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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1957
Page
4
The piece reflects on a group moving to town and the bear Lakers recalling past experiences. It frames local color as an intriguing subject tied to the dry farm age and notes its value in preserving memories of rural life.
A single red tulip has emerged to bloom on a city parking strip. This small local color moment highlights urban gardening efforts and hints at broader interest in expanding flowering plantings in public spaces.
Local notices recall Bear Lake events this Sprig with mentions of calls and color from 1957. The column outlines seasonal changes and community reflections tied to historic Bear Lake activity.
The Paris Post announces it is admitted to the mails as a Second Class Matter at the Paris Idaho Post Office under Act of March 1879. Co. O. Broxon publisher.
The article recounts an economy coalition in the House seeking to trim the 1958 Labor Department and Health Education and Welfare budget. A ten day debate produced $69 million in savings from amendments, but several votes shifted, with nine amendments remaining and five restored to save $53 million.
A brief essay urges better courtesy on telephone lines highlighting interruptions on party lines and teen chatter. It suggests allowing time for the called person to answer, identifying oneself, speaking clearly, and being patient to improve service.
A rural poem recounts Dry Farm Pete a tall sober farmer facing drought and debt. He seeks a loan from a banker then endures hardship until rains come and crops improve with perseverance.
Guidance on handset placement and receiver restoration to ensure clear hearing. Emphasizes keeping the mouthpiece half an inch away, and restoring the receiver after calls to avoid lines being out of order during the next call.
In Bear Lake County Idaho the Administratrix Erma R. Pugmire notifies all creditors and persons with claims against Curtiss Pugmire deceased to present vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims should be filed at the D Waddock law office Kastoria Building Paris Idaho. First published May 9 1957 last June 6 1957.
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