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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1932
Page
1
Editory note previews a multi part series by Glenn Balch under the Idaho State Chamber of Commerce examining Idaho’s taxation history. The article outlines aims to explore how taxation evolved in the state and its economic and political implications.
A historical review outlines the Idaho state department of agriculture from its 1895 beginnings with a horticultural inspector to its 1919 creation and large 1917 and 1919 appropriations. It notes rising costs, expanded functions, and later reductions, highlighting public service gains alongside tax increases.
Lewiston reports Governor DC Ben Ross forecast a reduction in Idaho ad valorem state tax from 6 to a lower level if the power tax plan wins court approval. He said income tax would raise about 100000 yearly and kilowatt tax about 400000, with combined economies saving property taxpayers around 960000 based on 480 million valuation. He planned to return to Boise around March 2 after inspecting northern highways.
Hart of Boomington has been appointed by County Assessor Milford Williams to assist in field work for the next few months. Hart is capable and well qualified for the job.
The Better Homes in America committee plans a countywide art exhibit at Fielding High School during the annual Fathers and Mothers attraction. They have secured canvases and hand painted china and invite county residents to exhibit works produced locally. Admission is free and children are especially encouraged to attend.
The text discusses how legislative appropriations do not cover the department's full biennial spending. Inspection and license fees fund many expenses. In 1929 and 1980 these collections exceeded $210,000, and these fees, paid by individuals for services like shipment inspections and scale testing, are not tax money.
Pacific Builder and Engineer reports Idaho state plans 1932 oiling projects totaling about 59 miles across Caribou and Bear Lake counties. Projects include surface oiling Montpelier-Caribou line, Montpelier-Wyoming line, and oiling of Paris St Charles bridges. Forest highway work near Geneva would convert low-standard roads to modern standards over about 8 miles with $93,000 tentatively allocated.
At the request of The Better Homes in America committee, Mr. Shaw of Peterson Furniture Co. Pocatello will present the latest drapery exhibit. He has shown similar displays in Bear Lake before and will be at the Paris Tabernacle next Sunday March 20 at 2 p.m. following opening exercises. Public encouraged to attend with no charge.
Horace Hulme of Bloomington son of Bishop and Mrs John Hulme, Fielding High School graduate, earned recognition at Agricultural College Logan Utah where he was made chief editor of the Freshman issue of the Student Life monthly publication. The Post congratulates him on the unusual and interesting work.
Bulletin from the School of Forestry Idaho lists varieties and prices of ornamental trees available to the public through the University of Idaho. Contact city council members for more details on the project and access to bulletins.
This summer will mark the twelfth year of Citizens Military Training Camps. Fort Douglas Utah hosts the 38th Infantry the Rock of the Maine as a camp for youths ages 17 to 29 from Utah Idaho Nevada and Wyoming for one month from July 6 through August 4 1932. The program aims to teach citizenship duties patriotism and physical training through drills athletics and games. For information or admission write to 38th Infantry Fort Douglas Utah First come first served. 8 Hymas of Sharon visited county seat Tuesday.
Montpelier area recipients were added to the old age pension list totaling monthly aid from the county with amounts ranging from five to seventeen fifty dollars. Several indigent names were dropped. Seth Budge asked the board to fund winter bridges and canal work to ease hauling hay. The county and forest department offer a fifty dollar reward for road sign destruction within the forest area.
A matrimonial license was issued this week at the county clerk’s office to Earl Lloyd Bartschi of Georgetown and Glenna L. Anderson of Montpelier. The ceremony was performed by Pres. Edw C. Rich.
Darwin Jensen of Ovid took second place in the fifth and sixth grade division and Joseph Evans Raymond earned third in the seventh and eighth grade division at the district contest in Aberdeen. The pair, with their chaperone Mrs. J. A. Evans, traveled all day and were hosted at a banquet, reflecting Bear Lake’s pride in their public speaking success.
The Bear Lake Post of the American Legion appoints M. G. Price and E. 5. Hoge to lead a committee to place unemployed Parisians in work and aid families in need. Merchants professionals and residents are asked to report available jobs or seek help, with daily records and a main street canvass.
The state department of public welfare distributes serum to prevent spotted fever after forest service warnings that tick activity rises in hills and sagebrush country. Workers and recreators entering the hills are urged to inoculate, with Montana federal serum proving nearly 100 percent effective prior to bite.
The Emerson School Orchestra directed by Irwin Jensen will perform Wednesday evening March 23 at 8 o clock in the school gym. The program features the America Orchestra directed by Velma Lewis and Scott Hoge, with piano duet by Olga Hoge and Addie May Dusenberry, and an Irene Spencer led Rhythm Band selection. Several student ensembles and soloists are listed among the pieces, including First Grade Reed Section, Bass Trio, and Spirit of Age Overture. Clarence Lindsay of Dingle was a business visitor in town. Don’t forget the old time Ball Friday evening March 25. Mrs Harry Anderson and son Bobbie of Salt Lake visit the Collings home.
The Paris Post celebrates a 52 year history in the Bear Lake valley as its 52nd volume opens with this issue number one. The paper notes vast community changes, investments in highways and industry, and its ongoing efforts to modernize and serve readers. It thanks patrons and pledges continued improvement.
At Fish Haven on March 18 Reuben Stock and A J Powell observed twenty one deer along a four mile trek from the village. Skiing aided the hike and the round trip took under two hours with forty minutes return. Deer appeared in good condition despite persistent snow in the ridges.
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