This Is Big Oil Field Says Experienced Oil Man
Mr William Wright a forty year oil man told Parowan residents at the courthouse last night that the south western Utah field near Bloomington Dome holds the world’s largest deposits. He cited government geologists and Spaughs camera findings to back his claim and urged funding for a test well five miles south of St George. The Azona Oil Co seeks $80 investors at 160 per share to finance drilling within ten days, promising a promising future for the Southern Utah field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wright
Court House
Utah
Spaugh
Brigham Young
Wright
Uzona Oil Co
Ilea
Bloomington Dome
St. George
Otto
Azona Oil,Co
Fritell
W. F. Murdock
Suntington
Beaver
County Board Concludes Two Day Session Here
The County Commission met Monday and Tuesday to canvass election returns and settle expenses for the regular November meeting. They reviewed district vote figures, discussed road projects from Parowan to the canyon, and considered widening Paragonah to the Federal aid route. The board approved use of a county tractor for Dixig Power Co. freight, addressed Parowan property fencing, and planned next month’s school and hospital elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Parowan City
Parowan Canyon
Modena
Nevada State Line
Paragonah
Dixig Power Co
Itbrossing
A.du Woodhouse
Iron County
Joseph T. Wilkinson
Estella Webb
Armistice Day Program At P H S Parowan
The P H S faculty and students invite Parowan residents to a Armistice celebration on Thursday November 1 with an 11 15 assembly a 2 103 parade and a 7 30 public program The program features vocal solos readings and an Armistice Day oratorical contest The Pymm Medal will go to the winner and a large turnout is expected from the school and community with Student leaders highlighted in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parowan
Age Club
Horace Burton
Flanders Field
Gene Morris
Pymm
R. M. Sproul
Bronson Adams
Jean Matheson
Adrian Adams
FP. H. S
Bible Literature Discussed At FP A N Club Meeting
Mrs Beria B Mitchell hosted FP A N Club members at Mrs Walter Co Mitchells home on November third Eva Adams assisted by Mrs Maude Tareedls led a Bible Literature lesson. A delicious lunch followed. The next meeting will be at Miss Lucile Parcells on November 16 with Mr Georgia 9 Mitchell leading a discussion on the Italian poet Dante.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beria B. Mitchell
A. N. Club
Walter Co. Mitchell
Eva Adams
Maude Tareedls
Ture
Lucile Parcells
Georgia 9
Mitchell
Dante
Governor Dern Declares American Education Week in Utah
In a proclamation issued last Saturday Governor George H. Dern designates the week beginning November 7 1926 as American Education Week. He urges observance by Utah schools and citizens with special programs and a planned parade to promote universal education and democratic citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dern
George H. Dern
Utah
Priscilla community musical cast announced for December run
Priscilla the community songol opera is cast with the Soldiers Puritan Maids and town chorus to perform between December 15 and 25. Cast list includes John Alden A M Spraul Milea Standish Rex C Ward and others with Mary Orton Phyllis Orton and Eketta Ortor among the leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Alden
A. M. Spraul
Milea Standish
Rex C. Ward
Hatebad Higgins
Horace Burton
Obadiah Muggridge
Leland
Squanto
Bronson Adams
Corporal
LeGene Morris
Priscilla
Mary Orton
Carol Adame
Barbara
Phyllis Orton Fairth
Mary Iflaycock
Prudente— — —— Eketta Ortor
Freshmen Note from P H S Pep Group
Freshman notes highlight the new group formed weeks ago as the backbone and pep of P H S. The message emphasizes their lively energy and known presence among students.
West Ward Social Is Big Success
The West Ward Mutual Improvement Association opened with a prayer by Brother Wilford Day and featured a Hallowe'en skit, songs by Mrs. W. Scott Day and Miss Mary Orton, dancing, games, and a notable Mysterious Supper with odd menu items. The Gypsy fortune teller delighted attendees as officers thanked all helpers.
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Westward Mutual Improvement Association
Brother Wilford Day
Vand
W. Scott Day
Sarah DD. Connell
Mary Orton
Chambers
Elwood Mortensen
Young
Old
Dean M. Richards
Lot
EB Club Notes and Meeting Report
The 0. 8. EB Club held its first meeting at President Mrs. Mary B. Orton's home on a Tuesday in November. Members sewed and socialized, with a light luncheon served at 10 o'clock. Officers for the year are not yet elected, so last year's officers will continue. two literary courses are planned though work is not outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary B. Orton
Zuesty
Thomas Burt
Elective changes in Iron County hospital and school boards
Iron County voters will elect three hospital board members and several school board seats on the first of next month. Districts one three and five will choose new members while incumbents retire in some districts. Nomination rules allow party or five voters to file petitions, with certificates due by November 16. Rumors attach candidates to the Cedar City Republicans with names floated for District 3 and District 1 names including L J Adams and others alongside incumbent EB Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron County Hospital Board
Barlow
Edwards
Thorley
Knell
Robinson Fro
Macfarlane
Cedar City
J. Foster
Paragonah
Parowan
Main Street
L. J Adams
John W. Bently
Walter C. Mitchell
Clayton Mitchell
Amasa Stones
Morgan EB. Edwards
Final Tribute Paid Annie Whitney
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Whitney were held Friday afternoon November 5 at Eastward Chapel with Bishop Marsden presiding. Speakers included Walter C. Mitchell and Mary Marsden who praised Whitney’s fire and service, with songs and a benediction by Simon J. Toplamm and others. A large crowd attended from the community and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Whitney
Bishop Marsden
John W. Bently
Walter C. Mitchell
L. J. Adama
Machreet
Mary Marsden
Parowalk
Sister Whitney
Maude Lyman
Rex €. Ward
Sara D. Connell
Mamie D.D. Orton
Flower Land
David Matheson
Simon J. Toplam
Paragonal
Parowan to Have New Grocery Store
Cedar City based Standard Supply Company plans to open a grocery in the former A B Cash building in Parowan. Workmen will remodel next week and the store is slated to open around December first. Manager details and staffing have not been announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Supply Co
Personal News A A O Matheson and Family Update
A. O Matheson and daughter along with Mrs Madara Halterman left for Salt Lake City. While there the infant daughter of Mrs Matheson will receive medical treatment. Jasper Cartwright and wife moved to Rinford for winter work. Wo Tiernton family welcomed a baby girl. Dr and Mrs Green attendances and Reed Durham briefly visited enroute to the Canadian Mission. George D Gibson family attended the funeral of Mrs Ronnie Whitney. Mrs Wilson Saint was a Parowan visitor. Lloyd White left for Salt Lake City on business. Mrs Sarah Orton is ill with an abscess. operation expected soon. Daniel Lowe and family visiting Parowan may move there. Faul Adams toured Zion Canyon for a pleasant trip. Alex Rollo visited Parowan on business. Marshall Bennett injured when his horse slipped on a paved walk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O
Matheson
Smail
Madara Halterman
Salt Lake City
Metropolis
Pendleton family updates amid illness and car crash reports
Word reached Thursday that Miss Zona Pendleton daughter of Mr and Mrs W C Pendleton was seriously ill with appendicitis Her parents and sister Flora left to be with her The Salt Lake City report said Mr Pendleton s car was in an automobile accident no injuries occurred the car was demolished An unauthentic claim suggested several people in the other car were seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zona Pendleton
W. C. Pendleton
Flora
Salt Lake City
Pendleton
County Library Board Approves Monthly Book Budget
The County Library Board met Monday Nov 8 and approved spending $100 each month for the County and City Libraries. Present were Afr Lu Tan Levy Kate Taylo N J Barlow Eugene Christengen and Thos fy Adama. Misa Nada Mortenson will leave Saturday for Salt Lake City to attend a beauty culture school.
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Afr
Lutan Levy
Kate Taylo
N. J. Barlow
Eugene Christengen
Thos. Fy. Adama
Misa Nada Mortenson
Salt Lake City
Beauty Culture
City businesses repaint fronts this week in Parowan
The fronts of the City Barber Shop Parowan Meat Market Elite Care and the Pool Hall were repainted the first of the week. Ars Ellen Bryner and daughter Gwendolyn of Raymond Alberta Canada visit Mr and Mrs Thomas D Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parowan Meat Market
Ars. Ellen Bryner
Gwendolyn
Raymond
Alberta
Canada
Thomas D. Adams
Milsa group enjoys horseback ride with visitors
A group of girls including Milsa e Thelma Smith Alya Adama Olive Casto Arvilla Day Peggy Timmins Iinogene Adams and Josephine afit chell spent a pleasant Saturday afternoon horse-back riding in the ht Ha while Mr. Marlon Whitney on a brief Milford visit from the railroad home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Milsae
Thelma Smith
Alya Adama
Olive Casto
Arvilla Day
Peggy Timmins
Iinogene Adams
Josephine’afitchell
Marlon Whitney
Milford
Misse Bellyman to Marry. Lovell Bank Schedule Change
News from Cowley Wyoming confirms the marriage of Mise Bellyman eldest daughter of Clark Yma and her plan to reside in Lovell Wyoming. The Bank of Iron County will close at noon on Saturday instead of 1 PM as patrons are advised. Angus Morris, former city president, recently returns to visit friends and relatives.
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Newa
Cowley Wyoning
Mise Bellyman
Clarkyma
Lovell Wye
Bank of
Iron County Ain
Hank
Angus Morris
Mine accident injures Jasper Cartwright near Milford
Word reached days ago that Jasper Cartwright suffered a broken rib in a mine accident near Milford. The incident occurred while he was working at the mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper Cartwright
Milford
Home Extension Upgrades by Mr Slenery Tleaps and Mr Peter Gard
Mr Slenery Tleaps improves his residence by adding an eastern extension and refinishing the exterior. The project is executed by contractor Mr Peter Gard.
Parowan Visitors Reported Including Lamoreauxs
Mr Bert Robb Bir Amasa Stones Mrs Lizeia Lamoreaux and Mr David Lamoreaux were Parowan visitors Saturday in a brief social note detailing local travel.
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Bert Robb
Bir
Amasa Stones
Lizeia Lamoreaux
David Lamoreaux
Parowan
J Lowe Parton Undergoes Appendicitis Surgery
J Lowe Parton of the U S Mail service underwent appendicitis surgery last Saturday at County Hospital. He is recovering well and plans a quick return to duty. Horace Edwards is filling the vacancy during Parton’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lowe Parton
U. S
Horace Edwards
Lowe
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Nelda Ward
Carol Adams
Yim
Florene Pendleton
Eileen Connell
Dean Mitchell
Orna Gillies
Lillian Adams
Helen Stones
Alice Prothero
Lieuwen Savage
Elmo Lowder
Chester Robinson
Georgia Jensen
Florence
George Washington
Songol Opers
Rebersale
Lamoreaux
West Ward
Mra Myron Davia
Kanarra
the Times
Rfinford
Mr. Cartwright
Wo. E. Tiernton
Reed
Durham
George D. Gibson
Winter Quarters
Wilson Sriant
Lloyd White
Sarah T. Orton
Daniel Lowe
Faul Adams
Zions Canyon
Alex Rollo
Marshall Bennett
Mr Hennett
Marshall
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