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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1930
Page
4
The Paris Idaho newspaper lists publication as weekly on Thursdays with editor John A. Wallis. It notes second class mail status under March 8, 1879 act and shows subscription prices of $2.00 per year, $1.60 for six months, and $1.00 for three months.
An editorial in the Monmouth Inquirer argues the local newspaper remains vital to communities despite metropolitan reach. It asserts home papers record local happenings, foster civic pride, and uphold independent spirit while operating on a sound business footing.
A national push seeks extensive construction of secondary roads to connect farms to markets. With 76 percent of farmers cut off during harsh months by impassable roads, improving rural routes is presented as a broad economic fix benefiting many beyond farmers.
Roads would bring business to storekeepers in small towns and let farmers travel 20 to 50 miles for needs and recreation. They would attract tourists to new territory and reduce traffic on main highways, increasing farmer income and spending power, while asphalt and brains offer a cheaper fix than ongoing losses from bad roads.
Local residents traveled to Soda Springs Bancroft Fish Haven and Grays Lake for meetings and visits. Parley P Kunz was chosen bishop succeeding Robert Schmid as Montpelier Stake reorganization. Birthing and business trips noted among Kunz family and neighbors.
St Charles hosted visitors from Laketown and Vernal Utah and Green River while families and friends gathered for weekend visits. A baby boy was welcomed July 2 at Windley's home. Leadership week activities and a primary social with games and refreshments occurred July 15 for local children.
Primary election set for August 1930 in Bear Lake County Idaho from 1 PM to 7 PM. Republican nominees listed by district include State Senator J R Pugmire Paris State Representative O H Grimmett Paris W B Trowbridge Montpellier Co O Moore Ira Peterson Paris A W Shepherd Paris Commissioner First District Co O Moore Ira Peterson Paris A W Shepherd Paris Commissioner Second District Albert Hamburg Dingle Charles Nate Dingle Conover Wright Bennington Commissioner Third District Ray Densley Sharon Val Hedberg Ovid wm R Morgan Liberty Robert Schmid Bern.
Amy M. Athay, Auditor and Recorder of Bear Lake County Idaho certifies delegate counts by precinct for Republican and Democrat parties as required by statute. The list names Fish Haven St Charles Bloomington Paris Lanark Liberty Sharon Ovid Bern Noonan Eight Mile Georgetown Bennington East Montpelier West Montpelier Wardboro Dingle Geneva Raymond Pegram Fish Hi St Char Blooming Eight East Monty West Mont.
A compiled slate names officials across offices including Clerk Auditor and Recorder H H Broomhead in Bloomington G C Gray of Montpelier W Smith Hoge parts assessor and J W Sirrine Paris along with Treasurer G F Ashley Superintendent Mary Nelson Austin Liberty Ivmeline Sirrine Dingle Probate Judge Christian Tueller and Prosecuting Attorney S E Hymas all serving in several towns. Coroner F M Williams Montpelier Surveyor Y L Austin Liberty Precinct Committeeman Justice of Peace and Constable roles listed with candidates Ola Transtrum Walter Findlay FE J Howell Landon R Pugmire and others. Commissioner Second District Wiliam J Hunter Bert Orr John T Peterson and Sheriff Asa Athay Ray Pugmire Clerks and notables from Montpelier Paris and surrounding areas appear in the summary.
County Auditor Amy M. Athay certifies a complete slate of nominees with post office addresses and party designations for the Bear Lake County Idaho primary to be held August 5, 1930. Sealed official signature dated July 8, 1930. Turkey Red Flour sale promotes 4000 pounds in 500 pound lots at $2.50 per hundred by Sleight's Produce Exchange.
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