26 Apr 1922
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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1922
Page
1
The city administration begins plans for a new electric plant to serve lighting and power needs across Parowaen valley and Summit. A survey estimates 350 to 600 horsepower could meet demand. bond election likely by early date with funds of 60,000 to 65,000 within city limits.
A Tuesday Reds meeting featured Bir Van Buren delivering a lecture on Heath Ododotation and the Home. The talk focused on moral concerns of parenting and child training, drawing a very large attendance despite some townspeople missing the event.
The Court House undergoes alterations to expand the treasury room as locals attend a five o'clock banquet at the home of Mr and Mrs John Ho Ger. Social events include a theater program featuring The Magazine Girl with Audrey Dalton and a second act with Chale Tale & Cartogring, plus children's matinees and prize boxes at the Opera House. Community members Edwin Brickert, D A Matheson, and Wm Pritchard are mentioned along with local officials and vendors. schedules point to Saturday April 29 events and a focus on local bargains and social gathering.
An illustrated lecture by Mr RB Jones showcased slide pictures of Cedar Breaks, the Ermita Forest, the Grand Canyon and National Park. The talk praised local assets, urged support for Cedar Canyon development, and thanked participating locals including Eo Com, Mr and Kits Weet, and Joel Elgar.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Claude Edwards and various place names like Paravan and Cedars City. It notes travel on Friday and a lost bone incident. other phrases are unclear. Entities include Claude Edwards, Paravan, Cedars City, Wweatheys, Parasoveh, Foroway.
The Psrowan High School plans its final week with events from April 30. Alumni initiation banquet and banquet on Wednesday, senior class program and commencement exercises on Friday, track and field meet Saturday, and a closing movie night. Graduating class includes Ruth A Wood, Charlie Rollies, Day Barrel Wo, Dalton Clifton, L Ray Davenport, S Metro Tapham.
A muddled yet informative guide outlines building a strawberry patch with careful bed preparation, two main planting methods, and tips for big berries. It covers spacing, plant care, and pollination, naming varieties like Early Gooseberry, Giant, and Brandywine, while noting everbearing types for extended yields. The piece emphasizes thorough soil work, proper equipment handling, and avoiding frost damage to maximize production.
Cedar City visitors led by Mr and Mrs Stewart Thole attended a Parowan High School show of student works from Domestic Art and Domestic Science classes under Miss Thorley. About 208 attendees plus 70 drivers toured exhibits, praised pieces by artist William Kane Counts and others, and many purchases and car sales followed, with local merchants and families contributing to the event.
A public information effort promotes Postal Improvement Week starting May 1, urging citizens to provide full addresses and clear return details to speed mail dispatch. The notice, issued by the general campaign of the Postal Service, calls on individuals to report service lapses and to participate in the nationwide push for better mail delivery.
The Posy Office Department expects it to be observed by its postal personnel and employees in dealing with the public as part of postal improvement efforts starting May 16, 1925.
A fragmenting local note recalls last Friday's club meeting where an article on Our Birds was promised. Mentions Archie Benson Mr and Mrs WF Johnson visiting Parowan, with Johnson teaching in Cedar City and a few days with his parents, plus other town news and local business chatter.
Parowan High School hosted an arts display with class entries from domestic science and art departments. Students showcased work, received flower bouquets, and praised instructors while planners announced a state track and field meet and graduation events.
Dr Alxande and Se F J Alexander of the Alen ander Opiical Co will be at Breaks Hotel Sunday for say all Ja, bow baveg attireable and that eves should not fui) te call.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Carmen and a Rex venue event on a midweek night with references to Paragonah Stonday and James C Robson. The garbled text also cites Chevroist Auton and Alex BHoFello a former editor, with scattered references to local ads and dates.
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