03 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1918
Page
1
Morning telegraph from Summit reports the Freeme G Dalley home burned after a cook stove ignition. Neighbors rushed to help but the fire overwhelmed the building and contents. Inmates escaped with only the clothes they wore, losing all belongings.
Magy Locate Here Mir McMiin of Neph has passed a cereas fal exam before the Utsh Brete Ber. He says Parewan Sanday offers a favorable prospect for starting a law practice and expects a bright future if he locates there.
Winston Orton, long tied to the Howard Foster project, is back home after a winter spent with the Gus company. Bodale has started exploring several theories, likely to seek Laberty Bonds.
Temple Wark has returned from St George after a week spent in Temple service. She assisted at the temple and supported work at George as well, continuing her duties in the community project.
De South Here announces return to Parowan where he will operate a dental stand at the Garr Howse. He plans to serve local friends and attend to dental needs during the coming days.
Bt Mortenaon left for Sst Lake for a LDS conference yesterday. The piece notes many new farm implements bought in Parowan from local firms, suggesting ample foodstuffs to harvest this fall. XH Fife, renting a Ford, visited Parowan from Cedar to help prove up homesteads and handle owner affairs.
Laurel Fern Bement, wife of Herman G Bement, died after a 24 day illness in Paragonah on Friday March 25 at 11:15. Born November 14, 1889, in Paerowan, she was the daughter of Mr and Mrs A S Webb, married to Bernand Bement of Kanosh in the Salt Lake Temple in 1915, lived in Kanosh and Paragonah, and was a devoted wife and mother. Funeral services will be held in the Tabernacle Wednesday afternoon at 1:00, with internment in Kanosh. near relatives and friends mourn her loss.
March weather reviews the season's behavior with little wind and improving spring conditions. Rainfall in the past two months kept the ground in good shape for planting. December to March totals are noted and observer Alex Matheson reports on conditions and local participation.
Morgan Richards announces Alma Richards has become his wife in Calcutta and plans to bring her to Salt Lake City this week to meet his parents. Mr and Mrs Richards departed for Salt Lake City to spend a week visiting.
Wilford Lawrence of Gil Wes 11 Farowan Monday filed citizenship papers with the county clerk Win D. Orton reports that he had received work from his son Walle who has arrived in Maryland and was at sea. The lad argues that he came the way but does not know where to. it is presumed he will go to France.
Ready for drive, the third Liberty Loan is commencing with Tren County expecting completion within a week to ten days. State total above 10 001) while County portion remains to be tallied. Wilford Day chairs the County Council of Defense and will mobilize volunteers upon his return from Salt Lake City for the CL D and Conference.
In an interview Pres Day announced the new ward Chapel 1 dedication on April 20. The building will be debt free by then as those who promised funds have not yet paid. Efforts await Frey Joan Smith and other general authorities from Salt Lake to attend. Stake members will be notified and invited to ensure a large turnout and proper arrangements.
A visitor named G W Esteoch, recently a resident of Parowan, arrived in Kanab on Thursday and stayed briefly for private business matters. He claimed he is doing well and that his prospects are rising as he continues to travel toward Balk Lake Cay for a short rest.
The article describes a new garden emblem for the War Service Flag, encouraging neighbors to show support by growing grain. A white cloth flag with a red border, a blue rampant spade, and painted messages may appear in front windows or garden fences. The emblem should be placed in the yard, with care to keep crops harvested later, and to avoid revealing neighbors' crops.
In a brief note readers are told Mr Benson has traveled to Salt Lake City. While away he placed two “pood angles” in theators, Beas and Reta, inside the Equitable ayas.
Plans submitted by architect Niles E Tétler indicate blue prints will be ready soon for the bank building to be erected on the corner adjoining Parowan Mooé and McCoohere. The new quarters are expected to be occupied by Iron County before autumn.
Tron County School Board met in regular session on March 1918 at Cedar. Iron County Teachers Organization representatives presented a resolution allowing contract releases with notice and satisfactory reasons, plus efforts to raise teacher salaries. Discussion covered increasing staff at Parowan, purchasing an organ for Buckhorn district, and supporting a Fraerensa School Orchestra group. The Third Year High School plan for Parowan was reviewed with superintendent and director.
W. W. Pendleton & Sons of Ady Pargwat Ukan report frets on their sheep breeding plan. They bred rams to ewes, achieved 38 percent lambing, claim larger and fatter lambs by night breeding and dry-time feeding. Over 145 lambs this year with only three losses. lambs aged weeks weighed 41 to 44 pounds, younger ones 0 to 35 pounds. From 170 ewes bred to the ram, 48 head lambed, claims 99 percent lambing.
A local high school plans to release a large number of boys on April 26 as part of spring farm work programs. The decision aims to provide practical labor experience and community service opportunities for students during the season.
A soldier who served at Camp Kearny arrived home after honorable discharge for active duty. He had been debilitated by severe rheumatic attacks affecting his feet and mobility.
In talks with President Wilford Day plans for a new office building north of the Chan e site are drawn. The design includes offices for the Presidency of the lake, Ward Clerk, Ward Bishopric, a Frayer Room, and a Corner Room, plus a large vault for valuables. Estimated cost approaches 90000, with modern features. The Parowan Stake has desired such a building for years and, if completed this year, will please all.
Sale of a Saxon roadster described as in good condition after recent overhaul. Limited legible details mention parts and a prompting contact for information. Obscured text leaves uncertainty about price or exact terms.
Monday the FHB group worked southeast of town on a large letter Gree Hile forming the upper part of the letter. About 150 boys labored all day, striking rocks to speed the work. The white melted material likely made the letter stand out clearly for miles in all directions.
Cedar notes report several groups leaving this week to support Sheep Miekica Baght in ChicagoLand. Mrs Na0 Haws visited Pit with her parents, Mr and Mrs Bengt Welson, during a recent Kanarre trip. The State Mutual program at the Stake event drew strong attendance and local Cedar Ward officers hosted a luncheon for visiting members, a very pleasant afternoon.
An old guide explains three egg preservation methods fat water gino lime water and Fleomings Pop Preserver to keep eggs fresh for winter markets. It warns to use fresh eggs immerse them in preservative keep in a cool place avoid cracked eggs and never wash eggs before preservation.
Weather has been pleasant recently as residents welcome visiting friends and relatives. Reports from town include Amos Holt needing surgery for a ruptured appendix, a cow causing injuries to Jot Woodbury necessitating hospital care, and Arthur Trueman undergoing medical treatment after a fractured leg.
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