Wilford Day remembered as a devoted rural booster in Utah
Parowan and Iron County mourn the loss of Wilford Day, a self-made leader who championed the little man and rural life. Despite humble beginnings and no formal schooling, Day rose to prominence through hard work, courage, and unwavering integrity. He faced setbacks in ventures yet never quit, remaining a loving husband and generous neighbor while dedicating his strength to bettering his community until his last breath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilford Day
Parowan
Iron County
Utah
Ore
J. M. Palmer
County Agriculural Defense Board
Silent Soldiers in Christmas Seal Campaign Fight Tuberculosis
The article extols the Christmas Seal campaign as a vital battle against tuberculosis, the great white plague. It credits medical scientists and the National Tuberculosis Association for reducing the death rate over 34 years, while noting last year’s excess deaths in wartime. The seals on greeting cards are described as silent soldiers aiding the fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Newcomb
National, Tuberculosis Association
Four Horsemen
Labor's Opportunity Labor leaders urged restraint over strikes during defense
A United States press ident urged labor to forego strikes for national defense. The President rejected the strike as harming safety, warning that threats of stoppages aid enemies. Arbitration exists to protect workers, and industry already accepts decisions. Some labor leaders maintain a rule or ruin stance, risking nationwide unrest. Labor has a chance for record wages if it stops striking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Atat
Public opinion fuels push to amend the Neutrality Act
An Industrial News Review notes a likely congressional push to amend or repeal the Neutrality Act amid a dramatic shift in American sentiment. Polls show strong interventionist views across regions, with lend-lease eroding cash-and-carry, and Roosevelt and Willkie seen as aligned for a broader effort against the Axis. The piece highlights the media’s role in shaping this pivot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Yhough
Europe
Hitler
Middle West
Roosevelt
Willkie
England
America
Birthday Gatherings and Local Elections Highlight Parowan Notes
Relatives gathered at Mrs. Alexander Orton’s home for a birthday celebration while word arrived of Edward Bentley’s marriage to Dorothy Mix in the Salt Lake temple. The Democratic primary nominated a ticket for Parowan city offices. A baby girl arrived at the Mitchells’ home. Parowan High School held student elections with several contested posts. Garfield County News reports a baby boy birth in that city and Wilford Bentley’s visit. broader editorial reflects on Neutrality Act amendments and U.S. war policy with Willkie urging action and Republican newspapers criticizing isolationists. Freight cars and Earth’s water coverage figures also appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Orton
Edward Bentley
Dorothy Mix
Prave
Salt Lake Temple
Garfield County News
Wilford Bentley
Red Cross Volunteers for Civil Defense Plan
Washington officials outline Red Cross civilian defense role with Nurse Aides training for 100000 volunteers to support registered nurses. The program expands home nursing nutrition and first aid while preparing disaster relief units to handle mass feeding housing and clothing for evacuees amid wartime risks.
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Washington
D. C
America
Red Cross
Norge
U. S. Office of Civilian Defense
Red Crown
Civilam Defense
Farflong
Offce
Stracly
Ret Cross
Monday Second Husiest Monday: retail week ranking
Industrial Marketing ranks Saturday as the top shopping day, with Monday as the second busiest. The comment notes department stores see peak traffic on weekends while Monday trails behind. The text also mentions the pituitary gland location at the base of the skull, unrelated to the retail topic.
Livestock Association Organized to Improve Dairy Cattle in Utah
Utah organizes Livestock Purchasing Association to boost dairy cattle quality through supervised sire selection and replacement programs. Members include dairy cooperatives and individual owners. leaders feature Lyman Rich, Ralph Robson, and Edward Kerr. Potatoes yield 1,836,000 bushels, down from 2,040,000 last year, due to September rests.
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Livestock Association
Utah
Utah Livstock Purchasing Association
Lyman Rich
Tah State Agricultural College
Milis Warnick
US Dairy Federation
Ralph Robson
Weber County
Edward Kerr
Boxder County
Organi Jed
Breva
Farm Security
the Extension Service
Frank
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Parowan Times
Parowan Pub. & Printing CO
Robert B. Mitchell
State Press Association
Parawen
Economic
Industrial News Review
Istus
Wilford Day Merciatile Co
Times
Morgan Richards
Salt Lake City
Democratic Party
F. C. van Buren
James Alma Benson
Wm. J. Gurr
Clifford Empey
WW. Mitchel
L. J. Absams
Mary L. Orstom
W. W. Mitchell
Parowan High School
Myra Dalton
Marie Halterman
Mario Topham
Alys Adams
Arvilla Dalton
Claude Adams
Ella Robinson
Frank Ward
Race Lowder
Ray Adams
Clifton Halterman
Gardella Orton
Culver
U. S
Chang’ng
Germany
Congress
Neww York Herdil ‘Tribune
Rm Weippe
Wss
Sunny Brook
Whitkey
Ned Cross
OCD
Utah Homemak
Ers
Eri S. Barrows
Utah State Agricultur College
Hien
Prute
Kane
Jon
Beaver
Davis
Weber
Extosion Service
Fam Nees Genet
Beern
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