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Newspaper

Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1930

Page

8

City Council approves short-term loan and blocks long-term power deal

At a special meeting the City Council arranged to borrow 15000 dollars via tax anticipation notes from Deseret National Bank Salt Lake City at six percent. They rejected Union Pacific land plans near Westside Main Street and refused Dixie Power Co a 25 year lights contract citing current conditions.

Deseret National Bank Salt Lake City Union Pacific System Utah Parks Co Coal Creek Main Street Dixie Power Co Fit

Debated Sewer District Plans Stir Local Opinion

Residents discuss the proposed sewer district with opinion split. Opposition is active as supporters and critics weigh the timing and impact of installing a new sewer system.

Rotary Club reports Salt Lake City district convention

Members of the Rotary Club who attended the district convention in Salt Lake City last week spoke at the weekly luncheon on Tuesday. Speakers included W. R. Palmer, Clas. B. Petty, B. J. Foster, R. L. Jones and N. J. Barlow. The standout was Private Pete’s speech on International Peace, broadcast by radio.

Rotary Club Salt Lake City W. R. Palmer Clas. B. Petty

Mr J H Davis Hospitalized After Hernia Operation

Mrs J H Davis a U P passenger is in the hospital this week convalescing from a recent operation for hernia.

J. H. Davis U. P

Bergstrom Company Buyer Visits Salt Lake City

Mr Henry Bergstrom of the Bergstrom Company traveled to Salt Lake City during the week to purchase new equipment for their beauty parlor business.

Henry Bergstrom The Bergstrom Company Salt Lake City

Insurance writers return from Arizona and New Mexico

George A. Mitchell and Willard Corry came back this week after seven to eight weeks abroad writing insurance in Arizona and New Mexico.

Messrs George A. Mitchell Willard Corry Arizona New Mexico

Chamber delegation seeks daily mail from Oden officials

A Chamber of Commerce group led by President John F. Fuller and including Erastus L. Jones Randall L. Jones R. J. Shay and Gordon Halverson visited Oden during the week to press mail service officials for daily delivery between Iron Washington and Kane Counties. They left without a decision but remain hopeful and will continue efforts.

Chamber of Commerce John F. Fuller Erastus L. Jones Randall L. Jones R. J. Shay Gordon Halverson Oden Mail Servias Iron Washington Kane

City Rejects curb sign request to protect appearance

An El Escalante service station request to place an electric curb sign was rejected. A ruling barred signs not supported by the building line to prevent visual deterioration. Cedar Service Co. already has such a sign, prompting the decision.

el Escalante Cedar Service Co

Birthday milestones and a college graduate in Iron County

John L. Jones of Enoch celebrated his 89th birthday with family gathering. R J Bryant of Cedar City marked his 60th birthday in a similar gathering. Leland Dalley of Summit graduates from Utah Agricultural College with a Bachelor of Science in agronomy. John Isbell excelled as a trap shooter at Richfield, aiding a Cedar City team victory. Elk Lodge plans a large birthday celebration Saturday night.

Iron County John L. Jones Enoch R. J. Bryant Cedar City Leland Dalley Summit Utah Agricultural College John Isbell Richfield Competiton Elkd Lodge

Lister Couple Buy Ford. Plan Indefinite Oklahoma Visit

Mr and Mrs Edgar Lister purchased a new Ford coupe from Petty Motor Co and left for Oklahoma last Sunday to visit Mrs Lister's parents there indefinitely.

Mr. and Myre Edgar Lister Petty Motor Co Oklahoma

Sheep Shearing party heads home from Mineravifile

Mr. W. R. Edwards Lelland Heap Clifford Topham and B. J. Open shaw returned from Mineravifile where they have been shearing sheep for game time. Edwards plans to depart for Great Falls Montana on June first to continue shear work.

W. R. Edwards Lelland Heap Clifford Topham B. J. Openshaw Mineravifile Great Falle Montana

Robingon Couple Attend Graduation at B A C

Mr and Mrs H B Robingon attended graduation exercises at the B A C last Friday May 16 where their daughter Myda graduated 42 from the College.

H. B. Robingon Ie B. A. C Myda Graduat

Corry family visits with Airs cty's mother Mrs Deborah

The Corry family and Lulu Corry spent Wednesday visiting in town with Airs city’s mother Mrs Deborah Ro ningon.

Irs Lulu Corry Cty Deborah Roningon

Local travelers visit Henrietteville figures and relatives

Mrs Eliza Barton and Mr Cyril Partner went to Henrietta last Saturday with Floyd McBride who bought a car. They visited his sister Mrs Fern Wille who lives in Henrietteville.

Eliza Barton Andrg Cyril Henrieville Floyd McBride Floyd Fern Wille

Davenport and Barton Attend Parowan Funeral

Mr and Mrs W T Davenport and Mrs W P Barton attended the funeral services of Mrs Anplegale Juse Sunday in Parowan.

W. T. Davenport W. P. Barton Anplegale Juse Parowan

Faragonah Club Votes to Stock 83,000 Fish

The Faragonah Fish and Game club met Monday night to decide on fish stocking. They approved releasing 83,000 fish into the Fed Creek Reservoir.

Faragonah

Mrs Lister Family Visit From Panguitch

Mrs. Gertrude Lister and her family are visiting her parents from Panguitch.

Gertrude Lister Panguitch

Miss Effie Robinson Teaches In Salina Returns Home

Miss Effie Robinson returns from Salina Utah where she taught the past winter. She will remain this summer then return to Salina to teach again next year.

Effie Robinson Salina Utah

Uncle Tom Robb Regains Health After Illness

Uncle Tom Robb, previously gravely ill for some time, shows improvement and mobility. He is two years old, and his birthday was May 16th.

Tom Robb

Business House Sued Over Advertising Contract

Arthur Joseph of Paro wan Mercantile Co. is summoned in a Salt Lake City court in a suit over an advertising contract for a film service. A local show house sold installment notes to fund the ads, then the film company failed to honor the contract, leaving note buyers to collect. The piece urges spending ad money with the home town newspaper.

Arthur Joseph Parowan Mercantile Co Salt Lake City Times

Fugitive Justice Suspect Linked to Buckhorn Tragedy

Information from Sevier County officials ties Leater Thomas Stanlitz, the accident victim, to fugitive status in Richfield for alleged violations of prohibition statutes. He is suspected of similar offenses during weeks near Buckhorn.

Sheriff's Office Sevier County Leater Thomas Stanlitz Buckhorn Flat Richfield Buckhorn

Cheese Factory Adds Vat With One-Week Capacity

A new cheese factory vat with 1 060 pounds capacity handles weekly input as 6 100 pounds are poured in once a week. The aup ply has grown to fill just under the vat’s capacity.

Local News Notes On Injury And Recovery

Principal A G C Hatch has endured ten days of back pain from lifting wood in the canyon. Keith Datton, son of Mr and Mrs Ted Dalton, broke his forearm in two places after a fence fall. he is recovering and back at play.

A. GC. Hatch Keith Datton Ted Dalton Keith

Pomona Pump Installed at Rex C Ward Property

Jas W Barton Mesars and Samuel Robb with Mrs Robb visited the County Commissioners from Paragonal for business matters. EL M Colvin of Cedar City installed a 425 gallon Pomona Westinghouse pew pump at Rex C Ward's, the first Pomona pump in the valley. The pump runs smoothly and is expected to perform well.

Mesars Jas. W. Barton Samuel Robb A. D. Robb Paragonal EL. M. Colvin Cedar City Rex C. Ward Mr. Ward Mr. Colvin

Mrs Adams Returns Home After Operation Visit in Milford

Mrs L J Adams came home from the hospital last week feeling well after an operation. Miss Afton Adams is visiting for a few days with her sister Mrs Sicomer Chilton in Milford.

L. J. Adams Afton Adams Mrs. Sicomer Chilton Milford

Milford residents share brief family update and travel

Mrs. Sarah Connell and her daughter Mrs. Jean Jones are in Milford for the moment with Mrs. Jones visiting early this week. Misses Bessie Morris and Zella Roblezen left earlier this week for California on a bus trip for vacation.

Sarah Connell Jean Jones Milford Mrs. Jones Bessie Morris Zella Roblezen California

Orton Visits Beaver Area Residents

Mrs. Wm. T. Orton visited Beaver last week and spent several days with local residents, meeting her people and touring the area.

Mra Wm. T. Orton Beaver

Misses Bentley Mickelson and Esplin Plan California Vacation

The Misses Clara Bentley Maude Mickelson and Wanda Esplin left last week for a two week vacation in Southern California. After the visit they will return to Salt Lake City where Miss Bentley and Miss Mickelson will stay for the summer.

Clara Bentley Maude Mickelson Wanda Esplin California Salt Lake City Miss Bentley Miss Mickelson

Aftermath of Bleeding Incident Near Taylor Miller

Following extraction of some tenth last week, Taylor Miller nearly bled to death, reports indicate. The incident remains under investigation with no formal charges announced.

Taylor Miller

Delta Visit Of Mrs. Ted Dalton And Her Son

Mrs. Ted Dalton and her young son HKetth visit Delta this week with her family. They arrived Sunday on a trip that includes extended time in the city and nearby areas.

Mre Ted Dalton Hketth Delta Ted

Mr Ray Hyatt Recuperates After Severe Cold Week

Mr Ray Hyatt has been under the weather with a bad cold for several days this week. Family notes his condition improving slowly as rest and medicine help him recover.

Mr. Ray Hyatt

Uniforms Boost Dignity for Utah Service Station Crew

Local report notes workers at a Utah service station looking sharp in new uniforms this week. The change is described as adding dignity to the staff’s appearance and operations.

Utah

Parowan visitors stopover ends week in Patgultch

Mr and Mrs Del Smith and daughter Delta and Alma Barney of Parowan visited Patgultch late this week. Mr Smith stayed to shear while the others returned to Parowan Darfield County News.

del Smith Detla Alma Barney Parowan Mr. Smith Darfield County

Adams Returns Home After Winter Away

Misa Lillian Adams is home again after attending the BA program during the past winter season.

Misa Lillian Adams

Mrs Pearl Reed Visits from California

Mrs Pearl Reed and her daughter Phyllisa visit relatives in the area. Mrs Reed plans to stay with her sister Rhoda Jensen who has been hospitalized but is now home. Phyllis returned to California earlier this week.

Pearl Reed Phylisa California Reed Her Blater Rhoda Jensen Misa Phyllis

Gilger Couple Welcomes New Baby at Home

Mr and Mrs Hugh Gilger announce the birth of their baby at home a few days ago. Mother and child are doing fine.

Hugh Gilger Gou

Ogden Visitors and Local House Moves Noted

Mrs Tda Burton visits with sister Mrs Ora Mac Forlane in Ogden Utah. Mr and Mrs F W Hyatt relocate from Parowan Hotel to Peter Skougards to reside temporarily during Mrs Hyatt s appendix operation. Hotel fate appears undetermined.

Tda Burton Mrs Ora Macforlane Ogden, Utah F. W. Hyatt Parowan Hotel Peter Skougards Mrs. Hyatt

How Many Children Question Riddle

Ward teachers asked Hugh Gliger about his children. He first said four in his family, his wife six, total ten. After a recent addition he revised to five, seven, and four respectively. How many children do they have now?

Hugh Gliger Hugh the Times

Robins return to Utah after travels in mountain states

Mr and Mrs C L Robinson left Paragonah last fall seeking better opportunities and spent time in Wyoming Montana and Colorado. They have returned feeling Utah is not the worst place to live.

C. L. Robinson Paragonah Wyoming Montana Colorado Utah

Alameda couple to return home this week

Mr and Mrs Albert Matheson visiting from Alameda California will depart after a couple of weeks remaining here and return to their home the last of the week.

Albert Matheson Alameda California

Man killed in Buckhorn Flat accident near Cedar City

A fatal collision on Buckhorn Flat left a man dead at the scene after his car pulled onto the grade and was struck by two arriving vehicles. Witnesses included Farrell, Bowman, and several residents. the county declined criminal charges but a civil suit by the widow is anticipated.

Aulo Buckhorn Flat Farrell Conoco Gil Co Cedar City Henry Lowman Milford Cedar Mina Albert Matheson Elmo Lowder Bowman Matheson Thomas Barrow Pit Studebaker Mr. Bowman Ford Bert Jones Marlon Rees Iron Springs Elva Rowley Ora Benson Parowan Jones, Rees Dr. Clark Albert T. Ferrell Henry Rowman Harrell Dalton Fuperge Mr. Stanliff Cedar First Ward Bishop Wood

French Enjoy Fishing Attraction Draws Thousands at Vichy

The Paris correspondent of the London Sunday Observer reports over 10 000 fishermen attended a competition and congress in Vichy revealing French fondness for sport. He notes French sport meaning shooting and fishing, with game shooting seen as a national pursuit more than in England and most middle aged Frenchmen being fishermen.

Vichy Paris London Sunday Observer France England

Not Square Shoes Still Wearing Last Season's Feet

A stout man with large feet visits a boot shop seeking square shoes but is told fashion favors pointed toes. He declines all 12 options, insisting on Square shoes while the clerk notes he is still wearing his last season's feet.

Atout London

Local residents take Thursday excursion to St George Temple

A group from the area visited the St George Temple on Thursday including Mr and Mrs Thos Adama, Mr and Mrs Charlea F Bentley, Mr and Mrs Claude Burton, Mr and Mrs Ray Garner, and Mrs Alvin Benson.

St. George Temple

Wright Family Recovers Daughter In Law From Visiting Relatives

On Tuesday evening the Wright family of Caden Called took their daughter in law Mrs. Carol Adama Wright home. She had been visiting here with her people.

Wright Caden Carol Adama Wright

Parowan Bakery Hosts Super Maid Cookware Dinner

Mrs Malmberg of Parowan Bakery and Cafe hosted a dinner this week to demonstrate Super Maid cookware. Floyd Thornton led the event with a talk on food values and health preservation. Mr and Mrs C I Wiltsey and Mrs Ellen Thornton returned after weeks away while Whiteeys were in Idaho. Mr and Mrs Joseph R Mortensen their son Ronald and Mrs D A Matheson visited in San Juan County with Mrs Lovina M Redd sister of Mrs Mortensen and Mrs Matheson. They traveled via Provo and escorted Mrs Eliza Hedquist home after several weeks here.

Malmberg Parowan Bakery and Cafe Floyd Thornton Joseph R. Mortensen Ronald D. A. Matheson San Juan County Lovina M. Redd Mortensent Matheson Provo Eliza Hedquist

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