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Newspaper

Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1940

Page

8

Local Notes On Health Service Missionaries And Accidents

Miss Haine Johnson underwent appendicitis surgery at County hospital and is recovering well. Elder Howard Edwards on a mission to Australia is recovering after an appendix operation. Mr and Mrs Ray Davenport visited from Salt Lake City. the Genealogical Society held a social at the church. Flogner Stones and Patsy Robb had their teeth removed. Mrs A Dunton and Mrs Frank Bunster suffered cuts and burns when a bottle exploded during removal from a pressure center striking them in the face.

Worl Howard Edwards Australia Flogner Stones Clifton Stones Patsy Robb LeGrande Robb Cedar Cet

Mothers of Play School Children Meeting Notice Reads

There will be a meeting for all mothers of children who expect to attend Play School this fall on Tuesday September 3 at 3 p.m. in the Library basement. Any child who will be 5 by November 1 may attend and mothers must arrange now. The school starts September 9 and runs until the spring.

Summit News Briefs Highlight Visiting Families and Local Illnesses

Fort Stockton Texas visitors Mr and Mrs Lloyd White joined by family passed through en route to Salt Lake City for the National Ram Sale. Provo residents Mr and Mrs Benson Haycock visited due to sister Mary Dobruskie in county hospital with an abscessed arm. Dobruskie operated Sunday and remains serious. Other locals include Aubrey Lawrence Max Dalley returning from Pacific Northwest trip, Milford visitors Barney Farthingham, and various Dalley families. Oscar Hulet returns from summer session in Provo and Jay Walker home from Delemar Nevada. Read the ads in this issue.

Lloyd White Fort Stockton Texas Salt Lake City Benson M Haycock Provo Benson Mary Dobruskie

How Much Time Do You Save By Fast Driving

A safety bulletin notes time saved by faster speeds and escape distances. Driving 30 mph saves one minute per mile with 80 feet stopping distance. From 30 to 40 mph saves half a minute per mile but needs 128 feet to stop. From 50 to 60 mph gains 12 seconds per mile and requires 251 feet to stop. At 60 mph hitting a stationary object equals a 12 story drop.

Farmers Automobile Inter-Insurance Exchange A. N. Kimball

Utahns urged to visit state fair in September

The 1940 Utah state fair aims to showcase expanded flower exhibits and all-embracing fruit displays. Garden clubs, orchardists, and 4-H and Future Farmers of America youth prepare for highlights in agriculture, with revamped agriculture building and strong state supplier participation. Local residents travel to Cedar City for civil service exams for Parowan postmaster, while families visit relatives and missions.

Farmers of America Utah Fair Association Cedar City Civil Service Parowan Elmo Orton Marell Bayles Ivan Decker James A. Benson Georgia B. Mitchell Errold Gurr Carl Crawford

Locals and Personal News Highlights Visitors and Travels

Locals report Mr and Mrs A N Kimball and children left for San Francisco via Los Angeles to attend the Worlds Fatt at Treasure Island. Harold Dehm of Maywood California visited Tho mas Skougard family. Whitney Orton returned from work at a Wyoming tourist resort for a short visit. Hyrum Harris family and relatives from Salt Lake City spent days in Parowan visiting R E Dalton and others. Helen Jeft to marry in Provo with her father to join Friday. W Scott Mitchell to Provo and Salt Lake City for business and Payson race meet. Mrs Erle Burton, recently from Long Beach, underwent appendectomy and is recovering.

A. N. Kimball San Francisco Treasure Island Los Angeles Harold Dehm Maywood California Hyrum Harris Ruth Billie Robert Harris Salt Lake City Parowan R. E. Dalton W. Scott Mitchell Provo Payson

District Court Law and Motion Term Claims Fees

The court fixed clerk’s handling fees at 12 dollars, denying a 75 to 100 dollar range. Judge upheld attorney Morris’s view that 12 dollars plus a 5 dollar reporter fee is proper. Cases included Parson V Webster quieting title and R E Winterrase vs Joe Young awarding 263.97 in damages. Twelve probate cases were disposed of before adjournment to resume September 16.

Durham Morris Bank Morris Parson V Parson V. Webster Vs John A. Webster R. E. Winterrase Joe Young

Central Repair Shop to Open Soon in Cedar City

Forest Supervisor Blaine Berenson reports Cedar City central repair shops were turned over to the CCC on August 16. The shop will not operate until after machining and tooling, with opening date to be announced. Under CCC jurisdiction, it will repair automotive and large construction equipment for CCC ramps in the region, serving Forest Service, Grazing Service, Soil Conservation Service and National Parks Service. Principal and Mrs. L. B. Bennett spent days in Salt Lake City for business matters.

Blaine Berenson Dixie National Forest Cedar City Central CCC Civilian Conservation Corps Forest Service Grazing Service Soil Conservation Service National Parks Service

Nocturnal Life for High Rent Values

A couple explains they stay indoors to maximize value from their money due to steep rent. The remark highlights living costs and budget constraints in the area.

A Good Lawyer Is Deeds extravagant or thrifty

A quip asks if Deeds, the lawyer, is extravagant. The reply counters by noting he can stretch one suit for years, implying frugality despite appearances.

Deeds

Marriage Licenses Filed in Cedar City Area

During the week the county clerk’s office processed marriage licenses for several couples. Tren M. Jones, 25, and Margaret Mary Christensen, 19, both of Gyard City. Leslie Parsons Crawford and Murial Francis Sphar, ages 18. Max Bladen Willis, 26, of Cedar City, and Javawna Wood, 21, of Kanar.

Save Beet Ja Tren M. Jones Margaret Mary Christensen Gydar City Leslie Parsons Crawford Murial Francis Sphar Cedar City Max Bladen Willis Javawna Wood Kanar

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Haine Johnson Wm. P. Barton St. George St. George Temple The Genealogical Society Ray Davenport Parown Mr. A. Dunton Frank Bunter Fac Summit News Messrs Aubrey Lawrence Max Dalley Pacific Northwest Mrs Barney Farthingham Milford Mr. White Herbert White Leland Dalley Panguitch Mr. Dalley Charles Dalley Orton Elden Smith Frank Albert Dalley National Guard Washington Oscar Hulet Jay Walker Delemar Nevada Walter K. Granger Granger National Congress School OF Experience Roosevelt Viola Mecham Thomas Taylor Violet Stevens Indianapolis Indiana Ralph Wilcock Panguvci Wrand Clarence Stevens Whitney Orton Wyoming L. J. Adams Helen Mr. Adams Erle Burton Long Beach Ristrict Court Gc c L. B. Bennett UNION Parowan Service Company Utahayson Mammoth Schenley Distillers Corp Nyc Alladin Theatre Arowan Sun Mon Blue Bird Shirley Temple Comedy & News Aeboe Jackie Cooper Freddie Bartholmew Comedy & News FRI Dr. Cyclops Janice Logan In
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