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Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1923

Page

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Hallroad for Cedar Looms Bid

Cedar City area considers a 100 ft right of way to Cedar City with depot sites at Iron Springs. Costs total about 125090, local boosters to raise 39750 to 55000 beyond railroad payment. Contracts for hotel purchase and right of way await signature. road could start within ten days and ship ore by June. Local assessments planned to fund the difference. Cedar City and Parowan expected to gain from the line.

Lund Cedar City M. J. Macfarlane Parowan Iron Springs Columbia Steel Corporation Dixie Country Utah

Church Records Show Improvements and Shortfalls

Bishop H L Adams reported at Sacrament meeting that ward records reveal improvements in tithing with 261 payers contributing 6951 dollars up from 4741 dollars by 18 members last year, while total ward membership reaches about 1400 and Sacrament meeting attendance averages 172 or 13 percent. Priesthood attendance is stronger, and the bishop urged greater efforts in the new year as Rowley and Mitchell spoke.

H. L. Adams Bishop Adams

Relief Society Meeting Focuses on Later Adolescence

A special program is planned for the Relief Society meeting on Tuesday, inviting all. The topic is Later Adolescence, and members are urged to attend while noting the ongoing contest between the East and West sides of the city.

Relief Society

Orchard planting for profit article by F F Rockwell

As spring nears property owners plan planting including trees. This rent page publication presents F F Rockwell’s article on profit possibilities from orchard planting. Readers are urged to study it seriously for informed decisions.

F. F. Rockwell

Congressman Utah seed giveaway by mail to residents

Congressman Co ion will distribute free vegetable and flower seeds to Utah residents who write to Room 224 House Office Building Washington DC on or before March 1 1923. Each applicant receives one package with five seed varieties or more upon request. Send correct name and address for mailing.

Co Ion Utah House Washington, D.C Cate

Birthday Surprise for Mrs. Priscilla Smith at Home

Several of Mrs. Priscilla Smiths lady friends visited Tuesday evening to surprise her on her birthday. The gathering was enjoyable and Mrs. Smith expressed appreciation for the thoughtful call.

Priscilla Smith

Missionary Appointments Across Local Quorum Work

Brother John FP Orton of the local Quorum of Seventies announces new missionary postings. Peter N Gurr and Marlo Topham labor at Summit while Albert and Ancel Adams stay in Cedar City and will be joined soon by Wilford Lawrence and Leland Dalley of Summit. Walter C Mitchell and Orton may visit Lund for Sunday meetings and Cedar sends four missionaries to Parowan. He urges hospitality and open homes for all visiting missionaries to discuss gospel principles.

John FP. Orton Messrs Peter N. Gurr Marlo Topham Summit Albert and Ancel Adams Cedar City Parowan Joseph S. Fife R. A. Thorley Edward Higbee Orton

Fruit trees planted now pay off sooner than you think

Horticultural editor notes government data show large drops in bearing apple and peach trees from 1910 to 1920 and stresses that a young orchard can pay back much of its cost before first harvest. Intercropping with beans, potatoes, strawberries, and other crops helps conserve moisture, keep trees healthy, and boost early profits.

Bette

Lyman Represents A C At Show

Ray Lyman of Parowan was on the Agriculture College of Utah stock judging team which won first at the Ogden Stock Show in January. Three five member teams competed from BYU Idaho Technical College and the Agriculture College of Utah. Lyman praised the show and noted Rambouillet stock were absent while Parowan Rambouillets matched northern Utah stock. He is a Sophomore specializing in commerce and animal husbandry.

Ray Lyman Parowan The Agriculture College of Utah Ogden Brigham Young University Idaho Technical College Lyman Nothern Utah

Mrs Hutchings Named Saleslady at Paro wad Drug Co

Mrs Flossie Hutchings has accepted a position as saleslady in the Paro wad Drug Co store. She will assist customers, stock shelves, and help with daily operations as part of the store staff.

Flossie Hutchings Parowad Drug Co

Salt Lake visitors and local notes from town paper

Mrs Jackson travels with her eldest daughter Mrs Clark who is at Spanish Fork. Mrs Clark lies in L D Hospital after surgery with another kidney operation planned. Ross and Wayne Guyman just returned from Los Angeles. Albert Warren of Salt Lake City visits with his mother and relatives. His mother turned 80 on Monday. Niel Bensor leaves for Lund for business matters.

Albert Warren Salt Lake City Iis

Times on Senate Mailing List

Senator David Hirsch announces he has placed the Times on the Senate mailing list to receive timely updates. Publication of the material is impossible but will be kept accessible to the public. He invites constituents to contact him anytime on district matters.

David Hirsch Times Senate Hirschi

New Library Additions And Staff Notes

The library adds many titles including Tales From Shakespeare, Camp Fire Girls series, Tom Slade With The Flying Corps, Gulliver's Travels, and True To The Old Flag. Also noted are staff changes as Miss Fern Ruby replaces Mrs. Berta Mitchell, who is away with her husband for the winter.

Majorie Dean Laphmore Camp Fire Girls Delaware Connecticut Western Reserve Long Lake Court of Inquiry Tom Slade The Flying Corps Animals Kenilworth Green Mountain Boys Sebo Ragane Vixen Idslis Fern Ruby Berta Mitchell Times Office

Pioneer Day Celebrated as City Marks 72nd Anniversary

A Saturday celebration at the Opera House commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the 1851 settlement. The program included music, talks by pioneers, a group picnic with hot chocolate, a museum proposal by the Daughters of the Pioneers, a lunch, a film for guests over fifty, and a grand evening dance. Only three pioneers from the first year remain: R. H. Benson, Charles Adams, and New B. Whitney, the first child born in Parswan.

van Buren Daughters of the Pioneers Church House Messers R. H. Benson Charles Adams New 8. Whitney Parswan

High School One Act Plays Delighted Friday Audience

Entertainment by High school members Friday featured two one act plays directed by Mrs Adele A Matheson. Audience enjoyed clever performances and praised careful coaching by the cast.

Adele A Matheson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Thomas H. Rowley Walter C. Mitchell Relief Society Meeting FF. Rockwell A.C Ross Wayne Guyman Los Angeles Wilford Day Niel Bensor Chas D. Adams David Matheson Charles J. Dutton Parowan Times
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