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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1934
Page
4
The Parowan Times weekly issue details mail classification and post office handling for Warner Mitchell lenses entered as second class matter at the Farowan post office. It notes the mailing status and official designation for publication.
A newspaper letter argues against continuing drought relief pump wells without state control. Farmers urge federal aid only as a temporary measure, warning permanent development could damage wells. The piece favors curbing waste from sowing wells and notes long dormant wells whose water remains unused.
The Associated Civic Clubs monthly meeting is critiqued for a recent banquet that lacked refinement and for a few officers whose conduct harms the group's prestige. The piece urges responsible leaders to curb excesses and improve conduct to preserve the organization’s reputation.
Residents are urged to join a Saturday cleanup and beautification effort at the camp, with anyone able asked to participate to keep the area clean and attractive.
A heated debate over silver monetization is balanced by calls for a middle ground. Both sides admit risks to industry and inflation, with advocates arguing for higher silver value and opponents warning of credit loss. The Industrial News Theview urges unbiased, pragmatic policy.
Public comment questions the adequacy of the bond set for Margaret Carter awaiting trial. The writer notes the offense is serious and the bond could be higher, yet it has kept her jailed due to inability to pay. Speedy trial is urged so bond becomes moot and justice is served.
D. McIntyre and Will Rogers praise small town papers for serving communities with the most indispensable articles. They argue editors shape public opinion more than metropolitan dailies, urging every reader to subscribe and stay informed.
The article notes a lack of descriptive type across the front page tied to advertising patterns. It observes how community business presence appears more through ads than descriptive text, with implications for page readability on other sections.
Noa Terson has a moral right to cut trees in the canton. Civic pride is lacking in the person who camps with a herd and destroys greenery for days. The text argues against permitting such activity, especially in the first few miles of the canyon road.
Notice of sale in Iron County Fourth Judicial District. Property described parcels in Section 18 16 and 24 Township 34 33 South Range 9 West Salt Lake Meridian with multiple parcels totaling about 10 414 acres plus water rights and appurtenances. Sale set for June 1931 at Iron County Courthouse. Sheriff's office. attorneys Richard W. Young Morris & Matheson. Also interior land office lease notice for Wilford Neckx with unit 1129 Utah 149. protest deadline June 23 1934.
Creditors of Martha Williamson deceased in Iron County Utah must present claims with vouchers to Frank Williamson administrator at Paragonah or by mail by July 27, 1934. Attorneys Morris and Matneson of Cedar City and Parowan announce the deadline.
The Iron County School Board invites bids to transport children on the Farowan Fields route to Parowan school. Bids due by 5 p m Friday June 1 1934. Information at the board office. Bids must be in marked envelopes. The board may reject any or all bids. Signed Janet Rollo Clerk Iron County School District.
A column urges supporting established local businesses as the path to a strong community. It compares patronizing local shops to cultivating trees, then notes a for sale one ton Dodge Truck at a sacrifice price advertised by Kepp's Garage in Cedar City.
Utah State Experiment Station irrigation engineer George B. Clyde spoke to 75 Iron County citizens on drought relief. He urged curbing leaks and diverting irrigation to best lands, proposed 10 to 12 pump wells, and urged swift state authority and local fund-raising to advance water development for Iron County.
U S Bureau of Entomology expert George S Reeves says cutting hay early to stage one tenth bloom reduces alfalfa weevil damage. Demonstrated in Salt Lake and northern counties, early cutting often outperforms spraying or dusting. Although total hay yield falls, quality improves and weevil damage declines next year. For sale items listed include wagon hay rack wood rack mower side delivery hay rake and hand plow by Wm C Mitchell Fatowan.
Architect engineers estimate rural Utah housing improvements will cost more than 11 million dollars to update homes in Cache Weber Davis Sanpete and Uintah counties. The survey funded by CWA under Mrs. Rena Maycock notes income limits hinder progress and results are being studied in Washington to allocate federal funds for rural housing.
Two tons of poison bran bait for grasshopper control were received and distributed to farmers free of charge. The program aided fight against the pest to protect crops, with about three hundred acres treated across the county during the week.
Miss Myrtle Davidson assistant state 4 H club leader and Miss El ton Agren extension clothing specialist of Utah State Agricultural College spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Iron County conducting 4 H club leaders training courses. Agren also met an adult women's group at Modena on Wednesday.
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