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Newspaper

Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1927

Page

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Local People Offered Sub Contract O Re Road Breaks

Local residents have a chance to bid on sub contracting ore work for the Cedar Breaks Mistway Road project. The four and a half mile road will be split into half mile sections for grading, with options to clear the entire stretch. Sub contractors must be financially responsible and experienced, preferably in groups of three or more. Contact R. T. Forbes or L. A. Merill to arrange a review. bids expected within days.

Cedar City Cedar Breaks-Mistway R. T. Forbes Contracting Co L. A. Merill

Pritchard Imports Noted Jersey Calf From Bassett Herd

Sidney Pritchard, owner of a leading Jersey herd in the region, imported a ten days old bull calf from the Bassett herd at Delta. The calf is described as well bred and a promising addition likely to become a fine sire for Pritchard's herd. The purchase price was not learned.

Sidney Pritchard Jersey Bassett Delta Hag

Loss of Third Infant for Bain Matheson Family

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Bain Matheson died at County hospital today after a prolonged illness. This marks the third child lost by the couple, each around ten months old, with only one of their four children surviving. The community offers condolences as the bereaved family prepares for Thursday’s burial.

Mira Bain Matheson

Oration and Dramatic Art Classes Opened by Mrs Decker

Announcement by Mrs. Pearl A. Decker states she is organizing classes in oral expression and dramatic art for children and adults. She has engaged leading American teachers and run a studio in Durango Colorado with many in demand. More than ten students will form to ensure personal attention. Recitals will be held monthly allowing public performances. The program offers beginners affordable fees and productive progress in a summer development activity.

Pearl A. Decker

Petersons Visit Garfields After Long Stay

Mrs. P. M. Peterson and her young daughter are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Green Br. Peterson spent a year here, then returned the first week, to Garfield.

P. M. Peterson Jas. Greem Br. Peterson Fat

Ada Burton Noted for Ill Health in Local Mention

Ada Burton has been suffering recently from poor health. The brief notice records her condition without detailing causes or prognosis.

Ada Burton

City Receives Steady Payments From Dixie Power

The city’s June electricity payment from Dixie Power exceeded 508 dollars, just above the prior month. The contract guarantees 250 dollars monthly while 200 horsepower is delivered, with extra horsepower paid at 1.25 dollars per month per horsepower.

Dixie Power Company Yankee Reservoir the Power Co Logal Timea

Enoch Invites County to Celebrate 24th Event

Enoch invites the county to join a Saturday celebration featuring a morning re-enactment of the Mormon pioneers entry into Salt Lake Valley and a handcart company march, followed by a Tabernacle program, afternoon sports for all ages, and an old fashioned dance in the evening.

Enoch Salt Lake Valley Tabernacle

City seeks missing flag for Fourth celebration

City officials report a flag and the Legion boys flag are missing ahead of the Fourth of July. The city may buy a replacement if the flags cannot be located. Citizens urged to show spirit by purchasing flags for public holidays and patriotic events.

Legion Boys

Dalton sisters visit Parowan relatives in Utah trip

Mrs Anna Dalton Fetlas of Antin eta and Mrs Edith Dalton Christensen of Manassa Colorado, reared in Parowan, visit for a few days with their brother Ernest and relatives. Edith returns after twenty three years. They have two Fettas children with them and plan to travel via Wyoming including Yellowstone before home.

Anna Dalton Fetlas Antinéta Edith Dalton Christensen Manassa Colorado Parowanh Ernest Amelie Edith

Elden Smith Awarded Marksmanship Medal at Fort Douglas Camp

Elden Smith, son of Mr and Mrs Clarente Smith, wears a marksmanship medal after returning from the Training Camp at Fort Douglas. He enjoyed the camp and expects to return next summer.

Samuel Rowley Visits Brother Stichard in Huntington

Mr. Samuel Rowley of Huntington arrived early this week to stay with his brother Stichard for a week or two. He is 85 years old and in surprisingly good health for his age.

Samuel Rowley Huntington Stichard Mr. Rowley

Program complete for twenty fourth celebration Parowan

Mr A C Hateh named principal of Parowan High School carrying military service and Utah University ties. Born Idaho 1893, he served in World War I with 91st Division and St Mihiel Argonne Flanders. He taught, debated, coached, and led Scout work before moving with his family to Parowan for the 24th of July observances. The Monday celebration features a morning meeting at 10 30 with Fr Van Buren as principal speaker, afternoon sports, and an evening dance with 50 cent per couple admission.

A. C Hateh Parowan High School Gem State Chesterfield Idaho Boxelder High School Brigham City L. D. 5. Church Ireland Plymouth Our State University Redmond Scho 362Nd St. Mihiel Argonne Flanders Gesnes 91St Hatch University of Utah Boxelder High U. of U Columbia University Wie Tau Kappa Alpha Phil Alpha Epsilon Poxelder High School Nfatch Cyprus High School Magia Boxelder Hilgh Camp Lewis Logan Lowder Mr. Hateh Parowan Tabernacle van Buren

Relief Society Holds First Stake Convention

Special to the Times reports the Relief Society Teacher's Stake convention in Farowan Tuesday afternoon. Teachers from Paragonal Summit Enoch and two Farowan wards attended. program by ward members praised. Music by local sisters, talks by Delia Luke and Luella Dallon, closing prayer by Metta Rasmussen. refreshments served. officers hope sharper teaching and greater appreciation follow.

Relief Society Farowan Paragonal Summit Enoch Mary Orton Glenna Ward Ilene Johnson Grace Jones Smith Mary Dalley LaVina Barton Mamie D. Orton Della Marsden Delia Luke China Luella A. Dallon Metta Rasmussen

Southern Utah Dairy Co to Hold Annual Meeting

Notices are mailed for the first annual stockholders meeting of the Southern Utah Dairy Co. on August ? at 8:30 p.m. in the Court House to elect three directors two for two years and one for one year and hear officer reports. The present officers include John H. Pendleton president Samuel Abbott vice president I L Adams secretary treasurer T A Topham board member.

Southern Utah Dairy Co Court II House John H. Pendleton Samuel Abbott W Clair Rowley I. L. Adams T. A. Topham Pendleton Adams Topham Abbott Rowley

Local and Personal News Highlights

Mrs Irena Thorley Ranker visits at Misgy Eva Adams home for a day or two. Evelyn P Webster of Cedar City visits Parowan, a former Home Economics teacher at Parowan High. Julia Orton Maxfield, daughter of Joel H. Orton, visits from Oregon with Silas W Ward. Henry Taylor family returns from Colorado visit by auto. Rulon Dalton welcomes a new baby girl born the Sth of the month. Paul Adams Chester Guin Albert Cox and accompanying women head to mountain outing from ranger station HQ.

Irena Thorley Ranker Misgy Eva Adams Wis Evelyn P. Webster Cedar City Ranker Parowan High School Julia Orton Maxfield Joel HI. Orton Parowan Oregon Silas W. Ward Afr Rulon Dalton

Iron County Record Editor Visits Parowah

Editor Alex N. Rolfo of the Iron County Record made a business visit to Parowah yesterday.

Alex N. Rolfo The Iron County Record Parowah

Lumber Hauling Contract Claimed By Dvana Rowley Team

Leonard Dvana and Thomas St Rowley secured a contract to haul 100000 feet of lumber from the mill recently taken over by Ivan Decker from Orton and Ward. The pair are already at work on the project.

Leonard Dvana Src St. Rowley Ivan Decker Orton and Ward

Cannibals to Perform at Victory Theater This Week

Local manager announces that Jr. Beid and his South Sea Island Cannibals will appear at the Victory Theater in person on Thursday and Friday this week, July 2 and 3, along with the regular picture show. Admission prices are 10 and 36 cents.

The Victory Theatr Jr. &. Beid Sout Sea Island Lir Victory

Primary Association Announces Special July Program

Officials of the Mast Ward Primary Association announce a special program planned for July 23. They invite all parents to attend the primary day event and enjoy the program, visitors welcome for July 24.

Mast Ward

Fined for Fishing With Dynamite at Navajo Lake

Antone McDonald of Kanab and Darwin Nelson with Leland Leigh of Cedar City were fined 106 each and given three months in jail for attempting to fish with dynamite on Navajo Lake. District warden Erectyr Parry arrested them after midnight actions and explosions were heard near 4 30 A M.

Antone McDonald Kanab Darwin Nelson Leland Leigh Cedar City Rollo Navajo Lake Erectyr Parry MccDonald Parry McDonald Bis Ter Avena

Deer attacked by Viv Bennett ends in many pieces

A violent incident occurred Monday evening as Viv Bennett struck a deer with force, causing the animal to shatter into numerous pieces. Authorities were alerted and are reviewing the scene for further details.

Bennett

Utah Marriage and Divorce Slip in 1926 Compared to 1925

A preliminary report from the U.S. Department of Commerce shows Utah recording fewer marriages and fewer divorces in 1926 than in 1925. statewide totals: 6,427 marriages and 1,011 divorces, with Iron, Weber, and Salt Lake counties showing declines or shifts in counts.

Utah Department of Commerce Iron County Weber County Saltt Lake County

Dancing Specialist to Appear at Blue Lantern

Eddie Moore of St Louis dancing specialist will give exhibition dances at the Friday night dance at the Blue Lantern open air pavilion. He will perform the Black Bottom and the SJ Lovia Hop. Amland Frolickers from Hollywood provide the music for the dances.

Blue Lantérn Open Air Eddie Moore St. Louis

Readers recall Utah State Press Association visit

Visitors from the Press Association praise Cedar City Parowan hosts iron county farms Rambouillet sheep shows and hospitality. Notes from editors Rollo Mitchell Dunn Wallace highlight memorable summer outing and high grade entertainments with outstanding ram displays and irrigation farms on show.

Cedar City Parowa Iron County A. B. Gibson Nephi Times-News Parowan Via Mauch Somme Marsden Wilford Day the News Rollo and Mitchell John R. Wallace Washington County News Utah State Press Association Rallo and Alex F Dunn

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Breaks Road Pritchard County Arnie Garr Mary Ortop Buccene Henry Taylor Golda Merrill Frank Rebben Mancos Paul Adams Chester Guin Albert Cox Marie Halterman Grace Adams Miss Whitaker Mr. Cox Ranger Station Blue Lantern Press Association Veryone T Heir
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