Big Rise in Park Travel at Zion National Park
Zion National Park reports a July travel surge with 6 975 visitors, up 40 percent from last year. California led with 2 442 entries and Utah followed at 3 917. Auto travel climbed, while Bryce Canyon drew 4 364 visitors in the month. Foreign visitors totaled about 1 Earth slashes and registrations show broad national and international reach to Utah Parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion National Park
Zion National Ark
Th Booyen
Pape
Canal Zone
Alunka
California
Utah
Utah Park Company
Bryce Canyon Rational Park
Stake Presidency Schedule Visit to Parowan Wards
The stake presidency will visit Parowan Wards on Sunday afternoon. Bishops Adams and Mitchell welcome members to attend and receive the message the presidency has to deliver. The Bishops encourage the membership to be present for this church gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stake Presidency
Parowan Wards
A+dama
Mitchell
Membvers
Panguitch Plans Two Day Celebration This Month
Panguitch will hold a two day celebration on July 24 and 25. P F Bruhn president of the Chamber of Commerce and Jack Rogerson, who were there last week, announce plans for a grand parade, public meetings, baseball games, horse racing, float racing, two dances each evening, and a large crowd expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panguitens
P. F. Bruhn
Chamber of Commerce
Jack Rogerson
Fair Grounds
Benson Ranch House Burns In Suspected Arson
City Councilman Hagar Benson’s ranch home near Tittle Salt Lake was destroyed by fire last Friday after the family left for town at 7:30 am. Firefighters saved little beyond bedding and two pillows as the building burned with no evidence of the blaze’s origin, though arson is suspected. A new house will be erected using lumber from the sawmill. other nearby homes may be rebuilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagar Benson
Tittle Salt Lake
Benson
Edgar
Benwom Bayes
New Civil Suits Filed in District Court of the County
Several civil actions begin in district court including Lawrence Bracken vs Wro Sawyer on a note for 320.17 with 6 percent interest since June 1 and 35 dollars attorney fees, Jedar Lumber & Hardware Co. vs Rededish Co. on a 469.44 claim with 8 percent interest since July 27 1925, a probate action over estate of Lae tite Albertina Sandin where Halutt seeks to set aside deeds and related documents, and three real estate title suits naming George H. Adamson John M Rasmussen and George C. Resmus as defendants involving property sold by Sue Downly under a tax deed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vince
Ge Tollowa
Lawrence Bracken
Wro
Sawyer
Jedar Lumber & Hardware Co
Glenwood Froyd Yx
Halda Barnthurst
Avid Sandin
Joseph Sandin
Albertina Sandin
Halutt
W. P. Day
George H. Adamson
John M Rasmussen
George CG
Easterner Takes Lease on Local Show House
J B McLean formerly of Portland Maine now from the Panhandle district of Texas and Oklahoma signed a three year lease with Mesers Mitchell and Lowe for the Alladin Theatre with an option for two more years. He will run the house with Don McLean and has twenty years experience in moving pictures. He is a World War veteran who served four years with the Canadian army. He and Nim have two daughters, staying at the Taylor Parkinson residence pending a bungalow. Mrs McLean sang with the Chicago Opera Co before marriage and the daughters have acted in United Artists pictures in Hollywood including The Iron Mask and Show Boat. They speak highly of Parowan audience and express enthusiasm for the locale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. McLean
Portland
Maine
Panhandle
Texas
Oklahomy
Mesers
Mitchell
Lowe
Alladin Theatre
Don
McLuan
Hig
Cortem
Associated Pictures, Inc
Aeaa
Nim
Taylor Parkinson
Preset
McLean
Chicago Opera Co
Oxford House
Abilene
United Artists
McLeany
Restoring Old Church Began With Daughters of Pioneers
Work on the old church house started as a monument to the pioneers who built it and to preserve pioneer relics. The roof was newly elevated this week funded by the Daughters of the Pioneers who plan ongoing improvements for many years. Esther B L Orton and Ezektal Johnson visited from Salt Lake City, with Johnson named a tour guide for the San Juan country a decade ago and resuming duties after a week away. Mrs John H Gurr hosted Bridge Varty with guests including Eugene Morvin of Bingham and other visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of the Pioneers
Mra
Esther
Ortonye
Ezektal Johnson
Balt Lake City
Orton Che
Jobveon
San Juan
Belt Lake City
John H. Gurr
Bridge
Varty
Sed
Eugene Morvin
Binglam
Plans for Twenty Fourth Celebration Under Way
Public meeting scheduled for 10 30 in the morning to discuss plans for the twenty fourth celebration. Possible sports in the afternoon and a dance at the Blue Lantern in the evening. Older residents may be entertained at a picture show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parowan
Ward Chapel
The
Pioneera
Assurants Ia
Local man plans starling fur farm venture in valley
Nathan Henson of the city plans a fur farm using local foundation stock. He has taken over the W. A. Wood farm on Slough bench, starting with 200 coyotes and some badgers, and buys more from trappers. Coyotes expected to yield 8 to 12 dollars per fur. rabbits also to be raised, with possible mutton as supplementary feed. Early estimates show potential profit even after expenses, while noting disease risks and the need for care in rearing. The venture will be watched with interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan
Nat) Henson
Morrison and Merritt
Prince Edward Island
Canada
Nat
W. A. Wood
Slough
Alrendy
W. H Clark
Clark
Wade
Warner
Local residents and visitors tied to Utah towns and events
Locals and Mrs Theodore M Taylor spent ten days visiting Mrs Taylor's mother and relatives then toured parks for about three weeks. Miss Alice Helyoak and Mr Gilbert Barton were reportedly married yesterday. Vergene Simking renewed his Salt Lake Telegram subscription. Mrs Caddie Christensen returned to Millard County after a visit. Merrilt Taylor and family left for Preston Idaho. Mrs Chilton and Mrs Meek drove to Salt Lake City and back. Mrs Mabel Adams plans a San Francisco trip to meet her son and visit relatives. Dob Orton's orchestra performing for the twenty fourth celebration. Franceise Borensen in town on business from California. Eugene Morris family returned home to Bingham after a visit. M T Dalley checked county records for his abstract business. Mortensens came from California to visit. Claude Ortaw and Arina Mortensen left to visit Salt Lake and Bingham. Martin Skougard and George Gunn spend time at LaVorkia Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore M. Taylor
Marriage licenses issued this week in area towns
The Clerk's office issued marriage licenses this week including Earl Dee Olpin and La Rett Gitkon of Cedar City, Dee Win Lawler of Zion and Nora D. Gifford of Rockville, Richard L. Goddard of Cedar City and Rebecca Lea Master of Toquerville, Rueben Latay and Reve Beacham of St George, Hora J Williams and Alena Stupley of Kanab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Dee Olpin
la Rett Gitkon
Cedar City
Dee Win. Lawler
Zion
Nora D. Gifford
Rockville
Richard L. Godhed
Rebecca Lea
Toquerville
Rueben Lataoy
Reve Beacham
St. George
Rlora J. Williame
Alena Stupley
Kanara
Southern Utah Dairy Co Stockholders Meet on August Sunday
Notices go out to stockholders announcing the annual meeting at the courthouse on the Sunday of August. The meeting will hear the officers annual report elect new officers for the coming year and transact other business as may properly come before the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nodeas
Southern Utah Dairy Co
Mobdey
Suhday
Inspector checks on auto license delinquents
Richards of the Motor Vehicle department spent several days in Parowan and Paragonah checking car owners who failed to get 1929 license plates. He noted many bought licenses late or used out of state plates and urged Utah license purchase to fund highway upkeep. He said delinquent rate matches other counties and visits by officials help compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richards
Secretary of State
Parowan
Paragonah
Times
Utah
Inet
New Cemetery Record Nears Completion
Oscar M. Lyman city councilman and cemetery committee chair reports the new cemetery record is close to finished. He says most errors are being corrected and arrears for late burials are being collected. City caretakers under his supervision improve cemetery grounds with grading and trimming. George F. Taylor from Salt Lake City seeks eye treatment for sight restoration and plans to return by early August for results. The note mentions advertising about contact for possible offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar M. Lyman
Oscar
Br. Lyman
Committees Set For Rambouillet Show At Local Grounds
The general and special committees for the Rambouillet show met to organize judges, secure Diana, and plan exhibits. John T. Cano is uncertain for judging so a wire was sent. several members will be away in Texas for two to three weeks while others finalize arrangements. Lloyd White led the meeting and William Marsden will preside in his absence. An invitation to dairy and horse interests to exhibit on show grounds was renewed, with amusements to be handled by the American Legion if willing. otherwise the chair will appoint an amusements committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diana
John T. Cano
Texas
Lloyd White
Texan
Marsden Tookn
Rambouillet Association
American Legion
City Chooses New Garbage Dump Site Near North West Hollow
At a 9 PM Saturday special meeting the city council selected a hollow northwest of town as the new dump site on a two and four fifth acre tract bought from William G Ward. The city will pay 10 per acre and fence the land. Previous dump sites caused disputes and legal action ending in a $135 settlement. An appropriation was also approved for the Fourth of July committee to cover celebration expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win. G. Ward
Ward
Opie
H. A. Binch
Accidents at Adams Sheep Camp Endangers Campers
G J Adama of East Ward Bishopric and his nephew Charlen Sutton were stranded at the Adams sheep camp on the Mammoth after severe injuries. Adama suffered a badly fractured bone and other wounds, dragged to safety, while Burton was knocked out by a lightning strike. George Chilton and Ted Dalton transported them to town, with Adama remaining bedridden for days as X rays confirmed the fracture and quiet care was advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Adama
East Ward
Sephew
Charlen Sutton
Adama
Mammoth
Charles
Adams
Pla Aktep
Kla Hora
Burton
George Chilton
Ted Dalton
Adame
Woch & Place
Robert Tha
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Utah Parks Company
Tha Watom
Panguitch
Gar Benson
Easterner
Stariing
Willard Day
Ray Lyman
Eigar Lowder
Menara
Luban
Terman Burt
Beaver
Pamitins
Alice Helyoak
Gilbert Barton
Cedar
Vergene Simking
Salt Lake
Caddie Orton Christensen
Millard County
Mrs. Chilton
Brs. Meek
Salt Lake City
Mabel Adama
San Francisco
Randall
Dob Orton
Pangulteh
Mea
Eugene Morris
Bingham
Robert Mortensen
Mia
Claude Ortaw
Arina Mortensen
Salt Lakand
Martin Skougard
George K. Gunn
LaVorkia Fol
Dairy Company
L.cense
George F. Taylor Fe Bae
Lake City
Elce
CWO
Eafpen
Adams Sheep Camp
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