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Newspaper

Paris Post

Location

Paris, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1926

Page

1

Fielding High Registration Surges Amid Growth

Fielding High reports enrollment rising from 188 to 246 this year reflecting growing regional influence. The school expands offerings including music under Prof Irwin Jenson with a band and orchestra. Class officers elected include Seniors Milford Rogers President and Lela Christensen Vice President. Additional officers listed for Juniors Sophomores and Freshmen.

Fielding High School Irwin Jenson Milford Rogers Lela T Christensen George Wilks Dallas Tweller Ruby Lewis Wells Stock Burdett Pugmire Vilda Passey Wahdas

Bancroft Faces Water Shortage Amid Famine

Bancroft residents endured major water disruptions on Monday and Tuesday as springs feeding the reservoir ran dry. The town relied on the Co L system after a pump failure halted city supply, with service resuming after U S L tank filling. Citizens call for a more reliable water source, likely a deep well.

Bancroft Co. 3. L

Grand Juryman Called in Federal Court at Pocatello

John A. Sutton of Fish Haven has been summoned as a grand juryman in the Federal court at Pocatello. The term sets October 18 with Judge Dietrich of Boise presiding.

John A. Sutton Fish’ Haven Pocatello Dietrich Boise

Verifying Voter Registration Before General Election

The notice urges eligible voters to register for the November General Election with Parl Clayton as the registrar for the Paris precinct. It emphasizes not neglecting registration for voting eligibility.

Parl Clayton Paris

Funeral Delay After False Report Of Sam Wilkes Death

Sam Wilkes a St Charles merchant was reported dead in Montpelier on Wednesday morning. The death was claimed to have occurred the day before but Wilkes says the news traveled too fast and he has postponed the funeral indefinitely due to the false report.

Sam Wilkes St. Charles Montpelier Sam

Harvest Safety and Hunter Concerns Raise County Worries

Officials note rising harvest costs and supervision needs for Utah Idaho Sugar Co. coverage. Vague reports point to public hunting activity in mornings and evenings, with concerns over duck meat collection and associated incidents.

Utah-Idaho Sugar Co

Mutual Program Set For Sunday Evening in Paris

Public invitation to a Sunday evening program in Paris Second Ward starts at 7 30 p.m. A male quartet performs with vocal solo by Irwin Jensen and reading by Orlean Humphreys. M D Low plans the event with piano accompaniment.

Paris Second Ward Sone L. Spencer Irwin Jensen Orlean Humphreys D.low Plano Jentel

Idaho Apples Given Preference for Export

Boise Idaho apples are granted export preference due to precautions against foreign matter in organic material, said M L Dean head of plant industry in the department of agriculture. The Gem State Brewers are also complying with federal rules by chemical analysis and visual inspection, with Idaho’s early spraying showing value in inspection tests and northwestern states adopting the idea.

Boise Idaho M. L Dean

Car Goes Into Creek Near Ovid

Parley Peterson and Peter Beck of Ovid escaped unharmed when the Chevrolet touring car they drove ran off the road and lodged in the Ovid Creek Monday evening. The vehicle was a total wreck.

Parley Peterson Peter Beck Ovid Ovid Creek

Beef cattle market shows higher prices this fall

Beef cattle prices are stronger this fall with reports from western Wyoming indicating payments up to nine cents above recent rates. The optimistic trend suggests buyers are bidding higher and producers may benefit from the seasonal demand.

Wyoming

Sugar factory opens as three Amalgamated plants begin runs

The Logan Utah plant started grinding beets early Tuesday while Cornish Utah began last Friday and Lewiston will start today. Cache Valley beet acreage totals 13 442 with southern Idaho sources at 4000 acres. Crop yields likely smaller than last year though some fields show higher yields.

Logan Utah Cornish Lewiston Cache Valley Cache County Idaho Amalgamated Sugar Co

Gum Fresh From Factory Shipment Arrives From Wrigley Plant

The Paris Drug Co received a large shipment of chewing gum this week from the Wrigley factory in Chicago. The gum was stamped with an order date and each package carried an eight cent price tag.

Paris Drug Co Wrigley’s Chicago

Idaho can issue bonds but limit rises to $508 500

Idaho state treasurer Dan F Banks reports a preliminary biennial debt picture. The constitution allows two million dollars and amendments add authorized issues totaling 5 753 000, with 5 649 500 already issued. Retirements on October 1 and January 1 will reduce annual interest from 264 448 75 to 245 198 75 and free 19 250 in interest.

Boise Idaho Dan F. Banks Capitol

Flour Ships to China From Blackfoot Mill

Blackfoot farmers Milling company plans to send 1 000 packs of flour to China. One car load leaves Thursday, another Friday, and a third Saturday. The flour will be shipped by rail to Portland for loading.

China Blackfoot Blackfoot iRarmers Milling Company

No Candidate Named for Supreme Court Vacancy

Boise Idaho reports that a candidate to fill the Supreme Court vacancy caused by Eugene Cox's declination will not be named by the democratic state central committee. Sunday announcement by state chairman L. B. Dillingham cited no chosen nominee at this time.

Boise

Haystack measurement rule explained for tonnage

A discussion explains a common rule for measuring hay stacks. It describes using the ground distance from one side of the stack to the opposite side, subtracting the swath, and applying a formula to estimate cubic feet and tons.

Church Authorities Address Crowds at Utah Tabernacle

Apostle David O. McKay condemned cigarette use by youths in the Monday afternoon session of the LDS Church sem iannual conference. He urged fathers and elders to set a strong example and protect the character and body of the young. Apostle Joseph Fielding Smith discussed rapid modern discoveries and radio, while Apostle George Albert Smith spoke on obligations in the latter days and the need to live true gospel faith. Hyrum G. Smith and others emphasized unity of faith, with hymn openers and prayers marking the session.

David O. McKay Apostle Joseph Fielding Smith Isiah Hue Council of the Twelve Mormon Church Apostle Smith Alfred Russell Wallace George Albert Smith Earth Hyrum G. Smith Church Joseph Smith Lfe

Rose Dawn musical comedy draws Paris opera house crowd

The Rose Dawn a musical comedy under the M I A stake drew a fair Paris audience Thursday night. Director Ralph Herron earned credit for a splendid performance as chorus numbers and an international dance revue between acts were well received. The cast included Leonore Crosjean Venus Williams Phyllis Jones Kay Johnson Alfonse Berry Lowrie King Ferrill Collett Mrs Bardelie Rasmussen and others with group dancers and show girls listed. the troupe later moved to Saft late week.

Stake M. I.A Montpelier Paris Opera House Ralph Herron Leonore Crosjean Venus Wilams Phyllis_Joney Kay Sjohn Alfonse Berry Lowrie King Ferrill Collett Bardelie” Rasmussen the Temple Mabel Fentaust Hazel George Lucille ‘Wilson Valera Guyman Leona George Rena Abihaegger Rit Hitt Stéphens Norma ‘Hess Oetee Felnauer Dorothy Gilgen Hila Soty Melba Schick Ruth Stephens Itauglte Wilden Betty “Long D'Orr Chafin Catherine Moora Evelyn Dey Thelma Phelps Mildred ‘Myers Mae Feinauer Lydia Schick Maurine Christman Dorothy Sanford Lucille’ ‘Tueller Mary Speirs Ela Blaine Stuart Men's Society Berger John Berger Irol' Reed Bert Dean ‘Tracey Ohn Perkins James Oatires Mae Fetnauer Kiélma Rena Bisseger Evelyns Day Catherine, Grosjean

Wendell Farmer Profits From Small Pig Raising Venture

Al Garrett, seven miles west of town, bought three sows for $7.50. After one loss, the remaining two produced two litters. The first litter of six sold for $150 with $56 feed. The second litter of fourteen sold for $254.37 with $72 feed. Total revenue $404.37, total expenses $128.00, profit $276.37.

al Garrett Garrett

Judge Lee Takes Position on Bench in Idaho Supreme Court

Boise Oct. 4 Judge T Bailey Lee took office as Justice of the Idaho State Supreme Court succeeding Chief Justice William A Lee He resigned from the Eleventh Judicial District and Governor Charles C Moore appointed him to the high court Hugh A Baker Rupert was named to replace Judge Lee in the Eleventh Judicial District on the district bench Judge Lee has already been named on the Republican state ticket for the supreme courts contest

Boise T. Bailey Lee Bailey Tdlaho I State Supreme Court Ate William A’ Lee Lea Ereventh Supreme Bench Charles C. Moore Moore Hugh, A. Baker Rupert Dee Lee Les Supreme Courts

Democratic Committee Names Woman Candidate in Idaho

Boise Oct 1 The Democratic state central committee named Mary George Gray of Hailey as the congressional candidate for Idaho’s second district replacing C Ben Ross of Pocatello. Other vacancies filled include E M Holden of Dabbo Falls succeeding James Harris and Miss Gertrude Walter of Filer succeeding Katherine Burggraf. Supreme Court nominations to be named tomorrow.

Boise Democratic State Central Committee Mary George Gray Hailey C. Ben Ross Pocatello E. M. Holden dabbo-Falls Gener James Harris Weiser Gertrude Walter Filer Katherine Burggraf Albion Supreme Court

Former Paris Boy Leaves for Mission in Central States

A missionary farewell is set for Friday in Logan’s eighth ward hall honoring Elder Wendell G. Spencer who departs October 11 for Salt Lake City and the Central States mission on October 22. Spencer, son of Mr and Mrs George S Spencer formerly of Paris, has studied at the U A C and worked as a power house operator for Utah Power and Logan City electric light companies.

Eighth Ward Logan Wendell G. Spencer Salt Lake City Central States Mission Spencer George S. Spencer Paris U A. C Utah Power Logan City Electric Light Companies

Clark County Man Named Progressive Congressional Candidate

Boise October fifth H F Flat Dubois farmer and high school teacher named by the Progressive state central committee as its candidate for congress in the second district. Ray McKaig committee chairman announces J B Reed Emmett as progressive candidate for state supreme court justice. Reed has long been Progressive attorney. Fall fills seat after Hall resigns to run for governor.

Boise H. F.flat Dubois Progressive State Central Committee Congress Ray McKaig Central Committee J. B. Reed Emmett Fair House of Representatives Reed Progressive Party Fall Ww. Scoot Hall Hall J. B. Hldridge Henry Z.johnson Bolse

Mormon Church Buys Historic Whitmer Farm in New York

The L D S Church announced purchase of the Peter Whitmer farm at Fayette Seneca County New York last Saturday The farm is tied to the churchs origins with Joseph Smith Oliver Cowdery and the early translation of the Book of Mormon The purchase was sent to the first presidency by Elder B H Roberts historic notes cite baptism and testimony at the site and the preparation of the manuscript for printing

Peter Whitmer Fayette Senaca County New York L.D. 8 Heber J.grant B. H. Roberts Eastern States Mission Whitmer Joseph Smith Oliver Cowdery America Orson F. Whitney Hyrum Smith David Whitmer Peter Peter Jr Martin Harris Whitmer Farm Swho Joseph

Samuels Plans Progressive Senate Campaign Tour

H F Samuels, candidate on the progressive ticket, will launch active campaigning starting Tuesday October 5. His schedule lists stops in towns including Lewiston, Coeur d Alene, and Wallace with times from 8 a m to 8 p m. The tour covers Nez Perce, Orofino, Bonners Ferry and other communities through mid October.

H. F. Samuels United States Progressive Yrats Se Tollowa Sp Te Oatehouse Townelhtreet Grangevil Cottonwood Nez Perce Orofino Lewiston Moscow Spome Maries Ewes Wallace Coeur d'Alene Bonners'Berry

City Government Reduces Expenses Over Four Years

Clarence Van Deusen of Van Deusen Snell & Co Boise presented city audit covering May 1 1922 to April 30 1926. Report shows city expenses cut about 3000 dollars from prior four years and credits prudent economies and new bookkeeping system.

Clarence van Dutesen of-Van Deusen Snell & Co Boise VanDeusen Thost

Davis Visit to Salt Lake City Noted First Time

Mr and Mrs Harry Davis of this city accompanied Mr and Mrs R W Wallentin to Salt Lake City to attend General Conference. Mrs Davis will enjoy her visit as it is her first trip while Mr Davis has not been there in forty two years.

Harry Davis City R. W. Wallentins Salt Lake City Logan Canyon Davis Zion

Miss Dora Humburg and William Sparks Wedding Wishes

Miss Dora Humburg daughter of A B Humbire and William Sparks son of Mr and Mrs John Sparks of Salt Lake temple offer thanks from many friends for a happy and prosperous wedded life.

Dora Humburg AB. Humbire William Sparks John Sparks Salt, Lake’ ‘Temple

Queen to Visit DaHo Capitols on Eight Week Tour

Boise reports Queen Marie of Taumania and party will tour the United States and Canada starting October 18 arriving New York then Washington. The entourage includes Princess Ileana, Prince Nicholas, and Princess Beatrice of Spain.

Boise Idaho United States Canada Son Marie of Taumania New York New .York Washington Coolidge Philadelphia Boston Rochester Buffalo Cleveland Ileana Prince’ ‘of Wales Prince Nicholas Beatrice Spain

Opening M I A Social in Paris Pavilion Evening

The M I A will host an opening social at the Paris Pavilion next Tuesday evening to celebrate the year’s work. Dancing will be the main activity with a small admission fee credited toward the annual membership for 1926 1927.

Paris

Morning Glory Weeds Targeted By State Agriculture Efforts

State agriculture officials discuss eradication of noxious weeds like morning glory on Utah farms. Commissions report patches dying after deep root digging and salt treatments, with experiments ongoing at an agricultural college and Utah State University.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Utah Tabernacle Mountain Top Marley Redeemer of Israel William F. Webster Wayne C. Alvin Ormelovel John_A. Widlesoe Quorum’ of Twelve Apostles James Transtrum Wendell Judge Lee Democratic Committee Mission Clark County Ormon Church Salt Lake Daho M. I. A. Social Harden State Department of Agriculture Roosevelt Uintah Basin Iebenizba Imet Davis County of ‘Agriculture Thie College Roossvelt Stans
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