May Install Water Meters In City Council Action
The Waterworks committee was directed to study water meter costs and feasibility with plans to start small and expand if warranted. They ordered 1200 feet of iron pipe for canyon line repairs and postponed the city accounts audit until year end. A electricity sales contract with Paragonah for five years was approved. A foot bridge project for James C Robinson was given favorable action. The city lineman applicant Scott Mitchell’s bid was tabled due to missing committee chair. Minor items and city claims were settled before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnham Manufacturing Co
Paragonah
James C. Robinson
Scott Mitchell
Bayles
Dixie Fliers Win First Two Games in Chicago
The Dixie Fliers, Utah’s national basketball contenders, opened in Chicago with wins over Tennessee 26 26 and a second game 37 to 25. Mrs Mayme Chilton returned home after five weeks visiting Indiana and relatives. Mr F W Evans reported a coast trip with sheep shipment and visits. Evangeline D Wooley came home from California and Nevada to stay with family. GR Gunn and son Chester rode the Pickwick to San Diego yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie Fliers
Utah
Chicago
Tentessee
Mayme Chilton
Indiana
GR. Gunn
Chester
Pickwick
San Diego
Sheriff and Cedar City Marshal Find Still in Cedar Valley
Sheriff Leigh and Cedar City Marshal Grant Walker found a still in operation in Cedar Valley Tuesday morning but no one was there. They destroyed the setup due to unfavorable weather and absence of the proprietor, avoiding a wait for a claimant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh
Mershall
Grant Walker
Cedar Valley
Tabernacle Choir To Open Zion National Park Event
Secretary George A. Mitchell and Alex H. Rollo report plans for the parks opening season with Salt Lake Tabernacle choir set to perform. Transport may shift from trains to bus service as volunteers offer rides. Local teachers and families feature in a spring visiting schedule and plans for national tournament attendance.
Woolgrowers Elect Officers For Year
The Iron County Woolgrowers Association elected officers for the year at its annual meeting. Thomas Davenport was named president, Albert Adams vice-president, Thomas Lenhett secretary and treasurer, with H B Robinson of Paragonah, John Adams of Cedar City, and Jos L Dalton of Parowan as advisory board members. Holdover members Edgar Henson and Ellis Orton remain on the advisory board. Lyman retires as president and Mark Orton steps as secretary and treasurer. A special Easter program is planned for Parowan East Ward Sunday services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron, County Woolgrowera Association
Thomas Davenport
Albert Adams
Thomas Lenhett
H. B. ‘Robinson
Paragonah
John Adams
Cedar City
Jos
Dalton
Parowan
Adviseory
Adviscory
Edgar Flenson
Ellis Ortoan
Cect Whi
Lyman
Mark Orton
Cntroing
Locals Note Visits Families and New Baby Girl
Locals report Mrs. Beatrice Dalton Harris and her children visiting for a few months. Word reached that Willam T. Orton and wife welcomed a baby girl in Provo. Mr. Robert Bentley assists the Malmbergs at the Parowan Bakery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Dalton Harris
Willam T
Willie) Orton
Provo
Robert Bentley
Malmbergs
Wilford Day and Scott Day Attend Conference in Salt Lake City
Messrs Wilford and Scott Day with their wives Karl Mitchell and Arthur Joseph departed this week to attend a conference and conduct business in Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messers. Wilford
Scott Day
Karl Mitchell
Arthur Joseph
Salt Lakee City
Mrs Lena Gentley Returns Home After Winter Trip
Mrs. Lena Gentley spent the winter with family in Nevada and California and came home at week’s end, marking the close of her travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Gentley
Nevada
California
Local Residents Return from Long Absence and Travel Notes
Mr and Mrs Evan Rollins return home after over two years away while Mr Herman Bradfield and family visit from California. The Petersen children Elma and Glenna joined a Milford Sunday drive with their parents. Mont Benson left for Salt Lake City to work with Union Pacific data. L J Adame went to Salt Lake City as a Democratic State Convention delegate. James Green reportedly sold his sheep last week to Daybell, the reputed buyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Bradfield
California
Hey
Milford
Elma
Glenna
Arthur Petersen
Mont Benson
Salt Lake City
Tortéume Hté Ork
The
Union Pacific Data
Se His At
Bird
L. J. Adame Teft
L. J
Proclamation Declares American Forest Week 1928
President Calvin Coolidge proclaims April 23 to 28 as American Forest Week, urging states to observe and citizens to protect forests. The statement notes forest fire threats, cooperative protection under Clarke McNary, and the long term benefits of forest renewal for agriculture employment and national growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Calvin Cuulidus
School Officials Attend Superintendents' Convention
Superintendent Darlow and Cedar Schools officials led by Miss Leigh Miss Williams Miss Rollo and Clerks Mr Anderson attend the three day Superintendents convention in Salt Lake City with health nurse present and other staff listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlow
Miss Leigh
Nurgse
Rollins and Ward Sighted in Cedar City Scene
Mr. Carmen Bill Rollins and Lloyd Ward were in Cedar City last Tuesday night enjoying a local social scene where both attracted attention from several young ladies of the county metropolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmen
Bill) Rollins
Lloyd Ward
Cedar City
Rumor Of Miss Glenna Lowe's Recent Milford Wedding
Rumor says Glenna Lowe daughter of Mr and Mrs George A Lowe Jr recently wed a Milford man with no confirmable details. Elwood Mortensen and wife welcome a baby boy born last Thursday. Stubbs ordered a ten foot windmill from E M Colvin for a well near Blue Knoll to water sheep. Colvin was in town last Saturday for the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenna Lowe
George +A.’Lowe Jr
Milford
Stubbs
E. M. Colvin
Blue Knoll
Mr. Colvin
Mra. Elwood Mortensen
Tke
Miss Golda Rasonesen Returns From California Visit
Stake Clerk C. E. Riddle filed quarterly reports by mail hoping they arrive first in Salt Lake City. He notes past reports ranked fifth among about a hundred, a strong showing. Clerks have until the 15th to submit these reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stake
C. E. Riddle
Salt Lake City
Ward travels to Overton for winter teaching post
Mr Edward W. Ward left last week by Pickwick bus for Overton Nevada where Mrs Ward is teaching this winter. Mrs Paul M Petersen is visiting here with her parents Mr and Mrs James Green. FT Read the Advs in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Ward
Overton
Nevada
Ward
Mrs
Paul M. Petersen
James Green
Disease risk rises as flies hatch after dates
City Health Officer warns delaying work beyond specified dates will heighten fly hatch and disease danger. Early action is urged to prevent public health threats.
Rehearsals Begin for Men’s Chorus in Major Work
Rehearsals have started for the men’s chorus performing a prominent new work by M. 1 A. Members gather for vocal drills as the ensemble prepares for upcoming public performances and critical previews.
Friday the Thirteenth in Parowan Times Feature
The Parowan Times presents a feature by Elmo Scott Watson on Friday the Thirteenth. It notes three dread dates this year and why some fear the superstition. The article promises more details and related facts in the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parowan Times
Elmo Scott Watson
The Mule Ethic and the Mule Portrait by Mark Gudmundget
An essay extols mule stubbornness as a model for personal freedom and governance. It argues that individuals and society gain strength when resisting dogma, party control, and flattery, urging self direction, free speech, and honest conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perech Anid
Itelica
Mark Gudmundget
Democrats Name Delegates To State Convention
Utah Democrats named delegates at a Cedar City county gathering to the State convention in Salt Lake City. W K Granger J M Urie Mia William Osbourn L J Adams and W W Mitchell top the list with F Leigh E M Corry and Walter C Mitchell as alternates. The State convention will choose eight delegates for the Houston national convention to nominate President and Vice President. Debate over whether Utah should instruct its delegation adds activity to the meeting. County officers J W Urie presided Myra Osbourne secretary E M Corry M J Muncfarlane S F Leigh Moroni Corry J Palmer Meser Dalley Parney Dalley A L Woodhouse Walter C Mitchell R H Benson were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar City
Democratic Party
Salt Lake City
W. K. Granger
J. M Urte
Mia
Wiliam Osbourn
L. J. Adama
W. W. Mitchell
F. Leigh
E. M. Corry
Walter C. Mitchell
Houston
Texas
United States
Utah
al Smith
Ron County
Utth
Iron County
G Catherine
W. K. Qranter
Osbourn
J. Wl. Urie
Myra. Osbourh
M. J. Muncfarlane
S F. Leigh
Moroni Corry
J. Palmer
Meeser Dalley
Parney Dalley
A. L. Woodhouse
Clifford Empey
W. W.W. Mitchell
R. H. Benson
May Day Celebrations Planned by Daughters of the Pigneera
A traditional May Day event with a May queen and Morris dancers is planned for May 1 or the next sunny day after. Funds will go to restoring the old meeting house. Local ladies are nominated for queen votes, costing a penny each, with vote boxes in area businesses. Also notes ticket offices for Red Feather Stage at Parowan Auto and Pickwick line at Taylora Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Feather Stagea
Parowan Auto Company
Pickwick Line
Taylora
Birthday fete honors Mrs Davenport at 75th party
Special to the Times Mrs Elien Davenport celebrated her seventy fifth birthday Sunday afternoon at home with a well planned social event organized by her daughter and daughter in law. A delicious jap voch was served as guests included Mrs Annie Gurr who praised Mrs Davenport for decades of community guidance. Remarks and well wishes counted many among the attendees with a list of honored guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elien Davenport
Annie Gurr Jaid
Davenport
Aladora Flakterman
Igrele Guer
Afra
Emily Dalton
Sarah Whitney
Hattie Laver
Tdina Botley
Esther Orton
Annie Hollingshead
Sunle Mig'elann Vira Trestty
RaRe Taussen
Melinda Adama
Jettie 1
Hohingan
Harriet Flulof
Melt
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Ola
F. WY. Evans
D. P. Barton
Evangeline D. Wooley
Marshall
Tabernacle Choir
George A. Mitchell
Chamber of Commerce
Alex H. Rollo
Iron County Record
Zron Nat
Ional Park
Salt Lake Tabernacle Eboir
W.H. Gordon
Claudia Jacobson
Wople
Mr. Jacobson
St. George
Fae Bennon
Misa Jacobson
Washington County News
Thomas D. Adama
Ray
Fiery Lang
Warren Cox
Age Goys
Woolgrowers
Parpwan East Ward
Evan Rollins
Evan
James
Green
Daybell
Washington
United States of America
Calvin Coolidge
Frank B. Kellogg
Golda Rasonesen
City Health Board
Jon
Jas, Burton
Win
Pritehart
Filward Bentley
City Health Tgoard
Brown
Ess
Jean Matheson
Retta Orton
Anna Mortsneen
Phylie Orten
Hilda’ Lowder
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