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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1931
Page
1
County Agent L I Tueller urges potato growers in Iron County to monitor soil moisture daily as vines show vigor and high yield potential. He warns that late irrigation affects tuber quality and overall profitability, and encourages careful irrigation now to maximize market grade potatoes and profits.
The National Wool Marketing Corporation reports overall strength in the wool market with rising prices and higher demand. Dealers have disposed of about 40 percent of holdings and some hold wool for potentially greater profits. Domestic production lags consumption and imports are down, with tariff expectations lifting wool values nearer import parity by year end. In July 29 1931 shipments to the cooperative rose, led by Utah and Montana. several associations exceed 1930 totals while McGill Nevada visitors join local residents.
Violence was threatened as J David Leigh moved the old school house from Zane to a new site at Beryl under School Board orders. Sheriff protection kept peace while the building was loaded for transport amid long standing disputes over ownership and site deed.
The tenth annual Rambouillet show with a dairy exhibit concluded last Tuesday after a two day display. Despite smaller class sizes, quality stock impressed observers with Day Farms Co and Paragonah breeders earning top ribbons. Awards were announced at the annual banquet featuring local Relief Society dishes.
Cattle men in Cedar City and nearby areas with grazing permits in Cedar canyon oppose a Cedar Breaks National Park. Some would accept a small park, but fear expansion beyond limits if created. They authorized W. K. Granger to draft a resolution and send it to authorities.
Kir and Wolfrem with Professor Seeker of the Harmony Schools of Music plan a local branch with studios at Dr Hyatts residence. The program covers violin and Hawaiian guitar with optional piano lessons and a fixed course price. Students receive new instruments on completion and enrollment is open now.
The Clerk's office issued licenses to marry during the week to Ellis Arthur Bryant 19 Cedar City and Clara Smith 17 Summit Edward M Liarton 23 Cedar City and Wilma Hannig 19 Washington Utah
District Court proceeding extends into midweek with Hulda Barnhart Glenwood Froyd et al set for 10 p m Wednesday and Wilford Davis J B Dalton to trial next day. Several civil and divorce actions receive postponements while settlements and dismissals are noted for others.
Lloyd White, noted sheep breeder, accepts Arthur Hoover offer to manage a large Ozona Texas sheep ranch. White and family will move within weeks to begin a year long assignment with possible permanent relocation. The Day Farms Co. will handle current commitments in his absence.
A double deck car of choice rams, about 15 cents per head, left here yesterday for Salt Lake City to attend the National Ram Sale. Most animals came from L. N. Marsden and Day Farms Co with some from B A FP A Clark and Lowes. Seventy five head total 50 Marsden 25 Day Farms crossbreds Rambouillet ewes and Lincoln sires. Sale runs next Monday to Wednesday and the American Rambouillet Sheep Breeder Association meeting will be held in Salt Lake City during the sale marking the first western venue for the event.
A Relief Society convention will be held in the West Ward chapel on Sunday, August 23, with Ward executive officers meeting at 10:00 a.m. A member of the general board will attend along with Stake officers. a public program is planned and all are invited.
Parowan City council awarded the contract to print its revised ordinances to the News-Advocate printing department at Price Utah after a flat bid of 176 dollars. Competing bids included New Century Printing Co 1.37 to 1.67 per page Arrow Press 31.30 per page Parowan Times 1.30 per page and Washington County News 1.07 per page for various type sizes.
The West Ward Steller Society announces a committee meeting at Feelict hall next Thursday at 2 o clock to receive fruits and vegetables donated for canning or storage for winter relief.
R L Halterman reports a test well in the canyon is 100 feet deep and flowing about twenty gallons per minute, with potential to supply the city's needs without pumping. The water appears good and tasty, with sections of gravel strata suggesting high yield when perforated. About a quarter mile of pipe will connect the well to the city system.
Bureau of Public Roads surveyors conduct reconnaissance in Cedar Canyon to assess a feasible route up the right hand canyon joining Webster Flat. The study will decide if the gulch road remains as a loop or is abandoned and whether Lig Bridges require replacement soon.
The East Ward stages a three act comedy A Family Affair on Saturday August 22 directed by Mrs. Louise Adams. Cast includes Bill Dalton Jean Matheson Marie Mitchell Paul Adams Bart Mitchell Mable A Matheson Della Smith Luella A Dalton with a girls chorus led by Georgia Mitchell. Matinee at 3 30 for children 10c admission. evening tickets 5c reserved 5c general. Proceeds go to Ward maintenance.
The Relief Societies sponsored a flower show on Monday and Tuesday featuring a wide range of flowers from Reese’s to sunflowers. The article notes the exhibition’s impact and thanks exhibitors while regretting that more people did not view the display.
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