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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1932
Page
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Editor notes this is the third installment by Glenn Balch on Idaho tax history under the State Chamber of Commerce. The piece outlines context and aims to explore how taxation evolved before modern statutes.
Fielding Spartans defeat Montpelier Bears 21 17 on their home floor. Darrell Smith led Fielding with high points, Elmer Peterson also starred as Montpelier’s Messerly placed second. officials Read ing of Cokevillé and Beck of Faris.
A. Hymas of Liberty dies at home at 64 after three months illness from a brain tumor. Funeral services set for Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Liberty ward chapel. He was born in Liberty and survived by his widow and eight children including Vivian Nye Paris Vera Keith Marvin Hymas Jesse Matthews Vallentine Lanark Parley Hymas and LaMar Eborn.
Idaho attorney general rules 26 state party platform conventions cannot be held before June 16 under the new primary law. Platforms must be chosen at least 16 days after May 24 primaries, allowing county chairmen time to attend conventions after their election 10 days post primaries.
Charles Rogers known as the magic painter starts a hot tamale stand in the canteen by the Novelty Theatre to lift local mood. He invites early arrivals to avoid the rush and claims his tamales are notably good, reflecting his belief that new business boosts prosperity.
Dr. A. L. Chilton of the Pocatello Optical Co has been named a member of the State Optometry Board after a recent reorganization.
Fragmentary notes show 1801 salaries for first legislators and current lawmakers and assistants. The text highlights how wages then resemble today’s pay, with references to janitors jour nial clerks and related pay terms.
Idaho Egg Producers Association schedules duplicate meetings January 29 in Idaho Falls and January 30 in Montpelier with the same program as Caldwell’s annual meeting. Start at 10:00 a.m. with a free lunch, City Hall Montpelier, Utah speakers invited, Duke and E. H. Brockman to attend. Members urged to vote approval and attend to help plan for past year issues.
Fifth grade students from Emerson School visited The Paris Post plant with teacher Miss Mabel Stitch to learn about linotype machines and weekly printing. Norma Rogers wrote a visiting essay recounting historical books and writing, from cave carvings to the Moabite Stone, parchment, paper origins, and Gutenberg’s printing legacy.
January opinion by Idaho Attorney General Fred J. Babcock says grade school pupils may leave for one period weekly to attend religious seminars off school premises. The ruling, written for State Superintendent Myrtl Davis and Moreland School in Bingham County, finds no constitutional conflict if classes occur off campus.
Committees of the Paris Lions Club plan a Friday January 29 dance in the Paris Pavilion. A featured auction sale led by Lion Dusenberry will offer hundreds of articles including coal, a $2.50 gold piece, livestock, silk goods, flour, and more. Si Pankard off Squishville will conduct the auction in person as a nine piece orchestra provides music.
At a Pocatello conference called by Governor Ross, Union Pacific President Carl R Gray pledged cooperation to find markets for Idaho’s surplus crops. Gray warned railroads lack remedies for excess farm goods while noting competition from other states. He and VP F W Robison urged growers to unite, maintain standards, and push new markets. Governor Ross cited losses from beans and potatoes and stressed shipping to distant markets.
Aho and Boise reports note more Japanese obtaining certified birth certificates in the past six months. Retta Martin, recorder of statistics, says the surge indicates preparations for Japanese return home amid growing tensions with China.
Jesse Lewis head butcher at City Meat Market cites keeping coal bin and barn stocked with coal and hay as his biggest winter challenge.
Theodore Alma Dayton 44 died at home in Ogden Utah after a long illness of heart disease. Born January 15 1887 in Dingle he moved to Ogden a decade ago. Survived by widow Mabel Booth Dayton his parents seven sons and daughters five sisters and three brothers.
Announcements indicate Mr and Mrs Wm G Smith of Sharon will observe their gold anniversary at the Lanark meeting house on Thursday February 1th with dinner at 1 pm.
Moscow officials target judges and justices who set fines below the state minimum for game statute violations. State Game Warden M P Bailey cited cases of $1 fines and costs, saying the attorney general advised courts to meet the $100 minimum. He warned bonding companies will be pursued if deficits remain.
A letter to the Idaho State Chamber of Commerce from Herbert Gerdts of Brooklyn New York expresses interest in cattle raising and buying about 1000 acres in a suitable area with potential for a further 100 acres on lease. It notes A T White, manager for a local company, was in Paris on business.
The First Ward Relief Society hosted a large supper and dance last Thursday in the chapel with long tables filled with salads, meats, cakes, pies, and rolls. After eating, attendees moved to the pavilion for games and a program of songs talks and readings. Officers listed include President Annie Clayton, counselors Rose Grandy and Kate Rich, and secretary Lucille Foulger.
Shoshone County Commissioners order a ten dollar monthly pay cut for appointive officers including deputies and the infirmary superintendent. Road workers see a fifty cent daily wage reduction and a five day week. Savings of about fifteen thousand dollars fund new hires. elected officers' salaries remain unchanged by law.
A flock of 25 robins was seen near Boise last week by Rev. R. B. Damron. Residents nearby now expect an early spring.
The Solar Development Co. announces the annual Muckers Ball to be held February 2 at the Paris Pavilion. The organizing committee promises one of their finest dances yet with heavy participation by company employees.
A witty aphorism notes that yielding when mistaken shows wisdom while yielding when right leads to marriage. The piece satirically contrasts compromise in error with surrender in certainty for humorous effect.
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