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Newspaper

Paris Post

Location

Paris, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1929

Page

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Vacation Camp at Fish Haven Idaho

The Idaho extension division of the University of Idaho conducts a summer vacation camp for women at Fish Haven on Bear Lake July 10 11 12. The event draws a record number of attendees with Miss Sara Sumsion in charge and includes music talks demonstrations and group activities through July 16 22 culminating in a closing program.

Idaho University of Idaho College of Agriculture Fish Haven Bear Lake Sara Sumsion Caribou County W. 8S. Hoge Bingham County All Neilson T. R. Neilson Elle Woods Eldon Sessions Lottie Paul Baxter Salt Lake City T. R Neilson Paris J. W. Sessions Hidon Gessions All Neils Quintette T. A. Jen Marjorie Eastman Dean Permeal French All Neilson Quintette W. H. Richards

Night Court Hears Montpelier Youths On Speeding

Police Judge W. Smith Hoge presided a Monday night session in Montpelier City Police Court. Three boys aged 16 to 20, arrested Sunday by Marshal Passey for speeding on Main Street, were sentenced after guilty pleas. The marshal held their car pending trial.

W. Smith Hoge Montpelier Marshal Passey Main Street Paris

Victor Radio Week to Be Commemorated Here

F. T. Shepherd & Sons area observes National Victor Radio week on July 15 and has just received one of the latest Victor models. The company invites the public to their store to see and hear the new Victor Radio. Demonstrations over the air will be made.

F. T. Shepherd & Sons Victor Radio

Reunion honors Mrs. Hunsaker at Sleight home

A July 4 reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sleight celebrated Mrs. A. D. Hunsaker. Attending were Alten Hunsaker and family of Aston Wyoming, Wilford Hunsaker and family of Smoot Wyoming, Charles Hartmen of Garland Utah, James Monson and family of Salt Lake City, Walter Hunsaker, Gwendol Hun­saker of Elwood Utah, Mrs. E. Monson of Salt Lake City, and twenty-five grandchildren.

Richard Sleight This City Sleight A. D. Hunsaker Alten Hunsaker Aston Wyo Wilford Hunsaker Smoot Charles Hartmen Garland Utah James Monson Salt Lake City Walter Hunsaker Gwendol Hunsaker Elwood E. Monson

Local race horse wins Wyoming Derby

June Bug a young sorrel mare owned by W I Stucki of Big Piney Wyoming won a 250 derby plus all the half mile relays and a Roman race at the three days Big Piney Rodeo July 2 to 4. Total winnings reached 450 dollars. Donald Stucki rode June Bug. Mr Stucki said a 1000 dollar Kentucky horse was shipped in but June Bug simply had it bested.

Aris Wi. Stucks Big Piney Wyoming Donald Stucki

Highest Building Under Construction in Paris

S G Sleight manager of Sleight Feed Mill has a new feed mill near Canyon and Main. When finished it will be the citys tallest building at 40 by 100 feet and 40 feet high with a ten car grain capacity. Completion expected by fall.

S. G. Sleight Sleight Feed Mill Canyon and Main Street Paris

Choir festival on Bear Lake July 18

The Bear Lake ward choirs hold a festival at Fish Haven on Bear Lake shore July 18. A banquet and program begin at 6 o clock with a dance at the resort pavilion for those staying. Readers are invited to attend the program provided by stake wards.

Bear Lake Ward Fish Haven Beautiful Bear Lake Irwin Jensen Stake

County Commissioners Accept Personal Property Roll

The county commissioners met in a continued session as a board of equalization. The personal property roll presented by County Assessor Birrine was reviewed and accepted, listing valuation of county livestock merchandise machinery and equity in state lands. A second roll for property not prepared in July and migratory county property between July and November will be compiled later.

Birrine

Dinner Break and Camp Activities Schedule

The text notes 12:00 dinner and 2:00 break camp with Commissioner W D Vincent possibly attending. His planned program subject is "Problems in Living."

W. D. Vincent

Highest Court to Decide Idaho Officers Terms

Idaho citizen Ira B. Lane asked the supreme court to compel an election to decide whether state officers elected last November serve four years or two. The case tests constitutional amendment language and may affect the governor secretary of state and other offices.

Boise Idaho Supreme Court Ira B. Lane Meridian High Court Fred Lukens Lane

Heart Failure Fatal to Ovid Young Man Rulon Johnson

Rulon Johnson 26 of Ovid died Tuesday July 2 from heart failure while with a brother on a dry farm near Bern. Born March 31 1903 in Ovid, his funeral Friday at the Ovid ward chapel drew a large crowd with Bishop Peter Nelson presiding. Speakers included Abel Smart Robt Kunz John T Peterson Roy A Welker M D Low and Jas L Dunford. Burial followed in Ovid Cemetery.

Rulon Johnson Isaac Johnson Ovid Bern Ovid Ward Peter Nelson Ward Chas. Carlson Edw. Grosjean Montpelier Abel Smart Georgetown Robt. Kunz John T. Peterson Pres Roy A. Welker M. D. Low Jas L. Dunford Paris

Harris and Stock Families Reunite at Fish Haven

The Harris and Stock families held reunions at Fish Haven last Saturday with many relatives from Utah and Idaho attending. Banquets, music and dancing provided diversions as both sections enjoyed a day of fellowship.

Harris Stock Fish Haven Utah Idaho

Court calendar posted for District Court session

Judge Robert M. Terrell informs county clerk the district court will convene Monday July 15. Featured cases include Wells versus Robinson Construction Co and State Fund, and Mercy P. Kelsey versus Seth OC Kelsey. July 16 shows State versus Miller with an alcoholic traffic matter and waived preliminary hearing.

Robert M. Terrell Mercy P. Kelsey Seth OC. Kelsey Rose Toke State Miller

Call Family Visits For Fourth In Local Home

Dr and Mrs O A Call and their children from Douglas Arizona traveled to spend the Fourth with Mrs Call's parents Mr and Mrs L T Shepherd in town.

Mrs. O. A. Call Douglas, Arizona

Mutuals Combine Program Sunday at Tabernacle

The Paris First and Second ward mutuals held a joint program at the stake tabernacle last Sunday evening. The program included a vocal duet by Nettie Allred and Mary Budge, an Alice Spencer slogan, Phoebe Rich organ solo, Edith Rich reading, Myrna Tueller piano solo, Talk 1 by R. Pugmre, and a Ladies Trip under the direction of Irwin Jeffsen.

Paris First and Second Ward Mutuals Stake Tabernacle Nettie Allred Mary Budge Alice Spencer Phoebe Rich Reading Edith Rich Myrna Tueller R. Pugmre Irwin Jeffsen

Sage chickens scarce in southwestern Wyoming

The Kemmerer Gazette reports very few sage chickens seen in southwestern Wyoming with editors stating heavy snows and seasonable weather have depleted birds, arguing for a closed season.

Wyoming The Gazette Kemmerer Gazette

Shower Held For Lucille Birsen Marriage In Wyoming

Mr and Mrs NP Birsen of Galb Lake City hosted a shower for their daughter Lucille recently wed to Mr Jensen of Afton Wyoming. Attendees included bear Lake County former residents such as Nels Larsen Alma Hess Ed Hoff C W Bartschi Harmon Hanson Archie Wilcox Wilford Tueller Leslie Barkdull Ellie Larsen Orson Sorenson Rudolph Wunderli Inez Hoff Maud Tippets Ella Larsen Marcella Skinner and Hazel Clark.

NP Birsen of

Elmer Wilcox Returns From Montana Sheep Shearing Swing

Elmer Wilcox came home from Montana the first of the week after two months shearing sheep there. He reports grain crops in Montana look fine.

Elmer Wilcox Montana Elmer

Former Ovid Girl Weds Bancroft Boy

Miss Virginia Lindsay daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Lindsay formerly of Ovid married Alton Jenkins of Bancroft on July fifth. A reception was held at Iris Andersons Salt Lake City home. The couple will take a short honeymoon before the groom returns to college to finish his studies.

Virginia Lindsay Albert Lindsay Ovid Alton Jenkins Bancroft Iris Anderson Salt Lake City

Shoppers to Receive Smaller Currency in Circulation

New style small currency, one third smaller than the present bills, goes into circulation Wednesday. Under-secretary Ogden Mills says the move will save about 1.5 million dollars yearly and bills will last longer. National bank notes start issuance around July 15 as old currency is retired. Estimated paper currency in circulation stands at 5 billion dollars.

New York Ogden L. Mills the Treasury Columbian Broadcasting Company

Graveling Star Valley Road Progress Report

A large crew and teams have hauled gravel on Star Valley road over two weeks. The surface extends from the upper Montpellier canyon bridge to Thomas Fork crossing and toward Snowslide canyon. More days will finish this section, then graveling toward the half way house depends on funds and snow slide gravel will be laid.

Star Valley Montpellier Canyon Bridge Thomas Fork Snowslide Canyon Examiner

Beet Growers Meet in Pocatello Idaho State Committee Conference

The Idaho Beet Growers state committee held its semi annual conference in Pocatello Tuesday afternoon. No issues were set for discussion. Members include J W Cook Bear Lake county J J Facer Bannock county J Eames Fremont county W Beck Minidoka county L Olson Cassia county Jewis Yates Jerome county D L Koenig Irwin Falls county Alma Lindholm Bonneville county G L Tanner Franklin county William Laurer Jefferson county E Holman Madison county H A Bjorkman president and Paul Nash secretary treasurer Idaho Farm Bureau ex officio.

Pocatello Idaho Beet Growers State Committee J W Cook Bear Lake County J J. Facer Bannock County Eames Fremont County W Beck Minidoka L. E. Olson Cassia Jewis Yates Jerome County D. L. Koenig Irwin Falls Alma Lindholm Bonneville G. L. Tanner Franklin County William Laurer Jefferson County E. Holman Madison County H. A. Bjorkman Prieitent Paul Nash Idaho Farm Bureau

Crew Placing Steel Beams On New School Building

NPP Mettome of the Salt Lake branch of Minneapolis Steel Machinery Co. leads a crew of twelve as they hoist and set steel beams for the new high school. Beams weigh up to four tons each and a derrick hoist is used.

NPP Mettome Salt Lake Minneapolis Steel Machinery Co

Price Couple Welcome Fine Baby Girl

Mr and Mrs Clifford Price rejoice over the arrival of a fine baby girl. The newborn brings joy to the family and brightens their home.

Clifford Price

New High School Building Progress in Bear Lake Valley

Construction of the new high school on Tabernacle square by H R Shepherd & Son advances ahead of schedule. Brick work due to finish in ten days. plumbing, electrical work, and plastering ongoing. The facility includes sixteen classrooms, a dual end stair layout, a large auditorium and gym for 500, modern ventilation, lockers, and a large front room for the school board and faculty.

Tabernacle Square H. R. Shepherd & Son Shepherd and Son Bear Lake Valley

Marriage License Issued to LeRoy Miles and Ruth Vallentine

A marriage license was issued this week at the County Clerk's office to LeRoy Miles and Ruth Vallentine of Afton Wyoming. Deputy Clerk W Smith Hoge officiated in performing the ceremony.

LeRoy Miles Ruth Vallentine Afton, Wyo W. Smith Hoge

Conda Mine Explosion Kills One at Conda Phosphate Mine

A premature explosion in the big cross cut of the Conda phosphate mine near Soda Springs fatally injured Claud Owens and injured George Jenkins who suffered two broken fingers and facial abrasions. The blast followed a fast fuse that fired the noon shots before workers could retreat. Wendell Floyd and Theodore Rosen were lightly injured and released, while Jenkins remained hospitalized in shock.

Soda Springs Claud Owens George Jenkins Conda Here Owens Jenkins Wendell Floyd Theodore Rosen

Aland Family Reunion at Bear Lake in Utah

A Bear Lake shore reunion on July 2 drew 85 Aland family and guests including Sam'l Payne Brigham City Utah Mrs M F Faylor Logan Utah and Frank Aland and family Driggs. Attendees feasted boated and bathed in favorable weather for an enjoyable gathering.

Bear Lake Fish Haven Sam‘l Payne Brigham City Utah M. F. Faylor Logan Frank Aland Driggs

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Women's U. of Sugar City All Nielson Quintette Abundant Life Geo. Siaon Desa Permeal French U. of L City Police FUDGE Hoge Victor Radio Week Wyoming Derby Frank Zeto Bridgeport Mutuals Tabernacle Bear Lakers Wedding Shower Novelty Theatre Reginald Denny AI Circus Louise Dresser
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