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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1932
Page
5
A historical notice lists postal and advertising rates for reading and display notices at a Utah post office, detailing per inch and per line charges, along with various classified card rates. The document references W. Warner Mitchell as lessee and appears to be from September 27, 1916, with figures such as 2.09 and 1.10 and other per inch and per line rates.
General Pershing declares a second war against internal foes such as corruption overextravagance and gangsters with a plan to unite citizens in a campaign. The piece notes sympathy for Pershing and previews two columns with his proposed strategy. It also reports Columbia Steel Corp laying off Desert Mound workers amid a price boom and uncertain future employment.
A marriage license was issued this week to Sheldon Olsen, 21, of Springdale, and Leata Crawford, 292, of this place. They wed Tuesday in a ceremony by Justice of the Peace H C Parcells. The bride is from the Crawford family recently moving to the George Decker farm from Springdale.
The Iron County Utah sheriff announces a sale on September 12 1932 at the Parowan courthouse. The property includes multiple land tracts in Sections 36 1 12 13 and 1 2 Township 23 34 South Range 11 West Salt Lake Meridian plus a one third undivided interest in Rush Lake water rights. It covers about 773 1/4 acres and includes all improvements and appurtenances.
District Court notices list two sheriff sales in Iron County Utah. First, Wilford H. Lawrence et al. face sale of 80 acres in Section 13 and 24 and 80. along with water stock in Summit Irrigation Company. Second, Bank of Iron County liquidation sale covers 240 acres in Sections 14 22 23, Township 34 South Range 10 West with improvements, at the Iron County Court House.
Creditors must present claims with vouchers to Gwen M. Gurr administrator at Parowan Utah on or before October 8 1932. Chase Norton attorney for administratrix dated August 5 1932.
Public notice announces a sheriff sale of Lot 1 and 2 and parts of Section 5 Township 35 South Range 15 West Iron County Utah at the county courthouse Parowan on September 1 1932 noon. Purchase price in US dollars. Sheriff Lewis R Fife deputy L J Adams and attorney HK S Tanner dated August 11 1932 with first publication August 12 1932.
Pilgrims ascend the bare cone of Mount St Patrick near Clew Bay Mayo on the eve of Lent. Torchlit pilgrims walk six to midnight and finish barefooted after the final 200 yards, emulating St Patrick’s penance.
Harry claims to deduce a number as odd or even. Jim calls his girl on the phone and confirms the number quickly. Harry concludes the number is odd.
A character quips that seasonal oppression is tied to Christmas pudding, while another responds that such gloom is simply a pudding excuse. The exchange highlights a cheeky social humor about festive spirits and self aware satire.
A boy named Jimmy ponders a math moment as his father asks what he is studying. The boy asserts two and two make four, insisting he is not going dumb, signaling a simple schoolroom exchange about basic arithmetic.
A reader notes a bride wearing the groom’s gift, a rope of pearls, and muses that pearls bring bad luck. The writer suggests the pearls may be imitation, hinting the groom chose a safer, luckier keepsake.
A truck driver became stuck in mud on the roadside but managed to pull over and let another car pass, an action described as a small miracle by the reporter.
A wife and husband debate household order and the fate of a butcher knife in the kitchen. The husband urges organization while the wife retorts he should leave the space.
A TV Washington Star quote presents Mr. Dustin Stax remarks that riches and airships face crashes but prosperity and aviation persevere, highlighting a stance on ongoing advancement in wealth and flight.
Early this fall when pullets are placed in laying houses changes may affect health, warns Dr. D E Madsen of Utah State Agricultural College. Ventilation must be managed as pens unite birds from different colonies to prevent cold outbreaks and overheating risks.
Parley Moyle reports a splendid fourteen acre corn crop seven miles west of New Castle. Moyle notes irrigation efficiency makes corn comparable in feed value to alfalfa per acre but with far less water use. He plans a large trench silo for storage of the corn crop.
A playful exchange contrasts an old fashioned girl who blushes when ashamed with a modern girl who blushes first and then feels shame. The wording plays on evolving social norms and humor.
A light exchange notes a husband’s hobby of trying to comb hair over a bald spot. The quip highlights domestic humor and a playful marital dynamic.
A light wedding vow exchange reveals a playful moment as she agrees to obey only to avoid a public scene with the minister present. The couple's banter underscores a courteous, humorous tone in their vows.
A clipped dialogue snippet suggests a wife unaware of a husband’s temper and a comment on responsibility. The brief exchange mentions a young mother and unknown origins of irritability, reflecting personal strain in a domestic setting.
Bulletin from the Utah State Agricultural College extension notes the tomato as a versatile and affordable food, rich in vitamins A B and G. It shares historical legends, cites evolving views on nutrition, and offers recipes for cocktails sauces soups jellies and salads with guidance on weekly servings for children and adults.
County agents helped farmers file applications for feed and seed loans at Grand Forks North Dakota and Salt Lake City. About 4 000 feed loans totaling 475 000 dollars and 2 588 seed loans totaling 268 505 dollars were issued. They also aided Red Cross in distributing 27 368 tons of feed wheat from late October to early May.
Cedar City men H. C. Ford Samuel Fife Thurman Hibee and F. L. Peiderman construct trench silos for corn storage. Peiderman reinforces walls and trench bottom with concrete for a permanent improvement.
A speaker laments not bringing flowers to Helpbuck in the hospital where his eyes are bandaged. The conversation turns to offering a scent based gift, mentioning Xyet and a food item described as a gable and Umburger sacdrrich as a playful resolution.
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