02 May 1917
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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1917
Page
1
Severe weather dominated the week with heavy rain and snow slowing road work and brick yard tasks. Farmers rush to plant gardens and expand crops while stock moves to mountain ranges for feed. New births include a baby boy and a baby girl, with families celebrating.
Gifford Pinchot argues that safety for the United States and its Allies depends on American farmers increasing food production and reducing waste. He warns that German submarine threats and hunger could force harsh terms, urging fair prices for farmers and robust relief to secure democracy and victory. The piece notes severe snow and wet conditions impacting local readers.
District court sessions report multiple cases including Utah v Bud Heybern with felony charge of Carnal knowledge of a female over thirteen, arraignment completed, plea deferred to Thursday morning. Other cases adjourned or continued for further hearings, with proceedings recorded by court stenographer and counsel.
A garbled April weather report notes scattered showers and a warm spell with one stormy period on the 30th. The record mentions a court hearing on a defendant's motion for a new trial, property disputes, and adjournments in Leon County. Local directory changes and telecommunication repairs are cited alongside community news from Yor.
A club dance last Friday drew a liberal turnout from the pool of attendees, with patrons delighted by the event. Proceeds go to the Chuck Plang pay fund, and a further dance is planned next Friday evening at the opera house. A committee of ladies prepared refreshments and aimed to make the dance a notable social highlight for a worthy cause.
The Parowan Item and Coke Company votes to issue 2200 shares at 190 each and hold a special meeting Saturday night to draft articles of incorporation and set up the first year board. Directors named include Chis ghdame, J IF Gurr, Qecar 2 Liman, 3 & Botan, WL Adame, A W Oriltsad, Alex H. Rollo. Local interest grows and stock requests come from outland parcels. stock will be disposed of once papers filed with the Secretary of State.
Ed W Bentley son of Belyrard Bentley of dia cei volunteers to join the United States Army. He is the first Iron County boy to enlist and is praised for loyalty to his birth county. Bentley has attended school at Provo and is assigned to Fort Dowlas for duty.
A local committee of girls in town organizes a social dance this Friday to sway the town’s male population to bring their sweethearts or wives. The event features Blanch Dalton Lilian Grion Mart Orton and others, urging attendees to listen to counsel and dress for the occasion.
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