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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1936
Page
4
The valley faces a three week pea picking period tied to a large harvest. With 50 to 60 students missing school last September 3 to help harvest, officials consider delaying opening or shortening Christmas break to balance harvest work with the academic calendar. Advocates say the pea industry benefits students and farmers and urge a workable plan that preserves schooling.
A dramatic notice warns that reckless driving on American highways destroys thousands of lives monthly. It cites the recent Fourth of July period where hundreds died in accidents, underscoring a national tragedy without limits on casualties.
A provincial essay warns that fires and fireworks claim fewer lives than motor vehicle crashes, stressing preventable roots like carelessness and ignorance. It urges law, public opinion, and education to curb accidents, arguing every individual bears responsibility to reduce fatalities.
The United States dominates life insurance with about 104 billion dollars in force, more than the rest of the world combined and four times Europe. In New York alone there is 5,009,000,000 more in force than the United Kingdom. The piece links this to financial fortitude and investment strength before turning to political quips about Republicans and a hypothetical Landslide.
A series of naval anecdotes recounts Charles Wilson’s heroism aboard the Gunboat Carondelet, the naming of destroyer EP-408 Wilson, shipbuilding shifts to steel, Annapolis lineage, Taboga Bill the giant shark, the commission pennant, and Malta mine camouflage in World War I, ending with the clever use of oil drums to mislead U boats near Malta.
Republicans poised to command the next Senate as 34 seats face reelection. Even if Republicans win all contests, Democrats would hold a slim majority of two. Thirteen races are in the South where no Democratic primary is needed for election.
The National Committee on 4 H work announces a prize trip for a Utah 4 H club boy and a gift to the National Club Congress. The fifteenth Congress is part of the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago from November 27 to December 5. Armour's Livestock Bureau provides 140 dollars for the award. Blaine Club Leader D P Murray will present the prize to a standout in livestock projects and other activities. He is a son of John C Benson, former resident of the community.
The 1916 Iron County Fair plans to showcase farm produce livestock and minerals with races at the fair grounds. Trainers from Cedar City are preparing horses for the event. A reception hosts Warren Pendleton and his bride while John Dalton welcomes a baby girl. Warren to become high school principal at Orderville. Alma Esplin aids county farming demonstrations and will teach at B A O this winter.
Franklin Building and Loan Company files suit in District Court Iron County Utah against Walter C Mitchell Mary C Mitchell and Rulon F Starley and others as State Land Board members. Property in Parowan City Lot 2 Block 3 Plat A size 12 by 14 rods to be sold August 1936 at noon at the courthouse front door Parowan. Sale price in lawful money. Sheriff Haldane Christenson signs. Attorney Jaren Ix Jones Salt Lake City.
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