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Newspaper

Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1928

Page

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Legion plans big Armistice Day parade activities

Following a meeting last evening, the American Legion announced plans for Armistice Day on the first of next month. The parade is expected to be the largest in town history with a school class prize, a prominent band, and an unveiling ceremony at the monument and East Ward chapel. Horse racing, a barbecue, and an evening boxing card precede the dance. New committees include Race Committee with Matheson, File, and Butcher. Salute Firing Committee with Killier, Bettridge, and Benson. ex-service lists to assemble at the hook house at 9:30.

American Legion Perawan E¢Hook House A.B. Matheson Lewis BR. File Roy Butcher Lawrence Mkillier Webster Bettridge Clarence Benson

Two Local Crashes Leave Teens Injured Near Cedar

Miss Lorna Lowe suffered serious injuries in a wreck on the rocky slope near the Webster farm between there and Cedar. The driver’s alibi and possible drinking were questioned as she recovered in hospital. Keith Bauer, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Lowe, also hurt when struck by a car near Cedar City, sustaining multiple injuries before being treated at his grandfather’s home. A hospital stay followed for both, with updates on recovery.

Lorna Lowe George A. Lowe Jr Webster Farm Cedar Keith Bauer Cedar City

Smith-for-President Club Organized in Local Meeting

A Smith-for-President Club was organized by local Democratic workers at the courthouse with Mrs. M. B. Kenyon and Mrs. Wim. Osbourn present. Officers elected include Mrs. Taylor Parkinson as chairman L. J. Adams as vice chairman and Mrs. O. F. Wiltsey as secretary. The group aims to back Alfred E. Smith's presidential bid and support local and state tickets.

M. B. Kenyon Wim. Osbourn Cedar Cty Mra Taylor Parkinson L. J. Adams O. FR Wwiltsey Alfred E. Smith

Parowan to seek seminary next year

Parowan residents plan to apply early next year to the L D S Church for a seminary to be established in town at the start of the next school year. The church would cover instructor salaries while the community provides the building, with the new West ward chapel and recreation hall to house the seminary. Reports note others from nearby Paragontah and Dixie clan events in the area.

Parowans L. D H. L. Adams West Ward Parowan

Chautauqua Delivering Strong Show Across Communities

Parowan hosted the second Inter-community Chautauqua with Cedar City and St. George groups and the Teaver Lions Club. Acts included Under Cover directed by W L Adams, White Collate, Purple Towers, and a Dixie College musical, drawing the largest audience yet. Gross receipts reached 441.15 with a likely tidy Chamber of Commerce sum.

Nity Chautaupua Chamber of Commerce Cedar City St. George Lion's Club Teaver Parowan W. L. Adams Patowan Frank Adama Madge Petersen Jean Matheson Taylor Miller Harley Talton Adrian Adams Miss Petersen Will L Will L. Adams Kieh Tra N. Hayward Serjeant Winter St. George's Purple Towers Dixie College Joseph W. McAllister LaGene Morris Leland Lamoréaux Geaver Chamber of Commerce Treasury St. George and Beaver Cedar

Uncle Sam Counts His Children feature tease

In Washington preparations begin for the 1790 and 1930 decennial census, with officials estimating the nation’s population in 1939. The illustrated feature by Edma Scott Watson explores how many children Uncle Sam had at the first count and what he will find in 1930, inviting readers to compare results.

United States Washington I. C Uncle Sam Edma Scott Watson the Times

Personal News and Local Happenings Report

Local items note Mr Kay H Adams considers moving to Wyoming for farming and livestock work, and Marion Adams nearby. Dick Benson spent days in Salt Lake City and Ogden. Visitors Malmberg and Yin Decker toured Sevier and Sanpete Counties. Charles F. Bentley returns from Zion Park. Mrs Elmer Tivens plans to join husband in Caliente Nevada for winter. Elmer plays for U P winter basketball. Augusta Adams leaves for Salt Lake City with teachers for institute. Alma Benson did a Salt Lake City business trip. Mrs Claude Burton's family visits Panguich. she suffers a lame spell. F Van Duren travels from Ogden to hunt deer.

Dick Benson Salt Lake City Ogden Forest Office Ozgoltn

Political Speakers Coming Within Week

Within the next week representatives from the two parties will visit the County for meetings and interviews with party workers. Republicans Watt and Seegmiller arrive Saturday, with Colton and Bates slated Monday evening for a rally and interview session, followed by further visits and discussions throughout the week. The Democratic ticket lineup was rearranged with Macfarlane leading the long term ticket and Graner and Palmer as nominees for county offices. others declined or rearranged due to local commitments and strategic considerations.

Wm. HH. Watt Covernar W. W. Seegmiller Ard M. J. Macfarlane Cedar City C Hunce Macfarlane Walter KL Gran Ber E. J. Palmer Ler. Macfarlane

Unusual Cast Shines In Loyd's Film The Cop

William Boyd stars in The Cop at Victory Theatre next Thursday and Friday. The production features Donald Crisp as a detective and Emile de Ruelle as a gang member, with many familiar screen personalities appearing in crowd scenes.

Willian Boyd Pathe Victory Theatre Asda Bord Jacqueline Logan Robert Armstrong Alan Ifale Donald Crisp Ani Ny Oressions Emile de Ruelle X Gang of Crooks Trarey Louise Stewart Akhar Wait- Jv

First Meting In New West Ward Chapel Draws Large Attendance

The first sacrament meeting in the new West Ward chapel drew near six hundred people from the two wards. Speakers included N Marsden Q secad M Lyman and Samuel Mortensen. Bishop Adams thanked helpers and urged completion and funding for the unfinished building. President Palmer praised Parowan and urged dedication at the next Stake conference. motion to finish paying for the project passed unanimously. Special musical numbers highlighted the service.

New West Ward N. Marsden Qsecad M. Lyman Samuel €. Mortensen Bernard Liddell Stake Palmer Arthur H. Fife Adamy Adams Sone Freseo Parowan Utah Althir Tie Community Ag Fres Dent Onhe Spord Eve G Ray D. Garver Missea Mary Orton Myra Lalton Jongar

Commissioners Meeting Set For Tuesday In County Schedule

The Board of County Commissioners will meet on Tuesday November 16 replacing the earlier date. The notice notes Armistice Day celebrations and includes updates from County Clerk. John Mitchell and J Claston Mitchell traveled from Salt Lake City to Cedar City due to Airy Mitchells serious illness. Mr Knell has died.

Goard of Coupty Commissioners Ondary Celebratos Aa Armistica Tay Coun’y Clerx Adv.aca Amd Aly J. Claston Mitchell P. FL Knell

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Lgena Lowe Paul M. Adams Miss Leigh Lelzh Adame Houge Ellis FR. Robinson Airs D. A. Lamereaux Archie Lamereaux Bir Wm. H. Burton Farowan Leland Lamoreaux Roy McBride Parewan Amisars Wm. P. Darton Burras Barton Parawan Wmn. T. Davenport Messrs Ray Robinson Carlos Thornton Io Parawan Hay Fam Hay Kay H. Adams Wyoming Marion Malmberg al- Yin Decker Sevier Sanpete Becton Charles F. Bentley Zion Fark Elmer Tivens Calente, Ney Elmer U. P Salk Lic City Augusta Adama Institute J. Alma Benson Claude Burton Panztuitch van Duren Hung Deer Don B Colton John WW. Bates al Ancet Ruegiayo Fon i. Welling Teineg Ford Ifek Charles 2. Petty Fetty Aiadiariane Crauger Loyd the Cop Rueth New West Ward Chapel Mir John T.aAtiechell
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