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Newspaper

Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1931

Page

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Local People Seek Road Job From Beaver County Line

The Chamber of Commerce asks Governor Dern and the State Road Commission to let a six mile road project this fall or next spring for local workers. They seek on the job use of teams and scrapers on a force account or by day labor rather than outside contracting to relieve unemployment and keep costs low.

George N. Dern State Road Commission Chamber of Commerce Committee Beaver County Washington County Bureau of Public Roads

District Court Closes August Term Hears Key Cases

The District Court completed the August term and adjourned to November. Huldah El Barnhurst versus Glenwood Froyd was heard with judgment reserved. Wilford Day versus J B Dalton was continued. Final divorce granted Boyd Smith versus Crystal May Smith. Ted Canning liquor case car reclaim allowed. moonshine destroyed. Demurrers by Dizle Power Co and Franklin Paint Co in Federal Land Bank of Berkeley v Watson overruled. ten days to answer granted.

Huldah el. Barnhurst Glenwood Froyd Wilford Day J. B. Dalton Oiven Boyd ©. Smith Crystal May Smith Ted Canning Dizle Power Co Franklin Paint Co Federal Land Bank of Berkeley

Cedar City Mayor Calls For Nonpartisan City Officers

Cedar City mayor Walter E Granger argues politics should be forgotten in city elections. He urges strengthening the city manager plan and abolishing party influence, proposing nonpartisan elections where officers are chosen as citizens rather than parties. This letter appears in the County Record, with continuation noted to page five.

Cedar

Twenty Millionth Ford to Pass Through Fearowan

Charles B. Petty of the Petty Motor Go announces the twenty millionth Ford Car will pass Fearowan next Friday at 3 45 p m on a nation wide tour from Dearborn Michigan. The car, symbolizing Ford industry and history, was assembled with Henry and Edsel Ford present and driven to meet the original 1893 Ford.

Charles B. Petty Petty Motor Go Cedar City Ford Dearborn Michigan Fearowan Henry Edsel Ford

Union Meeting Advised For Cedar Ward This Sunday

Regular monthly Union Meeting set for Cedar 2nd Ward meeting house Sunday August 34 1931 at 230 PM Bishops and High Council meet at 136 PM at the same place All Bishops and High Councilmen urged to attend A special Priesthood session will plan activity work for Priesthood Committees and Quorums for the winter Departments outline how each committee will work Quorum officers and Bishops urged to be present.

Cedar 2Nd Ward

Marriage Licenses Issued in Virgin and Surrounding Areas

The Clerk's office reports marriage licenses issued to couples Preston Clark Bradshaw 27 and Nora Flannagan 23 both of Virgin Utah Elmer Delmer Cornelius 23 and Myrtle Wilcox 241 of Virgin Edward Allen Kirk 22 of Booth Gate California and Ida Juanita Gant 22 of Compton California Also noting Mrs Nevada K Adams visiting in Newcastle with her people

Preston Clark Bradshaw Nora Flannagan Virgin Utah Elmer Delmer Cornelius Myrtle Wilcox Edward Allen Kirk Booth Gate California Ida Juanita Gant Compton Calif

Fields Decide 10 Drill Another and Larger Well in Canyon

About 400 gallons per minute have been drawn from the new test well in the canyon fields. Officials say the result supports plans to drill another larger well to boost supply.

Canyon Hallerman Baid Tle

Ram Sale Prices Sink Across Breeder Auction

Breeders sending sheep to the National Ram Sales in Salt Lake City report prices failing to cover costs. Stud rams sold as low as 30 to 35 dollars with 25 dollars commission. range rams down to 38 after a top price of 550 dollars, far below previous sales highs.

Salt Lake City

Alladin Theater To Open For Regular Shows

The Alladin theater management announces it will reopen for regular nightly shows on Saturday evening September 5th. A strong lineup of pictures, the best available, will be shown.

Alladin

Community Welfare Project Initiated For Winter Aid

A joint meeting of Priesthood and Relief Societies of two wards launches a community welfare plan. Beginning next week all families within the wards are asked to fast two meals monthly and donate cash or produce to aid the needy. Community donations will be tracked and distributed via the church network until a larger agency forms.

Relief Society

City Councilman In Critical Condition After Injury

John T. Rasmussen, a member of the City Council, is in critical condition from injuries to his back while working at his shop Wednesday evening. His wife and son Otto were away. Morris found him unconscious and revived him. He improved briefly yesterday evening but worsened again today.

John T. Rasmussen Otto Morris

Branch Agricultural College credits accepted by Utah universities

Special to the Times reports no basis for rumors that Branch Agricultural College credits are devalued at Utah institutions. The University of Utah confirms branches’ work earns advanced standing up to two years and notes occasional mismatches for specific professional school prerequisites.

Southern Utah Branch Agricultural College University of Utah Utah State Agricultural College American Association

West Ward Primary Homecoming Planned for Saturday

The West Ward Primary hosts a homecoming Saturday at 2:00 p m in the Recreation hall with a children s recreation period and an exhibit of children s work Tea cream and other articles will be sold. An 8:00 p m program features a short play dances and songs by the children. Principal A C Hateh and family head to Salt Lake City for a few days joining relatives for a family reunion.

Center Creek West Ward A. C. Hateh Salt Lake City Hazel Abna

Justice Bettridge in Declining Health

Justice William Bettridge has been in poor health for weeks with Brights disease cited as the trouble. Some days he is able to be up, while others he remains bedridden at home.

William Bettridge Brights

Sunday Night Program At Parowan Wards Showcases Choral Society

Sunday night at August 39 Pranch Agricultural College plans a joint meeting of the Parowan wards. Cedar City Choral Society directed by William H. S Manning will perform selections from famous scores. Ira N. Hayward will direct the program and answer questions on school opening. King Hendricks will speak on Education after a year in Germany.

Pranch Agricultural College Parowan Cedar City Choral Society William H. S Manning Choral Society Manning Ira N. Hayward King Hendricks Germany

Winter's Work for M I A to Commence September 8

The Mutual Improvement Association schedule begins September 4 according to D Cleo Dir stake president of Y M M I A. Opening socials are set for that date and class work will start a week later. The NM 7 A officers district convention was held in Beaver with general board presence while Parowan stake was well represented.

D. Cleo Dir Beaver Saet Parowan Stake

American Legion Boys Cooking Up Something

The local American Legion post and Legion Auxiliary plan a closing dance at the Legion pavilion next Friday evening. They will host a tiger barbecue with fat lambs for sandwiches and invite members from nearby communities and the general public. A boxing card may be arranged that night.

American Legion The Legion Auxiliary Legion Pavilion Starret Dalton Posta Legion

Parowan High seeks host families to board out‑of‑town students

Principal A. Hatch asks for local families to offer room and board to three or four reliable boys from out of town this winter. He is seeking interested households willing to provide housing for students attending Parowan High School.

Frincipal A Hatch Parowan High School

Salt Lake Trip Tied to Provo Auto Crash Suit

Mr H Parcella and son Homer traveled to Salt Lake County with J B McLean former resident and theater manager. Attorney Parcells represents McLean in a suit arising from an automobile accident near Provo where McLean was injured while living here. They went to Salt Lake City in connection with the case.

H. ©. Parcella Homer Salt Lake Cnty J. B. McLean Parcells McLean Provo Salt Lake City

Butterfat Price Advances Three Cents

Dairy company increases butterfat price by three cents per pound, a boost welcomed by local dairymen as checks for this period reflect the higher rate.

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