Debaters Win Again in Meat Showings
The PH. oo team repeats victory as debaters perform strongly in the meat showing event. Wins marked by clear demonstrations of skill and prep, with spectators noting the sustained high level of competition.
25 Apr 1923
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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1923
Page
1
The PH. oo team repeats victory as debaters perform strongly in the meat showing event. Wins marked by clear demonstrations of skill and prep, with spectators noting the sustained high level of competition.
Parowan High School debate teams defeated Dixie Normal on Thursday night to secure the Southern Division championship. The PFH?S affirmative Iris Decker and Huldah Mitchell beat Ezra Tobler and Verna Cox. the Dixie negative Arvilla Day and Clair Ifulet lost to Parowan’s team. The wins earn a berth in the State High School tournament in Salt Lake City in May, with coach Mr. Scott Matheson predicting a creditable showing.
A telegram from Mrs Bettie Oxton in Colorado states the death of Frank Orton, former resident of Fo il City. Details are scarce, health decline for two to three years cited, probable stomach trouble. Survived by wife and nine children in Colorado, mother Mrs Selina E B Orton, brother Orson Orton, four sisters Mrs Mary Mitchell Lounne Warren Lucetta Rasmussen Naomi Nelson of Parowan Cedar City.
Judge Knox instructs jurors to acquit unless the state proves arsenic possession and deliberate administration with premeditated malice beyond reasonable doubt. No evidence shows the defendant possessed arsenic or intended to harm Lottie Kelsey. reference to Sylvia Rans Away BI A Amrit activity appears.
A Coast city clipping notes Utah’s accelerating growth driven by copper coal and iron deposits and fertile agriculture. Union Pacific plans branch lines from Delta to Fillmore and Lund to Cedar City with hotels and tourist routes to Zion Bryce Canyon and Kaibab. Steel City near Provo to boost iron and steel output with favorable freight to San Francisco. The piece cautions watching Utah’s rapid development, likely to surprise Southern California.
Mrs Alma Esplin spoke at the relief meeting to an exceptionally large audience of women and girls praising her direct, clear delivery and strong ideas. The teacher's quorum reorganized with Mitchell, Adams, and Rowley leading as presidency and Durham as secretary, planted twelve blue spruce trees by the Tabernacle as part of a cleanup effort. Deacons quorums will plant grass around the building to improve grounds appearance. Free seed distribution from the Department of Agriculture remains at the Times Office.
Local Thespians present the comedy Sylvia Runs Away at the Parowan Opera House on Friday evening as this month’s Mutual activity. A city audience favorite praised for wit and brisk action, with reserved seats at Matheson Meat Market. Cast includes Dick Hamilton and other named characters. Also notes Sacrament meeting speakers and local weather, sheep-shearer trips, and residents’ weekend visits.
A large crowd gathered in Relief hall last Friday for a wedding reception hosted by the groom’s parents Mr and Mrs David Matheson. Music readings and talks filled the evening with solos by the couple and others, followed by a lunch.
Glenn Flannigan seven teen son of Mr and Mrs William W Flannigan died after his gun discharged while climbing down from a rock ledge two miles from a Cedar City sheep camp. He had been a BA C student leader and was loved by classmates. Funeral services were held Sunday with speakers and music.
Mr S R Burton, a major Rambouillet breeder, says his lambs are the best in years and he expects a premier Rambouillet show in the United States this fall. County Treasurer W Chair Rowley will soon issue the tax assessment notices. Mrs Metta Rasmussen returned after seven months in California with daughter Mrs Slaughter. Mr Alex Matheson attended a reception for Mr and Mrs Kenneth Matheson. A D White, resident engineer for the Buckburn Flat road project, leaves for a Washington County road camp. County Clerk issued a marriage license to Lee Corlett and Ina Heybourne of Cedar City. bride age sixteen and groom twenty, with parents present.
The community pushes ongoing improvements in front and back yards fences trees and streets. A large crew works on Third West Street with earth for leveling and brush removal while officials hope more residents join civic efforts before the campaign ends. Principal Fenton as committee chair may share views next week and local project committees are invited to use the Times to reach the public.
The County Recorder received a mortgage for 10 600 000 on the Columbia Steel Corporation property in favor of Mercantile Trust Company of California. The mortgage secures bonds for development work for Utah resources. Recording costs in this county and others run about 60.06 dollars each.
Save the eggs by storing them in water glass for six to eight months. The simple inexpensive method keeps them from spoiling and nearly indistinguishable from fresh. Use fresh, clear eggs and obtain water glass and instructions at drug stores. the County Agent can assist.
Grade school children prepare to present the operetta Snow White on May 4 for the public benefit. More detailed information is promised in the next issue.
Clifton A Youngman argues boosters shape a town’s image to attract trade. He warns against knocking rivals and urges residents to spread positive word, keep money local, and support neighbors. A booster ethos benefits individuals and the whole community.
Flag Ball reports Frankie Dalley, a Parowan student attending the South Dakota State University in Salt Lake City, has been appointed manager of the Senior Girls baseball team, reflecting her talent and popularity among home friends.
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