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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1942
Page
8
A seven and one half pound baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Beck on Tuesday at Bear Lake hospital in Montpelier. Dr and Mrs C O Moore left for Boise Wednesday and expect to return Friday.
Fred S. Wallace named Chief of the Agricultural Adjustment Administration by Secretary C R Wickard. Wallace, a Nebraska farmer from Buffalo county, succeeds R M Evans who now heads Agricultural Adjustment and Conservation. The new AAA chief runs a corn hog farm and has held county and Nebraska state AAA leadership roles. Bear Lake County's AAA committee oversees five community units.
Funeral services for Harriet Winter Smith 79 of Salt Lake City were held in LeGrand LDS ward chapel with Bishop Herman G Karpowitz officiating. She was born February 8, 1863 in Salt Lake City to Thomas W and Mra Clayton Winter and married Dr George T Smith in 1883. Survived by husband a daughter Vernon Chugg a son Ash ley Smith two sisters Julia W Smith and Mrs Charles F Wood and a brother Orson Winter.
A county garden committee was organized in Montpelier on Monday February EB with Extension Horticulturist R Bennett assisting. The elected members include co chairs Mrs Veda Shepherd and Mrs John Stephens, plus Mrs Salser Evan Thompson Reverend Helm and Walter Clank, with DeVere Tovey as secretary. Local committees will follow in each community to promote garden growth and preservation practices and share information on increasing production.
Idaho Fish and Game Commission will hear proposed changes to the 1942 fishing season in Boise starting February 16. Chairman Alton R Howell said hearings in the Senate Caucus room will be open to the public and followed by setting opening day and limits for game fish. Members include George W Grebe George E Booth A I Trada and Walter A Fiscus.
The Navy will begin construction soon on 1950 low cost house units for married enlisted personnel and civilian staff. The project aims to provide affordable housing, supporting military families and civilian workers connected to Navy facilities.
Miss Von Nell Lewis, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse Lewis, visited Idaho Falls and Pocatello last week with relatives and friends. The report notes social calls and a dinner party hosted by Mr and Mrs W Smith Hoge with a Valentine motif. Guests included Dr and Mrs C O Moore and others, with prize games favoring Mrs Hann and Mr Hann.
DeVere Tovey secretary reports growing activity in the wool market as contracts are returned. Some growers still wish to join the pool, with F W Sorgatz chairing the committee urging return in the coming days so wool can be offered for sale. Joining contracts available at First Security Bank Montpelier and at the County Agent's office in Paris.
Ivan L Sorensen aged 44 of Salt Lake City died in a Salt Lake hospital from an abdominal gunshot wound suffered Wednesday. He was born October 2 1897 in Liberty Idaho and lived in Salt Lake City 23 years. Survived by his widow two daughters a son and four sisters and a brother. Funeral held at Central Park LDS ward chapel and burial in Salt Lake cemetery.
The Navy plans to use about 132 million pounds of Irish potatoes this year, highlighting shipboard and shore establishment needs. Officials note the sizeable demand reflects ongoing operational provisioning and mess requirements.
The article notes Xenophon in Anabasis describing Armenians using enlarged shoes on horses to traverse mountain passes. It also reports the U S Navy plans to consume 11,731,000 pounds of poultry in the fiscal year ending June 30, 1942.
Governor Chase A. Clark received a Idaho Russet potato from Joe Howard of Pocatello. The gift sparked comment on whether the V-shaped spud symbolizes victory or vitamins after reviewing a State Department of Agriculture booklet titled The Potato Its Nutritive Vale.
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