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Newspaper

Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1926

Page

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Jury Drawn for Term in District Court Delayed Week

Judge Burton ordered thirty five jurors drawn for the district court term that began a week late. Names from Parowan Cedar City Paragonab Summit Enoch New Castle Venice were selected and placed with the sheriff for service. The calendar lists fourteen criminal cases and about fifty civil cases plus numerous probate matters.

Burton John W. Bentley W. Clair Rowley H. ©. Parcells Wir. J. Gurr Leroy Hyatt James 8. Green Alvin St. Benson Joseph H. Allen Joseph B. Dalton Edgar Benson Joseph E. Ward William Marsden Thomas K. Holyoak William A. Evang Parowan William Williams William W. Butler Frank J. Ashdown Samuel F. Heybourne H. W. Webster John A. Adams Parson A. Webster Homer W. Esplin Thomas A. Thorley Mattew H. Dalley Fernleigh Gardner Arthur Gardner Millard D Venice

Officers Detour to Seize Moonshine During Commission Visit

County Officers trailed from the Monday commissioners meeting to Enoch and seized another still. Charles Stevens, found with it, was arrested and sent to Cedar City. Justice T. Leigh fined him 150 dollars or 186 days in jail, after which he was remanded to county custody. The dispatch of the affair was notably swift.

Enoch Charles Stevens Cedar City T. Leigh Beryl Faragonpah Oliy Enverds Parowan No John T Mitchell Parowan Birs Enoch Rasmussen Summit Ordena Dalley David Gibson Lund Sheridan Bailard Modena E. E. McDowell Iron Springs Carlos Jones Newcastle Geo. H. Tullls Hamila Valley Leon F. Terry Kanarra L. J. Williams Ray Gibgon F. B. Wood Herbert P. Haight

West Ward Relief Society Holds Interesting Meeting

The West Ward Relief Society met Tuesday afternoon with fifty three members present. Mrs. Lucy Adama delivered the Literature lesson on Amy Lowell. Georgia Halterman and Florence Decker read poems by Mrs. Jobe Stevens of Cowley. Wyoming spoke briefly and Sisters Mary M. Marsden and Grace Burt offered words of encouragement.

West Ward Relief Society Amy Lowell Lucy Adama Georgia Halterman Florence Decker

Bride of Last Week Is Given Shower

Mrs. Elmer Mitchell formerly Miss Sarah Adams, a bride of last week, received a miscellaneous shower Monday evening hosted by her ladies friends at her parents' home. The evening featured readings and musical numbers, the bride’s trousseau on display, and dainty refreshments. Numerous gifts were presented and highly valued by the bride.

Elmer Mitchell Sarah Adams

In Loving Memory of Uncle New Whitney

The town mourns Uncle New Whitney who passed away in humble joy. He blessed the community as a cheerful, trusted worker with a sunny smile and kind words. Survived by his wife and children, his last hours brought comfort as loved ones gathered. He rests in faith, his memory cherished by all who knew him. Eleanor G. Bruhn.

New Gorn Uncle New

Iron County court dockets list multiple civil actions

A fragmented docket lists cases including Cedar Mere Co versus Oscar Larson and A L Watson, dis solution petition against Iron County Publishing Co, Ellis Orton versus Leleg Hoyet et al, Mrs Sidney Pritchard against Howard Burt admin, D L Butler versus Jediah Cox et al, and Jessie N Smith and others.

New Harmony Petitions to Join Iron County

Citizens of New Harmony file a petition seeking secession from Washington County to join Iron County citing financial religious and political alignment. The motion prompts a voter decision at Iron County's November general election. Details include the proposed transfer of 7 600 acres across several townships and the appointment of election registrars.

New Harmony Iron County Washington County New Narmony Board of County Commissioners

Parowan Students Graduate As Utah Bankers Convene

Local news notes Rex C Ward assisted Adams at the bank while Mitchell attended the Utah State Bankers Association convention in Richfield. Three Parowan students Laura Morris Violet Stevens and Albert Marsden graduated this spring per University of Utah item. Elia Robinson returns home after winter at G Y U.

Rex C. Ward Miss Adams Mitchell Utah State Bankers’ Association Richfield University of Utah Parowan Laura Morris Violet Stevens Albert Marsden

Rhoden Returns Home After Week With Mother

Mrs. L. A. Rhoden comes back to Cedar City after visiting her mother, Mrs. W. A. Wood, for a week.

L. A. Rhoden Cedar City W. A. Wood

Mrs Benson Visits Daughter in Bingham

Mrs. Alvin Benson returned last week from Bingham where she spent several days visiting with her daughter Mrs. Flossie Ramsey.

Alvin Benson Bingham Flossie Ramsey

Miss Alys Adams Sets Summer Plans in Chicago

Miss Alys Adams left a week ago to spend the summer with her sister Mrs. Scott Matheson in Chicago.

Alys Adams Chicago Scott Matheson

Mr. Lloyd Ward Returns After Months Among Sheep

Mr Lloyd Ward arrives back in town after a period away working with sheep. He spent several months tending flocks and is now resuming local duties and engagements.

Lloyd Ward

Mr. Rulon Lyman Recovering After Horse Accident

Mr. Rulon Lyman who suffered a pelvic fracture when a horse fell on him three weeks ago was brought home from the hospital last week and reports he is much improved and getting along fine.

Rulon Lyman

Middleton and Son Visit Local Stockman on Sunday

Mr F W Middleton and his son Francis traveled from Cedar City on Sunday to interview a local stockman on business matters.

F. W. Middleton Francis Ceder City

Vacationing Couples Stay At Grand Canyon North Rim

Manager Arthur Joseph of the Par Owen Mercantile Company and his wife along with Mr McIntire a Salt Lake hardware salesman and his wife are spending a vacation this week at the Grand Canyon North Rim.

Arthur Joseph The Parowen Mercantile Co Mr.McIntire Fron Salt Lake Houses Grand Canyon

Local leaders attend Cedar City Get-together Meeting

Messrs WW Clarence Pendleton president of the Southern Utah Rambouillet Breeders Association John W Bentley president of the Chamber of Commerce and Anthony Paxton chairman of the dairy committee visited Cedar City Saturday night for a big gathering. They report a very good time.

Clarence Pendleton Southern Utah Rambouillet Breeders’ Association John W. Bentley Chamber of Commerce Anthony Paxton Chamber of Commerce Dairy Committee Cedar City

County officials attend Board of Equalization and County meeting

County Road Supervisor Simpkins Assessor Dalley Sheriff Leigh and Attorneys Shay with Commissioners Levy and Williams visited town on Monday to participate in Board of Equalization and County Commissioners meetings.

Simpkins Dalley Leigh Shay Levy Williams Board of Equalization Seterate Fe

Misa Laura Morris Returns Home From Salt Lake City

Misa Laura Morris has spent the winter in Salt Lake City tending the University and is now back home for the summer.

Misa Laura Morris Salt Lake City The University

Warren Taylor Returns After Weeklong Visit

Mr. Warren Taylor and his family came home after a weeklong visit with his people hers.

Warren Taylor

Bank recognizes local cashier to state bankers' group

Our local bank and its cashier Mr J Clayton Mitchell were honored by the Bankers of the State as he was chosen for the executive committee of the State Bankers Association at their annual convention last week in Tichfield. The committee includes top bankers and major banks in the state.

J. Clayton Mitchell Mitchell State Bankers’ Association Tichfield

Miss Violet Stevens Returns Home for Summer

Miss Violet Stevens is home for the summer after attending the university during the winter term.

Violet Stevena

Stevenson Visits H J Doolittle Co on Business

Mr. Stevenson of the H J Doolittle Co. was here on a business trip the first of the week.

Mr. Stevenson The H. J. Doolittle Co

Matheson Couple Welcome Baby Boy This Morning

Mr and Mrs David A Matheson celebrate the birth of a son at their home this morning. The arrival adds a new member to the family and brings happiness to the household.

David A. Matheson

Fairly good fishing season reports from Isaac Walton era

The decision as described by Isaac Walton indicates fishing is fairly good this season. Several boys have brought home some fine catches while some larger ones escaped.

Fiarly Isaac Walton

Visitors from Bighorn Arrive for Short Stay

Mr and Mrs John Robert Stevens and two children plus Mrs Samuel ER Wilcock travel from Bighorn for a brief visit. They plan to return by week’s end, joined by Mr and Mrs John Stevens who will tour Wyoming for a few weeks before returning home with their son Walter.

John Robert Stevens Samuel ER. Wilcock Bighorn John Stevens Wyoming

Genealogical Convention Set for Parowan This Weekend

A Genealogical Workers convention for Parowan and nearby Stakes is planned for Saturday and Sunday this week. Attendees include Genealogical Society of Utah members led by Richard B. Summerhays with a St George Temple excursion on Friday. The program includes meetings at 10 am and 2 pm Saturday, a social in the Opera House, a 10 am Sunday session at Relief Hall, and a 2 pm final meeting in the Ward chapel with musical numbers and public invitations.

Genealogical Workers of Parowan Stakes Genealogical Society of Utah Salt Lake City Richard B. Summerhays Association St. George Temple Biahoprica Opera House Relief Hall Ward Chapel

Paragonah Boy Remains Missing Weeks Later

Nearly two weeks have passed since Marion Robb a 17 year old Paragonah lad was reported missing in Buckskin valley. The prevailing theory is he left the country but some doubt he did. D A Lamoreaux, Paragonah Town Board chairman, fears he may be buried nearby after possible encounters with thieves in Buckskin valley.

Marion Robb Paragonah Buckskin Valley Paragonuah D. A. Lamoreaux Lvestock

Relief Society Hosts Evening For Husbands On Ward Lawn

Members of East and West Ward Relief Societies will entertain their husbands next Wednesday evening June 23 at 7 o clock on the Relief Society lawn. President Melinda K Adams of the West Ward announces supper at the Relief Hall followed by sports for all. Bee Hive Girls will notify members what to bring.

East and West Ward Relief Societies Relief Society Melinda K. Adams West Ward

Mrs Adams Birthday Remembered at Small Surprise Party

A small party honored Luella R Adams on returning from relief meeting June 16 for her birthday anniversary. Friends and relatives shared a pleasant hour and lap lunch wishing her many happy returns.

Luella R. Adams

Concealed File Found in Prisoner Suitcase

Deputy sheriff Charles F. Bentley discovered a small concealed file in the suitcase of Charles Stevens, jailed for prohibition violations. The jail search had missed it earlier, and Stevens appeared embarrassed but offered an alibi after the find.

Charles F. Bentley Charles Stevens

Honest apology for not reporting arrival of baby girl

The note apologizes to Principal and Mrs J Donald Pymm for failing to report the birth of a baby girl at their home several weeks ago. The writer explains the delay was due to not being informed until recently.

J. Donald Pymm

Will Prosecute Water Wast from City System

City Council at a special meeting decided to prosecute water wasters including irrigation violators. City marshals Bennett and Alma Hyatt tasked with gathering evidence and enforcing rules. The session also addressed garbage dump conditions and aid for music instruction and juvenile justice funding.

Real Denta Bennett Alma Hyatt

Marriage Licenses Issued This Week

The Clerk's office reports marriage licenses issued this week to Frank S. Goddard of Cedar City and Mary Lucy Talbot of Paragonah, to Jessie Warren Gray and Little Riding Beacham of Hurricane, and to Christen Rasmussen Matheson of Cedar City and Annie I som of Elurricane.

Frank Sidney Goddard Cedar City Mary Lucy Talbot Paragonah Jessie Warren Gray Little Riding Beacham Hurricane Christen Rasmussen Matheson Annie Isom Elurricane

Uncle Sam to Film Utah Farmers Encampment

The Utah Agricultural College Extension Service will host its sixth annual encampment July 18 to 22, with a U S Department of Agriculture film crew documenting the event for national extension work. Professors Cardoen and Nebinsor plan a filming scenario to showcase progressive agriculture and rural life in Utah.

United States Extension Service Utah Agricultural College United States Department of Agriculture W. A. Lloyd William Petersen Department of Agricultural America P. ¥. Cardoen D. &. Nebinsor Utah

Elder Ray H. Adams Receives Mission Assignment in Germany

Word reached local parents that Elder Ray H. Adams, serving the L D B Church in Germany, was put in charge at a double branch there. He reports enjoying his mission and feeling better than ever, with congratulations and best wishes for continued success.

Ray H. Adams Germany L. DB Hay Ray

Also Mentioned on This Page

Harry Hunter State of Utah Louie Paddock R. R. Clifford R. BR. Clifford John P. Fuller Emmett Hinderliter Carlos Fife Lewis Nelson Jacob R. Hamblin Clif Christensen Frank Elourr Wesley Robinson S Venille Orton C. M. Norris Caleb Haight Amos Ox Dixie Power Co E. M. Colin S Thomas Bulloch Emma Seegmiller Los Angelea Salt Lake R. St Norman Barrick HH. H. Wilkinson Irene Barrick H. H. Wildkinson W. A. Johnson J. T. Leigh National Wool ‘Warehouse and Storage Company Thai Bulloch J. M. Bladen Selma C. Bladen Parley Moyle Gert Gardner Margaret A. Clark W. H. Leigh R. L. Hunter Fidelity Building and Loan Co Key Pack Walter Spencer A. L Wat John L. Lowder Jr N. Gurr Ollie Norrils Frank Hennett Alex Dalley Reuben Jones William Tucker John A. Bauer A. T. Lawrence H. I. Wilkinson Jr. T. Forbes Wm. W Parowan Rec. Co J. H. Gurr Board of Education John Sleary Williams Cedar Lumber and Commission Company A. L. Watson Riley G. Williams Fidelity Building & Loan Association Isaac W. Parry WW. Gurr John L. Lowder Uncle New Whitney Lle Ile Bouehee Elia Robinson Bon Walter Mrs. Adams Mortensen and Whitney Barlow Adams Uncle Sam
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