09 May 1928
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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1928
Page
1
Wool from Parowan's two main annual harvests nearing shipment promises cash flow for three to four months of stalled payments. About 60 to 75 thousand dollars may move through the valley as hundreds of bags head to the railroad under contracts around 36 to 33 cents a pound.
Governor George H. Dern fills the May Union Pacific Magazine with Utah publicity. The feature extols scenic wonders and industrial growth, noting nine pages of photos and four pages of Union Pacific staff images. It covers irrigation, beets, canneries, mining, livestock, and education, with Utah’s mining lead and diverse resources emphasized.
The Parowan High School graduation, held Friday night in Ward Tabernacle, saw nineteen graduates receive diplomas. Maybr John W. Bentley presented diplomas while President Mac Farlane, S. J. Foster, Superintendent Barlow, Principal Hatch, and Dr. Merrill attended. Dr. Merrill delivered the address to a large Parowan and Paragonah audience. J. B. Decker Jr. was valedictorian, delivering a clear, modern speech on service and effort as the exercises closed a successful school year. The Times also thanks Congressman Don J. Colton for a map of Utah’s reserves and lands, noting its usefulness for national forest, Indian reservations, military reservations, and reclamation projects.
Mr. Engar will arrive early in the week to direct a Summer School of Music with registration opening Tuesday at 4 p.m. Pupils will take daily private lessons in separate rooms under his supervision and practice in groups at intervals.
A misprint led the Times to announce Dr Richards clinic for the seventeenth and eighteenth. The correct dates are May 11 and May 12 when the doctor will visit to examine preschool children for correctable issues. Appointments with Mrs Augusta Adams can be made during these dates locally.
Milo Marsden wraps a strong year at the University of Utah with high marks in academics and basketball. He earned winter months distinctions and was pledged to Sigma Pi, the national social fraternity, this week.
The Union Pacific Magazine targets about 60,000 workers across the Union Pacific System and is distributed to white libraries, clubs, chambers of commerce, industry leaders, and other individuals nationwide. The review highlights the railroad’s history and regional outreach.
Community groups plan a Mother's Day tribute next Sunday May 13 with special programs in Sunday schools. Readings by Florence Joseph and Luella Adams, solo by Ray Garner, discussions by Luella Adams and John Bentley, and a prepared folder for every mother in attendance.
Zion National Park Utah May 16 reports April visitor total 1671 with 1587 arriving by 434 automobiles and 40 stages. season total 5166 up 3180 from last year as flowers bloom in semi arid canyon scenery with mallow Indian paint brush sego lilly columbine and scarlet buglar noted along roads and trails.
A Thursday evening reception at the St George temple home of Aunt Em Gsttam celebrated William T Morris and Eliza May Robinson. Temple workers and friends filled the Cattam home with entertainment headed by Buima Squires.
An appropriation of 350000 by Congress for restoring Bear River Marshes in Northern Utah is approved by President Coolidge. The project aims to revive breeding and feeding grounds for wildfowl, reducing alkali destruction and preserving migratory waterfowl across the region. Mrs Mary Taylor attended her son Wilburns graduation, carrying strong spirit at the event.
Dr Adam Lennion addressed the Junior Seminary class and outlined five truth keys all ending in ation: observation conversation cogitation inspiration and revelation. The engaging program lasted over an hour as graduates received certificates amid a large audience including Stake leaders and carers from Parowan Kanarra Paragonah and Cedar wards.
Parowan marks the Gelder wedding of William H. and Anna Gurr on May 7 at Relief Hall. Relatives and friends attended, with Mina, Orell, and Gail Gurr hosting. The two long tables bore flowers and a grand cake. a feast featured fruit cocktail, chicken pie, roast beef, and more. The bridal party wore silver grey. music and toasts followed, honoring the couple and noting thrift and community spirit.
Warm spell and winds push torrents from canyons across the region. Parowan Creek runs at peak levels, aiding alfalfa and corn irrigation while flooding damages streets. Cedar valley ditches struggle as Coal Creek roars. secondary water rights owners watch ditches fall amid abundant flow.
L. L. Porter of Hatch Utah advertises first class certified seed potatoes for 14 3 4 cents a pound at his farm to benefit farmers in the area. He claims superior seed developed over five years and says potatoes can be marketed cheaper from here than Idaho, urging timely planting and inviting inquiries through his listed contact.
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