Filing Dates Show State Primary Contests Across Counties
Filing results indicate several county and state posts with contests mainly in the Democratic and Republican tickets. Despite general state quiet, Iron County shows few races while others attract candidates two to three months ahead of the September primary. Incumbents seek reelection for county and legislative seats, with key nominations in four year and two year commissioner races and county attorney. Names include Walter H. Bulloch, Frank B. Wood, H. Marvin Tones, F. Leigh, Clarence E. Miller, Raymond H. Lunt, Clarence Laceraux, J. H. Messer, John M. Foster, Rishay, Alex K. Kolla, Glenn E. Snow, and Claude Hirschi. Pope of Washington county incumbents Snow and Hirschi listed for state senate and county offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priory Electon
Miah
Iron County
Littie
Walter H. Bulloch
Frank B. Wood
H. Marvin Tones
Bud) Leigh
Clarence E. Miller
Raymond H.lunt
Clarence Lancreaux
J. H. Messer
John M. Fostes
Shay
Alex KL. Kolla
Justice of the Peace
Cedar City
Artine Nelson
Glenn E. Snow
Claude Hirschi
Washington County
Snow
Dixie Junior College
St. George
Hiirschi
Bane
Hurricane
Aeon
Washington
Tron County
Forest Fire Score Board July 2 1940 Dixie National Forest
Record lists causes of fires in Dixie National Forest to date 1940 with man caused and lightning caused totals. Details show outside and local groups including fishermen hunters miners stockmen timber operators and other people as causes along with campfires and forest land and private land factors. Fire hazard rising as fuels dry.
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Dixie National Forest
Atteage
Union Meeting Sunday in Cedar City First Ward
The regular monthly union meeting of the Parowan Stake will be held Sunday afternoon in the Cedar City First Ward chapel. It begins at 1 o clock and includes the Sunday School, Genealogical Society, Bishopric, and High Council activities.
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Ding
Parowan
T Neen
Cedar City 1St Ward
Siakw
Edeward Parry
Genealogical Society
Bishopries
High Council
Drowning of Vernon Platt at Cascade Pool in Washington
Vernon Platt, 22, of Kararra, drowned about 6 30 Thursday morning in the Cascade swimming pool. He was with six friends returning from a dance when he sank after entering the water. Russell Neilson saw the sinking and warned others who thought it a joke. Rodney Neilson dived to recover the body. Dr. A W McGregor and bystanders failed to revive him after more than two hours. A bruise over his left eye and lung bleeding suggested injury while diving.
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Vernon Platt
Kararra
Cascade
Washington
Utah
Platt
Russell Neilson
Rodney Neilson
A. W. McGregor
St. George
B A G Commences Short Defence Courses At College
Branch Agricultural college offers free defense training in four trades under National Defense Program. Courses target welders cutters motorized equipment mechanics aircraft workers and draftsmen. Started July 19 and available for unemployed or WPA workers with paid options. Participants must agree to accept assignments nationwide.
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Branch Agricultural College
National Defense Program
Henry Ovechansley
CG B Cooley
Bienen
D South Main
Pioneer Day Passes Quietly in Parowan
Utah town observes Pioneer Day with D U B F and local wards assisting at Rock Church. Morning meeting drew many as program remained near last week’s plan. Afternoon lawn events at the Library offered games and refreshments. Daughters of Pilonzers and relic-room visits marked the day as residents sought mountain escapes from heat.
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Utah
D. U. BF
Old Rock
Daughters of Pilonzers
County Valuation Comparisons Given by County Assessor Hillman Daley
County assessor Hillman Daley reports a gain of 189 145 in Iron County's assessed valuation for 1940 over 1939, driven by utilities levies. The figures show 1939 totals for Iron County general property and utilities at 2 690 131 and 4 632 100 for utilities, while 1940 totals rise to 9 859 276 with higher utility assessments and general property values. Parowan, Cedar City, Paragonah, and Kanarra show varied 1939 and 1940 valuations, with totals listed for each locale.
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Hillman Daley
Iron County
State Tax Commission
Iran County
Parowan City
Utities
Assestor
Cedar City Limits
Paragonah Town
Utilities
Kanarra Town
First Registration Day August 18 Held for Voters
Registration opens to all voters moving toward the November election. First day of eligibility is Tuesday August 18 with seven subsequent dates for August September October registrations. Primary voters must register in August for the September 3 primary and those newly eligible may register again for six days after August.
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Soree
Jore
Raig Ward Still Going Great as Tennis Player
Craig Ward son of Rex C Ward of Salt Lake City starred in the Tribune Municipal meet where 1200 players entered. He teamed with Bob Lence to win the boys doubles crown, earning gold medals. The pair won state tourney and were unbeaten by Utah players, losing only to elite California teams. Craig also claimed Roosevelt High school championship since moving to Salt Lake City.
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Salt Lake
Craig Ward
Rex C. Ward
Salt Lake City
Craig
Bob Lence
Utah
California
Lence
Roosevelt High
Notice to Parowan Milling Company Members
Notice to owners of Parowan Milling Company urging all members to attend a meeting on Monday July 29 1840 at the city offices Parowan to consider sale of the milling firm and real estate. Officers request presence for members to express their opinions. Signed Waller C Mileheil.
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Parowan Milling Company
Parowan
Waller C. Mileheil
Irrigation Water Supply Dips Below Normal Across State
State Engineer T A Humpherys reports irrigation water supply this year ranges from 40 to 100 percent of normal stream flow, about 90 percent of last year’s level. Reservoir storage is down 472000 acre feet from last year, with Echo and Moonlake reservoirs most at risk, while many counties expect varied crop yields and water availability.
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T. A. Humpherys
Echo and
Moonlake
Beaver
Millard
Sanpete
Carbon
Iron County
Rich
Utah
Wasatch
Cache
Boxelder
Me Ber
Davis
Salt Lake
Duchesne
Sevier
Removal of 3000 Doe Deer Contemplated
Washington County News reports a meeting of big game groups endorsing the removal of 3000 doe deer from the Tixie Forest to protect range. The State Board of High Game Control approved the plan after reports of overstocking. Proposals include issuing 3000 doe permits with the buck season, sale timing, and up to five permits per hunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County News
Tixie Forest
State Board of Hig Game Contral
Parowan Exchange Club meeting urged for July second
OTICE AIL members of the Parowan Exchange club are urgently requested to be at the club's meeting at Taylor's Cafe Monday noon, July 2. Vital matters of business must be taken care of by the officers to have as many present as possible. L. J. Adams, President. Dr. and Mrs. James Green of Los Angeles are visiting here and own property in the city. Their lot on Center street is being cleaned and the frontage improved.
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Parowan Exchange Club
Taylor's Cafe
L. J. Adams
James Green
Los Angeles
City
Center Street
State Road Commission Improves Local Roads
State Road Commission plans $10,000 for grading and structures on 312 miles of Pine Valley summit between Milford and Garrison in Beaver County with local equipment support. Parowan canyon and Bear Valley road projects totaling about $7,500 and similar funding focus widen secondary routes into outside counties as Hammond announces.
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W. D. Hammond
State Road Commission
Pine Valley Summit
Milford
Garrison
Beaver County
Tron County
Parowan Canyon
Road Commission
Iron County
Bear Valley
Paragonah
Panguitch
Hammond
Social Security Agent to Visit Cedar City Monthly
A representative from the Richfield office of the Social Security Board will visit Cedar City on the last Tuesday of each month. Hours are 9:30 to 12:00 with services including issuing original numbers, duplicating lost cards, processing claims for lump sum and monthly benefits, and providing general information to employers and the public. Residents may apply for unemployment benefits via the Department of Placement and Unemployment Insurance or contact the county Public Welfare office for old age assistance.
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Richfield
Swial Security Board
Cedar City
Sherman H. Ruesen
Department of Placement and Unemployment Insurance
Union Pacific
Salt Lake City
County Public Welfare Office
Federal
Iron County
Cattle Thieves Bound Over To District Court
Four Panguitch men Herbert Hatch Wilford Biglow Tyler Thompson and William Broadhead were bound over to district court after waiving a preliminary hearing in Justice Rey Adams court. They are charged with maliciously killing another's animal, a felony, after being arrested by Deputy Sheriff J. Lowe Barton at the head of Little Creek Canyon. Bond set at 500 each, all released after posting.
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Panguitch
Sherrift J. Lowe Barton
Baragonah
Rey H. Adams
District Court
Herbert Hatch
Wilford Biglow
Tyler Thompson
Wileiem Broadhead
Barton
Little Creek Canyon
Thomas W. Jones
Paragonahi
Bond
Many Horses Coming Here For Race Meet
Utah race enthusiasts report horses arriving for a big three day event at Patowan with plans for stable reservations. A new 24 foot grandstand section rises as work follows to complete seating, roofing, and sun shading. A starting gate is being built to speed racing, while para mutual betting is retooled for profitability. City approval allows closing Center Street for carnival activities with entertainment daily at the track and Brown Derby dances each evening.
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Utah
Patowan
East End
Para-Mutual
Ue Poths
Wm. M. Dalton
Las Vegas
Conserti
Center Street
Main
First West
Misa Queens
Both Wards Plan Sunday Evening Services in August
Parowan Ward M I A and Parowan Wards will hold regular Sunday evening services in August. Programs will be at the ward chapel or nearby lawns on Sunday evenings, August 4. Details appear next week in the Times. Mr S C Mortensen and his grandson David Cartwright left Friday for a visit to Wells Mortensen in Wyoming and may visit Yellowstone National Park.
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Parowan Ward M. I. ‘A
Ward Chapel
the Times UW
S.C. Mortensen
Mirto and Cue
Danid Cartwright
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Yany
Forest Fire Score Board
Pnion Meeting
Cedar First Ward
Eanarra
B.A. G
Pacowan Valley
Harrell Dallin
Mex Milo Biortersep
Delta
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