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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1935
Page
8
Cedar City moves to improve traffic safety on Malmn Street by repainting crosswalks from Center to First North and urging pedestrians and drivers to respect them. An anti peddling ordinance targets unlicensed sellers, classing peddling as a nuisance and a misdemeanor unless invited to call at a home.
The article outlines naval facts and wartime slogans including U S flag history in 1917, ocean depths, and ship sizes. It urges Navy Day observances on October 28 and promotes naval public inspections and insurance as wartime defense. It notes large costs of Navy upkeep versus private insurance and taxes on cosmetics and cigarettes funding defense.
John Felix Garton, 29, formerly of Paragonah, died at the E M Owens ranch north of Cedar City from a self inflicted bullet wound. His brother Thomas Gilbert Barton found him in a bedroom after a shot was heard. A 22 caliber rifle lay on the floor. An inquest was deemed unnecessary. Garton, born in Paragonah, survived by his mother, two sons, a divorced widow and several siblings. He was buried in Paragonah.
The Times reflects on twenty years of local events and people. It notes figures like Gurr, John T Mitchell, Wm Norris, John L Lowder and Wm Pritchard, with the tannery and flour mill supplying the region. It highlights the paper’s role in chronicling regional history.
Parowan will manage lumber supply for the county hospital addition a WPA project. John W Benson will operate the mill and crew paid per day with relief workers used for hauling and loading duties. A foreman not on relief may be hired. Work to start about the first of the month.
Clarence Dalton arrives from Tos Angeles for a brief visit and to bring Mrs. Walter W. Stubbs who will visit in California with her daughter Mrs. Brant Dalton. Miss Golda Stubbs, recently on the Coast, and Mrs. Ora Benson Fraser accompany Clarence.
The county teachers institute usually held soon after school starts will probably be held this year in November in conjunction with the Beaver county teachers at Beaver.
The annual Red Cross report shows 187000 first aid certificates issued last year, up 66000 from the prior year, with 64200 CCC campers passing tests. Since its early adoption of first aid, nearly one million have been trained. Over 327000 Red Cross Aid Handbooks sold. 54305 veterans aided. 3,837,941 members. Junior Red Cross enrollments rose by 492000, with exchanges with 62 countries. Mining location notices for sale at Times office.
Mr Alma Stubbs says he will brand and herd the stray sheep now in his possession if owners do not claim them within the next few days.
Mrs Winnie Whitney, already recovering with crutches after a serious leg break, fell on Tuesday and broke the leg again. Doctors expect she will be confined to bed for about six more weeks.
About 250 hunters were checked onto the local game preserve through Parowan canyon and Little Creek canyon basoking stations. A Mary entered via Red Creek canyon and the East side unknown. About 85 bucks have been checked off.
Two Beaver County figures Ars Gillies and Mrs Browning visited Saturday to study the county offices records in the Recorder Assessor and Treasurer. They were advised that Iron County Utah maintains superior plats and records, prompting reflections on their own county’s standing.
Mrs. Eimery Fraser is visiting here with the Edgar Benson family for a few days and has arranged to have the Times mailed to her home upon her return to learn more about happenings in her town.
Mr. PP. F. Bruhn brings his mother in law Mrs. Zilpha Guyman home Wednesday after several weeks in Panguiten. Fred also stopped over a day to hunt in the locality.
The editor endured two or three freezing days of hunting and camping, failing to bag a buck but gaining a strong appreciation for the comforts of home and a good bed.
The East Ward ML aA hosts a Halloween party at the Brown inviting all Mutugy residents. Games, dancing with an orchestra, and a novelty box drawing are planned. Attendees bring snacks or candy worth a dime or less to contribute. Local cider may be served.
The Literary Club plans a visit to Hallowe Ca arriving next Wednesday for events and readings. Members hope to share literature highlights and discuss future programs.
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