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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1930
Page
8
In Cedar City the new cafe opened Monday under owner Mary Bergstrom of Marys Sandwich Shop. The Parry building across from El Escalante hotel hosts the venture with a simple attractive setup, aimed at high service and comfort for patrons.
Mr and Mrs Wo H Gordon of Gordon Jewelry Co traveled by the Union Pacific to Salt Lake City Friday. Mr Gordon returned Sunday while Mrs Gordon stayed to visit for a short time.
Editor A. H. Rollo of the Iron County Record attended the Utah State Press Association annual convention held at the Netvhouse Hotel in Salt Lake City over the past weekend.
Wir Le Riddle of the IE Rid dle Col spent a couple of days in St George during the week looking after business interests.
Mesa men Charles B Itty and Frank H Itty rode to St George on Wednesday evening to hear the noted Napoleon Hill lecture titled The Magic Ladder of Success.
Palmer spent part of the week in Salt Lake City on business matters with State President Watt noted in the proceedings.
The Cedar Book and Novelty Shop owned by C. E. Riddle relocated during the week from its former spot between two drug stores to the Orpheum Theatre building in the former Mary’s Sandwich Shop location.
Mayor Walter K. Granger traveled to the coast last week aboard a shipment of cattle and was expected to return by Wednesday. Superintendent N J Barlow plans an April article for the U E A magazine discussing the advisability of a Secretary of Education in the President's cabinet.
At month end Eugene Christensen will vacate the office and accept employment with Cedar Lumber and Hardware Company. Leland Perry is the newly appointed city manager succeeding Christensen.
Mr. Wm. M. Mace, manager of the Southern Utah Lumber and Coal Co, was under the weather for a day or two during the week and unable to be on the job.
Irene L. Mere takes over the Iron Springs post office with H. B. Wickham realigning operations, indicating an early date for the transition.
John P Fuller of Golden Rule street 12 departed early in the week for a buying trip in the East. He expects to be away two or three weeks.
Mrs Viortet Urie returned from Salt Lake City the first of the week after a few days visit with her brother Wm W Lunt who is in a very serious condition.
Riley G. Williams of Kanar rawas arrived Tuesday morning after a brief business trip to Salt Lake City.
Mr Pryor spent several days in Salt Lake City during the week for dental care.
Mrs James Fisher died on Friday after a brief illness. Her daughter traveled from the East on Tuesday to be with Mr Fisher for a time.
Rumor says the Dizié Power Co contemplates a large hydro electric plant in Cedar Canyon this season but verification remains unavailable.
Wilson N Lunt travels to Salt Lake City as his father battles cancer and is not expected to live long.
Panguitch and Kanab residents show low enthusiasm for routing Kane County mail via Cedar City and the new tunnel rather than through Marysville. Officials promote the Cedar City tunnel plan amid local skepticism.
Mr and Mrs Warren J Larson who had been in California and serving as manager of the El Escalante hotel received leave and are now assigned by the Union Pacific to Denver They spent the past week in Milford en route to the new posting
Cedar City Lodge No 1656 of the Order of Elks hosted deputy district Exalted Ruler John Rowe of Eureka Tuesday night to review lodge operations and progress.
Arthur Croxford a Salt Lake City fire insurance adjuster came by train Tuesday morning to settle with those who suffered losses in the Sunday night fire. A chamber committee appointed by President John P Furler was to report on the advisability of further action.
The note lists J. G. Pace W. K. Granger R. J. Shay J. M. Foster and A. L. Woodhouse as participants in attempting removal of the County Seat. It says the same committee will press on with plans to present the question to the waters.
The Times corrects last week’s report on Barbara Matheson’s marriage. Her husband’s name is Warren Walberg and the wedding date is the 25th. Information from family members prompted this correction.
Oscar Kirkham assistant regional scout executive West ern district spoke on scouting this Sunday afternoon in the West Ward chapel. A similar talk occurred in Cedar City the same evening. Forage grinding services offered at 2.0 cents per ton or 400 per hour for deliveries on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Grains ground 15 cents per hundred. Peter H. Gurr Parowan Utah contact information.
The Pathfinder Magazine notes domestic canaries are hard to trace to a single wild progenitor due to centuries of selective breeding. It suggests they likely originate from a wild finch in the Canary Islands and Madeira, though interbreeding with other species complicates their lineage. The American goldfinch is sometimes called a canary in name only.
A traveler recounts bizarre notices such as Il Holborn church signs and a Clapham creche caption "Children mended there." He recalls florist claims "Flowers sod bouquets" and a Syl? post office mix up about a “telephone mind,” criticizing England’s view of the telephone as a convenience and the quirky phrasing of signs.
Neo Fear Bessie enjoys startling a pet pig by running up from behind. Grandfather questions safety and asks if she fears a bite. Bessie replies with a witty retort that the pig’s head is on the other end.
The tale that rice arrived in South Carolina by a 1693 storm and sparked the American rice industry is questioned by a Pathfinder Magazine writer. The piece notes earlier rice cultivation in the colony and a 1701 patent grant for a pendulum engine to speed rice processing, with colonial promoters and Sir William Berkeley referenced as earlier attempts elsewhere.
At the start of World War I Major Wise commanded in Philadelphia. A marine, eager to go to France, challenged the strict officer and was sent to the front. Wise later nursed the wounded man in hospital and learned the nurse was his wife, a moment that led to an unprintable remark.
A Mary Borden reflection from Harper's Magazine on manners as the gift of putting people at ease. She contrasts gracious ease with the discomfort caused by abruptness or excessive friendliness, arguing that too much of any trait is poor manners and can unsettle others.
An Exchange note traces ink from ancient Egypt 1200 BC through Greek use of papyrus and Nile-based ink. It highlights ink as essential to writing and printing and a steadfast companion of civilization.
Psychologists credit sleep as problem solving for Marshal Foch noting he avoided dwelling on issues at night. He reportedly slept and awoke with solutions, yet Foch himself believed his morning mirror and shave routine provided the answers.
Locals report a large turnout from Parowan and Paragonah at the Republican Club gathering on Wednesday night with delegates from both towns apparently in the majority after the results of the meeting.
Dee Robinson of Parowan High School received a Smith Hughes scholarship for his sheep raising project at the Agricultural College. The article promises to provide more details about his project next week.
Mr and Mrs Rex Ward entertained a number of friends at a prettily arranged party on Thursday evening of last week.
Grames Motor Co. releases an announcement likely aimed at prospective buyers, highlighting available automobiles and shopping options in this issue. The note signals inventory and sales emphasis for potential customers scanning the paper.
Elder Wendall Bayles returned home during the week but was not present Sunday evening to speak as announced in last week’s Times. Report says a young lady at another event interfered with his speaking appointment.
Twenty days have passed since aviator Matrice Cha Ham disappeared and no trace has been found. Local authorities and search teams continue to comb the area for clues and possible sightings, with families awaiting word.
Mr and Mrs William C Mitchell were seen in town over the weekend from St George for business matters.
Mrs. Mary Ward traveled to Provo last week to watch her husband, a member of the Montana Bobcats basketball team, in a game. She returned with him, spending the weekend in Parowan.
Mr Wm T Davenport of Paraconahk was seen in town during the week purchasing cattle.
John Lang arrived from Buckhorn yesterday to handle business matters, meeting with local contacts and reviewing projects in the area.
A baby boy arrived Tuesday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Angus Korrig. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. H C Pareztlis celebrate as both sides now have grandchildren.
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