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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1941
Page
4
The Parowan Pub and Printing Co publishes weekly under Robert B. Milshell as lessee. It is entered as second class mail matter at the Parowan Utah post office.
A broad wartime column urges fire prevention to save lives and property, citing the National Board of Fire Underwriters and the Army Navy alliance. It contrasts fire risk with military strategy, questions Army modernization, and notes generals’ aging ranks and the need for mobile, mechanized forces. It cites air power versus sea power theories and critiques entrenched infantry doctrine as Europe war lessons unfold.
A humorous fragment circulates with odd dialogue and misread phrases about a young man visiting a daughter, hollow scales, and shopkeeper banter. The scene shifts to a bride and salesman discussing twins and furniture, mixing wordplay and surreal lines for a comic newspaper snippet.
A fragmentary exchange shows a confrontational moment between a dirty faced office boy and an elevator man. The blunt question about personal affairs hints at a dispute and class tension in a workplace setting.
A terse line reflects one narrator insisting there are many girls who could make him happier, yet they would not. The exchange centers on Jim's response that the difficulty lies in finding a girl who would.
A fragmented note reflects confusion about gains from an investment and mentions the Stork Exchange and Vietnam in a cryptic exchange. The text implies a realization or query about value and returns and notes a mismatched or garbled message.
At the regular Ci city council meeting last night Anna Adams David P Dar sow Mrs David Sharp R Bent Jey and J Alma Benson were named to serve on this year’s Fourth of July committee. An election in Paragonah approved a $5000 bond for electric transmission and distribution rings by 53 to 1.
State Youth Administrator Rulon Howells notes a May trend showing over 100 percent turnover from NYA to private industry in Utah. NYA work experience and related training are in demand, with youth securing defense jobs paying six to ten dollars daily. Four months prior, more than one fifth of the 2453 NYA participants left for private work, while 1485 pursued related training essential to defense industries.
The death rate from child bearing among American mothers stands at four per thousand, higher than most European nations but lower than several years ago in this country. Reindeer milk ranks richest among eleven milks in the 1938 federal yearbook of agriculture.
A respondent on a jury questions influence from lawyers and the judge. He says he is not swayed by legal arguments, only by the defendant's appearance and conduct, and he declares, If he ain't done nothing, why's he here, then finds them all guilty.
A teacher bans candy and gum during school. Suspecting a limp in Jimmie’s cheek, she asks him if he is eating candy or chewing gum. He replies that he is simply soaking and priming to eat at recess.
Weather outlook says there were enough sunny days to dry out bed clothes before the next rain, perfect for camping. The terse forecast emphasizes clear skies and peak warmth enhancing outdoor activities.
A lighthearted exchange unfolds as two colored boys argue about ghosts. One doubts ghosts exist while the other claims to have seen one the previous night. The risible reply notes the specter is just falling behind, but rapidly.
In Boston the Old North Church tablet marks where Paul Revere waited for the signal. A playful aside questions why the Old North Church was chosen for hanging rain, reflecting a light tone about historic landmarks.
A skeptical reader questions a statement attributed to the American Automobile Association claiming men can park a car properly but women cannot. The inquiry challenges the basis and cites examples or counterexamples of women parking properly, seeking clarification on evidence or demonstrations.
A brief note describes interactions with an owner figure who dismisses language barriers as part of a humorous or boastful exchange. It emphasizes attitudes toward language and identity without broader context or consequence.
A short quip between Tom and his spouse presents a playful exchange about affection after marriage, hinting at changes in feelings. The dialogue fragment implies a lighthearted test about ongoing romance.
A young boy writes a letter to his mother asking how to spell pudding. The finished note reads Dear grandmaster. Thanks for the money you gave me. Tam pudding it in my bane. The item reads as a playful misspelling tale from a family moment.
Two boys debate spelling blind pig as a joke about a blind pig with two eyes. The exchange hinges on a pun and the miscount of letters.
A college exchange shows a frosh asking a sophomore how long he has shaved. The sophomore replies four years, and the frosh confesses cutting himself both times, highlighting a playful rite-of-passage moment.
A fragmentary line hints at a man questioning another about meat trade. The exchange suggests awareness of a recent ox tail sale and implies a missing beef supply. The dialogue captures a rural or domestic scene with limited readable context.
A teacher asks how to define Consense. Johany replies with a surreal image of an elephant hanging from a cliff, tail tied to a daisy, blending whimsy with a question about meaning.
A clipped remark about audiences being glued to their seats is cited in a lighthearted, quippy fashion. The line reflects a stagecraft tone and suggests a playful take on audience engagement.
More than 147000 trees were planted for windbreaks and erosion control by Utah and Nevada farmers. Species include Russian olive 42000 Siberian Elm 33000 Blue Spruce 12000 Cedar 11000 Green Ash 9000 and others. Floyd of Utah State Agricultural College notes protection from rodents grazing and wind, irrigation needs and fencing. Proprietary names and organizations cited include J Whitney Floyd, Ham Peterson, and Utah State Agricultural Extension Service.
A marketing committee of 11 members has been appointed to study ways for Utah residents to obtain better pricing for their products and to develop improved methods of product disposition. The group aims to boost market efficiency and support farmers in selling produce effectively.
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