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Newspaper

Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1930

Page

8

Chamber of Commerce forms employment committees

The executive board named permanent employment committees at a Monday night meeting. The group includes John P. Fuller Walter K. Granger Eugene Christensen Maeser Dalley and Frank Wood and will coordinate with Commissioners William and Levy to judiciously spend 53509 in county funds to relieve unemployment. The city awarded a contract to first ward workers to decorate Cedar's main street for Christmas with uniform trees along the curbs and a large tree at Main and Center. Decorations cost 50 cents each and some will be lit through Christmas.

Chamber of Commerce John P. Fuller Walter K. Granger Eugene Christensen Maeser Dalley Frank Wood Williama and Levy First Ward Main Street Main Center

Cedar City to Publish First City Directory

City Manager Leland Perry says Cedar City will publish its first city directory within a month. The edition will list all residents over fifteen years old.

Cedar City Leland Perry

Warren Bulloch to Fill City Council Vacancy

Warren Bulloch is to be appointed a city council member to fill the vacancy caused by Lehi W. Jones resignation. The decision is definite, though formal action has not yet been taken, and the appointment will likely occur at the next council meeting.

Warren Bulloch Lehi W. Jones

City sewer bids lack outside offers. council sets budget hearing

Bids for building a sewer on West Street at about six thousand dollars were due but none from outside bidders have arrived by the 18th. Local bids exist. The City Council will hold a special session on Wednesday the 17th to hear protests and finalize next year’s budget, already tentatively adopted. The sewer hearing is expected to be a formality as the affected sentiment is known.

First West Street

County attorney elect departs to finish Roosevelt and Vernal matters

Ernest E. Burgess, county attorney elect, leaves this week for Roosevelt and Vernal to finalize legal work he is handling there. He expects to be away five or six days. Claude Newman, 23, of Idaho Falls, was arrested in Cedar City last week for issuing two fake checks. One was at Chamberlain grocery and one at the C A A, placed in jail until trial. He was fined 50 dollars or fifty days in jail and chose jail, then was sent to Parowan to serve his sentence.

Ernest E. Burgess Roosevelt and Vernal Claude Newman Idaho Falls Cedar City Chamberlain Grocery Newman Parowan Court House Mercy H. Petersen Modena Henrietta Macfarlane George Shay Aad Bames Chas. F. Bentley Marsden Toggery Kanarra Post Office

Uncertainty Over Cedars Federal Building Site

Uncertainty remains about the location and start date for Cedars new Federal building as the post office nears its move from current quarters with no destination decided until the new facility is finished.

Cedars New Federal

Fifteen New Ford Vehicles Shipped to Boulder Dam Work

Charlea B. Petty reports fifteen new Fords, trucks and passenger cars, recently unloaded by the government in Las Vegas for use in Boulder Dam construction. The shipment underscores federal support for the dam project and related transportation needs.

Charlea B. Petty Las Vegas Boulder Dam

Leitch Furniture Co. Chief Returns After Illness

W H Leigh of the Leitch Furniture Co. returned to work at the start of the week after being confined to his home for three or four days with a bad cold or grippe.

W. H. Leigh The Leitch Furniture Co

Civic clubs meeting in Mt Pleasant discusses Southern Utah issues

Messrs. R. J. Shay and M. J Urie attended a meeting of the Associated Civic Clubs of Southern Utah in Mt. Pleasant where matters of vital importance to Southern Utah were discussed. Rumors claim Cedar City has a Rew Mortuary operating in the Homer Esplin home though Udlais city officials knew nothing and no license had been issued.

Messrs R. J. Shay M. J Urie Associated Civic Clubs of Southern Utah Mt. Pleasant Trig Cedar City Homer Esplin City of Udlais

Mr Willard Jones Visits Parawan on Monday

Business visitor Mr Willard Jones traveled to Parawan on Monday this week to conduct affairs with local partners and inspect operations at the firm.

Willard Jones Parawan

Vanguards Host Junior Girls Party At Local Club

Paragonah notes the M L A Vanguards under Mr McOmb hosted the Junior Girls of the M I A for a social night with refreshments. The Mutual plays group led by Miss Lucile Nell held a party at her home with cards, ice cream and cake. Mr and Mrs Orion Robb welcomed a baby born Monday December 1, mother and infant listed as doing well.

M. L A McOmb the Oasis Lucile Nell Mutual

Party At Mrs. Davenport’s Home Surprises Host

A group of about fifty friends surprised Mrs. Edith Davenport at her home on Friday night. Guests enjoyed a very delicious lunch before departing.

Edith Davenport

Local Residents Visiting Family in Utah Over Thanksgiving

Mrs Idella DV Robinson is spending a few weeks with her parents the Dahl family in Spring City Utah. Mrs Alice McBride is in Salt Lake City a few days on business. She motored up with Mr and Mrs John Wood who spent Thanksgiving here. Bis McBride will also visit with her daughter Mrs Thelma Wood who lives there.

Idella DV Robinson Dahl Spring City Utah Alice McBride Salt Lake City John Wood Bis, McBride Thelma Wood

Paragonah Ward Sponsors Dual Theater Benefit

The Paragonah ward backs a 3 act play to be staged soon while the Gleaner girls present a one act show the same night. Proceeds from both performances will benefit the Ward.

Paragonah Ward Gleaner Girls

Ward prepares feast after wood hauling assignment

Three men are assigned to haul wood for the Ward and their partners will be guests at a free banquet and dance next Friday December 19. The banquet will be held in the Relief hall and the dance in the school auditorium.

Birthday Surprise Party For Edith Adams At Home

Edith Adams received a birthday surprise hosted by friends at her residence on Thursday night. Ice cream and cake were served as refreshments during the gathering.

Edith Adams

Funeral Attendance Marks John Low's Obituary Services

Air James W. Barton attended the Beaver service last week to honor John Low at his funeral.

James W. Barton Beaver John Low

School Session To End December 24 Then Reopen January 5

The text notes the school will run through Wednesday December 24 and adjourn until Monday January 5. It mentions a children's event a Wednesday afternoon before Christmas.

Relief Society Shower for Dishes and Utensils

The social committee sponsors a Friday night shower in the Relief Society rooms to collect dishes and cooking utensils. Everyone is invited to contribute what they can and bring a light refreshment. A program is planned and an enjoyable time is expected for all attendees.

Reief Society Relief Society

Mrs Ray Robinson Visits Vernal With Folks

Mrs Ray Robinson is visiting with her folks in Vernal and officials have not learned how long she will stay.

Ray Robinson Vernal

Mrs Mable Clark and her children visit from Nevada

Mrs Mable Jones Clark and two children arrive from Las Vegas to visit relatives and expect to stay through Christmas. Mr Wioward-Edwarda returns from five months working in California and is home now.

Mable Jones Clark Las Vegas Nevada Mr. Wioward Edwarda California

Mrs Martha Gale Visits Beaver Family with Baby

Mrs Martha Gale of Beaver spent last week visiting her family and baby in the area, sharing time with relatives and leaving with fond memories of the reunion.

Martha Gale Beaver

Locals And Personal News Highlight Homecomings

Anne Mortensen returned from Salt Lake City where she had been since October. Her brother in law W. W. Gove brought her home. Mrs Samuel T. Orten, recently operated on at the County hospital, is reported improving after several difficult days.

Mias Anne Mortensen Salt Lake City W. W. Gove Samuel T. Orten

Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Karl Mitchell

Mr and Mrs Karl Mitchell welcomed a son early yesterday morning. Mother and baby are reported to be doing well. An invitation has been received for Mr Engar of Parowan High School to perform a musical program in Salt Lake City Sunday evening during the holidays under the M I Association of the Ward.

Karl Mitchell Engar Parowan High School Salt Lake City

Editor attends Utah press meeting in Salt Lake City

The Times editor attended a Sunday meeting in Salt Lake City of the Executive and Legislative committees of the Utah State Press Association.

Times Salt Lake City Utah State Press Association

Burton and Adams Leave for Colorado Property Interests

Messrs. Lindsey Burton and Ray H Adams departed early this week for Colorado to pursue property interests and establish their residence there.

Messrs Lindsey Burton Ray H. Adams Colorado

Daughter Hazel Dawn Undergoes Tonsil Removal

Mrs. Mable A Matheson reports her daughter Hazel Dawn had her tonsils removed at the County hospital last Friday.

Mable A. Matheson Hazel Dawn

Reader Advertisements Saved Wood Delivery Ad

Parowan notice notes John Mortensen offers wood delivered at 30 cents per hundred. Listing appears among local ads.

John Mortensen Parowan

Pure Home Made Candles Sold at Parowan Market

Local ad promotes Pure Home Made Candles sold at Parowan Mercantile. Handcrafted by Anna H. Mitchell, claiming guaranteed absolute purity and home production.

Parowan Mercaatile Anna H. Mitchell

Interesting Health Class Lessons For East Ward MIA

The East Ward MIA adult class hears Dr John Page discuss the source of disease microbes and will hear Dr Burton discuss prevention and control of contagious diseases with emphasis on immunization. An invitation is extended to all to attend this winter class.

East Ward John Page Burton

Parowan Girls Admitted to 3B A C Peruke Club

Ten members were admitted to the Peruke Club at the B A C after tryouts on December 8. Georgia Jennen Della Smith and Florence Decker from Parowan joined seven others from Beaver Payson Cedar City Minervaville Springdale. The club aims to foster drama with an evening of one act plays in winter and a spring drama.

Meéembers Peruke Club Georgia Jennen Della Smith Florence Decker Parowan Alice Baldwin Beaver Irma Lunt Payson Vilate Smith Alta Belderman Fred Foster Cedar City Elmy Smith Mineraville Farrell Gudmundsen Springdale

Abbott Couple Welcome Baby Boy at Cedar City Home

Mr and Mrs Sam Abbott announce the birth of a son at Cedar City home of Mrs Pearl Edwards sister of Mrs Abbott. The baby is under the care of Dr Prestwich.

Sam Abbott Cedar City Mrs. Abbott Pearl Edwards Dr. Prestwich

Commissioner Williams Plans Holiday Visit to Los Angeles

County Commissioner E. BE. Williams will depart around the fifteenth of the month for Los Angeles to spend the holidays with relatives and expects to return in January.

E. BE. Willams Los Angeles

Elks Lodge Charity Ball Set For St George Saturday

A large number of local Elks lodge members will attend a charity ball in St George this Saturday night. The event, hosted by St George lodge members, raises funds for Christmas charities in the community.

Elks Lodge St. George

County Board Sets Budgets and Appointments in December Meeting

Commissioners discuss next year’s budget and tentatively adopt it with changes after a public hearing set for December 31. They approve bonds worth 5200 for unemployment relief, renew courthouse insurance bids, and consider a deputy sheriff for Paragonah.

Eleven Iron County Students Enroll at University of Utah

Iron County sends eleven students to the University of Utah for autumn quarter. Parowan Kanarra and Cedar City are represented with five from Parowan and others from Kanarra and Cedar City. Total enrollment reaches 3222 with 1991 men and 1231 women. growth over last year. A new baby was born to Mr and Mrs Ross Brown this week.

Iron County University of Utah Parowan Kanarra Cedar City Albert M. Marsden Milos. Marsden Glenn B. Orton Mary Orton Phillia Orton Bruce F. Parker Ernest Burgess Miles Burn Ruth Cradburn Melvin Thorley Louis Palmer Utah Daggett Ross Brown

Prominent Cedar Woman Mrs Lillie Leigh Jones Dies

Mrs Lillie Leigh Jones wife of Kamen Jones Republican County chairman died suddenly yesterday from cerebral hemorrhage after long illness. Funeral service is this afternoon. Survived by husband four children and many relatives. Just past fifty, Cedar City mourns her loss. The Times expresses sympathy to the bereaved.

Lillie Leigh Jones Cedar City Kamen Bt. Jones The Times

Farrell to star in coming picture Liliom at the Aladdin

Charlea Farrell takes an unusual role as an irresponsible Austrian youth in the Frank Borzage directed film Liliom based on Franz Molnar. The picture features Rose Hobert H B Warner Estelle Taylor and Lee Tracy.

Alladin Frank Borzage Franz Molner Liliam Rose Hobert H. B. Warner Estelle Taylor Lee Tracy

Dixie Stockgrowers Bank Closes Days After Turbulent Talks

The Dixie Stockgrowers Bank in St George suspended operations amid failed takeover talks. State Banking officials and neighboring banks had discussed absorbing loans and assets, but insufficient local business led to the shutdown and rumors of solvency despite the bank reportedly being loaned.

Dixie Stockgrowers Bank St. George State Banking Department Bank of Iron County Bank of Southern Utah Bank of Hurricane Bank of St. George

Mitchells Take Bus to Ogden to Visit Sister

Mr and Mrs Claude Mitchell left on a bus last Friday for Ogden to visit Mrs Mitchells sister.

Mrs Claude Mitchell Ogden Mrs. Mitchell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Orion Robb M. I. Association of the Ward M. I A Lee Paragonah Motor Co Oregon John W W. Bentley Standard Company H. C. Parcelly Intermountain Lloyds Almasa Stones M. L. Dalley Paragonah Nelson Holyoak Leigh Televen U. OF U Farrell Plays Liligm Charlea Farrell Fox Movietone Alladin Theatre Parowan Sun MON & Tues Constance Bennett Lew Ayres Tully Marshall Matty Kemp Beryl Mercer FOX News FBI Ramon Navarro Dorothy Jordan Renee Adoree Nancy O'Neil Ernest Torrence Com Charles Chase Gordon Jewelry Co Milford, Ut C. M. Clark, M. D Clark Pharmacy Fi. C. Parcells Intermountain Title Guaranty Co Court House, Parowan Hunter Brothers Parowar and W. Clair Rowley Musuval Life Insurance CO New York Parowan, Utah Parowan Bakery & Cafe C. H. Heap Westinghouse Parowan Auto Company
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