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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1928
Page
4
Mayor Eugene Christensen says work on a two story city administration building will start soon. The 50 by 35 foot structure will be near the current jail on the Knell block border and will house city equipment storage and offices for city officials.
Cedar prepares a large Fourth of July event featuring fireworks and concessions. The town invites residents from nearby communities to join the celebration and enjoy the festivities.
County Attorney Shay and partner Guy Odin report a new pump well on their Cedar area farm producing three to four hundred gallons of water per minute. The venture signals stronger farming interest and local development.
Couty Superintendent Barlow returned Monday evening from the Rotary Convention in Minneapolis. He says the event was very interesting and probably one of the biggest peace conventions ever held with over seven hundred overseas delegates and a large U.S. Rotarian turnout.
Sheriff Leigh and two federal prohibition officers spent Monday and Tuesday in the West end of the county searching for eighteenth amendment violators. They reported the area appears dry in more ways than one and the federal men decided to return to more populous state centers for better rewards.
Miss Darby of Minneapolis travels to Cedar City for a few days with her sister Mrs Tre harn Leigh. They and the Sheriff's family returned at the start of the week from an enjoyable outing at the Grand Canyon.
G. H. Bergstrom of the Bergstrom Co. made a business trip to Salt Lake City the first of the week.
A high class concert is set for next Sunday evening in the new second ward chapel. Proceeds will be used to complete payments on the pipe organ.
Summit NCIES announces Cantata A Jolly Petite Party to raise funds for a new piano in the Ward Meeting house. Mr and Mrs Bert Farnsworth visit Salt Lake City relatives, Leland Dalley welcomes a first son on June 16, and Mrs Lynn Cowdell with baby from Los Angeles spend the summer with J P Dalley. N C Madsen travels to Grand Canyon with Berpell and Wilmer while Moroni Dalley recovers at home from rheumatism and other troubles.
Mrs. Eliza Mortensen Jiedquist departed yesterday for her home in tro vo following a two week stay with relatives here. She traveled with her party and was warmly bade farewell by local friends.
This week we recognize subscribers and renewals honored in our roll of honor. Names include Richard A. Thorley Cedar City Western Wool Exchange Los Angeles California Chester Stubbs Tarowan Joseph Allen Parowan Roy Hyatt Parowan Thomas Fisher Carol Michigan.
Messrs. P. Cc. Van Buren and John H. Pendleton visited from Ogden and Ileber City on a short business trip the first of the week. Mr Van planned to improve his residence here to rent it to a local teacher. Miss Arvilla Day, who studied at U. A. C. last winter, is home for summer vacation.
Mr Thomas DB Adams has a swell new Ohismobile the last few days in place of his old one.
Miss Isora Taylor accompanied Mrs. Gera L. Mortensen as a bus passenger bound for California last week. She plans to stay indefinitely if she secures suitable work and would return after a three to four week visit if she cannot find employment.
Clarence Stubbs returned from California a short time since after spending the winter there and is now back in the local area.
The M I A Chorus will perform a winning number at the concert in Yedar City next Sunday evening. The event is described as a highlight of the community music scene with local attendance expected.
The Child Welfare Bureau announces io dine tablets for goiter prevention among preschool children. Tablets cost a half cent each when bought in thirty or more, available from Mrs. Della Marsden or Mrs. Agguate D. Adams. The effort targets early protection as schools combat the issue in older children continues. Additional local notes include updates on residents and community garden praise.
Provo resident Frank Gay was in Parowan yesterday seeking a plea and arranging payment to the Times force at an agreeable rate.
Several boys who have hot stood colts are beginning to get them in condition for races this fall. Indications now show they will have to take them elsewhere to run them, as there is no local track.
Mrs Lovina Mickelson Redd of San Juan County has been visiting for several days and was joined by her husband at the start of the week. They plan to return home by automobile this week.
Bishop Marsden announced in Sacrament meeting that next Sunday will be Fast day and stated baptismal services will be held at one o'clock on Saturday if there are any applicants.
From Salt Lake Papers we learn Mrs Rose Hyatt has passed the State Board examination for a hair dresser and marceller. Her husband says she expects to be home within a week. Mr Mark Tuttle, former state writer and current executive secretary at the General Contractors Association, visited Par swan on business and to gauge local political sentiment.
Miss Irene Mortensen departs for Ogden where relatives reside and employment awaits, reportedly secured through Anton Pendleton. Miss Mary Adams returns home from East Lake City, where she taught last winter. Parowan Auto Company advertises a large tire price reduction on Forestons tires.
Miss Clara Stevens is visiting Milford as a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. St. Marri, staying for an informal visit and social calls.
Public hearing on the 1928 29 budget of Iron County School District will be held from 1 to 230 PM on Saturday June 3 1928 at the Board of Education office in Cedar City Janet Rollo Clerk signs notice of hearing
Bishop Marsden traveled to Salt Lake City in a Chrysler during a recent M I A chorug trip. He stopped in Provo to fuel seven gallons, reporting 28 miles per gallon based on miles driven and gallons used with witnesses aboard this trip.
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