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Newspaper

Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1937

Page

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Ground Water Levels Rising In Utah Wells

U S Geological Survey and Utah State Engineer report 1936 measurements across 360 observation wells and 500 miscellaneous wells show fall winter rises in groundwater levels. Notable gains occur in western Wasatch foothills and major valleys. declines noted in a few Cedar City and Tooele areas, with overall recharge linked to precipitation and conservation measures.

Utah Taylor Bi Thomas United States Geological Sure Department of the Interior State Engines Suimmsey Ince U Lake Juad Valley Davis Boxelgerty Ogden Cache Jordanec Lowart Weber County Sevier Valley Pavant Valley Beaver Valley Milford Beaver County Cedar City Q County Tooele Biedlante Valley Ington Beryl Parowan Fen Uinta Dase Thesele Sevier Desert

Irenzens Spend Easter Holiday Here

Social to the Sorensens of Angeles were met at Zion Park by neighbors and relatives including the Pores Burri and Edmundsen families. They toured the park and attended a pageant at the Great White throne then traveled home after meals and visits at several local homes. Mrs Sorensen and party planned to see Boulder Dam on return while visiting Evangeline Preatey and Don Orton’s circles.

Tinea A. C. Sorensen Angeles Zion Park Jay Pore M. A Bur#i Charles Mark Edmundsen Togethland Weant Colt

March Weather Sets Wet March Record in Paro Wan

Local weather observer M. Skouraard reports March total precipitation at 8.33 inches, with 1.28 inches on Saturday night and Easter Sunday. A mid month storm delivered 14 inches of snow containing 1.03 inches moisture, and .28 inch fell on Easter Sunday, hindering Easter Pageant attendance at Zion's Canyon.

Parowan M. &. Skouraard Zion's Canyon Bea*ver

Farmers extend work sheet filing deadline to April 7

The Soil Conservation Program extends the work sheet filing date from March 31 to April 7. Farmers must file Worksheet 43 by 50 to qualify for 1937 benefits and avoid disqualification from future payments. contact Ladama T. W. Robb Roe Palmer or the County Agent for details.

Soil Conservation Program Ladama T. W. Robb Roe Palmer Conn Ty

Oakes Bound to District Court on Alleged Felony

Robert S. Oakes was bound over to the District Court for trial after a Tuesday hearing on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon against James P. McAtee of Colorado. McAtee swore out the complaint Monday claiming Oakes drew a gun and struck him in his office during a dispute over Luginess matters abuse. Dukes arraigned earlier, requested venue change granted. bond set at 700 dollars for City Court appearance and 460 dollars for District Court trial. Local residents and visitors noted, including Mrs. Adams and Mr. Adams en route to Salt Lake City for medical treatment, with several others stopping by town.

Ren County Robert S. Oakes District Court Len Fray Perso James P. McAtes Colorado McAtee Oakes

Infant Myra Macfarlane Dies After Brief Illness

Myra Macfarlane infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Macfarlane died in Cedar City on Tuesday after a rapid illness listed as T. H. Meningitis. She would have turned one on Saturday. Funeral services were held in East Ward chapel with Bishop W. L. Adams in charge. Speakers included Wm. C. Macfarlane Dy, Jas. S. Prestwich and Walter C. Mitchell. The service featured songs by local singers and a cemetery dedication by Albert Ogden of Delta. Relatives from Cedar City Delta Spriveville Caliente attended.

Myra Macfarlane Jay Macfarlane Wm. G. Macfarlane Cedar City Slater, Veon Dan Macferlane Enoch Rasmussen Little One East Ward W. L. Adaman Beautiful Land Indies Ida Burton Itha Mortensen John W. Bentley Mary Orton Florence Marsden Wm. C. Macfarlane Jas Gseaved Delta Spriveville Caliente

Order Trees Now for Farm Planting

Farmers may buy tree stock for woodlot shelterbelt and windbreak at low prices under the Clark-McNary bill. Siberian Elms twelve to eighteen inches cost $2.00 per tree, including shipping, with abundant moisture forecast for the season. Order blanks are available from the County Agent and orders should be placed before the date.

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Local Marriage Licenses and Cedar City Camp Update

Marriage licenses issued in the past two weeks include Lester Harriss and Margaret Barton both of Beaver, Kenneth Denninos with Merna Steiner of Cedar City, Budd Munford and Marlo Lyman, Frank Averett of Washington, and Konneth Byana of Terre Haute. Cedar City camp foreman Argh Benson says labor will build a road from the gravel pit north of town straight through to Kane Springs this spring. A group from the camp also worked on a stockyard corral near Kane this spring, praised as one of the best in the country for handling a buoy. Mrs. Claude Burton and Mrs. Cranville H Warren are visiting their mother Mrs. Freak Worthen of Panguitch.

Lester Everett Harriss Beaver Margaret Barton Kenneth Denninos Bowling Green Kentucky Merna Steiner Cedar City Budd Munford Cevil City Marlo Lyman Parowan Frank Averett Washington U+ teh Eubet Carlon Washington UI Konneth David Byana Terre Haute Indiana Orlena Brapley Argh Benson Kane Springs Kane

Music Groups Meet for Cedar City Festival May 1

School administrators in Southwest Utah decide to hold a music festival in Cedar City on May 1 replacing the old High School Day contest format. Bands choruses and solo performers from area schools expected. judges will provide ratings and constructive criticism.

Denver Utah B. A Cedar City DB. A. C Burns L. Finllyson Branch Agricultural College High School Branch Agricultural College

County Financial Statement Appears in This Issue

The annual Canada statement of Iron County, prepared by W. Clair Rowley, Clerk and Auditor, is published on pages four and five. It explains the county’s revenue sources and expenditures, detailing funds for government branches, hospitals, and roads, and who receives the money. Citizens are urged to read and acquaint themselves with services and costs.

Canada Iron County W. Clair Rowley Bu Tt

Salt Lake Choir to Live Religious Concert at Zion Park

Plans for the appearance of the Lake Tabernacle Choir in a patriotic and religious concert at the foot of the Great Halt in Zion National Park on Memorial Day are completed by the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce and cooperating groups. A team visited Cedar City and St George to arrange local setup. The concert will be broadcast nationwide via the Columbia network at 10:30 a.m. Sunday March 30 and another concert is planned in Cedar City.

Iron Counly It Lake Tabernacle Choir Zion National /Park Salt Lake Zion National Park Cedar City

New Suits Filed in State and Local Actions

Southern Utah Faver Co and Joseph McArthur sue to recover 50941 with interest and costs. State Tax Commission seeks sales tax from M C Roberts amounting to 337.50 with interest. Ignag C Higbee versus B J Palmer to recover 1093.40 with costs and attorney fees. Mr and Mrs Claude Mitchell visiting relatives in Ogden and Summit counties. Miss Barbara Smith inviting relatives to Salt Lake City after weekend trip with Clifford Empey.

Southern Utah Faver Co Joseph McArthur Sit State Tax Commission M. C. Roberts Ignag C Higbee Va B. J. Palmer Misa Barbara Smith Salt Lake City Cilfford Empey

Local Teacher Weds Newcastle Man in Nevada Ceremony

Miz Claudia Joseph a local primary teacher married Leo Forsythe of Newcastle and Cedar City in Bas Verus Nevada officiated by Bishop Brinley of the L. T. 8 Ward. The couple planned to wed after spring break but moved the date with Supt. Barlow's approval. Mrs. Forsyth will continue teaching until school ends then they will reside in Cedar City.

Miz Claudia Joseph Tocat Achood Itr Leo Forsythe Newcastle Cedar City Nevada Bishop Brinley Barlow Foster Claudia Ia Arthur Joseph Sca Forsyth Bis Jesse Turner Forsyth Columbla Steel Co Iron Mountain

Outdoor Sports Take Over W P A Recreation Program

W P A recreation chief Charles F Bentley announces a shift to outdoor activities including horse shoe pitching archery softball and marble tournaments open to all. Schedule lists softball Monday and Thursday 2 to 5 pm at the school playground horse shoe and archery Tuesday and Friday 2 to 5 pm on grounds at the Ula Service Station and marble on Saturday 2 to 5 pm at the school grounds with elimination games and a $1 trade prize at Cedar Breaks cafe sponsored by Eric Lowder. Piano classes by Frank VanCott move to Saturday hours 9 am to 12 pm for children and 12 to 4 pm for adults. A Gun and Rad Club dance drew about 150 attendees last Friday with 10% dancing participation.

Charles F. Bentley Eharee Achoo Ula Cedar Breaks Cafe Eric Lowder Bentely Prank VanCott Gun and Rad Club

Fendleton Family Elects New Officers At Reunion

The Warren Freeman Pendleton family reunion at Westward recreation hall elected Woolrurr Pendleton as president and Belle Matheson as 1st VP. Zoan P. Topham became 2nd VP, Georgia Jensen secretary treasurer, and Bessie Haltermann historian. Nearly 300 members attended, then shared luncheon and joined an old time dance.

Warren Freeman Pendleton Westward Recreation Hall The Family Association Woolrurr Pendleton Belle Matheson Zoan P. Topham Georgia Jensen Bessie Halterman Tantym

County Apportions 1936 Tax Collections

Iron County reports 1936 tax collections totaling 193 127.64 distributed among general fund roads sinking fund county indigent hospital library state and state school and other districts. Delinquent taxes plus May tax sale contributed to the year’s revenue, with county schools and state schools receiving the largest shares.

Fuid Uoad Fabsog State Cedar City Parowan City Paragonah Kaharra Ihig State Tax Commission Iron County jGedar City Waragonah Kauarra

Shell Om plans new service station on Main Street corner

Preparations underway by Shell Dry Company to build a modern service station at the old Sturtoo corner on upper main street. Ground cleanup and staking underway with construction expected to start soon after the property was acquired from Bullidog & Loan Co two or three years ago. A torn down house at the corner was moved last year. Lane fa. Mr and Mrs Paul Adams narrowly escaped injury when their car returning from the Easter Pageant at Zion's was rear ended while stopped for gas between Cedar City and Kanarra. Other cars assisted. Adams car hard to see amid traffic. Miss June Milley began last week writing assessment notices for county treasurer Clan Huylet. notices to be mailed around May 30. Miller praised by Elsa Meinhardt for her reading work.

Shell Dry Company Sturtoo Upper Main Street Shell Old People Bullidog & Loan Co Paul M. Adacny Nate Lyoway Jojuty Suns J Bay Zion's Cedar City Kanarra Paul Adams Misa June Milley Huylet Misa Miller Belo Os Elssa Meinhmatt

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Don, Orton Petar City Ay Deadlettis Dirs Thomas D. Adams St. George Vitale Crawford Wy. Clair Rowley Tee Jensen C. A. Juneau California Visst Macfarlane Claude Burton Cranville H. Warren Freak Worthen Panguiteh County Financial Statement Salt Lake Choir DY Park Claude Mitcnell Summit Fendleton J. Harold Mitchell Salt Lake Ity Payne Claw~ JSON Ellar Howard Joseph Wallace Mouston Pangultch Ife Misa Treas Marsden Provo B. Y. Uy Shell OM
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