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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1932
Page
7
In a holiday scene Mabel endures a crowded ride as shoppers glare and giggle when a sprig of mistletoe is displayed above her head. Hartley seeks a clear answer while the festive crowd shares cheer and teasing, ending with a quiet promise of a decision soon.
A tiny village in Oxfordshire known as Christmas Common stands as the only place named Christmas in England. The locality draws interest for its unique moniker and rural setting.
Dr and Mrs A L Graff announce the birth of a baby son in a Hollywood hospital on December 6. The couple are residents of the city and named the infant in a brief family notice.
The Cedar City Council, at Thursday evening meeting, approved a 1933 budget substantially under the current year’s expenditures. The 1932 or current year budget stood near 28,000 dollars, while actual spending was just over 25,400 dollars, with next year’s figure not yet finalized.
A. F. Larson of the Forest supervisor's office resumes duties after an extended sick leave following leg surgery. Meanwhile Cedar Canyon reports two feet of snow at Wood's ranch, slowing activity in the area.
Local Democrats who spent last weekend in Nephi and Salt Lake City report prospects for May or Granger receiving a state appointment, possibly to the Road Commission, appear favorable at this time.
Funeral services honored John F Wood born April 1 1877 in Onion Kentucky and killed by a dynamite explosion December 4th. Survived by his wife Blauche Davenport seven children and his parents. The Wood family had resided in Salt Lake City since 1922 and his army buddy from Provo attended.
Locals report a baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Flint McClellan this week while Mrs. S. L. Mitchell of Cedar City wins a business visitor to Parowan on Wednesday. R In Fenton of Parowan Drug Co. traveled to Salt Lake City this week. Forest service notes show 200 Christmas trees requested from Washington County and 166 from Cedar City, still pending. Clark Orton and Frank Culver’s horses left for St George’s midwinter race meet training by Arthur Petersen, with races set for December 27 28 29.
Four guiding points for guest room setup. Emphasize guest unfamiliarity with the home, treat guests as travelers, balance masculine and feminine needs, and include adaptable accessories to suit different ages and needs.
The article notes January 5 as the eve of Twelfth Day or Epiphany, marking twelve days after Christmas and describing the former festive merrymaking associated with the holiday.
Amber, valued for jewelry, is found along shores attached to seaweed. Pieces vary from small fragments to large ones around 14 to 15 pounds, with a 13 pound specimen in a Berlin museum. The Baltic Sea supplies most amber, with occasional finds on New Jersey, Maryland, and Massachusetts shores.
A motivational note urges readers to avoid easy tasks and shun lines of least resistance. It warns that dodging hard work kills incentive and jeopardizes long term success.
Francis H. Sisson argues taxes threaten prosperity, citing rising government costs, potential bankruptcies, and a need to curb spending. He warns that high taxes and broadening the tax base could shape national finance, urging action to avoid economic decline.
The ABA, in Los Angeles, declared deposit guarantees harmful and unworkable after eight states tried the plan. The group warned it weakens the banking system by taxing sound banks to cover failed ones and ties competent lenders to reckless bankers.
Parowan High released its 1933 league schedule with games against Cedar Enterprise St George Orderville Kanab and Hurricane from January 6 to March 4. Last Friday Parowan won its first practice game beating Beaver 25 to 15 while the junior team lost 24 to 26 to Beaver.
The Sensory reports class rings arriving in the forenoon of December 14 with 13 paying students receiving 2 sterling silver gold plated rings. Others without funds seek to pay via the class treasurer to wear rings soon. Senior English bulletin shows poems by seniors. School closed Tuesday due to inability to heat the buildings from a frozen creek cutting power to the furnace.
Freshmen presented a lively program in assembly featuring a piano duet by Mary and Margaret Lamoreaux, readings by Mariam Matheson and Whitney Orton, harmonica solos by Austin Miller and Arthur Orton, and talks on education by June Miller and Virginia Mortensen plus a ninth grade band selection. Junior girls and faculty played a basketball game after school with teachers winning 8 to 2. Miss Pere missed time with a sprained ankle and was substituted by Clark Orton.
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