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Newspaper

Paris Post

Location

Paris, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1930

Page

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Funeral Held For Montpelier Powerline Worker

Impressive services were held Tuesday at the Montpelier stake tabernacle for Hary G Collipriest 32 electrocuted Saturday afternoon while moving a transformer for Utah Power and Light Co He was past commander of the American Legion post and a Mason The eulogy was given by Bishop E R Owens of Logan Utah He leaves a wife two small children his parents city treasurer Henry Collipriest and Mrs Collipriest two brothers three sisters and a grandfather in Montpelier.

Montpelier Stake Tabernacle Hary G. Cdllipriest Montpelier American Legion Masonic Lodge E. R. Owens Logan Utah Utah Light & Power Co Collipriest Utah Power and Light Company Henry Collipriest George Richard Jessie Barkdull Margaret Peterson Elsie Collipriest George Gordon

Montpelier High to Stage Operetta Here

Montpelier High School music department directed by Mr. Baker will present the operetta Once in a Blue Moon in Paris on March 28. The musical romance features a 70 voice chorus and orchestral accompaniment with a large student cast including Janette Parker Mys Montgomery Helen Stevens Lois Richards Léatrice Montgomery Ruth Robinson and others.

Montpelier High School Baker Paris Moon Lay Janette Parker Mys Montgomery Helen Stevens Sylvia Montgomery Lois Richards Léatrice Montgomery Ruth Robinson Rabbit Moton Ronald Miller Hitty Morton Wanda Mourtsen Lila, Lavender

Marriage License Issued for Kenneth Williams and Inez Fitzpatrick

A marriage license was issued Tuesday at the county clerk office to Kenneth Williams of Clifton and Miss Inez Fitzpatrick of Montpelier. The ceremony was performed by Pres. Edw. Rich.

Kenneth Williams Clifton Inez Fitzpatrick Montpelier Rich

Death claim editor Nelson dies in Montpelier a heart trouble

Funeral services for H. M. Nelson editor of The Montpelier Examiner were held in Montpelier and his remains sent to Brigham City Utah for burial. Nelson aged 45 of Bear Lake county was born in Denmark and had lived in Pocatello and Montpelier before purchasing and editing the local paper. He is survived by his wife Mabel and three children Eldon Merlin and Betty, his father N P Nelson and several siblings.

H. M. Nelson Montpelier Examiner Fourth Ward Brigham City Utah Hermen Hoff Wm. E. Morgan Montpelier School Edw. C. Rich Nelson Denmark N. P. Nelson Box Elder News Mabel Carter

Council Orders New Franchise Ordinance

Three city councilmen Grimmett Tueller and Budge joined City Attorney D E Haddock to draft a new franchise ordinance under McThwee requirements for possible renewal. The panel will replace Mellwee counsel wording as the gravel moves on Second North Street link to the Paris Dingle highway totaled over 226 loads.

D. E. Haddock McThwee Grimmett Tueller Budge Mellwee Second North Street Paris-Dingle

Services Held Here For H. M. Nelson

The body of H. M. Nelson arrived from Montpelier Idaho and was moved to his father N. P. Nelson’s home in Brigham City Fourth ward. Short services were held at the cemetery at 11 o’clock directed by Bishop J. A. Fishburn with a high school quartet performing. President S. Norman Lee praised the deceased and Patriarch Dehrmark Jensen dedicated the grave amid numerous floral offerings.

Brigham City Utah H. M. Nelson Montpelier Idaho N. P. Nelson J. A. Fishburn Norman Lee Dehrmark Jensen

Bloomington Resident Celebrates Birthday

Lor wick Reese of Bloomington celebrated his eighty fifth birthday six weeks after breaking his hip. A party for sixteen featured a turkey dinner a large cake and a program. Guests included Ivan Reese Victor Reese Merrell Reese Eldon Reese J B Price and L L Reese with several other visitors.

Lorwick Reese Bloomington Ivan Reese Victor Reese Merrell Reese Eldon Reese J. 8. Price Thomas Reese L. L. Reese Reesa

Brothers in Montpellier Jailed for Intoxicant Possession

Ralph and Harrison Spiers, brothers of Montpellier, served in county jail after failing to pay a $60 fine plus costs for possessing intoxicants. Judge Christian Tueller presided last week.

Christian Tueller Ralph and Harrison Spiers Montpellier

Centenial to Begin on April 6 at Salt Lake City

Plans for the hundredth annual conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints set to open in Salt Lake City on April 6. The event marks the 1890 organization in Seneca County New York by Joseph Smith and five others with a pageant The Message of the Ages and temple illuminations across the United States and abroad join celebrations in missions and branches.

Church of Jesus Christ’ of Latter Day Saints Salt Lake City Joseph Smith Seneca County New York Tabernacle Salt Lake U. S Alberta Canada Hawaii United States

Pioneer Irrigating and Mfg. Co Directors Meeting Notice

Notice of meeting for Pioneer Irrigating and Mfg. Co. to elect directors and a watermaster for the ensuing year. Meeting held Monday March 20 1930 at 10 o clock a m in Paris Second ward meeting house vestry. A T Pendrey secretary.

Pioneer Irrigating & Mfg. Co Paris Second Ward A. T. Pendrey

Couple wed in city ceremony by Bishop Shepherd

Vernon Nelson of Montpelier married Daisy Ringle of this city last week in a ceremony conducted by Bishop Edn T. Shepherd. Miss Ringle is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Ringle. The couple is celebrated by friends who wish them happiness and prosperity.

Vernon Nelson Montpelier Daisy Ringle Edn T. Shepherd Miss Ringle

Emer son School Art Exhibition Draws Local Interest

Emerson School hosted its annual art exhibition attracting community interest with reproductions from American French Dutch English Italian Spanish and Japanese schools. Local contributors included L. T. Shepherd Dan Curless William Stocker Ella Smedley and Emeline Sirrine.

Amie Patterson Vincent Harrison Fifth Avenue lLavalle Carol the Perryman Miliet Greize Rousseau Breton Adan Dorn Glichlich Rambrandt Eberhardt Landseer Glen Reynolds Watts Turner Lefnardo da Vince Titan L. T. Shepherd Dan Curless William Stocker Ella Smedley Emeline Sirrine

Montpelier Regrets Paris Hi Hoop Team Missed in Tournament

Residents of Montpelier express keen regret that the Paris hi hoop team will not be permitted to play in the forthcoming city basketball tournament. The rivalries between the towns draw packed houses and help support both athletic organizations.

Montpelier Paris Hi Hoop

Roads Through County In Excellent Condition

The state highway from the Utah state line through the county is in excellent condition. A few years ago the trunk road under the same weather would be almost impassable for car travel.

Utah State Line

State basketball tournament lists nearly complete

The Idaho state tourney heads to Reed Hall March 13 14 15 with Rexburg and Idaho Falls Rexburg Rigby among contenders. Round one Thursday March 19 features Coeur d Alene vs Twin Falls Moscow vs Balse Montpelier vs winner district 6 and Pocatello host vs Arco. Officials named and all state selections planned. District 1 Coeur d Alene District 2 Moscow District 3 Boise District 4 Twin Falls District 5 Montpelier District 6 pending District 7 Arco.

Pocatello Idaho Reed Hall Gym Rexburg Idaho Falls Rigby Coeur d’Alene Moscow Boise Twin Falls Montpelier Arco Coeur d'Alene Balse Va. Arco Brady the Elks Lodge W. H State Athletic Commission Ths Commission W. B.*pratt

Canada elects its first woman senator Mrs Catrine Mackay Wilson

Mrs Catrine Mackay Wilson becomes Canada's first woman senator after a Privy Council ruling that women are eligible. Wife of Norman F Wilson of Ottawa, she is mother of eight and daughter of the late Senator Robert Mackay of Montreal. She holds several Liberal women's posts in Ottawa.

Catrine Mackay Wilson Norman F. Wilson Ottawa Canada Privy Council Wilson Robert Mackay Montreal National Federation of Liberal Women of Canada Ottawa Women’s Canadian Club Ottawa Women’s Liberal Association

Arco Man's Home Dynamited After Years of Irrigation Strife

In Bernice near Arco Idaho, H Woods, manager of the Blaine County Canal company, and his wife escaped injury when a dynamite charge exploded ten feet from their house about 10 pm. The blast ripped clapboards, shattered windows, and blew out doors after two decades of irrigation water disputes.

RCO H. Woods Bernice Blaine County Canal Company Woods

Lambing Season Progress Along the Snake River

Sheep on the range and sheds along the Snake River from Rupert are producing about 115 percent lambs. The rate may drop as nonlambing ewes are counted. By Mountain Home many herds are through, while farther upriver near Idaho Falls few lambs have been reported. Bear Lake valley lambing starts late March.

Snake River Rupert Mountain Home Idaho Falls Bear Lake Valley

Rich Dunford marriage license issued in Logan Utah

Ralph Rich and Nellie Dunford were issued a marriage license in Logan Utah this week. Rich is the son of Bishop D. C. Rich. Dunford is the daughter of James L. Dunford of Paris. The Post joins their friends in wishing them happiness and prosperity.

Logan Utah Ralph Rich Nellie Dunford Mr. Rich Bishop D. C. Rich Miss Dunford James L. Dunford Paris

Missionary Pair Visit Bloomington Wards Resume Work

O. C. Dunford and Harry Quinton of Bloomington travel as missionaries for the stake. They have visited every family in the First ward and are resuming their good work in the Second ward.

O. C. Dunford Harry Quinton Bloomington Stake

Ogout Council Plans Fund Drive for Scout Home

A school meeting of business men and others formed aims to affiliate the Boy Scout Council with the regional and national bodies. The group lists M D Low as president and Leslie Shepherd as members and has begun raising funds, pledging 200 of 400 dollars with the rest to be apportioned in the Bear Lake Stake. A drive to build a scout home at Bloomington lakes is also under way.

M D. Low Wendel Stucki Chase Kear Leslie Shepherd Chas. Longhurst W. S. Averill A. W. Shepherd Irwin Jensen Bear Lake Bloomington Second Ward Paris Méventerit Bloomington Lakes

Paris First Ward Dramatic Club Presents Ade Comedy

The Paris First Ward M. LA Dramatic Club will stage a three act comedy drama Just Out of College by George Ade. The satire on college graduates and high society features a large cast and will be performed March 19 at the Paris Opera House.

Paris

Al Jolson Stars in The Jazz Singer at Rich Theatre

Warner Bros brings The Jazz Singer starring Al Jolson to the Rich Theatre Montpelier on March 11 and 12. The film marks Jolson’s moving picture debut after a New York success, with Alan Crosland directing a tale of a cantor’s son turning to jazz, drawing strong audience praise.

Warner Bros al Jolson Rich Montpélier New York Warner Theatre Alan Crosland

Eye lecture changes for Dr Peckham visit announced

Dr R M Peckham will lecture on eye troubles in Pocatello on March 21. Montpelier and Paris dates are moved to March 28 29 to allow attendance and patient benefit. Elmo Humphreys, son of Mrs Geo Humphreys, returns home from Sparks Nevada after nine months with Pacific Fruit Co.

R. M. Peckham Pocatello Montpelier Paris A. L. Chilton Elmo Humphreys Geo. Humphreys Sparks Nevada Pacific Fruit Co

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