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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1942
Page
1
Government column outlines home front impacts of war on Mrs. America. Sugar rationing, reduced wool and tin use, fabric and clothing changes, and optimistic adjustments while urging rationing and efficiency across households.
Bear Lake County AAA official urges spring wheat growers to insure 1942 acreage before February 28 deadline. Insurance premiums fund a reserve for bad years. farmers note crop failure without insurance yields little relief despite good prices. Idaho wheat growers show favorable premium history under the program.
B Hann Forest Ranger states the 1942 annual meeting of the Bear Lake Cattle and Horse Association is set for February 17 at 2 p.m. in the Paris Idaho county courthouse. Agenda includes last year’s report, fiscal report, next year’s budget, and officer elections. Forest service officials plan to discuss range use adjustments affecting all permittees with full attendance urged.
The county agent reports high demand and good prices for rabbit skins as war disruptions cut imports from Australia. Idaho farmers profit from trapping and hunting while poisoning remains available, aiming to curb crop and range damages and reduce pest impact on ranches.
The Government board on textiles requests ensuring women's winter coats stay warm and snug and allocates plenty of reused and reworked wool. This wool is claimed to be as sanitary as brand new material.
The Forest Service report covers twenty four national forests across Idaho Nevada Utah and Wyoming. It documents deer elk antelope moose bear mountain sheep goats and fur bearers totaling thousands with mule deer at 268000 and elk at 39000. Hunters numbered 92000 and trappers 640 licenses yielding 17000 coyotes and other pelts.
Fielding High Spartans defeated Montpelier Bears 33 to 27 in a rough, fast game marked by 30 fouls. Fielding led 18 to 10 at halftime, extended to 14 points in the third, then held a 6 point edge at the whistle. Wilhelmson 13 for Fielding and Wright 11 for Montpelier led scorers. Ringle anchored the Spartan defense and forward wall.
Paris forms Civilian Defense Executive Committee led by S. G. Sleight with local ward wardens and a long list of volunteers from the community. The section tested a blackout drill lasting about three minutes with siren signals for Alert Alarm Blackout All Clear and Fire Alarm.
Lessie W. Price directs the Bear Lake Stake MIA three act play It Shall Keep Thee by Nathan and Ruth Hale. The second Latter Day Saint themed work by the Hales uses 1866 pioneer incidents and family changes. An eager stake wide cast from wards advances the show for presentation across wards late next week.
District Judge J L Downing in Paris arranged the February session of District Court. The case State versus John Vilanova is set for Thursday February 19 at 10 a m. Vilanova faces manslaughter charges and a jury trial is planned.
Principal DeWin Anderson notes St Charles students bought 85 dollars in Saving Stamps in the past month. The report, alongside local visitors and regional wildlife management progress, highlights growing student effort and corrective steps to address deer range congestion in Idaho's Salmon River area, with extended seasons and better landing fields raising take from 250 to 1500 deer per season.
Fielding High lists upcoming games with opponents Aberdeen Soda Springs Blackfoot Montpelier and locations for February 13 14 20 21 27 and March 6 Good quality matches marked by Aberdeen Blackfoot and Montpelier as listed opponents followed by home or away notes.
The community adopted two time schedules this week with clocks moved forward one hour for war time while schools keep standard time. Most residents were late to rise, and gradual adjustment is expected over a few days. The city schools open at 10 and close at 6 on war time, while St Charles district follows standard time. Montpelier school reportedly observes war time.
Bear Lake County will host an Agricultural Institute on March 19 and 20. The program includes department meetings on agriculture and home economics with general sessions by speakers Harold B. Lee Dick Welles H J Spence Arthur Gaeth and a bankers representative. If successful the event may move to Montpelier next year offering training for the agricultural program.
A no host dinner at Hotel Paris honored Mrs. Margaret Hill last week with a buffet meal and festive red and white decor. About thirty five ladies attended the going away event and Mrs. Hill received a gift during the evening of bridge rock and Chinese checkers. Mrs. Van Nelson visited Montpelier with her sister Mrs. George Palmer during the prior week.
Idaho males aged 20 to 45 must register on February 16 at home addresses or local boards. Brig. Gen. M. G. McConnel details exemptions and lists registration centers across Bear Lake county with assigned registrars.
A brief notice offers income tax help advising readers to consult William Haze for assistance and mentions reasonable prices for services.
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