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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1932
Page
1
Broad feature pays tribute to American Doughboys and Marines who fought at Belleau Wood on June 24 1918. It reflects on war’s costs and ponders future peace while noting Thomas Jefferson and the founding era. The piece laments war’s persistence and argues for reducing profit in conflict.
The Dixie Tower Company changes its name to The Southern Utah Power Company to reflect its service territory. The name change, approved at a stockholders meeting in Denver City, aims to aid marketing of securities outside the region while ownership and management remain unchanged. Bills will still show Dixie Power Co until stock lasts.
American Legion members began tearing down the old dance pavilion on Main Street built years ago and later acquired by the Legion. Proceeds from dismantling will fund a new facility while plans for a modern pavilion include a bandstand a tennis court and a tree grove. Community groups will be approached for support. Also noted is Mr. James Benson’s critical heart condition and a reflection on bread lines and national history.
Delegations from Parowan Cedar City and St George visit Las Vegas to promote closer ties with Nevada peers. They toured the Hoover Dam, heard talks on regional cooperation and park area advertising, and learned about local food supply prospects. A public lecture showcased Southern Utah attractions.
Mrs. Sarah Davenport Corry, wife of William N. Corry, died in Cedar City last Friday after a prolonged cancer illness. Born in Parowan, she moved with her husband 38 years ago and leaves two sons Andrew and Bart and two daughters Mrs. Della Olsen and Mrs. Golda Leigh, all of Cedar City. Surviving siblings include Thomas Horace Mrs. Melissa Hyatt Mrs. Cora Mickelson of Parowan and others. Funeral services were held Sunday in the First Ward chapel with S. F. Leigh Scott M. Matheson M. J. Macfarlane and Emily C. Watson as speakers.
Principal A. Hatches mother Mrs Flora Call Hatch died at 61 after six months of ill health. Born Bountiful February 1 1871 she married Amos A Hatch of Lingham City in 1891. Survived by four sons two daughters and twenty grandchildren. Ora Benson returns from Los Angeles after three week visit.
Miss Myrtile Davidson and Miss Kuvidson will visit Cedar City and Parowan to meet sewing and clothing club leaders, food and cooking club leaders, and women budget keepers. Sessions will cover budgeting practices at the Junior High school in Cedar City and Relief Hall Parowan with Mrs. Maycock speaking. All women are invited to attend.
The six mile stretch from the courthouse to the ongoing project beyond Fararonah will be built this year per district road engineer Win Qsbourn. It is part of a broader plan to improve Route 1 with about 20 miles to be completed this fall, oiling due next year, and will reroute to end of Main Street before heading to Parazonah.
The monthly Stake Union meeting is set for Cedar Second Ward chapel next Sunday at 2 30 PM. High Council and Bishops meet concurrently at the same time and place. Sunday School workers assemble at 1 39. Sacrament meeting moves to 8 PM with speaker BE Ray Lyman and special music.
Jim Myra reports Thelma Wooley Datson and Frank Wooley of Parowan have married in March to Miss Jeanette Ponton of Las Vegas Nevada. They plan to reside in Las Vegas for now and receive best wishes from Parowan friends. Mrs Dalton invites locals visiting Las Vegas to 212 Gass Avenue to call on them.
The West Ward Relief Society schedules its regular meeting for next Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Fae N Benson will give the Social Service lesson assisted by Mrs Hianch Hammond who is visiting. Clayton Dalton returns this weekend to Los Angeles after a two week home visit.
A patriotic meeting at 11 a m is announced as part of the Fourth of July celebration. W Clair Rowley leads the committee with events including Land Selection invocation Maile Quartet talks patriotic readings Uncle Sam Goddess of Liberty and other features. Afternoon sports band concert and a dance are planned with no parade this year.
The annual Farmer's Encampment at Logan College is replaced this year by County Days led by Farm Bureaus and extension service with college participation. Demonstrations and speakers will promote sufficiency milk vegetables fruit and livestock feed under Live at Home. About 6,000 attended previously. counties may gather similar crowds and a Tron County day is not yet confirmed.
Water system supervisor M K Skougard reported to city officials that a storage tank entrance lock was hammered off and a rock forge was attempted at the power plant for bay. He cited considerable damage to city pipelines and property in the canyon by children and urged parental talks to curb further destruction.
Parowan and nearby areas felt a distinct earthquake Saturday afternoon just before two o clock. Dishes rattled, doors and windows shook, and a jar was noticed in many buildings. A Parowan resident reported a flower pot being knocked from a window at Paragonale. Mr. Jesper Cartwright came from Lund to handle business and home work.
A historical note outlines daily dietary essentials for sustaining a family, emphasizing cod liver oil for mothers and children, milk intake, butter from real fat, daily vegetables, whole grains, protein, and water. It discusses cost, cash buy constraints, and farm-based canning as a means to ensure year round food supply.
Fullers service was held Sunday afternoon from the West Ward chapel for Mark W. Jackson who died Wednesday from an accidental pistol wound when a revolver fell from its gear and discharged. Bishop L. Adama led the service with remarks by Dr. Prestwich and others. A Cedar City quartet and local musicians contributed, as mourners crowded the chapel and many stood outside due to limited seating. Pallbearers included Claude Peniston Frank Orton Chester Stubs and others from nearby towns.
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