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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1927
Page
1
Mrs Imogene Adams Timmons a bride of this month was honored with a silver shower by forty five friends last Thursday night at her parents home Mr and Mrs Chae I Adams. Guests gave knives and forks and salad forks amid a pleasant party with refreshments.
The Clerk's office notes the usual June demand for marriage licenses with ten issued. Previously reported couples include Exmary L. D Pol lock and Lela Berry Kanarra, Wallace Thoriy and Bladaline Bess Cedar City. Others are J Igvar Smith and zetta Coburn Cedar City, Wm ZB Adams Jr Cedar City and Arvilla Hulet Summit, Elwood Mortensen Parowan and Violet Guymon Cedar City.
An engineer's report sparks discussion in Iron County about a new road to Panguitch. Competing routes include Little Creek Peak and Bone Hollow near Mule Point. Beaver County and the U S System show interest, with cost estimates and grades noted for a 72 mile corridor from Milford to Panguitch via Mule Point and the Sevier Highway.
Utah postmasters gathered in Cedar City for a two day convention hosted by H H Lunt and P A Clark. State president John A Israelson opened the meeting with an invocation by Hang P Ipson and a Cedar City welcome by Mayor Christensen. A banquet at Hotel El Escalante featured music, a history talk by Wo Rh, Palmer and remarks from P A Clark on Rambouillet industry plus brief words from Congressman Don B Coltan. Delegates toured Cedar Breaks the following day.
Relict Society members left at 4 o clock Thursday morning June 16 from Fast Ward for St George to perform temple work over two days. The group was hosted by residents of St George and the trip included a four pass through the temple. a return voyage by bus driven by Scott Mitchel. Members listed include Mrs Grace Gurr Mrs Janie Bennett Mrs Sarah Wimmer Mrs Anna Gurr Mrs Harriet Kulet Mrs Mary Mara den Mrs Nellie Clack Mrs Matilda Betiridge Mrs Bertha Mitchell Mrs Luella Adams Mrs Dorothy Ward Mrs Elizabeth Benson and Mrs Minnie Orton along with Mr and Mrs Joan Logan Lowiter.
The Day Farms Co reports daily milk deliveries from three cows to the cheese factory ranging from 130 to 195 pounds of good quality milk. The note asks readers if their cows perform as well.
Mrs Maude Mitchell Norton and her family are visiting here from Salt Lake City. Milas Artell Ward underwent an appendectomy last week and was brought home from the hospital yesterday.
Utah State Press Association members plan a multi day outing in Parowan Cedar City and Zion National Park with banquets and public meetings. Key events include July 3 16 and 11 visits Cedar Valley Iron Mines a Cedar Breaks lunch in Breaks and banquets in Parowan Cedar City and a Zion trip with speakers yet to be announced.
Elwood Mortensen son of Joy R Mortensen of Parowan and Violet Guydon of Cedar City were married in Cedar City on Monday evening. The couple, popular locals, will reside in Parowan where Mrs Mortensen may find happiness in her new home.
From the Iran County Record: Robert Addison Kirker, a Civil War veteran and noted geologist and civil engineer, has died in California where he wintered. He helped with the coal project in lo Gap and discovered the Semi-Anthracite beds near New Harmony after years of development efforts.
Reno hosts the Twenty-fifth Nevada State Exposition from June 25 to August 1 marking completion of two transcontinental highways. The event features Western amusements, a wild West show, and a Reno horse racing meet directed by J. P. Atkin. Exhibits from Nevada and 35 counties, plus racing from Canadian, Maryland, New York, Kentucky centers, fill the program. An Indian Village showcases desert life and culture.
Trial of George A. Lowe Jr ended when Judge Burien granted a non suit after the state failed to prove ownership of the animal sold. The court cited fatal variance between the information and proof and insufficient evidence of felonious taking. Other cases were heard as jurors were empaneled and various judgments and continuances noted.
Messrs Ray Lyman and John Adane came from Cedar City on business. R L Fenton of Parowan Drug Co. went to Salt Lake City on business. Eldon Smith and Arvell Jinlerman left for the Citizens Military Training Camp at Fort Douglas Utah. Mr and Mrs Nowcroft welcomed a baby girl born last week. Ruth Parker Why Mitchell returned from Salt Lake City after a visit. Roy Iyatt and Miss Jusen King Mitchell visited in Provo recently. Awela Topham, Afra Twenty Orton and Mr Eaton Topham returned from Salt Lake City after a several week visit.
Mr W Ik Miller of the Petty Motor Company Cedar City was in town on business the first of the month for unspecified affairs.
Mr George Dentley returns home after recent appendicitis operation and reports recovery. He is expected to rest as advised by his physicians and resume normal activities gradually.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Stevens celebrate the birth of a child at their home. The article notes the newborn's arrival during a festive family moment.
The local cheese factory reported 4342 pounds received today marking its biggest day yet and signaling plans for a second vat as demand grows. Current equipment could not handle today's yield with 300 pounds set aside for butter making amid feed shortages.
A Parowan writer argues for forming a post of the American Legion to unite about 72 World War I veterans and benefit the community. The missive urges ex service members and locals to organize, fundraise, and act as a fraternal force under the national organization.
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