11 Aug 1933
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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1933
Page
1
Joseph Stevens Sha drives the milk wagon for the dairy company and reports several near misses as children climb onto the wagon during his daily rounds. He asks parents to caution their children to avoid this practice, which has led to falls and near accidents with passing traffic.
Elder Arnold Stevens of the L D S church mission field in Billings Montana sustained a broken arm and a badly sprained other arm in a recent auto crash. A Canadian trip returnee, he jumped clear as the truck swerved near overturning. He is recovering but remains in pain and inconvenience. The article also notes family trips and visits by various Cedar Valley residents including Mrs L J Adams and Bruce Adams in Salt Lake City, and local fishing and sightseeing outings to Panguitch Lake Duck Creek Cedar Canyon and Southern Utah Parks.
Mrs Ellen Taylor and her daughter Abn quarne from Fillmore returned home after a brief visit with Mrs Dorothy Melville. Mr and Mrs Taylor Parkinson will attend the World's Fair in Chicago this month. Thomas C Taylor went to Benjamin to tend the home while they are away. Eva Taylor will bring their child down to look after them.
Samuel Orton marked his seventh birthday on Sunday as his family gathered with his brother Joel, Joel’s wife, and other relatives for a pleasant evening with Jim.
Wiley Jones of Oklahoma and an associate were in town buying polo stock. They purchased stock from Jack Palton of Paragonah and Skarold Mitchell, with four from Cedar City. Prices were not disclosed except Mitchell’s horse at 189 dollars.
The district schools will start on September 11 following a regular August board meeting. Christmas break runs Dec 23 to Jan 3, with May 11 closing. Teaching staff approved including Orland Were and Cleane Passey for Parowan and A. 4. Hatch for Cedar Junior High. Board discussed an administration building, estimating costs between 5000 and 7500, or around 5000 per Leigh. Operational costs projected around 3650 for fuel light water janitor service and 700 per seat. Commercial subjects may be added at Parowan High if feasible. New janitors named for several schools. heating plant study authorized for Newcastle.
Win, BM. Lill Dalton was selected by county sheriff L R Fife for the deputy post to fill the vacancy from L J Adams resignation. The sheriff seeks Board of County Commissioners approval to designate Dalton as cashier at the courthouse. Adams left for Salt Lake City to become state highway patrolman.
The stockholders reelected John H. Fendieton Amenzo Topham and George Stevens for terms, with John W. Bentley and Samuel Abbott on two year terms, forming the board for the coming year. No new nominees were offered, and the meeting noted improved finances, reduced obligations, and potential stock dividends. Abbott could not attend. Gentley presided. The board reported higher milk prices received by the local plant than rivals.
Jean County faces unchanged total tax levy this year despite small shifts. State levy up 0.14 mills, school district down 0.25, county down 0.64, city and lawn services unchanged. Weaker assessed valuations may keep property taxes higher for some homeowners.
Parowan and the CCC-16 teams split a weekend series with two wins each. Saturday at Shich Creek camp Parowan won 7 to 1 in one game while CCC-16 took the other. Sunday CCC-16 defeated Parowan twice 9 to 5 and 7 to 4 in ten innings. Marsden pitched for Parowan with A. G. Ifatek batting.
Mary McMullen Porter seeks divorce from Burdell Potter accusing non support and requests restoration of her maiden name plus 59 attorney fees. The pair wed April 12, 1932 in Wieche Nevada and have no children or community property. P Lyman sues Ray Lyman for divorce alleging mental cruelty seeks alimony for one year and custody of two minor children with father. married August 2, 1925 with no property in CORIO.
Wy appreciate tery inoid the a ale twice gived He, 4 well as the expanasions of sympathy and tym dolence, following the death of our lluita son and grandecon, and we thank sincerely all these who help ed either at the home, at the fun eral or In any way. Ate and Atre Jefea yp Pi btenel Mr and Mre Walter C Mitchell, Ktr) ) Jane Adams.
Thirteen month old Bittle Chailen Ronald son of Mr and Mrs Fle er Mitchell drowned just above the division in the city irrigation ditch that runs the thoroughfare. His mother had briefly turned away to perform chores and the child slipped into the swift rock channel. Despite a long resuscitation attempt, he did not survive. Survived by parents a sister Marilyn and a brother Gilbert funeral held in East ward chapel with Bishop W L Adams in charge.
Engineers from the State highway department and the Bureau of Public Roads surveyed Four Canyon road plans this week with Douglas Larson overseeing cross-section work and potential contract construction. Evidence shows heavy west side construction with possible curves. Forest Service work from the other end progresses, and no firm start date is set. County treasurer Clarr reports a new partial payments system for taxes, aiding taxpayers.
A single criminal case dominates the present court session as Leo Corilt is found guilty of perjury by a jury. The court adjourned Wednesday at 2 PM for sentencing with a possible ten year term in the state penitentiary.
The American Legion group at Elpunds between the Library and Last Ward chapel prepared a semi circular tract for planting. Members with shovels and rakes finished leveling and removing trash and furrowed the area for irrigation. If successful the lawn will enhance the grounds with peas.
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