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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1924
Page
3
Guy Flenner recalls debates at a sizable community dinner about whether to blend old and new times. He contrasts past conservatism with today’s rapid, pre digested ideas and urges a middle ground. The piece laments heedless vanity and praises measured reform while noting social changes and a brief local notice about photography services and travel plans.
County Superintendent Letha D. Madsen proclaims Monday April 28 Arbor Day. School districts are urged to gather pupils for exercises and teach free shrub culture, beauty, citizenship, and bird protection under state law.
Scoutmaster R F Cottle and local council members established an examining committee for merit badge work with Cornell Scofield as chairman and Chas H Shirley Burns Erickson John Vauter laus and Ray C Stock named. The Fish Haven community notes call for Eagle Scout ambitions by summer and highlight district figures, illnesses, and local developments.
A long reading of community events describes Mrs. Sarah Allred's surprise visit with friends who quilted and sewed carpet rags, followed by a nice dinner. Garden City hosted a concert that critics felt was under patronized, and speakers like Senator Ola Transtrum and Bishop John A Hlunt drew crowds for talks, radio parties, and lunch. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Arnell and others, with Norma Williams visiting and improving from neck and shoulder neuritis. Local theatre offered Forrest Taylor's Her Temporary Husband to capacity, and residents plan to attend conference rates in Salt Lake for eye ear and dental fixes. The county superintendent visited schools, stockmen anticipate higher cattle prices after disease news, and local families celebrated milestones including Helvin Bunderson’s father’s 60th birthday and a church roof snow-clearing effort.
Boise April 2 A bulletin from the Idaho State Automobile Association quotes Attorney General Conner describing a flaw in vehicle law. He says vehicles designed to transport goods are motor trucks whether used for that purpose or not, and even farm cars could be taxed as trucks if used for commodities. The association warns car owners face penalties and calls for legislative relief through united action.
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