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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1939
Page
3
An old article notes soap as one of man’s oldest products and traces its evolution from prehistoric wax-based methods to modern factory processes highlighting engineering skill and efficiency in soap production.
Florence A. Cowles in the Cleveland Flain Dealer traces Lucretia to Lucretis and Lucy as fight names from Latin meaning bringer of light. It likely stems from Lusifer, the morning star. A misinterpretation in Christian theology linked Lucifer to the Latin name before the fall, explaining the phrase as proud as Lucifer. Also notes temple priests as keepers of early libraries.
Chicago Blackhawks owner McLaughlin defends management under Paul Thompson and coach Carl Voss. He notes early season disorganization, preseason drills, and a push to trade for new talent plus strict gymnastic training. Next year aims to deliver top hockey and develop promising youngsters.
The Santa Anita Handicap traced its roots to 1917 under Jim Cofroth in Tijuana, later moving to Agua Caliente then Arcadia as California legalized betting. Early purses grew from 100 to 100000, with notable winners including Bo Frank, Mulciber, Rebuke, Russtar, Atherstone, Catlaris and Sir Harry, before changes faded from memory.
Boxing notes preview a June bout as Jon Louis defends the heavyweight crown against Tony Galento promoted by Mike Jacobs. Louis is praised as a dynamite puncher while Galento is portrayed as a colorful rough-and-ready fighter whose publicity appeal could boost gate receipts despite questions about his ability.
The Chicago Cubs at Avalon California called their first full squad with five former captains from NL teams listed: Ely Herman, Gabby Hartnett, Woody English, Gus Mancuso and Dick Bartell. English held the Cubs captaincy 1932 to 1936 before a Brooklyn trade. Mancuso and Bartell arrived in a major deal from the Giants and Phillies respectively. Manager Hartnett expects all players to stay sharp and competitive.
Graham Babcock of Paterson New Jersey spoke at the Adventurers' Club rostrum recounting a 1913 August trek in the Ramapo mountains. He ignored a crossing tender's warning and found himself surrounded by vipers on a boulder above a cliff, leaping to safety amid a swarm of rattlers and narrowly escaping with only scratches after a desperate scramble through bushes and down to a pine needle bed.
The Morgan horse traces to Justin Morgan who kept a Springfield tavern before moving to Randolph Vermont in 1789. The famed stallion Figure died, later renamed Been Traced to Other Breeds Justin Morgan, stood about 14 hands high and weighed 980 pounds with a dark bay coat and distinctive short back and long fore shoulders. Historians differ on bloodlines, citing possible Arab, Barb, Turkish, or thoroughbred influences.
The Sewing Circle offers Pattern 1820 for a filet crochet design featuring roses suitable for chair sets, scarf ends, or buffet decor. Includes directions and charts, listing required materials. Send 35 cents in coins with name and address to The Sewing Circle New Craft Dept. 22 Eighth Avenue New York NY.
The piece recalls youth mischief and notes adults struggle with self restraint. It cites the National Safety Council data on 1937 workplace accidents: 33 percent involve hands and fingers, 23 percent legs and feet, 19 percent trunk injuries, with arms 11 percent, head 6 percent, eyes 2 percent, and 5 percent from general accidents.
A guide urges light exertion and simple affordable steps to shed fat. It recommends small dietary changes emphasizing vegetables and fruits, plus a daily teaspoon of a Kroben water solution. The piece claims a medical basis and hints at non miracle results with steady effort.
A Babson paraphrase notes the modern goal of many as riding along rather than pulling the load. The remark highlights a shift in work ethos and individual initiative attributed to Roger W. Babson.
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