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Newspaper
Panguitch Progress
Location
Panguitch, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1919
Page
4
Fr E Eldredge publisher entered at Pang ulteh post office as second class matter under act of congress March 8 1879 published every Friday at Pangultch Utah printed Thursday subscription price 2.00 per annum
The Boosters Club plans an elephant entertainment next week with 18 young ladies in a tableau at Holy City. A dance is included. Aug 29 program showcases local talent and social event in a high class setting.
Report from Pangulteh Fair Grounds on August 23 notes prospects for oil in eastern Garfield County. Prospectors are filing claims. old bearing country with uncertain quantity. Farm Agent Hurst of Kanab and Mr Adair traveled to Widtsoe. Ralph Myers and associates filing oil claims in Escalante fields with good prospects.
Widthoe News reports lovely weather to begin harvesting. Home Missionaries visited Sunday with talks on Salvation for the dead and obedience. The Widtsoe cash store offers fresh fruit and vegetables. An upcoming base ball game is set for Friday the 22nd at Widtsoe against Coyote after a 9 point win over Coyote on the 15th.
The American Legion executive committee plans to organize posts in Panguitch Escalante Tropic Hatch Boulder and Widtsoe. They seek a representative from each town with seven veterans joining before November 11 to be charter members. Fifteen applicants may organize a post and receive charter status.
The community reports a welcomed storm after a lengthy dry spell. Sunday ward conference featured missionaries from Panguitch, Bro Leonard Sargent and Will Owens Jr. Names spectacles include George Workman Sr moving from Mammoth, Nellie Talbot visiting Jim Lagreraux, Emery Tate from Mt. Carmel, Leo Elder aiding Joe Barnhurst’s saw mill, Dr Hawke of Panguitch, Barney laf bla’s wife improving, I J Porter selling 25,000 pounds of dry farm wheat, Eva Bigelow returning to St George for school.
J W Paxman Extension Specialist reports on dry farming in Escalante District Garfield and Kane Counties. The 45 mile stretch south of Escalante to the Colorado River includes 40 000 to 60 000 usable acres with profit potential, though uncertain. Soil is sandy but moisture retentive in the first foot, deep and even textured with some hard pan.
A 28 inch trout weighing 10 pounds dressed and 7 44 uneaten, was landed at Pangultch Lake on Saturday by James L. Clark. The fish drew many admirers and was praised for its fine eating, drawing crowds to the Clark home.
Fragmentary editorial lines question George Washington and Mrs Washington about serving parshits. The text hints at culinary debate and historical figure references, with uncertain phrasing and broken quotes from the Macon Telegraph.
The Garfield County Fair organizers announce a large, anticipated fair in Panguited starting September 2, with events on September 3 and 4. City and county officials have approved funding, and residents are urged to invite friends while preparations proceed despite some unclear threats and artwork changes.
The Itoll County Record notes rising horse prices decline and many horses poor feed economics lead owners to kill off surplus animals. Estrays from Kanarra sold for 65 cents to 3.60 per head, not covering sale costs, as demand shifts to cattle sheep and swine with feed costs rising.
American Red Cross workers concentrate at hospitals in France where thousands of wounded and sick remain too ill to travel home. They struggle to keep patients calm and combat homesickness that has risen since the armistice.
Cross workers in Salt Lake City assist ex service members in returning home. They persuade men to reconnect with families or relatives and arrange touch with kin. More than 800 ex service men have been involved in the effort.
A French traveler quotes a proverb about barking dogs and bites back a riddle on safety. The host repeats a proverb line while the Frenchman contrasts knowledges of sayings and the dog’s behavior.
In The District Court of the Sixth Judicial District Garfield Henry Worthen plaintiff vs Bannla Worthen defendant. Defendant is summoned to appear within twenty days after service within the county or thirty days elsewhere to defend the action. failure to do so may result in judgment. The case seeks to dissolve the bonds of matrimony. E. E. Hoffman and G. J. Coulding, Attorneys for plaintiff. Panguitch Utah.
Notice of intent to file three year proof for a homestead entry in Beaver Utah by James H Yardley for heirs of James G Yardley deceased. Filed August 81 1014 with Serial 012025 for SWEBE4 BASW and section 0 township 36 south range 6 west Salt Lake Meridian. Witnesses Palmer Asay Henry Marshall George Workman Hutchtown Panguitch and Gould B Bla Restate ten.
State Examinations for second, third class certificates will be held this year on Friday and Saturday August 29 and 20. The Garfield County test will be at Panguitch Jr. High School, office of the school board. Subjects include English, Education and Psychology, Hygiene and Sanitation, Nature Study or Arithmetic, Drawing, Community Clitics, History or Geography. Teachers who do not hold valid certificates or are not in line should not fail to this examination. G Gardiner, Superintendent.
Garfield County School Board invites sealed bids for general contract construction of school buildings at Cannonville Garfield Utah. Bids due August 20 1919 at 11 00 A M, bond 50 percent of contract price, certified check 1 percent. Plans in board office. right to reject any bids. James B Showalter chairman James M Sargent clerk.
The State of Utah District Court Kane County issues a summons to Alice E Kilima and Charles C Klett to appear within thirty days after service and defend an action filed by John F Brown to dissolve the bonds of marriage and custody of their infant son. The plaintiff seeks costs and a judgment dissolving the marriage.
Interior Department Land Office at Salt Lake City Utah on July 22 1919 released notice that Herman Handley of Widtsee Utah holder of 1012 entry serial 010225 for section 5 township 34 south range 8 west Salt Lake Meridian filed intent to make five year proof to establish claim to the described land before the U S Commissioner at Widtsee Utah on September 2 1919. Claimant named parties not fully legible.
Red Cross volunteers assist more than 15,000 soldiers in army posts, hospitals, and camps across Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. They provide recreation, wrestling, and entertainment to support morale for service members and their caretakers.
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