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Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1953

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Tragic Car Mishap Claims 18 Month Old Ganung Life

Funeral services were held in Logan for Habie Joy Ganung 18 month old daughter of George and Rue Ganung after she was fatally struck by a backing car in the driveway. Survived by parents four grandparents and great grandfather Thomas Robinson of Paragonah. Members of the Rob inson family traveled to Logan for the rites with relatives from Parowan Paragonah and Salt Lake City attending.

Thomas A Robinswn Logan Habbie Joy Ganung George Rue Robinson Ganung Logan L.D.B Hall Mortuary Logan Cemetery Thomas A. Robinson Air Haymond Garing Witertown Connecticut Alma i Thomas Robinson Leta Evans Parowan Ada Robinson Hilma Lamoreaux Paragonah Mra Elwin Talbot Salt Lake City Normal Harris Heth Talbot

High Priests Quorum Honors Retiring Officers

Retiring officers of the Parowan Lake High Priests Quorum were honored at a Summit Ward Recreation Hall gathering Monday night. Summit Ward members, led by Howard Dalley as president, hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Peter St. Gurr and others. Elder Kent Hulet displayed slides from a mission in Japan, and Mrs Wilcken rendered songs with others performing. Refreshments were provided by the Summit group.

Parowan Lake High Priests Summit Ward Howard Dalley and Airs Peter St. Gurr Will Marsden Thomas Rowley J. Whitney Kent Hulet Japan Wilcken Enoch Ial Third Ward Stake High Riesis Jess Guymon Peter H. Gurr

Reception Honors Newlyweds At Pauragenah

The reception honored the Hine Couple with the tridek Jay Davenport as master of ceremonies. A program featured vocal solos by Ales June Top lie, Penny Robb, and William Chivenport, readings by Nina Robb and Lillis Spencer, and music by Helen Horton and Ray Lamoreaux. Refreshments and dancing followed, with a three tier wedding cake centerpiece.

Ales June Toplie

Parowan Stake Primary Sets Prep Meeting Aug 20

Parowan Stake Primary Affiliation resumes monthly preparation meetings on Thursday August 20 inviting all Stake and Ward Primary workers to Parowan First Ward Recreation Hall at 8 p.m. Stake president Jean Hendrickson says September work assignments across all departments will be given. Mrs Hendrickson also announces Caroline Green to lead nursery, Rose Elise Gore moves to beginner group to complete board membership.

Parowan First-second Ward At &P.m

4-H Duck Creek Outing Draws 500 Attendees

More than 500 boys, girls, and leaders gathered at Duck Creek Iron County for a three day 4-H encampment under Stephen Hrower Fern Johnson and David Sharp Jr. Elections named Mavis Jones mayor and Mary Susan Benson camp scribe. Judging and awards overseen by Lorin Brown Janice Jones and DeAnn Grimshaw with various club honors awarded for skits songs and crafts.

Iron County Duck Creek Stephen Hrower Fern Johnson David Sharp Jr Lorin Brown Janice Jones DeAnn Grimshaw Dewey Olds Marjorie Farrow Dick and Alvin Cox Heverly Barlocker Henry Vandenberghe Clark Maxwell Joan Lamoreaux Kenneth Perkins Allen Garfield Ray Cox

Garrs to be honored in church testimonial Saturday

Mr and Mrs Garr will be honored at a testimonial in the Third Ward Chapel Saturday evening. They will enter the L D S Mission home early in the coming week to prepare for a two year mission in the Hawaiian Islands. Stake leaders urge attendance at the program featuring music and speakers.

Church of Jesus Christ of Mra Anna Gurr Rawson Richfield Idaho Peter Gurrs Hawaiian Islands Anna Third Ward

New Officers Elected at Little Salt Lake Chapter

Richard M. Henson was elected president of the Little Salt Lake Chapter Lone of Uuh Mieneers at a canyon social. Marlo Topham and Arnold Gurr were elected vice presidents, Wilfurt Durham secretary treasurer, with Clair Khowley and Warren Peadleton retiring from board duties. S.J. Whitney led arrangements for a watermelon bust and campfire program as F. Van Buren and Will L. Adams spoke at the jailer event. Friends Peter H. Gurr and spouse were honored before their mission departure.

Richard M Ick) Henson Little Salt Lake Uuh

Parowan Couple Set August Wedding at St George Temple

Sherlie Smith and Brent Talbot announce their engagement and wedding set for August 22 at the St George LDS Temple with President Harold Snow officiating. The ceremony will be followed by receptions at Paragonah school and a Cedar City home.

Eildon C. Smith Parowan Sherlie Brent

Weather Sparks Freak Telephone Mix-Up in Parowan

Rain storms caused telecommunication chaos on the Parowan exchange. A 2400 volt line fell onto a phone cable, burning the line and damaging relays in the control office. A double repair crew worked through the week to restore service as many lines went out.

Frank Sutherland Pasmod Sutherland

Installation Party For Legion And Auxiliary Postponed

The American Legion and Auxiliary postpone their Installation Party from Friday August 14 to near Thursday August 20 at 7 30 p m The meeting place remains the Five Mile Recreation Park ape Lagoon Center Bowery hosts a reunion on Sunday August 23 starting at noon for Troy County residents now in Ogden Salt Lake area Lunches may be brought by attendees

Awerican Legion and Auxiliary Troy County Ogden Salt Lake Lagoon Center Bowery

Parowan Family Injured in Layton Car Crash

A Parowan family traveling from Salt Lake City to Layton sustained minor injuries after their car was rear ended by J B Carlos of Salt Lake City on a four lane highway near north Salt Lake. Carlos was cited for careless driving while intoxicated after the collision, which occurred moments after a prior crash nearby. The Halterman family’s vehicle was the only one able to move unaided. all four cars were damaged. The Parowan couple, en route to fetch their son Kenneth, returned home Sunday.

Carlos Layton Kenneth Charles Timmons

Eyre Family Reunion Set for Minersville August 21 22

Mrs Frauline Wood reports the Eyre family reunion will take place in Minera Ville on August 21 and 22. Families from nearby areas are expected to attend the gathering with planned activities and reunion meals.

Frauline Wood Minera Ville

Relief Society Sets Work Meeting for Purowan Ward Ladies

A special work meeting for Purowan First Ward Relief Society is announced for Tuesday at 2 PM. Officers urge urgent quilting completion and request all ladies to attend.

Relief Society The Purowan First Ward Relief Society

Parowan Cedar City Wedding Ties Local Visitors

Henderson Nevada residents Nate and Rat Benson spent the weekend with relatives in Parowan and Cedar City. Salt Lake City visitors include Mayor and Mrs. Ray Lyman and Mr. and Mrs. Don Lyman. Greta Dalton wed Gale Wood in Cedar City with Tom Davenport kin. Additional greetings came from Kent Ward's Salt Lake City family vacationing in Parowan with Clair Ward.

Nate Rat Benson Henderson Nevada Parowan Cedar City Ray Lyman Don Lyman Salt Lake City Mal Ernest James Thomas Davenports Greta Dalton Gale Wood Kent Ward Purowan Kent Clair Ward

Granddaughter Born to Hatch Family in July

New Arrivals Mr and Mrs A C Hatch announce the birth of their granddaughter Charlene on July 29 at LDS Hospital Fillmor. Parents are Olesen and Clara Mae Grimshaw Hatch of Kanosh where Oleen is principal. Charlene weighed seven pounds two ounces at birth. Grandparents include Mr and Mrs George D Grimshaw of Enoch and William H Grimshaw of Enoch plus Mr and Mrs Charles D Smith of Broomfield Colo.

A. C. Hatch Lds Hospital Fillmor Olesen Clara Mae Grimshaw Hatch Kanosh Oleen Charlene Enoch William H. Grimshaw Charles D. Smith Broomfield Colo

Iron County 1953 Tax Levy Increases Revealed

Iron County tax cap increases disclosed show an estimated rise of about 20 dollars per property owner from 1952 to 1953. County officials cite state levies and independent taxing units driving higher overall rates despite efforts to hold the levy steady. Library, airports, recreation, and school district levies added to general and road funds, with city and town levies unchanged.

W. Clair Rowley Iron County

Greta Dalton Weds Gale P Wood In Cedar City Home Ceremony

Greta Davenport Dalton daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Davenport of this city married Gale P Wood of Cedar City in a double ring ceremony at the bridegroom’s parents home in Cedar City officiated by Bishop Earl O Mitchell of Parowan Third Ward. A garden reception followed with about 100 guests. The bride wore white pot and chantilly lace over pink taffeta and carried roses. Attendants included Mrs Eleen Robinson and Mrs Norma Jean Harding. Best man was Col Jolley with Colleen Gurr Lila Truman and Nella Wood as attendants. Ber niece Merryweather helped with refreshments.

Greta Davenport Dalton Thomas Davenport Gale P. Wood Cedar City Prenton Wood Earl O. Mitchell Parowan Third Ward Rdea Wood Home Eleenobinson Norma Jean Harding Clot Jolley Colleen Gurr Lila Truman Nella Wood Ritts Della Thornton Ber

Marie Lyman Weds In Home Ceremony

Marie Lyman and Walter Sadlick wed in a home ceremony conducted by Bishop La Virl Stewart in Kaysville. The bride, daughter of Parowan mayor Ray Lyman, wore white lace over pale blue and carried real roses. The couple will reside at 117 East Salt Lake Street, Salt Lake City, before departing for Iowa in September.

la Virl Stewart Kaysville Ivy Harvey Mazel Tarvey Ray Lyman Parowan Mirowan High School BAC Vedur City University of Utah Kiinse Sadlick Sappington New Jersey Univesity Tub Teblory Atomic Energy Commission Standard OF Company of California Sigma Xi State University of Iowa Justweds E. Sat Salt

County Commissioners Approve Cedar City Property Purchase

Iron County commissioners met to confirm the 1953 tentative tax levy and authorized buying the late John Woul sbury home in Cedar City for 106000. The site adjoins the Iron County Hospital for future expansion. An audit of 1951 and 1952 offices praised efficiency, while officials urged immunization against dogs and flies to curb disease spread. No action on a new heating plant. more proposals to be considered.

Tts Board of Iron County John 3. Woulsbury Cedar City Iron County Hospital Southern Utah Accounting Service

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