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Newspaper

Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1931

Page

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Council Acts to Reduce Flood Risk and Rebuild Dam

At a special city council meeting on Tuesday night the body approved immediate steps to lessen flood danger along Hast Ride. They plan a simple dam in the old channel to redirect floodwaters toward the south hill and spillway, with Councilman Wm. J. Gurr ordered to begin work today. A repairs plan for the diversion dam near the breakwater was referred to a committee which warns the first freshet could destroy the current dam, making replacement far costlier than the recommended quick fix.

Wm. J. Gurr

County Library Adds New Books to Shelves

The County Library announces new acquisitions including Patrol Leader The Yellow Chair Crime of Sylvester Bonnard Wild Roses Penrod Penrod and Sam Moon Out of Reach Handsome Man Boy Scouts of Black Eagle Patrol Lone Bull's Mistake Mystery of the Bradley Pearls Mr Blue Peacock Playtime Stories Circus Cotton Tails Bunny Boy and Grizzly Bear Pet Pony Mother's First Treader Social Twins Happy Four Stories Cruise of the Dazzler Baby Elton Quarterback Age of Discovery and 56 volumes of Harvard Classics to replace losses from a fire Librarian Elizabeth Heap invites donations of interesting or useful books to replenish the collection.

Don Strong The Yellow Chair Sylvester Bonnard Penrod Sam Handsome Man Boy Scouts Black Eagle Patrol Mr. Blue Peacock Circus Cotton Tails Bunny Boy Grizzley Bear Happy Baby Elton Quarterback Age of Discovery Elbert Hubbard Harvard Bheabeth Heap

Lawn Sprinkling Rules Enforced By City Marshal

City marshal enforces lawn sprinkling rules, shutting off water for violators and threatening prosecution. The ordinance imposes a 1.25 dollar seasonal fee and set hours for watering, with fines up to fifty dollars or thirty days in jail. West side to evening hours, East side to morning hours, meters exempt.

Times Hemstlyea Nelson Parowan City

Stop Signs Disregarded In City Warns Officers

Local officers report motorists ignore new Boulevard stop signs at all intersections near the highway. Drivers roll through without stopping, risking themselves and highway travelers. No prosecutions yet, but enforcement may be necessary if warnings fail.

State Road Commission

Bee Hive Girls Return From Salt Lake City

Special to the Times reports Hast Ward Bee Hive girls returning from Salt Lake City where they did temple work and attended a conference. They were joined by Tooele girls and visited Saltair the State Capitol and the State penitentiary. Students Marla ferark Mae Evans Ha Gurr Kathleen Joseph and Ruby Ward accompanied by teachers Mrs. Berta Burton and Mrs. Fern Wiltsey.

Salt Lake City Tooele Saltair Marla Ferark Mae Evans Ha Gurr Kathleen Joseph Ruby Ward Berta Burton Fern Wiltsey

Iron County Students Earn Degrees at U University

Special to the Times reports four Parowan students and two from Iron County earned degrees at the University of Utah during the sixty second commencement. Shirley Ret Gudmundsen earned a BA in Arts and Sciences with English, Milo Marsden earned a BA in Arts and Sciences with philosophy, Mary Orton earned a BA in Arts and Sciences with English, Blanche Decker earned a two year grammar grade diploma, Bruce Fayette Parker earned a BS in Arts and Sciences, and Melvin Thorley earned a BS in Arts and Sciences.

Parowan University of Utah Iron County Cedar City Shirley Ret Gudmundsen School of Arts and Sciences Milo Marsden Mary Orton Blanche Decker School of Education Ron County Bruce Fayett Parker Kanarra Melvin Thorley

Program Announced for Meeting on Fourth

In a large midwestern city a grocer saved for retirement then died within a day of leaving work illustrating life’s ironies. The piece reflects on seeking happiness now and warns against postponing joy. It then details Fourth of July plans by the Legion committee in Excelsior Springs Missouri including Band Music Prayer speeches and a carnival dance.

Hfe Excelsior Springs Missouri Legion Committee Uncle Sam G. Matheson Goddess of Liberty Ola Orton Viah Atlee Mitchell Solo Win. M. Dalton Oralion Beck M. Matheson Will L. Adama Assembly Legion Beaver Legion Pavilion Dante

Anna Adams Continues Europe Trip Talk at East Ward

Misa Anna Adams, home for summer, will continue her account of last year’s Europe trip next Sunday afternoon at the East Ward chapel. Her West Ward talk drew keen interest and repeat attendance is expected. The East Ward Gleaner girls trio will sing, joined by Mrs. Fred Hedquist visiting from Provo with the Joseph RK Mortensen family.

Misa Anna Adams East Ward Europe West Ward East Ward Gleaner Girls Fred Hedquist Provo Joseph RK. Mortensen Familly

Wreck injures Arizona L D S members near Kanarra

A party from Phoenix riding home from Salt Lake City Young People's conference crashed near Kanarra Tuesday night. Driver slept, car rolled two to three times. Mrs Para Ellis had an arm amputated, Mrs Marie Mail shoulder dislocated, Mrs Lyons head injuries, Miss Marjorie Philips ankle hurt. Passengers included L L Crimer, Lynn Crimer, Hazel Phelps. visitors George L Booth family and Deral Mitchell.

Phoenix Maricopa L. D. 8 Church Ikkanarra Young People's Conference SaltyJaoke City Iron County Hospital Para Ellis Marie Mail Lyons Marjorie Philips L. L. Crimer Lynn Hazel Phelps

Weed control program praised by Utah inspector

District Agricultural Inspector Blazzard notes highly successful weed control in southern Utah over two to three years with calcium chlorate sprays and clean cultivation. Iron County begins season with treatments against whitetop wild morning glory and other weeds as property owners embrace eradication efforts. The State Board of Agriculture offers chemical at four cents per pound, with owners paying only for chemicals. applications funded by county and state.

Utah Blazzard Iron County State Board of Agriculture J. FK. Blazzard Jasper Stubla Parowan Cedar Cuy Frank Williamson Taragonah John K. Williams Kanarra

TISHERMEN REFORT LUCK IN VARYING DEGREES

Local fishermen report mixed luck after the week opening on streams and lakes. 800 pounds of iron ore are rumored to have been taken from Pan- Hiteh lake on the first day, while winds hindered fishing at Zoroens. Fulton Jr named his new boat and clubs work on a new clubhouse move forward with land purchase. 48 trout brought to town creek by R L Forton and sons.

Isaac Wallan Pans- Hiteh Zoroens K. L. Halterman Fulton Jr Gun Red Clu Fenton Parewah R. L. Ferton Nelson Mack Fat Yankee Co-op Cedar City Navajo Lake John €. Isbell

Playground Social To Honor Retiring Officers

Retiring officers of the Parowan Stake M I A are to be honored guests at a playground social on the DB A campus next Tuesday evening. Activities begin at 5 with baseball tennis and barnyard golf, followed by a campfire program. Attendees bring their own suppers and may eat in camps on the campus. Wm Birrett will provide soda pop for the occasion. Honorees include Alice C Ernle Ann J Gardner I Y Y Bilgelow and Bert Langford.

Parowan Stake DB. A Wm. Birrett Birrell Botthog Woks Recreation Center Committee Tte Alice ¢. Ernelt Ann J. Gardner I. Y.Y. Bigelow Bert Langford

Parowan Literary Club suspends summer meetings

The Parowan Literary Club halted regular gatherings after a Wednesday session and will resume weekly lessons in September. Mrs. Ivan Decker taught the lesson and Miss Anna Adams assisted. Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Hyatt and Mr. Don Skougard drove to Salt Lake City on business. Mr. Cliffor Empey filled in for Mr. Hyatt at the service station.

Parowan Literary Club Werkly Literary Iessona Ivan Decker Wis Lessesa Meeking Misa Anha Adama TF. W. Hyatt Don Skougard Salt Lake City Myr. Ifyatt Clifforl Empey J. A. Ifyatt

Tax Board Objects to Valuation Reductions

County officials face opposition from the State Tax Commission over proposed reductions in land assessment values. The commission may visit to review the process, delaying changes. Officials argue drought justifies relief and that state savings should come from trimming levies, not valuations.

Tax Board State Tax Commission Hammond Commission Iron County Gal

West Ward Dominate East In Lopsided Ball Game

The East ward baseball team suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of the West warders last Friday afternoon. West Ward won 28 to 5 led by Reli Mickelsen and Gill Dalton as steers with A C G Waleh catching. Saunders Clark and Elmer Mitchell pitched for East. Alma Benson and Mitchell Bineon caught when possible. Another game is planned for tonight.

East Ward Gan Rely Mickelsen Gill Dalton Corthea C G. Waleh Saunders Clark Belmer Mitchell Alma Benson Mitchell Bineon

Divorce suit filed in district court over cruelty and support

Irene G Tiindsay sues for divorce from Douglas T Linda alleging cruelty and need for child custody support and alimony. Attorneys Morris and Matheson represent her. A mortgage foreclosure action by Federal Land Bank of Perkeley against Claude E Burton et al also lists Morris and Matheson as associate counsel.

Irene G Tiindsay District Court Douglas T. Linda Borris Matheson Federal Land Bank of Perkeley Claude E. Burton Morris

Court convenes here Monday for law and motion day

The District Court will convene Monday for a brief law and motion day session. Preliminary motions demurrers and motions of law in pending cases will be argued and disposed of, clearing the way for trial at the next regular term.

Marriage Licenses Granted in Local Clerk’s Office

Marriage licenses issued to Jtex Gannon 29 and Letlie Bo Carteisht 18 of Teaver, Orwin Tlyath Green and Clare Bryant Doxer 29 of Crdar Cits.

We Clerk’s Office Jtex

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