Budgeting City Funds and Council Actions Discussed
City council last night debated a tentative budget and possible public hearing. The mayor’s duties were outlined, with the city treasurer elect Mrs Orton seen as key adviser on finances.
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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1927
Page
1
Provo Man Weds Parowan Bride in Quiet Home Ceremony
In Provo on Monday night, Fred Hed and Eliza Mortensen wed at the Mortensen home with Bishop N L Adams officiating. Bride’s maid Barbara Matheson and best man Ralph Hedquist attended. The couple plan to reside in Provo shortly after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Mortensen
Joseph R. Mortensen
Fred $. Hedquint
Provo
Bishop N. L. Adams
Barbara Matheson
Ralph Hedquist
Victory 18 Near In Battle On Corn Borer
The Times notes a major fight against the European corn borer threatening billions in crops. The federal government has appropriated 10 million dollars to combat the pest with state legislatures joining the effort. An in depth feature by Elmo Scott Watson urges continued vigilance until corn fields are fully protected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haga
United States Department of Ag
TIMES
Elmo Scott Watson
Work On Local School Grounds Progresses Despite Weather
Community volunteers labored on the school grounds removing foundation rock from the old building site and scraping brick bars and mortar into a pile in the street. The corner will be improved in a bold plan, weather permitting, with more work expected as conditions allow.
Dr Elija Smith remembered as Southern Utahs old reliable dentist
Dr Elija Smith known across Southern Utah as the Old Reliable dentist died last week at his Minersville home after months of illness from cancer. He practiced actively until a few months prior and had long been a respected figure in dentistry and mining hobbyist. He is survived by a wife and several sons and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elija Smith
Utah
Minersville
Smith
Mrs Maude M Dalton Returns From Visit to Berkeley
Mrs Maude M Dalton has just come back from a trip to Berkeley California where she visited her daughter Geatrice.
Elder Joseph F. Smith Attends Conference Here
Word was received that Randall Dalton, a native son, had been killed in a mine near Tooele while assisting with timbering. He died en route to Salt Lake City after excavation of rock and earth. Funeral held. sympathy offered to his family. Elder Joseph Feilding Smith attended the Quarterly Conference with other church leaders, delivering sermons on prayer, service, tithing, and faith. The conference drew strong attendance and featured speakers from multiple wards and missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Dalton
Tooele
Salt Lake City
Joseph Feilding Smith
Ney L. Pratt
Council of Seventy
Thos. J. Jones
L. N. Marsden Sr
George W. Esplin
Walter C. Bitcheill
Wim. L. Adams
Parowan East
Tiewaa
Ancel J
Adams
Maraden
John H. Tullis
Newcastlea W
Tullis
Newcastle
Riddle
Paragonah Store Changes Hands in Local Deal
The Modern Mercantile at Paragonah, started by R L Fenton about a year ago, was sold this week to Harvey B Dunton. Dunton and his wife assume full charge and will handle clerical duties. Fenton reportedly sold to devote himself to business here, while J Almaz Beacon, previously in charge, may move to Cedar City for a new position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paragonak
R.L. Fenton
Harvey B. Dunton
J. Almaz Beacon
Mir. Fenton
Paragopahatore
Cedar City
East Ward Relief Society to Have Enjoyable Meeting
The East Ward Relief Society officers arrange a December 14 work meeting inviting all Ward ladies to bring their preferred work and share ideas. Mrs Alice Halterman will demonstrate flower making while Bro Walter C Mitchell reads from the Book of Mormon. Two musical numbers including a violin solo and another solo will provide entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Ward Relief Society
Alice Halterman
Walter C. Mitchell
Bride Gives Trousseau Tea For Mortensen Bride
Misa Eliza Mortensen hosted a dainty trousseau tea at her parents home inviting over sixty friends and relatives. She was assisted at the tables by Jean Matheson Lorene Mickelson and Mrs Laura Mitchell Gardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Eliza Mortensen
Jos. R. Mortensen
Morris Sile Wins in Legion Attendance Contest
After the American Legion attendance drive ended, Durham Morris’s side earned a free chicken dinner this month from W Cilal Rowley’s side, which was five short of Morris’s turnout. The final meeting drew large attendance and discussed several matters including a proposed race track, though action was postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Durham Morris
Messra Benson and Frank Stevens Visit Nevada During Weekend
Messra Monte Benson and Frank Stevens, both working in Nevada, returned home for a brief weekend visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messra Monte Benson
Frank Stevens
Nevada
Marriage Licenses Issued This Week in County Clerk Office
The clerk’s office reports marriage licenses issued this week to John Nolen Openshaw of Paraganah and Annis Munford of Cedar City, and to Fred Stubbs Hedquist of Provo and Eliza Mortensen of Parowan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nolen Openshaw
Paraganah
Annis Munford
Cedar City
Fred Stubbs Hedquist
Provo
Eliza Mortensen
Parowan
Gatse Burt Heaves at Owen Matheson Home on Cedar Pottoms
Mr Gatse Burt stays on Cedar Pottoms for a few days doing heavy work on Owen Matheson's residence. The note records a local labor arrangement and property task with names and place intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gatse Burt
Owen Matheson
Local and Personal News Highlights
Mrs G H Warren and Mrs Car reg Bauer visited from Cedar City for conference. Mr Clark Orton broke his leg when a horse fell on him. Mr Meldurn Benson returned from Tooele. Mr Millard Hlalerman visited from Midvalley for county business and noted a strong alfalfa seed crop worth over 33000 dollars being shipped. Mrs A T Jones and Mrs Eugene Christensen visited Cedar City to celebrate Mrs Jones's mother Mrs Walter Mitchell's birthday. Mr Rey L Pratt and family from El Paso Texas attended the conference while en route home from Salt Lake City. Mr Albert Marsden returned from Salt Lake City for the holidays. Jim remains ill with sinus trouble but improving after several operations. Hugh E and Lorenzo Matheson head to Grand Canyon Northern Rim for U P improvements. H A Mitchell, John Peterson, and Dan Parker join them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey L. Pratt
el Paso
Texas
Wm . Mitchell
Pratt
Salt Lake City
Albert Marsden
Jim
Hugh E
Lorenzo Matheson
Grand Canyon
U. P
H. A. Mitchell
John Peterson
Dan Parker
Gordon Jewelry Co assumes Parowan Music line in Cedar City
The Gordon Jewelry Co of Cedar City takes over the complete Victrolal and records inventory from Parowan Music Co. The business continues here with better service and satisfaction by Mr. Gordon. Orders left with Mr. Lawrence will receive prompt jewelry service. Mrs. Ida Slatterman recently began building a new cement block home on her West Side property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Jewelry Co
Cedar City
Parowan Music Co
Gordon
Lawrence
Ida Slatterman
Editor’s improvements and 70th anniversary noted
The Iron County Record recalls Editor and Mrs A H Retlo celebrating their wedding anniversary with many friends wishing them well toward a 70th. County Commissioner Evan E Williams reports a stolen car from his garage and links to a chain of thefts involving a Buick coupe in Cedar City and a Studebaker in San Bernardino. A Washington post office and store were also robbed by the same group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron County Record
A. H. Retlo
Times
Brother Rollo
The
Evan E. Williams
Cedar City
San Bernardino
Washington
Quality Cheese Receives Enthusiastic Backing from Los Angeles Buyer
A Los Angeles cheese buyer confirms the local factory’s product quality and workmanship are the best yet. He notes higher shipment value, rising production, and predicts market demand will improve, urging continued sourcing and planned repairs as trade slows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Thornp
Los Angelca
Thorup
Chicago Conference Invitation To Mayor Adams
From Chicago comes word that Mayor Thomas D. Adams has been invited by Mayor James Hale Thompson to attend the National Air Ports conference at the Hotel Sherman in Chicago December 12 to 15. The aim is to discuss constructing landing fields in progressive cities and developing aerial service nationally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jim. Hale Thompson
Windy City
Thomas D. Adams
National Air Ports Conference
Hotel Sherman
Thompson
Passant
High School Play Delights Large Audience
A Laugh Every Minute described the play Applesauce directed by Mrs Louise Cruikshank of the English Department. Students performed Friday evening to a large audience, delivering humorous scenes and showcasing careful coaching and notable acting ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Cruikshank
Parowan Boys Cast in B A C Play Enter Madam
Frank and Adrian Adams of Parowan are in the cast for Enter Madam by Dody Byrne to be presented by the B A C dramatic department on December 17. Wilma Leigh plays Madam with Franke Adams opposite her as Cedald Fitzgerald and Adrian Adams as the Doctor under Ira N Hayward both from the College dramatics department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Adrian Adams
Dody Byrne
Dramatie Department
Wilma Leigh
Franke Adams
Cerald Fitzgerald
Adrian Han
Doctor
Ira N. Hayward
College Dramatics Department
West Ward Carnival Dates Changed After Listing
The West Ward Carnival dates were shifted from the 8th and 8th to the 8th and 12th of this month. Preparations are complete with a Thursday night carnival, a Friday night play and auction, plus a Monday drama planned for entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Ward
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Electric Lights Committee
Taylor Biller
Scott Mitchell
Parowan Opera House
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Councesician Marsden
Lou Mickelson
Mendell Rasmussen
McGregor
Upper Main Street
Bayles
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DR. Smith
Joseph F. Smith
Parcwan
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Wee
Walter K. Granger
Lisbon L. N. Marsden Jr
Wilford Day
Wm. Adams
High Council
Arthur R. Fife
A. ¢C Hatch
Parowan High School
Elwyed Williams
Central States Mission
Daniel L. Corry
Cedar First Ward
Calfornia
Bertrand Langford
Cedar Second Ward
R. L. Fenton
Paragonah
Air. Fenton
Bride
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Morrris
SILE
Legion
G. WH. Warren
Carreg Bauer
Clark Orton
Mr. Meldurn Benson
Millard Hlalerman
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Walter _. Mitchell
Parowan Boys
Weet Ward
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