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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1931
Page
1
East Paris Creamery, the Mutual Creameries plant in southeastern Idaho, shipped its first carload of casein to eastern markets. The 50 000 pound shipment required over two million pounds of milk. L H Vance, the local manager, says the product is top grade and will be used by an eastern firm for glazing papers.
Paris post office broke local mail handling records this year per post master H. L. Spencer. The heaviest day was the Monday before Christmas with 60 bags of parcels sent out. Incoming bags on weekend days averaged about 80 bags, and Christmas card volume exceeded prior years. The postmaster is praised for efficient Christmas mail handling.
Brigham City Daily Journal reports 1930 sugar beet land tests show phosphate increases yields. On one acre phosphated plots produced up to twenty tons versus seven tons on unphosphated. Tests span about 2500 acres with an average gain near three tons per acre.
A Sunday evening program in L. D. 8 church outlines Better Health For All. In Paris Second ward events include a ten minute talk on health for achievement, a Double Mixed Quartet performance, a community health address, a soloist, and a book review titled Grandmother Brown.
Peking China reports the silver dollar remains widely circulated with the Yuan dollar as the theoretical standard. Hong Kong and British dollars also circulate alongside the Mexican dollar. The Kemmerer commission backs gradual gold standard adoption and a revived sun coin with a 40 cent par value.
An Associated Press dispatch from Salt Lake City reports a Preston physician damaged a black kitten when a motor fan cut its tail in a service garage on December 9. Attendant Phil Lawrence found the cat after the doctor ordered the engine noise investigated. First aid was given to the kitten.
Idaho state game warden R E Thomas urged shortening the trout Ashing season and pheasant hunting season in several regions. He plans to include this and other reforms such as recodifying game laws and ending the mountain sheep open season in his annual governor report.
Donald Rex of the Rexidolph Hereford 4 H Baby Beef Club has been awarded the Union Pacific scholarship for Rich County for 1980.
Boise December news reports Idaho State Land Commissioner Nash announced he would not seek reappointment to the State Land Board. His resignation rumors ended, with the post remaining until April 1 and a successor likely not named until spring.
The American Legion promotes new government life insurance options for World War veterans. Plans allow a minimum 1000 and maximum 10000 with eligibility based on health. Policies pay dividends, designate beneficiaries, and funding totals exceed three billion in force. Details from the Veterans Bureau and local American Legion offices.
The Bear Lake State Bank will pay a dividend of $9.00 per share to stockholders on January 2. Cashier F. J. Foulger notes the bank had a fairly good year despite a general low mood. A Christmas program at Church History Seminary featured readings, songs, duets, and remarks by Principal Welker, with performances by Leah Hymns, Helen Hulme, Jean Price, Thelma Passey, Flora Stock, and others.
Secretary of State Lukens quits his auxiliary role as commissioner of law enforcement effective at end of current administration on January 5. He notes two terms without extra pay and savings from the department, offering to continue the plan under Governor-elect Ross but resigning to avoid embassment if the department is moved.
Pocatello report describes Ben Ross the governor elect whose brief case, filled with his message outline and budget recommendations, was left on a bench as the 6:05 train departed. Hundreds searched until the little brown case was recovered five minutes later.
The Post acknowledges a postal from Lynwood California by Pres H Edward Sutton of Magna Utah. he visits with wife and daughter Oral and husband over the holidays in southern California. He notes warm sunny weather and compares prices to Paris. Mrs Toby Jensen of Montpelier visited Paris Monday.
County assessor J Warren Shrine warns drivers of out of state autos without 1931 licenses will be arrested after January 1. State Patrolman Monson Sata says law enforcement will rigorously enforce license laws and a Feb 1 check will verify those bearing new white and black plates. Owners must obtain 1931 licenses by Feb 1 and not use new plates before January 1.
State Board of Education scheduled an upcoming January 5 session to discuss bills for a university library, an equalization fund, income or sales tax support, extending the school year to eight months, and county tuition caps for new students. The Idaho Education Association backs several proposals including the equalization fund to rebalance funding toward rural schools.
Fans across the country demanded a talking picture from Amos n Andy. Radio Pictures produced Check and Double Check in response. Local audiences will see the radio favorites next week at the Novelty Theatre on Sunday Monday and Tuesday.
An elderly philosopher notes troubles often never happen and worry stems from premature judgment. He argues fear blocks humor and clarity, urging patience until events reveal themselves. A Paris youth insists on marrying a girl, joking that this will leave him bent and broke.
O B Cain of Bernice, about 65, died of exposure in the desert while searching for horses on the range. His body was found December 20 by Sheriff Mecham, about fifty miles from the search site near the Idaho Falls road east of Howe. After a meal at J D Little sheep camp neighbors urged him to stay, but he continued toward home.
Lewiston reports Representative-elect W M M Chandler will introduce a bill to return revenues from the state insurance premium tax to the counties of origin. The tax brought in 533000 during the present biennium, all to the general fund, plus over 65000 yearly in filing fees and licenses. The insurance department operates on about 380000 for two years.
John A. Wallis editor receives a letter from Chase Kearl thanking the Dear Mr Wallis column for backing Extension Work. The note stresses the press as a community force for good and admires Wallis's constructive attitude reflected in the paper. Ragson Tatters debuts a cautious market gambit to play every other day hoping for wealth.
A historic account recalls the Bear Lake boulder found near Paris in 1867 by Leonard Dalrymple. The ore rock spurred a rush of prospectors as it was taken to Evanston Wyoming and shipped east. The narrative describes early miners, key figures like L H Johnson, Dad Rogers, and the enduring legend of a copper rich deposit.
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