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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1930
Page
8
Community notices include visits by Prof Edn Passey in Logan Utah and Mrs John Passey, local sales like kitchen table cot bed springs, and furniture paint up on Sleight's Produce Exchange Mill. Classifieds offer an International truck, job ad from Furst Thomas, and chiropractor visits in Montpelier.
For sale cheap items include a cook stove a buffet a dining room table and six chairs Enquire at this office Also mentions visits by Mrs Parley Parrish of Cen terville Utah to Mr and Mrs James Collings and Mrs Harry Anderson of Magna Utah visiting her parents M M Collings Health notes refer to chiropractic methods and a bank trip by F J Foulger with a quip about a Scotchman and bread
O Moore attended the O B L Ry physicians convention in Pocatello with Mrs Moore. Dr Parrott promotes worry free care for heart troubles insomnia and nervousness. Mrs Perry Hess returns from Salt Lake City visit with daughters Emma Rufener and Lillian Edmuds. George Stock of Montpelier visits on business. Elza Athay Myrtle Jacques and others travel via Logan Canyon noting good road conditions.
The Paris First Ward girls chorus, directed by Prof Irwin Jensen, won its third MI A contest at Preston last Saturday, after two prior wins. They advance to the final contest in Salt Lake in June, with members Helen Cook Ruby Hoge Margaret Caldwell Jane Rich Alice Spencer Bernice Hoge Phyllis Rich Margaret Clayton Beth Rich Mary Sparks Dora Dunn and Enid Dickson.
Administratrix Elizabeth Brown Vallentine announces creditors and all who hold claims against Thomas Brown deceased must present vouchers within six months of the first publication. Claims to be filed at her Lanark Idaho residence, Bear Lake County, for estate business. Dated May 1, 1930.
Montpelier resident Thomas Williams, 81, died Friday May 16 after ten years in the town. A Welsh native who worked in Pittsburg coal mines before moving to Montpelier, he was twice married, first to a wife who died 25 years ago and then to Emma Sears who preceded him in death eight years ago. Funeral services were held from Fourth Ward in Montpelier led by Bishop J J Sarbach, with interment in Montpelier cemetery.
Fire of unknown origin swept a downtown business block in Salt Lake City injuring many buildings. Firefighters fought the blaze with city apparatus until control was regained. Damage is estimated between 150000 and 200000 dollars as oil fueled the flames and a garage rear ignited. A gasoline tank was threatened during the blaze.
Local column records community happenings including school principal tenure in 1929 30, students Wenona Miller Norma Weston and Jos Otis Cheney and Elijah C Willis departing for holiday. Grandmother Ann Price to visit Smithfield, Bishop Robinson marks 25 years, carrier John Jensen resumes mail transfer duties, W J Gheen visits from Evanston, Moffat Kearl wedding in Soda Springs with McVickers affair. couple to summer at Kearl ranch.
Mrs Harry Athay of Paris visiting her son Elza in Smithfield called on friends in Logan on Tuesday.
A large cattle barn and several outbuildings at the Ashley dairy ranch just north of Montpelier burned last Sunday morning around 12:30. The fire was spotted by the Skinn boys of Noonan who woke the Ashley family and helped evacuate the calves. only two were burned, with the cause still unknown.
A roof collapse triggered a Montpelier Fire Department response. Crews found the barn beyond saving and focused on preventing the fire from reaching the house. The structures were largely insured.
Augusta Petereit of Raymond was granted a divorce from Gustava Petereit after the defendant failed to appear at the trial. The decree appeared in the Kemmerer Gazette.
Governor H. C. Baldridge launches probe into the use of oleomargarine by state institutions in Boise, seeking clarification on procurement and supplier practices. The inquiry aims to ensure proper handling and compliance with state regulations.
The Boundary County Dairymen's Association asked officials to investigate reports that state institutions use margarine instead of butter. They also sent a resolution opposing margarine in federal institutions and hospitals, a practice the group claims occurs.
In a light air of humor Sandy McGregor drops a small package from his pocket at the tee and a companion discovers artificial teeth spilling out. McGregor feigns embarrassment saying they belong to Hattie after a home incident where he found her eating between meals.
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