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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1927
Page
1
City council reduced the tax levy to 22 mills from 24 for city purposes citing higher power revenue. Delinquent light and water accounts were turned over to the proper officer for service discontinuation. Mayor Adams noted a $1,200 tax revenue drop due to lower valuation and levy.
Miss Louise Cruickshank, from Montpelier Idaho, will join the faculty to teach English and likely dramatic arts next year. She grew up in Idaho and Utah, attended Brigham Young University, and was active in dramatics, debating, and Theta Alpha Phi. She has class president and honor club experience and will guest teach a private student this summer.
The Al G Barnes circus played Cedar City on the 25th drawing visitors from Southern Utah. It offered a education al, worthwhile show with fine horses and a wide array of wild animals including elephants lions tigers camels buffalo llamas hippos seals elk ponies and more. Spectators lamented not being able to watch all four rings at once.
Ww E Billie Thornton returned home a few days ago after several weeks away shearing sheep in the country.
Yesterday in the Court House Joseph Bettridge and Miss Tila Jones wed with the groom’s father officiating. A Cedar City ceremony follows for Jed Orton and Beritta Miller as both couples begin married life amid family support and best wishes.
The clerk's office issued licenses to Jared Johnson Orton of Parowan and BerGltta Miller of Panguitch, and to Joseph Bettridge of Parowan and Ella QO Jones of Cedar City.
Times readers awaiting The Recluse of Fifth Avenue are disappointed due to a printing error. The wrong installment appeared this week, printed by the Western Newspapers Union, prompting a request to correct the mistake and provide the intended serial next week.
Samuel P Horsley a longtime Paragonah resident and L D S Church patriarch died at about ninety two. He was a skilled bricklayer whose work left many brick structures in the area as lasting monuments. The Iron County Rambouillet Show and Sale is set for August 19 and 20 with committees preparing invited notices to sheep breeders statewide.
A feature on a heartfelt dog tribute titled Dog Days reads by Elmo Scott Watson, promising an engaging story about how the tribute originated and its significance to Times readers.
Will R Holmes of the Boxelder Journal visiting Parowan notes absence of raspberries strawberries and English currants despite suitable water drainage and soil. He urges local growers to plant small fruits on city lots and large tracts to diversify beyond livestock, citing apples as a starter for plum and berry crops.
Purely Personal brief: Mr and Mrs David A Matheson and family enjoyed a canyon outing at the start of the week. Mr and Mrs Ray Bentley from Milford plan a few days with Mr Bentley’s relatives. Mr Francis Dalton, a former resident, and family were in town visiting mother and kin. Mr John F Brown, once a local, now in California, visiting his parents and friends. Win W Butler Cedar City Realtor was in the County Seat on business.
Mr and Mrs Luke of Midway visit for a few days with her people. Mrs Luke was formerly Misa Clyra Hentley, daughter of Edward Bentley.
Mr. A. H. Elliott of the De Laval Separator Co. visited the city to market new dairy processing equipment to local dairy firms.
Mr. Millard Halterman from Midvalley arrives for business matters today.
Attorney and Mrs. H. C. Parcelly enjoy a visit from his sister Mrs. Florence P. Thomas and her daughter Elizabeth of Lakio Man 845.
Miss Ramona Green, an employee at Bryce Canyon this summer, was in town today.
Harrell Dalton, who recently traveled to Nevada, is back home. The return marks a quiet update on his whereabouts and travels.
Mr. N. EB. Brown of Parowan High School and Mr. June Topham departed this morning for Salt Lake City. Brown plans to return with his family who have been visiting the North for several days.
Mr and Mrs Jews Wilcock have left for Prove likely to seek employment and ask that the Times be sent to them there through Mrs Wilcock’s father Heher C Rowley.
Miss Ella Robinson, who had spent several days visiting the northern part of the state, returned home yesterday.
Miss Allen Holyoak daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas K Holyoak is taking a nursing course at L D Hospital in Salt Lake City and is home on vacation with her parents.
Mrs. Max Pate arrives with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. U. Thornton visiting here from Cedar City.
This newspaper item presents the second profile in a series introducing new winter teachers. It aims to acquaint teachers and patrons, foster community interest in schools, and provide usable biographical details for future reference and civic programs.
An army of committees in Heber City plans the Annual Encampment of the Sons and Daughters of the Indian War Veterans and Fiancen g on August 2 3 4 and 1 in that city. Everyone is invited and efforts focus on a pleasant visit with ball games rides parade programs carnivals and dancing.
Iron County’s total assessed valuation as shown by the latest rolls is 9,335,507 dollars. Public utilities form about one third of the total, with the railroad carrying 2,722,554 dollars, roughly 29 percent of the county’s total assessment.
Mrs Nellie M Clark and her family left early to visit in Kanab. She aims to see her grandmother Brown who observed her 93rd birthday on the 19th of this month. Brown is a daughter of Lorenza Young and a Brigham Young niece, yet remains active attending public functions.
Cyril Wilcock suffered a shoulder dislocation while helping a car up a grade on the road to the Breaks last Sunday afternoon. The sudden lurch of the vehicle caused the injury during the effort to move it forward.
The notice reminds readers to review the Times editorial page on the fourth page for potential legal notices and ordinances that may affect them. It advises a weekly glance to stay informed about local rules and public matters.
A city notice refers to a missing Legion figure and directs Legion members to report to the U-Get Service Station for action. The message indicates local effort to locate the person and address the issue as needed.
A Bas ton clipping sent to Mr. J. J. Miller by his wife notes the thermometer read 1194 on the roof of a Boston building during a one di cant week. The wording suggests a citywide heat record or unusual temperature reading, reflecting the era's climate concerns.
Mr and Mrs J R Stringham and relatives came back last week from a very enjoyable visit to the Grand Canyon.
Local breeders shipped a train load of registered rambouillet sheep to two Texas sales and report satisfactory results. Clarence Pendleton's ram led the Kerrville sale at 356, while other animals sold from about 35 to 150 dollars with an average above 50 dollars.
Utah's birthday July 24th was celebrated in the city with a morning program including F C Van Buren and Lillian Orton Cox speaking on fruits and Utahns, followed by a kiddies dance and an evening entertainment and dance. The Daughter of the Pioneers led the event and thanked supporters while many visitors attended from Cedar City for the circus and summer trips.
State of Utah v Pendleton for failure to support wife. Delroy Mackelprang charged with moonshine sale on July 27th. Parry v Grant 3B for divorce and non support. Evans et al v Talbot involves title to waters from Navajo Spring in Bear Valley.
The first annual meeting of the Southern Utah Dairy Company is set for next Monday evening August 1 at 8 30 in the Court House. Reports from the secretary treasurer and manager will be presented and three directors will be elected to succeed John H Pendleton H L Adams and T A Topham.
Edward J Higbee a prominent Cedar City citizen and father of Mrs Scott Day died suddenly at County hospital after a prior accident left him with a broken leg and rope entanglement. He had seemed to recover from the second ordeal and was nearly home when distress struck and he passed away within minutes. The cause is not known. Times readers extend sympathy.
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