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Newspaper

Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1921

Page

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Parowan High and Dixie Normal win debates on arbitration

Parowan High School and Dixie Normal College met in two debates on December 16, one in Parowan and one in St George, with Parowan winning both. Ella Robinson and Martie Halterman led the affirmative at Parowan, while Alys Adams and Clara Bentley won the St George round for the negative.

Parowan High School Dixie Normal College St. George Alys Adams Clara Bentley Ella Robinson Martie Halterman

Christmas Program Sunday Morning at Local School

After the opening exercises a Christmas program is presented featuring a Christmas story by Myra Dalton, songs by Hilda Dalton and others, readings by Marie Halterman and Verene Adams, and a schoolwide song. A Sunday night program is planned under the M I A officers with no outline yet.

Myra Dalton Hilda Dalton Anna Taylor Mable Adams Blanch Decker Reading Marie Halterman Ruth Orton Carol Adams Dessie Ikaris Lorna Benson Verene Adams Hlorice Purim M. I A

Elder Richards Homecoming From Mexico Mission

Elder Merton W. Richards, son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Richards, returned from a mission for the L D S Church in Old Mexico. He feels well and expects to report to the Bishop at Sunday sacrament meeting.

Merton W. Richards Clarence Richards Old Mexico

Old Fashioned Dance Planned for Dec 27 1921

The M I A announces an old fashioned dancing party at the Opera House with two orchestras for old and modern dances. Tickets are 50 cents or payable in wheat oats barley or corn via Equitable Co op to Mr J Alma Benson for exchange. Festive dress requested and holiday speakers and local news noted.

Equitable J. Alma Benson

Day Goes 10 816 Convention

Representative Wuilford Day left for Salt Lake City to attend a major road convention urged by D S Spencer of the U P system passenger traffic department. Spencer said railroad officials national forest officers including Director Mather and LDS Church President Heber J Grant would attend and Southern Utah could gain benefits. Day was authorized to represent the city with Commissioner Adams expected to attend though Adams could not go.

Wuilford Day Salt Lake City D. S. Spencer Passenger Traffic Department U. P Iia Day Parowan Spencer National Forest Mather The National Parks Heber J. Grant L. D.&. Church Utah Representative Day Adaims Adams

Reverend Payden Visits Parowan to Discuss Prohibition

Dr W A Payden superintendent of Presbyterian missions in Utah spoke in Parowan on Sunday night. He argued prohibition has produced favorable results, contrasting current conditions with the era of licensed saloons and local option laws.

W. A. Payden Presbyterian Missions Utah Parowan

Mitchell Appointed Basketball Manager at U A C

Harold Mitchell named basketball manager for the 1922 season at the University of Utah Agricultural College with George Spencer as assistant. C D Hendricks becomes track assistant manager and Arthur Tanner baseball assistant. Buz Nibley named Yell Master. Bill Bowman assists.

Harold Mitchell Geo. Spencer C. D. Hendricks Arthur Tanner Buz Nibley Bill Bowman Mitchell Murdock Academy Branch A. C Provo Thei A. C Spencer Tanner Hendricks Bowman

Parowan visitors from Paragonah noted

Messrs. Wm. P. Barton Jr Asa Topham John B. Topham and Mr and Mrs J W Barton of Paragonah were among Parowan visitors this week.

Messrs Asa Topham John B. Topham J W. Barton Paragonah

Affiliated Highway Association Seeks Arrowhead Trail as Primary Federal Highway

Delegates from Millard Beaver Iron and Washington Counties met in Fillmore on December 13 to petition the State Road Commission. The group, formed as the Affiliated Highway Association, urged designating the Arrowhead Trail as a Primary Federal State Highway and pledged to present further arguments if another north south route is considered.

Affiliated Highway Association Millard, Beaver, Iron and Washington Counties Wilford Day Parowan T. Clark Callister Fillmore Millard Beaver Iron Washington Highway Association Millard, Beaver Ry Reid Affiliated Washington Counties

Ogden Livestock Show Boasts Record Premiums and Entries

Visitors to the Ogden Livestock Show January 3 to 7 will see a premier pure bred collection as officials project near 100 truckloads of stock. Secretary Jesse S. Richards notes high early entries from Oregon Washington Montana Idaho Wyoming Nevada and Utah with over 36000 in cash prizes. The event is described as a barometer for national shows and a leading pace-setter in the livestock world.

Ogden Mr. Richards Maine Oregon Washington Montana Idaho Wyoming Nevada Utah

Tithing Settlement To Be Held At Relief Hall

Bishop H L Adams announces the Bishopric will conduct tithing settlement at the relief hall from December 27 through 31 inclusive. Atlanta tithe payers should meet the Bishopric on one of those days and make final settlement on the basis of the year’s income.

H. Clare Lewis L. J. Adams H.L. Adams ATL

Parowan Drug Co Sells Rams and Local Visit With Notables

Tanlac promotion at Parowan Drug Co. Rams sold to Gaffith in Adamsville. Smith and Moore of Henrieville race team, Toothpicks and Tobe, join Midwinter carnival plans in St George. E G Matheson returns from the University of Utah, Dr Burton notes a new baby at Pinder home, Scott Matheson home for holidays.

Messrs Smith and Moore Henrieville St. George Dr. Burton Ms & Mrs C. L. Pinder

Debate Night for Senior Class at Ward Chapel

Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in Ward Chapel the advanced senior class boys debate the senior girls. The topic is Resolve that it is cheaper to raise a family of girls than boys. Everyone is invited to attend and hear something interesting.

Ward Chapel

Call For Bids On Cedar City County Hospital

Iron County boards call bids for a Cedar City county hospital project to be opened at Parowan Court House on the ninth with Randall L. Jones as architect. General and plumbing heating bids require specified deposits and a certified check. the board may reject any or all bids.

Itam Dun Board of County, Commissioners of Tran Co Court House Parowan Couty Cedar City Randall L. Jones

Parowan Citizens Urged to Observe Christmas Monday

J Clayton Mitchell urges Parowan residents to observe Christmas on Monday December 26th to ensure uniformity since Christmas falls on a Sunday this year. He notes the customary shift to Monday for holidays on Sundays.

Parowan J. Clayton Mitchell

Parowan Gets Boy Scouts Chapter Under WY M M I A A

The Boy Scouts of America establish a local council in Parowan under WY M M I A A with Wm C Mitchell P 4 Clark L Nelson Marsden as leaders and Clair Rowley as Chief Scout Commissioner. Wilson W Lunt is Scout Master and Marlo Topham assistant. Fourteen Tenderfoot exams passed. many more applying. Three patrols formed and badge work under way for national enrollment.

Boy Scouts of America Parowan The Wm. C. Mitchell P. 4. Clark L. Nelson Marsden Clair Rowley Wilson W. Lunt Marlo Topham Lunt

Stray red bullalas spotted near property by owner

A resident reports a red bullalas stray animal seen around their property for several weeks. The owner should contact Thomas KK Holyoak to claim and verify ownership or arrange payment for associated costs.

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Local boys held in theft case at St Thomas jail

Two local youths and two transients from Eastern Canada and Wisconsin were stopped by the sheriff at St Thomas Nevada and jailed on theft charges. They confessed to stealing gasoline from Mortensen Transportation trucks and to prior store break ins at Kanarra Wilford Day Merc Porowan Equitable items found in their possession. One parole breach eases no sentence, while more local youths are suspected and may be held if evidence is found.

Canada Wisconsin St. Thomas Nevada Mortensen Transportation Line Kanatra Porowan Wilford Will T¢An

Relief Society Reunion Dinner and Dance

The Parowan Ward Relief Society invites all members to a two o clock Friday December thirty for a chicken and plum pudding dinner at the Relief Hall followed by an evening program and ad dance at the Opera House. Members and partners are urged to attend for a festive Christmas style event with familiar Relief Society activities.

Parowan Ward Runner Society Relief Hall Opera House Pat Diptt

Also Mentioned on This Page

Parowan Til Gil At- Bators United States Murdock Douglas Mitchell Clair Hulet Elder Richards Lashur Parkinson Albert Marden Ray Lyman Wm. Pritchard Theu Mr .Taylor Parkins Arenee Benset Jess Topham Paragenah Dr Payden Lewis U. A C H. J. Doolittle Fillmore Banquets Iron County Parowatn Association Lund W. R. Thompson Scipio Edward Nelson J. F. Tolton H. D. Thompsonu Wm. M. Mace R. L. Jones State Road Commission Honorable Board of State Road Comisssioners Crendemers Hyn Ogden Livestock Show Tithing Settlement Tanlac. Parowan Drug Co Mortensen Brothers E. G. Matheson University of Utah Mr. Scott Matheson Board of County Commissioners of John W Bentley Boy Scouts Thomas KK Holyoak Logal Boy Kanarra Relief Society Reunion F. A. N. Club 1. C. Parcells Emma Clark Sterling Bill
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