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Newspaper

Paris Post

Location

Paris, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1939

Page

1

Fifth District Schools to Hold Annual Speech Festival in Paris

The Fifth District Speech Festival will be held in Paris on Friday April 7. Ten high schools compete in plays orations humorous and dramatic readings with a 2 cent admission. venues include Second Wi chapel Fielding High School auditorium and Seminary Building with a detailed event schedule. The Paris Lions Club provides a trophy for the school with the most event wins, on display at Paris Drug Co.

Paris Lions ‘Club Fielding High School McCammon Moreland Thomas Falls Preston Blackfoot Oratory Montpelier Backfoot American Falls MicCamilon Eigse Eetee Montpeler Bancroft Thhothas MicCamito Paris Lions 'Club Paris Drug-Co

Motivee Idaho Phosphate Company Formed

Phosphate corporation papers were filed in editor Sam Vv. Tumbs office and with the secretary of state last year and this week. The Motivee Idaho Phosphate Co is formed from the Mo Tiwee phosphate mines once the nation’s most active. Local residents remain unsure if the new company will begin mine development work.

Sam Vv. Tumbs Motiwee Idaho Phosphate Co Mo Tiwee Phosphate United States

Edward Hart Rising Star at Ul University Track Team

Edward Hart continues progress at Ul University England where he serves as captain of the varsity track team and holds a thigh scholarship with ties to the Pen and Chronicl shafts.

Edward Hart U: of Ul Arshp Oxford University England

Glenda Cole Receives High Rank at U S A C

Miss Glenda Cole of Paris is elected to the Utah State Agricul Cell chapter of Phi Kai Phi, an honorary scholastic fraternity for seniors. She ranks in the upper tenth of her graduation class and is an active member of related honorary groups. Cole attended Fielding High School noted for drama involvement.

Glenda Cole Paris Utah State Agricul Cell Phi Kai Phi Trist Glenna Bear Lake Club Rom Fielding High School

Dingle School PWA Project Nears Completion

The PWA improvement of Dingle school is substantially complete with minor tasks and furniture installation remaining. H Grimmett held the contract for building upgrades. furniture supplier not yet selected.

PWA Dingle Wile H. Grimmett

St Charles Water Mains Progress Reported

Project in St Charles advances with workers from the town. About half a mile of pipe laid as mains near completion. The lines will be pressure tested this week and trenches soon filled.

Russell Clayton Heads Ticket in City Election

A mass meeting at the courthouse drew about eighty Paris citizens. Russell Clayton was chosen as mayor candidate, with W. Smith Hoge as city clerk and ex-officio police judge, and E T Shepherd as treasurer. Mayor Dan C. Rich chaired. officers reported WPA projects and hydrants installed. ward representatives were selected for the city council.

W. Smith Hoge Ezra Eamrey O Russel Clayton W. Smith Hoge E T. Shepherd Shepherd Counicil Firathaem Archie Wallentine Sa Fae Hutine Jesse Lewis

Telephone central moves to Hotel Paris as work begins

A crew of about twenty men is changing the system from the old telephone offices to the Hotel Paris where the central office will be located. They are stringing cables and wires into the hotel as road openings improve travel routes in Franklin and Bear Lake counties this week.

Paris Preston Emigration Canyon Franklin County Bear Lake County Logan Canyon Garden City Logan Rill Bec

Mayor Heads City Ticket in Montpelier Nominees

Montpelier city meeting nominates Mayor Frank M Williams for a fifth term with unanimous support. Four current council members and two third ward council candidates also named along with incumbent city clerk Libbie Welker and treasurer. Nominated for other posts under the Citizens ticket, with additional names listed for party ballots.

Frank M-Williams Montpeter Charles E. Hess Joseph Burgoyne Jess McClelland L S Wedel O. B Solem Alvin ‘Toeller Nestner Jossph S. Robison Libble Welker Citizens Ipicem Ezrin A.E. Thiel A. Ia. Vealey E. L. Downing Harry G. Nuckols Ed O. Rich

Stitched Social Evening Hosted at Trust Home

Miss Mirtle Lewis hosted a sewing club gathering at her Trust home for an evening event. Attendees included Afton Wyler Jean Hodges Alice Micsor Velina Lewis Irene Spencer Thvila Woser and Beth Shepherd. Refreshments were served.

Miss Mirtle Lewis Srwing Club Theos Prevant Afton Wyler Jean Hodges Alice Micsor Velina Lewis Irene Spencer Thvila Woser Bethhépherd

Former St. Charles Girl Wins San Francisco Trip

Miss Lillis Pugmire of Hagerman, daughter of Mr and Mrs Emerson Pugmire, formerly of St Charles, is among 12 girls selected for a trip to the San Francisco World’s Fair. A member of Hagerman High’s girls basketball team and state champions, she will depart April 6 for Treasure Island during Easter vacation.

ST. Charles Lillis Pugmire Ofrs Emerson Pugmire Hagerman Hagerman Girls

Bloomington Matron Called To Last Reward

Maggie Marintha Thornock died Sunday afternoon in Bloomington Idaho. She was born 1894 at Lanark Idaho and married in 1910. Survived by her husband, eight children, four of whom live in Bloomington Randolph and Evanston areas, six grandchildren, and several siblings. Funeral services were held Wednesday in the Bloomington ward chapel with interment at Blee Cemetery.

Maggie Marintha Thornock Bloomah Lorenzo, LaMarr Willard Allen Ethel Verdon Bloomington Ester Pope Randolph Zelda Jones Fwe Bertha Passey Ellen Ettensen Evanston Wyo Sarah Misise Ct Superior Wyoming Hazel Foster Dmrs Igdia Salvage Daley City Califormia Woodruff Jensen Bloomington Ward Chapel Blee Eee

Moose Seen Near Logan Sparks Wildlife Return Claim

A large moose reported near Logan Canyon attracts wildlife experts. Professor Kelker notes first sighting March 18 by UT students, says moose signals possible return of a species once common 200 years ago. Locals observe animal within 50 yards as it traverses snowy terrain.

Logan Canyon George H. Kelker UT 8 Futuna

Fish trap at mouth of St Charles Creek to catch spawners

A fish trap was placed at the mouth of St Charles Creek to catch trout as they leave Bear Lake to spawn. Two expert fish culturists will harvest eggs and ship them to American Falls hatchery, then plant fry back in Bear Lake. The Rainbow Rod and Gun club funded $100, with a watchman kept at the site. The program, in concert with Idaho Utah Fish and Game Commissions and the Federal Bureau of Fisheries, aims to restock Bear Lake and support Swan Creek and Laketown hatchery efforts.

St. Charles Creek Bear Lake American Falls Bearlake Rainbow Red and Gun Club United Rainbow Rod and Gun Club Federal Bureau of Fisheries Swan Creek Laketown

Preston Wins Wrestling Championship in Southeastern Idaho Meet

Preston high school clinched the district title at the Southeastern Idaho high school wrestling tournament held in Preston. The format counted preliminary falls for points, with Preston totaling 37 to beat Montpelier 22 and Soda Springs 14 as Paris, Malad, and McCammon trailed.

Preston Bate Commied Yiver Aie Tereret Tthis Uiling Montpelier Soda Springs Malad Paris McCammon fBvo Boyd Colton John Rawlings

Smoking Prohibited in National Forests This Season

Lewiston reports that smoking will be banned in private forest lands in Idaho and on national forests in danger areas this fire season. The policy mirrors last year’s rule, with bans in danger areas and lifting otherwise, affecting logging camps and timber work zones. The warning emphasizes preventing tree destruction from the willful act of flipping cigarettes.

Lewiston Idaho State Cooperative Board of Forestry National Forester's Missoula

WPA rolls cut on April 8 as relief funds run out

Idaho WPA administrator O K Hine announced that most relief workers will be removed from project jobs by April 8 due to Congress funds being inadequate to continue at present levels. Reductions target Idaho and other states by project, with county quotas and supervisor cuts planned to minimize hardship.

Congress O. K. Hine F.C. Harrington WPA Idaho Ithe Wssey Hine

Wrestling and Boxing Meet Here Saturday

The only boxing and wrestling meet here will be between the Star Valley and Paris high schools Saturday evening at 8 p.m. The Star Valley team is one of the best in the country and the contests should be very interesting.

Star Valley Paris Portes

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