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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1951
Page
1
Analyzes curricular and extracurricular activities shaping student development. Highlights sports like football wrestling and track as essential for physical and moral education while dances and school publications foster social contact and personal leadership. Emphasizes administrator aims to cultivate student leaders and community contributions.
A Saturday evening event at the Jefferson Dunford home honored Nadine Nelson. Attendees included out of town guests Della Hulme and daughters Ruth and Rhea, Carol Verona Stevens and daughter Jim, Marie Peterson, Marie of Paris, and Lucille of Liberty. Local residents also listed include Anna Ruth Lowe Ward, Ann Marie Dun Haddock, and Pearl Patterson among others.
School opens its week with enrollment figures reported by Principal Ralph. Grade by grade shows a decline of five students from last year. Faculty includes Beth R West fifth grade Opal fourth grade Letha B Madsen second grade Avia Crawford and others.
At the Fielding High School board meeting on Sept 10 Dr Spencer H Rich was chosen as chairman for the coming year replacing Whitney Transtrum the retiring chair. C Shepherd was re elected clerk. Siver Nielson and H K Matthews were re elected trustees for three year terms. A school lunch program was discussed but deemed not financially feasible with only 30 supporting cards.
Lucy Pugmire 76 of St Charles died Tuesday evening at her home after a stroke six months earlier. Born in St Charles to Christopher Merkeley pioneer Bear Lake settlers she was a practical nurse and Relief Society worker. Survived by son Leland Pugmire and daughter Vivian Minor, two sisters Susie Cleveland and Martha Pugmire. husband Heber and two daughters preceded her in death. Funeral at 2 pm Saturday in St Charles ward chapel.
County Auditor Sam V Tunks reports the 1951 tax levies per $100 valuation rise slightly from 1950. Total county and state levy stands at 2.45 vs 2.40, with changes across current expenses fair charity hospital bonds road and bridge and school allocations. City and independent districts list varied rates. livestock taxes add brand inspection and state sheep commission charges. Valuation totals rise from 9,224,142.62 to 9, more. specific district figures and local rate differences noted.
Elmo R Morgan former Field Manager for the Atomic Energy Commission at Los Alamos announces he will become Coordinator of Cooperative Research at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City starting October 1. He will supervise university contracts for government agencies and private industry reporting to Dr A Ray Olpin.
The Bear Lake county 4 H Club results from the Eastern Idaho District Fair in Blackfoot were announced by county agent Duane A Hansen. Awards span Clothing, Garden, Foods, Grain, Demonstrations, and Home Products judging with Bear Lake teams placing fourth in the Home Products category.
King’s Daughter owned and trained by Mr. and Mrs. Don Stucki of Paris Idaho won the feature race at Portland Meadows during the Portland Turf Association 24 day fall meet. The I horse paid 9.70 8.20 and 4.00. The Stucki family plans to stay another three or four weeks and the children have enrolled in Oregon schools.
Beverly Arnell daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Arnell St Charles wed Cpl Justin Phelps Jr son of Mr and Mrs Justin Phelps Montpelier in a Sept 15 ceremony at the bride’s home. Presiding minister L Burdette Pugmire led the rites as immediate family attended. The couple planned a short honeymoon before Cal Phelps reports to Carswell Air Force Base Texas for overseas duty.
W Smith Hoge 66 a Paris native and Bear Lake County figure died at his Paris home on Tuesday September 18 following a lingering illness. He operated Bear Lake Abstract Co and served in many local roles including Ward Clerk bishopric counselor probate judge deputy county recorder city clerk and Justice of the Peace. He was a charter Paris Lions member and served in World War II era duties. He is survived by children Nadia Johnson John Hoge Olga Klinke five grandchildren and several siblings. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 pm in the Paris Second Ward chapel with Daughters of the Utah Pioneers meeting the day prior.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Nielson of Ovid announce the engagement of their daughter Jean to Ross Bunderson, son of Mr. and the late Mrs. James Bunderson of St. Charles.
The Emerson PTA invites all parents of students at Emerson School to attend the first meeting of the new school year. The gathering is set for Thursday September 20 at 8 p.m. in the Emerson gym.
At Bear Lake Memorial Hospital a series of admissions include Mrs. Ivan Phelps Montpelier Sept 12 major surgery and Lugan infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John Henggeler Boise Sept 12 medical. releases noted Sept 14 and 15. Other admits include Mrs L Vallentine Paris Sept 13 minor surgery and Mrs Wendell Johnson Laketown Sept 15 major surgery. Births reported: a boy born to Mr and Mrs Don Ovan Howell Fish Haven Sept 16, a girl to Mr and Mrs John Hansen Garden City Sept 17, and a girl to Mr and Mrs Elliott Sparks Dingle Sept 18.
During the first week of school the Seminary elected officers for the year. Merrill Pugmire is President with Merlyn Pugmire as Vice President. Hiram Morgan is Sec and Treasurer. Reporters include Louise Brinkerhoff and Renee Haddock. Officers will guide monthly activities and have set a calendar of major projects.
Fielding Spartans lost their season opener to Downey 14 to 12 as many players played their first real game. Downey led 7 0 at halftime, then Fielding rallied with two touchdowns but failed to convert after TDs. Coach Schwab drills to address inexperience and rough spots.
Relatives in Paris Idaho report the death of Dr N R Wellantine last week at his Long Beach California home after a 14 year battle with slow paralysis. He was born May 26 1887 in Paris Idaho and trained at Fielding Academy Albion Normal and Washington Medical College. Survived by widow two daughters Doris and Kathleen a son in law and siblings in Paris Ogden and Logan. Funeral and burial were in Long Beach Monday.
The Home Economics department led by Miss Lancre announces an instructional sewing machine demonstration on Monday September 24 at 9 a.m. It features the Pfaff machine and includes information on zig zag models. Parents and interested persons are invited to attend during regular Home Economics classes.
Stake leaders and General Authorities gathered at the Bear Lake Stake Seminary building for a Welfare and Priesthood Leadership conference. Elder LeRoy Wirthlin urged tithes and offerings, Priesthood duties, and church welfare while Elder Matthew Cowley addressed Priesthood responsibilities. Afternoon sessions featured President Van Ness Vallentine and others urging faithful service and rapid assistance to church duties.
Alumni of Fielding High School announce Homecoming events for Friday September 21. At 11 a.m. in the auditorium an program includes instrumental and vocal numbers and readings led by Mrs. Hirschi Mrs. Trustrum Mrs. Lowe and others. A football game follows at 5 p.m. with a dance at 8 o clock in the pavilion to conclude the activities.
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