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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1931
Page
8
The American Legion officers announce there will be no annual Cedar City rodeo this fall due to nationwide financial strains. The group suggests a possible fall festival next month with limited events such as boxing and wrestling and perhaps dancing on some nights.
The Superior Cleaning Co at 122 North Main Street lost about 55 dollars between 11:20 and 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday. City Marshal Moroni Corry reported no entry by a suspect and an employee was inside the building the entire time. Some money was in checks and money orders, offering potential leads.
Ernest H Burgess says inter community chautauqua plans proceed with no dates yet set St George Parowan and Beaver indicate interest A meeting of reps from each city is expected to draft a definite program Also a Rotary luncheon featured a humorous program directed by the Fellowship committee R J Shay chaired the committee but was the principal speaker Nor Barlow led the event Alice Williams sang two solos with Mrs Hell Jones at piano Guests included Orson J Syde Utah Bell Telephone Andrew M Anderson Wayne E Mayhew and Willard Canfield
The Lions club luncheon featured Henry Laurensen of Sacramento California a fellow Lion who shared an engaging account of surviving eight months stranded on a small Indian Ocean island after a shipwreck. Little Miss Billy Dale six daughter of Mr. and Mrs Alten L Dale of Salt Lake City performed a playful dance act.
Mrs N J Barlow raised an alarm about 3 a m after reports of threats tied to moving a school house. Superintendent Barlow reached Lund with Dr Macfarlane and the sheriff found him asleep there, after failed attempts to contact Mrs Tintlow the night before via a truck driver.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Arnold Grate of Kanatra visited Cedar on Wednesday. Mr. W H Manning from Taquerville said the last of his peach crop left the orchard that morning and he could have sold 200 tons if available. They brought 2 1/2 to 4 pounds at the orchard this year.
Alonzo Christensen of Newcastle transacted business in Kedar during the week, according to local records. The report provides a concise note of the transaction activity by Christensen in the town.
Mr B F Fulme superintendent of the State Experiment Farm at Fanguiteh and County Agent Hymas attended the Ramboul let show with a group of Marysvale boys. They were shown around the valley by County Agent Tueller and Mr Tay under Mr Pearson's supervision.
Mr Nelson Marsden made a brief business trip to Salt Lake City during the week. The visit included meetings with local officials and business partners to discuss ongoing projects and potential collaborations.
Mr and Mrs F L Cruikshank and daughter Genevieve travel from Jdena for a short visit with their son and daughter Mr and Mrs Paul M Adams.
Messrs James Sinell and H M Ikh came from New Castle on court business. Ish brought suit against the Pickwick Gages for damage from a highway collision near Cedar months ago. The matter was settled out of court for 350 dollars.
Mrs. Caddie Orten Christensen has a new baby born Tuesday afternoon at her mother's home here.
Miss Viola Taylor, long in Salt Lake City, joined her mother this week and they traveled to California to visit her brother Waldo for a short time.
Mr and Mrs Harold Mitchell left last Wednesday for Safford Arizona where Harold will resume duties as principal of the high school Elis sister Kathleen visiting from El Faso Texas accompanied them during the trip.
Mr and Mrs Clevon Jensen and their two children visited here from their Nevada home during a period omitted in the excerpt.
Dr. C. M. Clark returned from the North rim of the Grand Canyon where he took the place of the regular physician at the U P Ledge during the latter’s vacation. He reports little to do besides fishing and hunting and enjoyed the time thoroughly.
Mr and Mrs Rex Ward and Mr and Mrs I B Ridley of Cedar visited the Breaks last Friday evening. They ate supper at a sheep camp and stayed in the area overnight after leaving the canyon around eleven.
Messrs Elmer Gurr Grant Benson and Bill Dalton and Misses Lella Smith Florence Decker and Ruth Clark enjoyed a weekend eating and fishing trip returning Monday evening.
Wm. C. Mitchell with Warner Harold and Karl and their daughters Kathleen Marion and Laura plus families spent an overnight outing at Mammoth Saturday and Sunday in a family gathering.
Mr. Angus Morrig who had been on the Coast for about a year was home for three or four days during the week visiting with his family and friends. He left Wednesday morning for St. George to visit with his father and brothers there.
Ellis Bentley handles the construction work for Mr Winston Orton as he adds an extension to his new residence on the city’s north side.
Mrs Maria Taylor and her children Kate Eva and Thomas travel to Benjamin to visit Taylor Parkinson whose health has been serious for weeks after double hernia surgery. He is reported much better but still weak and able to sit up only briefly each day.
Miss Lydia Matheson works in the office of the Dixie Power Co. for a couple of weeks while Miss Ada Gardner takes a vacation.
John H. Williamson and his relatives from Kanarra were in town on Wednesday afternoon for a series of business matters.
Joe Delmen and Claude Cole of Koche Nevada arrived Wednesday for a business visit to the Southern Utah metropolis, meeting local officials and exploring opportunities.
Work started Wednesday morning on a test well in Cedar Canyon with a well driller leading the operation. The drilling rig had been moved to the location the previous day.
Mrs Mabel Brumback of Meeker Colorado is home for a few weeks visit with her mother Mrs Myron Davis.
Mrs Alice Bardwell left last week to visit her parents Dr and Mrs James Green in Los Angeles She expected to return about the first of the month
Mr and Mrs Joseph Stevena and daughters Marie and Violet and Miss Pearl Ward returned during the week from a two weeks trip to Yellowstone Park. They visited relatives and friends in Cowbey Wyoming while away.
Mrs Esplin from Or derville is visiting Mayor and Mrs Albert E Adams and leaves today to return home.
Mrs. Evan Fayles left during the week to visit with her people in the northern part of the state.
Mr. Clayton Dalton departs next week for Los Angeles seeking employment as an entertainer. He may then head to New York, though his plans remain indefinite at present.
Wayne E. Mayhew of a public accounting firm audited the school district records in Fargo on Wednesday and checked county records for the district’s financial status.
Mrs. Ed Werd returned during the week from a brief visit with her relatives in Salem. A niece, Miss Inez Christensen, accompanied her for a few days of visiting.
Mr and Mrs Henry Bentley from Carbon County spent the first of the week visiting relatives and friends. They called on friends in Minersville and visited Mrs Bentley's father FE E Myers in Elsinore while away from home.
Mrs Orton Durham is visiting here from Wephi for a few days with his people. Orton is still studying to Washington, BD C.
Miss Sadie Ogden of Richfield Utah is visiting here with Miss Mary Adama. The two young women are seen enjoying local events and meeting residents during their stay.
Arthur and Jack Petersen and Donald Pendieton left early this week to seek employment at Boulder Dam. They travel together seeking work opportunities on the dam project and related construction roles.
In a Forum and Century piece Donald Rose argues that time spent on arithmetic is wasted. He laments years spent on math and related studies, claiming he can barely recall more than five telephone numbers while boasting past skill in log and calculus. He critiques education's focus on rote calculation over practical needs.
Messrs. Jess Guyman and Lyman Clark, ex-service men, left during the week for Salt Lake City for examination and possible treatment there or at Denver. Jess's trouble is lung related while Lyman's condition is unclear and not yet determined.
Mr and Mrs Frank Ward visited their relatives during the week and will have Frank take a winter position at a Montana school. Their stay is described as brief with plans for future relocation.
County Treasurer Clair Hulet and wife welcomed their first child, a baby girl, this week. The couple shared joy at the arrival, noting this is the finest thing that has happened to them.
Mr and Mrs Thomas H Myers and their children visit relatives in the area from Las Vegas. They plan to tour other state relatives before returning. Thomas notes work has resumed on the Boulder dam and weather is less oppressive there now than before.
Misa Ruth Decker departed last week to visit her sister Mrs. Lance Hyatt in Gunnalson. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. W. Pendleton left a few days ago to see their daughter Mrs. Ben Davis in Los Angeles.
Mrs Madora Halterman of Parowan celebrated her seventy ninth birthday on July 31 with a family social. Her children and grandchildren, along with brothers and their families and other close friends, attended and enjoyed the event despite a late Times report.
Irene G. Lindsay was granted a divorce from Douglas L. Lindsay with $60 alimony per month, custody of minor children, and $75 attorney’s fees. Default judgments were awarded to the Federal Land Bank in several cases. George A. Lowe Jr. vs Jos. B. Dalton had demurrer overruled and Dalton given 20 days to answer. Defaults issued in Southern Utah Plumbing and Heating Co. v Paper-Page Inc and W. P. Day v Mortgage Discount Co. Multiple cases continued for the term.
Sylvia B. Page sues Nerbert Milne and others and Jos D. Fife and others in two contract actions over house construction. Lianed CBD Monaghan seeks annulment of marriage to M Don Monaghan.
A compact collection of maxims and wry observations on common sense time value and human behavior. It blends humor and social commentary with notes on money luck and everyday ethics. The piece uses aphoristic lines to provoke reflection and a smile.
Rained in Nick of Time reports Dr. A. I. Wardt of Walliamsport Pa. describing a fire that burned the side and roof of his house overnight. A sudden rainstorm doused the flames before they consumed the dwelling and the doctor found the hole in the roof the next morning.
A Harvard faculty spelling bee revealed ten of forty words misspelled by a professor winner. Every word faced at least one misspelling by the professors. Words such as all right, deslecate and niece stood out among the stickers.
In August 1931 Parowan Utah a court official rebuts a quoted remark from a sprinkling ordinance trial. The judge says he did not say accusations of guilt nor orders of reprisal and notes interviews with trial witnesses contradict editorial claims.
Cooperative agreement for a five to six mile road from the Beaver county line for a Federal aid project awaits signature by County Commissioners. Total cost 55000 dollars with 1400 dollars from the county and 40700 dollars from cooperating agencies. Upon signing bids will be called under the project.
Iron County sponsors years of burdock and cocklebur clean-up. City owners and lots must be cleared as burs inflict wool loss, eye injuries to livestock, and feeding disturbances. A check will force cleaning if needed.
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