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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1940
Page
5
The essay notes broad support for the peacetime draft yet warns Congress rushed debate. It explains registration for ages 21 to 35 and a year of service for about 18.5 million men with $30 monthly pay, and questions the impact on the economy as the nation faces looming totalitarian threats.
Fragmentary clipping notes forest fires in Dixie National Forest and causes including smokers, campfires, and lightning. It discusses noncritical danger, land impacts, and varied local participants such as fishermen and miners. A long paragraph on peacetime draft argues industry strains and employment shifts during conscription.
A motorist chats with an old countryman at a country inn about a dog and past summers. The exchange recalls EB, a loyal dog who could tell thieves from honest men, and ends with a light remark on kitchen skill and mishaps.
On a hot day Mr J urged his wife to offer the postman a drink which led to embarrassment as the postman declined politely. Mrs B sat on a garden seat that suddenly collapsed sending her into the yard of new neighbors where she met them awkwardly with a stammered greeting.
A humorous collection of quotes shows a schoolmaster defining recuperate to James and a punchline about his father’s tired evenings. Other vignettes include Gladys reacting to a booby win and parlor wit on negation and veto power, plus golf banter and a dozen rotten eggs.
A fragmentary dialogue shows a character claiming insomnia cure and relief, with a driver instructing action and a maid's bemused response. The scene hints at a tense or ironic exchange, suggesting a domestic or mystery tone with curious credits.
The officers of the West Ward Relief Society announce the winter's work will commence next Tuesday at 2 o'clock with a social. All lady members are urged to attend the afternoon gathering.
The proposal would amend section 1 of article XI to make stockholders in banking corporations jointly liable for debts and liabilities up to the amount of their stock or class. It directs secretary of state to submit the measure to voters at the next general election, taking effect January 1, 1941 if adopted.
A large turnout from Parowan attended the County Fair in Cedar City where Parantin exhibitors won many ribbons, notably in livestock. Visitors noted Elder Richard R. Lyman and other General Board members in Parowan for quarterly stake conference. A Panguitch driver, Wallace Houston, rolled his car in Little Creek canyon but escaped injury. Local social notes mention Anta Rasmuseen, Miss and mother returning from Salt Lake City and Colorado. a Democratic precinct primary was set for October to pick delegates for the county convention. the county ticket was to be named at that event.
Reader advertisements list furnished apartment for rent on main street. Karl Mitchell, Parowan, handles sales of a secondhand bedstead, cook stove, two young horses and a Jersey mare at bargain. Also offered are lumber, chimney sawed wood, Corl Rock Salt, and wood products. Contact J A Byans or call 2387 for details.
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