Parowan Independence Day Celebration Follows Planned Script
Fourth of July events in Parowan proceeded largely as planned with morning exercises led by Edward G. Matheson and L Nelson Marsden replacing J Clayton Mitchell as chaplain. Afternoon races sports and two ball games were held despite fire disruptions. a children's dance followed by an all-ages dance closed the day with no major incidents though beer excess led to jail stays.
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Parowan
Edward G. Matheson
L. Nelson Marsden
J. Clayton Mitchell
Zion Park
Ball Team Narrowly Fails Against Cedar in Close Ninth
Parowan's baseball squad led Cedar several times in a tense game on the Fourth, but Cedar rallied to win 11 to 9 after a dramatic seventh inning. The following matchup between American Legion Junior teams ended at night in a tie with no final score recorded.
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Psrowan
Cedar
Martin
Cedar Boys
Homer Chilton
American Legion
Parowan Jada
Jef
Fire damages Parowan Mercantile Co sheds and warehouse
A July 4th unadvertised fire at the Parowan Mercantile Co. damaged the rear sheds and warehouse, with losses estimated between seven and eight hundred dollars. Firefighters and volunteers prevented spread to the main store. no injuries were reported though clothing was lost by some youths.
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Parowan Mercantile Co
Joseph
Resignations hit Parowan High Faculty and area districts
Miss Arvida Day head of Home Economics at Parowan High resigns to superintendent Barlow with undisclosed motives similar to other resignations in the district. Miss Wright Miss Carter and Miss Farnsworth also resign and replacements not yet named. Iron County Woolgrowers name James Co Robin delegate to state convention with Albert Es as alternate. convention dates and program noted. Nearby officials and guests from Magna visited Cedar Breaks over the weekend.
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Arvida Day
Parowan High School
Barlow
Mss Vances
Misa Wright
Clonar Tracta
Yeagon
Vic Carter
The
Cedar Schools
Misa Farnsworth
Newcastle
Miss Day
Miss Wright
Miss Carter
Miss Farnsworth Deen
Iron County Woolgrow Ers’ Association
James Co
Robin
Albert E
Lape County
Public Utility Assessments Show Substantial Increase
State Board of Equalization figures reveal a rise of 21000 in county utility assessments for railroads power and telephones versus 1929. The increase partly offsets a local assessment drop over 300000, keeping total valuation about 280000 below last year and under 10000060. The 1930 utility totals include railroad 2929481 power 1492016 express 103405 telegraph 67876 telephone 134092 mining 144846.
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State Board of Equalization
Survey Highlights Weak Spots in Utah Schools
A 1926 state survey, conducted with the Federal Bureau of Education, found Utah schools formalistic and behind the times. Classrooms had limited instructional materials, equipment was meager, and salaries lagged behind comparable states, affecting recruitment of good teachers and overall quality.
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Utah
Federal Bureau of Education
Washington
America
Tron County
Bettter
Ion County
Utah School Rankings Show State Average Position
A historical note details Utah's public education standing with rankings by Dr. Leonard P. Ayres and Dr. Frank N. Phillips across 1910 1920 and 1923. It explains Utah slipped not due to decline but because other states advanced, and mentions a 190 mile Zion National Park trip with local figures observing the journey.
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Iron County
Utah
Leonard P. Ayres
Russel Sage Foundation
Frank N. Phillips
America
Mr. Ayres
Phillips
Ayres
Mr. Phillips
Two Baseball Games Set for Sunday Afternoon
Two baseball games are scheduled Sunday afternoon here with Beaver facing Parowan at 3:40 and Parowan meeting Cedar Junior American Legion. Return games are promised for both visiting teams though dates are not yet set.
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Beaver
Parowan
Cedar Junior American Legion
Iron County Budget Expands School Term and New School
The Iron County budget for 1930 31 allocates 89515 for teacher salaries including B A C. The 1929 36 budget for salaries was 838373, only 142 less than 1930 31. Adding last year’s salary level could add two weeks of school to eight and a half months, costing about 4500 for salaries. The 1930 31 plan also funds a new school at Beryl, keeping total salary outlay similar while adding two weeks of class time district wide.
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Iron County
Beryl
Instructional Costs Drop Below State Average in Utah
A Utah Taxpayer report compares per capita instructional costs in Iron County for 1924-25 and 1928-29. Iron County shows $41.21 vs state $40.84 in 1924-25, and $43.91 vs state $44.42 in 1928-29, indicating Iron County moved from near to slightly below the state average.
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Utah
Iron County
Scrabbed Barley as Feed for Cattle and Sheep
Scrabbed barley proves satisfactory for cattle and sheep as a feed but is not suitable for hogs.
Cedar City Man Drowned Off Mission Beach California
Clarence D. Sweet twenty a Standard Oil employee from Cedar City drowned at Mission Beach California after being caught in a rip tide while bathing in the surf. His wife Mrs Winifred Cruikshank Sweet was not with him on a delayed honeymoon as reports claimed and was visiting relatives in Montpelier Idaho. His body was shipped to New Haven Connecticut for burial, and his wife returned with her father to Montpelier after arrangements by the company. She is sister of Mrs Paul M Adame of this city.
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Clarence D. Sweet
Standard Oil Co
Cedar City
Mission Beach
California
Winifred Cruikbank Sweet
Montpelier
Idaho
F. L. Cruikshank
Sweet
New Haven
Conneticut
Governors Return From Parks Given Cedar City Reception
Governors who toured Southern Utah parks as part of their 22nd annual convention were given an informal welcome in Cedar City. The event at El Escalante featured music, brief talks by the visiting governors and their wives, and praise for Utah’s scenery and hospitality. The tour organizer warned the train would leave by 8:30 but speeches ran long, extending the gathering past deadlines as the trains departed around 9:16.
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Utah
Cedar City
B&b
L H. Burgess
Chamber of Commerce
Granger
Deru
D. S. Spencer
Union Pacific System
Dern
el Escalante
Stake Presidency to Attend Sunday Meetings in Parowan
The Stake Presidency and possibly High Council members will visit Parowan for Sunday afternoon meetings in both wards. Vacancies in offices and possible changes are expected during the visit. ward members are urged to attend. PT: Mr and Mrs Taylor Parkinson returned from Benjamin Utah to spend the Fourth with the Taylor family.
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Stake
High Council
Parowan
Taylor Parkinson
Benjamin, Utah
Taylor
Parowan Street Improvement Hangs on Bank Funding
Parowan City Council adjourned its monthly meeting with the street improvement project still undecided. Bank rejection of a funding application leaves about $600 to borrow, though county and property owners pledges cover a portion. The plan would run from the courthouse to the tabernacle corner at an estimated $1200 with a fourth funded locally. The council also authorized a creek bridge by the power plant and ordered light poles for emergencies.
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Parowan
Creath
Court House
Tabernacle Corner
Day Farms Ram Tops Ozona Sale Money
A Day Farms ram tied high money at Ozona Texas where two flocks were represented in an Invitation sale. Raming brought 220 dollars each and a Day Farms gang topped the three ram pen at 80 dollars per head. Lloyd White handled the Ozona shipment for Mr Day.
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Day
John K. Madsen
Ozona
Texas
Beckers Lose One of Twin Daughters
Mr and Mrs Victor Decker mourn the loss of one of their twin daughters born July 4 A pressure on the brain caused the death before birth The surviving twin Retta is with two sisters and two brothers Funeral was held at the Decker home under Bishop Mitchell with music by Rex C Ward Paul M Adams Berta Burton and Lola Dalton The Times extends sympathy to the bereaved and Mr and Mrs J Ed Gurr visit from Austin Nevada with relatives and friends
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Victor Decker
Reta
Retta
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Mercantile
Robinson
Woolgrower's
Power Company
Express Company
Bier
Daughters of the Pioneers Organization
Milmore
Lillian Orton Cox
Judge Cox
Hyrum Cox
St.George
Zion National Park
Ihence
Mt. Carmel
Alton
Navajo Lake
Cedar Breaks
Paul M. Adama
Rockville
Park
Hidden Lake
Ity
Misa Phyllis Orton
DAY Farms Ram
Ozona Sale
Beckers
J. Ed. Gurr
Austin
Nevada
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