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Newspaper

Paris Post

Location

Paris, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1926

Page

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Pioneer Day Celebrated on Bear Lake at Fish Haven

The pioneer celebration at Fish Haven on Bear Lake drew hundreds from Utah and Wyoming under three Bear Lake stakes. Pres. Jos R Shepherd of Logan delivered a strong pioneer life address, with O C Dunford praised for leading the program. The day included a successful program, dance, boat rides, and lake bathing.

Fish Haven Beautiful Bear Lake D. S Bear Lake Valley Twiz Bear Lake Montpelier Woodruff Utah Wyoming Jos. R. Shepherd Logan O. C. Dunford Bear Lake

Cheek Razors Mail Order Request and Reply

A customer requests a razor by mail for 60c with a P. O. order and notes 6c missing. The reply acknowledges the order and sends the razor, while the customer jokes about a fellow with them not needing one and remembers the missing payment.

P.O P. S P’-S

Sagehen Season Cut in Idaho to Half Time

State Game Warden Thomas announced a reduction of the sagehen season in Idaho to half the allotted time. Openings vary by county from August 1 to August 16, with some counties starting in September due to drought. Birds gather at waterholes, making them easier to shoot.

Boise Thomas Idaho

Sutton Family Reunion At Bear Lake Camp

Family representatives from Idaho Utah and Wyoming attended a Sutton reunion at Sutton Camp on Bear Lake. The day included a banquet a musical program and a business meeting.

Sutton Sutton Camp Beautiful Bear Lake Idaho Utah Wyoming

Salt Lake Visitors Enjoy Bear Lake Weekend

Wallis sisters from Salt Lake City Mrs Thelma Wallis and Mrs Ruby Wallis spent Pioneer Day weekend at Bear Lake visiting editor John A Wallis and enjoying time with Mr Parker and Mrs Parker of the Utah Public Health Service on the lakeshore weekend trip.

Thelma Ruby Wallis Salt Lake John A. Wallis The Port Bear Lake Parly Mr. iParker Utah Public Health Service

Scofield Couple Ties to the Post for a Year

Mr and Mrs H N Scofield of Fish Haven visited Parla on Tuesday evening and decided to tie to the Post for a year, choosing a local commitment for the next 12 months.

H. N., Scofield Fish Haven Scofield

Ruth Pulls Off Baseball Catch From Air Over 200 Feet

San Antonio reports Baba Ruth repeated a stunt by catching a baseball thrown from an airplane at 200 to 400 feet. Beisillo, a Los Angeles resident, previously on May 15, 1919, caught a ball tossed from Kelbie Beles at a field in Kelbie. The feat involved a midair flip and was linked to a plan to toss balls from a plane at Kelly field, with players including George Kelley and Micher among those who could have contested.

Ruth San Antonio Tex Baba Ruth Los Angeles Kelbie Beles Kelly George Kelley The Giants Micher Boston Braves Beisillo

Wheat Harvest Under Fine Weather At Bear Lake Valley

Farmers in Bear Lake Valley begin fall grain harvest taking advantage of clear weather. Early reports indicate a good crop with yields higher than expected. Harvesting wheat and hay runs close together making the period busy for local growers. Wild hay exceeds last year’s expectations.

Concrete bridges open on state highway between Ovid and Montpelier

Two new concrete bridges spanning Besar River and Bear Lake outlet canal on the state highway between Ovid and Montpelier open to travel. The old detour over the river bridge is closed with traffic diverted to the direct route. The old bridge may be moved to Wooley's Spur for future use near Georgetown to Noungan.

Besar River Bear Lake Ovid Montpelier Wooley

Women’s Camps Prove Successful in Idaho

Three farm women’s camps held in Idaho during July drew large attendance and strong praise. The Laiva Hot Springs camp July 21–23 welcomed 210 women, part of the extension home economics program. A Starkey Hot Springs camp July 7–9 drew 80 on opening day with high daily turnout. Bear Lake’s Hish Haven averaged about 250 attendees with 5600 to 6000 evening participants. The final Twin Lakes camp is planned for next month. Organizers include Marion M. Hiepworth and Mary Ebersole with district and university home economics staff.

Idaho Laiva Hot Springs Dean E. J. Iddings Twin Lakes Starkey Hot Springs Hish_Haven Bear Lake Thier Marion M. Hiepworth Mary Ebersole Southwest Nonence Stone Bannock Verna Johannesen North Idaho Extension Service

Forest Inspection Tour Scheduled for Cache District

Will make a forest inspection of all timber sales and timber resources in Cache Forest and District No. 6. The review runs from August 4 to August 18 led by Co. B Morse of Ogden Utah with Forester W S Averill confirming details.

Co. B. Morse Ogden Utah Cache Forest District No. 6 W. S. Averill

Game Violators in Foot Hills Endanger Chickens Near Paris

Reports say violators of game laws have been shooting wild chickens on the foot hills west of Paris. Authorities promise prosecution to the full extent of the law once guilty parties are identified through careful inspection.

Paris Dsa

Motors From Salt Lake Visit Family in City

A fragmented item notes Mr and Mrs Campbell and their son James Leland and baby visiting Salt Lake City relatives in the city last week They returned home as part of a discussion on efficiency stressing that it is how little counts.

James M. ‘Campbell James Leland B. LeChammant Salt Lake City J.J. Humbreys

Dancers Delight Paris Audience With Performances

A small appreciative crowd welcomed the Matason Tipton Dancers Tuesday evening. The show offered musical visualization with a conservative yet artistic program. A repeat engagement is set for Saturday July 31 at the Paris Opera house.

Matason-Tipton Paris Opera House

Lindsey family hosts visitors during Utah vacation

Stanley Lindsay, a telegraphy student at Salt Lake school, spent a few days last week at his parents home. Virginia Lindsay visited Utah for two weeks, joined by Mrs. Harry Anderson and her husband and two sisters who stayed several days at the Lindsay residence.

Ovid Stanley Lindsay Salt Lake School Albert Lindsay Virginia Lindsay Utah Harry Anderson Salt Lake Lindsay

Baby Girl Born to Mr and Mrs Ray Nixon

Mr and Mrs Ray Nixon of Montpelier rejoice at the birth of a fine baby daughter born Tuesday. All concerned are progressing favorably. Mrs Nixon was formerly Miss Crockett of Montpelier.

Ray Nixon Montpeliier Nixon Miss Crockett Montpelier

Shipping Head Lettuce From Rex Clayton to Skaggs Stores

Rex Clayton of this city ships several hundred heads of his famous head lettuce to Skaggs United Grocery for distribution to their many stores in the state. A ready market is developing due to the lettuce's rare quality.

Rex Clayton Skaggs United Grocery

Eightmile Girl Shot Rides Horse To Farm After Accident

Rumors swirled in the city that Alice Monroe, 18, of Hightmile, was shot Tuesday afternoon by a would‑be attacker. The Post reports the incident was accidental, with Monroe riding a horse to the Whitman farm for help and later seeking care at Caribou County hospital with a 60 to 40 chance of recovery.

Alice Monroe David Moroe Hightmile Ruffan Edward Whitman Farm Caribou County

Postmasters Urged to Paint Mail Boxes White

Rural postmasters urged to systematically paint all mail boxes and support posts white with the patron’s name in black letters one inch high on each side. Paint protects, presence and pleases.

Sam

Emerson School Faculty for 1826 27 Term

The following teachers comprise the Emerson school faculty for the term 1826 27 Wilford Price principal Amos B Hulme O Neal Rich Phyllis Athay Mrs Leslie Cole Fern Allred Maurita Cleveland Carma Allred and Prof Irvin Jenson who will be a structor in music

Emerson School Wilford Price Amos B. Hulme O'Neal Rich Phyllis Athay Leslie Cole Fern Allred Maurita Cleveland Carma Allred Irvin Jenson

Bear Lake County Gets Carload of Trout

Montpelier on July 22 reports a car load of trout allotted to Bear Lake County by Commissioner William Kell who was visiting. Kell was joined by deputy game warden Will R Hayes and was guided by Game Warden Jesse Dunn. The shipment to be distributed in county streams is expected to arrive soon.

Montpelier Bear Lake County Wiliam Kell Kell Will.r. ‘Hayes Pocatello Jesse Dunn

Bear Lake County Fair Seeks Big Exhibits September

Citizens of Bear Lake County plan a major three day fair September 16 to 18 featuring livestock field crops vegetables fruits and home productions. Organizers urge community participation to educate and promote agriculture home production and county commerce with opportunities for prize sponsorship and product advertising.

Bear Lake County

Cal led to Malad as daughter born dies hours after

Mr and Mrs Walter Lewis of this city were called to Malad last Saturday due to the illness of their daughter Mrs Harold Baker who had given birth to a baby girl who lived but a few hours. Mr Lewis returned home Sunday leaving his wife with their daughter who is progressing as well as can be expected.

Walter Lewis Harold Baker Lewis

Local Socials and Road Funding Note in Liberty

Liberty residents report visits by local and regional figures including Mr and Mrs Charles Linford Judge D R Roberst from Ogden Utah Bernice Owen of Preston and Alfred and Sammie Hymas with a Logan celebration. Dell road improvements funded by the county amid lighter crops and ample hay for cattle. Local visitors Raymond Wood Ivie Wood Mildred Derricott and Asael Derricott spent July 24 in Logan.

Charles Linford D. R. Roberst Ogden Utah Bernice Owen Preston Dell Wats Alfred Hymas Sammie Hymas Logan Raymond Wood Ivie Wood Mildred Derricott Asael Derricott

Spooners Hotel Noise Sparks City Gossip

Patrons complain of boisterous giggling and loud gatherings by town youths on the hotel west side after maid night. Kaemie De'Mane Suttol of Baltimore and his daughter Larielie visited Paris and New Haven, attended Sutton family reunion on the lakeshore, and Mayor Contontant’s family spent Pioneer Day in Logan Utah returning via Logan Canyon earlier this week.

Kaemie de ‘Mane Suttol Balt Lake J Larielie Paris Msh*Haven Sutton Jas__i. Contontant Logan Utah Logan Canyon

July District Court convened in Paris with several divorces granted

The July term of the district court convened in Paris this week with Judge O R Baum presiding and Bear Lake bar in attendance. Decrees of divorce were granted in four cases and several criminal and civil matters were addressed including a $300 fine and 30 days jail for illegal liquor possession and a one year suspended judgment for water diversion.

District Court Paris O. R. Baum Bear Lake Renee Thomipson Forent Sterling Joanna_ Ster Uillian— Bacon Ivan Bacone Pearales Shepherd Jeter L. Shepherd State of County National Surety Co First National Bank of

Family Reunion at Fish Haven Stock Bros Resort

The Rich family plans a reunion at Stock Bros Resort in Fish Haven on Saturday August 7 and Sunday August 8. All members are requested to attend. S. H. Rich.

Rich Stock Bros Fish Haven S. H. Rich

To Bear Lake Valley Poem by Sara Grimmett Hoge

A nostalgic poem dedicates the valley for peaceful memories of childhood in To bear Lake Valley. The speaker recalls green hills a lake canyons wildflowers and grazing herds and hopes to convey a dreamlike continuity from youth to present.

Sara Grimmett Hoge

Paris Voters Set for August Primary

Two hundred sixty six registered voters in Paris are qualified for the upcoming primary on Tuesday August 3rd. The list confirms citizen eligibility and readiness to participate in the local election.

Paris

Farm meeting invitation for Bear Lake County Fair week

An invitation extends to farm families and others to a meeting in Paris on Saturday evening July 8 at 8 p.m. at the Bear Lake County Fair grounds to discuss corn street and other topics.

Indie Paris Bear Lake County

Cripple Creek Woman Cuts Hand With Can Opener

Mrs. Jones suffered a pantry cut when a can opener slipped last week. A child, described as mischievous, was involved in an unclear incident referencing stones and a throw.

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