04 Apr 1923
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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1923
Page
1
The Chamber of Commerce plans to press the Forest Service for funds to improve Canyon Road. President Mitchell and Supervisor Mace will travel to Cedar City to discuss the request, with an Ogden Office appeal if needed to ease access to the Breaks and complete the loop.
Eight men led by Mr. Nephi Orton travel from town to the Mammoth head to cut timber before sap runs for a tourist camp at Cedar Breaks. They leave in a wagon up to a canyon with dog sleds for provisions, aiming to reach near South House flat in four to five days. They will be paid five dollars per day due to exposure and difficult winter travel over three to ten feet of snow.
County Clerk John W. Bentley announces the April meeting of the County Commissioners is postponed from April 9 to April 16 to allow attendance at the April Conference and Road convention in Provo. The note also mentions local news items about Easter greetings, a school ball, a job move, and community campaigns on cleanliness and sanitation.
Mrs Natine Genson Decker wife of Alvin Decker of this City died Friday after a weeks long battle with heart trouble. A native of the area she leaves a husband two young sons three brothers and three sisters and her foster parents. Funeral services were held at the Tabernacle on Sunday at two oclock with Bishop H L Adams presiding. L N Marsden S A Matheson F C Van Buren and David Matheson spoke and The Primary Association offered a resolution of sympathy. Musical tributes included Nearer My God To Thee and I Cling To Thee performed by local singers.
Professor J J McClellan studies feasibility of placing a large pipe organ in Zion Canyon rocks as a natural amphitheater sounding board. He says acoustics are splendid and the organ would be a world wonder.
Card of Thanks thanks friends for kindness during Natina Ward’s illness and death. Notes on travel plans of Mrs Geo H Durham and Mrs L W Marsden. Updates on Albert Marsden health and possible operation. Returns of Jas W Mitchell and Mrs David Sharp Jr. from trips and a death in the Benson family. Decker and Rutledge family updates and a note that the City Council meets tonight.
The Garfield County News reports a Race Meet at Cannonville on April 16 17 18 with at least 14 horses, inviting all. Purses for first and second place and side bets up to 100 dollars. Horses Tooth picks Pacer Tobe and Dooley are entered.
Mr F D B Gay toured Parowan in support of a Provo convention seeking a southern Utah route for the Lincoln Highway. He argues that diverting from Salt Lake City to Milford Baker Ely would add 60 miles but reduce travel time and showcase southern Utah’s scenery, improving impressions of the state. Local chambers plan a meeting April 10 to unite civic groups behind the central route and counter desert-route advocates.
Miss Laurel Decker hosted last evening for Mr. Marion Adams bound for California to complete his mission. A large group of youths enjoyed games music and humorous stories followed by refreshments as the evening’s fitting climax.
As we go to press Mr. Jos Ei Ward of the Fair Committee says the list of fall fair committees and the premium list for agricultural products will appear in the TIMES next issue. The committee promises new premiums focusing on best garden and farm crops displays rather than individual entries.
Through the Chamber of Commerce and city officials Parowan will send a strong delegation to the Provo convention on the 10th inst addressing the Lincoln Highway. Thomas D. Adams will return to represent the city along with L Nelson Marsden and Commissioner H L Adams, with possibility of others from the chamber joining.
A clipping from the Gold and Blue praises Brothers Durham for guiding the L. D. S. U. Boy's Glee Club from fifty untrained male voices to a chorus worthy of the name. The piece notes a mid month trip to Southern Utah, offering Parowan residents a chance to hear them. R. R. Page of Provo visited Parowan with Daniel Page and Nels Thornton for assessment work. County Treasurer W. Clair Rowley is new home paper subscriber.
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