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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1943
Page
1
Forest Ranger J. B. Hann and Game Conservation officer Pete Horning estimate about 600 deer killed in Bear Lake County during a fifteen day season. About 1300 tags were brought into or purchased in the county. Snow likely drove does and fawns into lower country aiding hunters.
Bert Trask of the Office of Defense Transportation in Idaho stated that Certificates of War Necessity will not be granted for new trucking operations unless they directly support the war effort or are needed to sustain civilian health and welfare. He noted the order took effect October 25 and that many have sought new operations or purchased trucks to start service, but approvals require a positive need and evidence that new services conserve transport facilities.
The War Department reports approximately 550,000 officers and enlisted men were honorably discharged from the Army between December 7 1941 and August 31 1943. About 200000 over 38 were released to work in essential industry or agriculture. The remaining 350000 were chiefly discharged for physical or mental disability.
War Department urges sending Christmas cards immediately. Cards must be in sealed envelopes and mailed as first class. Army Postal Service says mailed now will reach remote APOs by December 25.
Roy Cook a 17 year old from Montpelier Idaho was captured in Rock Springs by Sheriff Mike Maher and Officer John Terrill. He allegedly escaped Green River county jail by striking Undersheriff George Fox with a improvised blackjack made from jail faucet handles. Cook admitted watching searches from a hillside and staying at a workers hotel while in possession of a stolen .45 caliber pistol. He along with two others faces trial after confessing to thefts near Nugget Canyon Opal and Rock Springs.
The Idaho Fish and Game Department announced a drawing on November 10 in Boise for 100 elk permits for the Pocatello area. The special hunt runs November 21 through 25 in the Pocatello preserve. Applications close at 2 p.m. on draw day. over 300 entries already, with expectations of many more.
Coffee supplies in the U S should be ample for the duration says George C Thierbach president of the National Coffee Association Imports into the U S this year were in excess of any pre war year except 1941 Chester Bowles OPA says there is no idea of rationing coffee again Coffee stamps in Ration Book Four were designed and sent to the printer months ago when coffee was still rationed
Mrs Ida Osmond Dunford died Saturday after a long illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Bloomington Ward Chapel with Bishop LaVell Ward presiding. Her life included missionary work in New Zealand, leadership in ward and stake organizations, and devoted family service to six sons, four daughters, thirty-eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Ration changes note Sugar stamp 29 in Book 4 valid through Jan 15 for 5 pounds. Shoes stamps 18 in Book One and Airplane sheet stamp 1 in Book Three valid for 1 pair. Meat stamps Brown G H valid through Dec 4. J active Nov 7 to Dec 4. Foods stamps Blue X Y Z valid through Nov 20. Greek A B C in Book Four valid through Dec 20. Gasoline Stamp 8 value reduced to 3 gallons from Oct 12.
J Y Pat Pugmire a longtime St Charles resident died Sunday morning after a lingering illness at Caribou hospital Soda Springs funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 in the St Charles Ward chapel local obituary notice
The letter voices frustration over coal strikes halting production, blames labor union officials, and questions government control during wartime. It argues for stronger action against unions and larger government oversight of civilian livelihoods and rationing.
Montpelier Bears rout Fielding High 34 to 6 on the local gridiron. Beyeler breaks through for Fielding’s lone score from the six, while Montpelier adds two touchdowns in each of the remaining three quarters.
Staff Sgt. Rulon Thornock son of Mr and Mrs Don Thornock of Bloomington returns home on furlough after 23 months in the South Pacific. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps over three years ago and has served as a machine gunner. Thornock earned the Silver Star and Air Service Medal and has shot down enemy planes. He plans a 20 day visit with his parents before resuming active duty.
Ivan K. Rigby of Pegram reports he can more than double hay output and quality by seeding grass and legumes suited to soil types. From six tons of poor quality wild hay on 30 acres in 1939 to 78 tons of grass and alfalfa hay harvested in 1942 after soil based seed bed preparation and guidance from the Bear Lake Soil Conservation District.
The Office of Price Administration states there will be no coupon rationing of coal in the coming period. Calivettes are cut to extend supplies. The anthracite shortage remains the primary issue, and users are urged to supplement hard coal with bituminous fuels. Free copies of the guidance pamphlet Supplementing Anthracite with other fuels for home heating may be obtained from the Division of Information, Solid Fuels Administration, Interior Department, Washington 25, D C.
Two Paris youths Jay Matthew Price and Logan Dunford Haddock have started recruit training at Farragut Idaho the largest U S Naval Training Station in the West. For weeks they will learn military discipline seamanship and undergo physical hardening. Upon graduation they may enter Navy Service schools or report for duty with the U S fleet.
The War Department announced a new one sheet dependency certificate for soldiers dependents to qualify for updated rates under the Service men's Allowance Legislation. All recipients of family allowances will get the form. it must be completed witnessed and returned to the Office of Dependency Benefits promptly to avoid possible discontinuance. Until accounts convert existing checks stay at old amounts and future increases will be included in the first new check. Conversion will take several months.
A Dutch farmer advertised in the local lost and found column that he had lost a purse containing 100 guilders and offered a goose as a reward for its return. The next morning dozens of people lined up with purses to claim the reward, exploiting Nazi sale restrictions.
The Cuna Indian tribe of Panama agrees to help the United Nations by gathering wild Gastillon rubber. The tribal territory provides natural rubber used to blend with synthetic rubber. Initial hostility yielded to cooperation after intervention by the Panamanian Government.
Meat rationing will begin in January 1944 in Australia. The plan aims to release 150 000 to 200 000 tons of meat for servicemen and for export to Britain. Australians will be asked to halve consumption to two and a quarter pounds per week.
Idaho Governor plans to settle a wager with Nebraska Governor Griswold over bond sales from the Third War Loan drive. Schoonover notes Idaho sold $28,709,592.50 in bonds on a $25,000,000 quota, 114 percent. Nebraska's $18,000,000 on a $13,000,000 quota, 115 percent.
The Public Health Office agency stated a 30 days notice will be given if Stamp 18 termination becomes necessary. The notice counters rumors that the 24 hour cancellation plan could be imposed on consumers.
Mrs. Ernest Gubler and Joan visited Montpelier on Monday. Joan stayed a few days longer to visit friends.
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