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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1939
Page
4
Bannock County residents seek federal action to locate a phosphate demonstration plant in the county. A committee led by former Senator James Pope urges development to conserve resources for American agriculture and to build a station near Bannock’s western phosphate deposits. Bear Lake Civic clubs urged to back government interest in the project.
A Dairymen's League News survey shows farmers readers and agricultural economists expect a better 1939 with marketing cooperation as a key driver. National Grange Master L. T. Tubers notes organized farming challenges, while the Dairymen's League Cooperative Association is cited as a leading, proactive group advancing self help and favorable legislation.
The first day of the new Congress focused on relief, taxation, and federal spending. Advocates push for fiscal economy, balanced budgets, and restraint on centralized relief. Critics warn against social security costs and urge repeal of nuisance taxes to boost industry and investment.
New Yorks 1939 World’s Fair approaches opening day April 30 as grounds fill with activity. A 90 by 230 foot American flag is saluted by 1,000 schoolchildren at the Court of Peace dedication where 62 nations showcase exhibits. A sculpture titled Speed shows a woman on a winged horse, and millions of tulip bulbs from Holland accent landscaping.
Ponca City Oklahoma Continental Oil Company backs newspaper ads as the year’s biggest item in its advertising plan. Advertising manager A J Rabe says the program aims for balance across media with a record newspaper share. The proposed approach features a zig zag reading format to engage readers.
Andrew Mattson and son Asea hauled pigs to Ogden Utah on Monday. Mrs Richard Weston of Salt Lake City visited Meadowville ranch. DeWitt Moffat and Mrs Lila Weston of Salt Lake City weekend at P D Moffat home then travelled to Montpelier to see Mr and Mrs Frank Spiers. J L Wilts Jr cut his hand. treated by Dr Reay. Eliza Williams of Evanson Wyoming visited her parents F J Price. Liberty M and Mrs George Shepherd and two young sons visited town Sunday. Liberty school bus failed to finish route Tuesday morning due to heavy snow Sunday night. J T Derricotts improving after pneumonia. Local residents attended President's Ball in Paris Monday. County snow equipment has kept Liberty-Sharon roads open. hopes they maintain service.
A reader questions Charles A Lindberghs associations with Nazi figures and symbols citing alleged meetings with Hitler Goering and praise for the Nazi regime. The letter laments Lindberghs wartime stance and asks what role he played amid Americas unity after the Lindbergh baby case. It ends with a call to use advertising to promote town voices.
The town mourns Cecil Kearl who died at Montpelier hospital after a week illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1 p.m. Granddaughter born Saturday evening to Mina and Raymond Esterholdt of Garden City. Several residents, including Vera Cheney, Vera Willis, and Vera Cheney drove to Evanston for a business trip. Snowfall of about a foot covered the area Monday with changing conditions. local leaders George H. Robinson Harold Johnson and Norman Weston spoke at the home meeting Sunday afternoon.
The article explains constructing a three by six foot hotbed with cypress or yellow pine and a 14 inch backboard for winter use. It compares hotbeds to cold frames and offers assembly tips, frame dimensions, fasteners, stakes, and seating to aid seedling hardening off and storage.
County agent Earl Stuart of Woodruff assessed farmers for 1939. Hyrum and Sidney Nebeker visited Salt Lake City recently. Mrs Hyrum Nebeker traveled with them for winter plans. Cecil G Kearl was rushed to Montpelier hospital after intestinal trouble requiring surgery. Shirley Nebeker of St George and his Ogden son visited the Palmer ranch over the weekend.
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