16 Aug 1946
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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1946
Page
1
City officials discussed enlarging park grounds on Main Street to widen trails and add features. Mayor Rig Lavine, Taylor Miller, and others weighed costs, water supply, and labor limits, with plans to repurpose rails and finish the project next year.
Fragmentary note recalls Clifton Halterman and Wehe Sisters at the bay and a damaged reference to a building project at Low County School with principal Ley Setenrasium and Woolsey of Cedar City. The readable text hints at an upcoming page item and Monday date.
A Wednesday fire at the Dalton dairy farm in Piréwan Valley destroyed about seven loads of freshly baled straw. A threshing mishap caused oil-soaked rags to ignite, light fuel into the straw stack, and threaten nearby buildings. Firefighters arrived but could not save the stack. equipment was moved and spared.
The East Ward Fireside meeting scheduled for Sunday evening is postponed due to Stake Quarterly Conference. The rescheduled session will be held at Arnold Gurr's home next week with an illustrated lecture on Sweden.
Non resident and special antlerless deer permits see a price hike from two dollars to sixteen hundred dollars this year. Utah wildlife officials advise California hunters amid in state and out of state travel for deer hunts. The article notes non resident license options and local resident license details. Local mentions include Edgar King moving from Salt Lake City and the Dalton family visiting relatives in Tennessee.
A detailed Sunday night conference program is announced with a long schedule of hymns prayers and readings. The event features speakers from the stake including presidents and officers and honors veterans and service members in attendance. The agenda includes special numbers by choir groups and a tribute to fallen or departed members.
County officials outline the 1946 tax levy figures with towns Cedar City and Kanai Town listed for millage. The report notes total levies, council division, and funds sourced from other revenues to cover public services and needs for the upcoming year.
The West Ward Fireside group will meet Sunday evening at Morris Rowley's home in Bop. The Jessory sei Me will be given by Mr and Mrs Almy Dalton and Morrs Rowley will lead the discussion after. All members are invited to attend.
Mrs Arthur Mooind and Mr and Mrs Amie announce engagement of daughter Marty Beit. Miss Joseph, a 78 graduate of Airanth Agricultural College at Ce day, affiliated with Phi Alpha sorority and former student body president Hatch, served as Army Captain and is now on terminal leave. marriage planned for September 3.
The Parowan Chamber of Commerce schedules a Monday evening session at the town court house with all members urged to attend. Notices mention key matters for discussion and emphasize orderly conduct and attendance, plus brief socials in the interim.
The Utah State Fish and Game Commission announced permit applications for several areas with deadlines around Sept 4. Public drawing will determine license eligibility, with $2 resident and $10 nonresident fees. funds returned to unsuccessful applicants. Miss Glienetta Taylor recently visited Utah for a wrestling event, reuniting with family back home.
Parowan based Parowan Service Company completed a bulk storage plant at the garage Nero They claim capacity of 500000 gallons of Bas ulines and Thuots plus a complete line of motor olaneae The plant aims to speed service to farmers and valley residents and will improve delivery from Gana Creek and Lanks stations The note also mentions Edgar Chok son of Edgar Clark joining the Marine Corps and the Marine Boat Training Station at Saint Obee Culfietita.
The President approved a broad update to the GI Insurance Act adding 20 year endowment options including age 60 and 65 endowments. Veterans may designate any beneficiary and choose lump sum or extended payments. Disability benefits and postservice eligibility for certain rejected or fallen servicemen are included, with enrollment open until January 1, 1950.
A reception for Mr and Mrs Leonard Dalton followed their July 14 marriage in the Relic Rooms of the West Wali Church. Will L Adams officiated, a short program was followed by social time and viewing gifts. Mrs Thoms Davenport hosted lunch. Mr RT Fenton of Fenton's Pharmacy visited Salt Lake City last weekend.
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