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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1920
Page
1
A reservoir dam failure at Coop Fuller basin sent water through a new tunnel to Paragonah fields. Blasting dirt from above the tunnel halted the flood, lowering water levels to about six feet over two hundred acres. Damage to the Paragonah lands is limited and crop loss minimal, with only small mud patches reported.
Vieter Nekler tours Mengelle area and Mokler homestead noting first alfalfa cut, grains nearly ready for reaping, and stands of wheat and rye thriving. Geton claims Mokler will reap a rich harvest with less effort this year.
A local theater group will present Belave Me Zantippe on Saturday May 29 at the Opera House to raise funds for the Sunday School. The program features a variety of acts and witty scenes, with chances to see local talent and a playful subplot about the character Matheson holding the title of papa.
Carranza is killed ending a chapter in Mexican presidency history with bullets replacing ballots as the test of power. The piece argues U.S. policy toward Mexico may shift with Carranza’s death and calls for a firmer stance in light of the Rivero doctrine and neighborhood dynamics.
A garbled notice complains of citizens in the hall of dumpage describing wheel track damage from debris in the streets. It notes shortages of firewood, boards, nails, and clabs from abandoned pens and fences used as improvised materials.
Driking and RK L Halterman drill a deep well near Evans to supply irrigation water. A depth of feet has been sunk and three pipes will be driven to water levels. the first shot 13 feet, the second over 200 feet, the third between 200 and 500 feet. A pump powered by electricity from Dine Power Co will be installed.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions death and possible drug reference at an unnamed location. No clear event, date, or identifiable organizations are present to form a coherent summary or proper headline.
A damaged OCR notice advertises sale items including rods and household goods with garbled location and dates May 26 to June 2. No clear entities or verifiable summary available.
Parowan High School commencement exercises, postponed due to school closure from the flu, will be held Friday evening in the auditorium. The program features an orchestra processional led by Edgar Levi Young as director and a sequence of performances.
The National Forest protected watersheds provide water for 103 intermountain cities and towns serving over 00,000 people with billions of gallons daily. Private and cooperative ownership maintain many systems, with about 15 million invested to secure clean water and prevent fires and overgrazing.
National War Work Council sets aside several millions for ex service men, offering scholarships for training and correspondence courses. Applicants must have honorable discharges from the Army Navy Mace Oath or Allied Armies. District committees overseen by former service members will award funds, with priority to Utah schools and colleges. Applications due by June 1 to Cedar City Utah district secretary BR oT Torches, Cedar City.
Lawmakers discuss a broad set of statutes touching IPOS and citizenship as parliaments debate the scope and impact of new regulations. Officials emphasize balancing security, rights, and public welfare amid rapid legal change.
A Salt Lake Route train left Salt Lake City and wrecked near Latimer at 11 12 am injuring fireman Edwin Sch Midler and others. The engine overturned. a day coach left the rails. Rescue crews aided by the train crew freed a conductor and others amid a partially damaged wreck. Officials investigate tampering rumors and determine cause.
Friday class events described include dance and music performances with valedictorian remarks by Gibson Lunt and Homer address by the audience. Thursday and Tuesday activities feature graduation exercises, sermon, and breakfast at Cedar Jr High School. Community members visit Cedar from Salt Lake City. Delta improvements noted and local moves updated.
Several hundred tomato plants are prepared for transplanting. The grower reports healthy stock and ready availability for midseason planting, with prices and exact quantities to be announced.
Readable text reports Gonlock in Washington County on fruit harvests and staff assignments for a PFH Educator experiment. Mentions Dan Farker and Fannlo leaving for Circlevilla to operate a farm. References Jan EF Gurris with a double barreled pistol and a newborn, plus a comedy drama at the Opera House for Sunday School benefit.
Alles Goodman and Martell Den ny hese returned from Salt Lake City where they spent the pest Terk A well haa Deen dog and a pump installed adjaining the school hegee Thia ie aA vers meh needed impr vemene fre werd faupped with 3 Inttle rac the past few dass Lawrence Skinner went to Mil ford on bosinera Grain crops are fooking faalty god at present.
Tonight at the home of Mesa Lowder Will Entertain hosts a lawn party for Merton Richards before his departure for New Mexico. The evening features grid electric lighting, games, dancing, singing and refreshments.
The town records show four generations of Rowlera family sharing a home in Gunlock this week. The elderly great grandfather, at a late age, smiles in a photo with his son grandson and great grandson. The family cherishes the moment as a milestone of lineage and pride.
Mise Duce Adams daughter of Mrs. Bice Ghost Adame of this city will receive a diploma in Kindergarten training at the University of Utah. The commencement exercises will be held at the university on June 6.
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