25 Nov 1926
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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1926
Page
1
Rex Osborne reports on Kampagne fallout with John P. Nugent accusing Borah of unfairness while Borah aided Nugent post election. Discussion covers Ole Margarine’s legislative clout, dairy tax prospects, and the fate of the Progressive party amid fusion talks and Republican strategies.
Fielding High School basketball edged Star Valley 14 to 12 in Afton Wyoming last Friday in a well groomed, low scoring contest. Both teams relied on steady passing and a strong five man defense as Star Valley led 4 3 at halftime. Fielding surged early in the second half to take and hold the lead.
Last week two changes updated the Paris branch timetable for the service to Montpelier. The new schedule shows departures at 7:30 in the morning and 2:00 in the afternoon, with arrivals at 9:40 in the morning and 4:35 in the afternoon.
With the absence of City Electrician Hoge the city street lights are under the charge of City Marshal Ezra T. Passey. Residents are asked to report any lighting issues such as lights out or disordered illumination to the marshal at once.
A community message from church presidents and bishops urges support for the Anti Tuberculosis Association of America Christmas Seal Sale. They emphasize health benefits for local children and families and the need to aid patients elsewhere, asking readers to buy seals as a charitable Christmas gesture.
Snow in Jacksons Hole country delays travel after trees block the pass. About 14 inches of snow reported in Yellowstone Park is melting quickly.
A four member ensemble from the Cheney Concert Company will present a program at Stake Tabernacle on November 26. The group features Marx Cheney as cellist and manager, Leonora Cheney as reader and pianist, Maude Cheney on violin, and Lon Johnson on piano with the White House Golden Organ Chimes highlighted. The Cheney trio has toured together years, aiming for refined, varied entertainment through ensemble and solo works.
A string of favorable letters from Victoria Texas Paragould Arkansas and Chester Illinois lauds the Cheney Company as the best attraction seen, calling their Lyceum program the finest and most appealing act to visit the cities.
Announcement from stake presidency that the Bear Lake stake quarterly conference will convene here on November 27 and 28. Special speakers from Salt Lake will attend. Priesthood meetings scheduled for Saturday November 20 and home missionary day November 21.
Mrs. Harry Rogers and her son Budge of Montpelier were noted as town residents observing a birthday event.
A Bear Lake wedding united Joseph Collings and Miss Irma Beck on Monday afternoon. Clerk J S Peterson performed the ceremony as family and friends in Paris and vicinity extend congratulations to the couple and their families.
Notice urges bishops and presiding officers to reference the sale in services on November 27 and 28. It pleads for a liberal response from church wards to support the campaign against tuberculosis. Signed by the First Presidency and labeled as an effort on behalf of an extensive sale.
Poulsen Reed Kunz of Bern and Edith Poulsen daughter of Mr and Mrs Hyrum Poulsen departed for Logan Utah where they were married in the Logan temple yesterday. Both are popular young people in their circle.
Heber J. Grant president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints marked his 70th birthday by appearing at his desk in the church executive offices. He urged a young man to pursue purity punctuality and perseverance and to be useful and just to others. He had succeeded Joseph F Smith who died in November 1918 and had his birthday as his first ordination as church head.
Mr and Mrs W B Suteki welcome a newborn at home in this city. The parents report the baby and mother are doing nicely and the father wears a broad, happy smile as the day begins.
The Hotel Paris came under new management on Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Smedley taking charge. New plans aim to improve service for travelers and locals, with Thanksgiving and holiday dinners to be served. Mrs. Emma Webster and daughter Mrs. Lillian Buzzy, previous managers, may spend the winter in Ogden Utah.
University of Idaho reports sour skimmilk as the top feed in laying hen rations after five years of trials. A pen of 25 White Leghorn pullets fed sour skimmilk produced 4,646 eggs in 1925 26 with 10.8 percent below 22 ounces per dozen and a profit over feed cost of 71 18 dollars.
President Coolidge declares November 25 a day of general thanksgiving and prayer praising God for a year of national prosperity. He urges Americans to express gratitude in work and at home, acknowledging those less fortunate and urging charity.
In Bear Lakes County the Christmas Seal sale is underway with county chairman Mrs Royal Welker guiding efforts. The seals fund school nurse services with Miss Frederickson spending months in health education and follow up in schools. Committees chairmen for towns include Fish Haven Mrs Frank Cottle St Charles Nora Cleveland Bloomington Mrs C C Dunford Paris Mrs John A Wallis Ovid Mrs Oliver Peterson Liberty Mrs Sadie Austin Bharon Mrs Hannah Miller Lanark Mrs Walter Poulsen.
Health workers cite Christmas seals as key in cutting TB deaths by half in twenty years and saving thousands. Dr. Edward Livingston Trudeau, founder of the Trudeau sanatorium, helped spark 1600 health groups and 60 sanitaria across the United States.
The two Star Valley banks have merged and now operate as Afton State Bank in the Afton building. The Freedom old stand remains for deposits by mail or in person and loan applications and note payments should be addressed to Afton State Bank or Fredcom State Bank.
A fragment from a historic document urges a leader to seek guidance and pursue good deeds and brotherly love to deserve a continuance of favor. The passage hints at communal values and a request for continued support through virtuous action.
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