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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1949
Page
5
Field Scout Executive River Jack of the Southwest Utah National Parks Council cautions about fire risks from glass items and sun concentration. He explains the dangers of using bottle bottoms, watch crystals, and water-filled glass to start or intensify fires and offers practical precautions for emergencies.
Funeral services for Mrs Orton drew a large turnout from Beaver Nephi Summit and LaGrande Oregon with many family members present. The deceased’s son A Hills was released from the hospital after injuries from a recent accident.
Simmer activities of the Young Matron's Variety Club include a camping trip at Sunny Valley for members and families, a weekend at the old stamping ground, a recent regular meeting at Mrs. Carma Hulet's home, with guests Mrs. Lucile Bunn and Miss Ward Cuff. The next meeting is set for Thursday at Mrs. Marie Shinfoya's home, and a Ramburger supper for the group and their miners is planned for Five Mile on Saturday.
The Joseph Stevens family reunion will be held Friday through Sunday, August 19 20 and 21. A Friday night dance invites the public, with the family also conducting the West Valley Sacrament Meeting on Sunday afternoon and welcoming all attendees.
The Iron County Commissioners voted to remove the double, illegal and erroneous taxes on a 1710 assessed valuation from 1949. They discussed flood control efforts for Shoal Creek and directed letters to federal and state officials seeking early project initiation. They also addressed welfare roof repairs for the Groves indigents, rejected two tax title purchases, and granted a 25 year easement for an electric transmission line with Columbia Iron Mining Company. The session ended after approving bills and scheduling a follow up with the State Road Commission and county officials.
Paragonah reports the marriage of Mrs Gila Dalton to James Stones in Las Vegas Nevada on August 6. The couple traveled to California then Colorado. Family and friends joined post wedding travels and a caravan home. A separate accident near Beaver damaged a vehicle returning from a wedding trip but injuries were minor. Community events include 4 H outings, honors in contests, a society meeting, and notes on residents, trips, and visits to Bryce Canyon and San Francisco.
Parowan residents traveled to Los Angeles and Long Beach California for the funeral of Mrs Donna Vergene Kinkant. Mourners included Danita Vergene Hae ivan Kicking Morria Hastie and extended family. Relatives visited friends and enjoyed coastal fishing trips before returning home to Parowan.
A commentator notes miners rely on groceries and restaurants for meals, while experts warn mine closures could force 52 of 160 groceries and eateries to close, highlighting the ripple effects of mining on local commerce.
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