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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1947
Page
5
A large crowd gathered for a pioneer era themed party at Paris ward hall honoring Mr and Mrs L Billy Pugmire newlyweds. A program of music readings and jokes followed by ice cream and cake featured the Fish Haven orchestra.
Mr and Mrs Inest Howell left Monday for an extended visit to Arizona and points along the way. Ray Stock and daughter Colleen of Logan visited Saturday. Mr and Mrs Harold Loveland of Ogden were Sunday callers at Tom Smith home. Neiderhauser and baby of Logan visited Sunday with Alma Perkins and Vern Loveland. Mrs Neiderhauser is former Jean Perkins. Thomas Smith and Odell Smith accompanied the group to Montpelier Monday. Editor notes an anonymous protest about a Fish Haven item. no printing without a signed letter.
Movements and ties feature a busy period with Parley Hodges and Victor Satterthwaite headed to Arizona, visits arranged with Satterthwaite relatives in San Diego, and several families accompanying or visiting relatives. Local incidents include cattle losses from storm damage, a car wreck in Logan canyon, and multiple residents traveling for medical or business matters.
The report of operations in Bear Lake County Idaho for the quarter ending January 11 1947 is certified as true and correct by County Treasurer Juanita V Smart.
The article explains tuberculosis as a stealthy disease often showing no early symptoms, with lungs commonly affected. It notes no drug cures yet and promotes complete bed rest in a tuberculosis hospital or sanatorium to aid recovery, protect others, and reduce transmission.
A town note recalls Thad Phipps seeking a chickens versus law story about Lem Martin. Thad argued Lem's chickens violate residential zoning, but later that evening Thad and Tom Pax shared a beer at Andy Botkin's Garden Tavern. The piece muses on neighborly disputes and tolerating differences.
Letters and expert responses discuss cancer contagion myths and cold illnesses. An Idaho American Cancer Society representative clarifies cancer is not contagious while a physician urges prompt medical evaluation for a persistent cold. The piece notes large veteran disability numbers and VA hospital construction in the Pacific Northwest.
Miss Delores Nelson and Mrs L R Nelson hosted time at home in Logan. Ogden visitors included Harold Loveland and Juanita Loveland. trips to visit sister Mrs Sarah Hawkins who underwent major surgery. Local social life included M men and Gleaner banquet in Pris Friday and a Paris dance with multiple Logan and Bloomington attendees.
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