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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1929
Page
1
The Gun and Red Club organizes a hunt and banquet for members and guests next Wednesday. Reservations due by Tuesday with Fenton or Willie Thornton. Reorganization and officer election will occur during the banquet, following a previously postponed annual ball with 180 to 200 attendees.
Mr. Jos Frampton, a noted automobile salesman who bought the Giiger and Mitchell garage building, has moved his family to the East Side and will open a garage. He plans to bring in an expert mechanic soon, install a gasoline pump when weather permits, stock tires and accessories, and run a full service station.
Mrs Charles D Adams announces that Mrs Dunyon state division president will visit Cedar to meet local chapters at 730 pm next Saturday. Local officers plan a bus to accommodate demand and urge members to contact Adams or Mrs Malmberg to arrange transportation.
Parowan high boys defeated Fillmore in a practice game with a strong first half lead of 18 to 7 and a final score of 23 to 24. Arthur Evans, son of John A. Evans, is recovering from a broken arm. The city dog license ordinance, effective January 1, saw only four applications by Tuesday night. License fees are 2 for males and 5 for females with impounding rules and fines up to 100 dollars. Impounded dogs cost 2.09 and 5 cents per day for redemption. The ordinance aims to encourage compliance.
Articles of Incorporation for Snow Brothers Inc filed December 27 in the clerks office. Capitalized at 25600 dollars with Cedar City as principal business location. Corporators include J X Gardner Pinevalley Suoen St George William Snow Grace Snow and Robert Murray Stewart with stock shares ranging from one to one hundred six. Franchises to operate C P Skaggs stores Cedar City and St George valued at 11000 dollars.
A jury in Justice Morris court found Clair Miller guilty last Friday on intoxication charges. Miller pleaded not guilty, was fined 56.06 dollars, and ordered to pay by the tenth. Mayor Penutley dismissed any chance of debt remission, saying such attempts would be futile.
Ray D. Garner Smith-Hughes instructor leads Parowan High School stock judging team to the Ogden Livestock show to compete with other high school teams across the state. Members are Mack Fenton Howard Joseph and Bernard Stubbs. They expect to return to school next Monday.
Iron County records show 74 marriage licenses issued in 1928, up from 72 in 1927, indicating a small increase. Through 1929, the count reported to date stands at one, with data continuing.
The City Council approved the 1925 budget at a special meeting led by Recorder Richard M. Denson. Officials noted the public safety building debt cleared, the Funeral and Cemetery fund in good standing, and the general fund receiving transfers. The council also signed a contract with Mesars Matheson and Hyatt for the operation of the fight plant at 275 per month, denied a three month license for Victory Theatre due to lack of remodeling, and warned no license would be granted until health and safety standards are met.
Officers of both wards announce joint programs for next Sunday evening. West ward plans one couple of speakers and musical selections, details pending. East ward will feature J. Clayton Mitchell as speaker with musical numbers included.
Coach Victor Watkins and his high school basketball squad left today for two practice games set for Thursday against Fillmore and Friday against Milford. The team has already defeated both opponents on their home floor. Elder Reed Durham, former Parowan resident, visited Cedar before returning to Long Beach. He spoke briefly at the West Ward Sunday School, recounting his Canadian Mission experiences and his six months of service in Maine. His brother Earl helped fund his mission. Aunt Telie and S. A. Matheson joined him to Cedar, then he rode the train home to California. Mr. Thomas Lettridge is back from Milford for part of the holiday season.
Residents of Parowan and Paragonah are urged to attend Monday at 7:30 in the school house to discuss importing dairy calves for boys and girls club work. Mr. Garner will return from Ogden Stock Show with information on caste and calves. The community seeks better dairy stock and welcomes progressive involvement.
City officials and residents wrap up a holiday period with social visits, travel notes, and community events. Bayles family returns from California. numerous locals visit schools, attend gatherings, or host dinners. A council meeting prompts cooperation to curb illegal tonics while the city plans action and liquor stock is boxed up for analysis.
Ir F J Burton moves into the week into new office space after Monday and may be found by his patients and friends in the office of the new show house building. In these quarters he will have more facilities and advantages are seen by the doctor in the change.
The Bank of Iron County reported a twelve percent dividend at its annual stockholders meeting held Wednesday evening. Earnings nearly matched the prior year at about sixteen percent with some receipts still uncollected. Loans rose to about twenty three thousand six hundred dollars above last year, tied to higher sheep and wool activity amid food-supply concerns, signaling cautious but improving prosperity for the district. Directors L. W. Marsden, Wm. Adams, James C. Robason, Jos. B. Dalton, Thomas D.B. Afoma, H. TD. Tastes, and John R. Roblneasen were re-elected by acclamation for the coming year.
City officials discussed funding changes for the marshal’s collector duties and duties transfer to the City recorder, deferring final action. The council also postponed decisions on cemetery windlass needs and the Burton family request to relocate the Petereeb grave while investigations into relatives proceed. Minor items were approved and the meeting adjourned.
The Clerk's office reports marriage licenses issued to several couples this week. Leonard Ashdown and Thelma Cardiner of Cedar City. Janes Flimay of Harletne and Wilma DeMile of Reverville. Licenses granted in Tarowan by Bishop Adace and in Dshep A eraden for the second ceremony.
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