02 Nov 1921
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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1921
Page
1
Mayor J Clayton Mitchell urges all citizens to observe Better Speech Week from November 6 to 12. He calls for use of every agency to improve national speech through family, schools, churches, press, clubs, and all to promote better language. The schools will emphasize the matter during that week and seek cooperation from other groups for lasting benefit.
At a Cedar City hearing before the Public Utilities commission on Wednesday, Halterman’s application for a passenger line over the Parowan to Lund road was favorably acted on. Farnsworth sought a truck line along the same route, but J David Leigh opposed it, and the commission took the matter under advisement, with doubts about a favorable outcome for Farnsworth.
Last issue notes Judge Wm. F. Knox district judge hearing cases for Judge Erickson to speed up criminal and civil matters. Editor praises efforts to curb delays and curb criticism. Also mentions Bee Hive girls and Boy Scouts ranks at Mutual services and a Halloween party at school with fortunes and candy. Residents say Enoch still lively after events including sheep lamb deliveries at Lund.
The University of Utah's seismograph, rebuilt after a outage, will now record shocks from almost every part of the globe and locate quake origins with accuracy. Professor Fred J. Pack notes most events originate on the Pacific coast with many from California. He is asked to write on the Elsinore quake for the Seismological Society of America journal.
The senior class officers are Myra Dalton president Arvinla Dalton vice president Ruth Wood reporter Mary Adams executive chair with Scott Day Wendall Stones Clifton Halterm an Ray Davenport and Marlo Topham as members. An Advanced Animal Husbandry trip to Enoch viewed Holsteins at Jones and Winn Farms and will visit Beaver County Jersey herds soon. School election gave all offices to the American party including Myra Dalton Chief Commissioner Marlo Topham Commissioner of Discipline Arvilla Dalton Commissioner of Finance Eta Robinson Commissioner of Correspondence Frank Ward Commissioner of Athletics Roca Lowder Commissioner of Amusements and Clifton Halterman Judge. A new motion picture machine now operates with two weekly shows for the public at film-cost charges. Halloween Ball raised about $45 for a Junior Jubilee in spring. Chautauqua programs will appear during the week with two musicals and Caption T. D. Upton. Mayor Mitchell joined the Economics class today for economic discussion. Drummers and Parowan visitors noted along with Christmas card orders.
Mr Wilford Day left Monday for Salt Lake City to serve as a petit juror in the fall term. He told a Times reporter he would not shirk duty but asked to be excused and return soon due to his unsettled affairs at home.
A Halloween party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Decker featured autumn decor and a center light jack o lantern. Guests included the Millers, McAllisters, Richards, Lunt, and Taylors. The evening offered games, stories, hot dogs, sandwiches, snacks, and nut tasting, concluding as a total success.
Advertises cattle at $1.50 per head per month to feed through winter. Will accept cattle sheep or weaner pigs as part payment. Interested parties to leave word with Mr. Stitchell at the Times Office immediately.
Members of the F A N club held a Halloween party at Mr. and Mrs. J H Gurr's home. Costumed guests enjoyed decorations, games, stories, and a midnight supper as Emma Clark led the program and Marian Gudmansen wore a witch costume as fortune teller.
October was favorable for outdoor work with sunshine and mild days. Two inches and three quarters of rain fell, with a mid September light frost and no killing frost until October 44th, the latest autumn frost in 30 years.
Under Ward authority the Relief Society hosts a community farewell for Brother Morgan Richards Monday night at 7:30 in the Opera House. East side guests supply sandwiches while the committee provides hot chocolate. attendees from Paragonah and Summit are invited and asked to bring nothing. The event aims for a liberal simple remembrance and all nearby residents are urged to attend.
Elder Paul M. Adams, son of James J. Adams, returns to his home city after about two years on a California mission representing the L D S Church. He reports enjoying his labors in California and Arizona and visiting Mormon colonies in Old Mexico before coming home. He shared a brief account of his experiences during a Sacrament meeting last Sunday.
A Sunday dinner at Mr. Charles Adams's home hosted Mrs. Belle Norton from Michigan, a cousin of the Adams Brothers, along with Brother Morgan Richards and other guests. Norton, visiting from Michigan, spent a month touring Northern Utah and Cedar Breaks with Adams family members and may visit California before returning home.
S. O. D. H. girls dressed as ghosts with old hats parade the Elite Cafe then visit Josephine Mitchell for games and spooky tales. Hostess serves hot chocolate and wafers. A Thanksgiving Dinner plan is forming. City council quorums fail. judges of election appointed for two districts. A special meeting to address important matters will be called. Tanlac advertised by Parowan Drug Co.
The Daiul Gruispet Company presented the first Lyceum show, praised for its performers Camille Plasschaert and tenor, with Corey Williamson Smith on piano. Critics noted strong audience delight and a wish for an extra note from the tenor. Local seniors toured Breaks, weather damp but scenery admired, while families and visitors mingle with community businessfolk across Parowan.
A chaotic report details Judge Greenyeod and W Le Cogk with Yamhiling faces arriving to oversee a longstanding utilities project. They allegedly assumed control this Thursday amid a commission meeting, citing years of experience, and moved into the Atrgalley site with Sedassio'n in attendance to steer the venture.
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