City water system project to start July 18
Work on Para Wan City's water system improvement is slated to begin next Thursday July 18 according to Kirge M Decker state expeditor of TL W A and an inspector has been ordered to be present. The project has faced delays for nearly two years but is now expected to commence with contractors Smith Ferguson and Sona involved in the labor and trenching work.
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Para- Wan
Kirge M. Decker
TL W. A
Ferguson and Sona
Smith
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Fo Elty
Canyon road work awaits bridge completion
Parowan canyon road work, delayed after the Fourth of July, waits for the bridge completion and cost determination. District Road Engineer's office says the bridge may finish in ten days, delaying allocation of remaining funds. Meanwhile two bridges at the mouth of the Second Left-hand canyon began construction earlier this week by the County.
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Parowan Canyon
District Road
Reaoon
Road Commission
Ford Exhibits Draw San Diego Fair Visitors
Henry Ford’s exhibit at the San Diego Pacific International Exposition attracts fall visitors who expect record attendance. Reported highlights include Talboa Park’s tropical setting and a grand Ford display featuring the Modern electric motor car history, the Ford Music Bowl, and a replica of historic Pacific highways.
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Henry Ford
Chicago
San Diego
California
Intermountain
Callifornia
Idaho
Utah
Nevada
Montana
Wyoming
Intermountain West
Talboa Park
Harold Mitchell to Return Home from Tucson Summer School
Harold Mitchell, attending a summer school program in Tucson, is expected to return home at the start of next week after completing studies and activities there.
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Harold Mitchell
Tucson
Farmers Can Borrow to Purchase Farms
The Farm Credit Act of 1935 allows the Land Bank Commissioner to issue first and second mortgage loans to farmers to finance farm purchases. Previously loans were only for refinancing debts, providing working capital, or repurchasing foreclosed farms. The lending window is extended to 1940.
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Farm Credit Act
Land Bank
Marriage Licenses Filed In County Clerk Office
Pro cured licenses issued this week to Raymond Simkins 23 Summit and Mae Evans 20 Sarowan James Bertrand Bingham 21 Salt Lake City Alfen Tamson Edwards 19 Parafonah Glenn B Orion 30 Parowan Iris Cottam 20 St George Alex H Sargent 61 Panguitch and Ethel K Williams 61 Salt Lake City.
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Raymond Simkins
Summit
Mae Evans
Sarowan
James Bertrand Bingham
Salt Lake Citys
Alfen Tamson Edwards
Parafonah
Glenn BG
Orion
Parowan
Iris Cottam
St. George
Alex H. Sargent
Pangultch
Ethel K. Willams
Salt Lake
Education Opportunities For CCC Men At Duck Creek Camp
The 961 Civilian Conservation Corps unit at Duck Creek expands education with classes in Chemistry, English, Photography, Radio, Journalism, Forestry, Mineralogy, Personal Hygiene. A glee club, orchestra, and dramatics are forming under Capt. Hansen and staff. Camp moves within the canyon, new water line, two buildings completed, rest in tents. A contest selects the camp paper new name with a two dollar prize, judges include Capt. Hansen. Baseball resumes against CCC Co at Bryce Canyon on July 26 at 3 PM.
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Times
Conseration Corps
Duck Creek
Splendid Glee Club
Hansen
Mields
Hearst
Mace
Mace, Mr. Moore
Davis
Beingun
Capt. Hansen
Talton
Janse
St. George
CCC Co
Bryce Canyon
Jliamond
Four Boys Fined for Holiday Disturbances
Four boys pled guilty in Justice Parcells court on Saturday night for holiday disturbances. Collins Douwglas Bentley Keith Stubbs Reed Leigh and Merrill Mickelson were fined amounts ranging from five to ten dollars.
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Justice Parcells Court
Douwglas Bentley
Keith Stubbs
Reed Leigh
Merrill Mickelson
Renewal of unemployment applications via Parowan Drug Store
Men seeking to renew their unemployment office applications in Cedar City may register at Parowan Drug Store by leaving their names and addresses. The drug store staff will forward the names to the office twice weekly, avoiding a trip to Cedar City.
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Cedar City
Parowan Drug Store
Cedar C Ty
Mr Seymour McAlister Family Visit From Ogden
Mr Seymour McAlister and wife with their son stayed in town for several days this week visiting Mrs McAllister's sisters Nellie Clark and Metita Fenton and other relatives. Mr McAllister, formerly a resident and teacher here, now works as a railway mail clerk in Ogden, where he has been employed for six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour McAlistey
Ogden
McAlllister
Nellie M. Clark
Metita Fenton
McAllister
City Council Outlines Relief Projects For New Deal Era
At a special meeting the City council listed relief projects under the new government program. Plans include a recreation park east of town, water pipe replacement in the canyon, hospital work, water conservation, a retreat center, street and flood control improvements, and electric distribution upgrades. State reps will visit Saturday to explain the setup, with employment distribution via Re-employment office for PWA projects.
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Toune
Theity Council
Gét
Thurssday
State Office
Claude Edwards
PWA
Edwards
Parowan
Cedar City
Fenton
Cedar
New Plan Expands Assistant County Agents in Utah
The Rural Rehabilitation and Resettlement program opens offices in Salt Lake City and at Utah State Agricultural College to appoint assistant agricultural agents in most Utah counties. District home demonstration aides will aid homemakers. Walter Packard announced the plan, under Dr. Tugwell, with Q. Stott directing in cooperation with the state extension service. The district will inventory rural needs and implement land and water resource programs. Work depends on community needs and surveys.
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Federal Rehabilitation Corporation
Salt Lake City
Utah State Agricultural College
Utah
Walter FE. Packard
Resettlement Administration
Sexford G. Tugwell
Q. Stott
USAC
State College
Packard
William Peterson
Band Concert Program Includes Classicals and Medleys
A concert program lists pieces such as The Show Boy by Will Sluft Spectator Overture by Joseph John Moonbeams Serenade by J J Richards The Lost Chord by Sullivan Dvorak Symphony Largo From the New World Dvorak The Lone of Songs Maya Saxophone Quartette National Emblem by E F Tarley The Star Spangled Banner by J Smith detailing a varied lineup for a band performance.
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Arthur Sullivan
Doin
the Largo
Symphony
New World
Anton Dvorak
Maya Saxophone Quartette
E. F. Tarley
J. &. Smith
Last Handcart Survivor Metta K Mortensen Rasmussen
Metta K Mortensen Rasmussen died after a long illness ending Friday. Funeral held Sunday in West Ward chapel with services led by Bishop I L Adams. Survived by nine children Henry and John Rasmussen, James, Metta, Ellen, Enoch, George, Anna, Joseph. husband Clausten Rasmussen predeceased. Memorials from Daughters of the Pioneers and friends.
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Metta K. Mortensen Rasmussen
Plains
Utah
Metla
West Ward
I. L. Adams
Simon A. Matheson
Wilford Day
Mary L. Orten
Barbara M. Adams
Daughters of the Ploneers
Violet Clark
Clausten Rasmussen
Walrren
Kenry
John Trasmussen
Sanfarad
Colorado
James Rasmussen
Salt Lake City
Metta Matheron
Cedar City
Ellen Slaughter
Coleornia
Enoch
George
Anna
Joseph
Parowan
Thasmussen
Rasmussen
Relief Socity
Ward Primary Association
Relief Society
Four Parowan Boys Enrolled in FortDouglas Citizen Army Camp
Four Parowan youths Mack Fenton Floyd Matheson Alpine K Thornton and Parker Ward join about 200 apprentices at Fort Douglas Utah for a 30 day intensive Citizens Military Training course. They take the oath of allegiance before Major Leland Devore and receive health welfare facilities daily meals and supervised activities with strict camp rules including overnight passes only with parental permission.
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Mack Fenton
Floyd Matheson
Alpine Kk. Thornton
Parker al. Ward
Citizens Military
Fort Douglas
Utal
Intermountain
Siem
G.M.T.C
United States of America
Salt Lake City
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Floral Offerings
The Rasmussen family expresses deep appreciation for friends and neighbors who offered sympathy and assistance after the passing of our dear mother. Gratitude is extended to all who contributed flowers and other piety.
Library Board Seeks Book Suggestions For Collection
The county library board requests public input on potential additions to the library. Chairman L N Marden and board members invite residents to submit book recommendations within the next few days.
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Library Board
Beard Hag
Perry
Hain
Deetsut Ar
L. N. Marden
County
Four Clover 4 H Club Holds Fourth Meeting
The Girl of Four Clover 4 H clothing club met July 10 at Miss Barbara Adams home for its fourth meeting. Maxine Halterman demonstrated table etiquette and the group sewed the rest of the time. Plans for a hike and arty were suggested and the next meeting is set for July 17 at Miss Virginia Mortensen's home.
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Barbara Adams
Maxine Halterman
Virginia Morten
Subscription Renewals From Local Residents and New Subscribers
Remittances arrive from Wm A Thoratos Lloyd Ward Elmer Mitchell L Walter Peterson Emil Witte Clayton F Trimmer Claude E Burton Roswell Clark Edward Pavis Donard Bentley Mrs Alvin Benson Filis Bentley Ivan Johnson Merion Richards W Z Ortes Charles Bentley John T Mickelson Tryphoena Wrest Jasper Cartwright Thomas J JlayeorPrevat Samuel Abbott Charge A Topham Jr Parago ul Clair Mortensen Clifford Nimmy Salt Lake City Miss Anb Taylor California Cedar City New Subscribers Tinton Dalton Ray H Adana Mitchell Benson M E Trimmer Grande Lister Mary Doblinskie C Winston Orton Arnold Stevens Parowan Wesley Be Pryor Parowan Stake Clerk Cedar City
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Wm. A. Thoratos
Lioyd Ward
Elmer Mitchell
L. Walter Peterson
Emil Witte
Clayton BF
Trimmer
Claude E. Burton
Roswell Clark
Ealward Pavis
Donard Bentley
Alvin Benson
Filis Bentley
Ivan Johnson
Merion Richards
W. Z. Ortes
Charles Bentley
John T. Mickelson
Tryphoena Wrest
Jasper Cartwright
Thomas J. Jlayeor
Prevant
Samuel Abbott
Charge A. Topham Jr
Paragoul
Clair Mortensen
Clifford Nimmy
Salt Lake City
Anb Taylor
California
Cedar City
Tinton Dalton
Ray H. Adana
Mitchell Benson
M. E. Trimmer
Grande Lister
Mary Doblinskie
C. Winston Orton
Arnold Stevens
Fof Parowan
Wesley BE. Pryor
Parowan
Mrs Page Furdock and Daughter Tiosa Visit Relatives
Mrs Elizabeth Page Furdock and her daughter Tiosa are here to spend a month this summer visiting relatives and friends.
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Elizabeth Page Furdock
Tiosa
Amusement Park Approved as State Project Near Parowan
The state office approves a Parowan amusement park project east of town along the race track. It will cover about fifteen acres, include leveling, fencing, parking, and landscaping with 29 workers, 4 foremen, and 4 teams at specified hours and rates. Community funding totals $1,009.02 toward a $2,127.42 expense, with Eugene Dalton named foreman and timekeeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parowan
Trace Track
Cance
Imelli
Stitching Sallies Host Sleepover And Canyon Hike
The first year Stitching Sallies 4-H club held a sleeping party at leader Miss Barbara Adams home then hiked to Five Mile. Barbara Adams father ferried them by truck, they cooked breakfast, explored the canyon, and returned home around 1 36 pm with Ila Mae Bentley as reporter.
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Barbara Adams
Barbara
Five Mile
Ila Mae Bentley
Parowan Girl Weds Summit Young Man in Simple Ceremony
Parowan girl M's1 Evars daughter of four and Mrs John Brangs wed Raymond Sim'ting of Summit at the bride's home last Saturday evening. The ceremony was officiated by B's'an W. N. Adams with family members from both sides present. The bride is a Parowan High School graduate and active in church work. the groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Marina Simkina and described as ambitious. The Times extends best wishes for their happiness.
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John A. Brangs
Raymond Sim'ting
W. N. Adama
Parowan
Silas Orton Returns Home After LA Trip
Mr. Silas Orton came home during the week from Los Angeles where he had been for a number of weeks. He underwent a major operation there and is convalescing now. His son Gardello brought him home and will stay here to assist him for a time.
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Silas Orton
Los Angeles
Gardello
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CCC
the Show Boy
Will Sluft
Joseph John
J. J. Richards
Metta Mortensen Rasmussen
Tex C. Ward
Mrs. Ward
Wim. M. Dalton
Merrill Rasmussen
Metta Hobinson
Walter C. Mitchell
David Matheson
Wim. J. Gurr
the Decessed
Flaarbulle
Denmark
Peter and
Helena Sandersen Mortensen
Missouri River
Ft. Douglas
38Th United States Infantry
Se 'S Homma, Virginia
Mortensen
Klanting
Eugene Dalton
Parcwan
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