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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1926
Page
5
A granddaughter sits at her aged grandfather's hearth as he retells pioneer memories from 1851. He recalls the Salt Lake Valley settlement, a harsh winter, school life, and Indian raids, preserving courage and the pioneer spirit through vivid reminiscence.
Parowan High won their first league contest on Friday January 15 as Beaver substituted for Huricane. The Panthers surged to a 17 to 5 lead, extended to 25 to 18 at halftime, then held on as Beaver pressed in the second half.
In a year opening court session Misses Carol Adams and Jean Matheson pleaded not guilty over alleged study hall violations. They faced two hours hard labor or a twenty cent fine, given acquittal would set a dangerous precedent. Benson and Haltermann accepted guilty pleas after their attorney illness disrupted trial. P S against Callin Orton concluded with a charge for destroying school property as he repaired a decrepit study hall chair.
A Parowan mission story shows two preachers crossing a river to reach the Nevada Indians. One feigns weakness, then shoves a chief back in the water to prove strength. The demonstration wins the Indians’ attention and support for the gospel. Also notes Honor Roll names and local sports sentiment on a basketball game and crowd support.
The government of P. H. 5 is largely in the hands of the Student Body with the faculty as final court of appeal. Ordinances are enforced by a Board of Commissioners and penalties include hard labor or fines, with other sanctions such as reprimand disfranchisement and possible expulsion. Karl Mitchell appoints campus police to uphold the law and the Constitution. An impartial jury trial is provided for suspects pleading not guilty, and trials follow regular criminal procedure with sentencing by the judge.
A jumble of verses about time and speech in class mingles with school nurse gossip and diary lines. It recalls classroom discipline jokes and overheard conversations, ending with a farewell party note for Eleanor Stewart and Ever Leaving regret among PII students.
A quirky brief notes odd pairings from everyday items. Mentions syrup with flies, corned beef and stomach ache, corns with chair legs, shoe soles with chewing gum, car tires with tacks, and dry jokes with teachers.
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