Lake Fair results for 4 H Home Economics and FFA divisions. Awards span Foods I II III and clothing levels with multiple winners from Paris Montpelier Ovid Georgetown Bennington and Noon an. Special dairy and beef awards go to 4 H and FFA participants including Harold Skinner Lee Rigby Owen Clark Reed Stephens and Lynn Skinner with judges and sponsoring groups noted.
Funeral services were conducted in Montpelier for Ada Christina Munk who died Monday after a brief illness. Born September 25, 1879 in Mantua Utah, she was the daughter of Lewis P. and Mary Hansen Munk and lived in Montpelier since 1915. She leaves two brothers Edgar Munk Georgetown and Lester P. Munk Montpelier and three sisters Mrs. David H. Perkins Montpelier Mrs. Charles Collett Brigham City and Mrs. Asa Athay Paris.
Tuesday visitors at Mrs. Ivan Beck home included Wells Stock Stella Frampton and Helen Blanchard. Families linked to Richs and Passeys traveled between Bountiful Logan Salt Lake City and Boise. Attendees at Arnold Campbell funeral in Soda Springs included many local residents and relatives.
Bear Lake County Farm Bureau will hold a talk meet and talent find program at the Montpellier First Ward Chapel on Thursday September 9 at 7 p.m. All Farm Bureau families are eligible to participate with cash awards offered. The public is invited to attend.
4 H Club of Bear Lake County staged a summer fashion revue on August 23 in the Montpelier second ward chapel. Models wore garments made by the girls with music by Ernest White and narration by Mrs Hidon Hoskins. Winners included Betty Gale Kunz and Marie Mouritsen as district fair representatives with alternates Carol Leigh Whitman, Sherleen, and Karolyn Hoskins. judges were Jeanette Tarbet, Ellen Hogan, and Merilyn Petersen.
Notice invites women to enroll in a practical nurses course starting around Sept. 15, 1954, at Bear Lake Memorial Hospital. The yearlong program includes about 500 hours of class work and at least 1200 hours of practical training under State Vocational Training for adults, with remuneration for practical hours. Preference given to full time after completion. HH. G. Ericsson, Administrator.
Twenty FFA members from Fielding and Montpelier exhibited crops and livestock at the Bear Lake County fair with many earning A or B awards. The fair featured four crop displays and a joint booth by Montpelier and Fielding to promote crop education. Calf sales at the fairgrounds, aided by Col. McCleen, totaled $8,500 with Lea Rigby achieving the top price. Local buyers included Teuscher's Market and IGA.
Fielding High football opens with 86 candidates weighing about 147 pounds on average. Coach Moroni Schwab says the team is solid in weight and potential, led by seven lettermen and a mix of freshmen to seniors. Notable players include Passey, Carlson, Goebel, and Shurtliff. Prospects Derricott and Hemert may join. two injuries trim the squad. Schedule lists games from Sept 10 to Oct 15 at various sites.
A list from Bear Lake Memorial Hospital in Montpelier details numerous patient admissions from Aug. 25 to Aug. 31 including Bonnie Lee Vallentine Paris admitted Aug. 27, medical care. Paul Weston Laketown admitted Aug. 27, medical. Inca Sleight Montpelier admitted Aug. 28 major surgery. Floran Dayton Dingle admitted Aug. 28 medical. births reported for Gary Taylor Cokeville Aug. 27 Arden Pope Sage Aug. 28 and Ruggell Hansen Montpelier Aug. 30. Several patients released in late Aug. notes include Aug. 7B and Aug. 91, with minor or major surgery indicated for some. A concurrent line notes Bonnie Lee, 8 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vallentine, and a polio-related update concluding with expected full recovery.
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