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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1920
Page
1
The schedule lists a daybreak salute of three guns under SJ and BE, Boy Scouts hosting events, a 9:30 parade, a 11 AM program, and a grand ball at 10 PM. Participants include the American Legion, Salvation Army, Commercial Club, Bee Hive Girls, and Red Cross, with speeches by L Helon Marsden, Walter Whitehell, Lida Lyman, and Uncle Sam appearances.
A community event calls for residents to attend flag raising and Independence Day activities. Officials emphasize prompt starts, cooperation, and a pleasant celebration for all as the nation marks its birthday. Names listed include Matheson Bentley and Adams Ward among others in the organizing water committee and school groups.
Word arrived Friday that the Beaver Gig woolen mills and water mill were destroyed by fire, likely from spontaneous combustion in a rag chopping machine running at high speed. Loss estimated near 190,000 dollars reported by Kav Topham, a Paragouah crops inspector and Parowan business broker.
Fragmentary Paragonah notes from 1990 report visitors and local life. Names include Charles English Barton Edwards Rogan Baer and Claranca Lamareaux. Mention of a retirement home in Wyoming and a late Thursday evening gathering.
A brief note outlines celebrating Independence Day at home this year with family activities and a focus on safety and snacks.
The Farowan Stake Quarterly conference in Cedar City over the weekend drew large crowds at all sessions. Elders Talmage and Smith spoke with strong interest from attendees as members from church headquarters shared messages and reminiscences about church matters.
Community mourns Joseph Hollingshead who died Sunday after a stroke. Funeral services were held at the Tabernacle Minday sherdoon with speakers Thos Durham Jobo Stevens Morgan Fachards and Ada KeGregor. The deceased, born in the city during its early growth, was a hard Working respected man with a devoted wife and several children.
The Liberty Searm of the Beehive milks took a hike on Friday afternoon. The girls were merry and enjoyed many scenic spots and a pine shaded rest. They were met by Joe and Mable the Beehive keepers who claimed a fish catch but offered no proof, leading to a humorous unverified tale.
Fragmentary report describes individuals in Wyoming and Idaho with vague movements. Names and details are garbled, mentioning Jmc a8a7, Ward, Fisher, Rost Lake, Pillip Benson, Bud Gark, and a Zamna hotel, with no coherent event.
Arthur Joseph reports completion of a summer school session on social leadership proper conduct and dancing. He expresses enthusiasm for raising dance standards and offers free, nontechnical instruction to interested individuals seeking to learn waltz fox trot and related dances.
Hawke and Barn report the Glare property at pear Sommut burned by an unknown origin. Neighbors saw two separate flames and the events appear to be incendiary as a granary and outbuildings were consumed. No water was available to fight the blaze and the house and barn were destroyed.
A fire started by a spark from the engine at the Equitable Co op saw mills destroyed the bank, tool shop, and grate room. It caused considerable loss to the owners with bedding, much food, and tools burned and workmen affected by the clash of the flames.
Announcement warns customers of a scheduled power shutoff next Monday for the entire area. It asks ladies who rely on electricity for washing and ironing to make alternate arrangements and to govern themselves accordingly.
Dr. Borton reports births for the past week in Parowan and Paragona noting a boy born to Mr and Mrs Clarence Lemereaux and a boy to Mr and Mrs Archie Larcoreau. Opera manager Arkhor Joseph says preparations are underway for Fourth of July dances and that dancers may rest assured the feast of fugit will be given Alma Focharda after a month on the coast.
In Parowan Valley the Dex Poges Sen Pany and We ADL Hothouse backed by Dish Power Company plan to attach electrically driven motors to wells. Sixteen motors are installed on Miaagella, boosting water per minute and lowering costs, with 32 more to be added soon. Expected by four to five years to cover the valley from shore Paragonah to Summit, pumping water from underground reservoirs to irrigate cereals and agriculture.
Mr and Mrs L Pinder and others attended the Milford celebration on June 28 and 29. Fanny Gould returned from Fanguttech and visited Boyce Cetpon with a company of trends. Mrs Gurr sold Main Street property to John T Mitchell for rental purposes. Attorney Joseph E Buchards traveled from Salt Lake City to spend the summer with relatives Morgan Rechards and family.
The couple Halterman and Mia Alice Matheson were vows in a Preston wedding. Friends describe the groom as respected and home loving and the bride as a refined young woman devoted to making a beautiful, elegant home. The Times offers hearty congratulations and best wishes for their marriage.
The State Crops and Pest Inspector replied to a petition from Iron County urging control over noxious weeds. The county and its districts will overseen by railroads, water companies, and corporations. they must destroy Canada Thistle Bull Thistle Burdocks Cockleburr White top Morning glory and poison milkweed before seeding. Burdocks and Cocklebur must be uprooted below soil surface before seeding.Olhera to be cut or plowed every seven to ten days from now until September.
Telegram text asks readers to watch for a thief and a blue Hudson Six with license 30225 and engine Na S207, claiming Shen Froyd and Sheri Froyd reported a burglary. Details describe a dark blue car with extra tires and treads. readers urged to call Shen Froyd with any sighting.
Thee Sommers of Resear ya travels to Farowan for a short visit. He attends several meetings and discusses local topics with residents. The trip highlights community outreach and upcoming plans in the area.
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