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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1941
Page
4
Robert B Michell and Lense Rae EP aoe Fie UTALE STATE PRENS ASSOCIATION are recorded as second class mail matter at the Parowan post office dated October 27, 1915. The notice notes mailing status and office handling as part of postal records.
The piece urges Fire Prevention Week observance across the nation highlighting inadequate local firefighting gear and delivery delays. It stresses home fire hazards and the need for strict building codes, enforcement, and public education to reduce fire losses during wartime. It also warns that a railroad strike could hinder war production, stressing national urgency and safety.
A historical piece argues that one and a quarter million railroad workers threaten a strike over wage demands. It claims proposed terms would cost railroads hundreds of millions annually, challenging a defense program and highlighting high pay and strong arbitration protections for workers. The excerpt emphasizes that rail workers are among the highest paid globally, surpassing 1929 levels.
Notice to creditors in the Fifth Judicial District Utah Iron County for the estate of Thomas Walker and Charlotte C Walker. Creditors must present claims with vouchers to the undersigned at the residence or by mail in Cedar City Iron County Utah on or before November 15 1941. Dated September 4 1992. Edith Walker Gregory Administratrix. Morris and Matheson Attorneys for Administratrix Bank of Southern Utah Building Cedar City Utah Sept 12 Oct 3
The piece discusses government policy toward Japan and oil exports, noting past compliance by oil firms and a recent policy change. It highlights Allied hopes from underground anti Nazi activity in occupied Europe and says sabotage and assassinations impact German force needs. It also references Britain’s aim to make the third front a major factor in the war.
Charles Currier of Klamath Falls Gre. stepped in front of a moving automobile and was knocked to the pavement. He got up and walked to the driver offering to pay for the broken windshield, apologizing for the impact.
The article explains how chewing gum is produced from sapodilla trees in Yucatan. Chicleros harvest latex from tall sapodilla trees, often 20 to 30 feet up, risking hardship to extract milky sap. The sap is boiled, formed into white blocks in wooden molds, and each block is marked with the gatherer’s insignia.
Historical luggage shifted from heavy leather to canvas over a light frame around 1983 as air travel rose. Engineers found tight canvas on a frame produced durable yet lighter cases, leading to the spread of aeroplane luggage and its smart features.
The humming bird is one of our finest and loveliest birds often seen hovering before blossoms to sip nectar. A large portion of its diet is spiders, helping control crop pests. other birds like woodpeckers Cedar Waxwing Indigo Bunting Cardinals and Junco fledglings also eat insects and weed seeds, aiding crop protection.
Eng lands coastal command air units carry collapsible dinghies that fold into a small fabric bundle and inflate on water into sturdy boat-rafts. Each dinghy supports the crew with first-aid gear provisions and a compass, painted bright yellow for visibility, with submarines of yellow spray lines extending the glow over long distances.
Advice on soothing hard heels through daily bath routines and nightly care. Soak feet in warm water for five minutes, scrub with a stiff brush, dry thoroughly, and lubricate the heel area with petroleum jelly or cold cream. Wear light cotton anklets to keep cream on skin at night.
Regular meeting notes show Martin Skengard’s bid to lease the race track grounds tabled due to the absence of City Attorney John Laws Dorje. Discussed and denied pool hall license reduction. Electrician instructed to place lights along the main highway and near the Opera House and Old Rock church for tourist convenience. Rex Ward set to depart for Salt Lake City for L D S church assignment. Marion Adams delayed due to father’s pneumonia. Rich detail on church elders, builders, and visitors follows with notices of Democratic primary, local teaching conference, and personnel appointments for inheritance tax and jury duties.
Population expert Warren Thompson argues urban residents may live longer or shorter in practice. the piece notes Southern rural populations reportedly outlive Northern urban dwellers, suggesting regional differences in longevity between city and country dwellers.
Currecanti Needle stands as a massive colored rock pinnacle in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison River in southwestern Colorado. The feature rises hundreds of feet high and tapers to a pointed spire at the summit, forming a dramatic scenic landmark in the canyon.
Wood for sale listed by Arthur Robinson at Parowan Utah with phone 2262. Carl and Rock Salt for sale listed by J A Evans at Parowan with phone 2367. Slanuscript covers box letter files and other office supplies on sale at the Times office. Receipt books for sale at Mines Offer.
Utah farmers report abundant rainfall across the season raising outputs in wheat barley potatoes and fruits. Wheat and hay gains lead, with winter wheat up and spring wheat constrained by rust. sugar beet and apple production show strong prospects while overall crop totals exceed 1940 levels. Government programs expand production for defense with price supports for hogs eggs evaporated milk and cheese to stabilize markets.
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