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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1939
Page
4
Ralph L. Sommers publisher is listed as a second class matter in the Paris Idaho post office under the act of March 3 1879 with mail authority granted.
North Salt Lake will host the third intermountain junior fat stock show June 10 with judges Prof Harry H. Smith of U S C A C and Mr Shep ard of the union stock yards San Francisco. Smith has judged at fairs in Utah Colorado Wyoming and Kansas and directed major carcass shows in Denver. Shepard is noted in Pacific livestock circles for his work with lambs and has held teaching posts at California Polytechnic Institute. About 300 FFA and 4 H members from several states compete for over 3100 in prizes.
A city editorial urges bicyclists to yield to pedestrians on sidewalks and use roads for riding. It notes sidewalks are for pedestrians and calls for cyclists to dismount when approaching pedestrians to avoid conflicts. The piece critiques riders who expect priority on sidewalks despite a pending ordinance.
Transportation brief noting Montpelier Idaho to Logan Utah service via Logan Canyon operates daily. No further details provided.
A plea notes bicycles should yield to pedestrians on sidewalks. Many riders are courteous, but a few offenders risk harming the public privilege. The author warns that confiscation may be considered for violators. Signed R. O. Clayton.
A missionary in Windsor Nova Scotia writes the Paris Post to thank the editor for two years of local news coverage. He departs around May 10 ending his field service and reflects on Nova Scotia’s scenery and weather. He mentions Easter snow and anticipates a royal visit by King and Queen of the British Empire.
Visitors from Logan and Trenton arrive at Magnus Erickson Sr. home in Fish Haven. H C Curless family returns from Seattle. Mrs Heber Stock returns from Paris with a baby boy. Leonard Perkins and Vearlee Howell work at Grace. Cecil Shirley at Mattson ranch Meadowville. Most shearers back from Sublet Wyoming. Wheat project planted by Elders and High Priests. Lester Nelson to be Fish Haven canals water master. Stock brothers repaint resort buildings. Grade school ends. students visit Bear Lake Hot Springs.
Seth Beyeler captured first in the junior division at the Paris track meet held last week. Smith Nielson, son of Bishop and Mrs. Nielson, is recovering from whooping cough.
Lous Reed Murphy Smith and Ike White work on a Utah Power & Light Co project in Grace. Edward Kimball moves to Hyde Park Utah for new job. The North Rich high school band traveled to Kemmerer Wyoming for a regional festival. Vernon Robinson family from Salt Lake City visited G H Robinson. John Lamborn and family from Logan visited. Frank Price and J W Taylor drove to Salt Lake City. Ice is reportedly off the lake and bathing suits urged.
Mrs. FP C Williamson and daughter Virginia of Logan and others visited relatives. The N A H S band performed in new uniforms followed by the Primary spring festival. The State road commission met with the Boosters club to discuss road matters. Sidney Irwin left to join North Cache Auto Service in Smithfield Utah.
The Bear Lake County Board of Commissioners orders sale of tax deed parcels at public auction on June 12 1939 at 2 PM at the county courthouse Paris Idaho. Terms cash for purchases 100 or less and one third down with two annual 5 percent interest installments for larger buys plus a $100 recording fee. Purchasers obtain full county rights and properties may be withdrawn if redeemed or misdescribed. The sale lists multiple parcels in Montpelier Free Brennan & Davis and other townships with detailed lot and section designations.
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