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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1940
Page
4
A bridge is built between rival riverbanks by a craftsman of words. The message urges readers to send letters as two way connections that spread happiness, encouragement, and companionship, stressing personal tone and timely reach to distant loved ones.
A guide urges housewives to plan before shopping, check larder supplies, compare prices, and buy by grade. It warns to verify scales bear the official seal and to note net weights while comparing cost per ounce across brands and containers for better purchases.
Economic highlights review notes censorship of war dispatches and asserts Naval and War Department observers in Britain and Germany offer clearer facts. It states British pilots and empire plane production are improving, with Britain catching up in air power while Germans endure shortages of trained pilots and higher losses.
The piece discusses trimming waste from meat purchases and using scraps profitably. It argues that informed buyers avoid exploitation, with scientific shopping driving competition among stores from chains to independents, ensuring the housewife gains more value for her money.
The Utah Taxpayers Association warns that taxes are essential to fund government services but warns that excessive taxation can drown the economy. It frames taxation as life-giving in proper amounts and life-threatening in excess, urging balance to avoid financial ruin.
Observers consider Britain vulnerable to fog screen invasions as air raids fail to deliver expected terror. Mussolini’s ally hints war may last two years, while Britain relies on destroyers traded for bases to strengthen island defense. Experts grow more hopeful as air attacks seem less devastating than feared.
The Utah Legislature proposes amending Section 18, Article XI to require stockholders in banks and related corporations to be personally liable for an additional amount up to their total stock value for all liabilities. The secretary of state is to submit the proposal to voters at the next general election, with the amendment to take effect January 1, 1941 if passed.
A workman fixes a faulty office phone and tests it by calling the occupier’s home. While a call to Maria is made, a storm hits and lightning strikes the wires. The repairman finds the operator under his desk dazed, but the caller insists the telephone works fine with the ominous remark That was her.
A father presents a handsome money box to his son on his birthday and warns against taking money out with a penknife. The son jokes about thrifty ideas while noting the box’s gleaming appearance, and the father insists on thrift without deceit.
A husband and wife stroll through the West End of London stopping before a shop window. He urges her to buy a hat that would suit her while she dismisses styles as outdated and as those currently worn by others.
A coach quizzes a unused substitute about a risky play on the opponent’s goal line. The player, after thinking, replies he would simply move farther up the bench to see better.
In a fragmentary dialogue a woman asks about a snake in the shrubs then Junior cautions that the danger may mirror a ripe fruit. The exchange centers on recognizing risk and urging vigilance in a rustic setting.
A rugged club discussion blames rising chaos on new members and crowded fairways for off form play. A veteran notes frequent observers around his ball, diagnosing a drop in accuracy and scoring as course crowding grows.
A quirky anecdote describes Fish Story Jones returning from a two week break proud of bulging muscles. He boasts about rowing abilities and jokes that he pulls fish rather than oars, while colleagues dismiss the claim as exaggerated and strained.
County agents report a two day turkey killing dressing and grading school October 21 22 at the Cedar City cooperative plant. U S Department of Agriculture specialists will lead instruction with inspectors and turkey men from Southwestern Utah counties attending. Experts Byron Alder and Carl Frischknecht will be present. Plans for the fall show are being developed and committees will soon be appointed.
Iron County farmers cooperated with United Phatdy pasture improvement and soil conservation programs to guarantee ample dairy supplies for the coming year. In 1939 Utah saw reseeding on over 4 thousand lands with 131000 acres naturally and 94000 pounds of seed planted artificially. Over 1500 farms renovated pastures and forage on 10120 acres under the Agricultural Conservation program, building up farms and ensuring steady dairy product supply.
J M Palmer county AAA chairman announced no provision for mixed grains in the 1941 AAA program. He clarified the 1941 Utah handbook definition for acreage planted to wheat, stressing distinction from other grain classifications and noting land use terms such as coal and sawed wood in the context of classification.
A discussion outlines a shift in how wheat acreage is defined under the 1943 program. It clarifies that wheat includes grain mixtures and volunteer wheat not disposed of by tillage, and sets June 15, 1341 as a reference point, replacing prior rules that tied classification to specific mixture percentages and annual dates.
LH club members will leave Iron County for Salt Lake City on September 13 with 4 H leader Grames acting as chaperone. Two forestry boys Thurman Willis and Al Corry will join to represent Iron County in sorcktry exhibits and contests. Separately, a new process may convert Douglas Fir wastage into pulp for stronger paper, aiding wartime needs. A USDA forecast says cash farm income in 1940 could reach 8,000,000 with improved feed and production potentially boosting milk and cheese output per person well beyond 1939.
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