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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1934
Page
8
The piece argues for approving a loan funded by a 30 percent grant from the PWA for city improvements. It notes the loan’s favorable interest, long repayment period, and that debt is tied to revenue rather than homeowners. If defaults occur, the government could operate the systems to recoup funds, a remote scenario.
Taxpayers who are qualified electors and have paid city property tax since January 1933 may vote. Citizens are urged to consider the matter seriously and vote on Monday to seize the opportunity for favorable terms and necessary system repairs before abandonment.
The American Legion post completes its annual membership drive this Saturday night. Four captains Jess Guyman Meeks Dalton Jasper Cartright and Merrill Mitchell split ex servicemen evenly. The two groups with the most new members will be treated to a banquet by the defeated side.
The East Ward Sunday school rehearses for a holiday pageant. Principal Glenn E. Snow spoke on current events to the East Ward priesthood. Mrs. Butala T. Orton is named relief librarian by the library board. Mrs. Sleap takes a two to three month health leave. Arch Benson and family, including Cleo Bishop Mary Adams and Luella R Adams, traveled to Salt Lake City with Adele A. Matheson and Grace Tanner visiting afterward.
R L Latterman took George A Lowe, Joseph Mickelson, J Ward and George D Morris to view the Boulder Dam during the week. The report says the dam will be practically completed within a month and the concrete poured by then, well ahead of schedule by two and a half years.
Pr Albert Mickelson of Parowan is named among 15 who received advanced ratings at the Cedar City CCC camp PE-222 announced by the camp administration Friday. Ratings reflect camp experience and activity and typically go to men in later enrollment periods. Mickelson joined October 22 and is in his first enrollment period. Rating eligibility leads to higher wages and responsible jobs at the top.
County officials and officers elect joined Commissioner H L Adams at a chicken dinner at his home. Mrs. Leigh birthday guest along with Mrs Grace Burt and Mrs Barbara Walters helping serve. Members heard ward conference reports and talks from stake leaders, while others attended assignments and school activities referenced in the same day notes.
Erfel Taylor wore beach pajamas and acted, joined by Tiarhara Smith Laurel Lowder and Louise Mitchell among the boys. girls included Helen Adams Claudia Pendleton and Elma Stubba. They sang All I Do Is Dream of You while backstage the boys yodeled between phrases.
President Fox of the L. D. S. Business college addressed the Juniors and Senators at 9:00 Tuesday morning. The talk on sales resistance was sensible and entertaining. Bill Corley accompanied him and typed 120 words per minute in a practice drill, inspiring the class.
Coach Ward notes upcoming basketball games with Minersville Parowan and Milford on December 15 20 and 21 and suggests Circleville and Pangulteh may host games. He believes early experience before league play could help the team upset tougher district opponents.
A Courthouse gathering of the Democratic Central Committee Wednesday discussed endorsements for county appointments including road supervisor and county physician. The group agreed to reconvene likely January 3 to finalize endorsements and applications.
The Literary Club met at Mrs. Edna Hatch with Miss Maxine Froyd directing and Miss Jerry Froyd giving a discussion on the Elements of Romanticism In English Literature, a topic tied to a paper at Leland Stanford University. Charity refreshments followed and next week’s meeting will be at Mrs. Laura Snow’s home with a Christmas program and the annual gift box.
Mr and Mrs Joel If Orton and son in law Silas Ward left for Union Oregon this morning. They may make their home in Oregon.
The Times Office promotes a festive line of Christmas greeting ecards. Readers are urged to consider the cheerful designs and timely delivery options for holiday wishes.
Five Parowan youths compete for Branch Agricultural College basketball spots as Jaine Benson Woodrow Adams Mitchell Eldon Adams and Carslyle Burt join the forward line. They prepare to face Brigham Young University in Cedar City while the Aggies seek their first game.
Postmaster P A Clark says sealed envelopes with out of town greeting cards need 3 cents postage. Unsealed items for local delivery require 1 1/4 cents, while sealed local mail needs 1 cent.
Last chance to order Christmas greeting cards printed at the Times Office. Cards available with your name and sentiment printed in sets of 25. Limited stock and affordable pricing.
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