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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1932
Page
2
Paris Idaho newspaper notices the Paris Post lists editor John A Wallis and subscription rates for one year at two dollars, six months at one dollar sixty, and three months at one dollar, with publication as second class matter and Thursday issues.
A traveler visits a city where all clocks are wrong and merchants lament hard times. He notes the blank expressions and perpetual debt as signs of life stalled by neglect and resignation. The diary concludes that people shape their own circumstances through effort and internal drive.
A narrator contrasts genius and wealth with everyday effort. He extols Darwin’s theory through examples by Longfellow Rockefeller government labor and business while condemning foolish spending and idle neglect. The message: work hard and your effort is recognized.
Notice announces annual meeting of Pioneer Irrigation & Manufacturing Co in Paris Idaho on March 14 1932 at 10 am to elect directors and a watermaster and to transact other business all stockholders urged to attend in person or by proxy Signed A T Pendrey February 24 1932
A historical notice mentions THE BOND HOUSE in Illinois with an address on Ohio Street Chicago and a date 1.4.11. The fragment lists services to incorporate companies arrange stock or bond issues and obtain blue sky permits in any state.
J L Gardner and daughters return from six weeks on the coast with Lavon John and Ernest Gardner as winter ends. North Rich high staged the comedy On Ione's Trail to a fair audience while blizzards closed county roads. The Relief Society held an old folks party with games dancing and luncheon. Ranger W S Averill of Paris spoke on cattle and range rules for 1932 season. Paul A Spence returned from Salt Lake City after a pleasant visit.
Blooming ton school reading contest winners Keith Lamont Passey and Lillis Bee earned honors while Orlo Stevens placed second in Paris contests. Town activities include an old folks party, dances, a guitar program, and a M I A Sunday program. Multiple residents, visitors, and local committees attended events and decorated the hall with a flag theme.
Mrs. Mary Ann Parker visits Elmer Parker's home in Paris. A surprise party for Farrel Jacobson by the Joy Makers featured games and refreshments. The Genealogical Society presented a pageant led by O OC Dunford, praised and set to tour other communities. Mrs. Louise Peterson and Mrs. Naoma Hayes of Georgetown visit relatives. Mrs. E. Hart fell ill but improved. Twilla Nelson and Mrs. Pearl Patterson are among the sick. Patterson's husband teaches in Montpelier.
Lam ar Eborn headed to Border Wyoming to work at Kid Cook ranch for weeks. Elva Vallentine visits sister Ray Hymas in Sharon. Edna Clark and children return to Moreland after visits here. Ernest Bunn family Paris trip. John A Bunn visits daughter in Paris. Old folks party and an old time dance with out of town guests from Paris and Pegram. Funeral for Stanton Vallentine held at Dingle. Grandma Findlay 91 and bedfast. Nina Eborn of Paris weekend visit. A Vallentine cancer removed from face. McVin Passey visit John T Passey in Paris.
Last Saturday Miss Berneice Pugmire was called to Bloomington to tend a critically ill Mrs Hulme but she died before the nurse arrived. Several locals were elected to the St Charles Irrigation Co board including Henry Monson and Matthew Pugmire.
Roads reopen after blockages as school buses and plows resume service to Paris and nearby towns. Residents recount blizzard travel peril, railroad mail crews and deliveries resume, with social events and local meetings continuing as sleigh and car travel restart.
Laketown notes contrast between bear lake beauty and wish for color change to green and other hues. Bishop George H. Robinson with family traveled to Evanston and Salt Lake for visits but heavy snow blocked further travel. Mail carriers faced drifted routes and bus transit slowed. local drivers aided by Jensen Spencer Kirk and others between Laketown, Randolph, and Garden City. Two sisters Pearl Wes are mentioned among local hardships.
Bear Lake residents visit in Logan with Morrell Booth and Longhurst families. Mrs Edwin Spencer returns from Magna after a month in Logan. Mrs Mary R. McCann plans April return from Venturia California. Paul Spence visits Logan. Mrs Lynn Hodges hosts a card evening. Mrs Calder and Creighton trade a California month for home. Vashie Covey guests in Logan three weeks. Thane Swift visits from Preston. Ernest Yaussi, Preston office manager, joins July 4 celebration committee. Harold Swift recovering from appendicitis. Yaussi visits Logan telephone office. Loup McCann named accompanist for the Imperial Glee Club, a top Utah musical group.
The Dry Lake Canal Company will hold its annual meeting at the Paris First Ward meeting house in Paris Idaho on March 12 1932 at 2 oclock p m for electing directors and other business. Attendees may be present in person or by proxy. Dated February 25 1982. John Stocker f 25 m 4.
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