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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1923
Page
1
Marsden reelected president with Dalton replacing Lyman as director. Bank officers reported 18 percent earnings for the year. Directors named James Robinson Jr, H D Bayles, Thomas D Adams, John R Robinson, Joseph B Dalton. Dividends set at 10 percent. funds allocated to depreciation and furniture depreciation.
Mr George Chilton of the Parowan Auto Company announces this morning that the company has taken the agency for two of the best cars on the market the Durant and Star Mr and Mrs Kilgore of the same company left for Salt Lake City this morning on a business trip and will bring a Star back with them which will be on display at their place of business within a few days
The Parowan second team beat Beaver High School second string 25 to 24 amid a Friday afternoon matchup. Earlier, Parowan’s main squad defeated the local town team 76 to 33 with players Halterman Bettridge Topham Marsden and Matheson on the town side and Silas Topham subbing part of the game.
Elder Marion Adams visits for two weeks after three weeks in St George temple work with minimal absences. He plans a month’s stay in St George then a possible return to complete his mission if health improves, noting a 20 pound gain since leaving hospital.
Representatives from Southern Division schools met in Cedar City on December 16 to fix the league basketball schedule. Key dates include January 19 at Beaver and St George, January 26, February 2 Cedar City, and February 12 to 23 with multiple games at Parowan and St George. Each school pays visiting teams $50 per league game, $25 for Parowan vs Beaver. Track meet set for May 4 in St George with Dixie Normal contributing travel and lodging funds. Parowan not represented, but officials report satisfaction. last three games on home floor noted as advantageous.
The third number of the Lyceum course featuring Chester M. Sanford, a renowned vocational lecturer, is set for Monday night January 8 in the High School Auditorium. Past numbers have been strong, and the next promises to reinforce the course’s reputation while the committee faces a $350 debt due to insufficient ticket sales and season passes. Citizens are urged to support the committee to prevent cancellation of future programs.
At a Cedar City meeting the Iron County School Board ruled the December 6 school election invalid for district No 1 east of Parowan main street. They cited improper nomination certificates and mirrored State Superintendent C N Jensen rulings. The present incumbent will remain until a successor is elected and qualified.
Mr John P Orton of the Seven ties quorum announces that starting probably Sunday next missionaries will be sent to Lund and Sahara each week to hold meetings and do other missionary work. Messrs Paul Adams and Arnold Orton recently in the county West end report warm reception and urges to return.
Miss Ada McGregor left for Salt Lake City to wed D E Cameron secretary of the Alta Club. She has long been a prominent Parowan figure and received silver showers from the Dalton Mitchell and Lyman families and local friends ahead of the upcoming marriage.
A party was given by members of his family one evening last week in honor of Mr James Benson of this city. A number of friends and relatives enjoyed the evening, but no specific occasion was learned.
Merchants meet tonight in the Bank building to discuss forming a group to improve relations and curb cutthroat competition harming progress. D A Matheson and L N Larsen Jr lead, with focus on mercantile houses, drug stores, and garages. Merrill Thornton leaves for Delta for stockyards work, renewing Times subscription. Pioneer day celebration committee urged to act promptly.
Paragonah residents report visits and travel across Utah. John Barton and Eliza Barton plan Salt Lake City trip with Mrs Barton visiting L D S Hospital for an operation. Several families, including the Bentleys and Pendletons, journey to Las Vegas and Salt Lake City, with others visiting Milford, Cedar City, Beaver, and Price. Lenore Holyoak breaks a leg after a horse incident and receives medical care.
A reception and dinner was hosted Saturday at the mother’s home in honor of Mr and Mrs John Mortenson who wed on December 14. Guests included his siblings and families and many friends. John runs the Mortenson State Line between here and Milford. the bride was formerly Miss Clara Farezine. The Press sends best wishes for health and happiness.
GEO A Lowe of this city surprised by a brief Coalville trip that yielded a sister he never knew and a photograph of their father. A nephew traced two lost brothers, George and James Lowe, leading to the reunion and other relatives. The meeting proved pleasant and revealing.
Library notes list new shelf arrivals including The Vertical City Flowing Gold Certain People of Importance At Sight of Gold Foursquare The Girl of the Limberlost Her Father's Daughter To the last Man Betty Zane Desert of Wheat Kazan Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Adventures of Tom Sawyer The Pride of Palomar Webster Man's Man Blue Bonnet Debutante Moon out of Reach Helen of the Old House Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch Lovey Mary Wild Roses The Crisis The Crossing Chip of the Flying U The Melting Pot Pegs Sophomore Miss Minerva and Willam Green Hill White Fang Mrs Red Pepper The Victim Boy Scouts in the North Woods Rough Hewn In the Days of Poor Richard The Breaking Point If Winter Comes The Vital ity of Mormonism Fundamentals of Prosperity Feet of the Furtive The Strength of Being Clean Mother Carey s Chickens Annes House of Dreams Mrs J L Lowder leaves for Salt Lake City to visit daughter for a month
Ogden Utah hosts the Fourth Annual Livestock Show at the Union Stock Yards January 2 through 6 with over one hundred carloads entered. cattle sheep and hogs come from Oregon Washington Idaho Montana Wyoming Utah and Nevada valued at more than a million dollars. the new heated coliseum provides ample lighting while free admission and entries help finance a $12 600 budget from local business leaders. festivities include a complimentary stockmen banquet Thursday boxing rounds Friday and a large stockmen ball at Berthana Hall. railroads offer reduced round trip fares to attract thousands of visitors.
Jane Ward, longtime Utah settler born October 14 1846 in Council Bluffs, died December 30 after a six month illness. She was wife of David Ward, mother of Sarah Amanda, David Webster, and Matilda Jane. Funeral services were held in the Tabernacle followed by interment in City Cemetery.
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