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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1938
Page
1
Republican candidate Dworshak and Idaho officials urge Wallace and Carlson to modify soil conservation rules that hinder dry land wheat farmers in eastern Idaho from obtaining wheat loans. They argue 18 percent diversion requirements and current practices hurt dry farms and favor irrigated operations.
Officials from Washington and state agencies discussed government loans for wheat at 50 cents a bushel fob in cars or 46 cents via warehouse. Loans offer 60 cents when loaded on cars, with storage credits and future sale rights. About 23 million bushels in Idaho and 7 million in Utah harvested, with 30 million total not yet sold. Eligibility tied to approved farming practices. county committees to start initial filings.
Fielding High coaches Laurell and Jensen sharpen the squad ahead of the Evanston game on September 24. The schedule lists Bancroft, Soda Springs, Montpelier, Tava, Thatcher and a tentative Preston contest, as Fielding seeks a successful season. Alumni dominated the opener 26 to 0 despite Fielding’s early slow start.
J. Vivian Nye, prominent west side farmer, was appointed county wheat loan inspector by the state soil conservation committee. The role, effective immediately, covers inspecting and measuring grain bins, taking samples, and spans the entire county. This addition to the soil conservation program marks a significant agricultural appointment.
Jeane Johnson 17 daughter of Mr and Mrs Exra Johnson died at Montpelier Hospital at 8 30 am after an auto crash the previous evening when struck by Truman Rigby of Bern She attended Fielding two years ago and is survived by her parents and brothers Weldon and Wayne Funeral services set for Saturday at 10 pm in the Ovid ward chapel.
A lightning strike started a small fire near Paris Canyon. G. B. Crawford, a per diem guard, spotted smoke and quickly fought the blaze, preventing a larger spread. Forest Ranger Hann commends Crawford for halting his work to extinguish the fire and warns of continued fire danger late in the season.
Graveside services were held Friday afternoon at the Paris city cemetery for John Kulicki who died earlier in the week. The Paris Second ward bishopric directed the rites with Bishop O H Grimmett in charge. Veda Shepherd and Lillas Grimmett joined a double quartet for hymns including O My Father and Abide With Me.
Fannie Budge of Paris M Neagle of Cornish and C W Godfrey of Lava Hot Springs lead consignments for the Pocatello ram sale on Saturday October 1. Other southeastern Idaho breeders join in with 556 blackface rams and a pen of five Suffolk ewes, plus whiteface entries including Corriedales Rambouillets Colublas and Lincoln Rambouillets. 370 head of the latter to be sold at the late fall range ram sale, a key event for sheep men seeking top purebred stock.
Wilford Smith and M. Chadburn oversaw a Paris court house session for debtors seeking confidential debt relief, held Monday from 8 30 a m to 4 90 p m. Separately, Mr and Mrs James L Dunford returned from Utah after a two week visit with daughters, and a new girl arrived at the home of their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Jamies Vallentine. Hats and prints offered at Den Loa Shoppa Paris Idaho.
Dean Wesley P. Lloyd announces record interest in National Youth Administration jobs at Brigham Young University. Idaho students among those eligible for part time work this year, with selection based on academic ability, industriousness, and financial need. Applications accepted now. first lists after registration days September 23 24 26. All campus jobs are student work funded by the program.
Bloom ington farmer Fred Huckvale stopped in town Tuesday morning to chat with friends about the European war situation and the political scene.
Republican U S Senate hopeful Donald A Callahan spoke with Bear Lake county residents in Paris about election issues and Idaho phosphate deposits He advocated developing eastern phosphate for fertilizer using new TVA rock heating methods and stressed leveraging hydro power and farm lands for a large state industry He argued for protecting American markets to help farmers and reduce relief dependence with a push to boost private employment.
Bernard Mainwaring outlined safeguards to keep faith with the people and promote good government at the Idaho State Editorial association summer convention in Sun Valley. He urged newspapers to maintain business and public relations skills amid a shrinking number of papers and highlighted standards for fair practice, pricing, and service.
Information is current that opponents claim the 36100 bond will raise taxes and water rates. City officials counter that the bond funds replace aging wood pipes and will improve supply, with no tax levy increase. The piece explains city finances, past maintenance costs, and the need for new cast pipe to ensure adequate water, especially in summer.
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