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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1943
Page
1
County War Bond chairman Al Thiel reports the county has bought 96628.50 of a 275000.00 quota by Monday this week. Community by community totals follow, outlining progress and shortfalls toward the drive.
Miss Bonnie Jean Krogue of Bloomington and Miss Erma Widmer of Geneva won awards at the 4-H District Style Dress Revue in Lava Hot Springs on September 21. Bonnie Jean earned a blue ribbon and Erma Widmer a white. Bonnie Jean advances to the State Style Dress Revue and Erma to the County Clothing Achievement contest.
Morgan J. Rich left Tuesday for Salt Lake City to spend a few days with his daughter Miss Harriett Rich, visiting relatives and taking in local sights.
The Literary club met Thursday evening in the Seminary building. Mrs Roy A Welker of Laramie Wyoming presented an Italian three act play from memory. About 20 people enjoyed the performance and praised her work.
The U S Naval Observatory announces autumn begins in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere at 6 12 p m Eastern wartime on September 23, marking the change of seasons.
The three boys held in the county jail on burglary charges appeared before District Judge Isaac Mc Dougal in Pocatello. Monroe Murphy and Ted Lower, both 17, were paroled to Bear Lake County Sheriff for one year. Reed Bright, 22, remains in custody as investigations into his past record continue.
A Rural High School district appoints a student body committee with representatives from each community to run the bond sale. Students may earn credit for bonds subscribed, with town quotas credited to their community. The top student earns a $250 bond as drive closes September 30.
Leslie Bolton and Mrs Evelyn Mortenson residents of Montpelier tendered their resignations as clerks for the Local Selective Service board effective September 30 after sixteen months of service. Civil Service to send experienced clerks to fill vacancies in Paris. Bolton to start at Shepherd Hardware the first of the month. Mortenson to remain at home in Montpelier.
Mrs. Vinnie Price, manager, says buying a War Bond admits the purchaser to the picture show at the Novelty Theatre on Monday night Sept 27. The theatre cooperates with other theatres to aid in the third drive. A representative will issue bonds at the theatre, while the general admission remains in effect.
Lieutenant Keith Rich 24 from Montpelier is missing in action in the European theater since September six. He served as a Flying Fortress copilot in England after July and earned his wings in 1943. Staff Sergeant Russell Hayes 23 of Georgetown is a prisoner of war in Italy, with letters confirming capture and Vatican liaison options for family contact.
Local families from Ogden Montpelier Paria Pocatello Cokeville St Charles Woodruff and Bloomington visit relatives attend gatherings and meetings. Daughters of Utah Pioneers plan a September 30 meeting at Della Hulme's home inviting all interested.
Ration reminders list meat stamps X Y Z and brown A B good through October 2 brown C becomes valid September 26 through October 80. Food stamps blue U V W expire October 20 sugar stamp 14 for 5 pounds valid through October. Shoes stamp 18 valid through October 31. Gasoline outside the Eastern shortage area A T coupons valid through September 21. Gasoline owners must endorse coupons with license and state. Stoves purchases require non-certificate obtained at Local War Price and Rationing boards.
Mrs. Sarah Ann Sanderson Young, 85, longtime St. Charles resident, died Sunday evening at her daughter’s home in Smithfield Utah after a long illness. Born December 25 1857 in Las Vegas Nevada she was among Bear Lake valley’s first settlers and was active in LDS Church work. Survived by seven children including E B Sanderson L B Sanderson Pearl Crossley and others plus 34 grandchildren 39 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Funeral services Friday at 11 am in the St Charles LDS ward chapel with burial in St Charles cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Jenks and their son Jackie of Salt Lake City are visiting his mother Mrs Lucy Poulsen.
Mr and Mrs Russell Athay Mr and Mrs Frank Athay and Mr and Mrs Owen Shepherd visited Sunday with Ira Peterson in Logan. Mr Peterson is confined to the hospital following a recent operation.
A fragmentary notice addressed to the people of this community raises a question about ongoing conflict. The text signals concern over wartime conditions and calls for public reflection regarding civic duties amid crisis.
War bond appeal argues that every extra War Bond buys today will back the invasion, shorten the war, and reduce blood and tears. It notes casualties exceeding 100 000 and asks Americans to support the effort to honor gold stars at home.
Fielding High under Coach Ivan Willmore prepares for the season opener against Malad on Friday at home. Twenty eight players signed up, with about 24 at each practice, including listed team members. Grace is also slated to play here Tuesday September 28.
Football schedule for Fielding High lists games at Malad Grace Soda Springs Montpelier Soda Springs Bancroft Preston with dates in late September to early November. The document notes the schedule is not final and some entries repeat locations.
WPB ordered industrial alcohol manufacturers to supply anti freeze quotas to 14 western states before cold weather. Each passenger car will receive one and a half gallons. participating states include Idaho Arizona Kansas Colorado Montana Nebraska Nevada New Mexico North Dakota Oregon South Dakota Utah Washington and Wyoming.
Social notes list visits and travel across towns with many households hosting relatives and friends. Mrs. Mary Munk, the Stock family, and Ralph Rich are among those mentioned, with trips to Logan Salt Lake City and Racine Wisconsin. Lt Stock follows Army duties and Dora Dunn returns from Berkeley for a week with her parents.
A tea at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Stucks honored Josephine, recently married to Louis M. Pugmire of St. Charles. The Salt Lake temple ceremony occurred Sept 15, and the couple plan to reside in St. Charles with many gifts from friends and relatives.
The Induction station in Pocatello on Sept 16 accepted fifteen Bear Lake County registrants for Navy and Army service. Navy selections include Neville Thornock Glen Olson Blaine Rich Ralph Anderson Rex Rogers Dean Humphreys. Army picks list Sylvester Woodland Calvin Stevens Buck Lee Hzra Hoge Hyrum Schick Clinton Hill Reeves Mouritsen Dean Dimick Truman Stewart. Rejected: Paul Thornock DeVerl Stevens Cless Wilks. The 44th call targets 33 men for Oct 13 including married men.
Funeral services were held in the Fish Haven ward chapel September 15 for Edna Goetting conducted by Arthur Shirley with Owen Stock presiding. Out of town relatives included Lillian Pugmire and families, the Pugmire and Scofield households, and others from St Charles Ogden Garden City and Salt Lake City. Pallbearers were Earl Pugmire Elmer Elden and others.
J C Himler, executive secretary of the state committee, says 55 Townsend clubs in Idaho are in good standing while the recall faction fails to gain traction. A new Gooding club forms, three northern clubs reorganize, four surrender charters, and petitions stall amid reluctance and personal conflict over the senior citizens' grant.
The Mutual social opened winter activities on a Tuesday evening with various games played in the first and second wards.
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