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Newspaper

Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1931

Page

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Court Finishes Feb Term Here

The District Court adjourned on the 26th after finishing the term in this County. Mark Jackson was tried for assault with a deadly weapon and found guilty of simple assault. He was fined 299 and six months in jail, suspended until June 22 if the fine is paid and conditions met. Other actions included Dixie Power Co. obtaining a default against Max R Ward for 2160.48 plus costs and several demurrers and contempt findings with various deadlines and suspensions.

Mark Jackson Jackson Dixie Power Co Max R. Ward Getendent Pendleton Mitchell Vern Dalley Leonard Green Emma Esplin Homer W. Esplin

Peter B Kyne Story Scheduled for Times Readers

Frank A Freeman reports a new Peter B Kyne serial titled A way to burn will appear in the Times starting March 6. The tale follows a poor youth who inherits a million, faces gold diggers, and is saved by a resourceful business girl.

Peter B. Kyne TIMES Mr. Freeman

Macfarlane Reappointed to State Board of Education

Governor Dern submitted to the Senate the reappointment of Dr M J Macfarlane of Cedar City to the State Board of Education for a six year term. He has served on the board for two or three years and his continued service is described as satisfactory to the state.

George HI. Dern Senate M. J. Macfarlane Cedar City State Board of Education

Spring Clean Up Campaign To Begin

Community organizations cooperate with the mayor and City Council for a spring clean-up campaign. A program with music and three short talks on sanitation weed eradication fence repair and beautifying premises will be held Thursday evening March 8 at 7 30 in the school gymnasium Parents Teachers meeting urged all neighbors to attend and support.

Parowan students praised for debating ability

Three Parowan B A C students Menzies Clark Dean Mitchell and Lillian Adams were praised by Cedar Rotary members for their debating skill in a practice match. They defeated Waldo Adams Wayne Lyttell and Winnell Dalley presenting a strong case on the resolution that nations should adopt a policy of Free Trade.

Rotary Club Cedar Menzies Clark Dean Mitchell Lillian Adams Waldo Adams Wayne Lyttell Winnell Dalley

New State Fish and Game Commissioner Named

Governor Dern appointed Newell B. Cook as State Fish and Game Commissioner for a four year term. Cook, from Morgan, succeeds J. Arthur Mecham who served as chief deputy during his incumbency. Opposition to Mecham contributed to his nonreappointment. Mr and Mrs Arnueld Orton visited while Arnold served on jury.

Yeserday Dern Newell B. Cook Mr. Cook J. Arthur Mecham Morgan Mecham Mrs. Arnueld Orton Arnold

Misses Hutchinga Visit From Bingham for Washington Birthday

Twin sisters Beth and Helen Hutchinga visited from Bingham for Washington's Birthday to see grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Benson and other relatives. Mrs. Mariel Clouse leaves Cliitons after a year and a half to work at Mary's Sandwich Shop in Cedar City.

Beth Helen Hutchinga Bingham Canyon Washington Frostie Ramsey Alvin Benson Mariel Clouse The Cliitons Mary's Cedar City

Mr. Sessions Visits Los Angeles on Business

Mr. Sessions, a potato contractor from Los Angeles, was in town during the week for business matters.

Sessions Los Angeles

Haltermans Drive to Salt Lake City with Waiters

Mr and Mrs S A Halterman traveled to Salt Lake City this week to escort Mr and Mrs Warren Waiters who have been visiting here for several weeks.

S. A. Halterman Salt Lake City Mrs. Warren

Parowan Chapel Lent Message By Rev Forayth

Parowan Presbyterian Chapel invites the public to a Sunday evening program on March 1 at 7 30 o clock titled What Does Lent Mean To Me led by Rev W M Forayth The event promises a reflections on Lent and its personal meaning in faith practice.

Parowan Presbyterian Chapel W. M. Forayth

Principal Hatch to Lead Gospel Doctrine Class Sunday

Principal A. G. Hatch will teach the Gospel Doctrine class of the East Ward Sunday School on Sunday morning. All adult members of the ward are urged to attend.

A. G. Hatch East Ward

Adams Family Welcomes Visitors from Montpelier Idaho

Mr and Mrs Paul MM Adams host Mrs Adams parents Mr and Mrs F L Cruikshank of Montpelier Idaho this week. Charles F Bentley brought Mrs Bentley and their new baby home from the hospital earlier in the week.

Paul MM. Adams Charles F. Bentley Mrs. Bentley

Editor’s Short Home Break Highlights Weekend Mood

A terse note recalls a few days spent at home during the week with a lingering irritant described as a minor disruption. The remark keeps a light, characterful tone and centers on domestic time and annoyance.

Parowan Team Sees Dixie Beat IL A C in St George

Parowan fans traveled to St George to watch Dixie defeat IL A C by 27 to 22 in a key division game. The win virtually clinches the division for Dixie and earns a state tournament berth for ECids. George Chilton and Edgar Clark escorted the Parowan players.

Parowan St. George Dixie IL. A. C Cedar City

Parowan Fetes Washington Birthday with Games and Dance

Parowan residents joined visitors for a Washington’s Birthday celebration featuring a patriotic 11 a m ceremony at the high school, a 2:30 indoor baseball game, boxing and wrestling bouts, a basketball scrimmage, and a well attended dance that drew about 150 tickets, raising funds for library repairs.

L. Nelson Marsden Bob Fenton Gun and Red Club Harold Rowley Renneau Caliente “Tunnel Howard Adams Elmer Evans Bob Stevens Vic Watkins

Two New Civil Suits Filed In District Court

Mary Emily John sues Lawrence Sylvester John seeking divorce and restoration of maiden name on grounds of neon-support. Nick Floor sues Mitchell Lowe and Fenton on a contract claim for a picture machine seeking 1662 dollars plus costs.

District Court Mary Emily John Lawrence Sylvester John Nick Floor Mitchell Lowe Fenton

Parowan Relief Societies Plan For March Seventeen Program

The Relief Societies of Parowan Wards organize their annual day program for March 17. A play directed by Will L. Adams is set with the cast chosen, but most details are not yet finalized. Further specifics will appear in a later issue.

Parowan Wards Will L. Adams

Parowan Milling Co Closes Mill Due to Water Shortage

The Parowan Milling Co announces to its patrons that the mill will close until there is enough water to operate again. They will issue notice when they resume operations.

Fparowan Milling Co

Two Fined in Justice Bayles Court

Marion Rees of Cedar City was fined $50 for drunkenness. Ray Bentley, visiting from Caliente, faced a possession charge, fined $50 with half paid and half remitted by the Mayor.

Marion Rees Cedar City Justice Bayles Ray Bentley the Marchal Caliente

One Act Play Planned at Show House

W L Adams and local cast will present a one act play Thank You Doctor at the Alladin Theatre on Wednesday night as part of the regular program. The manager announced the group plans similar weekly entertainment for a while.

Alladin Theatre W. L. Adams

Death Ends Lingering Illness of Good Woman

Mrs. Lizzita Warren Bentley 65, wife of Charles Bentley, died at County hospital after a cancerous lung condition. Born November 4 1865 in Torbo North Carolina she moved to Utah in 1881 and joined the L D S faith. Survived by four sons Frances Harrell Harley Dalton Charles F Bentley and daughter Marguerite Tentley with funeral services led by Bishop Mitchell at East Ward chapel.

Lizzita Warren Bentley Charles Bentley M. Bentley East Ward Bishop Mitchell Walter C. Mitchell David Mathesor Simon A. Matheson Lola Dalton Virginia Edward M. Dalton Ihias Randall James Martha Ian Francia Harrell Farley Ida Colorado Rendall John Fearl Charles Jr Marguerite Frances, Harrell Harley Dalton Charles F. Hentley Marguerite Tentley Times

Washington's Birthday Celebration Thanks and Support

The Mayor City Council and Library Board thank all contributors for the Washington's birthday celebration on February 23. Gratitude goes to Rain Matheson Ray D Garner and Fac Benson of the general committee and everyone who helped with programs luncheons sports and participation from Caliente Parawah teams and local groups. Proceeds of 16780 will aid restoring the public library.

Washington Rain Matheson Ray D. Garner Fac Benson E- Hef Society American Legion Gun and Red Club Hatch Caliente Parawah American Legion Auxiliary

Parowan Valley Poultry Association Begins Operations

Local poultrymen form Parowan Valley Poultry Association with a six member board led by Pendleton as president. The group operates from a cheese factory basement conducting candling and packing for local sale, seeks grocer cooperation, and plans case lots and outside shipments. The organization has fifteen members and meets monthly.

Parowan Valley Poultry Association John H. Pendleton Roy Moore J. A. Evans John Afitchell Byron Adams Parowan Frank Williamson Paragonah Pendleton Williamson Moore Gracery Mercantile Southern Utah Dairy Co Catess

Poison grain for rodents to arrive soon

Poison oats for rodent control shipped for farmers in Idaho. Prepared at the government bait mixing plant in McCamman from high quality oats. Ten pound bags sold at a reasonable cost and distributed by District Agricultural Inspector Blazzard and local distribution points. Arrival expected about March 1 and aimed at reducing ground squirrel and related crop damage before spring planting.

McCamman Idaho Blazzard

Parowan Literary Club Social Hosts Mrs Pendleton Guests

The Parowan Literary Club held its monthly social at the Parcel la residence on Wednesday night. A southern dinner was served followed by the game Five Hundred. Several members assisted with serving and guests included Mr and Mrs F L Cruikshank from Montpelier Idaho.

Blazer Pendleton Ada Wathing Kirs. Maude B. Parcells Parowan Literary Club Parcella Virginia Tie Rmissea Florene Pendleton Maurine Lowder Georgia F. L. Cruikshank Montpelier Idaho

T A T Club Celebrates Second Birthday With Party

The T A T Club marked its second anniversary with a Thursday evening party at Mr and Mrs Elmer Mitchells. Seven of nine members attended with partners for cards and games and a late snack. A separate note mentions the N O club gathering at the Glenn Holyoak home with a five hundred card game and luncheon.

T. A. T. Club Elmer Mitchell Eunner the & N. O. Club Glenn Molyoak Mitchell Benson Elwood Mortengen Claude Burton Glenn Holyoak

Legion Auxiliary Forms Unit in Provo and St George

Mrs. George Ballif state department president and Mrs. Henry Pickett district committee woman assisted in forming a new Legion Auxiliary focal unit. Officers installed include President La preal Ward and first vice president Bertha Topham with several others. A banquet and social followed. next meeting set for March 4 in the West Ward chapel boy scout room. Members urged to bring certificates for signing.

George Ballif State Department American Legion Auxiliary Provo Henry Pickett St. George la Preal Ward Misa Bertha Topham Libbis H. Matheson Iteberta B. Rowley Dena D. Whitney Verda <Adams Jane Adams Lacy Adams Boy Scout West Ward

Bids Open March 18 for Cedar Winn Hallow Road

Bids for about .735 miles of graveled road between Winn Hallow and Cedar will be received by the State Road Commission at 2 PM Monday March 16 and opened publicly. Project known as F A P No 64 B includes roughly 8 000 cubic yards of unclassified excavation and 19 600 cubic yards gravel surface load. Notices to contractors will appear in the next issue.

Winn Hallow Cedar Willl State Road Commission Times

Card of Thanks from Bentley family for support

The family of Charles Bentley thanks neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and after the death of their wife and mother. They express gratitude to those concerned. The son and daughter part. PT. Attorney RK J. Shay was in town today on business.

Rk, J. Shay

Carl Morris Wins U P Scholarship in Iron County

Carl Morris of Parowan is named Union Pacific Scholarship winner in Iron County for vocational agriculture. The award valued at 160 pounds supports entry to agricultural college and ongoing work. Eleven Utah scholarships are granted through counties served by the railroad. Alternate for Tri County is Howard Jasenh of Parowan. Morris' project centered on potatoes while Jasenh worked on dairying.

Catl Morris Parowan Union Pacific Iron County L. R. Humphreys Gate Agricultural College Utah Norria Tron County Hoaward Jasenh

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Frank A. Freeman Union DR. Macfarlane NEW State Fish and Game Parowan Relief Societies Pargwan Milling CO Teath P'l Poultry Association Tn O Mize June Miller Taylor Miller May Burt Besh Ward June Rulon Lyman Sys. Welch Wyoming Stesson M. IT. A Huldah M. Hulct the “Times Legion Auxiliary Carl Morris U. P
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