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Newspaper

Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1926

Page

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County Commission Holds Brief May Meeting

The May meeting of the Board of County Commissioners adjourned at noon after brief business. Robert S. Simkins of Cedar City was appointed County Road Supervisor with Lorin Smith as deputy. An appropriation of 100 was approved to aid the International Association of Identification convention in Cedar City. Lift EB Sery Claude Urie and Thllman Dalley were chosen to meet New Castle residents for a joint road improvement project.

Board of County Commissioners Adams Williams and Levy Leigh Shay Dailey Arie Robert S. Simkins Cedar City Lorin Smith Lift EB Sery Claude Urie Thllman Dalley New Castle

Milk and Honey for Parowan Valley Industries

A Parowan Valley note urges developing dairying and a local creamery while promoting beekeeping. The writer promotes bees as profitable, low maintenance, and suggests hiring a skilled keeper if needed to boost crops and home-grown prosperity in Utah’s Bee-Hive State.

Paroway Valley Utah Parowan Valley

Musical program for M. I. A. preliminary

The preliminary program for the M. I. A. Meeting next Sunday evening will consist entirely of musical numbers. Violin Duet Silas Topham and Clayton Dalton. Solo Howard Burt. Mixed Duet Trene Johnson and Glenna Ward. Ladies Quartet Alice Clark and Company. Public invited.

Venirg Silas S Topham Clayton Dalton Howard Burt Fiang Trene Johnson Glenna Ward Alice Clark

Program arranged for meeting of Gleaners

The next Gleaner Girla meeting is set for Monday night at Miss Jene Johnsons fourone with Renaming by Ann Taylor a violin solo by Gertrude Beniley a piano selection and Ilene Johnson reading a chapter of Mother Mason

Gleaner Girla Jene Johnson Ann Taylor Gertrude Beniley Ilene Johnson Mother Mason

New Presbyterian Church To Be Dedicated In Cedar City

A new Presbyterian chapel completed in Cedar City will be dedicated Sunday morning May 16. Reverend Elmer P. Geiser will charge the service and Dr. A B Keller of New York City will deliver the dedicatory address. Public invited. services begin at 11 a.m.

Mother of Five Dies After Stomach Cancer Operation

Mrs. Rosella Lavina Bentley wife of George E Bentley and mother of five died Saturday night at County Hospital after surgery for stomach cancer. She was born April 17, 1884 in this city and survived by her husband four sons a daughter three sisters and three brothers. Funeral service was held Monday at the tabernacle with Bishop L N Marsden Jr presiding.

Rosella Lavina Rose) Bentley George E. Bentley Paa Green Macfarlane Tabernacle L. N. Marsden Jr Simon A. Matheson Walter C. Mitchell H. L. Adams John Stevens Henry Lusathua Green Gillies Dlinersville

Big Cedar City Social Brings Local Leaders Together

About a hundred business farmers and professionals attended the Cedar City Chamber of Commerce hosted atHotel El Escalante for a strictly stag get together. Dr J W Bergstrom presided. talks covered pumping for irrigation livestock dairying alf alfa seed and the newcomer's viewpoint.

Hotel el Escalante Cedar City Chamber of Commerce Wilford Day Kamen L. Jones Hannah Hargrave Grimshaw Jack Wright Beth Leigh

Prohibition Director Richards Leaves City for Utah

Mr Joseph E Richards Federal Prohibition director for Utah visited the city last week and began improvements at a local residence including removing a fence and laying cement walks to the street before receiving a wire calling him back to Salt Lake City. He hopes to return to complete the work.

Joseph E. Richards Utah Our City Salt Lake City

Pareowan Plant Supplying Dixie Power Customers

Dixie Power Co has been drawing electricity from Pareowan municipal plant since connections were completed last week under a city council contract. The deal guarantees the city $250 if 200 horsepower is available, with excess usage billed at the same rate, as Woodhouse notes the plant runs well though the wood pipe shows neglect by the installer. He commends Matheson and local supervisor for support in protecting the line.

Dixie Power Co Pareowan Municipal Light and Power Plant Power Co Woodhouse Matheson

Parowan High School Debaters Take Second in Semi finals

Parowan High School earned second place in the semi finals at Snow Normal College Ephraim this week debuting against Monroe Mant and Tintie. Judges split votes with Monroe receiving seven for Farowan six and Mant two for Tintie. The Parma of Parowan’s team showed strength against experienced Monroe debaters, earning praise for their season.

South Sevier Monroe Parowan High School Snow Normal College Ephham Mant Tintie The Farowan High

Cedar City Liquor Violation Fines Upheld for Man

Mr George Nelson was fined 125 in Cedar City Justice Court on possession and manufacture of intoxicating liquor charges. His wife, similarly charged, was released. The case arose from a raid by local officers and undercover federal agents who found a still and other illicit evidence. Both defendants pleaded not guilty.

George Nelson Justice Court of Cedar City Federal Prohibition Department

Local movers and property changes noted in town

Mr. C. L. Pinder was in town on his regular trip. BR. L. Fenton bought the Gould property in the northeast, with final papers drawn by Attorney Hancock and a price just under 1500 dollars. Dr. D. A. McGregor and family from St George headed toward the State Capitol. The Parowan crowd attended a Cedar City social. The Mercantile adds lawn beautification efforts. Mrs. Harold R. Juenisch, born Olive Evans, visits from Los Angeles to see her parents Mr. and Mrs. Evans.

BR. L. Fenton Gould Hancock D. A. McGregor St. George Here The State Harold R. Juenisch Olive Evans Los Angeles F. ¥. Evans

Relief Society Doings Include Sewing Quilting and Mother's Day Program

Last Tuesday afternoon relief societies of both wards held a joint work meeting with bone sewing and quilting. A Mother's Day program featured duets by Carol Adams and Alice Clark readings by Barbara Matheson and a short recitation by Mrs. Morris Lyman's daughter. Pangies were handed to each mother at entry. Next Tuesday West Ward sisters meet for a literary lesson with Gwen M Gurr discussing Joan Billers life. Officers plan a brief follow up with Relief Teachers.

Carol Adams Alice Clark Barbara Matheson Morris Lyman West Ward Gwen

I Took Him by the Hand Poem of Compassion

A speaker recalls guiding a troubled youth from an unstable home in a compassionate duet. The boy reveals a dead mother and a father who drinks, yet the narrator pledges support. Over time the youth grows into a man of honor, and their bond remains strong.

Child Health Clinic Set With Dr Richards Visit

Mrs. L. J. Adams announces a two day health clinic for preschool children by Dr. A. Y. Richards on the 19th and 20th. Last year clinics drew 80 well children, prompting a longer session this time. Mothers urged to bring children for examination and care.

Decker Lad Dies in Salt Lake City Hospital

Darwin Decker ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Vivian B G Decker former residents of this city died in a Salt Lake City hospital after a fall ill last October with pneumonia and rheumatic complications. The community extends heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved parents in their loss.

Salt Lake City Decker

B Y U Band Concert Delights Parowan Audience

Parowan residents enjoyed a fine B Y U Band concert under Mr Robert Sauer at the school auditorium followed by a dance. The F A N Club organized the event and received a small share of proceeds. The program featured cornet duet saxophone and vocal solos as well as standard band numbers and an orchestra for the dance portion.

Robert Sauer F. A. N. Club

Prohibition Official Probes Local Vanilla Shipments

Federal Prohibition Director Joseph E Richards advised the County Attorney's office a careful check will be made on vanilla shipments to this locality to identify those responsible for quantities used for beverage purposes.

Joseph E. Richards

Parowan High Student Heads to State Track Meet

Orland Ward left for Salt Lake City to represent Parowan High at the state track and field meet as the school's sole entrant. After the meet he will travel to Oregon to join brother Silas, who reportedly has a job waiting. Meanwhile Roy Nazer's child remains critically ill with bronchitis but showed some improvement on Tuesday.

Orland Ward Salt Lake City Parowan High School Falis Orland Salt Lake Oregon Silas Roy Nazer

District Attorney Lunt argues cases before Supreme Court

District Attorney George N. Lunt was in Salt Lake City yesterday arguing two cases before the Supreme Court. The good feed on our streets tempts people to expose animals, and a mean man may let dig animals out after neighbors sleep, risking gardens and trees. Mr Earl Clark arrived from New Castle on a brief business trip the past week.

George N. Lunt Salt Lake City Supreme Court Earl Clark New Castle

Gleaner Girls Enjoy Pleasant Farm Outing

The Gleaner Girls rode to John H. Pendleton's farm Friday evening for a chicken roast. They cooked over bake ovens, enjoyed a supper line of sandwiches and pickles, and spent the night dancing, joking, and singing before returning home.

John H. Pendleton

Car Turns Over At Sixty Five On Highway Near Cedar City

Two Cedar City youths Thorley and Mackelprang escaped death when their buggy at about sixty five miles per hour overturned after passing Albert Matheson driving the Durant gix at over sixty. They suffered only slight bruises and scratches in the startling wreck.

Cedar City Thorley Mackelprang Albert Matheson

Aaronic Priesthood Plans Sunday Sacrament Program

The two wards will join for a Sunday afternoon Sacrament meeting. The Aaronic Priesthood will present music and readings including true to the Faith, stories of the first vision and Moroni, duties of deacon through priest, readings from Doctrine and Covenants Section 13, and songs like I'll Serve the Lord While I Am Young and Hope of Israel. The program concludes with a benediction.

Fr Sacrament Emerson Adams Angel Prieats Albert Mitchell Angel Moroni Adrien Adams John the Baptist Claude Orton van Orton Dean Mitchell Elden Smith Clayton Dalton Josph Stevens

Adavos Welcome Baby Boy At Home

Mr and Mrs Joseph B Adavos announce the birth of a baby boy at their home born one day last week expressing family happiness about the new arrival.

Joseph B. Adavos

Convention Highlights From Cedar City Meeting

Mrs H C Parcella attended the convention of Women s Clubs in Cedar City as a representative of the F A N Club. Mrs Levi Edgar Young of the General Federation of Women s Clubs traveled from Salt Lake City for the event. Parcells reports the gathering very enjoyable and profitable.

H. C. Parcella Cedar City F. A. N. Club

Mr Delbert Smith Family Move to Ponguiteh

Mr Delbert Smith and family relocate to Ponguiteh this week to care for his father Alma Barney who is bereaved. Smith expects to seek employment there and has arranged for the Times to be sent to their new address.

Delbert Smith Ponguiteh Smith Alma Barney Mrr. Smith Times

Baby Boy Born to Mr and Mrs Roscoe Guyman

Mr and Mrs Roscoe Guyman announce the birth of a baby boy within the week, greeting their newest family member.

Gates Burt’s son Shows Slight Improvement After Pneumonia

The couple announced their little boy, previously critically ill with pneumonia, was somewhat better at the start of the week. No hospital details or exact dates are provided.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Commission New Presbyterian Church Messia Thomas Fred Gilling Beaver County Susanna Wood Elsie Kresler Minersville Elizabeth Grisman Silver City Ening Depaters Mr. C. L. Pinder Capitol Messrs P. A. Clark Scott Day John W. Benkey WW. W. Mitchell Parowab Lovel J. S&s. P. Bowler Guntock, Utal Decker Lad Salt Lake Hospital B. Y. U. Band Gleaner Aaronic Priesthood Str Roscoe Guyman
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