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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1945
Page
4
The Paris Post lists the Bear Lake Booster as a Thursday publication from Paris Idaho. Publisher Keith F. Warner notes mailing under the Act of March 3 1879.
A note outlines subscription pricing at 2.00 per year for readers across the United States. The brief lists rate terms and mentions broad national applicability.
Appropriation subcommittees in the house hold hearings on supply bills for fiscal year 1947 but no overall picture yet on taxation revenue or the deficit. Retrenchment in war departments is expected while many federal agencies plan expanded programs.
Executive officials and members of Congress agree on federal retrenchment but details lack. Civil service data show 2,509,914 U S civilians in the United States and 850,600 abroad as October counts. Senate and House committees study labor dispute machinery while opposition from union leaders blocks action on the May Arends bill.
President Truman appointed Michael W. Straus as commissioner of reclamation to succeed Harry W. Bashore. Straus, a former Chicago newspaperman and assistant secretary of the interior under Harold Ickes, will take a federal post amid cabinet reshuffles and rumors of Ickes’ resignation. Small business defense notes the House committee’s effort to fund studies and maintain free enterprise amid economic strain.
Idaho farmers planning to use commercial fertilizers should buy and store them now due to potential storage shortages and transport delays. University of Idaho Extension specialist Vance Smith warns stockpiling early ensures materials are available and urges careful price to nutrient analysis on fertilizer bags to maximize value.
Milwaukee Wisconsin is named the safest large city for pedestrians in the 1944 national pedestrian safety contest. The city cut pedestrian deaths by 39 percent from 1942 and 1943 levels, despite a 2 percent nationwide rise in fatalities in 1944 compared with 1943.
The L D S Church column lists December 16th Sunday programs with participants and musical selections. It notes church leadership changes and a school Christmas program upcoming December 21st.
A Christmas program featured songs including The Lord is My Shepherd and Today While the Sun Shines. Prayers and talks were led by E Emily M Rich and Wayne Porter with remarks and testimonies by Lt. George Patterson and Warren Passey. Ida Passey Irene Orr Agnes Toomer delivered the Christmas story and benediction by Brian Haddock.
Idaho reports a sharp rise in unemployment and readjustment claims for the week ending December 1 1945 with 1496 U C claims and 133 veterans paid readjustment allowances. Average weekly UC check was 15.47 dollars, up from prior years. Self employed veterans drew 4091 dollars in November, many farming.
DDT is stated to kill a broader range of insects than any other insecticide. The claim emphasizes its wide effectiveness in controlling pests.
Lanark community gatherings include Irwin Parker family party and Delbert Parker furlough visit. Quilting party at Mrs. John Roberts with attendees. Clarence Passey birthday party with a pot luck dinner at his home. Various visits and moves: Beulah Hess Paris. Smith Passey on furlough. Dewain Passey and baby at F Passey home. Estate matter in Paris Bear Lake County seeks letters testamentary for Amanda Miles estate. hearing set for December 22 1945 at 3 PM in Paris Idaho Court.
Senior Judge Isaac McDougall announces the 1946 terms for Bannock Power Oneida Franklin Bear Lake Caribou counties with terms starting at 10 00 A M on specified dates and orders publication for two weeks in local newspapers. Filing dated December 7 1945 by Clerk Sam V Tunke.
A. P. Bunderson Sheriff gives notice of an unclaimed white faced Hereford bull calf branded CO left ribs with right ear crop and 5 inch horns. Taken up December 4 1945 in Bloomington precinct Besar Lake Idaho. sale to highest bidder December 27 1945 at 2 pm at the George Ward home per Idaho code. Third insertion December 27 1945.
In Bear Lake County Idaho the Probate Court schedules a hearing on a petition to probate the estate of Amanda N Miles deceased and to grant letters testamentary. The notice lists the time and place for the hearing and the required filings for interested parties to appear and contest as applicable.
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