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Newspaper

Paris Post

Location

Paris, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1939

Page

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Celebration Planned for US 89 4th of July Opening

Afton Wyoming business leaders tour towns along US 89 to sponsor a Grang Canyon Snake River July 4 celebration. Completion of the highway segment by June 15 will render the route open for a publicity drive highlighting scenic beauty and expected high future travel. Pars Lions club and Bear Lake groups join Bear Lake officials in backing the event.

Afton Wyoming U. S. 89 Grang Canyon Snake River Logan Oazayon United States Three Stake National Parks America Esterial Mexico Pars Lions Club Bear Lake

County School Districts Elect Board Members

The article lists elected school board members for Bearaks county districts 1 through 25, naming chairs and clerks for each district and providing the member names for districts 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 20, 21, 23, 24, and 25. Key officials include Asa Madsen in Bloomington, Ver a Kearl in district 1, and Glenn J Stock in district 1, among many others.

Bearaks County Fish Haven Elmer Smith Vera Kearl Glenn J Stock St. Charles Ivan K Rigby Roy Twiss Ovid——Dewey Johnson F. Marion Beck Melvin Peterson Liberty Samir Austin Irl C Nye W. K.matthews Dingle Chas C. Nate A. Sparks J W. Sirrine Wardboro G Humphreys M. M. Kunz E. P. Keetch Bennington Melvin Weaver James A. Crane Conover Wright Georgetown G. M. Smith H CG _ Baron If’ E. Hayes Bern E L. Alleman Reel

Canyon Road Work Resumes in Snake River Corridor

Work on the Star Valley Yellowstone road resumes after winter suspension. C N Woods, regional forester, notes the CCC project will connect Apine to Jackson Hole via Fall Creek and Wilson. Limited traffic expected by July 11.

Snake River Canyon Star Valley Jackson Hole Alpine Jackson Coc Camos Annouced C. N. Woods Ogden Star Valley-Yellowstone South Fork Snake River Apine Wyoming Howack River Coninue Jackson Fall Creek Wilson Jackson Hote Tadaho Utah CCC

High Honor Roll List From University of Utah

Local student Delbertn He'eh Idaho Falls J Stair Likes Sugar City Marquerite-Reas Swin Falls John M Bowen Charles F Coleman Burley Edward Hart Bloomington make the University of Utah honor roll by maintaining a scholastic average that does not slip between an A and a B.

County Schools Close for Season Across County

Several county schools close for the annual summer vacation this week. St Charles Liberty Raymold Noonan closed last week. Fish Haven Ovid and Sharon will close Friday.

Stave iSt Charles Liberty Raymiold Noonan Fish Haven Ovid Sharon

County Schools Hold Field Day in Paris Friday

Twenty county common school districts competed in the third annual Field Day held in Paris. Sponsored by the Deseret News of Salt Lake City, winners advance to a Salt Lake City meet this month. Events at Emerson school included high jump broad jump ball put and sprints with senior and junior divisions, and an art exhibit will travel to the county fair.

Paris Deseret News of Salt Lake City Emerson Stake Tabernacle Salt Lake Bruce Williamson Clifford Pendrey Montpelier Warren Wright Seth Beyerer Fish Haven Roger Burgoyne David Wright Bennington Deseret News

Stockmen from Four States to Meet in Kemmerer Wyoming

Stockmen from Wyoming Idaho Utah and Nevada will meet in Kemmerer Wyoming June 1 2 and 3 to discuss industry problems. Prominent speakers are expected on the program. Brand inspection will be the principal topic and a program will be adapted to curb stock thieves operating in the various states.

Wyoming Idaho Utah Nevada Kemmerer

Fielding High School shines at Idaho festival

Fielding high school earned multiple Superior and Excellent ratings at the Idaho Falls music festival. Students Jean Buxton Aleen Patterson and Jean Rich received solo honors, with the Girls Glee and Band also praised. Contestants advance to the regional festival in Pocatello on May 12.

Fielding High School Tus Foicns Choir Jean Buxton Weltion Cale Jean Rich John Grimmett Aleen Patterson O Pocatello Billiter

Scout Executive Visit in Paris Meets Local Council

Scout executive Lew Roverts of Pocatello will be in Paris by the 10th to meet with the local scout council and discuss problems. Advertising is described as the salt of the earth in business.

Lew Roverts Pocatello Paris Smi

Gold Coin Found in City Ditch Sparks Treasure Fever

Aseal Smith employed on the Paris water system uncovered an 1880 five dollar gold piece while digging near the courthouse. The bright coin energized locals with dreams of hidden treasures and a rush of job applications for the city project.

Aseal Smith Paris Court House

New Council Takes Office In City Meeting

The new mayor and council took office Monday evening after the old council finished work. They named committees including Finance to C A Wallentine and Palmer Tueller. Waterworks and Sewer Amos Hulme and Witford Budge. Road and Bridge C A Wallentine and Jose Lewis. Tax and License Fenton Allred and S M Rich.

Corena‘tees Wallentine Palmer Tueller Amos Hulme Amos Brittge Jose Lewis D —E Beck Fenton Allred Fenton Allred S M Rich Witord Budge Tere

New Dial Phones Go Into Service Next Wednesday

The new dial telephone system will go into service next Wednesday afternoon. Subscribers are advised to read instructions on another Post page for operating details. Paris is among the first towns in the area to receive the equipment. The system is the latest type and was previously used only in larger centers. Officials seek cooperative service from subscribers to ensure smooth operation.

Post Paris V. jTelephons Company

Cantata to be Presented in Stake Tabernacle by Logan Chorus

Bear Lake music lovers may hear an Easter Cantata "Victory" performed by a Logan Fifth Ward chorus at the Stake Tabernacle in Paris on Sunday May 7 at 3 pm. Soloists include Grace Swenson and Mrs L R Humphreys, with Bass soloist B Franklin Rogers and organist Mrs Wayne Gunnell.

Stake Tabernacle Logan Chorus Bear Lake Paris Logan iThis L. R Humphreys Grace Swenson J Howard Maughan Claudius Doty Franklin Rogers Golden K. Hanson Nettie R. Humphreys Harold S. Carter Roberta Pond Beatrice Simmons Myrtlerice Ella J. Rogers Emily Aebismei Bisie Barker Hatrite B. Mauzhan Lula Aldredge Ida Schaub Katie 4 Olsen Ruth Robbins Myr Louise Mehr Martha Edmes Verma Daine Margaret Swenson B. Franklin Rogers Joseph Coulam Clair Johnson Wayne Gunnell Dra Gunnell al Simmons Henry Acbircher Railo Woodward Ray Reeder Prestén Pon Lyman C Gabrielsen Lyman Gabrélsen Jr

Farmers Sign Up Pace for 1939 Farm Programs in Bear Lake

Bear Lake county farmers move to join the 1939 AAA conservation programs with a June 1 signup deadline. County AC association head Hulme notes Idaho participation around 83 percent, matching national projections by the U S Department of Agriculture.

AAA Bear Lake County Idaho United States GEB Huhme Agricultural Conservation Associated Ida Hulme

Election results quietly recorded in city slate

Last Tuesday voters chose Russell Olayton as Mayor and W Smith Hoge as Clerk and Ex-officio Police Judge. Edwin T Shepherd was elected Treasurer and council members were David Beck, Chas Vallentine, Amos Hulme, Jose J Lewis, Fenton Allred, Palmer Tuealler, Wilford Budge, and Ephmpson M Rich. All on the ballot. 137 ballots cast.

Tsults Russell Olayton W Smith Hoge Edwin T Shepherd David BE. Beck Chas. E. Vallentine Amos Hulme Jose J. Lewis Fenton Allred Palmer Tuealler Wilford Budge Ehmpson M. Rich

Red Cross Meeting Plans Nurse for Local Chapter

The 65s' cars of the local Red Cross chapter met Monday evening at the Stake Office. They plan to apply for a nurse to come next fall for six months, with most expert support provided by the Red Cross. The chapter completed its organization and laid plans for the year ahead.

Red Cross Morst

Stake Gleaners Spring Formal At Hotel Paris

The Stake Gleaners will hold a Spring formal dance next Saturday at 8:30 pm at the Hotel Paris. Partners are invited and the event will be free due to the success of prior Gleaner activities this year.

Stake Gleaners Hotel Paris

Opening set for Craters of the Moon May 7

The Craters of the Moon National Monument in Idaho will open on May 7 with a program featuring Geologist E F Rodenbaugh, NPS official Frank Kibtridge, and custodian Guy McCarty. Governor Bottolfsen will deliver the principal address at noon. lunch is at 2. Visitors are urged to bring lunch. coffee will be free.

Idaho Occason Gem State E. F Rodenbdaugh Idaho Southern Branch Frank Kiibtridge National Park Service San Francisco Guy McCarty Craters Monument Committee On C. A Bottolfsen Arco

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