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Newspaper

Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1927

Page

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Equipment for fighting fires eyed by Parowan City Council

Parowan City Council discussed acquiring modern firefighting equipment priced about 4200 dollars financed over four years. Don Coppin of LaFrance presented options while the council planned a future hearing. The meeting also addressed a water system caretaker, Fourth of July expenses, and drainage concerns raised by Herbert Hyatt.

Parowan City Don Coppin LaFrance Coppin Bim Herbert Hyatt Hyatt

Alma Barney Brings Home A New Bride

Alma Barney of Parowan returns home with his new wife Mary A Isom formerly of Hurricane. They wed July 1 in the Salt Lake Temple and plan to live in Panguitch before returning to Parowan to build a cottage near his daughters. Halterman brothers install a larger pump in their valley well boosting water production.

Alma Barney Parowan Benedict Mary A. Isom Hurricane Salt Lake Temple Panguitech Barney J the Timey Mrs Halterman Brothers Bow

New Cowboy Efic Recalls Chisholm Trail Days

The Times features an article by Rdino Scott Watson on Charlie Siringo, the famed Texas cowboy and detective, and his memoir Riata and Spurs. It places Siringo alongside Andy Adams and recounts encounters with legendary frontier figures like Billy the Kid, Bat Masterson, and Kid Curry.

Chisholm Trail Texas Andy Adams Lone Star State Charlie Siringo Billy the Kid Kid Curry Bat Masterson the Times Rdino Scott Watson Stringo

West Ward Entertainment Date Changed at Opera House

The Wear Ward Parents class rescheduled their Art Music and Literature event to Tuesday evening July 159th at the Opera House due to unavailable slides. The program features literature by Mrs. Pearl Decker, music including an oratorio and mass, and art by a Utah artist with 50 plus projected works. Free to all over sixteen. guests include church and school leaders. A near‑miss occurred returning from St George when Mr and Mrs Wm H Lyman’s car narrowly avoided a stationary steam shovel after nightfall.

Wear Ward Opera House East Ward Wm. H. Lyman St. George

Chamber Urges Wool Growers to Attend Cedar City Convention

The Chamber of Commerce urged wool growers to attend a convention in Cedar City on the 12th. Notable attendees include Frank Wagenbarth F R Brarsh Mat Slaff and state association officials. A committee was formed to explore annual timing near the Rambouillet Show and to coordinate parade involvement and float decoration.

Chamber of Commerce Cedar City Frank J. Wagenbarth F. R. Brarshall Mat. Slaff Wa. IJ. Lyman James C. Robinson Jos. B. Dalton Wea

Summer outing of Utah State Press Association nears

Three day away event gathers editors and publishers from Tooele to Beaver counties with about sixty to seventy attendees expected. Notable guests include Alex F. Dunn W. P. Epersen and Charles England, plus many others. Cedar City locals to join trips to Rambouillet sheep farms pumps and Cedar Breaks with returns planned Sunday.

Utah State Press Association Alex F. Dunn The Association Tooele Transcript Bulletin W. P. Eppersen Kaysville Charles England Logan Journal Dr. M. Marcus Richfield Reaper Will R. Holmes Boxelder Journal Brigham City Karl 8 Karlton Beaver County News John E. Jones Western Newspaper Union Salt Lake City Wm. J. Peters Garfield County News James H. Wallla Utah Public Health Association Vernal Express Grace A. Cooper Price News-Advocate John R. Wallis Washington County News David 8. Williams Emery County Progress Eva Swanson Plute County News J. W. Harry Smithfield Sentinel

Local Nurse Returns Home After Training and July Fourth Visits

Miss Marie Ualterman recently graduated from a nurses course at Tidy Cross Hospital Salt Lake City and is home for a two week visit. Dr and Mrs D Tebbs of Salt Lake City spent the Fourth with Mrs Tebbs sisters Mrs John Evans and Mrs Delbert Smith. Mr Walter K Miller of Petty Motor Co Cedar City toured to the County Seat on business. Don Coppin from Cedar City met with the City Council to seek modern fire fighting equipment. Mrs Ellen Thornton returned from Tooele county after visiting with her daughters Mrs W H Cochrane. Mr and Mrs Marlon Adams celebrate the birth of a baby girl July 4 with hope Liberty as the name.

Marie Ualterman Tidy Cross Hospital Salt Lake City D, D Tebbbs Walter K. Miller The Petty Motor Co Cedar City Don Coppin Ellen Thornton Tooele County W. H. Cochrane Marlon Adams Liberty

Dalton and Lyman Return Home for Good

Clarence Dalton and Marty Lyman, who had been in California, returned home last week to stay definitively.

Clarence Dalton Marty Lyman California

Lyman Guests Welcomed by James Waich Family in Wyoming

Mr and Mrs Rulon Lyman host Mrs Lyman's relatives the James Waich family of Wyoming during a brief visit.

Mrs Rulon Lyman Mrs. Lyman James Waich Wyoming

Mitch ell brothers return home for the Fourth

Henry and Claude Mitchell, workers for a construction firm building houses for the railroad company, returned home to celebrate the Fourth of July.

Messrs Henry and Claude Mitchell Anl California

Local Visitors Return Home After Weeks Away

Messrs. Melburn and Mont Gensou returned home after several weeks in Colorado Northern Utah and Wyoming. Mrs Edward G Matheson who had visited her mother in California for several weeks also came home during the week.

Messrs Melburn Mont Gensou Colorado Utah Wyoming Edward G. Matheson California

Davis twins born to Edward and Mrs Davis

Mr and Mrs Edward A Davis welcome twin boys born July second with the mother and sons reported to be doing well.

Edward A. Davis

Mrs Wallace Houston Visiting From Panguitch

Mrs Wallace Houston came over from Panguitch during the week to visit relatives and friends here, enjoying a brief stay with local acquaintances.

Wallace Houston Panguitch

Coxs Visit From St George For Fourth Of July

Mr and Mrs Lelroy H Cox traveled from St George to spend the Fourth with Mrs Cox s relatives here.

Mrs. Lelroy H. Cox St. George

Paxtons and Relatives Visit Prove with Tyaloer Family

Mrs Anthony Paxton and her niece Miss Oroa G Gilliey visit with her daughter Mrs Clara Orton Tyaloer at an unspecified Prove event.

Anthony Paxton Oroa Cgilliey Clara Orton Tyaloer

Carnival Dance at the Blue Lantern Saturday

A carnival dance is set for Saturday evening at the Blue Lantern. Attendees are urged to arrive early to join the event on July 9.

Carnival Dance at Blue Lantern Next Saturday Evening

Big crowd expected at the Blue Lantern for a carnival dance next Saturday evening with everyone invited to attend.

Beaver County Commissioner Visits Parowan on Business

Minersville official Herbert Fyre, a Beaver County commissioner, traveled to Parowan on business yesterday.

Herbert Fyre Minersville Beaver County

Freeman Davis Visiting in Parowan with Friends

Freeman Davis, son of Larry Davis, is currently in Parowan visiting with friends. The note places him in the city during this period.

Freeman Davis Larry Davis Parowan

Mrs F A Clark Visits Former Home Last Week

Mrs F A Clark made a brief visit to her former home in Huntingdon last week. The visit was brief and noted by local residents.

F. A. Clark Howe

City Council Tightens Prohibition Enforcement Rules

The City Council discussed strict enforcement of the prohibition ordinance at Tuesday's meeting. The marshal was instructed to impose fines without leniency for violations and to arrest when evidence warrants. The City Attorney was asked to draft an ordinance governing dance halls including closing hours and lighting during intermissions.

Marsal

Milk Production Record Set By Day Farms Co

A June production record was set by Day Farms Co cone Blue Bell, milking 1825 pounds in 30 days, an average just over 60 pounds per day. The note asks locals if any cow in town or valley surpasses this record and invites them to report back.

Cocone Blue Bell

Parowan Couple Leave for California Home

Mr and Mrs Wayne Guymon depart Parowan for Santa Paul California after a two week visit They ordered the Times sent for a year to stay in touch with home folk They give their address at DLT Santa Fania St for others in California to visit Wayne and Iilda Guymon

Wayne Guymon Santa Paul California Wayne Iilda Dlt Santa Fania St

Meeks Family Returns to Wyoming After Visit

Dora Benson Meeks and her son Dick, along with son in law and daughter in law Tex and Mrs Anderson, returned to their home in Wyoming after a brief visit with friends and relatives in the cold home town.

Mita Dora Benson Meeks Mre Tex Anderson Wyoming Mrs. Meeks

Lawrence Couple Set Up Shop in Town

Mr and Mrs Lawrence recently from Denver plan to start a business in our town. Mr Lawrence sells phonographs pianos and other musical instruments while Mrs Lawrence will do marceling. An announcement appears elsewhere in this issue.

Lawrence Denver Our Town Lawrence Seng Lawrene Thisguo

Mr Wm Lyman Drives New Buick Sedan This Week

Mr Wm Lyman is seen driving a new Buick sedan during the last week, reflecting status and local car trends observed by residents.

Mir. Wm. Lyman

Carnival Dawn at the Blue Lantern

Be ready at eight o clock Saturday evening for the big carnival at the Blue Lantern. No Prida night dance.

Misses LaMar Lyman and Laura Mitchell Enjoy Fourth at Dryce Canyon

The Misses LaMar Lyman and Laura Mitchell spent the Fourth with friends at Dryce canyon, sharing a holiday outing amidst the scenic area and companionship.

LaMar Lyman Laura Mitchell Dryce Canyon

McGill Nev Ada Visitor Shares Family Visit Details

Migs Deina Munsen of McGill Nevada visits with her aunt Mrée Wo. C. Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Benson and their daughter Hyltis arrived late last week. Phil spent time up North shearing sheep while his wife and daughter joined Jim in Logar for a short visit.

Migs Deina Munsen McGill Nevada Mrée Wo. C. Mitchell Phillip Benson Hyltis Phil Jim Logar

Train Load of Sheep Leaving for Texas Sale

Eight car Rambouillet sheep shipments depart the valley for Texas to enter the sale, with additional cars previously sent by Fendelton and the Day Farms Co. Other consignors include L. N. Marsden, Wn. Marsden, Dartons and Lowe, Miller brothers, P. A. Clark, and Joan S. Dalton. Parowan Sheep have performed well at past Texas sales, and preparations for the National Sheep Show in Salt Lake City are under way.

Texas Fendletong Day Farms Co L. N. Marsden Wn. Marsden Dartons Lowe Aecar Aliller Brothers P. A. Clark Joan S. Dalton Salt Lith City

Paragonah Man Dies After Stroke Amid Missing Son Case

Mr. Albert D. Rabb of Paragonah died early this week after a paralytic stroke and was buried yesterday. People from Paragonah attended the funeral. The long strain from his son's mysterious Buckskin valley disappearance a year ago is believed by many to have contributed to his death.

Albert D. Rabb Paragonah Parowah Buckskin Valley

Mr H E Matheson to open shoe and harness shop

H E Matheson plans a repair shop in the old Gurr building and expects to add a modern shop on his Parowan property in the near future with up to date machinery.

H. E. Matheson Gurr Parowan Co

Ale. Ivan Decke Buys Gton and Ward Saw Mill

Ale. Ivan Decke completes purchase of the Gton and Ward Saw Mill, acquiring ownership and control of the former operation. The deal transfers assets and operations to Decke, signaling a new chapter for the mill.

Thumer Ivan Decke Gton Ward

Local visitors drive to town for Fourth of July visit

Mr and Mrs George 11 Durham arrive from Salt Lake City to spend the Fourth with relatives and friends here, choosing daylight and evening hours to be seen and enjoy the celebration.

George Durham Salt Lake City

Cedar City visitors join Fourth of July festivities

Mr and Mrs Lynn Slunt r arrive from Cedar City to challenge the Fourth with Mrs Hunter's popl le 5. Purlou family.

Lynn Slunt R Cedar City Hunter Poplle Purlou

Local Thresherman Scout Prospects in Valley

Mr Frank Stahell of Washington inspected valley farms for threshing work this fall. He threshed for several farmers a year ago and expects to return this season to service local harvest needs.

Frank Stahell Washington

Mrs Christensen and Mrs Lenson Visit Area Briefly

Mrs Caddie Christensen of Kan os is visiting here for a few days. Mrs Arch Lenson went to Salt Lake City the first of the week for a short outing and to meet her husband returning from a sheep shearing trip.

Caddie Christensen Kanos Arch Lenson Salt Lake City

Parowan Celebrates Nations Birthday With Parowan Parade

Parowan marked the Fourth of July with a morning parade and a lively afternoon of games for children. Prizes went to the West Ward Sunday School float and the Primary entry featuring a Marshal of the Day and Uncle Sam.

Parowan West Ward Uncle Sam Vlah

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Ward Entertainment Pearl Decker Miss Mary Orton Bill Dalton L. J. Adams Miss Lamar Lyman Shirley Gudmundsen Aliss Gertrude Bentley Parowan Valley Dern Reno Lieach Cedar Breaks Paxton Hotel Blue Lantern Matheson Dave Richards Godess of Liberty Walter D. Mitchell Orator Ark
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