Parowan letter from France praises local paper and student work
A Parowan correspondent in France writes the Farawan Times is valuable to Iron County readers. He commends its role in informing home folk, notes its support for local advertising and progress, and asks about FH & students publishing a yearbook or paper. The letter ends with New Year wishes from Clair Rewley Whites.
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France
Bulla
Mana
Tyaelf
Pitney
Pera
Farawan Times
Parowan
Ferest
Iron County
Enoch Notes and Upcoming Drama at Enoc h Hall
Local notes from February 1919 recount visits by Armstrongs and Clarke from the 145th Field Artillery returning from service. Randall and Lawrence Fairmahaw arrive from Beaver to help with arid farm work when weather permits. Enock Dransue Co presents The Duel of the Earth next Saturday and plans a comedy titled Topsy Turvey. Young people organize events to support a Grand Prix fundraiser. Leet Crocker, with the 145th, at Fort Douglas, is reported ill with a condition described as attack. The report notes Crocker’s gentle demeanor and mentions veterans leaving Parogan after the war’s end.
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Enoch Dranmsue Co
Enoch Hall
Iran
Jeane
Boe
Wen
Enoch Ward
Jane
Walt Lake
Leet & OW
Crocker
145Th Regiment
Fort Douglas
Efonfuenz
Parogan
Gerwuny
Red Cross year in Iron County summaries wartime aid
After a year, Iron County reports progress in Red Cross work for soldiers and refugees. Items completed include 2409 pairs of socks 310 sweaters 956 hospital shirts 350 playwear 1439 bandages 250 linen items 400 comfort parcels 200 plow cages. Refugees receive 07 boys suits 500 children dresses 500 women’s clothes 200 sets for boys and 600 undergarments and more. Materials provided by locals. government later supplied fabrics for refugees. Community praise for Wood Women and all workers, with thanks from Supplies Committee chair Mato M Dalton.
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Ae Abiaa
Red Cross
Tron
Heron
Childe
Iron County
Horover
Parowan Town Boosts War Bond Drive and Returns Soldier
The people of Parowan and nearby Parag hah and Sommit raised about 195000 to support War bonds and the United War Workers Fund. Of this, 136000 was for Liberty Bonds, with 10500 still held in progress and 31000 disposed of. Clair Lowder, returning soldier, praises the effort and reunites with friends. A baby girl is born to Mia and Frank Mitchell. dental work advances and market prospects noted for bonds.
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Parowan
Paraghah
Sommit
United War Workers Fund
Liberty
Dalton undergoes major operation in city hospital
Word reached via telephone that Robert F Dalton was operated on by Dr Melsregor for a double anesthesia procedure. Reports say Dalton recovered from the anesthetic well and is progressing as could be expected under careful care.
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George Yegterday
Robert F Dalton
Dr Melsregor
Dalton Raed
Local Youth Rebel Against War Restrictions
A fragmented report notes youths facing wartime curbs and the promise of lifting bans soon. It mentions plans to watch films or attend dances, and encourages War Savings Stamps subscriptions with full payment expected. Also included are brief items on accidents and city finances from 1913.
New Drug Store Planned in Cedar Area
Cedar notes a planned drug store in the Psy Corner building with Mr and Mrs Blackley involved. Social items include a party for Harvey and Gower Rovensberg, a forthcoming bakery venture by McConnell, and several home visits and travel notes. Snow reports and local business updates frame a busy Cedar week amid medical and military mentions.
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Cedar Tiny
Mirs Blackley
Cedar
Blackley
County Financial Report Still Delayed by Administrative Hurdles
The county seeks a formal financial state ment for the past two years but recurring issues block the clerk from preparing it. Officials question why commissioners do not provide the clerk with an additional staff aid to complete the report for publication.
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Tego
Parowan Health Board Clears Quarantine If No New Flu
The Health Board of Parowan announces that if no more influenza cases appear by Friday February 7, quarantine flags will be removed and the town freed from the influenza danger. Names listed include De Jam ea Green, Clarence Penolerow, Clarence Richards.
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City of Parowan
Parowan School Opens February 20 With Full High School Classes
The Parowan School will begin Monday February 20 with seventh through twelfth grades, while lower departments remain closed until further notice. Students must attend promptly and submit to meetings and monitoring, with credit given for completed work. Parents are asked to support and reassure students during this transition.
County Seat Move Feared as Rail Line Rumor Surfaces
A fragmented report from Land suggests a railroad bridge and rails have appeared, with a supposed railroad representative implying a Cedar extension could prompt moving the county seat west of Iron County. Local officials aim to keep details quiet while noting potential growth in the northern area.
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Iron Cowntry
Imo
Cedar
Poisoning Jack Rabbits Promoted by County Officials
Farmers in the valley are urged to set up rabbit poisoning stations using alfalfa hay and wheat poison, following guidance from the Department of Agriculture. The event, hosted by Mr. BFE Richards and the County Agent at the court house in Parewan, will occur Saturday afternoon. Farmers should bring alfalfa leaves in sacks for transport and arrive with clean, stockfree stations.
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Ennoy
Eypreaa
Dept of Agriculture
Bruch
Bfe Richards
Parewan
Local Liberty Loan Money Promises Noted By Cashier J Glayton Mitchell
J Glayton Mitchell, cashier, predicts the fourth Liberty Loan will be funded by the public soon with bonds issued once approvals arrive. He notes investors who delay will face bond loss and urges timely engagement, while concerns over a legislature bill prompting monthly public financial reports are discussed. Maud Baleson travels to George to assist her husband’s operation, and Clarence Pendleton injures his thumb in an accident. Dr Green treats the injury. A pupil predicts groundhog habits.
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Maud Baleso
George
McGregor
Mud and Bath House Staging in Front Line Life
In a front line region weeks of mud and scarce water left soldiers soaked. A Red Cross bath house was built behind the line and a crowd moved to it, scrubbing soldiers until their clothes and belongings were stripped and altered, leaving the speaker with stained gear and a sore, humbling memory.
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New York
Red Cross
Fox
Berths Listed for January Report by Dr Green
Dr Green lists January berths including Mra Sarah Robinson a girl Mra Ewma Topham a boy Mra Maud Allen three boys Mrs Ellen Fox five girls Mre Verney failor a girl Mra James Clark a boy Margo Fear Macfarlane two girls
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Dr. Green
Sarah Robinson
Ewma Topham
Maud Allen
Ellen Fox
Mre Verney Failor
James Clark
Margo
Fear Macfarlane
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Enoch Notes
Joseph EO Armstrong
Cedarity
John Armstrong
Milton Clarke
145Th Field Artillery
Thoreday Randolph
Lawrence Farimahaw
Beaver
Grimshaw Brothers
From Cough
The
Red Crow
Woderahrta
Wooen
Praiga Toyat
Erty Blich
Zach Worker
Beaden
Europe
Mato M Dalton
Supplies Comittee
Clair Lowder
eLvilian
de & J Burtey
E Lovely
Mia
Frank Mitchell Mondsy
Dong Nicely
BE Sith Taye
Santa
Soonty
Mir O'Donald
Weslera
Promimenca
Mrr. O'Dhonald
Fargwan
Balt
Glag
O'Donald
Fit
Brunnon
Parowan Oil Company
San Francisco
San Francises
Brunsod
Gat
Bisa Precilla
Phyecyin
Lee Gilioga
Chicago
Lote Rovenberg
Harvey
Gower
Auncer McConnell
Loosiness
Loveless
Bugness
BicConnell
Wes
Walter Hanson
J O P. Folerng
Carter
Angels
Br J Bergstrom
Mow Macfarlyne
Lafayette MecConnell Hay Omder- Pett
Macfarlane
Me and
Mra H LeRoy Friaby Fredav Omyght
Vemrean Simkinag
Eorval Corry
David Sweeddie
Eliza Haught
Los Angeles
Tem Ski
Eva Bove
Gattie
Wisik Frith
Va Kroell
Claud Knell
Nex Castle
Aoe Eobang Thelms Knell
Mra
Claud Haws
Mrs Haws Patente
Mire Benge Nelan
Rickard Thorley
Califorms
Kay Lunt
Gerald Wilkingoh
Camp Hearner
Misa Marion Mitchell
Paroaan Way
Stord
Dederia
Goyons
de Jamea Green
Clarence PenoLerow
Clarence RtcHares
Board of Health
Auengra
Wats
Ropher GO
Fexton, Peonerpal
Recorder
An Tand Ling
Hugh
Storeshoe
Carefelly
J Glayton Mitchell
Fed Loch
Stepri
Aig
Clarence Pendleton
Dr Green
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