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Newspaper

Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1927

Page

1

District Court Opens Term With Sparse Trials

The June term of the District Court for this County opened with Judge Burton presiding. Many cases to be continued but several were set for trial or dismissal. Jurors were delayed to Thursday and a collision suit, Aron Workman vs Thomas Pryor, resulted in a plaintiff loss. Several criminal cases were dismissed. Warrants ordered for Dan Dayin and J. C. Jones. Ebey Eddards case continued due to witness fitness. George A. Lowe Jr. continued to page 5.

Burton Aron Workman Thomas Pryor Frank Fiouri Ollie Norris Charles Cheesebrough Earl Hall Benc Dan Dayin J. C. Jones Ebey Eddards George A. Lowe Jr

Bride’s wild city joy ride ends in public spectacle

Imogene Adams and a group of her friends celebrated her recent marriage by placing her in a Chevrolet with a truck body and driving her around the city. The party included Mrs. Ray Mitchell Mrs. Charles F. Bentley Mrs. Golden Paramore Mrs. Cliffton Taylor Mrs. Elmer Mitchell Mrs. Ted Dalton and Miss Lynette Adams amid tin cans and cries for attention.

Imogene Adams Ray Mitchell Charles F. Bentley Golden Paramore Cliffton Taylor Elmer Mitchell Ted Dalton Lynette Adams

Blanche Decker Improving in California Visit

Friends learn Blanche Decker has improved in health since traveling to California. She is staying with her aunt Mrs. Anna Willette, former Parowan resident, owner of the Shamrock restaurant at 6519 Santa Fe Avenue where Blanche works as cashier. She plans to return home in late August or early September to attend the B A. & this winter.

Mis Blanche Decker California Anna Willette Parowan Blanche Shamrock Santa Fe Avenue Willette

Mickies Surprise Party News Sparks Reservations

Last call circulated for Mickies surprise party with many reservations since the announcement last week. See details on page four.

Mickie

Drive launched to raise funds for Scouting needs

At a Court house meeting a fundraising drive was organized to raise at least 250 for scouting. A committee was selected and district-wide blocks each assigned two committeemen. It was noted obligations of 225 have already been contracted and other expenses are needed.

Court House

Rambouillet Sheep Sale Plans Headed to Texas

Wilford Davig is leaving soon for Texas with 150 Rambouillet sheep including ewes and rams for a sale around July 19. A second shipment may follow about July 24, with Davig driving through and staying in Texas until after the second sale. He plans to exhibit at the Rambouillet Show and the National Ram Gate in Salt Lake City. Details on other breeders attending Texas sales are not yet known.

Mr. Wilford Dav Texas Atill Salt Lake City

Another Prisoner Breaks Jail

J. C. Jones escaped from the jail between eight and nine o'clock by removing the door glass. He faced grand larceny charges for stealing a watch, chain, and a diamond ring from Lawrence Bracken. A Cedar City woman, Miss Ahlstrom, purportedly drove him to the railroad in a jitney after the escape.

J. C. Jones Benson Jones Cedar City Ahlstrom Lawrence Bracken

Card of Thanks for loss of Leon Ward

We express our appreciation and thanks to friends for help and sympathy during the sad loss of our dear boy and brother Leon. Sincerely, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Ward and family.

Expntes Leon Mrs. J. M. Ward

Opry Considered Buy Interest in Reservoir

The Opry has decided to acquire an interest in the reservoir. The remaining question concerns funding and what funds will be used to complete the purchase.

Opry

County Board Approves Midway Cedar Breaks Road Funding

The board agreed to appropriate 38000 from the state road revolving fund to support the Midway to Cedar Breaks road in Iron County. They also allocated 40 to Edward Bentley for a right-of-way fence on the Parowan Willow Hollow road and rejected several tax abatements.

Board of County Commissioners Weeting Midway Cedar Breaks State Road Commission Iron County Road Commission Edward Bentley Max Sendrickson Zina Pollock Eliza Wood

Judge Burton to Lecture on Evolution and Christianity

Judge Thomas N. Burton will speak Sunday at 8 30 p m in the tabernacle on evolution versus Genesis creation. He will outline Darwin and Origin of Species, discuss the Scopes trial and Mormon belief in evolution, with musical numbers accompanying the program.

Thomas N. Burton Tabernacle Darwin

War veterans urged to reinstate government life insurance

Attorney Will L. Hoyt of Nephi urges World War I veterans to act before July 2 1927 to reinstate government life insurance. He says the deadline is the last day for applications and asks editors to publish strong headlines to alert veterans, wives, and families.

Will L. Hoyt Nephi Washington United Soam Service Star Legion

We Must Build A Modern Hotel In Parowan

Parowan urges building a modern hotel to avoid travelers bypassing the town. Nearby communities add accommodations, drawing dollars and attention while Parowan lags. The piece links hotel facilities to road plans, tourism, and community development, arguing a hotel is essential for preserving property values and growth.

Parowan Panguitei Cove Fort

Local families welcome newborns and visitors during week

New babies are reported to Mr and Mrs Clayton Taylor and to Mr and Mrs F Skougard. Mrs Albert Adams has been visiting with relatives in Orderville in the past few days.

Clayton Taylor F. Skougard Albert Adams Orderville

Sixty Thousand Fingerling Fish Planned for Local Waters

Sixty thousand fingerling fish from Beaver hatchery are to be planted in Yankee Reservoir and nearby ponds and streams on Friday. A milk-can shipment will be hauled by local club members and planted, with additional help meeting them here. A Springville hatchery shipment is promised soon.

Yankee Reservoir Intseul Plane Tatchery Springville

Yankee Meadow Reservoir Committee Accepts City Offer

The Yankee Bead ow Reservoir Committee agreed to city purchase of a one fourth interest. The council had considered a $2,800 deal with $500 down and annual payments totaling 3506 for three years and 800 in year four, plus interest on deferred payments.

Yankee Beadow Reservoir Committee

Rambouillet Breeders Announce August Show Dates

The Rambouillet Breeders Association decided at a Monday night meeting to hold the Sixth Arousal Rambouilleet Show and Sale on August 19 and 20. The two day event precedes the National Ram Sale in Salt Lake City by ten days and will skip longer formats. A general committee named includes Clarence Richards, Wm. H. Lyman, Clarence Pendleton, Clark Orton, Geo. A. Lowe Sr. and Lawrence Miller.

Clarence Richards Wm. H. Lyman Clarence Pendleton Clark Orton Geo. A. Lowe Sr Lawrence Miller

Standard Supply Store Leaves City After Weekend

The Standard Supply Store moved out between the last two days of the week and was open Saturday night before vanishing Sunday morning. Stock was taken to Cedar City, with business conditions cited as the likely reason. Read page four notices for more details.

Standard Our City Cedar City

July 4 Committee Formed In City Council Meeting

City Council named the July 4 celebration committee with Durham Morris as chairman. Members include Anthony Waxton Ella Robinson R J Fenton and Mary Adams. The group will hold a first meeting tonight while other council business was deferred or referred.

Durham Morris Anthony Waxton Ella Robinson R. J. Fenton Mary Adams Otto Rasmussen Roy Moore Otto Rasmunsen Relief Society Our City Costa Atan Mee Linz

Parkinsons and Kate Taylor Visit Salt Lake City Shopping Trip

Mr Taylor Parkinson drove to Benjamin at week’s end to bring Mrs Parkinson home, with Miss Kate Taylor. They spent a night and some hours shopping in Salt Lake City. Mrs Fred M Scott of Arteafa California visits here with the John H Gurr family.

Mr. Taylor Parkinson Benjamin Mrs. Parkinson Kate Taylor Salt Lake City Fred M. Scott Arteafa, Calfornia John H. Gurr

First day fishing on South Ash creek near Bellvue

Measra J R Stringham and Sidney Pritchard with several Paragene boys report a strong opening to the fishing season on South Ash creek near Bellvue. They state an average catch per man and remark the outing as pretty fair.

Measra J. R. Stringham Sidney Pritchard South Ash Creek Bellvue

Social Events and Personal News From the Community

Miss Eva Adams hosted a Saturday slumber party at her home with guests Missea Lucile Parcells Ela Robinson Leda Lyman Grace Adams Tearl Ward Laura Mitchell and Mrs G Roche. Mayor and Mrs T D Adams and daughters hosted a Monday dinner for visiting Mrs A C Sorenson Los Angeles and Mrs Y B Decker Durango Colorado plus other friends. On Tuesday afternoon Anna May Orton entertained about fourteen friends for her fourth birthday with games and lunch. Evangeline Woolley Thelma Dalton and others hosted dinner Tuesday with guests including Mrs Sorenson Durango Colorado Mrs Pearl Adams Decker Durango Colorado Bre Wilcox Lovell Wyoming Mrs Marian A Gudmundsen and Mrs Alicia Applegate.

Eva Adams Missea Lucile Parcells Ela Robinson Leda Lyman Grace Adams Tearl Ward Laura Mitchell G. Roche T. D. Adams A. C. Sorenson Los Angeles California YB. Decker Durange Colorado Thistles Adams Batfan A, Guiniundseo To Marion Adama Julie Kirs Evangeline Woolley Thelma Dalton Mra A. ©. Sorengon Pearl Adams Decker Durango Bre. Wilcox Lovell Wyoming Charles Adana Marian A. Gudmundsen Alica Applegate

Homecoming of Arnold Stevens Backs Summer Return

Arnold Stevens returns home for the summer after the winter spent away at school. Mr and Mrs A Sorenson and Mrs Marlan Gudmindsen left this morning for a week long visit in Salt Lake City and owieinky.

Arnold Stevens Marlan A. Gudmindsen A. (. Sorenson Salt Lake City Ow'ieinky

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Erize Scouteya Cedar Breaks Road H. J. Doolittle Lund John E. Blazzard Spector Goard Judge Burton the Times Ang Yankee Meadow Committee
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