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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1941
Page
8
The Juniors invite the Seniors and faculty to a “Kid’s” party at Parowan High School next Monday night. Competitions will award prizes to top-scoring teams. The band and orchestra recently attended the National Music Festival in Ogden, finishing second division and awaiting potential rating corrections.
Paragonah schools will present a line program next Friday evening in the schoolhouse with all students under Principal McKay Reilson Miss Mary Platt and Miss Helen Stanes assisting. A miscellaneous shower will honor Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Mra Lynn, formerly Mildred Barton of Cedar City. Aaronic Priesthood program is planned Sunday. Wilson Lund returns home after hospital care. Local traffic court fined several drivers for violations with modest amounts. World gold production 371,185,000 fine ounces in 1938, continental US produced about 4,245,400 ounces.
Arnold Gurr writes from Camp San Luis Obispo to his mother for Mother's Day detailing his promotion from private to staff sergeant in the National Guard. He describes new duties, pay increase, and responsibilities, including leading drivers and managing daily drills, while reflecting on homesickness and Mother's Day sentiment.
Anglers in Beaver mountains section gain early trout fishing as Kent's Lake opens Sunday May 18 following a request by Beaver County fish and game clubs to the State Fish and Game Commission. They cited low water later in season and muddy, inedible fish as reasons for an early opening and closing plan pending 30 days notice. We could not confirm road conditions or closing date.
A stout man collides with a slim gentleman and mutters about famine. The lean man retorts that the other is the one who caused it, delivering a sharp verbal comeback in a brief social encounter.
A fragmented local note quotes playful banter about Charley selling items. The exchange hints at pricing and branding tricks with humor, mentioning the idea of separating tops and using carbon paper. This item reads as a light, quirky exchange in the community column.
A playful exchange unfolds between a bold girl and an aviator. The girl asks for a ride as a joke, the aviator dismisses her, calling her a child while Mrs. Stingo and Mr. Stingo trade quips about advice and aging.
A light local item notes a father asking about his son at college and a witty reply that the son has learned one thing well. The piece references radio’s impact on ranch life and a humorous take on dialect, with Pinto Pete cited as part of the chatter.
A humorous terse note describes Dr Stitcher advising against water. a character counters that frequent water drinking prevents getting 30M in the joints while another line notes some joints do not serve water.
A historical report notes termite damage totaling between 37 million and 845 million dollars annually. The figure reflects extensive structural and property losses across regions, underscoring the economic impact of termite infestations.
Notice to water users in Utah states Joseph B. Dalton of Parowan filed Application No a-4607 to change the diversion point for 0.89 second feet of underground water in Tron county. Original well 430 ft deep and cased 4 1 2 in, used for irrigation of 70 acres from April 1 to Oct 31 annually, with domestic and stock watering. Proposes to divert from a new well 127 ft deep at a specific offset and continue the same uses. Protests with reasons must be filed by July 13, 1941.
Civil actions docketed include James Radford vs Cedar City Corporation for negligence over icy sidewalks causing a broken leg with damages and hospital costs totaling 230? plus 128 in expenses. Claude E Harris vs Bradshaw Chevrolet Co et al seeking recovery of personal property and damages over a repossession. Nota Halt Adams vs Myler 4 for absolute divorce and child custody.
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