Housing problem drives Cedar County seat debate
The Cedar County housing challenge for county government delays plans for a new court house. A proposed solution by the Big Twenty committee would rent the Relief Society building for offices to avoid tax hikes, but concerns over space, heating, plumbing, and building safety complicate the idea.
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Cedar
Court House
Harter
Thomas ‘Webster
Chamber of Commerce
R. J. Shay
Johan M. Foster
Bmaeser Dalley
Jelief Society
Tabernacle
Relief Society
Wll
Parowan
Bank Buiding
Big guns visit county in campaign push
Prominent politicians visit Cedar City area this week. Congressman Don B. Colton lunched with Republicans at Pax ton Hotel and spoke at Thorley Theatre. Utah Senator Wm. H. King and Democratic nominee Joseph Birle spoke to a large Cedar City crowd, with J. F. Tolton and George Jefferson also appearing. The piece notes local political strategy on county seat and court site concerns as factors in voter support.
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Don B. Colton
Paxton Efotel
Cedar
Thorley Theatre
Utah
United States
Wm. H. King
Ilon
Joseph Birle
Congress
Cedar City
J. F. Tolton
Beaver
George Jefferson
Milford
Senate
Farowan
Court assigns first case to newly admitted attorney Matheson
Judge Cox appoints Scott A. Matheson to defend T. D. Harrison in a statutory offense after Harrison states lack of funds. Ernest H. Burgess, opponent of Matheson, defends C. S. Schulitz in a companion case. Both defendants plead not guilty as juries to be drawn. cases set for November 12.
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Scott A. Matheson
Cox
T. D. Harrison
Legion and Ex-service Men Meeting Set for Oct 29
An important meeting of all Legion and Ex-service men is scheduled for Wednesday evening October 29 at the County Clerk's office. Attendees urged to attend and participate in the discussion of veterans' affairs.
Republican Ticket For Local Offices Listed For Election
The slate names Ephraim Hansen for Supreme Court Judge and a full ticket of county and district roles including Don Br. Colton as Congressman First District George Jefferson for State Senate John S. Woodbury for State House Hugh L. Adams for Four Year Commissioner Lyman Levy for Two Year Commissioner W Clair Rowley for Clerk Clair Navlet for Treasurer Rex C. Wate? for Recorder T Leigh as Sheriff and Ernest Il Burgess for Attorney Hillman Dalley as Assessor and Surveyor slots.
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Supreme Court
Ephraim Hansen
Don BR. Colton
George Jefferson
John S. Woodbury
Hugh L. Adams
Lyman & Levy
Cedar City rallying for county seat removal
The article argues Cedar City's past successes in targets make voters reluctant to back county seat removal. It notes Cedar's achievements and suggests failure might be preferable to some taxpayers already taxed heavily.
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Cedar City
Cedar
Farm Bureau heads push Utah tax amendments to farmers
Ephraim Bergeson of the Utah State Farm Bureau condemns tax dodgers and endorses constitutional tax amendments. He argues the reforms will curb big income and intangible holdings, backed by the Citizens Tax Revision League, while warning against removal of the county seat and rising local indebtedness amid delinquent taxes and looming bond issues.
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Ephraim Bergeson
Utah State Farm Bureau
Utah
Utah Taxpayers Association
Utah Associated Industries
The
Tangible Taxpayers Union
Farm Bureau
Smanty
Citizen's
Associated Industries
Tangible Taxpayers Units
Main Street
Local Deer Hunter Suffers Serious Accident
Emil A. F. Malmberg, former Parowan bakery owner, was seriously injured while deer hunting when his party's truck skidded and struck a tree. He sustained five broken ribs, is home resting, and faces a long recovery. The week also featured a West Ward Relief Society meeting with laps, quilting, and a large turnout.
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Emil A. F. Malmberg
Parowan Bakery
Proclamation Extends Tax Delinquency Date in Iron County
Iron County Commissioners issued a proclamation on October 13 1936 extending tax delinquency to December 20 for 1930 general taxes. The change follows a petition by over 100 taxpayers under Chapter 7 of Utah laws. The new deadline is 12 noon December 20 1930, replacing November 30 1930. County Clerk W Clair Rowley attested the proclamation with seal.
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Utah
Ron County
Iron County
Board of County Commissionera
Democratic Ticket For The First District And State Senate
Democratic candidates George Christensen and Joseph Ririe lead the ticket with Tolton and Parry for key offices. Other listed names include Walter Mitchell Elias Corry Almon Horton Marlo Topham Kate Taylor Sheritt Lewis Fife Scott Matisson Abscasor and A T Jones.
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J. F. Tolton
Gronway
FR. Parry
Walter ©. Mitchell
Elias M. Corry
Fenton Comments on J. S. C. Article
Fenton responds to John S Christensen's arguments favoring County Seat removal. He weighs Cedar City's added benefits against higher taxes and argues Parowan would lose more from removal, stressing the broader county impact and fairness. The piece frames the political debate as a countywide issue, not a Parowan Cedar City feud.
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John S Christensen
Iron County
Cedar
Burton
Parowan
Christensen
Chamber of Commerce
J. Ss
Jack
Paroway
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West Ward Relief Society
Stake Relief Society
Barbara M. Adams
Mary L. Orton
Edna Hatch
Amny Rasmussen
Kulala T. Orton
Della Marsden
Mary M., Marsden
Maude M. Dalton
Nelile M. Clark
Edgar Benson
W,. Clair Rowley
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George Christensen
Joseph Ririe
Almon H.orton
Marlo Topham
Kate Taylor
A. T. Jones
Fenton
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