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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1957
Page
2
The Paris Post weekly publication note records Q C Broxon as publisher and confirms second class mail status at Paris Idaho Post Office under the 1879 act. The statement reflects the newspaper's formal masthead and publication authority.
A brief note traces Christmas symbols to ancient rites. It links the Christmas tree to Egyptian sun worship dating back 4000 years, noting how festive customs evolved from early reverence of light and life in ancient cultures.
The article traces December and January turning points of sunlight and the palm tree symbolizing the year, then follows the spread of Christmas customs from Saturnalia to German Yuletide trees, Saint Nicholas legends in Myra, stockings by the fire, and the evolution into Santa Claus with trees and decorations.
National Safety Council and 160 groups urge safer December travel after a 3 percent drop in highway deaths in the first nine months, aiming to save over 1,000 lives in 1957. last Christmas weekend saw 883 deaths, 705 auto, 64 fires, 124 other.
Idaho will host three sheep shearing schools in March under guidance of Robert D. Kerns and sponsored by the University of Idaho College of Agriculture Idaho Wool Growers Association and Sunbeam. Instructor Ed Warner of Chicago former national shearing champion will lead sessions at Moscow Caldwell and Aberdeen with dates March 21 22 March 26 27 and March 28 29.
Administrator with the Will annexed Charles Ezra Nowland announces to all creditors and claimants of Sarah Nowland that claims must be exhibited with vouchers within four months after the first publication. Estate located in Dingle town Bear Lake County Idaho. First published November 21, 1957.
Mrs Carrie Passey 18 stays with the Burdette Pugmires while recovering from a fall on Thanksgiving day. Wilson school presents its annual Christmas operetta Red Candles Friday in Ward hall with Ruth Pugmire on piano and Theone Williamson assisting dance.
City Council in Paris Idaho met December 2 1957 at City Hall with Acting Mayor Cyril Budge and councilors Grimmett Vallentine Stucki Sleight Hoge Nye and Clerk Price. Clifford Minson appointed to fill vacancy and sworn in by Price. Finance Committee heard report and suggestions to monitor city finances and annual inventory. Lane maintenance on Will Vallentine Lane discussed with grader support. county cooperation possible. Cemetery work by Clifford Price noted at no cost. Christmas program planning with local groups approved. Bills approved and paid. adjourned.
The Board of County Commissioners invites bids by 5 p m Friday January 10 1958 at the County Clerk office in Paris for a light class car for the Sheriff's office meeting Sheriff Monsons specs. Include trade in on the 1955 Ford used by the Sheriff with delivery to Montpelier Idaho. The board may reject any bids.
The Fifth Judicial District of Idaho orders 1958 term dates for Bannock Power Oneida Franklin Bear Lake and Caribou counties. Spring May September terms set. Judges Carver and Brown named presiding for specified counties with publication required.
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