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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1932
Page
1
Editor notes this is part of a series on Idaho taxation history by Glenn Balch under the State Chamber of Commerce. The text outlines the broader project and its aim to explore tax policy developments within the state.
The fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs William G Smith, Bear Lake County residents, was celebrated at the Lanark ward chapel with a banquet for fifty four and a program by family members. William G Smith born 1861 in England recounts sea voyage near disaster and his Utah Bear Lake move. Elizabeth King Smith born 1863 in Salt Lake City joined him in 1882. they have nine children and multiple grandchildren.
Judge Jay L Downing of Pocatello presided in district court this morning. A steno discussed impending marriage and a potential raise, revealing personal plans amid courtroom chatter.
A note invites Paris subdivision officials to form Bicentennial Committees to plan a public celebration on February 22 1932 inviting full citizen participation. The directive echoes Congressional resolution and cites the quote Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest may repair. Dated February 18 1982.
Stake quarterly conference convenes here Saturday evening and Sunday February 20 and 21. Priesthood sessions are set for Saturday at 7 30 PM and conference sessions for Sunday morning and afternoon. Sunday evening will be directed by Stake M I A with visitors from Salt Lake present.
William Henry Hildreth, 46, publisher of a local newspaper, collapsed and died of heart failure in front of the post office in Soda Springs on Tuesday. He had recently recovered from influenza and was believed weakened.
In a Friday night contest Montpelier Bears defeated Fielding High 32 to 9 on their own floor. Bruce led Montpelier with 15 points while Elmer Peterson scored four for Fielding. Montpelier made 14 field goals and 4 of 8 free throws. Fielding hit 3 field goals and 3 of 11 free throws. Fielding travels to Paris Friday to face Thatcher if roads permit.
A merchant, after borrowing the office’s stamp licker, boasted he would return for it. A passing minister overheard the claim and word spread that there was alcohol in the News office, prompting rumors from the Bulletin.
A reader laments that local shopkeepers face harsher criticism than mail order houses when a purchase fails to meet expectations. The piece argues customers accept equal prices with shipping from mail orders, yet shun home retailers.
Tom Brown of Ogden Utah representing Brown Ice Cream Co solicited business from local stores Monday.
President Hoover will deliver the Geo Washington address to a joint Congress at noon EST on February 22 as part of the nationwide bicentennial celebrations. A 10 000 voice chorus will sing America on the Capitol steps and wreaths will be laid on Washingtons tomb.
Mrs. Emily Rich and her daughter Naomi are spending winter in California. She encloses a $2.00 check for a Paris Post subscription and says the paper comes regularly and they enjoy reading it.
The herd of cattle belonging to R. W. Vallentine of this city, which had been feeding at Garden City Utah for several weeks, was brought back to their feed grounds here on Saturday.
At the Paris plant of the Mutual Creamery Co 36000 was paid to Bear Lake farmers for milk in 1931 The Post reports manager John Jaussi The three and one half million pounds of milk bought yielded 121000 pounds of butter and cheese casine products for sale on the Pacific coast The note says Bear Lake butter is shipped to Los Angeles and urges patronage of home institutions to keep pay local.
County game warden A J Peterson urges curiosity seekers to stay out of the hills after elk and deer descend from the ranges. He and the sheriff's office cooperate to keep the animals safe on the range and prevent disturbance.
On February 24 at 8 16 PM Fielding High School will stage The Love Expert a three act comedy filled with laughs thrills and romance. Cast includes Mr Jackson Gordon A Mrs Jackson Virginia Verls Primary Jackson Seats Virtue Minnis Bell Carter Rute Evans Miss Alice Jean Hoge O Riley Tickets go on sale February 23 at Pendrey Store General admission 35 cents Reserved 50 cents Matinee at 2 30 PM. A nursemaid cries over twins fallen in a well the mother calmly asks for the latest issue of Modern Motherhood for childrearing tips.
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