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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1938
Page
4
The M-Men and Gleaners of the ward held a Hallowe en party in Mrs. Ida Ward's honor, marking 25 years as leader with games dancing refreshments and a program. Mrs. Ward received a gift of appreciation from members.
Leon Sorenson of Noonan was a business visitor in Bern Monday. Mr and Mrs Sam V Tunks of Paris and Mr and Mrs Nelson of Pegram and Sam Locks of Montpelier were among the business visitors in Bern during the early part of the week. Walter Buhler and Abel C Kunz were business visitors in Cokeville Monday.
The ward primary officers hosted a Hallowe'en party Monday evening for local children. Lavon Parker of Wardboro traveled to Bern on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Russell Ashley of Montpelier visited the Kunz home on Sunday. Henry Parker and son Fred of Lanark visited Bishop and Mrs Robert Schumid on Sunday. The season opened with a well attended genealogical meeting led by Stake representative Joseph Leinzinger and board members Ralph King Mrs Alvin Stevens Mrs Bernice Pendrey Mrs Elgin Bridges and Mrs Lydia Barlow.
A reflective piece contrasts a life of leisure funded by a wealthy wife with the fulfillment found in work and activity. It argues that true joy comes from doing meaningful, challenging tasks and being engaged in the busy world of modern business. The author urges staying busy to stay happy.
Across three coast to coast broadcasts on Mutual Columbia and NBC networks the Red Cross roll call opens Armistice Day and runs through Thanksgiving. The programs include Storm Warning performed by Princeton Triangle Club and a Nov 13 dramatic sketch The Power and the Glory with Dorothy Gish. Norman H Davis will speak briefly at each broadcast.
A newspaper note summarizes Gun Protection by Frank C Hoppe urging gun owners to protect bore and mechanism after firing. It notes corrosive residues from shots and the need for regular cleaning and moisture control. It mentions Hoppe's free booklet available from Hoppe Inc Philadelphia and cites military and law enforcement use.
The agency approved warehouses for storage of producers wheat under the 1938 wheat loan program. Listed are West Cache Growers Inc Cache Junction Utah Maxfield Feed Coal Elevator Murray Utah White Fawn Milling Corp South Jordan Utah Power County Grain Growers Inc American Falls Idaho Sterling H Nelson Co American Falls Idaho Oakley Flour Mills Oakley Idaho Onedin County Grain Growers Inc Malad City Idaho. As additional facilities are approved the schedule will be updated. Apples stimulate the appetite aid digestion and give variety to the diet.
A reminiscence quoting George M. Pes, editor of The Saturday Evening Post, on values money cannot buy. It lists real friendship, clear conscience, good health, happiness, sunsets, inward peace, and character as priceless treasures. The piece urges readers to check periodically that these intangibles are present in life.
A reflective poem contrasts miserly thrift with spendthrift excess and explores wealth, poverty, joy, and contentment. It warns that earthly riches fade at death, while true peace may lie in moderation and virtue. The final line notes the author as H. 8, HILL.
In a small town an Inspector of canals and ditches earns 250 dollars yearly. A rival backed by campaign funds expected victory for John Ezekiel Dod, but he lost. Dod explains he bought a truck farm instead of paying 900 for the office, shrugging at the loss and the surplus funds.
The American Legion post in Boise will erect a 60 by 90 foot Legion Hall costing up to 10,000 dollars. Funds come from 25 dollar bonds issued to legionnaires only, payable at the post’s pleasure or at holder’s death. The post reports 4,000 dollars already in its building fund. Deserving is helpful, but work and desire are in vin...
A dramatic note warns of a monster comet racing toward Earth as readers are pressed to renew subscriptions. The message blends sensational space chatter with a joking cue about late payments and a jab at Utah Humbug.
Two counties had no Republican candidates for the state senate. Democrat State Senator George Donard was unopposed for reelection in Washington County and Democrat O. E. Cannon appeared on the ballot in Elmore County.
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