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Newspaper

Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1940

Page

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Pans Under Way For Big Race Meet Here

Committees appointed for Perowan’s three day Race Meet set for August 8 9 and 10 with plans for two new sections and a roof over the grandstand. Estimated cost about 500 dollars. Entertainment lined up with Sage carnival outfit and Short’s Rhythm Kings for all three nights. Horse owners invited statewide and many have accepted. a track crew to prepare the surface and stabilize the field. Local stables to vacate for outside entries. Notable committee chairs listed with names and roles.

Perowan Short Pawan Harrell Dalton Kay XK Adams A. L Fenton J. W. Cart Guight Wm. T. Orton Wm. M Carlyle Dalton Clair Hulet Ainance J. B. Dalton R. L. Fernyan W. Clair Rowley Carlyle Dalia Arthur Joseph Karl Mitehall

Forest Fire Scoreboard and Cause Breakdown

Fire data outline total fires by cause with categories such as outside persons local residents fishermen hunters miners prospectors ranchers timber operators and others. Acreage burned covers forest and private land with 23 and 50.47 figures noted while forest fuels rise and fire hazard increases.

Cannes

Parowan Boy Wins Sears Roebuck Scholarship to Utah State

Carlyle Hulet of Parowan son of Me and Mel Wallace Hulet, last spring graduate of Parowan High, was selected for one of 25 Sears Roebuck cash scholarships to Utah State Agricultural College Logan. The $100 award funds enrollment with $50 at fall, $25 at winter, and spring quarters. He applied to Dean Walker at the Future Farmer conven tion in April.

Carlyle Hulet Mel. Wallace Hulet Theily Parowan High School Utah State Agricultural College Sears Roebuck Co School of Agriculture State College Logan Carlyle Dean Walker Logan School Future Farmer Conventium

Moyle and Stevens Enter Race for Governor Post

Henry D. Moyle Democrat and Reed Stevens Republican of Salt Lake City have entered the gubernatorial race. Moyle, a longtime Salt Lake City attorney, leads in agriculture and business, directing Deseret Livestock and chairing the 1 Day Church welfare program. Stevens, a livestock raiser and founder of Provelawn Creamery, serves as president of the Utah Dairy Producers Association and directs roles in the Utah Dairy Federation and Utah Manufacturers' Association. Governor Blood says he will not run for another term.

Henry D. Moyle Reed Stevens Salt Lake City Moyle Deseret Livestock Company Utah Idaho Washington Stevens Provelawn Creamery Company Utah Dairy Producers Association Utah Dairy Federation Utah Manufacturers’ Association Leary H. Blood

Local boys fined for traffic violations in court

Local youths faced fines from two to twenty five dollars in Justice Ray H. Adams court last week. Howard Decker received a 25 000 dollar fine for failing to yield and driving on the wrong side at Center street collision. fine suspended after promising damages. Worth Orton paid 200 dollars for driving without a license. Park er fined five with three suspended for license lapse and running a stop sign. Wilford Lowders paid two dollars for running a red light in Cedar City. Mrs Sarah Ann Stevens and grandson Rupert Hulet attended an Eyre family reunion in Liman Wyoming, with Rupert staying in Casper for a month or six weeks. Sheep shearers returning from the north include Merrill Thornton Thomas Skougaard Chester Ward Joseph Ward Ralph Mateshielt Join Dalton Joseph Bentley Meeks Dalton and others.

Ray H. Adams Howard Decker Decker Center Street Worth Orton Paul Parker Wilford Lowders Cedar City Sarah Ann Stevens Rupert Hulet Liman Wyoming Rupert Spateiale Caxper Stevens Edward Davis Scott Davis Circlevile Us Dure Sreek Merrill Thornton Thomas Skougaard Chester Joseph Ward Ralph Matehielt Join & Daltons Joseph Bentley Meeks Dalton

Forest Supervisor Warns Fire Hazard Period Six

Forest Supervisor Beter warns Park visitors during Period Six in the fire season to be extra careful with fires. Extra guards lookouts and firefighters are in place as heat drives tourism to the mountains. A Woods Ranch Cedar Canyon spark from a stove caused a small blaze. Foresters stress forest preservation and fire safety to protect water, soil, and habitat.

Forest Service Beter. Can Woods Ranch Cedar Canyon Amecia Aimee Ares

Youths Urged to Register for Training and Work

Youths aged 18 to 24 who are unemployed and in need of training may apply for certification and assignment to the National Youth Administration. Application blanks are available through Farm Security Administration, County Welfare Departments, WPA District offices, School District superintendents, local NYA Supervisors or the WAA District office in Parowan Utah. Not all certified youths receive immediate assignments. placements align with funds and local employment needs. Plans include cooperation with the State Department of Vocational Education and colleges to place boys in institutions for mechanics training tied to national defense and preparedness.

National Youth Administration Farm Security Administration WPA NYA WAA Parowan Utah State Department of Vocational Education

Parowan Prepares Pioneer Day Observance at Rock Church

Parowan organizers plan a Pioneer Day event on July 24 featuring a public meeting at the Rock Church the first since twenty one years. The plan calls for raising the liberty pole, a tribute to the 24th program, and musical numbers from a surviving choir. Afternoon activities include sports and a children's dance, with an old time dance in the evening. The Daughters of the Pioneers camp and local bishoprics sponsor, with further details to come.

Utah Old Rock Church Daughters of the Pioneers Both Wands

Young Couple United By Wedding At Paragonah

Frank Lisler and Miss Quilla Abbott wed in a quiet July ceremony at the bride’s parental home. Bishop K Doyle Robinson officiated as families attended. The couple plans a honeymoon at Grand Canyon and other National parks before settling in Paragonah. Lisler is son of Mrs Etta Lister. Abbott, daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Abbott, a Parowan High School graduate who has worked as bookkeeper at the Southern Utah Dairy Company.

Frank Lisler Quilla Abbott Paragonah K. Doyle Robinson Grand Canyon Eye Frank Etta Lister Orilla Samuel Abbott Parowan High School Cedar City Southern Utah Dairy Company

Health officer warns mild whooping cough outbreak in Parowan

Parowan health officer F J Burton reports a mild outbreak of whooping cough and urges all residents to cooperate. He notes the disease is mild and hard to diagnose, asks parents to notify the officer at first cough, warns it can be dangerous to infants, and recommends sun exposure and vaccination for young babies.

F. J. Burton Parowan

Land Bank Keeps Reduced Interest Rates Endorsed by Roosevelt

Farmers gain immediate benefit from Congress action and President Roosevelt approval extending reduced rates for Federal Land Bank and Commissioner loans for two years through June 30, 1942. The Federal rate stays at 3 4 percent while Commissioner loans drop from 4 to 3 percent annually. About $2.56 million in loans remain outstanding, originally issued near 5 percent. The rate difference could save farmers roughly $38 million yearly.

Federal Land Bank and Commissioner Congress Roosevelt Federal Land Bank Land Bank Commissioner

Parowan Scouts Enjoy Annual Camping Trip Near Provo

Twelve members of Parowan Eastward Boy Scout troop left Monday morning for a three day camp at Mt. Timpanogos near Provo. They will visit Timpanogos Cave and Sail Lakes, plus copper mine smelters at Bingham, returning Friday with Scoutmaster Maurice Jones and Arthur Evans. The Westwood district scouts under Veron Decker also returned from Navajo Lake after several days of camping and fishing.

Parowan Mt. Cimpanogos Provo Arthur Evans Maurice Jones Mr. Evans Boy Scouts of the West Word Veron Decker Navajolaky

Local Patrolman Promoted to Sergeant in Charge District 7

W D Hammond announces Patrolman L J Adams promoted to sergeant to head District 7 with Cedar City HQ and Sergeant L A Christensen named in charge of Highway Patrol District 4. The changes, part of a planned district system, include eleven new patrolmen forthcoming and examinations set for July 15 at the University of Utah.

W. D. Hammond State Head Commission L. J. Adams Cedar City L. A. Christensen Provo Christensen Adams International Association Or Chiefs of Police T. Earl Hunsakey Logan Box Elder Cache Rats Jack F. Gridley Ogden Davis Weber Morgan North Summit E.R. McDonald Salt Lake City Tooele Salt Lake South Summit Utah Wasatch Duchesne Daggett John L. Sullivan Helper Carbon Emery Grand San Juan Marion Snow Richfield Kho Garfield Piute Wayne Sev’ier Sanpete Juab Kane Iron Washington Beaver Mullard B. C. Hillis P. L. Dow University of Utah R. Whitney Groo State Road Commission International Association of Chiefs of Police WD Hammond Road Commission

County Board Holds Regular July Meeting

County officials met for routine July actions including road right of way requests, county library board duties, school nursery repairs, and tax settlements. The board discussed road improvements from Houwi ch Hollow to O Niel Gulch and authorized deeds, bonds, and sales agreements while appointing constables and approving small tax settlements.

Snain Order Lenne M. Steepleton Sue M. ‘Traphogeh Iron County Turnel Yep Rolce B Arthur Joseph W. L. Adame Parowan H . Tant Pauley Dailey Cedar City Sarquel PF. Leigh N. J. Barlow County Board Joy Wiswald Nursey Ina L. Gardner Cedar Third Ward Favoor Tron County State Road Commission Buckhorn S. J. Whitney Jotal Brock Parowat Marlon A. Roundy Kanarts John D. Parker Kauatuaw

Bee Hive Outing Sets Pine Valley Camp Next Week

The Parowan Stake Bee Hive groups plan a three day outing at Pinevalley Recreation camp in Washington county from Monday to Wednesday. About 200 to 250 Bee Hive girls and leaders from stake wards will attend, with a program of entertainment hiking and games. Merit awards toward the season’s work will be offered, and Me Parowan Wards expect thirty five girls and mothers from East ward and a similar number from West ward to join, departing Monday morning at a brisk pace.

Parowan Stake Pinevalley Washington County Me Parowan

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