Notables to Attend Bridge Dedication Across Grand Canyon Route
Arizona Industrial Congress reports a June 14 15 celebration near Lee's Ferry dedicating the Grand Canyon Highway bridge with speakers including religious leaders Governors and Utah and Arizona officials. The event links explorers pioneers and a large regional homecoming with parades sports dances and a canyon crossing reenactment.
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Grant
Bay Bal A Jesus Christ of
Latter Fetante
Anthony W. Ivans Weaseley
Utah
Arizona
Coloration
Colorado
Snowflake
Arlens
St. Geore
Kaneb
Cenar City
Prescott
Winslow
Zion-Mt. Carmel Beltway
Wader Construction
Horace MT Albright
National Park
Ft Te
Piroctor Albright
Utah Parks
Yellowstone
Ine Toton National Park
Wilbur
Dtab
Zion-Ait, Carmel
Brianhead View Promises Four-State Panorama Says Writer
A writer describes Brian Head as a vantage point where four states can be seen, urging Utah tourism planners to promote the site. The piece, signed by a native of Iron County in the Iron County Regard, quotes the author on the landscape from Zion Canyon to the Escalante Desert and the Grand Canyon region. Vernon W. Heap reports concrete for a local swimming pool is poured and near completion.
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Iron County
Brianlead
Monument
Here
Tils Point
Utah
Brianhead
Sahara
Zion Canyon
Zion
Escalante Desert
Grand
Green River
Colorado River
United States
New York
Scott Watson
The
Times
Community Mourns Passing of Edward P Ward at 69
The community marked the death of Edward Parker Ward 69 after kidney and heart troubles. A large East Ward Chapel funeral featured Bishop J Clayton Mitchell and speakers praising Ward and comforting the family. Ward born in Parowan January 20 and married Mary Stevens in 1890. Seven children and thirteen grandchildren survive with numerous siblings and in laws.
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Edward Parker Ward
Ward
East Ward
J. Clayton Mitchell
Garner
Vaith
Wim. Marsden
John FP
Orton
H. L. Adams
Walter C. Mitchell
Tratta
Ray D. Garner
L. Nelson Marsden
W. Clair Rowley
Rex C. Ward
Mr. Garner
Glenna Ward
Will L. Adams
Ivy Ward
Clair Ward
Maude Lyman
John Stevens
Laban M. Burt
J. M. Ward
Wi. J. Gurr
Parowan
Edward
Elizabeth Parker Ward
Unis
Mary Stevens
St. Georges Temple
Lavan Burt
Beaver
Thomas M. Lemmon
North Hollywood
Calif
Joseph
Clair
George
Chester
Pearl
Jfollowlox Brothers
Stetera
Annie Roberts
Prescott
Arizona
Ells Lyman
Portland
Gregon
Claude Smith
Cow
Mitchell Car 18 Missing. Found in Blartonville Thefts Tangle
Report says the Chevrolet coupe stolen from Walter C. Mitchell three weeks ago was found in Blartonville Iltaourl. A bank setter in that city notes the Mitchell car appeared empty in Utah while its plates were used on a car later captured by Tulsa. Thief Manuel Rinker was wanted for a Feb. 9 Marienville bank robbery and is in custody with other suspects. John Watch, arrested with Rinker, faces federal charges of transporting stolen autos.
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Walter C. Mitchell
Blartonville
Iltaourl
Marinal Dalton
Utah
Tulsa
Manuell Rinker
Marienville
Oklahoma
Mitchell
Rinker
Untiten Han
Alan
John Watch
Lim
Council Names Fourth July Committee and Water Rates Move
At the June city council meeting a Fourth of July celebration committee was named with R L Fenton as chairman and members Glenna M Ward S J Whitney Ann Taylor and Debra Richards. The council discussed self funding the event, with any deficit covered by the city. An ordinance set water rates by meter with 8 cents per thousand gallons for the first 24 thousand, 10 cents for the next 77 thousand, and 6 cents thereafter, minimum 1 000 per meter monthly. The council also discussed removing speed limit signs, replacing water system jiles, and a garbage dump site. caretakers for churches and city to be addressed at a Saturday meeting.
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R. L. Fenton
Glenna M. Ward
J. Whitney
Ann Taylor
Debht Richards
J. Clayton Mitchell
Elder Orton Pens Texas Letter to Parowan Times
Elder Almon H. Orton writes from San Antonio Texas detailing church growth in the local branch noting a new chapel and headquarters rooms, changes of address, and a district conference. He mentions missionary shifts and hopes for a stronger branch while sending greetings to Parowan readers and praising local town events.
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Almon H. Orton
Texas
Times
San Antonio
W. ‘Warner Mitchell
Bennion
Elders
Rocky Mountains
Utah
Ieavor
Daughters of Pioneers Plan June Festival Parade
Special to the Times reports a June 14 festival by the Daughters of the Pioneers featuring a children’s parade with a Queen Prince Charming and attendants, a parade of Wooden Soldiers, Mother Goose Family, and a public park open air program with dances. An evening dance at the Blue Lantern pavilion will include Poberton’s Orchestra and a sale of novelty items after the program.
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Blue Lantern
Poberton
Archestra
Paragonah Man Darton Buried With Military Honors
Funeral services held in Paragonah for John Wallace Darton with military honors by Parowan Post No. 20. Eulogies praised his industry, loyalty to family, and willingness to help others. The ceremony included a firing squad, taps, and flag retirement at the grave. Darton, born January 1, 1895, served in WWI with the 21st Infantry and died May 28, 1929 at age 34 after a long illness. He leaves parents, three brothers, one sister, and many friends.
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J. Leonard Topham
Paragonah
John Wallace Darton
Nf Me
John &. Barton
J. Wonard ‘Topham
Wm. P. Barton
Thomas W. Jones
Edwards
Satheseo
Farewan
Prrewan Post No. 20
American Legion
Tian Aa
Nim
Tholma Robinson
Daniel Stones
Theard
Rey D. Garner
Parowan
Melva
Barton
Aemerican Legion
Marrett Dalton
Tata
John Wallace Barton
John S. Barton
Martha Elizabeth Williamson
United States
Salt Lake City
Portland
Oregon
California
Ako
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Tribune
County Board of Equalization
Board of County Commissioners
Crianhead
Vernon W. Heap
Z. P. Ward
Badia B. Kvas
Lee's Ferry Bridge
Daughters of the Pioneers
Min ‘Arvttia Day
Daughters OF Pioneers
Richards
Medtar
Jane
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