10 Feb 1926
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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1926
Page
1
A description of a luncheon and schoolhouse pictures with invitations and attendees. The event involves the Utah Association, the Newsease H Leurhinds Pres Lith wat Woodeth City, and local clubs planning displays and presentations. Hotel, luncheon, and photography details are provided amid community notices.
Taxpayers are urged to attend a convention Saturday to discuss the state of local finances and taxation. The gathering aims to clarify the budget situation and consider proposals to raise or adjust taxes, with speakers outlining impacts on residents and businesses.
A Sunday program honors Charles Wy Penrose a longtime church worker whose anniversary is noted. Bishop H J Adams announces speakers on life work religious labors and guidance, with testimonies, sermons, and religious recollections shared at the event in Virginia Ward and related congregational activities.
A California man purchases a Parowan Valley farm amid reports of crop yields and investment in agricultural land. The deal includes notes on local produce, soil, and potential profits for the buyer through improved farming practices.
Miss Mortensen daughter of Mrs C Mortensen of Weber County Utah married Orris Nay of Pioche Nevada in Los Angeles California on January 9. The couple plans a long, happy life together and many friends extend best wishes.
Committee IFSPEC15 of Cedar City and Arlenttu College trustees visited the horticultural college on Wednesday and Thursday to inspect operations. A luncheon was held for Eva Adant from the Northern State after she resumed work at the Bank of Iron, following a period away.
Mayor Thos D Adams appointed George D Morris as Justice of the Peace, a post he has held for years, with council confirmation while he was away in California. The council accepted resignations from the Library Board and named six new members. Debates over city ordinances included enforcement gaps in the electric light rate and pool hall rules, plus questions about excluding women under the pool hall ordinance and license terms. The meeting reviewed minor items and adjourned after budget and routine business.
At a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners all members and county officials were present. They approved a $3,300 expenditure to install a new elevator at the hospital after Commissioner Williams reviewed costs. The unsafe condition of the existing elevator prompted the action. Minor items were also handled, but no other major business was reported.
Mr Harry G Worth and Miss Lucile Manning both of Lund Utah obtained a marriage license from the County Clerk's office yesterday. Mr and Mrs Scott Matheson returned from Chicago where Mr Matheson completed a law course and came home due to his mother’s serious illness. Air Mm Pritebird motored to Ceiar Uy on business today.
The Iron County School District Board ordered Parowan Conservation Co to remove the old building from its site by August 1. The board rejected two preservation or sale proposals, upholding the removal order despite prior injunctions and court actions. The building is owned by the company while the district holds title to the ground and bonds.
The Mammoth Plaster & Cement Co. stockholders will hold their annual meeting on Tuesday evening at the Cedar City library auditorium. A nine member committee was appointed to solicit stock or proxies after last week’s adjournment due to shortfall in required shares. The agenda includes election of directors and officer reports plus other matters of vital importance to stockholders.
Seventeen prospective graduates petitioned graduation at Parowan It School. Names include Charles Burton Edgar Lister Orland Ward Donald Taylor Iras Adams Mabel Adams LaPriel Da Blanche Decker Martha Fleap Ans Taylor Melva Darton Venice Edwards Gertrude Bent...
The last two of seven carloads of fat cattle from Day Farms sold this winter. Yesterday’s shipment totaled 62 loads of fat steers, a choice group fattened since November 20. Mr. Day reports phenomenal growth and stable pricing at $7.75 per hundred pounds.
Friends gather at Mrs. Jennie Pritchard s home after a Sacrament meeting on Sunday January 30 to celebrate her sixty four birthday. Attendees include Mrs. Luella Adams Mrs. Laura Clark Mrs. Olive Ward Mrs. Annie Gurr Mrs Krettie Massmugsen Mrs Ada Burton Mrs Mary Ward Miss Anna Romrargen Mrs Elive Stevens and Mr mil of Cedar CH Mr Gibson of Eoch and Mr Nellie Prichard. A luncheon follows.
The league match between Dixie and Parowan set for Saturday the 13th at Parowan’s floor. Dixie is considered the stronger team in the division, but the home advantage and a prior Beaver win on Dixie’s schedule give Parowan hope to upset them and boost their state tournament chances.
Readers are told tickets go on sale through 14 distributors for a dance event described as the best in the era. The bus cost is a pound to door with special features promised, though definite details are not provided.
Parowan club accepts a challenge from Mt Pleasant for an off site shooting event between January and March. The match includes a protective fish and game association, with plans for a small pigeon shoot and practice with clay pigeons.
A public note on chick health lists pests and diseases from poor cleanliness to contaminated feed. It stresses thorough disinfection of coops and equipment, clean water, sterilized vessels, and avoiding moldy or sour feeds to prevent losses. The piece continues from the first page.
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