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Newspaper

Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1921

Page

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Church leaders urge rapid gifts for Near East relief

Parowan to hold a special fast meeting January 23 at 2 p.m. to collect funds for Near East Relief and the European Relief Council aiding millions of starved children in Europe. Bishops to canvass wards for contributions equivalent to two meals per family, funds sent to the Presiding Bishopric.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Near East” Relief Fund Armenia Asia European Relief Council Europe

Parowan Boy Chosen for Utah Debates

Durham Morris, a Parowan student at the University of Utah, is chosen to represent the state institution in debates with Utah Agricultural College and Brigham Young University. He will uphold the negative on the question of Utah establishing an industrial court for labor dispute settlements, patterned after the Kansas act.

Durham Morris University of Utah Agriculture College Brigham Young University Morris Utah

Hats and ads from Utah millinery store sale now offered

A box of children’s hats at 1 060 each from Mrs F A Sorenson’s Millinery store Payson Utah is on sale at Chas Adams’ residence. Adv. Alex Robb of Parsgonah visited Parowan on Friday and renewed the Times for 1921 during his call at the office.

F. A. Sorenson Payson Utah Chas. Adams Alex Robb Parsgonah Parowan Robb Times

P H S S Boys Defeat B A C Quintet In League Opener

The P H S S basketball team beat the B A C quintet in Cedar City Friday night to seize the league opener. Coach F C Van Buren praised for training and strategy while B A C protests a player eligibility claim, which local sources deny. The team heads to St George next Friday for another league game with strong hometown fan backing expected.

Cedar City B. A. CO F. C. van Buren P. H.S St. George

Local Births and Notices Highlight Community Events

Dr. Burton reports four births in the past week including a girl to the Ly ons Hunter family a boy to the Nelsons a girl to the Burtons and a boy to the Doltons All families are said to be doing nicely Miss Verna Orton returns from Utah visit and praises it Carlisle Hoyle leaves for Evanston Wyoming to work with Christenson Construction Company Gwen M Gurria now a licensed abstractor with card listed elsewhere in this issue

Burton Lyon Hunter Lou Nelson Lindsay Burton Lou Dolton Carlisle Hoyle Evanston Wyoming Christenson Construction Company Gwen. M. Gurria

Sheriff Sale Notice in Iron County Utah 1921

The District Court of Utah's Fifth Judicial District in Iron County orders a sheriff sale of land to George A. Thompson. On February 2, 1921 at noon at the County Court House front door in Parowan the sale will include the north half of the southeast quarter of Section 27 Township 32 South Range 8 West Salt Lake Meridian containing 80 acres. Dated January 8, 1921.

District Court of Fifth Judicial District Utah Iran D. W. Gibson George A. Thompson Parowan Iron County South Range Salt Lake Meridian

Citizens plan to repurchase Parowan M. and MM

Prominent town citizens held meetings to buy back the Parowan M. and MM from the Credit Men's Association for 45000 dollars. An estimated 25000 dollars was pledged at the meeting with a committee tasked to raise the remaining funds and close the deal promptly. The move aims to reopen the business soon.

Parowan M. & MM Credit Men’s Association

Parowan Times Hopes for More Local Advertising Support

The Parowan Times laments slim ad sales and urges local businesses to start or increase advertising. It notes steady advertisers and a thriving job department, but says revenue from ads has fallen short, risking ability to cover operating costs and pay the paper’s way.

The Parowan Times Times

Farowan Faces December Wrapping Paper Poster Problem

A Farowan street shows unsightly wrapping paper placards from December to present on fences trees and storefronts advertising dances games and meetings. The writer urges city council action to ban such posters and promote proper printed notices with billboards or outside printing to improve appearances.

Farowan

Library service faces critical period in United States

The Iron County Library and American Library Association warn that over half the population lacks free public library access and many libraries are underfunded. Staff resignations and closures burden large and small libraries while calls grow for greater public support. nationwide mobilization behind libraries is urged with the Books for Everybody campaign seeking 2 million dollars.

United States Iron County Library American Library Association

Parowan Tabernacle Service Highlights and Sermon

At Sunday services in Parowan Wm Richards gave a short address while Elder Walter G Mitchell delivered a historical sermon on Abraham's faithfulness and obedience. The ward choir under Geo H Durham provided excellent musical numbers and attendance was better than usual.

Tabernacle Wm. Richards Parowan Idaho Walter G. Mitchell Abraham Mitchell Ward Choir Geo. H. Durham

Ladies Club Meeting At Mrs Fenton Home

The Ladies Club met at Mrs R L Fenton's home last Friday afternoon with Mrs Florence Mitchell of Beaver as a guest. Refreshments were served and next Friday the club plans to meet with Mrs J C Mitchell.

R. L. Fenton Florence Mitchell Beaver J. C. Mitchell

Parowan Curfew Ordinance Notice for Minors

Parowan City ordinance prohibits anyone under sixteen from being on streets or public places after 8 p m and before 4 a m from October to March and after 9 p m and before 4 a m March to October unless written parental permission exists or a relative guardian or custodian accompanies them. Curfew bell tolls from January 20 1921 and violators face up to ten dollars fine or ten days in jail or both. By order of the city council Orson O Orton.

Parowan City

Local Cedar Activities Highlight School Event Parties and Lectures

Last Friday a Child Welfare Club directed program and dance enjoyed in the new school building. Saturday Mrs. Jennie Thomas hosted twenty children for Paul’s fifth birthday. Dr. H J Sears of University of Utah gave illustrated health lectures in Cedar. Elocution class at the B A gave three one act plays demonstrating training and ability.

Jennie Thomas Paul H. J. Sears University of Utah Cedar The B. A

Payson Woman Seeks Support for Home Paper

Mrs Franella A Sorenson of Payson Utah writes to the Times renewal request. She expresses pride in the hometown paper and urges readers to support the home paper as Parowan grows. She wishes a Happy and Prosperous New Year and signs FRANCELLA A. SORENSON.

the Times Francella A. Sorenson Payson Utah Parowan Adams

Mitchell Family Reunion At Parowan Highlights Bonds

Saturday last a reunion of the Mitchell families of Parowan was held at Mrs. Maud Dalton's home. Geo A Mitchell of Beaver attended, delighting in renewed meetings. An impromptu program followed by a lunch strengthened ties and set plans to reunite more often.

Mitchell Parowan Maud Dalton Geo. A. Mitchell Beaver Psat

Beaver resident Hurat visits with son William

Mra Wro. Hurat of Beaver visits her son William and stays with Mr. and Mrs. Wm H Gurr. She plans to depart tomorrow for home by the Mortenson stage.

Buckhorn Notes Weather Sparks Snow Storm Talk

The column notes an upcoming snow storm predicted by the weather. J E Rambler of Cedar visits with his wife. Mr and Mrs Parley Lang traveled to Enoch last week returning Sunday. Mrs Metta White and children visit Mrs White's brother Osmond Hutchings. A few days last week appeared springlike.

Mrs. Metta White Mrs. White Osmond Hutchings

District Court session with Judge Knox long and busy

The district court under Judge Wm. F. Knox is handling a large civil docket and may take the rest of the week to clear the calendar. A report on proceedings will be published next week. Walters Stock Company advertisement notes they will “hold the boards” at the Opera House Saturday night January 22.

District Court Iain Wm. F. Knox Walters Stock Company Opera House

Bank of Iron County closes year on December twenty fourth

Report to the Bank Commissioner of Utah details the bank's condition at Parowan Iron County as of December 24 1920. The document records the financial status and closing balance of the institution at year end.

Utah Bank of Iron County Parowan Iron Utsh

Bank Statement Copy From Utah Bank

Sworn statement dated December 29 1320 presents the financial condition of the named bank. Notarized by J Clayton Mitchell with directors L Marsden E L Clark H M Lyman and W Adams. certified by Bank Commissioner N H Porter on January 12 1221.

Iron LM Maraden Payel Anld Bueinese L. N. Marsden

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Heber J. Grant Anthon H. Lund Parowan Boy Fang of Cedar Babys Verna Orton John G. Page Pinto J. Trehorne Leigh Edward Bentley Dep. Sheriff Marsden Tog- Ettie Dalton Matheson Harness and Repair Gurr Mercantile Store Wm. Pritchard Hide and Pelt Taylor Miller Lemmon Wooley Whitney Blacksmith Shops Green & Green Oumat Services John H. Johnson Austin Cope Tropic Wm. O. Orton Wm.0. Orton Watters Stock Company Woman and the Law tTillmano Dailey County Assessor Parowao Retta Gutr Geo. Smith Summit Orson O. Orton Gedar Notes Allie Koeil J. E. Rambler of E. L. Clark W. EH. Lyman Wm. Adame Fan J. Clayton Mitchell Ata IT. Porter Eeesere Nee Nearness En Nue Aewee Teres Earecunes Caton CH Peewee Ee Neeeneeene Pececatews Seenaees Teaar Ieee Tima Hari Lolmlos Ennee Kaeserra Bank
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