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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1929
Page
4
US sugar beet planting reached 781000 acres this year, up 81000 acres from last year. The Department of Agriculture expects an 7683000 ton harvest, more than last year, with 992000 tons of sugar produced, supporting farming communities and providing thousands of jobs.
Snippets warn about unsafe canyon driving and the need for enforcing road rules. Voices from Logan and nearby papers urge police presence, courtesy in yielding, and daily patrols to curb reckless driving along the canyon. Other items joke about bankers, forecasts, fashion, and social quirks.
A bevy of attractive college girls from Cheyenne Wyo solicit magazine subscriptions in Paris to raise funds for their college expenses. Miss Gladys Tyler acts as manager and leads the effort for the Metropolitan Co of New York following an early Wednesday morning visit.
Over $900 worth of playground equipment including a large slide swings slides and see saw is purchased and being installed for Emerson school grounds ready for the September 9 opening.
Notice from PEARCE chairman seeks bronco horse mule or cow in Bear Lake valley area for entry at the Paris County Fair next month.
Sarah Allred, born August 4, 1850 in Birmingham England, died in St Charles Bear Lake area. Her life spanned emigration to America, settlement in Bear Lake, marriage to W. L. Allred, service in Y S M I A and Stake leadership, and a large family. Tributes speak of her devotion, kindness, and community work across decades with relatives and neighbors noting her long dedication to faith and service.
Miss Florence Quinton suffers acute appendicitis but is improving. Elder Fay E. Thornock returns from a mission in the Western States. Jay Haddock injured knee from a nail accident and stays home. Vera Nelson visits sister in Noonan then returns home. Parley Dunford dies after illness. family travels from Bloomington. Ruth Floyd and Rosamond Reed visit. Floyds from Salt Lake City return with their daughter. Batemans move to Ogden for winter. Paul Haddock returns from Noonan for a few weeks of summer. Bloomington population declines as youth work out of town. Grove M Haddock and Jay L Haddock visit Logan after missions in Germany and Alaska.
A fire near Lake Samish in Washington killed one and injured another as crews fought for hours. Across the Northwest high winds and low humidity rekindled forest fires across Idaho Oregon Montana and Canada with thousands of acres burned and millions in potential losses. Eight hundred firefighters including three doukhobo from Grand Forks aided the Dollar Mountain blaze in Washington leveling about 12 000 acres in two hours and forcing camps to evacuate.
Bear Lake County Idaho issues a call for bids to furnish materials and labor for an addition to the county courthouse. Proposals must be on architect forms and delivered sealed to the county clerk by Aug 22 1929. Bonds and checks are required with bid. plans available from architect H A Falkenburg upon deposit.
The Jacobson Family reunion convened at Lakota resort on August 8 with forty one members attending. Activities included bathing and boating followed by a banquet at 6:30 p.m. Aliice Jacobson recently visited Idaho Falls and Utah points, and Lenna Jacobson returned home after a week away.
Sealed bids for purchase and relocation of the Don Haddock house from the lot next to Emerson school will be accepted by the clerk of Independent School District No. 2 Paris Bear Lake County Idaho until Saturday August 24 at 8 p m. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Fred J. Price Clerk.
Notice announces sealed bids until September 14 at 10 a m for the S E Cleveland home and two city lots in St Charles Idaho. Highest bidder wins with the board retaining right to reject bids. Mail or hand bids to Stafford Cleveland. Plans and deposits required with architect H A Falkenburg.
Trustees of Emerson school district purchased the Reverend Boyd home and city lot from Don Haddock to gain parking and playground space near the school. The house will be removed and the lawn expanded, improving the school grounds per taxpayers' sentiment.
Five dollar reward offered for return of a lost handbag and its contents found near Lakota Resort during the Rich Family reunion two weeks ago. Bag contained valuable powers. Please contact this office with information or return.
Charles Rogers local painter awarded the contract Monday to paint the exterior and calk plaster walls and ceilings of Emerson School with calcsomine interior work specified.
The Probate Court of Bear Lake County Idaho orders sale of estate property of David R. Humphreys. Bid in writing by 2 PM August 31 1929. Cash with 10 percent deposit. Sale subject to Probate Court confirmation. Heber Humphreys administrator Paris Idaho.
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