Utah Lawmakers Push Tax Plans Amid Tangle of Bills
The Capitol reports Utah lawmakers debate state revenue measures including Holbrook's tax revision and Davis County offset changes. Opponents fear tax increases harm small businesses and homeowners while proponents seek broader inclusion of incomes and corporate taxes. A proposed liquor control plan gains traction as talks of a constitutional convention and potential extra session surface. Continued discussion on the Nessen bill banning dental advertising prompts public comment.
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Holbrook
Will R. Holmes
Box Elder
Holmes
Senate
House
Henry H. Blood
Benson Named Farm Census Enumerator
J Alma Genson, Joseph T D Foster and Heber E Harrison were appointed as Farm Census enumerators for Utah district No 3. Wim C Andrus supervised the listing from Nephi with headquarters in Richfield and held an all day session in Cedar City to issue instructions before census work begins. Cooperation of farmers is urged for an accurate tally.
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J. Alma Genson
This City
Joseph Td, Foster
Cedar City
Heber E. Harrison
Newcastle
Wim, C. Andruz
Nephi
Utah District No. 3
Utah
Richfield
Andrus
Benson
Foster
Harrison
West End
Local Visitors and Officials Travel for Road and School Work
Local business visitor Mr Wison Lunt came from Cedar City on Monday. Mesars Meeks and Carlile Dalton depart for Southern California to shear sheep. County and school officials, including Commissioners Decker Leigh Bulloch Sheriff Mife County Clerk Rowley Superintendent Barlow board members James C Robinson Rolce Neilson and Mrs Frank M Adams attend I Y U leadership week in Provo. Mr W W Heap returns from Idaho where Mrs Heap may undergo operation while he was away.
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Wison Lunt
Cedar City
Salt Lake City
Decker, Leigh and Bulloch
Mife
Rowley
Barlow
James C. Robinson
Rolce Neilson
W. W. Heap
Idaho
Parcells Drives New Ford -8 After Trade In
Mr H C Parcells has been driving a new Ford -8 for several days after trading in last year’s model. Mr and Mrs Horace Davenport hosted a visit from Mrs Davenport’s mother Mrs Bryant of Cedar City last Sunday.
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Horace Davenport
High School Team Hosts Birthday Night After Victory
The basketball squad celebrated last Friday with a chicken supper at Walter C. Mitchells home after defeating Orsterville. Darrell, a squad member, marked his birthday with a surprise party planned by cousin Kent Mitchell at Scott Mitchells residence. Jewel Couch, visiting from Lund, stayed with her sister Mrs Claude Lay. Ellen Days new beauty salon set to open next Wednesday February 7 in the Alladin theatre South room.
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Orsterville
Walter C. Mitchell
Darrell
Scott Mitchell
Kent
Miss Jewel Couch
Lund
Mrs
Claude Lay
Ellen Day
Salt Lake City
Alladin Theatre
Benson Family Briefly Visited Utah Regions
Mrs Benson reported on returning, announcing the marriage of grandson Richard Benson Dick Hutchings, once a Parowan boy, to Miss Elizabeth Archibald of Garland. The visit included Mr and Mrs Alvin Benson and Mr and Mrs C B Tinkler of Las Vegas, with stops at Springville Bingham and Salt Lake City.
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Alvin Benson
C. B. Tinkler
Las Vegas
Springville
Bingham
Salt Lake City
Mra.enaon
Richard Benson
Dick Hutchings
Elizabeth Archibald
Garland
Waffle Cupper Hosts Saturday Evening Social
A waffle cupper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lyman was attended by Vir and Mrs. Edgar M. Stubbs, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Benson, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Lyman, Mr. and Mrs. Lorin Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Afeeks Dalton and Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Grameg.
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Frank Lyman
Edgar M. Stubbs
Edgar Benson
Morris Lyman
Gun Toter Leaves State After Insanity Hearing
Mrs. Viola Stephens and husband John V. Stephens left for points in the East after an insanity examination found her sane. County officials arranged time to dispose of property while she and her husband departed. Betsy Haycock and Ivan Johnson guarded her, and a signed statement to Chiltons’ satisfaction was required. Local officials voiced dissatisfaction with handling of the case. The Stephens, natives of Indiana and Kentucky respectively, planned to move, with Marion Halterman likely to occupy their home.
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Viola Stephens
John V. Stephens
Kentucky
Indiana
Stephens
Mayme Chilton
Warren Bulloch
F. J. Burton
M. J. Macfarlana
John Foster
Betsy Haycock
Ivan Johnson
Clintons
Frank Adams
Will Dalton
Corn-Hog Program Meeting Planned in Cedar City
A district meeting to review the 1935 corn-hog program will be held in Cedar City in the extension assembly room of the Federal building beginning at 10 a m Thursday February 7 for southwestern Utah counties. A Washington corn hog section representative will attend along with county agricultural agents and all five county corn hog board members. The session will cover budgets expense accounts compliance and related questions and 1934 contracts may be discussed. Following the meeting campaign launching 1935 contracts will be conducted by the local extension agent.
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Cedar City
Federal
Utah
Washington
Church Grounds Trail Bans Planted Spruce Trees Planned
Bishop Adams and ward members urge residents to stop cutting through church grounds to reach Main Street. Trails will be eliminated and planted rededicated paths established. A row of blue spruce trees will be planted along the west side to frame the church buildings.
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Sl. L. Adams
Ross
Bee Hive Girls Entertain Mothers in Parowan
The Parowan East Ward Bee Hive Girls under bee keepers Belle Lemmon and Fern Witsey hosted a banquet and program at the Brown Derby on Saturday evening. The girls prepared the tables with M I A colors gold and green, presented Bee Hive formations talks and songs, and spent the rest of the night dancing and playing games.
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Parowan East Ward
Belle Lemmon
Fern Witsey
West Ward Improves Church Grounds Under Priesthood Project
West ward members under Bishop H. L. Adams cleaned leveled and prepared church grounds for planting. The crew coated all classrooms with benches and mats at no cost except materials. Workers received credit on ward records for their efforts.
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West
Paragonah Adult Education Classes Show Steady Progress
Paragonah adult education program gains momentum with schedules led by Amasa Stones and lessons in chorus social problems foods and feedings and music appreciation. Debates on poverty and rumors accompany weekly lessons and a Western life dramatic pageant is planned for Mother's Day. Local families attended the funeral of Stanley Haycock and Judd Cameron after a truck accident.
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Paragenah
Paragonah
Amasa Stones
Mr. Stones
Theodor
Mies Leigh
Frank van Cott
Thea Torania
Lorn Smith
Betsy Haycock
Mary Dobruskie
Stanley Haycock
Judd Cameron
New FERA Manager Takes Over County Duties
At a special meeting of the County Commissioners and the County FERA committee bids were opened for office and store rooms for the Emergency Relief Administration. Rooms in the Bank of Southern Utah building will be rented for general offices with a basement room for a commodity store and clerk. H. N. Thompson begins as county manager February 1, succeeding Wm. R. Palmer, with other FERA appointments after February 9.
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Iron County Record
County Fera Committee
Emergency Relief Administration
Bank of Southern Utah
H. N. Thompson
Wm. R. Palmer
FERA
Pessent
Thompson
Snow depths rise at Cedar Breaks and nearby sites
National Parks rangers report 52 to 58 inches of snow at Cedar Breaks and Duck Creek with water contents around 25 percent. Measurements at Clark Flat and other sites along Utah Highway 14 show varied depths and moisture. Monthly readings by the National Parks Service and Utah state cooperators aim to build long term irrigation data records.
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Cedar Breaks
Markagunt Plateau
Wusual
P. P. F Patraw
Zion and Pryce Canyon National Parks
Cedars Break ‘National Monument
Duck Creek
Blarky Flat
Utah Highway No. 14
Cedar Mountain
Utah
National Parks Service
City Council Holds Special Meeting on PWA Loan
The City Council convened a special session Tuesday evening to pass two ordinances connected with a Public Works Administration loan. The measures repeal two January ordinances amended after state review. A Salt Lake City attorney advised the changes. An East Ward event followed, as Mutual officers and Gleaner girls were entertained in the Brown Derby with games, dancing, chili, and punch after a debate win by the Gleaner girls.
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P.W.A
Salt Lake City
Utah Legislature Faces Wide Range of Tax and Legal Proposals
The twenty first Utah legislature enters its third week of debate on more than 200 proposed measures. Taxation bills seek to raise revenue including a possible sales tax hike, corporate franchise changes, and homestead exemptions. Other issues cover liquor control, school funding, and workers compensation while constitutional amendments would broaden future tax powers.
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Holbrook
Senate
T. W Jensen
Cvsmart Avo-Unan
Child
Utah
Viaposed Incre
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