20 Oct 1927
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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1927
Page
1
The city considers a beautification program with tentative plans to grade and construct a boulevard from Bear Lake State Bank to Fielding High School hills. Trees and shrubs valued at $200 are to be planted replacing existing plantings, with landscape artist Healy designing the plan. Harley Rich prepares for tree removal to make room for ornamentals.
Boise reports September totals show 383 births and 331 deaths. births split 383 males and 383 females with two sex notes. 10 sets of twins. Deaths include 214 males and 117 females with auto accidents, falls, drownings, and suicides among leading causes.
Station agent C. H Pearce reports an uptick in loading with 21 cars handled last week. Hay accounts for 5 cars, grain 6, cattle 6, and beets 4, reflecting increased farm product activity.
The Emerson school board appropriated 200 dollars to plant varied shrubbery and install play equipment at the rear. Golden Tuller leads a push to build a football enthusiasm among district school lads as part of broader beautification plans for Stake Tabernacle and local streets.
The Frosh beat the Juniors 12 to 11 in overtime after a late foul pitch. Clayton and Crawford starred for the Frosh while Pugmire Skinner Rohner supported the Juniors as the lineup listed with Tueller referee and Stock umpire.
The Lanark event gathered 60 to 70 descendants at the Lanark amusement hall on Wednesday evening October 12. A banquet followed at 6:30 pm with dancing and entertainment. Performances included a duet by Elsie and Margery Lewis, a reading by Edna Clark, and a solo by Elmo Bunn. Reed Bunn accompanied on piano. A genealogical association was formed and funds were raised for life time membership and research work.
Principal M D Law of Fielding High and Principal Wilford Price of Emerson District return from the Superintendent and Principal convention at Twin Falls. Key topics include curriculum changes a new course of study high school graduation requirements and the county unit system.
Mr and Mrs Jas L Dunford and daughter Nellie Bishop and Mrs D C Rich and Prof and Mrs Irwin Jensen motored to Logan Utah Monday to see Sousa and his band perform.
Cashier F J Foulger of Bear Lake State Bank traveled to Ogden Utah Friday where he was present for an operation on his wife for chronic appendicitis Saturday morning. Her condition has improved and Mr Foulger returned to work Tuesday afternoon.
Cattle shipments totaling 40 carloads have moved over the Pass to the railroad in the past week bound largely for Omaha. The Charter and Hansen shipment of 12 carloads is sold and expected to arrive in Jackson. Shippers include Bar B. C. Billy Francis Ed Martin Lee Lucas James Boyle and others. Cattle are in excellent condition and markets are favorable for a good fall return.
The Fidelity and Deposit Company of Baltimore will discontinue bonding police, sheriffs, and peace officers except in special cases due to heavy losses. The bulletin cites harassment from lawsuits on bonds of sheriffs and similar officers, noting Prohibition enforcement adds unlawful acts beyond regular duties, leading to the decision.
A confusing sentence reports Jean contracting chicken pox and being kept indoors. A friend calls to explain her absence while Jean’s mother confirms the illness. The misheard phrase leads to a humorous twist about chicken coops.
Astro-physicians argue stars could be weighed directly rather than by formulas. If possible a spadeful of star matter might weigh a ton, indicating stellar densities far surpass Earthly values. Earth weighs about five and a half times as heavy as water.
A quirky meditation on how an empty head can harbor surprising ideas and odd musings. The piece playfully explores mental emptiness as a source of unexpected thought.
Elder Albert R. Weston led the Laketown chapel ceremony for David Heber Kimball who died October 6 in Kemmerer Wyoming. Speakers included Newell Kimball and Golden Kimball with notes on his long service, loyalty to the gospel, and family. Surviving relatives listed include Claude Kimball Garden City Verd Kimball Eugenia Kimball Neil and Blanche Kimball Cozzens.
Beginning Monday October 17 the Interclass basketball series runs for three weeks at Fielding High School. Sophomores from last year are weak with key players not yet registered while Frosh show strength led by Arnell and Stock. Seniors coached by Gledhill compile a stronger on paper lineup with Booth Grunig and microphone Michaelson.
Baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Caldwell of this area. Ell Dorest Frniny is the name given with mother and baby doing nicely. Father wears a broad smile as the family celebrates.
Vulcanite also called ebonite, a dark Indian rubber rich in sulphur, hard due to vulcanization at high heat. It is used for pipe mouthpieces combs bottle screw-stoppers and mainly as an electrical insulator in instruments.
An informative feature by Elmo Scott Watson explores the origins and timing of Indian Summer. The article surveys theories about the name and explains why the season remains elusive to predict with precision.
Glenwood Springs Colorado October 14 Ollie McNeese fired at an unidentified man twelve miles up Elk Creek near Newcastle after mistaking a burning cigarette for a coyote eye. He left the body in the woods and went to Newcastle for help.
A young man finds a dollar and becomes obsessed with it for 40 years. He loses health, joy, and friendships while hoarding 20,516 buttons, 54,172 pins, and 7 pennies. The tale warns of misery from avarice and misplaced value.
Public Utilities Commission reports 421 refrigerator cars in Idaho today versus 326 Saturday, an increase of 96. Loadings reached 239 as railroads used extra time to return empties from eastern markets after a reduced prior day.
Paris city officials urge all persons to stop reckless driving to and from Fielding High School. No serious accidents yet but speed on the hill endangers intersections. Students speeding downhill risk losing control. violators will face consequences per The Post.
Over 500 people gathered Sunday afternoon for the dedication of the Massacre Rocks monument near American Falls. The shaft, erected by the Sons of Idaho and under the Daughters of the American Revolution, honors pioneers who perished in the 1862 massacre along the Snake River. Local officials and speakers from Idaho highlight westward migration and frontier hardship.
Congressman Addison T. Smith and Mrs. Smith departed Idaho for Washington D C for the winter. Mr. Smith planned to return for the opening of Congress.
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