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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1934
Page
4
The Parowan Times weekly edition notes W. Warner Mitenen as lessee of a second class mail route. Official post office record dated October 27, 1918 lists the formality of the service and the temporary nature of the change.
A reflective piece on the tireless routine of a mother balancing home duties and family care. It laments the lack of rest in a 16 hour day and questions industrial or social changes that would remove unemployment within the maternal class.
The piece argues travelers are favoring nearby destinations over Europe due to exchange rates and political unrest. It highlights Mexico as an appealing, modern tourist option with favorable currency value and growing highway and services, alongside broader North American exploration. It also notes improvements for livestock exhibits and suggests planting poplar trees for future shade and water access.
In the Fifth Judicial District Court of Litah Utah Lion County the estates of William Bentley and Lovina M Bentley Deceased. Creditors must present claims with vouchers to John W Bentley Administrator at Parowan Utah or via mail by June 30 1934. Morris Matheson Attorneys Cedar City Parowan Utah. April 18 1934. Mr Lynn Greenway from Zion National Park this week.
The Federal Land Bank of Berkeley sues Amelia Burton and others in Iron County Utah. Sheriff Lewis R. Fire will sell on June 2 at Iron County Courthouse to satisfy a lien on parcels 1 2 and 3 plus water rights and appurtenances. District Court case John J MecGeurick Fisher Harris v Creole Minut Co noted.
Reader advertisements offer a lo t of items for sale including a one ton Dodge Truck from Kopp’s Garage Cedar City and various farm implements in Parowan Tarowan. Also advertised are white leghorn cockerels blood tested and priced per week, plus a returned book sought by its owner.
The article surveys postwar naval arms limits and the cost structure of ships noting eighty five percent of ship costs go to labor and materials. It details the Macon airship with its dimensions engines and unique features including a duralumin framework and a blue jacket nickname. It also highlights the Naval Observatory library and timekeeping precision plus past expeditions and solar eclipse observations.
Utah counties receive 200 tons of dry poison bait from the federal government to combat grasshopper outbreaks. Director William Peterson notes funds cover the bait while state counties provide crude molasses and distribution. Tooele, Sevier, Sanpete, Juab, Garfield, Cache, Box Elder, and Weber counties report heavy infestation and prepare local coordination for the eradication effort.
Public auction at the Iron County Utah courthouse front door Parowan on May 21 1934 at 12 noon for a 1924 Over land coach Motor No 593679 owned by Guy N Butler Ewing Nebraska to satisfy labor and material charges by W Scott Mitchell totaling 16 dollars dating March 1923 past due Sheriff Lotis J File Iron County Utah Deputy Wm M Dalton First publication May 11 1931 last May 21 1934
Mrs. Harley W. Dalton, a noted genealogist for the Adams Society, is honored with a Who's Who in Genealogy sketch in The Handbook of American Genealogy issued by the Institute of American Genealogy of Chicago. The recognition grants access to National Clearing House files and professional contacts across the United States and abroad, enabling expanded work. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mitchell hosted a dinner for students, with Kent Mitchell, Watson Adams, Aston Thornton, Veda Mitchell, and Louise Mitchell among the guests.
Utah dairy farmers will not participate in the $870,000 benefit payments tied to the dairy production control program proposed by the AAA. Director William Peterson announced the decision after reviewing regional reports and testimony, outlining a voluntary, industry wide approach with limited relief purchases and no tax levies until individual payments are authorized.
About 60 4-H club members across nine Utah counties will hatch and rear Fingnecked pheasants with help from the state fish and game department and the extension service in Logan. Over 4000 pheasant eggs will be provided after May 10, with chicks raised by 4-H youth and released at 24 to 28 weeks in their communities.
Scott Mitchell departed yesterday morning to take a summer job at Anion National Park, setting in motion seasonal employment arranged through local authorities and park administration.
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