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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1938
Page
5
Dan, an impoverished wanderer called luck with a single dime kept for 20 years, faces Christmas hunger as he contemplates coffee and a doughnut or a hamburger while the town buzzes with holiday spending.
In a cafe Dan coins a long held dime in a battered purse. An old man confirms its value as a rare piece worth thousands. The cafe owner and Dan race to a holiday feast as the moment shifts from doubt to greed and joy.
The piece tackles curious questions from children about multiple Santas seen in cities, noting some towns crack down on impersonators while suggesting a cheerful, practical explanation that Santas have helpers. It warns parents may still face stubborn child replies about credibility and gifts.
A narrative poem about Jackie a naughty boy who scorns Santa while plotting mischief. He trips Mary and cheats peers, yet his mother forgives him as Christmas approaches and he vows to improve next year.
The Fifth Judicial District in Bannock Power Oneida Bear Lake Caribou Franklin counties fixes 1939 naturalization hearings. Each county hosts in its regular term: Bannock September 4, Power November 6, Oneida September, Franklin September 18, Bear Lake November, Caribou October 2. Recorded at Pocotello Idaho December 1, 1938. Judge Jay L. Downing. Clerk Sam V. Tunks. Deputy Marie Clayton.
The Senior Judge fixes the 1939 terms for Bannock County in the Fifth Judicial District. Dates listed: January 8 March 6 July 1 July 8 September 4 and November 6. The order cites Section 1709 Idaho Codes Annotated.
The order lists court term dates for Power County Oneida County Franklin Bear Lake Caribou and Bear Lake counties. Each term begins at 10:00 am on specified dates and notices run for two weeks in the respective counties. Filed December 6 1988 by Clerk Sam V. Tunks.
Ordinance No 173 states bids were opened for the Paris Idaho water works project and Ernest Stettler of Logan Utah was the low bidder. The contract amount is about 60 431.95 dollars under PWA funds and will be executed by Mayor Dan C Rich and City Clerk W Smith Hoge after written notice. Passed December 1938.
The Village of St. Charles bears notice that sealed proposals will be received by December 28, 1938, for 24500 dollars in negotiable coupon bonds. Bids must state the lowest interest rate or bid at par, with a 5 percent certified check or cash deposit, returnable if not accepted. Bonds shall not bear more than 6 percent interest and may not sell below par plus accrued interest.
An official notice dated December 8 1938 from St Charles Lake County Idaho shows the village board reserve the right to reject any and all bids. Attest Clerk Arlin Pugmire signs as the board chairman and clerk.
Phyllis H. Wood treasurer announces at the Bear Lake Idaho Board of County Commissioners meeting on January 9 1939 she will apply for clerical assistants as the office requires under Idaho code 30-260T.
I, Sheriff Asa Athay, will ask the Bear Lake County Board of Commissioners at the next regular meeting on January 1st 1939 for clerical assistants as the sheriff’s business requires. Proceeding under Idaho code 30 2607.
Sam V. Tunks, clerk and auditor, will apply at the January 9 1939 regular meeting of Bear Lake County Idaho to the Board of County Commissioners for clerical assistants as the clerk auditor and recorder office requires.
Executrix Martha W Findlay notifies all creditors to present claims with vouchers within six months of first publication. Claims must be exhibited at the office of Don Haddock Probate Judge Bear Lake County Courthouse Paris Idaho. Dated November 21 1938.
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