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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1932
Page
1
Mayor Ivan Decker urges continued cleanup and beautification efforts in Parowan designating this year as a clean-up year. He notes the campaign’s advantages and that this could be a prosperous period for residents while unemployed.
A throng from Parowan and nearby towns attended the Parowan Iligi school graduation for thirty five students. Principal A C Hatch was absent due to his mother's illness. Durham Morris presided and presented the graduates to the school board. The program featured an invocation by Thomas W. Jones, a Schubert suite by the orchestra, a valedictory by Saudra Joseph, remarks by Gustave O. Larson, songs by high school girls, and band selections.
With the opening of the Bank of southern Utah Parley E Anderson is cashier and oversees liquidation of the Bank of Iron County from here instead of Cedar City Me Anderson continues as examiner in charge at 100 dollars monthly Riley C Draper as assistant will receive 175 dollars monthly but no hotel or mileage expenses for Cedar City duties Mrs Mary Mitchell left this week to visit California
County Republicans held a harmonious convention in Cedar City last Saturday naming delegates and alternates to the State convention in Ogden. County chairman Kamen L. Jones presided. S. J. Foster kept minutes as the action was recorded.
Southern Utah Dairy Co will stop mailing small checks for balances under $1.00. Patrons must call at the factory to collect or have the amount added to the next period. The firm also plans a door removal for easier access and studies refrigeration upgrades. John W. Pendleton joined a Dixie Power Co study trip to East Lake City for modern methods. Expansion of feeds and food product sales is being considered, though no final action yet.
The East Ward Mutual Improvement Association announces a closing social to mark the season’s end. The event Tuesday evening at the Recreation hall features an old clothes affair with participants wearing their oldest garments. A short program followed by dances and refreshments is planned to ensure broad participation.
City Council and fields committee agreed last night on a plan to use a fence parallel to the gravel trap bank to divert high waters flow. The system aims to deposit gravel and silt before reaching irrigation ditches, protecting the city and reducing ditch work. A compromise was reached after irrigation engineer L M Winsor advised on ground conditions. The council also decided to adopt a modern bookkeeping system.
Utah observes national Egg Week May 1 7 sponsored by the National Poultry Council. Harry Grass chairs Utah observances with cooperation from chambers clubs schools and state colleges to promote poultry industry growth and egg consumption. Utah now exports about 10 million dollars in eggs and related products annually as education and outreach events continue.
The West Ward Relief Society announces its annual All Mothers Birthday celebration on Tuesday May 10 at 2 pm in the Recreation Hall. Events include singing prayer talks music and a theatre piece with refreshments served afterward. All mothers and fathers over sixty are special guests and invitations are extended to all mothers.
After four months closed the Bank of Southern Utah in Ced ar City resumed operations with a large celebration. The event drew state and local dignitaries and featured a festive program, with the bank illuminated and crowds depositing funds in the first hour amid cheers and sirens.
Zion National Park will open May 15 with the Lodge. Bryce Lodge opens June 1. Canyon National Park builds a new cabin camp costing about 23009 dollars with a central cafeteria, to start in about three weeks and operate by June. Early auto visitors use an outside camp with improving road access. Travel in 1932 shows signs of recovery after an 8.4 percent decline to April 30.
The local Parent Teachers Association led by Mrs Belle Empey seeks to retain L Walter Peterson as band and orchestra director this summer. They arranged for him to stay at a nominal fee and appealed to band member families for support, with a further notice about Peterson’s announcement appearing in another column.
Parowan East Ward will appoint a new Bishopric next Sunday after the transfer of Bishop J. Clayton Mitchell to Salt Lake City for a banking position. The Stake Presidency and high council have selected the new bishopric, with public announcement planned for Sunday.
Iron County School district held a regular session naming Ming Janet Rollo district treasurer with no salary increase after resignations. The board approved a Cedar City iron fireman stoker, Parowan and Paragonah boiler plans, and appointed janitors for Parowan, Cedar City, and Paragonah for the coming year.
Sincere thanks is extended to relatives who were considerate during our father’s illness and sympathetic after his death. Your affection and condolence will be long appreciated. JOHN H. GURR'S CHILDREN.
Walter Peterson head of the high school music department announces summer group instruction in band and orchestra instruments for 1.50 per student for seven weeks. Classes meet Mondays and Thursdays with band practice Monday and Thursday evenings at 8. Townspeople who play instruments are invited to join. payment can be made in produce eggs or other items if money is unavailable. Interested players should report next Monday.
Coghlan, arrested in Nephi for issuing a worth less check for 357.50 to Petty Motor Co., pleaded guilty before Judge Cox. He drove away with a used car and was intercepted later after bank check validity failed. He was sentenced to one to three years in the state penitentiary.
John Henry Gurr, 67, longtime community figure, died Saturday afternoon April 30 at 3:16 at the family residence from a stroke. He leaves a widow Gweylolyn M. Gurr and eight children from a former wife. Funeral Monday at 2 pm in the West Ward chapel with Bishop H. L. Adamos presiding. Speakers included George Topham and Walter C. Mitchell. Burial at the cemetery followed a large turnout from local and nearby communities.
The Parowan Stake holds its quarterly conference this weekend with meetings at the West Ward chapel starting 2 p m Saturday. A priesthood session and a women’s meeting follow at 8 p m then morning afternoon and evening sessions Sunday. Three general church authorities are expected including Dean Milton Bennion.
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