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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1931
Page
3
A county building mass meeting nominated Fred J. Price for mayor of Paris after Mayor Shepherd announced he would not seek another term. Price won the nomination by a large vote. Shepherd praised his administration and was not a candidate. Four wards each named councilmen to fill new terms.
The session laws of the 1931 regular and special sessions of the legislature are printed in bound volumes issued Monday. The volume has 549 pages covering both regular and special laws, fewer than the 698 pages of 1929. It contains 224 chapters for the regular session and four for the special session, including the income tax and Kilowatt power tax laws.
Mr and Mrs John Schmid of Montpelier announce the arrival of a baby girl born last Saturday. The child is reported doing nicely and relatives offer congratulations.
Mrs. Caroline J. Allred 64 dies at home in Preston after a lingering illness. Survived by four daughters Mrs. Arthur Hess Paris Utah Mrs Norris Spatig Preston Karma Ila Rexburg and two sons Guy and Ariel Preston. Funeral held Mapleton ward April 22 with Elders Bennet Porter Stephen son of Preston and Mrs Pugmire of St Charles officiating. Interment Paris cemetery.
Boise April 20 Robert Coulter of Cascade Democrat floor leader in past sessions took the oath as director of the budget bureau appointed by Governor O Ben Ross ten days ago. He succeeds GC Hugo and will prepare the budget accounts for the governor and serve on the public buildings improvements board created by the 1929 legislature.
The sixth district convention of American Legion posts and Auxiliary units will meet in Soda Springs on Tuesday April 28 with a 4 p.m. business session, 7 p.m. banquet, and a concluding dance. Bear Lake Post No. 84 and the Auxiliary plan to send a delegation.
Local crowd ready as Stock Bros dance pavilion begins the season with Stromberg's Orchestra of Ogden Utah set for the opening dance. Mr Stock invites all old friends to attend the Saturday night event at Bear Lake.
Bloomington held a mass meeting to nominate a ticket for the upcoming village election. The ticket lists Nels Krogue as chairman E. 8 Hart as clerk Fred Briscoe as treasurer and George Ward with T. J. Ward as trustees. A second ticket named by petition includes Wm Piggott Wm W Thomock Otis Bate law Thomas Ward and William J Painter.
Under Prof. Irwin Jensen Fielding High School bands and glee clubs earned top honors at the district meet in Blackfoot. Boys glee and mixed chorus won first, girls glee second, and Fielding band took first with 94 percent, narrowly ahead of Driggs. Sixty eight Fielding students participated and community support aided transport to the contest.
President Bitton hosts H Edward Sutton and wife from Magna Utah with son Rex and daughter in law from Salt Lake City. The group spent a week in the city enjoying a brief visit and were described as looking well during their stay.
Washington April 23 report from the census bureau shows Idaho's population at 473 562 white residents and small numbers of other groups. Births exceed deaths by about two to one in 1930 with infant deaths rising. December had the most deaths and September the fewest.
Andrew Nielson formerly of Randolph was laid to rest after being dragged to death by a horse in Nevada. The funeral, conducted by Bishop Johnson, featured hymns Abide With Me Nearer My God to Thee and Rock of Ages, with speakers Henry Hoffman Mearl C Peart W T Rex and Bishop Johnson. Lois Johnson and Vere Peart sang a duet O It is Wonderful and a benediction was given by Peter Clawson.
Idaho State Auditor E. G. Gallet announced that taxpayers will see little relief from new revenue sources in 1932. The income tax reduces ad valorem levies, while the power tax lacks that provision. power tax revenue may reach 400000 yearly. First power tax returns are due in August, income tax returns in March. General fund appropriations this year total 5869278, with overall funding slightly below 1929-30 levels.
Commencement Friday May 29 at eight in the stake tabernacle with Dean John R. Dyer of the University of Illinois southern branch as speaker. The list includes the school’s largest class yet, with graduates such as Cleneth Arnell Elden Arnell Gilbert Arnell and many others receiving diplomas after completing their courses.
The city council authorized new culverts and stop signs for Main Street intersections. The sexton was ordered to hire help to clean the cemetery and straighten monuments. The water system extension to the Edwin Shepherd residence area was approved and will start immediately, funded from tax apportionment. The old council meets again May 5.
The Second Ward primary entertained ward members and the public with a diverse program including the operetta The Music Maker and vaudeville stunts. A large crowd attended the event.
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