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Newspaper

Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1921

Page

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Arrowhead Trail Named Primary North-South Highway

The Utah State Road Commission designated Arrowhead Trail as the primary Federal State Highway for north south travel. The move assures federal matching funds, with about 325000 available locally and potential state contributions to total 300000 to 400000 for road improvements.

Parowan Utah State Road Commission Scipio Leica Milford Minersville Cedar City State Commission Representative Day

Christmas Programs Highlight Community Gatherings

Special Christmas programs were held last Sunday in Sunday school and the M I A meeting and praised as exceptionally good. Ali and Mrs W B Decker hosted a card party with many friends and light refreshments. Archie Benson and G H Tolton hosted gatherings with games and lunch. Beaver visitors joined Mrs Tolton in Parowan for Christmas. Principal R L Benton traveled to Salt Lake City on business. Families plan extended holiday visits in Parowan. A Parowan Mercantile and Manufacturing Co assignment was announced, assets sold to Wilford Day of Parowan with Day authorized to collect claims. Paris Christmases described as lavish with champagne and grand festivities. Wilford Day named as Cedar Breaks park committee candidate alongside cattlemen if possible. A stray red bull calf is unbranded and claimed by owner who pays feed costs. J Donald Pymm and Seymour McAllister holiday visits noted. Local youths home for holidays include Scott and Edward Matheson and several named friends.

Parowan Mercantile and Manufacturing Company Wilford Day Parowan Utah Day Cedar Breaks Mabey Cattle Men's Association

Local jail break frees four burglar suspects

Last evening the local jail was broken open likely by outside help. Four prisoners recently returned from St. Thomas on burglary charges escaped after the padlock was forced. Local boys are suspected of aiding the escape, with the marshal blaming himself for a possibly unlocked door. Two transient inmates remain missing as authorities search.

St. Thomas Prissoners

Old Fashioned Party Draws Big Crowd at Opera House

An old fashioned party at the opera house on Tuesday evening drew a huge crowd with lively costumes from forty years ago. Awards went to Mrs D P Barton for best old fashioned costume and to Mr and Mrs George J Morris for best old time dancing while Mr and Mrs P A Clark were named best modern dancers.

Opera House D. P. Barton George J. Morris P. A. Clark

Returned Missionaries Speak in Church

Elders Jesse Guymon and Me Tton Richards, who returned last week from missions for the L D S Church, spoke at Sunday Sacrament meeting. Richards, who labored in old Mexico, gave an interesting account of his labors, while Guymon shared experiences from the Southern States and both testified to the gospel’s truth.

Jesse Guymon Me Tton Richards Richards Old Mexico Guymon

Cedar Breaks to Join Zion National Park Plan

Utah convention in Salt Lake City on the 20th approved including Cedar Breaks in Zion National Park. Parowan City envoy Mr. Day attended as resolutions propose Cedar Breaks be added, with committees to define boundaries and coordinate with Washington. Also plans for state parks system and improved roads to boost tourism and a large advertising push.

Salt Lake City Parowan City Day Cedar Breaks Forest Service Union Pacific System National Parks Commission Zion National Park Utah Washington Zion [National Park Bryce Canyon

Card of Thanks for Karl Topham Bereavement

We the parents, brother and sister of Karl Topham thank friends neighbors and the public for acts of kindness sympathy and flowers during our sad bereavement. Miss Marie Stevens a nurse in Salt Lake City is home for the holidays and plans to return to the state capital after the new year.

Karl Topham Marie Stevens Joseph Stevens Salt Lake City

West Side High loses to P H S amid slick floor tale

The Tribune reports a 32 to 34 final claimed by West Side High School Salt Lake City but Coach Van Buren lists 36 to 24 for P H S. Visitors rallied in the second half and tallied twelve points in each half, while locals cite slick floor as a factor. Mr and Mrs Oscar Orton return home for the holidays after Oscar attends the University of Utah.

Tribune West Side High School Salt Lake City van Buren Oscar Orton Oscar U. of U

Income Tax Returns Urged For 1921 Period

Taxpayers must file returns for 1921 if gross income reaches 5000 dollars or more or if net income meets specified thresholds for individuals married couples widows and separations. The article lists questions to determine if a return is required and warns of penalties for late filing.

Rasmussen couple relocates from Milford to Parowan

Mr and Mrs Clayton Rasmussen have moved back to Parowan after residing in Milford for some time, settling again in the Utah town.

Clayton Rasmussen Milford Parowan

Prize Winners at Day Mercantile Drawing

The Wilford Day Mercantile Co held a Dec 24 drawing in Parowan with about 9500 numbers issued and a rule that winners must be present. The crowded store and sidewalk saw many prizes awarded to locals including Lou Nelson, Agnes Boardman, Nellie Clark, R L Fenton, Mrs Harley Dalton, and others for items like a table lamp and ice cream freezer.

Wilford Day Mercantile Co Parowan Lou Nelson Sonora Agnes Boardman

Parowan High Wins Easy Victories

Parowan High School basketball routed West Side High 214 to 36 on Thursday and Millard High 65 to 15 on Friday on their home floor. Guards Topham and Adams led a strong lineup with Ward center Halterman and Bettridge as subs, signaling a state tournament threat.

Parowan High West Side High Salt Lake City Millard High Fill Salt Lakers Fillmore Boys Parowan Boys Topham Adams Ward Halterman Bettridge

Dentists Return Home to Open Modern Office

Dr. Delos Hyatt son of Mr and Mrs H S Hyatt of this City has returned from Los Angeles where he practiced dentistry. He told a Times reporter he plans to settle here permanently and establish a modern dental office, and to welcome him and Mrs Hyatt and their three children back into the community.

Dr. Delos Hyatt H. S. Hyatt Los Angeles Times

Couple Returns from St George for Mrs Gurr’s Health

Mr and Mrs John H Gurr came back at week’s end from St George where they had been for several weeks due to Mrs Gurr’s health.

John H. Gurr St. George

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Arrowhead Highway Chief Archie Benson Beaver R. L. Benton Geo. H. Durham Salt Lake Tribune Paris Ciros Cafe de Paris Maxim’s Mozsimarie Moulin Rouge Thomas K. Holyoak Mrs. J. Donald Pymm Mrs. Pyimm Mrs Seymour McAllister Messrs Scott Edward Matheson Albert Marsden Harold Kathleen Mitchell Adele Adams Glen Taylor Ray Lyman Clara Connell Eugene V. Dobbs United States Freedom and Liberty Harding New York Ness Wm. T. Davenport Austin Barton Terry Lund John R. Robinson Louis Davenport Faragonah Patowah A. S. Reynolds Patowan Mrs. Regonalds J. K. Paramore Lucila Mickelson Joseph Benson Zion Park Collector of Internal Revenue James H. Anderson District of DAY Mercantile Drawing Nellie M. Clark R. L. Fenton Albert Adams Walter Talbot Clark Orton Joan Stevens Geo. A. Robinson Herbert White Madge Stevens Clara Bentley Childs Wm. Adams Mrs. Thos. J. Haycock Ment Dr. Hyatt
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