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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1929
Page
1
Poem fragment recalling olden joys and sturdy faiths that shaped the speaker through years of friendship and comfort. The speaker pleads to preserve familiar hearths, books, kindnesses, and welcoming paths amid new blessings from the future.
A reflective piece on valuing both tangible and intangible possessions at New Year. It urges avoiding envy and complaint, noting happiness often lies in unseen riches and the danger of awakening to loss too late. Quotes Katherine Edelman urging a thorough yearly self‑review for greater enjoyment.
Florence Elarda Wells urges readers to forget past sorrows and seize the new year’s opportunities. She writes the New Year invites joy, wealth, and success if one acts boldly and advances confidently, embracing good things rather than clouds.
The county clerk reports many residents from outside the county obtained marriage licenses this month. Names listed include Jess Aegle and Eva Fischer of Tequerville, Roland Naegle and Vera Smith of Tequerville, John Lynn Griffiths of Beaver and Isabella Whippla of St George, Robert Willis Waterbury of Cedar and Alice Powell of Beaver, and others from Monroe Springdale Hurricane Honeyville Cedar Toquerville Los Angeles Paragonah and Rockville.
Thomas J. Haycock and his son in law Mr Zabrusky purchased an interest in the Grames Repair Shop. The partnership rebrands as Gramea Motor Company.
Albert S. Benson Mrs Wm Benson and their young daughter escaped serious injury when a new Ford town sedan overturned twice ten miles from Modena while returning from Caliente for Christmas. They were bruised and Mrs Benson suffered arm injuries. Fetty Motor Co Cedar towed the car for repairs and insurance covered the loss.
Civil suits filed include Heaton vs Heaton over a note balance and Doolittle Gas & Oil Co. vs Winterrose over an alleged account balance. Arthur vs Dalles seeks to quiet title to land. Also notes a birthday party for Betty Burton with relatives from Orden and Provo.
On the 19th a new peace officer arrived as the City Marshal’s wife presented him with a deputy a fine baby boy. Mother and son are reported to be getting along fine.
A note indicates the proposed appropriation ordinance for the coming year may be found in the issue. The Mortensen family names appear in a Christmas holiday plan with relatives, mentioning Enoch L Mortensen.
Mr and Mrs Clifton Taylor returned last week from Preston Idaho where he has been for several weeks. Clifton has been employed to the sugar factory.
Arthur Petersen and Ralph Stevens spent Thursday at the St George Rodeo and Race meet and reported several good races on that date.
The article suggests using stale bread for twice baked bread to accompany soup or salad. Trim crusts to form a rectangular loaf and dry trimmings into crumbs. Slice very thin and toast in a cool oven. toasted cheese sandwiches can be made with thin cheese between unbuttered bread and browned in a toasting oven.
The Gift Shoppe announces a big New Year’s Eve event described as a jrawlng. Details are limited but the notice promotes a festive closing-night celebration at the shop.
The Parowan Christmas season proceeds with planned events including a cantata by East Ward, a big basketball game, and dances. Minor disturbances noted include a few youths risking prohibition violations and a nonfatal car collision involving Dan Parker and relatives, with several injuries but no serious ones.
Ex service men must file for adjusted compensation by January 1. Obtain forms at the County Clerk's office and record discharge certificates with the County Recorder at no charge to protect them from loss or destruction.
Mr John Petersen returned home for Christmas in Tooele to find five tires and tubes a battery a carburetor a shovel and a pick stolen from his car left in the lot. He asked the thief to come and retrieve the rear of the car. He extended Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Lynn Green is back in action after an absence of several weeks, marking a notable return to competition and activity for the team.
City Council approves ordering an electric fire siren funded in the 1930 budget and to be operable from the telephone office or an outside line. Telephone officials consent to sounding the alarm on report of a fire. A noon siren as a time check is debated but undecided.
A $25 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of sneak thieves who took from the racks and damaged posters and other property in front of the Alladia Theatre. J. B. McLeak, Proprietor.
Paorowan High School undefeated this season meets Granite High School state champions in a Monday evening game billed as a thrilling measure of strength. The matchup is set for December 20 at 6 39 p m, offering fans a preview of top state talent.
Mr and Mrs John ft Adama traveled from Richfield for part of the holiday season spending time with local friends and family.
Misa Portia Sylvester of Elsinore stayed with the Dr. Clark family during Christmas. Miss Katherine and Mr. Sen zig Cark accompanied her home on Friday and called briefly on the return trip.
A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Ralph Stevens on Christmas morning. The family shared their joy as they welcomed a new member into the home on the holiday.
Mrs Elizabeth Lenson Newman died around noon Friday last, aged about seventy, likely from internal injuries after a fall a week earlier. Born January 17 1869 in Eskon England she immigrated to Parowan in 1868 with one ox-team company and lived there ever since. She married John Newman who preceded her in death by over two years and left no close relatives, only nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 12 21 on Sunday in the West Ward Chapel with speakers Joan Stevens and David Matheson, a solo by L J Adams, choir singing, prayers by Walter C Mitche and L N Marsden, and grave by W Leonard Evans.
Among the students home for the holidays are Illdreth Tien son, Willia Bortenaen, Emerson Adams, Dean Mitchell, Lillian Adam, Myra Dalton, Menzlea Clark, Mila Maraden, Beatrice Adams, Mary Orton.
Mrs. Della Page has been ill for more than a week but is said to feel somewhat better at present status.
Mr and Mrs Jomer Chilton traveled from Milford to spend the Christmas holidays with relatives. Mr and Mrs Mont Benson came up from Cedar to share part of the holiday season with family.
Byron Thornton arrives for the holidays with Miss Luella Bouch in his company. He has been working at Garfield and returns to his home region for Christmas.
Kir and Mrs Lee Russell join Mrs Russell’s relatives for the Christmas holidays.
Blessis, Mark Jackson and Bhura Orton, workers at Las Ve gas tal winter, return home for the Christmas holidays.
Mr and Mrs Garfield Clark and their children traveled from Cedar to celebrate Christmas with Mrs Clarks relatives the I V Bransys family.
Mrs Grace Burt is taken to Cedar hospital during the week for tests to determine the source of her ongoing illness. She returned home on Christmas day and plans to return for further evaluation.
Mr and Mrs Earl Mackelprang tie up from Cedar to spend part of the holiday season with Mrs Mackelprang s people here the Gilger family.
The Times expects regular publication next week as the staff returns to work and machines operate at eighty percent capacity. Apologies for any upcoming delays are not anticipated.
Miss Alys Adama returns home for the holiday season. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Larson visit from Cedar City to share Christmas dinner with Dr. Clark's family. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Macfarlan of Ogden and Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Taylor of Provo join the Manton family for holiday gatherings.
A broken colonial-era town scene describes New Year revelry fading to quiet streets and a silent river. Ferry and watercraft pause as distant cheers rise, signaling a global sense of awakening and goodwill across the darkened city.
McLean's Alladin Theatre presents a farewell benefit for Frank Adams slated January 16, weather permitting, featuring vaudeville, silent pictures, speeches, and Dob Orton's band with a dance to follow. The event aims to draw strong civic support in Parowan with no other entertainments that night. Mae Han recovers from a recent raft incident, and Glace looks toward a speedy recovery.
East Ward choir under Ray DL Garner will present a cantata The Stay of Christ mans next Sunday at regular sacram ent nicelleg. An invitation is extended to all to attend and hear it. The annual dance of the Gen and Red Club follows the Baa Fetepll game on Monday evening, two events likely to attract people from all over the country.
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