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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1924
Page
4
The publication state shows broad local reach with Ji A Wallis as editor and manager. The weekly Thursday edition remains a staple in the valley, likely guiding public taste and information with wide readership.
The Idaho Automobile Association presses three aims for highway safety. Set a 35 mph speed limit enforced nationwide, establish a driver license system with a nominal fee, and permit license revocation as a court penalty. They argue stronger state action will curb reckless driving and improve road safety for motorists.
Lieutenant Russell L. Maughan completed a nonstop cross continental flight from Mitchel Field New York to Crissy Field San Francisco in 21 hours 47 minutes 45 seconds. The journey faced fog rain and fatigue with refueling stops at five stations and a final heroic reception upon arrival.
Lieutenant Maughan landed at Crissy Field San Francisco after a sea to sea flight in a 875 horsepower single seater. He described battling nausea headwinds and cross currents while average speed reached 150 mph with more at lower altitudes.
Bloomington observes the opening of a new amusement hall with a grand ball on Monday the 30th. The note records local marriages, births, and visits including Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Christensen returning from Salt Lake, Mrs. Patterson formerly, and a newborn baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. Ward. Community updates span chores, scouts, and ranch work.
Mrs Harariet Thompson returns home after a brief visit with her daughter in Rexburg. Conjoint meetings are held Sunday evening under the M I A auspices with good programs taught. Sacrament meeting attendance was low. efforts are urged to bolster turnout. Mrs Abram Ward visited relatives here and in Idaho Falls. the Wards formerly of Bloomington. Mr Sam Payne and son Arthur were town visitors last week. We welcome back old residents.
Mrs. D. EB and family depart Monday for Emmett to spend a brief vacation with relatives. Their elder son Ervin stays at the old home. O. Chilton of the Optical Co. will be in Montpelier from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 28 and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. June 27 at Paris at Stucki home from 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
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