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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1939
Page
4
Utah farmer urges open minded approach to new agricultural methods and hybrids. Readers are encouraged to join state experiment station mail lists, consult Washington for information, visit other farms, and experiment with new crops and practices to improve income and adapt to local soil and conditions.
The National Apple Institute outlined a plan after meeting last August to hold back low grade fruit and push first class varieties. With a 1939 crop projected at 103 million bushels and European disruption, organizers expect a nationwide apple sale during October 4 to December 7 to 14 and February 1 to 10, driven by chain stores and mass distributors to boost producer welfare and local communities.
A producer consumer campaign is described as a happy event that benefits all parties, delivering the best fruit to consumers at reasonable prices and marking a beneficial moment for both producers and the public.
Harvesting operations for some machinery will soon be over for this season. Before they are away for the winter, all machines and tools should be checked to ensure good repair. Record required parts, order them during winter, and protect equipment from rust through proper storage.
The column argues American industry may surge on war order expectations, though consumer demand remains steady. Britain and France will likely fund scarce supplies slowly, delaying major purchases, while arms production could surge if embargoes lift. Britain’s war prep and British imports shrink American fruit trade, yet weapons demand could boost future sales.
At a mass meeting in Parowan the attendees rejected building a municipal power plant in Parowan canyon and favored buying power from Dixie Power Co. A special election was requested on selling the canyon plant. The Iron County financials show year ending June 30, 1919 with receipts of 33,338.29 and expenses of 23,597.90. Political tickets for the November municipal election were announced with both parties naming lists of candidates. Arch Reynolds wed Miss Nors Paramore in Salt Lake temple. A mission benefit for Paul M. Adams was planned for Friday night. Other notes include the arrival of two vin girls to County Clerk and Mrs. John W. Bentley, a new baby for Mr. and Mrs. Jos Jensen, and visits by Hans Bayles of Blanding.
The article argues producers face uncertainty as raw material buyers hesitate. If war endures, Europe will lack gold and cannot purchase from America without federal credit. Congress is overwhelmingly opposed to such aid, signaling tight financing despite demand.
In The Fifth Judicial District Court of Utah Iron County Iroy County Court House Parawan Utah the sheriff sale targets MABEL TUCKER HUGHES also known as MABEL TUCKER for property described as the Southeast quarter of Section 1 Township 24 Range West Salt Lake Meridian Utah to be sold November 13 1939 at 10 o clock A M Front door of the Iron County Courthouse Parawan Utah Durham Morris County Attorney for the Plaintiff Haldowe Christensen Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff WM Dalton note dates October 20 27 names appear in the notice
A Glasgow born man explains his origin in a witty exchange at the employments agency. The clerk probes with a question about birthplace while the Glaswegian answers with deadpan humor, noting he wants to be near his mother.
A little girl attends church for the first time and reports to her mother that she liked it but remarks that one man did all the work and another came around to take all the money, highlighting a simple conscience paradox.
In Stray Stories Tammy Jones faces a curious exchange as a teacher asks for her middle name and a student protests with a playful defense. The unnamed narrator notes the nickname Toremy Dont used at home.
A humorous classroom exchange centers on Jimmy denying his stepmother causes diphtheria while a teacher warns of danger. The child misstates transmission and brushes off the concern, highlighting a playful miscommunication about illness and school rules.
Mr. Jones asks Mrs. Jones about turning off the water in the bath room before they left home while viewing Niagara. The exchange shows domestic concern amid travel.
A quoted dialogue notes two reasons for ignoring forecasts. One argues worrying is pointless, the other that prophecies prove unreliable until after facts unfold. The exchange highlights skepticism toward weather forecasting.
A patient confides to a caregiver that they talk to themselves as they age. Bader remarks that many elderly people do the same, while the patient insists the issue is different and points to feeling like a bore.
Quote exchanges reveal a parachutist and an observer contrasting suspense in midair. The elder questions the peril while the flyer quips that true dread exists when suspense is absent.
A lighthearted exchange highlights a couple's nightly struggle with alternate insomnia. The wife and husband joke that whoever falls asleep first keeps the other awake, turning a personal health quirk into a playful domestic anecdote.
FAST PELLOW quips about a prank car being fast yet slow in effect. He suggests the vehicle cannot keep pace with bir, implying a humorous contrast in performance.
A fragment from a Philadelphia Bulletin column quoting humorous dialogue about a dance with Doris. The piece contrasts two frat men reacting to a dance request, noting Doris’s quick, delighted response and the scene’s social mood.
Since 1934 Utah began Bangs disease controls with 277480 cattle tested. The program, led by Dr. D E Madsen, is voluntary in Utah and funded with state and college cooperation. About 5000 cattle are tested monthly. this year 30933 tested with 1487 reactors, lowering reactors to 4.8 percent from an 8 percent long term average. Utah cooperates with 44 states in the effort.
County 4-H Dress Revue honors go to Floris Grames of Cedar City and Joan Robb of Paragonah for a silver medal national entry. The award, presented by County Agent Lamont E Tueller, recognizes a specially designed bowing costume with 4-H insignia. Utah will be represented at the national revue at the eighteenth of May.
LaRhea Nielson of Springville reholds from county winners. The Ionar Club Congress honors are presented in Chicago by the Chicago Mail Company for the eleventh season with awards rehosen from prior county winners.
The Tron County A C A Committee met in the County Agent's office on Tuesday October 11 to approve 1990 range conservation practices and divide the county into Parowan Patagorah Summit and Cedar City Enoch Xan arma Hamiltons Fort Newcastle Beryl Modena Lund for voting. Voting for committee members will occur before November 20 with notices mailed to farmers and range men and public notices in local papers. The October deadline for soil and range building practices under the 1939 programs is set for October 31 to expedite 1939 payments, with most payments expected before year end. operators should contact the County Agent or committee members J M Palmer J W Robb and Herman E Bayles if completion is not possible by December 31. During 1940 the U S ran and released abundant meat supplies and vegetables and dried fruit will be large unless exports rise. location notices indicate sale at Times office.
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