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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1932
Page
4
The Paris Post lists John A. Wallis as editor and publisher. Subscriptions priced at 2.00 for one year 1.60 for six months and 1.00 for three months all strictly in advance. The notice confirms second class matter status at Paris Idaho post office.
The Statesman reports renewed push by the House expenditures committee to reduce federal workers pay. A 10 percent cut is estimated to save about 180 million dollars yearly, as tax revenue must grow to offset a mounting deficit. Supporters like Senator Borah champion the move against high taxes. Opponents in the Democratic camp are criticized for opposing reforms.
Seven counties lose a representative in the legislature as the secretary of state Fred E. Lukens announces the new apportionment based on governor votes. The next house will have 63 members, up from 70, while the senate stays at 44. Ada county remains the largest with five representatives, Bannock holds two, and Latah Nez Perce Twin Falls Kootenai also lose seats.
St Charles residents report several illnesses with Annie Stewart improving after a week of sickness and Mrs Landon Pugmire recovering slowly from a mangled hand. Infants and children including Hemmert’s daughter and Jay Allred are noted as ill. Families visit relatives in Paris Evanston Pocatello Salt Lake and Utah trips lead to hospital and nursing duties. Charles Windley returns home after two weeks visiting Salt Lake Ogden and Brigham City.
Rudolph Bienz Jr. returned to work in Cokeville after a month ill with blood poisoning. He, with his family, left Bern last Friday. B W Kunz of Montpelier visited Bern Friday. Robert Kunz and son Earl D. visited Paris Monday. Hoff and Davis of Montpelier spoke at Sunday services. Alma Kunz visited Georgetown Primary as a stake board member Monday.
J. L. Gardner and daughters J. G. Sprouse Mrs. B. A. Pope and Mrs. H. M. Pugmire leave January 16 for California by way of San Francisco to visit then tour the coast to Los Angeles and San Diego. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Freeman head to Salt Lake City to make their home. Sid Hyden goes to Logan to see his ill father Rube Hyden. Mr and Mrs Owen Satterthwaite and Mrs Ernest Woffinden join others in leaving for distant destinations.
A satirical political poem frames a farmer prayer to Washington. It critiques Hoover era policies, Mellon funds, and oil interests while lamenting high costs and repeated promises. The piece blends rural life with national figures and a weary plea for relief.
District U S Attorney H E Ray filed charges against 33 Boise and Payette valley huntsmen for leaving camp fires burning while roaming the highlands in pursuit of deer in the Boise Basin during the last season.
District Judge W. A. Babcock withheld sentence for Mrs. Winifred Allen who pleaded guilty to forging a $12.50 check while carrying her infant. She sobbed as she testified cashing the check to buy essential items for her baby.
Afton, Wyoming saw Paris win the big basketball game in Paris Idaho with a 20.28 score. Paris started fast and led throughout while Afton rallied in the second half to tie 15-15 at one point. A return game is set for Friday in Aston and is expected to be a top matchup this season.
The Twin Falls Times notes summer 1931 forest fires in Idaho damaged animal dens and drove wildlife to new habitats. Ashy rainwater polluted trout streams, killing fish, while the state issued about 25 000 in deficiency warrants to fund fire centers.
Sims and Mr. and Mrs. P A Sperke were business visitors in Montpelier this week. Mitchell Sims Louise Pope Mr and Mrs Milton Calder Gwen Wamsley and Dale Brooker attended the practice dance for the Gold and Green ball at Paris Monday night. We were visited by the state road inspector Mr Beason Tuesday.
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