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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1937
Page
4
The Parowan Times issued a notice by Warner Mitchell, lessee Entéragam, class mall master at Parawan. The office is at Parawang Ulah, dated October 27, 1916.
Economic highlights note the Social Security Act's good aims yet flawed drafting prompting calls for revision. Court rulings on unemployment and old age provisions spurred renewed public debate, with liberals and conservatives alike urging changes while warning of funding and governance risks.
Sixty enlisted men at Norfolk Navy Training Station passed final exams for admission to the U S Naval Academy in Annapolis. About 130 entered the preparatory course. 12 failed. The successful group will transfer to the Reina Mercedes on arrival July 4, 1927, to begin four years of training toward ensign. The piece lauds Navy opportunities, efficiency, and defense readiness, with quotes from Captain Knox and notes on recent naval events and honors at San Diego and elsewhere.
Little Willie fell ill and his mother cried out to a doctor rushing in. The boy had chewed three dictionary pages after grabbing the book, and though an emetic was given, he uttered no words. The scene captures a comical, chaotic家庭 moment with a medical visit.
A speaker recalls a prior visit to a bank and rejects its lending tactics. The remark hints at distrust of bank practices and the idea of repaying money once promised, reflecting skepticism toward financial institutions.
A traveling circus in three hill towns features a trombone act that fools locals. An old settler warns his son that the performer may not be swallowing the slide trombone, hinting at a hidden trick behind the performance.
Danny, a boy in a school story, reports his teacher is “all right” and admits she knows more than he does. The dialogue captures a playful exchange about intelligence and learning as he settles into school life.
A humorous Pathinder Magazine exchange features Mrs Duff and Mrs Lawrence debating the value of crying. Mrs Duff argues crying yields nothing personal, while Mrs Lawrence says it relieves emotional pressure, and jokes the tears remove trouble from her husband.
A brief exchange recalls a late loan repayment between George and Pegrew I. Jobbs urges repayment of five dollars from last week. George claims the loan was only for a short time and less than half an hour.
A backwoods district representative asserts he eats with a knife only in public where constituents can see him, insisting he does not always use a knife. The remark highlights regional attitudes toward etiquette and public accountability.
A playful early note proclaims a new baby boy and hints at starting a bank account for him. The writer wittily jabs at “het r fund” slang, giving a lighthearted glimpse of family plans and excitement surrounding the birth.
A father complains the new saw is useless while his son Tommy insists it works. Tommy asserts he sawed a brick in two with it this morning, prompting a playful exchange about the tool's worth and a lesson in perspective.
Miss Cayenne rejects flattery yet considers marrying a press agent who praises her beauty and cleverness. The dialogue hints at ambitions and social pretenses in a light, witty exchange.
A reader laments high talk costs to Chicago and asks for a listening-only rate. The exchange notes a $30 charge to reach Chicago and explores whether a special listening option exists for subscribers.
A collage of lines shows a teacher asking Johnnie to leave, hitchhiking chatter from the Reina Mercedes Galleon, a quip about a cavity felt by the tongue, and a dentist's remark about exaggeration. The piece ends with a husband going on strike, attributed to Barth.
A Sunday drive led to bond sales totaling 7,50 currency units aided by locals. Two Parowan youths Orlando Adams and Wickord Bentley joined the Marine Corps as more youths enlisted for the war. A festive gathering hosted by Miss Eva Mitchell and Mrs. John S. Brown honored Leon L. Eccles departing for Fort Douglas. Eva Adams became assistant cashier at Bank of Iron County after Edgar Jones left. Flag Day was observed in Parowan with a preparedness committee program and dance.
Terminalia was an ancient Roaman festival held annually in honor of Terminus the boundary god. Neighbors from adjoining lands gathered at boundary stones to offer sacrifices after which they feasted danced and played games.
Card advertising the SHAY, MARSDEN & SHAY law firm offices located at A Plug Bank Building in Cedar City Parowan. The text emphasizes the firm’s address and professional legal services.
May 21 opening for serial mapping uses aerial photographs from airplanes covering 1714 square miles of Utah farming land under the AAA plan. Map areas include 753 in Cox Elder, 438 in Cache, 93 in Pavis, 309 in Salt Lake, and 121 in Weber. The method enlarges photographs to scale to form precise farm boundaries and shows trees, buildings, roads, and streams. It is cheaper and more accurate than older methods and can document many farms over years.
Cedar valley 4-H Sheep club led by Gene Halterman showcased at the Inter Mountain Junior Fat Stock Show in Salt Lake City last week. Clyde Bryant and George Halterman sold lambs to Utah Wool Marketing, Hotel Utah, and other Salt Lake buyers. Bryant’s 29 lambs averaged about 69 pounds and $9.35 per lamb. Halterman’s 30 lambs averaged 64 pounds with several sales reported to Market firms in Salt Lake City.
Four delegates from Ivan County join 41 Club leaders at Utah State University Logan for a four day course from June 14 to June 16. D. P. Murray announces selections for outstanding work in service activities. Sessions cover assemblies, discussion groups, project demonstrations, nature hikes, and tours. Delegates return home June 19 with insights from rural youth survey and extension staff.
Winners at the 4-H show earned prizes across divisions led by Clyde Bryant who placed first in the Suffolk ram class and first in the three-ram entry car lot. George Kaklerma captured second in the Suffolk class and second in the car lot. The toys collected $23.00 in prize money.
The Clinch river rises in southwestern Virginia, flows into Tennessee, runs between Clinch mountain and Powell mountain, and joins the Holstein Kingston to form the Teancwet river.
A stirring lyrics arose after a maritime wreck off the Massachusetts coast. Writer S. UHord witnessed the disaster of two schooners, and the crew saved by breeches buoy prompted the creation of the song Throw Out the Lifeline.
A Basutoland river, reportedly called Tsejorbatl or similar, is described as a small mountain stream with a terrifying name that is said to mean it tests people.
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