City water system contract awarded to Utah contractor
Ernest Stettler of Logan Utah wins the labor and materials bid for a city water system project. Seven bids were opened Saturday with Stettler’s at 60351.45 dollars the lowest, others ranged up to 76994 dollars. City officials and the PWA Administration approved the award and the contractor has posted his project sign per government rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Stettler
Logan
Utah
Nels Fugal
Pleasant Grove
Ezra Passey
Paris
Oo. H. Grimmett
Northwestern Engineering Co
Rapid City
Iowa
Bear Lake Idaho Farmers Learn About A C P Benefit Payments
A Bear Lake county article explains how agriculture conservation program payments are earned, administered through the Bear Lake association, and distributed to participating farmers. It details the association structure, member qualifications, and the use of records and clerical work to prepare payments while ensuring compliance with soil conservation acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Lake
Idaho
Bear Lake County
Bear Lake Association
Congress
Scretary of Agriculture
AAA
Department of Agriculture
Harness Stolen From William Phelps Sat Night
County sheriff Asa Athay notified police to watch for a harness stolen Saturday night from Charles and Wim Hess of Montpelier. The notice followed the theft reported Saturday night and urged vigilance nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Phelps
Sherief Asa
Athay
Charles and
Wim. Hess
Montpelier
District Court Session Set For December 20
Judge Jay L. Downing of the Fifth Judicial District will convene court here on December 20 at 10:00 a.m. Two trials are listed Ogden State Bank vs Hyrum Esterholdt et al and State of Idaho vs Joseph Lindsay with jury of nine to be drawn. Jurors listed include Robert Ludwig Noonan William Bateman Bloomington Melvin Mouritsen Montpelier Alma Eschler Raymond Robert Messerly Montpelier Roy Loveland Fish Haven Lorenzo Swenson Montpelier Charles Cheney Montpelier J C Beagles Montpelier Nelse Krogue Bloomington Chas Gaskins Montpelier Ernest Allred St Charles David Perkins Bennington H L Spencer Pi Frank S Richards Montpelier Waller Buhler Bern Harrison Hess Montpelier Chas Schmid Montpelier Benj Hymas Liberty Arthur Lewis Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden State Bank
Hyrum Esterholdt
State of Idaho
Joseph Lindsay
Lorenzo Swenson
Montpelier
Charles Cheney
J C Beagles
Nelse Krogue
Bloomington
Chas .Gaskins
Ernest Allred
St. Charles
David Perkins
Bennington
H. L Spencer
Frank S. Richards
Waller—Buhler
Bern
Harrison Hess
Chas
Bear Lake Aggies News Highlights Christmas Prep
A long note from Bear Lake Aggies describes busy quarter end with exams, parties, church activities, and plans for Christmas at home. Venice Burgoyne and Rulon Tueller are featured as standout Bear Lakers from Montpelier and Paris with college achievements and future plans. Secretary of State George H. Curtis appoints Ross A. Haworth of Lewiston as assistant effective January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ye Olde Schoole
Montpelier
Paris
Athleic Association
W A. A
Theta Chi
Associated Women Students’ Council
Venice
Emerson School
Geneva
Society of Yellow Dogs
Rulon
Keeley’s
Farr
Secretary of State
George H. Curtis
Ross A. Haworth
Lewiston
Route changes to U S 89 place Bear Lake on new path to Yellowstone
Idaho and Utah road commissions win a dispute with Wyoming over U S 89 routing. The new path goes via Provo Salt Lake City Ogden Brigham City Logan Garden City Paris Montpelier Star Valley and the Grand Canyon of the Snake to Yellowstone. The American Officials committee designates Wyoming route as U S 185.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Utah
Wyoming Commission
Provo
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Brigham City
Logan
Garden City Paris
Montpelier
Star Valley
Wye
Grand Canyon
Snake River
Yellowstone Park
W. D. Hammond
Chaiirman
Utah Commission
American Association of State Highway Officials
Dallas
Texas
Wyoming
Heber
Coalville
Evanston
Kemmerer
Big Piney
Yellowstone
Christmas Seals Promote TB Fight Across Idaho
The Idaho Anti-Tuberculosis Association urges public support for year round tobacco prevention and child health. It highlights school tuberculin testing, health education, field visits, and summer camps aiding over 200 disabled children, with a yearly appeal at Christmas to buy seals symbolizing the fight against tuberculosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho Anti-tuberculosis Association
Legionnaires
Anti- Tuberculosis Association For Education and Prevention
Post Subscription Campaign Selects 16 Prize Winners
In a two district campaign, 16 candidates compete for four bicycles and 12 cash commissions. District One covers outside Paris city limits and District Two covers inside. First prizes go to the top candidate in each district, with two more bicycles awarded to the next highest vote-getters overall. The remaining 12 receive cash commissions equal to 20 percent of their subscriptions. The sealed ballot box will be opened at 9 p.m. Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Advisory Board of
Office of the Post
Gold Green Ball To Be Season's Big Social Event
Plans for the Gold and Green ball to be held December 16 in the Paris pavilion were discussed by Mrs Clarence Merritt and board members. The event will crown a stake queen from ward representatives with decorated halls and a formal ceremony. Committees cover invitations decorations finance dance crown queen refreshments. Cold weather shows two mornings at four degrees below zero in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stake M.I
Paris
Clarence Merritt
Letha Madsen
Clarence Merret
Alvira Price
Ida Ward
Alvera Price
LeNora Johnson
John Hoge
Phebe Weston
Marie Clayton
Early Mailing of Christmas Mail Urged by Spencer
Postmaster H L Spencer urges early mailing of Christmas parcels and cards to ensure prompt delivery and better condition. He notes Christmas Day and the following Monday are holidays, advises marking Do not open until Christmas, explains first class vs third class rates, and details packing, addressing, and special delivery options for Sunday delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H L Spencer
Deal
High Priests to Host Christmas Program at Tabernacle
The High Priests announce a Christmas program to be held in the tabernacle on Sunday December 18 at 1:30 pm. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacle
Idaho Relief Roll Shows Varied County Aid Rates
The Idaho State Chamber of Commerce reports about one tenth of the state population receives aid from the public assistance department. Variations range from 21.60 percent in Owyhee to about 6.22 percent in Bingham, based on September 1938 unduplicated relief households and census data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
State Chamber of Commerce
Idaho
Department of Publi Assistance
Bingham County
Owyhee
Public Assistance Department
Department of Public Assistance
Kootenai
Bonner
Lemhi
Custer
Gem
Blaine
Elmore
Benwah
Canyon
Nez Perce
Payette
Adams
Butte
Jefferson
Valley
Clearwater
Boundary
Bear Lake
Bannock
Aida
Gooding
Cassin
Madison
Washington
Twin Falls
Power
Fremont
Franklin
Gamas
Cariibou
Oneida
Lewis
Minidonka
Shoshone
Lincoln
Jerome
Latah
Bonneville
Clark
Bingham
Boise-H R Flint Named Idaho Highways Director
Boise born H R Flint of Pocatello, former district highway engineer, named director of Idaho's highway bureau to replace J 8 Stemmer. Appointed by Governor-Elect C A Battoffsen, taking office January 2 at a $300 monthly salary. Flint previously supervised construction for an Idaho Falls contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
H R Flint
Pocatello
Idaho
Highway Bureau
J 8 Stemmer
C A _ Battoffsen
Battolfsen
Flint
Idaho-Falls
72 Old Members Not Returning to Idaho Legislature
Idaho's special sessions closed with at least 72 state legislative careers ending. Forty Republicans will sit in the 1939 House of 59 members, while the Senate will see 27 losses and 11 returning members. A mix of Republicans and Democrats will compose the new legislature as January approaches.
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Idaho
Senate
House
House of Representatives
Scratt
Nator
Kd C Rich
Bear Lake
M Deer
D. Bonner
E Rath
Boundary
N Wansen
Butte
Pred Reynolds
Camas
James B Newsport
D. Canyon
Harry R Harn
R. Clark
A OD Kelcy
R. Custer
Thomas Heath
R Franklin
A B. Jbckersell
3. Jefferson
Carl W DeVoe
Milton Horsley
Carbon Hyrum
Woodruff farmer seeks project to store water
A Woodruff delegate attending Utah State Agricultural College training reports interest in farm financing via Farm Credit Administration and in storing water for irrigation. He notes good cooperation among delegates, lacks tobacco among attendees, and aims to gather Rich County water storage ideas despite lodging and heat challenges.
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Gar
Counla
Fom Wooodrill
Lea Co Sup
Utah State Agricultural College
Rich County
Cornia
Corina
Rich
Subscriptions Final Day in Post Campaign Ends Saturday
Enthusiasm runs high as the Post subscription drive nears closing at 9 p.m. Saturday December 17 with four latest model bicycles and 12 cash commissions to be awarded to 16 candidates. A sealed ballot box ensures fair counting as subscribers rush to pay up and supporters pledge last minute subs before the end. A farewell testimonial for Delma Arnell will be held December 21 at St Charles amusements hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Delma Arnell
Stanley Arnell
St. Charles Amusemet Hall
Inadvisable to Build Dams Cites Small Storage Space
A local expert argues against dam construction due to limited storage capacity and high costs. He hopes a location will be developed to provide adequate irrigation water for Rich County farms at medium cost.
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Agriculture Conservation Program
Jay L. Downing
Fifth Judicial District
Bear Lake Aggies
Haworth
Bear Lake IS
Yellowstone Park Highway
Logan ‘Canyon
Hymas
Doi Ebert Johnson
June
Ovid
Kunz
Leland
Lamborn
Hugh L
Laketown
McConnell
St Charles
Nelson
Aldo
Fish Haven
Windley
Jerald
Woffinden
Duard
Garden City
Bolton
LeGrand Bunn
Rhea
Jaussi
August Knight
Les Poulsen
Joye
Gerald
Rogers
Avant
Spencer
Saurday Rm
Pu.ly
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