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Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1927

Page

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Ex-Service Men Reorganize Local Legion Post No 20

At a well attended meeting in the library auditorium, Post No 20 of the American Legion was reorganized. Officers elected include Durham Morris as Commander Roy Moore as Vice Commander WW Clair Rowley as Adjutant N E Brown as Treasurer Don Pendleton as Sergeant at Arms and A B Matheson as Chaplin. A follow up meeting is set for Monday the 22nd at 8:30 with committee reports and a plan of activity to be adopted. Many ex service men plan to affiliate for the coming winter with teachers among them.

The American Legion Durham Morris Roy Moore WW. Clair Rowley N. E. Brown Don. Pendleton Chaplin A. B. Matheson Messrs Hatch Garner Watkins Brown and Morris

Marriage Licenses Issued In Cedar City and Glenwood Spgs

Licenses issued this week include Theon C. Watson of Glenwood Springs Colorado and Arvilla Jones of Enoch Cedar City couples Vernon A. Jones and Etta Ellison of Cedar City and Glen Macfarlane Lane and Hazel Stevens of Cedar City. Arvilla Jones and Vernon Jones are siblings and planned a double wedding.

Theon C. Watson Glenwood Springs Colorado Arvilla Jones Enoch Vernon A. Jones Etta Ellison Cedar City Glen Macfarlane Hazel Stevens Vernon Jones

Suits Filed for Divorce and Civil Matters

Lillig McBride Hendley filed for divorce from Alexander Hencley alleging desertion and failure to support, seeking custody of two minors, alimony at $50 per month, attorney fees and costs. The Bank of Emmett Idaho sued J B Carpenter for $1,000 on a note. Vander Nelson, nine, hospitalized after an auto accident near Cedar City, remained unconscious briefly but showed signs of recovery. Lloyd White visited from Summit yesterday.

Lillig McBride Hendley Alexander Hencley Bank of Emmett Idaho J. B. Carpenter

Say it with Slogans and Win an Election Maybe

A Maryland woman writes a 1928 campaign slogan as Democrats hope for a win. The Times previews Elina Scott Watson's article Say It With Slogans, noting history shows slogans influencing elections and urging readers to read the piece.

Maryland White House the Times Elina Scott Watson

Third Grade Teacher Miss Wayie Williams Featured

Parents of third graders will note Miss Wayie Williams, a Kanarraville native from a prominent family. She studied at Branch Agricultural College and the University of Utah and was vice-president of Phi Alpha Beta in 1927. Russ Williams knows local conditions and fits community activities.

Wayie Williams Miss Williams Ron County Kanarra Hat Town Branch Agricultural College Puimerchool University of Utah Phi Alpha Beta Sorority Hat Russ Williams

State Fair Premium List Ready for Distribution

The 49th Utah State Fair in Salt Lake City will run October 1 to 4 and new premium list shows the state’s resources and products more comprehensively. The 120 page booklet, with Governor Dern’s photo and appeal, is available from State Capital offices. exhibitors urged to submit high quality, accurate contributions to present Utah at its best when the fair opens.

Salt Lake City Utah George H. Dern Dern Alma

State to Experiment with Oiled Roads

The State Head Commission contracted for 18,000 gallons of oil to oil a stretch of road near St George as an experiment under Southern Utah conditions. Officials say oiling may be a solution to heavy traffic wear, potentially avoiding costly concrete paving.

State Ut.acal St. George Utah

Move Made to Improve Power Conditions in Valley

After a Saturday meeting City officials and local pumpers, led by L. W. Marsden and Jos. B. Dalton, traveled to Salt Lake City to confer with the Public Utilities Commission and electrical engineers. They seek a device to meter surplus from the Parowan plant for Dixie Power Co. without lowering city voltage, or else cancel the sale contract. The Telluride Co. may join Dixie, and pumpers plan to organize to gain a voice in future contracts and terms.

L. W. Marsden Jos GB. Dalton Salt Lake City Parowan City Dixie Power Co Telluride Co

Sheep Show Readiness At Raimboutilet Exhibition

Everything in readiness for opening of the big sheep show with many sheep to be seen this week at the Raimboutilet Exhibition.

Wheat On Halterman Farm Yields Well

Twenty five acres of wheat on the Halterman farm yield an average of 38.5 bushels per acre in the first year of cropping after brush land clearing. Oats barley potatoes and beets show promise but not yet harvested. Frank Stahelt of Washington Utah plans threshing next week with a new re cleaner and equipment including alfalfa seed and beans threshing devices.

Halterman Brothers Frank Staheltf Washington Utah Salt Lake City The Times

Local and Personal News and Rambouillet Show Prep

Local and personal notes detail visits and travels of Cedar City residents including Eyre, Dalton, Taylor, Fenton, Green, Roche, and Mitchell family ties. The Sixth Annual Rambouillet Show opens Friday with judge J M B Jones from Texas Agricultural College and a two-type entry system BRB and C.

Dr Wilkinson Lectures On Radio Reaction Breakthroughs

Special to the Times Cedar City August 74th Dr Jarold Wilkingen lectured last night in his Clinic Room to a large audience explaining radio reaction on the body. He described REA or the application of ratio to disease storms, showing stereoscopic views and claiming several cures he achieved recently. He cites cancer as cured and mentions patients once doomed now well, though editors note the story’s author hides identity. Fred Allen visits from Payson due to his sister Mrs Lowe’s illness.

Cedar City Jarold Wilkingen Wilkinson Idltor Mitchell

Former Fargwan Woman Mrs Susan Meeks Meeks Dies in Cowley Wyo

Susan Powell Meeks mother of Susan Mickelson and former Fearowan resident died at her Cowley Wyoming home on the 23rd of last month. She would have been eighty six in October. She and husband Martha Meeks raised seven children and moved to the Big Horn basin twenty two years ago. Surviving children are Louis Alice Meeks Tebbs Ester Meeks Mortensen and Susan Meeks Mickelson. Grandchildren number thirty five and great grandchildren twenty. The Times extends sympathy to the family in their bereavement. A recent visit by Mrs Mickelson is noted as comforting.

Farowan Susan Powell Meeks Susan Mickelson Pasaid Cowley Wyoming Meeks Martha Meeks Fearowan Big Horn Basin Louis Alice Meeks Tebbs Ester Meeks Mortensen Susan Meeks Mickelson Parowan

Zion is Growing Christening Ten Sables in Patowan Wards

Confirmation of the Zion is Growing claim shows ten Sables christened in Patowan Ward last Sunday. West Ward families named Jean Bentley Taylor Norman Figbes Day Gloria Dawn Adams Snig May Clark. East Ward names include Sherry Taylor Gordon Walcock Stevens Lusana Roberta Margerie Howcroft Jay Gordon Whitney Patricia Joyce Whitney. Report withheld from last week's Times due to space.

Patowan West Ward Clayton “Taylor Jean Bentley Taylor Scott Day Norman Figbes Day Marion Adams Gloria Dawn Adams Lyman Clark Snig May Clark East Ward Frank &. Taylor Sherry Taylor Clarence Stevens Gordon Walcock Stevens Leonard Robert Lusana Roberta M. E. Howcroft Margerie Howcroft B. E. Whitney Jay Gordon Whitney J. Whitney Patricia Joyce Whitney

Monthly Union Meeting at Cedar City Tabernacle

The regular monthly Union Meeting will be held in the Cedar City Tabernacle on Saturday, August 20 at 6:00 PM. The Stake Presidency meeting with the Bishoprics and Clerks will follow at the Cedar L D Seminary at 6:90 PM the same day.

Cedar City Tabernacle Cedar L. D. 5

Daughters of Pioneers Plan September Meeting

The Daughters of Pioneers hold their regular monthly meeting on September first at Mrs Alvin Bensons home. The officer is announced, and an interesting program is being arranged for the occasion.

Daughters of the Pioneers Alvin

Calendar of Fairs and Shows In Which You May Be Interested

Sixth Annual Ramboulflet Show and Sale in Parowan on August 15 and 20. Garfield County Fair in Panguitch on August 25 to 27. Sevier County Fair in Richfield on September 1 to 3. Beaver County Fair and Rodeo in Beaver September 8 to 10. Box Elder County Peach Day in Brigham City September 9 and 10. Utah State Fair in Salt Lake City October 1 to 5.

Parowan Garfield County Pangzuitch Sevier County Richfield Beaver County Beaver Box Elder County Brigham City Salt Lake City

Wish He Was An Agent Not Particular What Kind

A Parowan boy said he wished to be an agent, any kind, explaining the urge after learning a School House front door notice reads No Agents Admitted Here. The anecdote reflects a child’s humorous take on authority and roles.

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