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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1939
Page
4
Readers urged to demand full legal notices of government finances, warning that hiding reports erodes trust and invites misappropriation. The piece argues transparency shields taxpayers and upholds responsible governance across official expenditures.
Utah State Engineer warns William H Wood of Page County that an application to abandon and abandon the 6 inch well used for stock and domestic water since 1915 may be challenged. The request seeks permission to dam up a flow of 0.022 second feet and redirect water to a storage tank, with the state acting to protect groundwater rights and ensure orderly water use in Seventeenth section, 32, 7, R16W.
A clergyman in a railway goods yard overheard porters abusing a mule befalling a cattle truck. He offers help as two porters struggle to push the mule aboard, then asks how Noah managed to fit two perishers into the Ark, reflecting a humorous Tit-Bits style anecdote.
A humorous exchange between a rich patient and a young doctor. The doctor reports no medical deposits or illness, and the punchline twists to imply the patient’s bank balance is the real indicator. The quip underscores caution in assuming disease absence equals wealth.
In a fable tone, St Peter demands repairs after a fence between heaven and hell breaks. The devil replies his workers are too busy and jokes about suing, then questions where a lawyer would come from, highlighting legal wit over a mythic breach.
A recruit failed to salute a captain who then escorted him inside and demanded recognition. The recruit, touching the captain's coat, replied humorously that the uniform was nice and mocked the issued headgear.
A terse exchange unfolds as a clerk asks to use a phone while a worker explains his wife urged a salary raise but left the amount unspecified. The moment captures workplace pressing humor amid a request for compensation.
Johnny confesses he warmed the jelly by the fire to stop it from shivering while the mother asks where it disappeared. The playful exchange blends household mischief with domestic humor.
Cartoon dialogue shows a circus scenario where Goofus contemplates handling escaped monkeys. The exchange ends with a sharp reply about using a monkey wrench to secure the cages. The quip reflects a humorous, tongue in cheek approach to problem solving.
A heated exchange questions whether taking on work would betray professional ethics. The respondent acknowledges the conflict, saying accepting relief work would be to stop the front against begging, signaling pressure from wartime duties and moral standards.
A fragment describes a restaurant fire with a quick exit by a character named Rastus who returns after three days. The boss asks where he has been and the reply hints at returning from a dangerous place. The dialogue suggests bustling, rough daily life and coded humor of the period.
A brief wartime style exchange shows Senator Sorghum asked if a new bill will become law. He replies that if he thought it had a chance, he would not have introduced it, calling it an occasion to flatter a trusted ally.
A brief line from The Digest features a character pleading for money, with another character reacting that the request is unexpected. The exchange centers on a failed expectation and a tense financial moment. The text reads as a snap of wartime or noir mood rather than a full scene.
Propagations were under way for the Iron County party to be held in Parowan in September this year. Chairman Petersen announced a Canal Caravan project costing 1250 dollars. Ray More and J A Paramore Ling returned home after release from the ATH. The Bank of Iron County building nears occupancy after completion. Garage Zarmbeini bought John Hayles’ interest in Parowan Auto Co. for 9060 dollars. Ward Day plans Salt Lake City trip. The school authority reopen date set for January 13 after a winter influenza pause. The new Iran Teommy administrative team took over January 6, including JL W Lut, Hugh L Adams, Wa bund commissioners, J W Beatley Clerk, Mogah Richards Treasurer, Kate Taylor Auditor, Alfred Froyd Sheriff, and R 3 p Gardner Surveyor.
United States Marine Corps announces a large intake during the current year. Recruits will be sent to the Marine Corps Base San Diego for boot camp training. After completion, they may serve at foreign posts or aboard a Pacific Fleet vessel. Applications may be obtained by writing to the Marine Corps recruiter station in the Federal Office Building, San Francisco.
District Court of Iron County Utah issues alias summons for Mabel Tucker Hughes also known as Mabel Tucker Hughes to appear within 20 to 30 days and defend a case seeking judgment for taxes on property described as Southeast Quarter Section 1 Township 34 South Range 9 West East Lake Meridian Utah. Sheriff Baldow Christensen reports attempted service and notes last known address as Angela-Wo and Jack in Jerome County.
David and Peter clash over ownership and a car in a terse exchange that flips meaning as a joke about a long time with a wrecked car.
Unclear fragment mentions Sambo-Yaseuh, enthusiasm, and a firm near Joo An evah tad. Lacks coherent facts or names to form a definite historical item.
Wool prices are expected to improve modestly in 1939 amid fluctuating foreign exchange effects and a flat tariff impact. Dr O J Wheatley of Iowa State says U S wool imports remain small as price spreads narrow, with domestic consumption forecast to rise above 1938 and spring stocks likely to ease if conditions stay mild. County Soil Conservation Committee met to outline a tentative budget for the 1933 program, noting delays in compliance forms and ongoing work plans. A local novelty reports a neighborhood marriage to a telephone operator yielding triplets.
North Salt Lake will host the second annual agriculture exhibition with $3,000 in cash prizes and a 2000 prize pool. The event, organized by the City Chamber of Commerce and County Agricultural Committee, features livestock judging including cattle, sheep, and lambs, with premiums awarded for top stock. Entries, rules, and prize details will be mailed to exhibitors by January.
A chaotic report notes seed potato shipments planned by the Southern Utah Potato Association on Cedar City area farms. Officers discuss crop sorting, packing, and storage in cellars as a January shipment month. plans mention a potato pit and potential fatalities, raising concerns over worker safety and legal liabilities amid unclear policies.
Mining officials report ore yields decline annually and high costs to locate new bodies. The Silver King Coalition plans extended shaft work near Parke City to 1700 feet, favoring cheaper extraction and expanding underground access to developed veins and potential virgin silver.
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