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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1939
Page
4
Parowan Utah post office records show the Tan State Falls Association entered as second class mail matter on October 27, 1915. The notice records reflect local status and mailing designation for ongoing community communications.
The article argues American taxes are higher than Britain's in 1938, with Britain at 27 percent of income and the United States at 22.4 percent. It warns the present government fiscal situation demands economizing to avoid bankruptcy and notes citizens pay a larger share of income to government than their British counterparts.
Foreman notes much remains to finish the church square beautification proj1ect started earlier this week. The old rock church looks much better inside and out but needs regular use and care to prevent decline. next spring may require another WPA project to finalize grass planting and irrigation despite progress on leveling, trees, and walks.
A 1913 to 1938 per capita debt rise is cited, predicting federal debt hitting 45 billion in nine months and a 1939 tax gap of 3 billion. The piece argues debtors with low income owe Uncle Sam in the future and urges paying the public debt despite pain, warning against believing in benefits without cost.
Economic highlights note Russia’s attack on Finland shocks neutrals and tests US stance. Analysts say Moscow seeks territory at low cost, while Britain France heat on aiding Finns, and Italy shows growing distance from Rome Berlin axis. Russian German cooperation widens split in Communist U S and public distrust toward both USSR and Nazi Germany.
Peggy and Vivian plot a unique gift for Sara Werby an invalid for 10 years writing to Mona Muir at the Star to spark a flood of Christmas cards. The plan succeeds as Sara receives mail from across the country and finds happiness, imagining new friendships forming through the thoughtful gesture.
The Parowan Stake quarterly conference was announced for Saturday and Sunday December 20th and 21st in Cedar City. The December county commissioners meeting included H. H. Lunt Wm Lund H L Adams with FE H Ryan Claude Urie Alfred Froyd Maeser Dalley J W Bentley and others. Funeral services for Mrs Lizzie Miller were held December 8 with speakers Walter Mitchell L N Marsden and Morgan Richards. Dr Greens new drug store opened with full stock. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs William Eyre and another to Mr and Mrs Clayton Trimmer. George A Lowe Sr donated $100 toward a Linotype purchase for the Times.
A Christmas table can be warmly festive with simple elements. Use a wooden bowl filled with grapes, a wreath around it, and candles for a cozy centerpiece. White cloths and a small tree also work. Florals like chrysanthemums and red roses with pine and cones add elegance without much cost.
Artists have prepared designs for the 1940-41 season and printers will start after Christmas. A large English firm employs 500 men and women in card production, sometimes adding calendars.
Junior stock men from Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, Montana and Western Colorado prepare for the fourth annual Intermountain Fat Stock show in North Salt Lake June 4 5 and 6 1940. Open to Future Farmers of America and 4 H members, with over $2000 in premiums and $500 in special prizes. Entries must meet strict flesh standards and be purchased by January 1 1940. No grand champion will be selected this year, cattle graded as high/low choice or high/low good, hogs and sheep as prime/choice/good, and breeders receive prizes to improve stock quality.
Dr H Loran Blood of the U S Department of Agriculture reports immune tomato plants after nine months of research in South America. The bacterial canker disappeared entirely and work continues on eradicating Western Yellow blight and Verticillium wilt in Utah State Agricultural College labs.
The AAA announces extension of wheat loan expiration to April 30, 1940 for loans stored in commercial warehouses. Loans due previously by seven months after completion or April 20, 1940 now extend to April 30, 1940, with CCC taking title if not redeemed. Farm stored wheat may be renewed. details on a resealing program follow as procedures finish. Farmers without loans urged to contact a committee member or County Agent. Ervin M. Schmutz completed range supervision in Iron County December 8, 1939.
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