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Newspaper

Paris Post

Location

Paris, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1929

Page

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Fielding High school presents Priscilla opera

Fielding High school unveiled Priscilla a two act comic opera at the Opera House with a cast including Blossom Wilks as Priscilla Bedford Bird Captain Miles Standish Dallas Tueller John Alden Elliott Budge Hatebad Higgins Barbara Helen Cook and principal support from Miss Libby Cook and Rulon Dunn The production directed by Prof Irwin Jensen featured a sixty member chorus and a polished school orchestra with costumes supplied by a dedicated costuming house and praised for its pace and staging

Opera Howse Fielding Irwin Jensen Paris Priscilla Fielding High School Jensen Blossom Wilks Bedford Bird Miles Standish Dallas Tueller John Alden Elliott Budge William Bradford Hatebad Higgins Russell Peterson Barbara Helen Cook Alice Spencer Miss Spencer Hattie Vallentine Tee Squanto Elmo Morgan Morgan Libby Cook

Community Confidence as a Valued Asset

Community leaders urge residents to maintain trust in neighbors and local merchants to foster growth and prosperity. The message emphasizes reliable goods at fair prices and mutual confidence as the foundation for a thriving home town.

See Doctor Scarborough Eye Specialist Schedule

Notice for eye specialist Doctor Scarborough at Burgoyne and Tuesday on April 8 and 9. Availability and times read as a brief public notice.

Doctor Scarborough

Montpelier Citizens Hold Mass Meeting

At a mass meeting in Montpelier last Monday evening over 150 people participated. Asa Vealey was renominated for mayor, Harry Colipriest for treasurer, and F L Cruikshank for city clerk. Councilmen were Alma Winters and Louis Perkins in the first ward, Harry Nuckles and H R Rich in the second ward, and Lee Wedell and Arthur Richards in the third ward.

Montpelier Asa Vealey Harry Colipriest F. L. Cruikshank Alma Winters Louis Perkins Harry Nuckles H. Rich Lee Wedell Arthur Richards

Raid at Sage Randolph Utah Nets 800 Gallons Whiskey

Prohibition agents raided Sage Randolph Utah and seized 800 gallons of whiskey stored in a warehouse allegedly leased to a Diamondville man. The haul is among Wyoming’s largest finished whiskey seizures, valued between 8500 and 4000 dollars at current moonshine prices. No arrests have been reported.

Randolph Utah Sage Wyoming Diamondville Kemmerer Gazette

Rural School Elections Set For April Twenty

Rural districts plan annual school elections and meetings on April 20 to elect trustees and discuss budgets. County Superintendent Amy D Kelsey notes most districts will elect at least one trustee and sometimes two with residents attending to voice school policy needs and standards. Myrtle R Davis urges careful voter choice to improve schools and .

Amy D. Kelsey Kelsey Myrtle R. Davis Idaho

Bear Lake County Faces Renewed Business Hope

Paris and Bear Lake county emerges from a severe winter with no local business failures. Firms weathered the season, and now new building activity, more people, and growing industries signal a strong year ahead.

Paris Bear Lake County

Advertising man prints Easter theater circulars in Montpelier

B H Rich, manager of the Rich Theatre, distributed several thousand Easter week mailing circulars listing picture show attractions and a page of peppy paragraphs. The scraps note various ad lines and jests, including weather quips and political references from the era.

B. H. Rich Rich Montpelier Livewire

Benny Havens and West Point Tradition Highlighted

An illustrated feature by Elmo Scott Watson explains who Benny Havens was and why the West Point cadet song Benny Havens Oh! remains a beloved tradition at the United States Military Academy. The piece delves into the origin and enduring charm of the famous tune.

America United States Military Academy West Point N. Y Benny Havens Elmo Scott Watson

Van Gleek Mortgage Co. Ranch Sold for 9000 to R W Caldwell

Announcement reports the sale of the 320 acre Van Gleek Mortgage Co. ranch at Georgetown to R W Caldwell of Paris for 9000 dollars. Caldwell plans spring possession. Bear River Land and Abstract Co., Realtors of Montpelier, brokered the deal.

van Gleek Mortgage Co Georgetown R. W. Caldwell Paris Montpellier Caldwell Bear River Land É Abstract Co. Realtors Montpelier

Forester W. Averill Injured Measuring Snow On Summit

Forester W. Averill sustained a wrenching leg injury after skidding while taking snow measurements on Garden City summit last Friday. He reports a snow depth of 9.6 inches and notes Logan Canyon may not open to car travel until late June.

Forester W Averill Garden City Hickory Care Batger Avetill Logan Canyon

Transatlantic Filer Encounters Shaking During Border Crossing

A transatlantic filer detects a rattle signaling loosened nuts and bolts. Minutes later he crosses into Scotland where the motion settles and things tighten up.

Scotland

Radio Concert Program At Paris Tabernacle

People of the Bear Lake stake are invited to Paris for Friday at 10 oclock to hear President Heber J. Grant address Salt Lake by radio from the stake tabernacle. A Sunday session is set for 2 pm with sacrament at 1 40 followed by radio service. High school students may hear speakers Friday morning. The service is via M. G. Price who installed a large jestic machine ensuring clear tone throughout the building.

Bear Lake Stake Stake Paris Heber J. Grant Salt Lake Stake Tabernacle Tabernacle M. G. Price

Woman Passes After Stroke in St Charles

Gloom fell over St Charles as Mrs. Mins Brewer aged 74 suffered a stroke and did not regain consciousness, dying at 8 p m Sunday. Funeral services are set for today at 1 o'clock, with a full life write-up to follow next week.

St.” Charles

Voters Register Edict From Boise

Boise edict orders voters in cities and towns to register for municipal elections in April. Attorney General W D Gillis notes four inquiries about the biennial registration system under the 1921 law, which remains in effect for municipalities. The 1929 legislature's law will not take effect until May 6.

Boise W. D. Gillis

Mule tender Emanuel Jackson humbled by new mule

Emanuel Jackson, a mule tender, appeared on crutches one morning. A friend questioned his reputation as a top mule skinner and he replied proudly that a new mule did not know his reputation.

Emanuel Jackson Emanuel

Honest thief returns dog and earns reward

A man who stole a dog failed to sell it for three dollars over two days. He returned the dog to its owner and was rewarded with a five dollar bill for his honesty.

Hogé Deputy Revenue Collector Visits Paris with Family

Wm. B. Hogé a deputy revenue collector is visiting with his family in Paris, according to a brief society note.

Wm. B. Hogé Paris

Moral Men with Judgment Needed for Paris Town

The town’s bi annual election draws slow interest yet offers a chance for a prudent leadership. Citizens are urged to choose morally sound, fiscally responsible officials who will uphold law and order and promote local growth, guiding Paris away from debt and toward affordable taxes and home ownership.

Paris

Conjoint Program at Second Ward Chapel Sunday Evening

The following program will be given Sunday evening April 7 at Second Ward chapel. The public is cordially invited to attend. Quartet. Rulon Dunn & Company. Alice Spencer, Wilks and Co. Clifford Price, Irwin Jensen, Dorothy Gilgen.

Second Ward Chapel Quartet Rulon Dunn & Company Alice Spencer T Sick Eee Wilks and Co Falk Worurbetsa Theta Etesecasee Ee Devestene Clifford Price Seeseeeseeness Irwin Jensen Dorothy Gilgen

Nominating Meeting Held for Paris Idaho Officials

Notice announces a Nominating Meeting on Saturday April 13 1929 at 7 30 PM in the Court Room County Court House Paris Idaho to nominate the mayor two councilmen from each ward a treasurer a clerk and ex officio police judge for the April 23 1929 city election A W Shepherd Mayor urges all citizens to attend.

County Court House Paris Idaho City of Paris -Daho

Good Price for Lambs and Wool Reported in West

News notes strong prices for lambs and wool with about 75 000 wether lambs priced at 12 percent in Wyoming. A Utah contract allegedly lists 2 200 fleeces at 36 cents per pound.

Wyoming Utah

Letter on proposed Ogden Randolph road via Monte Cristo

R H Rutledge district forester Ogden Utah cautions the project would be costly and not warranted in the near term. He outlines two possible Monte Cristo routes near Beaver Creek and Skunk Creek with cross county implications and estimates Weber County costs around 290 000 plus Forest Highway funding if state and federal agencies agree to finance forest land segments.

Rich County Reaper Randolph Utah Alfred Kearl Laketown Utah R. H. Rutledge District Forester Ogden Randolph Monte Cristo Beaver Creek Beaver Creek Summit Skunk Creek Weber and Rich Cache County Weber National Forest National Forest Bureau of Public Roads Forest Service Forest Hihway Weber County Rich County

Young Man Finds Girl Then Pocket Trouble Forecast

A quip suggests if a young man holds a girl now he may end up with money troubles later. The saying links romantic pursuit with financial risk and consequences.

The Cynical Bachelor On Adam In Paradise Joke

The Cynical Bachelor jokes that Adam lived in paradise because he had no mother in law. The quip plays on the biblical lapse and marital humor.

Adam Paradise

Bennington Lad Shot By Pal in Mountain Outing

Charles R. Holmes aged 13, son of Oliver W Holmes of Bennington, was killed instantly when Bud Weaver discharged a rifle during a mountain hunting trip. Udell Weaver witnessed the accident. Coroner F. M Williams ruled no inquest needed. Funeral services were held in Bennington.

Charles R. Holmes Oliver W.holmes Beniington Bear Lake County Bennington Bud” Weaver Charles Udell Weaver Bud Holmeses Montpellier F. M Willams Bennington L. D Ward Chapel

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