24 Nov 1938
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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1938
Page
1
The Paris Post announces a unique 19 day subscription drive starting Saturday November 26. Prizes include four bicycles and other gifts for all ages with strict campaigning rules to prevent early entry or promises before the start.
The 32nd annual Christmas Seal sale opens on Thanksgiving Day to fight tuberculosis. Mayors and bishops will urge congregations to buy seals. posters, moving pictures, and outdoor ads will spread the message. Paris Drug Store leads local drive with committee support to promote purchases and awareness.
Idaho Governor Barzilla W. Clark urged statewide participation in National Potato Week from December 2 to 10. He touted Idaho potatoes as best in the world and asked residents to celebrate by using the comery spud in many ways and supporting the statewide observance. Proclamations were released by Maine and other governors as well.
A novelty event by the Stake M Men and Gleaner Girls is planned for Friday night November 25 in the Paris pavilion. Admission is fifty cents a couple and ten cents for ladies. Readings include a “kids” dance requiring 17 years residence and nostalgic costumes. A feature is the election of stake M Men and Gleaner leaders with ward candidates announced and to be voted by secret ballot.
Heber J Grant, aging president of the Latter Day Saints, reflects that life begins at 80. Once considered a poor risk at 48, he now celebrates his 80th birthday and 20th anniversary as church president. He cites ongoing work, debt aims, and the church's debt-free status as key achievements.
County Agent Boyd Baxter reports a productive Bear Lake gathering where E F Rinehart urged disease control and dipping benefits. The group decided to localize the dipping program with two representatives from each community to inform nearby livestock men.
Mrs. David Orr, 52, of Lanark, died Tuesday evening from heart trouble after illness. Funeral plans were not set. Daughter of Mrs. John Parker of Paris from a prior marriage, she was born in Liberty and leaves thirteen children, ten surviving: Delwin, Elmo, Vonda King, Sharon Ulan Orr, Riemna Aleman, Neva, Arlow, Viron, Hertha, and Valinda Orr.
The document lists 69 expected legislators with districts and party affiliations. It names Ada Hamer Budge, D G Tate, W E Sullivan, L A Weaver, and many more across counties such as Ada, Bannock, Blaine, Boise, Bonner, Butte, Camas, Caribou, Cassia, Clark, Clearwater, Elmore, Franklin, Fremont, Gooding, Jefferson, Jerome, Kootenai, Latah, Lemhi, Madison, Minidoka, Nez Perce, Oneida, Owyhee, Payette, Power, Shoshone, Teton, Twin Falls, and Washington with incumbents noted.
The Paris Food Store will open its doors Saturday morning in the Browning building. Owner manager L F Buxton arrives from Pocatello with over 12 years in groceries. Buxton will run the store with his wife and operate on a cash basis. Elza Athay returned home to Smithfield Utah after visiting his mother.
Ross Hall of Sandpoint Nimrod fired at a white tailed deer after spotting what he thought was his target. He rushed to the spot and found no deer, as the animal had vanished. The incident reflects a misidentification during a hunting moment.
The Latter-Day Saints announce a shift to split chapel building costs with 60 percent covered by church funds and local groups providing 40 percent. Two years earlier the church funded 60 percent but did not raise local employment to match the increased activity.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Pugmire of St Charles celebrated their seventy two year marriage at home with children and sixteen grandchildren. They were wedNovember 2 1888 in Logan Utah Temple by President Merr. The couple born May 26 1886 and August 6 1866 respectively, are Bear Lake pioneers. A turkey supper, ice cream and cake followed a program and wedding cake ceremony.
Idaho counties urge quick relief funding as Governor Clark faces pressure to convene a special legislature or risk calling out the National Guard. Kootenai Commissioner O Robinson and peers warn of hunger and unrest without a December relief package.
Kenyon the eldest son of Mr and Mrs Claud Wilkes underwent an appendix removal operation last week. He is reported recovering rapidly.
A Paris Lions Club message urges members to take active part in club work. It questions whether individuals attend meetings, visit sick members, and help with programs, challenging readers to move from mere membership to active service.
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