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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1921
Page
1
The mayor of Paris proclaims November 11, 1921 a legal holiday in the city, ordering all business to cease so residents may rejoice in the peace after World War I and pledge to preserve it. The document bears witness of the mayoral seal and date.
Plans completed for Armistice Day events Friday November 11 in Paris with the American Legion, city officials, and a large turnout expected. Activities include a 10 30 band concert on Main Street, a noon memorial for the unknown soldier, wrestling and boxing, a Grand Ball, and a proclamation declaring the day a legal holiday.
Clarence Rich of Paris and Theresa Johnson of Ovid married in the Salt Lake temple Wednesday. After a brief Utah honeymoon they will live in Paris. Miss Johnson is daughter of George and Mrs Johnson of Ovid. Mr Rich is son of William Rich and wife and recently returned from a two year mission in the Eastern States. The Post joins friends in wishing them happiness.
A baby girl born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Lorin Lewis in the city is reported in good condition. She is said to have five living grandmothers and three grandfathers, named Mrs Walter Lewis, Mrs Mary Ann Oakey, Mrs Elizabeth Jacobson, Mrs Hannah Hegs, and Mrs Elizabeth Lewla.
President Harding requests a nationwide tolling of all public and church bells from 11 45 a m to 12 noon Washington time on Armistice Day followed by two minutes of silent prayer. The American Legion plans a 12 o'clock fire salute in the city synchronized with the mountain region. Citizens urged to bow in prayer for two minutes.
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the residence of Mr and Mrs Wm M Smith over the remains of their little grandson the son of Mr and Mrs J C Hayward. The house was filled with relatives and sympathizing friends and the small casket was covered with numerous floral offerings.
Logan Utah November 6 The roads committee of the chamber of commerce toured Logan Canyon to inspect new bridges at the forks. Bridges rush to completion under Christen sen Construction engineer J E English. One abutment nearly ready and the other due early next spring before high water. Route to Bear Lake should be a top scenic highway next year.
Jackson and Fry of Logan Utah install four new heating plants at St Charles School to upgrade campus heating system.
The academy hosts the first community singing event of its kind on Friday afternoon. The Emerson and Fielding Academy school band joined for the session, meeting for a joint musical gathering with the school.
Stake quarterly conference scheduled for Saturday and Sunday November 26 and 27. Two visitors from Salt Lake will attend. Event organized under church leadership with plans announced to local members.
Miss Mattha Peterson state primary supervisor visited Laketown schools midweek, lecturing teachers and engaging children on reading and teaching devices. A wagon accident near South Eden injured driver Webb but he recovered, and he continued to Kemmerer to sell apples. A teachers institute and community program followed at the Laketown High School with readings, music, and speeches by local and state education figures.
A midwestern snow storm spread across Nebraska Iowa and South Dakota with temperatures falling from morning highs. Omaha reported 36 at 7 a m and Valentine Nebraska saw 22 below zero as the system moved in. No railroad or telegraph service interruptions were noted despite heavy falls in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa.
Report of Haven area activities with Relief Society talks by Emily Richards and Margaret Longhurst, upcoming canyon road work, cattle drive to Salt Lake and Tache valleys, Loveland moving to Montpelier, Stockha Remodeling, and visitors Sidney and Berneice Stock with John Vauterlaus’ return home.
Boise Idaho November 10 George B Graff secretary of the Boise Chamber of Commerce reports official ads of sharp freight rate cuts effective in about 30 days. Reductions announced by Oregon Short Line and U P promise lower prices for Idaho goods with varied cuts per hundred or per car on items from bears to malted milk and canned honey for eastbound freight.
Notice that Jahoareb J Galbreath pled guilty in March 1920 in the Fifth Judicial District Bear Lake County Idaho to assault with a deadly weapon and was sentenced to two and a half to fourteen years. He will apply to the State Board of Pardons at its next regular meeting after publication for a full pardon. Willie Galbreath. 41.41
A local ad promotes a broad line of blankets dry goods winter underwear and LDS garments at prices well below last season. The listing emphasizes deep discounts and value for shoppers seeking warm apparel and bedding.
The week reports lingering job scarcity and low wages in western Idaho where a worker has been employed. Mrs Grace Shirley has stomach trouble but is improving. J L Nelson is home from his dry farm for a short visit before returning to work.
Academy events mark the 48th birthday of Principal Roy A. Welker with a morning program of songs solos readings and a poem. An afternoon social followed for 170. a faculty dinner featured Autumn colors and remarks. A vaudeville show is planned for Paris on October 19. interclass basketball heated competition continues. a Bloomington concert showcased the academy's students and staff.
Mrs Stella P Rich resumes duties at the school. Mr and Mrs Joseph W Gibbons and Mr and Mrs Jerry Sprouse travel to Logan to visit relatives. County Superintendent G N Weston and State Primary Supervisor Miss Matilda Peterson report the school in good condition. Miss Verl Sprouse injures her leg with a steel crochet hook. Townfolk herd cattle to Meadowville and Laketown men exchange cattle between Lake Town Round Valley and Cache regions. Victor Satterthwaite leads Cache cattle to Forks of Logan canyon to meet Cache valley herders and Boar Lake cattle.
Mrs Joseph Pendrey and Mabel Howell hosted a social at Mrs Jos Pendrey home last Thursday. Attendees included Mrs W Smith Hoge, Mrs A T Pendrey, Mrs Ellis Straw, Mrs M G Price, Mrs John A Wallis, Mrs Rose D Ail, Mrs Kej A W Ww Shepherd, Mrs Rex Johnson, Miss Gladys Smith, and Miss Williams. Sewing and refreshments adorned the evening.
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