Old Age Pension Law Faces Local Opposition
Utah Taxpayers Association urges county commissioners to reject the old age pension plan seen as pauperizing the elderly and expanding state welfare. They argue the bill lacks supervision, would burden budgets without public hearings, and contradict social welfare workers. The note cites Governor Dern and calls for individualized aid over standardized payments.
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England
America
Utah
Waspayers Association
Np County Commissioners
Dern
Hel
Taxpayers Association
John T Mitchell Observes Eightieth Birthday
John T Mitchell celebrated his eightieth birthday with family gathered at his home. The event occurred Sunday in the city, marking four score years of his life amid reflections on his business and political activities. His grandson John Mitchell Hen, turning twenty four, joined the family birthday dinner at Mrs Joan H Gurr's home.
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John F. Mitch
MA Mitchell
Parowan Airty Peard
John Mitchell Henpon
Joan H. Gurr
Scott Matheson to Teach at University of Utah
The article notes Scott M Matheson has accepted a position as assistant professor in a University of Utah department for next year. It mentions his Chicago home, his family, Adele, LeRoy HL Coz, and My ir, with Parowan and a midweek incident referenced in a Fragile, personal tone.
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Scott Matheson
University OF Utah
Scott M. Matheson
Bia
Meade Chicago
Dan
Adele
County Superintendent Re employed by School Board
The County School Board reelected N. J. Bartow as superintendent for two more years starting July 1, amid approval of next year’s teacher list and tentative budget. The meeting also covered transportation bids for the far county and noted bids would be reconsidered later.
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Ion County
N. J. Bartow
Barlow
County Auditor Rowley Complimented By Press Association
County Auditor W Clair Rowley was praised by C Epperson president of the Utah State Press Association for Iron County’s annual financial statement. The letter dated April 23 1928 commends the report read in the Parowan Times April 17 1928 and says it will serve as a model for counties that have not complied with statutes.
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W. Clair Rowley
C. 4. Epperson
Utah, State Press Association
Iron County
Rowley
Epperson
Tron County
Parowan Times
Reperttully
Utah State Press Avs'n
Parowan Wards Dominate MLA Day Contest Results
Parowan Wards swept multiple events at the State MLA Day contest in Cedar City. West Ward took first in the M Men’s Public Speaking and the Last Ward won in the Double Mixed Quartet, while East Ward’s Adrian Adams nearly matched the top, and Cedar Third Ward captured several events. The day featured strong participation, a luncheon for officers, and plans for a district meet in St George on May 1. Mrs. Watching announced the birth of a baby daughter at Counts hospital.
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Parowan
Cedar City
West Ward
Byron Adams
Weat
Adrian Adams
East Ward
St George
District Court to Convene Here on Monday May 6
District Court for the county will convene here next Monday morning with Judge Cox on the bench. The calendar lists fewer than forty cases, most carried from prior terms, including several criminal matters against Horat, McKnight, Nelson, Bryant, Murie, Barnet Forbes, and Brown. Civil actions include Cedar City Home Building Society vs Ralph Watson and Orlando W. Adamson et al, plus a quiet title suit to establish ownership of disputed land. A jury is ordered for the term as needed by the court.
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Distriet Court
Cox
Hays
Albert L. Horat
Stanley McKnight
Nelson
Bryant
Ernest Murie
Barnet W. J. Forbes
Lu. Brown
Cedar City
Cedar
City Home Building Society
Ralph, Watson
Orlando W. Adama
James Benson
Watchy
West Ward Relief Holds Interesting Meeting
Special to the Times the West Ward Relief Society held a Tuesday afternoon meeting. Stake officers reported on the April general conference and central Relief Society matters. Barbara M Adams led the session with reports on social work theology classes teacher training and literature while LaVerne Hyatt Edna Hatch and others contributed musical readings and remarks.
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West Ward Relief Society
Barbara M. Adams
Nellie Af. Clark
Della Marsden
Maude
Dalton
Hulata T. Orton
LaVerne Hyatt
Edna Hatch
Stake
Barbara M. Ardams
Relief Society
Primary to Future Operetta Slated for May Day Postponed
The Wout Ward Primary organization planned an operetta titled An Away Bang to celebrate May Day. The event was postponed due to meningitis fears, with a new presentation date to be announced soon. Officers and teachers urge everyone to attend.
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Wout
Whicch
Scenic Zion Mount Carmel Road Linked to Great Attraction
A new highway will connect Zion National Park and Mount Carmel in Southern Utah, creating a premier scenic route for Union Pacific tours. The route shortens trips between Zion and Bryce Canyon, Zion and the Grand Canyon, and includes a nine mile tunnel with five gallery stopping points. The project, completed by government and state engineers with the National Park Service, aims to draw travelers to the region and its famed parks.
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Zion National Park
Mt. Carmel
Utah
Union Pacific
Grand Canyon
Bryce and
Zion National Parks
Iil
Zion
Bryce
Grand
Toma
Zion Nationsl Park
Wool moving day sparks Cedar City sale rumors
Reported this week that the Gould shearing corral and some Cedar City lots were sold. Middleton of FW Mid dleton, buying for Draper & Co. of Boston, declined to confirm prices but rumors placed Lundgren and Luodelt at 30¢. Dizzle clips sold at 27–28¢, with Middleton hinting at further purchases and no sales yet by Parowen wool-growers. Middleton also reportedly bought the Edgar Lowder mohair clip.
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Saveral
Gould Shearing Corral
St Cedar C.ty
FW. Middleton
Draper & Co
Boston
Mr. Middleton
Cedar City
Lundgren
Luodelt
Parowen
Middleton
Anniversary of Priesthood Restoration Observed May Twelfth
Parowan Wards and Latter Day Saints churches mark the centennial of the Aaronic Priesthood restoration on May 15. Church authorities urge proper observances with Sunday school and Sacrament Meeting on May 12 and a social program on May 14. Local leaders have begun plans and assignments with more details coming next week.
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Parowan
John the Baptist
Joseph Smith
Oliver Cowdrey
Cedar Seminary Commencement Set for Next Sunday
The Cedar City L. D. S. Seminary will hold its graduation next Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Second Ward Chapel. Principal Gustave Q. Larson announced that Anthony W. Ivane of the First Presidency will deliver the address. All Cedar Wards will skip regular sacrament meeting to attend, and the public is invited. enrollment in the Seminary Union is about 170, with roughly 70 percent of high school and 80 percent of junior college students.
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Cedar City L. D
Second Ward
Gustave Q. Larson
Anthony W. Ivane
Church
Ceder
Larson
Unio
Alumni Association Plans Annual Meet at Parowan
The Parowan school alumni association plans its annual meet for Thursday May 16 with about 150 members invited. The banquet is at 7 p.m. in the banqueting room of the Recreation Hall and the dance will follow. Mr and Mrs George Frith arrived from Caletta due to the illness of George's father and regret the necessary trip.
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Phang Ara
Parsowanble School
Friedda
Banat
George Frith
Ca Leta
George
Mrrth
Parowanegalo
County Attorney Lunt Appointed to Federal Post
County Attorney Geo Hunter Lunt is set to resign as County Attorney and Cedar City city attorney as he becomes Assistant United States District Attorney for Utah. The appointment, effective June 1, is likely to be made by U S District Attorney Charles R Hollingsworth with support from Senator Emerton. If confirmed, Lunt will relocate to Salt Lake City, and his local practice and offices will end. The county may appoint a successor at the May 13 meeting, with Ruben J Stay and John M Foster as likely candidates. H C Parcells and Parowan City Attorney Durham Morris are also eligible. The Cedar City claim to the County Attorney post may influence selection, and former county attorney Shay’s withdrawal from both offices is noted.
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Geo. Hunter Lunt
Cedar City
Lunt
U. S
Emoot
Lutt
Sal Lake City
R. J. Shay
Hollingsworth
Salt Lake City
Ruben J. Stay
John M. Foster
H. C. Parcells
Parowan City
Durham Morris
Shay
Luut
Washington County
Times
Relief Society Honors Member on Birthday
The Relief Society paid homage to Mrs. Sarah Taylor Orton on her forty fourth birthday with a social afternoon at her home. About thirty members attended. The program included sentiments and musical numbers, followed by refreshments brought by attendees. They extended birthday wishes and appreciation for the remembrance.
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Relief Society
The
West Ward Relief Society
Sarah Teylor Orton
Orton
Aho
Van Burens Dive to Intermountain Title
The Van Burens are named diving champions after winning the Intermountain meet in Salt Lake City. The Deseret News notes photos of the event and praises the champions as rising from the local community, with emphasis on the achievements of young residents.
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van Burens
Deseret Newn
Carrie
Fisles
Gordon van Buren
Panvy
Intermountain Reelan
Salt Towe City
Tavowsa
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