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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1938
Page
4
Parowan Times weekly edition published by Farowan Pub and Printing Co. with W Warner Mitchell as lessee. Entry notes second class mail status and post office routing in Parowan Utah dated December 27, 1915.
Editorial urges Cedar City taxpayers to back the high school bond to aid district students from Cedar City Kanarra Newcantie Snoh and Summit. It argues cooperation with county neighbors strengthens education, notes Cedar City hosts the campus for transit and births, and warns against regional selfishness.
Local notes praise tree planting and hay supply while urging residents to keep loose animals off streets. Mentions porch improvements at Aunt Susie Mickelson and Bayles residence. Debates Bra urh Agricultural College status, urging Peiwwan taxpayers to vote yes for the bond next Wednesday to support education in the county.
The Garden Club hosts weekly meetings to promote planting flowers and shrubs, distribute bulbs, and exchange surplus seeds. Their efforts aim to beautify Parowan with hundreds of rose bushes and various shrubs, improving homes and neighborhoods this year.
The community recalls Horatio Alger and fellow writers G A Henry and Harry Castleman as sources of uplift for boys and youths. Alger's tales of courage and honor shaped ideals amid poverty and adversity, inspiring later generations to strive high despite obstacles.
May 7 1918 issue notes a car load of flour 70 090 pounds to be milled at the local roller mill under manager I J Mortensen, with direct shipment to France. Also reports Lt Durhams promotion to 2nd Lieutenant in the U S Army Air Service and local social and civic items including a May 8 1917 to March 20 1918 rabbit bounty of 46000 paid totaling 2300 dollars, sheep shearer strikes, and Parowan Auto Co building expansion plans.
The United States Civil Service Commission calls an open competitive exam for Junior Grazier Aid at $1,500 yearly in the Department of the Interior grazing districts 1 through 7 and eighth in Utah. Applicants need four years experience in livestock handling under western range conditions and must be under a birth date cut off unless military or naval service qualifies for preference.
The State Of Utah Office Of State Engineer announces Har Téll Dalton Parowan filed application to change point of diversion for 250 gpm underground water in Iron County from a 44 inch well to a second well to supply 69 irrigation acres and stock watering. It proposes deepening the second well and drawing 250 gpm from the same aquifer, with pumping from both wells continuing under Claims 12993 16414. Protests must be filed within 30 days after last publication. Date of first publication April 15 1938.
Chas Maxwell and Millard Haltreman planted the lot sugar beets for the Utahida sugar company. Jess Walker of Delta, field man for the company, supervises the start. Iron County farmers prepare land well and expect average or better yields with proper irrigation and cultural practices. Other Cedar Valley planters include Rolce Nelson, Wm HE Wood, Ben Luke, Sam Bauer, Wil ford Webster, Owen Matheson, J D Morrill, Geo Espin, Dave Murle, Arthur Bryant, Orson and Ross Bryant, and Arthur W Quinn and Loris Dalley
A department of agriculture report to the National Fire Protection Association and State Agricultural College urges careful farm building inspections to cut losses. Recommendations include angled construction away from winds, fire resistant roofs, proper furnace and chimney care, regular soot cleaning, grounded lightning protection, safe storage of flammable materials, closed wall gaps, and accessible ladders and extinguishers. Rural fires cost about 460 dollars a minute nationwide and 225.6 million annually.
A report by Professor Esplin of Utah State Agricultural College outlines factors affecting wool price. Fleeces differ in grease content, fiber length, diameter, and presence of defects. Handling, brand marks, drying, and proper packaging influence value. foreign matter and loose storage reduce prices. Apples note: wrapping in newspapers with paid subscriptions can extend storage, if dampness avoided.
Reader advertisements list yellow seed corn and Rust seed potatoes for sale at John H. Miller Parowan Utah with price and seller details. Wood for sale at Edgar Benson for 25 cents a hundred plus coal and rock salt for Sir John A Evans with mining location notices listed at the Times office.
Old timers reminisce about the 1938 high school commencement. They recall days when youths wore caps and gowns and participated proudly in graduation ceremonies. NBC artists posed photos for memory keepsakes.
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