This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1931
Page
1
City officials led by Oscar M. Lyman addressed license petitions by Roy Fryatt for a reduced peal hall license and for lower boy entry age. Council promised revision during ordinance updates and noted hotels face license questions versus camp grounds. Streets projects and water-utility actions were reviewed, with a special Thursday session set to finalize a new license ordinance and light and power rates.
West Avera Primary Association officers and teachers host a lawn party on Saturday July 21. Westward Primary children are asked to meet at the chapel at the usual time for the event.
Parowan and Beaver junior teams divided league honors in a two game series on the focal diamond. In the Fourth of July clash Parowan led early but Beaver tied the contest in the ninth and won in the eleventh. The second game saw Beaver win 11 to 3 after a late surge by Parowan. Davis and Ward pitched for the visitors as Elmer Dalton and Jay Macfarlane contributed for Parowan. St George is scheduled to play here on the nineteenth.
Mr and Mrs Clefford Evans express sincere gratitude for kindnesses and assistance after the accident that took their dear son Warren. They thank those who helped with funeral services and for expressions of sympathy, which have been a comfort.
Eight year old Warren Gebhree Evans son of Mr and Mrs Clefford Evans died after a wagon wheel passed over him as a family returning from a Fourth of July gathering near Unis city. He lingered until midnight. Funeral services were held at West Wara chapel with Bishopric presiding and a large community and family attendance. He is survived by his parents and several siblings.
James C. Robinson of this city is in the county hospital with a badly broken leg from a hay unloading accident Sunday afternoon. He was using three horses when a tri ple tree tipped back and struck his leg below the knee, breaking the knee joint area. A bone fragment was split off and reset with a mallet. The doctor fears possible stiffness but hopes for recovery.
Special to The Times reports a pleasant surprise 61st birthday party for Mrs. Eliza Cook at her daughter Mrs. J W Benson's home July first. Friends toasted her with a lap lunch. Guests included numerous Mitchel, Moore, Benson, Ward, Fish, Wimmer, Huffet, Whitney, Marsden, Woods, Lowder, Mortensen, Tenson, Thornton, Decker and other locals. Mrs. Cook plans California return at month end.
Carl Richards returned from the field to a basement surprise party with 25 friends shouting welcome. Guests included Florence Marsden Kenneth Joseph Cora Lioeya Louise Mitchell and many others. Gordon Mitchell was also surprised by friends on Tuesday afternoon for his birthday with cake and refreshments.
Officers of the West Ward Stellet Society announce a regular work and business meeting next Tuesday afternoon at the usual time and place. All members are invited and urged to bring their own hand work.
A large blaze damaged the Walters Mitchell saw mill and nearby flats last week. The fire started around 3:30 a.m. after the crew found the slab pile and log conveyor in flames, destroying the lumber and lumber cars but sparing belts. Authorities suspect a spark from the engine as the cause and repairs are underway to resume operations.
Marriage licenses were issued during the week by the Clerk's office to several couples including Lewis Koyle Thomas, 27, of Spanish Fork. The report notes the ongoing process and lists other names as part of the weekly issuance update.
John Baker Topham, 75, longtime Paragonah resident, died at home after a weeks long illness from dropsy. Funeral held with Bishop Doyte Robinson officiating. Surviving children are John Jr, Jesse, Asa, and Mrs. Clara Robb, plus sixteen grandchildren. He was a pioneer-born resident, industrious and first to aid others in illness.
Readable entries show ages and hometowns for residents Lillian Everett 24 of Kanab Gerald Wade 22 of Cedar City Della Datton 21 Parowan Otto Shipp 22 Beaver Jessie Barton 18 Greenville Jobe U Leigh 21 Cedar City Jane Jjarl 1 Newcastie
Mr and Mrs George Chilton express gratitude for flowers and kind expressions of sympathy after the death of their brother in Salt Lake City last week. They thank all concerned for the support and kindness shown at the bier.
A city panel approves a revised schedule to lower residential lighting and power charges to encourage use of electricity. The new ordinance keeps the minimum charge and first 12 kilowatts but lowers rates for next blocks and introduces a 1 cent per kilowatt late-payment penalty after the second month. Delinquency enforcement, business licensing tweaks, and camping-ground cabling licenses are also addressed with further meetings planned.
Mr and Mrs IL Parcells announce the marriage of their daughter Georgia to Mr Larry Loringstowe at Nephi on July nd. Mr Stowe works for Weariver Company aluminum utensils and is being sent to Colorado to open a new territory for the firm. The couple will likely reside there temporarily. Friends join in wishing them health and happiness.
Parowan observed the nation’s birthday with a Junior band concert at the Paxton hotel corner a meeting in the Hast Ward chapel Uncle Sam humor and patriotic remarks by BE Matheson Scott Matheson delivered an inspiring oration. The local junior baseball game between Parowan and Beaver drew strong interest and Parowan won after two extra innings. A kiddies dance and home sports followed the ball game and evening dance. Deputy road supervisor Samuel F Grion led a crew to repair the main canyon road. A light rain could help complete the work.
A long list of new titles now on display at the public library includes Nancy Lee works such as Nancy Lee's Name Sake and Nancy Lee's Lookout, plus classic authors and children's series like Marjorie Dean and Brownies. We note a wide range from travel and nature volumes to fiction and instructional guides.
Bam Belt of Cedar City sustained minor injuries as his car rear ended a Ford truck just beyond Pendleon's farm around dusk. The Baker Nevada couple and seven children in the truck were en route to Cedar or St George seeking work. The driver offered a $100 note for damages. J. Atlaan, deputy sheriff, investigated.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.