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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1931
Page
8
Dr. M. J. Macfarlane and John Christensen with their families are spending a brief vacation at Yellowstone Park this week. Mr. Fred Fisher of Berg was a business visitor in Cedar City on Wednesday.
Reed N. Gardner, manager of the Dixie Power Co., is in Salt Lake City on business for several days this week. He is handling affairs related to company operations and regional projects during the trip.
Miss Alice Williams returns home after a winter in Southern California where she studied and entertained including radio broadcasting. She was accompanied by her sister Ruths daughter Miss Ilansen.
Alex Colbath hails rising silver prices and notes he has finished assessment work on thirty of his fifty four Washington County claims. He plans to relocate the rest and expects to patent the thirty within a year.
John Sr Woodbury says the Orpheum will reopen within a few days as business has not supported two shows. He closed his own venue due to a Thorley theatre lease forcing continued operation and will attempt two shows again soon.
Miss Janet Rollo, clerk of the school board, departed yesterday for a two week vacation in Los Angeles and San Diego.
Mr. Jim Middleton departed yesterday for Los Angeles to pursue further treatment for a menacing facial infection.
The article lists staff taking annual leave at Tixie Power Co. Gardner and Riddle have already taken vacations. Wesley Thompson is on leave. Miss Inez Cox will have half her ten days off starting July 6 and the other half in September. Melva Reeves begins her vacation July 15. Additional summer time off is planned for other employees.
Construction on the new First Ward chapel and recreation hall advances rapidly while work on completing the Third Ward chapel has begun.
Mrs. Fannie RR. Jones of frail health and impaired sight and hearing was moved to the Utah County home for the aged at county expense. Sheriff Fife and his wife with Mrs. Moroni Corry accompanied her to the facility.
Superintendent N. J. Barlow and his family departed Wednesday for Angeles to attend the national educational convention and then proceed to Berkeley for a two week intensive course in school administration.
Charles R. Hunter and his children returned last Tuesday from a five day tour of Southern Utah. The family traveled about a thousand miles during the trip and reported a very enjoyable outing.
Vergene Simkins is named credit manager at Cedar Lumber & Hardware Co., succeeding Eugene Christensen who moved to California. Simkins and his wife Mrs. Simkins recently welcomed a baby daughter into the family.
Messrs. Henny Bergstrom and Wm. R. Palmer were in Salt Lake City this week on business, meeting local officials and discussing possible engagements.
A fire near the American Legion pavilion and arena caused considerable damage before extinguishment. Authorities suspect the blaze originated from defective wiring and warn of further risks to the structure during the week.
The Cleofan Club will hold a brief social tonight at Wood's ranch in the canyon if weather permits. About fifty guests are expected with several special guests. A barbecue lunch will feature the event.
A miscellaneous shower was given for Mr and Mrs James Benson Wednesday night at Benson's parents home Mr and Mrs Fr Robinson. Guests gave nice and useful presents and delightful refreshments were served.
Effie Beaureguard is in town for a short visit, staying a few days to see friends and enjoy local sights.
Mr and Mrs Richard Robinson from Los Angeles spent a few days in the area. They spoke during the Sacrament meeting on Sunday. His mother Mrs Deborah Robinson returned to California with them.
Mr and Mrs Heber Hanka and daughter Jane of Los Angeles spent a few days visiting relatives and friends. Jane, though only 13, is an accomplished musician and a particularly skilled piano player.
The Federal Land Bank of Berkeley filed three mortgage foreclosure suits in the District Court this week. Cases target Joseph Stevens et al as assignees of Ancel J. Adams, A L Watson J C Little et al, and Lellon B Heap et al with original loan amounts of 2506, 7409 and 3606 respectively, parts paid. Attorneys are R. W. Young and Morris and Matheson. Ruby Madsen also sued H H Wilkinson for rent and repairs totaling 287.50 in Stevens apartments Cedar City.
Mr and Mrs Jesse F Lowder celebrate a new baby at home. Mrs Ann Meeks of Cowley Wyoming and Mrs Mary Dodge of Salt Lake City visited Mrs Olive Ward and Mrs John H Miller for a week. They travel from Dixie to see friends before returning home.
Mr and Mrs Peter Gurr took their son Grayson to the county hospital on Wednesday for removal of tonsils and adenoids. He returned home the same day and is reported to be getting along fine.
A. Matheson, a jovial meat and groceries vendor, is presently on a fishing excursion at Panguitch Lake.
Orwin H. Green of Parowan and Clara Dover of Cedar City were married in Parowan on the 15th. The couple plan to reside there, with Orwin the son of Mr and Mrs James Green and Clara the daughter of Mr and Mrs Horace Dover. The Times extends best wishes for their happiness. Mrs Mary E Scott of Indianapolis visiting here en route from California, guest of Mrs Georgia B Mitchell, recalling former ties to Greenberg and Green.
A Friday night party planned for the retiring Bishopric has been postponed due to the death of D. A. Lamoreaux. The new date has not yet been announced.
Mr and Mrs Wm H Barton traveled to Salt Lake City last week for a brief business trip taking their granddaughter Golda McBride along. Two other grandchildren Wilma and Charlie English accompanied them home to visit for a while.
Funeral services were held here Tuesday at 3 p.m. for Thomas Robb. The program included multiple songs by the choir, prayers, talks by Alex Matheson Heber Benson D. A. Lamoreaux Clayton Mitchell and J. Leonard Topham, a violin solo by Silas Topham, and rev?erent dedicatory prayers, ending with the cemetery blessing.
Principal A C Hatch and his family left Wednesday morning for Los Angeles to attend the large teachers convention. He will then visit a California school for several weeks of intensive work.
Mrs Laura Gardner and Mrs Fae Dix entertained at Dixs home on Wednesday night for several members of their old Parowan gang that originally numbered eleven.
A load of lumber sawed in Red Canyon along the road to Bryce's was trucked into Cedar this week and offered for twenty five dollars per thousand.
The Rotary luncheon laid plans to install newly elected officers next week at a Cedar Breaks party. Officers include H. E. Petersen president J. N. Smith vice president G. Larson secretary R. J. Shay treasurer and directors Henry Oberhansley and Gayle A. Smith. Lehi M. Jones chaired the public affairs program with Randall L. Jones speaking on town planning. R. M. Greaves of Wheelwright Construction attended as a guest.
Dr. A. L. Graff came back this week from a brief trip to study improved medical methods used in leading clinics and medical schools.
Bids are invited for an early date to erect a new administration building at the BEAC replacing the structure destroyed by fire. The project is described as an administration building rather than a dormitory.
Miss Clara Bentley returns home after school in Salt Lake City with plans to stay through the summer and is now driving a new automobile.
Two Rambouillet rams grown by Bernarr Stubbs for the Smith-Hughes project at Parowan High School sold this week for 70.09 dollars to Mr. Price of Circleville. Price visited with Smith-Hughes instructor BE Grane to view the animals after negotiations led by club work head Mr. Garner.
A Parowan East Ward message from Priesthood Quorum officers calls for all members to attend Sunday School each Sabbath morning to study gospel principles. The note ties attendance to quorum duties and prior weekly quorum meetings.
An early ad from Leigh Furniture & Carpet Company Cedar City Utah touts three top products: a Philco radio at 54.50 a One Minute Washer at 65.00 and a Kelvinator electric refrigerator at 205.09. The copy emphasizes value and customer benefit.
A son and heir was born to Mr and Mrs Ivan Johnson at the county hospital the first of the week.
The article notes Dr. Burton enjoyed a fishing excursion during the week and hints at fortunate outcomes, though specifics remain unclear.
Miss Mary Orton who attended the University of Utah this past winter came home this morning aboard one of the buses.
The East Ward Sunday School will continue with the Temple Work topic next Sunday. All adult ward members are invited to attend.
It is reported that Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Skougard are the happy parents of a new baby born to them during the week.
John R. Robinson of Parago Nah was a business visitor to Paro on Tuesday.
City marshal Moroni Corry and editor Alex Rollo of Cedar City were in town on Monday for official and editorial business matters.
Mrs Ellen Bryner of Salt Lake City spent time with her sister Mrs Luella Adams during the week. The visit highlighted family ties and local social circles.
Mr Albert Marsden was home from Salt Lake City during the week for a brief visit with his people here.
Wim G Ward and his son Orland came home early this week from California bringing back three of Silas Ward's children. Silas and family are reportedly moving to Utah. Emma Morrell Davis visited Cedar this week with sisters and relatives and plans to return to Junction. Claude Harris is home briefly from the Mt Carmen highway oiling project due to rain. Donald and Mrs Hyatt came from Long Beach for a visit but may return after learning one child is ill.
A Cedar City auction gate group plans to move their operation to this city next week. The editor hopes the city will grant a suitable license to make the event worthwhile and to protect local merchants from harm.
Miss Irene Dalton returns home from a several week stay in California as she resumes normal activities.
Thomas W. Robb of Paragonah spent Wednesday on business matters, visiting local contacts and handling errands tied to his trip.
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