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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1938
Page
4
The Parowan Times, published weekly by Parowan Pub. and Printing Co., is edited by W. Warner Mitchell, with Leslie as lessee. It is entered as second class mail matter at the Parowan Utah post office on October 27, 1915.
A farmer speaks to resilience amid global turmoil about food security and the rewards of farming. He notes that despite uneven returns and limits, the home and meals secured by farming bring lasting value and purpose, as conditions shift and tomorrow remains uncertain.
The piece argues Hitler uses staged demands to crush Czech resistance and justify military pressure. It notes Czech government concessions, Henlein ties to Berlin, and German alliance moves with Poland France and Russia. It warns of a European war risk and the disruption of Europe’s fragile calm as May 21 troop movements near Czechoslovakia suggest either bluff or growth of German strength.
The column notes locust trees bloom beautifuly but heavy snow damaged many hard woods while evergreens and apples fared better. Parowan’s farmers praised irrigation and pasturing practices, and gardening is advised for idle spenders. Iris at the Heaps impress with room to grow. Memorial Day kept shops open, while locals report petty thefts and warnings about English politics and the Chamberlain cabinet crisis.
The article traces how early potters in China inspired Western ceramics after 17th century trade links with the Orient. It notes English experiments turning into eighteenth century china with Bow works and Derby ownership shifts from Bow to Derby by 1776, shaping the era’s character.
The article surveys Death Valley’s extreme features with lows 280 feet below sea level and peaks, 11 325 feet high, noting 134 degrees Fahrenheit in shade and one to one and four tenths inches of annual precipitation. It then shifts to the philosopher's stone, recounting ancient alchemy claims of transmuting metals and curing ills, linking Greek origins to medieval beliefs. It ends with a rabbit disease overview and a note on U.S. county structure.
May 29 1918 issue notes Enoch Turten awarded contract to raze old M M Co store building and erect Bark of Iron County hall in Hallace. Local draft each man 18 to 25 registered June 5. Andrew Jensen 34 died after two day illness. Farewell parties held for boys joining Camp Lewis. Family of Twenty Or sons mourns at 44th birthday. Lawn party at Mitchells for leaving soldiers. Bayles and Pendleton commemorations. Clara Benson Luella Lowder hosted for Don Pendleton.
The Toy Genson couple cheer the Monday birth of a baby boy. News relay notes Lorin and Oscar Orton, Le mowley, and Earl Skougard arriving in France. Parowan Equitable Coop plans to manage summer lumber from several mills including Orton & Wards head of Little Creek, with Parowan M. & M. Co to process Mitchell mill output.
Director William Peterson of Utah State Agricultural College extension service outlines crop insurance for wheat as a key tool in national policy. A reserve of wheat would be stored to be drawn upon by 1038urT rd wheat growers facing yield losses from drought flood hail disease and other unavoidable causes.
Iron County Utah district court notice states Parowan Auto Company holders voted to dissolve and surrender charter. Hearing set for June 21 1938 at 2 pm in Parowan Court House. Objections may be filed prior to hearing.
Officials finalize plans for the Second Annual Inter-mountain Juniors Fat Stock show at North Salt Lake June 7 8 and 9 with registration June 5 6 by county agents 4 H members and teachers. A parade led by the Bog Elder high school band will start at 2 p m June 7 from North Temple and Main. Governors and local officials are expected to attend and judging will begin with lambs hogs and cattle, with prizes and sales arranged.
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