Cox Nominated for Judge by Milford Republicans
The Fifth Judicial District GOP convention at Milford nominated Leroy H. Cox for judge after a lengthy ballot process. Albert L. Larson was chosen for District Attorney, with W. B. Higgins and George H. Lunt also receiving support before Larson prevailed on the later ballots. The convention also elected a judicial committee and heard a keynote from W. E. Kelley of Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Leroy H. Cox
Albert L. Larson
Pelta
Millard County
George Hunter Luat
Odd Fellows Hall
Claude Baker
Eureka
Thomas H. Burton
Clark Callister
Fillmore
Wm. B. Higgins
Albert Miller
St. George
O. A. Murdock
Beaver
M. M. Steele
Delta
Juan Couty
Burton
Iron Cunty
Cox
Murdock
Larson
Beaver County
Washington County
Millard
Higgins
Larsen
Tron County
Wirst
Washington
Iron
Albertl. Larnon
George Hunter Lunt
Iron Counties
Lunt
Juab
Hiiggins
Beaver Counties
R. J. Shay
Iron Gounty
Improvements Underway At Grand Canyon Exceeding 1.5 Million
Union Pacific system and federal workers push major Grand Canyon projects. Road construction along 25 miles to Cape Royal and a main entrance branch to Point Imperial progresses with multiple shovels and three shifts. Tenants and travelers flock to the new lodge and tents supplement capacity as park traffic soars.
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Union Pacific
Grand Canyon Park
Randall JL. Jones
Canyor
Cape Royal
Point Imperial
St. Therlon
U. & Bureau of Public Roads
Lang Construction Company
Los Angeles
A. F P. Boyd Construction Co
San Didego
Bar Association
Rust
V. T. Park
Fire at School House Sparks Alarm and Narrow Escape
A tar kettle overflowed while heating for roof work at the school house last Monday, scorching the platform and nearby logs. Workmen extinguished the blaze before serious damage. The item notes local visitors, a new home under construction, rambouillet sheep shipment, theater ads, and a Democratic primary event Friday night.
Reparation for Rambouillet Show Nearing Completion
Iron County School Board approved next year’s calendar with school start set for September 24 and a teachers institute on September 7 and 22 plus a two week vacation. The board awarded coal contracts for Parowan Paragonah Summit Enoch Midvalley and Cedar, with Kanarra coal bid tied. Financial statement approved for Parowan Times.
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Iron County School Board
Nia
Calender
John Mortensen
Parowan
Paragonah
Ernest Webster
Warning on Whooping Cough Closes Show House for Children
Dr. F J Burton city health officer warns of several whooping cough cases on the West Side and exposure risk. The show house is closed to children under ten, with possible no Sunday school or primary next weekend. Parents urged to keep children from crowds and contact Dr Burton for free diagnosis. Rambouillet Show preparations proceed for August 16 to 18 at the Rambouillet barn with dairy cattle and horse classes added and premiums announced.
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F. J. Burton
Burton
Rambouillet
Rambouillet Barn
Interhiguntari West
Farowan Girl Marries Ogden Boy
Deseret News reports Miss Trene Mortensen of Far mington and Walter L. Higtey of Ogden obtained a marriage license during the week. The couple, who became acquainted while Mortensen was 72 years old in Ogden, were wed after his arrival last Sunday evening. The bride is the daughter of Mrs Mar Etterita Mortensen.
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Deseret
Trene Mortensen
Walter L. Higtey
Ogden
Farmington
Miss Mortensen
Mar- Etterita Mortensen
Marriage Licenses Issued in Utah Counties
The Clerk's office reports several marriage licenses issued recently. Albert Frank and Wanda Joe of Cedar City. Alden Pectol of St. George and Lorella Armstrong of Cedar City. Frank Averett and Jeneva Tectol of Washington.
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Albert Frank
Wanda Joe
Cedar City
Alden Pectol
St. George
Lorella Armstrong
Frank Averett
Jeneva
Support Your Local Dairy Industry and Hold the Rope
A local dairy advocate urges continued patronage of the Southern Utah Dairy Co to keep profits, wages, and employment in Cedar Valley. The message notes higher butter fat prices from the local creamery compared with Parowan and Pangoh, benefits of in-state production, and cautions against abandoning the enterprise before it matures.
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Alo
Wilster
LB O
Byron Thornton writes of California trip after track meet
A letter from Byron Thornton dated July 26 1928 from Tintic Utah describes traveling to California for a track meet in Los Angeles where he placed second in the half mile. He details visits to Venice Catalina Island glass bottom boats and marine life, notes cooler weather and a rough return journey, and signs off with affection.
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Byron Thornton
Bye
U. PD
Los Angeles
Tintic
Utah
California
Venice
Catalina Island
Leland
Local Notables Visit and Community News Roundup
Mr iomer Durham visits from Salt Lake City with grandparents and relatives. Misa Fae Decker returned home from California. Attorney Grover A. Giles, Democratic candidate for Judge, was in town interviewing supporters. Giles hails from Fillmore and previously served as judge in a nearby case. Voters urged to register by Monday August 13. Local eating houses urged to influence delegate selections at county convention. Six locals voting against lunch adjournment led to limited funds that day. Mr. and Mrs. Clair Rowley welcome a baby daughter born Monday afternoon. Marsdena and Josepha returned from Yellowstone trip. Elvin Gurr injured when hay wagon tipped. hospital to reset limb, expected home tomorrow. Miss Barbara Matheson leaves Tuesday for Zion Canyon to work. Mr. George Frith visited Cedar City Wednesday. last trip to the metropolis in three years. M L Shougerd improving home south of town with rustic kit. Zell progressing with terrace work and remodeling. Times commends improvements. Continued to back page.
Dairy Company Elects Officers for Year
At the second annual meeting of the Southern Utah Dairy Co. Samuel Abbott Paragonah Oscar M. Lyman and W Clair Rowley were elected to the board joining A Adams and T Amenzo Tenham. Abbott and Rowley have served on the board since formation Abbott acting president and Rowley secretary treasurer. Lyman replaces John Pendleton who was absent. The gathering heard annual operations reports and dairy talks from Arthur Morris and Dr G Wiltser praising the local plant. A dairy lunch followed with exhibits of dairy cattle at the plant and Paragonah. First Jersey prize went to F P A Clark. Rowley’s cow took third. horstery and grade class winners not learned.
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Southern Utah Dairy Co
Samuel Abbott
Paragonah
Oscar M. Lyman
W. Clair Rowley
Theae
Il. L. Adams
Thomas Amenzo Tenham
Mesare
Abbott
Rowley
Lyman
John Si. Pendleton
Someeone
Pendleton
Arthur Morris
I. A. C. Dairy Department
G. Wiister
United States
Paragepah
Jersey
FP. A. Clark
Wmn
County Tax Levy Fixed for Year by County Board
The Board of County Commissioners fixed the 1928 tax levy for County State and School purposes at 23 mills, the same total as last year despite a 2.1 mill rise in school levy. To offset the school increase they trimmed the county levy to a “quick” level in several areas. A comparison of levies by purpose for this year and last is provided.
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Board of County Commissioners
Also Mentioned on This Page
Juab County
West End
Gach County
W. EE. Kelley
Salt Lake City
Kelley
Grand Canyon
Kalbab Forest
J. M. Urie
Cleo
Mr. Urie
Democratic Party
Jasper Cartwright
Texas
Rambouletts
Willam Haines
Victory Theatre
Alma Barney
Hering
Times
Parowan Times
Farowan
Salt Lake Creamerys
Pargonah
B. A. C Creamery
Morris
Cedar Valley
Kelso
Yuente Nevada
Iomer Durham
Misa Fae Decker Cxtme
Grover A. Giles
Giles Haila
Hia Hasing
Mrs. Clair Rowley
Loma
Marsdena
He Josepha
Yellowstone National Park
Elvin Gurr
Wm. J. Gurr
Elvin
Barbara Matheson
Zion Canyon
George Frith
Metrapolis
M. AL. Shougerd
Zell
Dairy Company
State
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