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Newspaper

Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1931

Page

5

Parowan Men at Fort Douglas Training Camp

Fort Douglas Utah July 16 two Parowan men Eldon W Adams and Richard McAllister Fenton joined a citizen's training camp for 202 enrollees. The final two weeks include firing on range with rifle automatic rifle machine gun and pistol plus field problems and physical training.

Fort Douglas Utah Parowan Eldon W. Adams Richard McAllister Fenton Leiutenant William F. Dean Thirty-eighth U. S. Infantry Marne Citizens Military Training Camp U. & Infantry East Lake City H. C. Price Salt Lake City John A. Stewart Wes Point

Naval miscellany items and naval figures noted

The excerpt lists Navy statistics from July 1931 including enlistment, ration costs, and Dental Corps strength. It notes Guam population growth since 1901, an aviation unit at the Naval Academy, weather broadcasts, time signals, and an interior aerial survey of Alaska. It briefly mentions a destroyer crew aiding Russian orphans and a family visit to Zion Park by Bishop Mitchell and his wife with children.

Navy Dental Corps U. S. Navy Naval Academy Guam Annapolis Interior Department Alaskan Ui. U. S. Childs Constantinople

Beauty Expert Lulu Peek Coming to Mercantile Store

Local women are invited to Para-720 Mercantile next week to consult with beauty specialist Lulu Peek. Dr Joseph and manager Arthur oseph announce the event offering free private booth consultations on modern beauty trends, with no charges due to special arrangements. Appointments are limited to one week.

Lulu Peek Arthuroseph Peek Ie Dorothy Ferting Ar. Joseph

Five Mile camp draws crowds for pleasant evenings

The Five Mile camp proves popular with ovnnspeople and visitors each warm afternoon, with two to three groups gathering nightly. Families such as Adams, Griffith, Wiltsey, and others enjoyed recent evenings, while reflections on human nature and wealth close the piece.

Locals and Personal News Air in Small Town

Alexander Matheson visited from Saidvalley this week to see friends and relatives. Mrs Clair Lowder from Los Angeles has been here several days and returned to the coast. Golda Rasmussen Brunner is visiting the Join T. Rasmussen family from California. Hilda Lowder is working for Bruby cafe in Fang witch. Alice Afton Adame left for Salt Lake City with Mrs Clambell Grifirth for a few weeks. Howard Pritchard left for Salt Lake City seeking employment. Mamie D. Gordon left for Salt Lake City with the Gove family. Milo Rowley and wife welcomed a new baby girl born Saturday night. Alice Taylor and brother Donald with Elmo Mortensen returned from California to visit.

Air Mfra Aliss Afton Adame Mrs. Clambell Griffirth Salt Lake City Skiss Alice Taylor Donald Elmo Mortensen California

Keep It Coming Says Isaac Lemmon

Former townsman Isaac Lemmon writes from North Hollywood dated July 11 urging continued support for The Times with the line keep it coming. He notes scarce funds, few dollars earned, cold nights but pleasant days, and widespread unemployment with a hopeful sign of occasional pay. He ends with wishing success to friends at home.

Isaac Lemmon North Hollywood the Times

World War Expedients Replace Money In War Turbulence

During WWI wartime economies used base metals gilded to resemble gold and silver, printed wood, compressed pulp, salt, wool, velvet and stamped leather as currency. Postage stamps circulated in transparent cases as money. Shoe leather money issued by local post offices appeared in parts of Europe.

Warrioz Germany Austria

Reception Given for Recently Married Couple Thornton

An informal reception was held at the parents home in Bronday for Mr. and Mrs. Byron Thornton soon after their marriage in Salt Lake City. About forty guests, including relatives and school friends, enjoyed a social evening and refreshments. Mrs. Thornton was formerly Luella Bouck of Magna. Thornton planned to travel to Nevada for work while his wife remained until about the 24th when he would return for her. Also included is a digest of "facts nobody knows" from Collier's with items on radium costs, a state supreme court judge, and other brief notes, and a report of Mrs Adams and Miss Helen Stich visiting and accompanying the Adamses to Zion Park and return.

Bronday Byron Thornton Salt Lake City Thornton Luella Bouck Magna Nevada Aira Paul SM. Adams Aliss Helen Stich Montpelier Idaho

Parowan Girl Weds Cedar City Man in July Ceremony

Gerald Wade of Cedar City and Della Dalton of Parowan were married July 3 with Bishop H L Adams officiating. The couple, daughter of Eugene and Mrs Dalton, left for Monticello where Wade will work for several weeks. The Times extends best wishes to the newlyweds as they begin their life together. John T. Mitchell returned from Salt Lake City with his daughter Maude Norton. she will stay here for a while.

Gerald Wade Cedar City Della Dalton Pare- Wale H. L. Adams Eugene M. Dalton Monticello Wade the Times John T. Mitchell Maude Norton Salt Lake City

Juvenile misperceptions of art lesson from Rodin tale

In a plea for art appreciation in public schools Walter Cateson recalls a Rodin museum visit. Teen visitors misidentify sculptures and joke about The Thinker and The Thinker’s companions. One boy, after a pause, offers a serious note about the hardship of the Jews and Moses leading them out of Egypt.

Walter Cateson Rodin Mauseum Cers Calais Coxey Moses Persia

North Pole Shifts Toward North America, 7 Inches yearly

A National Research Council bulletin claims the North Pole is moving south toward the Arctic coast of North America at about seven inches per year. WW D Lambert of the East and Geodetic Survey suggests a possible link to small changes in Earth's shape. The piece also notes urban concentration shifts, with New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia housing about one tenth of the U.S. population today.

North Pole Arctic North America National Research Council WW. D. Lambert East and Geodetic Survey United States New York Chicago Philadelphia

Lipstick and Fashion Lines Stir Debate on Gender Appeal

A playful notice discusses lipstick for men amid fashion shifts as women expand wardrobe choices. It notes a boundary on dresses while acknowledging evolving styles and social expectations in lodges.

General MacArthur anecdote on leadership during war

Floyd Gibons recalls a wartime meeting with General MacArthur then a brigadier general. He wore a black sweater and stood by a line of machine guns while visiting Sac Arthur with Brazier Hunt and Lincoln Eyre. MacArthur insisted on risking his life alongside six men to prove his commitment.

MacArthur Floyd Gibons Brazier Hunt Lincoln Eyre Sac-Arthur Persamiliy Lorre

Dinner Table Chef and Lap Dogs Gain Treatments

A quirky dialogue notes a chef praised as one of the smartest men, while jests highlight skepticism about his practical skills. Aramatica Magazine reports beauty treatments for landers and pets, offering scented shampoos and pedicures as part of a growing pet care trend.

Landers Aramatica

Relatives Visit in Salt Lake City and Nearby Family

Claude Pendleton, visiting Salt Lake City to spend time with relatives and friends, recently returned from the city. Elva Bentley Wadaworth and her infant are in town from Las Vegas, likely escaping Nevada heat while visiting family here.

Las Vegas Nevada City

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Tisiter Price Bishop Coodness Martowe Tore Tinssia Five Mile L. J. Adams Wm. Marsden W. L. Adams W. MW. Mitchel Mortensen Morris Wimme Wiltseys Adams Kurt, Miller D. A. Matheson David Matheson Peter Alexander Matheson Saidvalley McLlie Mr. Clark Kanab Golda Rasmussen Brunner T. Rasmussen Hilda Lowder Fangwitch Fk Ila Mrs. Bruby Howard Pritchard Mamie Qgrion Gove Tan Mr. and Mirs Milo Rowley George R. Gunn Witter Anna Arizona Chester James C. Hobinpson Collier’s Supreme Court Florence E. Allen Ohio Uncle Sam Department of Justice Washington Lodzes Alts Claude Pendleton Sie, Elva Bentley Wadaworth and Clay Dalton Durabie Keds Marsden Toggery Lulu Peck Dorothy Perkinus Parowan Merc. Co Leigh Furniture & Carpet Company
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