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Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1931

Page

5

Mecca Medina and Arab Bedouins Described in Arab World Feature

The piece surveys Hejaz Ned Mecca and Medina as holy cities within a vast Arab realm. It portrays Jidda and Mecca’s tourist commerce, Bedouin nomadism, desert life, social customs, and the historical role of Arabs in science while noting modernization pressures and a belief in a future Arab resurgence.

National Geographiec Sociery Washington Mecca Medina Hejaz Ned Jidda Red Sea Arabia Eve Adam Jidds Mes Alecca Holy Indus Atlantic The Apt

Locals And Personal News From Cedar City and Ogden

Mariam Pendleton returned last Saturday from a two week visit with relatives in Ogden and Logan. She spent a few days in Ogden canyon. Miss Mary Adams, who has been in Salt Lake City, is home for a few days. Mary plans to teach in Cedar City this winter. Earl Burton, living in Cedar City, is here for a few days visit while his wife visits Beaver.

Mariam Pendleton Ogden Logan Ogden Canyon Mary Adams Salt Lake City Mary Cedar Earl Burton Cedar City Beaver

Visit of Mitchell and Brown Families Spans Three States

Mrs Clara GB Mitchell from Los Angeles and Mrs Maude Whitney Brown visited with the Browns in Fortland then toured Yellowstone Park and Cowley to see their brother Frank and family. They continued to Farowan with a niece Miss Margaret Petersen of Milford joining for a few days.

Clara GB. Mitchell Maude Whitney Brown Mitchell Los Angeles Brown Fortland Yellowstone Park Cowley Frank Farowan Margaret Petersen Milford

Family visits and travel notes from Junction region

Anna Pendleton returned last Tuesday from a three week visit to Junction with grandparents and relatives. Mr Skougard sent his sons Clarence and Karl to Idaho for several months work on a ranch. Albert Warren with Delbert and relatives visited Henry Tasylor's home during the week.

Anna Pendleton Junction Thomas Skougard Clarence Karl Idaho Albert Warren Delbert Henry Tasylor

Cedar men Leland Perry and Wm Murie on business trip

Cedar residents Leland Perry and William C Murie were in town on business last Saturday. Valley farmers report prospects for a strong alfalfa seed crop are favorable at present.

Messrs Leland Perry Wm. C. Murie Cedar

Local man Arch Benson Recovers After Eye Tumor Surgery

Arch Benson has been unwell recently after eye tumor removal and dental problems. He collapsed in the field Monday and was brought home, but his condition is improving now.

Arch Benson

Alfalfa Harvest Bodes Well for Adams Farm

Kenneth R. Matheson notes an exceptionally good alfalfa crop at the L. L. Adams farm this year. The report is unusual yet gratifying for the farming operation and its prospects.

Kenneth R. Matheson L. L. Adams

Nautical novelties and naval trivia from the era

The article notes electric drive on battleships and carriers including the Saratoga and Lexington and mentions naval education at major universities. It cites the Idaho winning a gunner trophy for the year ending June 30, 1931, defines Chamorro, explains ensign rank, and highlights the Akron radio project. It also references recruit statistics and Roosevelt’s 1907 world cruise, with a remark on the Naval Observatory library.

Roosevelt United States Atlantic Sicily Naval Observatory

New three section locomotive bends tight curves

A British builder developed a locomotive in three sections that can bend around sharp curves and avoid derailment as locomotives grow longer. This design promises to keep trains on track on tight railway curves.

Cappec

Brownes from Sinckley Plan Home Improvements

Mr and Mrs N E Brown were visiting from Sinckley this week to work on improvements at their residence and consider renting or disposing of the property.

N. E. Brown Sinckley

Subtle Housewife Quarrel Sparks Gossip

Madge notes a change in her husband’s behavior and suspects something different. Sylvia dismisses it but hints the man is a new husband. The exchange signals social tension and possible infidelity rumors.

Madge Sylvia Tit

Local Notables Return From Outings And Visits

Mr June Topham returns from Salt Lake City after tonsil surgery and is recovering. Clarence Dal ton Messia and Brandt Dal ton with Mrs Aiken visit from Los Angeles to explore Southern Utah parks. Ray Garner family return from Rexburg Idaho and Ogden Utah. Oscar M Lyman spends days at Cedar City hospital for an infected hand from an insect bite. Flint McClellan and wife depart for Payson for an event combining a Black Hawk veteran encampment and onion day fete.

Messia Clarence Brandt Dalton Los Angeles Oscar M. Lymian Cedar City Flint McClellan Payson McClellany

You can bet on this sure thing

The dialogue hints at a confident wager and a personal history resurfacing after twenty years, involving a husband and his former sweetheart seen recently.

Antique Collecting Has No Age Limit Says American Magazine

The American Magazine notes that there is no age restriction for antique collectors inviting readers of all ages to pursue vintage items. It highlights accessibility and broad appeal across generations.

American Magazine

Babies Christened in Parowan Wards

Five infants were christened in Parowan last Sunday with three in the West Ward and two in the East Ward. West Ward entries include Jed Lovell son of Jed Orton and daughters Etta Louise of Eugene Warren and Norma of Alphhenzo Lowe. East Ward includes Luree daughter of Jesse Lowder and John Gilbert son of Milo Rowley.

Parowan West Ward Jed Orton Jed Lovell Eugene Warren Etta Louise Alphhenzo Lowe Norma East Ward Jesse Lowder Luree Milo Rowley John Gilbert

Birthday Party At Five Mile Camp For Anna Gurr

Miss Anna Gurr celebrated her thirteenth birthday with about twenty five friends at Five Mile Camp. They traveled by truck with Mrs Gurr as chaperone and enjoyed baseball outdoor games and ice cream cake and marshmallow treats.

Anna Gurr Peter ¥. Gurr Five Mile Mrs. Gurr

Relief Society Convention Here Planned by Stake

The annual Stake Relief Society convention will be held here on Sunday the 23rd and presiding officer Barbara M. Adams says General Board members from Salt Lake City will attend. A strong program is planned and K. M. Bean of Utacal Off Co was in Cedar City on business Tuesday.

Stake Relief Society Barbara M. Adams Association Salt Lake City K. M. Bean Utacal Off Co Cedar City

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