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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1921
Page
1
The Paris Ladies Chorus presents a musical entertainment at the Paris Opera House on Thursday April 21 to benefit the chapel fund of two wards. The program features quartets solos duets readings and dances. Enjoyable time assured. Tickets are 55c and 36c.
The old stork visited the Passey home last Saturday morning delivering a fine boy. Mother and baby doing fine. Bishop Passey returned from Salt Lake where he attended general conference. Brown from Preston Idaho to stay the rest of the year. Mrs Brown to join later. The school plans an April 8 entertainment. Mrs Henry Howell of Fish Haven visiting daughter Mrs Teo Passey. David Orr and Melvin Passey went to Nevada. Miss Mary Smith of Sharon spent the weekend with sister Mrs Melvin Passey. Loraine Wallexine returned from a two year mission last Friday evening and spoke of his experiences.
A town gathering described as a misfit party enjoyed by locals with an old fashioned picnic. References to spring work halted by a snow storm, road conditions between Fish Haven and St Charles, and various residents traveling for visits, school exams, and a baseball game against Garden City.
Postmaster H. L. Spencer reports receipt of a U S Army questionnaire about mapping an overland route to Paris and the possibility of a landing field nearby for fueling oil and other supplies. The form has been completed and returned.
The first confirmed burglary in years struck Thursday night. Intruders entered by breaking the coal chute, reached the principal’s office and stole $20, from the cash box. They also hit the Golden Rule Store via the same basement entry, taking $5.80, two pairs of shoes and clothing. Several checks were looked at but not taken.
Washington reports the farm labor situation in the United States is easier than in three years. Dept of Agriculture data show 95.2 percent of normal supply and 87.6 percent demand, with a supply-to-demand index at 108.8. The South has excess supply despite wage cuts, Western states show ample supply and lower wages, Idaho notes reasonable wages and no shortage, while Eastern states report wage reductions and ample supply.
County Superintendent Letha Dunford urges schools in Bar Lake County to observe Arbor and Bird Day on April 15. She emphasizes trees economic value, beauty, and civic improvement, and links bird preservation to tree protection for a healthier environment.
William Cozzens brought four baby wolves, about four weeks old, from Blackfoot Country Monday. The wolves were placed in Boise Park after Cozzens tracked the mother, who escaped when he shot at her.
The notice outlines four year enlistments in the U S Navy for ratings such as Apprentice Seaman Engineman Fireman Machinist’s Mate and Seaman with ages 18 to 35 and monthly pay ranges. Ex Navy or Army Marines may reenlist up to chief petty officer in specific ratings. Recruits must be 18 to 35 with minimum age 18 and may be sent to receiving ship after enlisting. For full particulars contact U S Navy Recruiting Station Keith Emporium Bidg East Lake City Utah.
Advertisement from the Idaho Falls Register notes a lady missing a leather handbag found by a man who claims no involvement. He says the owner may claim it by proving ownership at his office and offers payment for the ad explaining the situation to his wife.
A Portland hen laid an egg measuring seven and a quarter inches in circumference, reportedly the largest on display, with Salt Lake City sources noting a related claim about a local hen laying a quarter inch egg. The report cites Associated Press dispatches and farm observers.
The commissioners met at ten o clock on April 11 with Silas L. Wright A A Hort and Wm. R. Kunz present. They discussed Beeiret endanken district No 13 permit for 7000 to construct a road and a Montpelier Atton project renewal. They considered paving the Pacific highway in Bear county and noted State and Federal aid for gravel surfacing at about 7000 per mile, with pavement cost estimates much higher. Also appointed R J Sutton County Physician at 400 yearly with 600 bond. named Road Overseers George Brewer and Joseph Orchard. postponed District No 2 decision. set sald cost sharing for silage and silos. adjourned to April 16. Population notes included births.
The County Auditor S H Rich emphasizes a clean county record and strong finances in the County Financial Report issued by The Party Post. The book includes pioneers who settled in the valley in 1863, early county organization, and a United States census of Bear Lake county along with other taxpayer interest items.
Dr R J Sutton, a town physician, was named county physician by the county commissioners last Monday. Several other applicants were considered but Sutton won the position, which in prior years had been held by a Montpelier physician.
Notice states a city election on April 6 to elect a Mayor City Clerk City Treasurer and two councilmen per ward. Polls open 8 a m to 7 p m at the County Court House in Potts. Registration ends April 23 1021 and must be done with the City Clerk who serves as registrar. By order of City Council A L Pendrey City Mayor. 9-bt
Jesse R S Budge was nominated for mayor of Pocatello at a large city mass meeting amid calls for a businesslike administration. The event drew an estimated 1200 to 1600 attendees as candidates Budge Samms and Blalock were named and balloting followed with Budge emerging as the Republican nominee.
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