Parowan City Council Rejects Fall Street Oiling Plan
Parowan City Council decided against oiling streets this fall due to no gravel available at reasonable cost. A seal coat will be applied to existing oiled streets. Other actions included library steps bid, hydro electric maintenance, Red Hill Wranglers grandstand work, $50 toward Highway 91 funding, a Mother of the Year float, and removal of several Main Street trees using city staff after cost checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parowan
W. C. Mendenhall Co
Buckhorn
Red Hill Wranglers
W. Scott Mitchell
Highway 91 Association
Utah
Main Street
Moonlight Capers Dance Slated for August Twenty First
Stake Gleaners M Men State Annual Capers set for Tuesday evening August 21 at 8 pm in the First Second Ward Recreation Hall. Dance games and refreshments to follow. Robin Lamoreaux leads with Stake M Men and Gleaner supervisors assisting. Visitors from Wellington Carbon County travel via Bryce Canyon and Cedar Breaks.
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Gleaners
Jr. M
Parowan Stake
First Second Ward
Stake Jr. Gleaner
Stake Jr. M Men
Robin Lamoreaux
Stake M
Ward Gleaner
M Men
Henry Bentley
Ellis Bentley
Bryce Canyon
Cedar Breaks
Wellington
Carbon County
Local and Personal News Highlights Visitors and Births
Mr and Mrs Frank Morten sen hosted relatives from Utah and California including Carpenter and Mortensen families. Rodney Bentley welcomed twins born at Iron County Hospital weighing 5 Ibs 4 oz and 5 Ibs 10 oz with grandparents Jones and Bentley noted. Holmgren Westergren Sampson families visitors from Tremonton and Sweden, with Tamara Holmgren visiting. Van Wiley family visited Parowan. Jess Guymon on Utah Parks tour. Richard Batt on furlough from McChord AFB visiting his mother and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. G. Sampson
Mrs
Booth family visits Afton extends Boise kin ties
Mr and Mrs Roscoe Booth and family from Boise Idaho spent last week with Mrs Albena Gurr Aftons mother. Their eldest daughter Durinda will remain a few weeks with grandmother and other relatives.
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Roscoe Booth
Boise Idaho
Afton
Albena Gurr
Durinda
Local visitors note Mickleson family ties in Kanab
Recent visitors to the Albert Mickleson home include Mr and Mrs Earnest Mickleson and family and Mr and Mrs Norman Mickleson of Flagstaff Arizona. Mrs Albert Mickleson has been in Kanab with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Neal Swapp. Mr and Mrs Swapp welcome a new baby boy born August 4.
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Albert Mickelson
Earnest Mickleson
Norman Mickleson
Flagstaff
Arizona
Albert Mickleson
Kanab
Neal Swapp
Swapp
Rasmussen Undergoes Major Surgery at Lake City Hospital
George Rasmussen was taken to Salt Lake by Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Burton on Sunday. He underwent major surgery Tuesday morning at Lake City hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rasmussen
Lake City Hospital
Salt Lake
C. E. Burton
Mrs Luella Adams Hosts Daughters from Ogden and Salt Lake
Mrs Luella R. Adams entertained during the week her daughters Mrs P A Ballenger of Ogden Mrs C Tanner and Mrs Scott M Matheson of Salt Lake. Mrs Adams returned with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luella R. Adams
P. A. Ballenger
Ogden
C.©. Tanner
Scott M. Matheson
Salt Lake
Adams
Fall Football Practice At Parowan High Starts Soon
Coach Richard Jones announces 1956 football practice begins Monday August 27 at 4 30 pm at Parowan High School. Equipment issue Saturday August 25 1 00 to 5 00 pm for players. Two practices and five league games listed with a pair of pre season games against Lincoln County High School Panaca Nevada September 7 and Moapa High Overton Nevada September 14. League games Cedar Parowan September 24 Beaver Parowan September 28 Parowan Hurricane October 5 Parowan Milford October 18 Dixie Parowan October 26.
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Richard Jones
Parowan High School
Lincoln County High School
Panaca
Nev
Moapa High
Overton
Nevada
Cedar
Parowan
Beaver
Hurricane
Milford
Dixie
D U P Outing At Vermillion Castle Forest Camp
The Elizabeth and Paulina camps of the Parowan Daughters of Utah Pioneers held a five mile outing at Vermillion Castle Forest Camp last Friday. A pot-luck luncheon was served. The Harmonica Band performed several numbers and Mrs. Luella Dalton, Utah Mother of the Year, spoke about her New York trip and gave readings.
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Elizabeth
Second Ward Relief Society Reorganizes in Parowan
The Parowan Second Ward Relief Society reorganized on Monday August 14 naming Mrs Leta Evans as president. Dorothy Rowley and Margaret M Stubbs were chosen as first and second counselors. Vern Mortensen remains secretary and treasurer. Outgoing officers were Mrs Arvilla Mortensen, Mrs Nina Taylor, and Mrs Dean Orton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parowan Second Ward Relief Society
Leta Evans
Dorothy Rowley
Margaret M. Stubbs
Vern Mortensen
Arvilla Mortensen
Nina Taylor
Dean Orton
$450 Thousand Commited To Access Road
Senator Wallace Bennett was advised by telegram that $450.00 had been allotted to the Glenn Canyon Access Road by the Bureau of Public Roads. The funds will be available once the order is approved, with most of the $200,000 for aerece roads nationwide. The telegram forwarded to May Dawlow county organist notes the project and local impact in northern Arkansas.
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Wallace F. Bennett
Glenn Canvon
Glenn Canvan
Entira
United States
Teleeram A Onrer
County Schools Set to Open September 4 in Iron County
Iron County schools will open Tuesday September 4 under Superintendent Ianthus Wright. A three day institute for teachers starts August 29. Ninety six teachers signed contracts including Parowan and Paragonah staff such as Claude Adams Beth Marie Anderson LeNoir Asay Ramona Stubbs Thales Brown Max S Dalley and others. One vacancy remains in the high school Business Department due to Betty Peterson's resignation. Elementary staff list includes Fae N Benson Miriam Lister Bernell Evans M Glenn Jones Alma C Lawrence DeEsta Sampson Louise Mortensen Zona Topham Chester Benson Emma Dalton Helen Stones. The calendar shows days off October 10 and 12, Thanksgiving November 22 23, Christmas Dec 22 to Jan 3 with a Jan 5 Saturday session. Spring break is March 14 15 and the year ends May 24 with extended May 28 for reports.
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Iron County
Ianthus Wright
Supt
Parowan
Paragonah
Claude Adams
Beth Marie Anderson
LeNoir Asay
Ramona Stubbs
Thales Brown
Max S. Dalley
Marvin H. Graff
A. C. Hatch
Jean Hendrickson
Richard Jones
Marguerite Orton
G. Duane van Ausdal
Betty Peterson
Parowan High School
Carol Rae Brown
Fae N. Benson
Miriam Lister
Bernell Evans
M. Glenn Jones
Alma C. Lawrence
Prin
DeEsta Sampson
Louise P. Mortensen
Zona Topham
Chester L. Benson
Emma Dalton
Helen Stones
UEA
Salt Lake City
Taylor Named To Head Lesson Post
Ross Taylor was named post commander of the Parowan Post of the American Legion at elections held Monday evening. He succeeds Herbert Gurr. Elected as officers were Morton Mitchell senior vice commander Far Rimnsaa junior vice commander Nyyman Dav adjutant and finance officer Ralah Hulet first.
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Taylor
Ross Taylor
iPast
Heher Gurr
Morton Mitchell
Far Rimnsa
Nyyman Dav
Ralah Hulet
Parowan High School Alumni Reunion Planned for Iron County Fair
Invitations go to Parowan High alumni for the reunion during the Iron County Fair on September 1 and 3. Arnold O Gurr says the event, including a barbecue dinner at Five-Mile and a 9 PM dance, was postponed from spring. Reservations via Mrs Lawana Tullis by August 20 cost 1.00 per person plus a .50 member fee. ride events and class reunions are also scheduled.
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Parowan High School
Association
Arnold O Gurr
Lawana Tullis
Parowan
Iron County Republicans narrow field for four year commissioner
At the Iron County Republican convention Pr Beal Cedar City dentist and Myron F Higbee former Cedar City mayor advance to the September primary for the four year county commissioner post. Hector Levey faces Charles Hunter for state senator. Democrats bless all candidates with no primary contests. November slates include Warren Bulloch four year commissioner F C Van Buren two year commissioner M J Urie state senator Halden Christensen state representative.
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Iron County
John Beal
Cedar City
Myron F. Higbee
Dr. Beal
Hector M. Levey
Charles R. Hunter
Jess Guymon
J. Harold Mitchell
Warren H. Bulloch
F. C. van Buren
M. J. Urie
Halden E. Christensen
Installation party for new officers planned
Bruce Matheson 2nd Sgt at arms and J Leonard Topham chaplain will attend an installation party Friday evening August 24 at Vermillion Castle Forest Camp in Parowan Canyon. Commander will be a featured guest at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Matheson
At Arms
J. Leonard Topham
Chaplin
Oficers
Vermillion Castle Forest
Parowan Canyon
Miss Parowan To Be Named Saturday August 25
Parowan prepares for the 1956 Lion County Fair with a mammoth parade on Labor Day weekend. Entries for Miss Parowan close Aug. 22 with finals Aug. 25 at Firmage Theatre. The winner advances to Miss Iron County with a $100 CSU scholarship and a trip to Salt Lake City.
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Parowan
Miss Porowan
Jim Barton
Firmage Theatre
Iron County
Cedar
CSU
Salt Lake City
Paragonah News Notes: Local Returns From Arizona Wedding
Mrs Alma Stow returned to Phoenix after two weeks in Paragonah with Mrs Olive Edwards. Mr and Mrs Herbert Topham will host a wedding reception in the ward chapel for their son and daughter in law Murray Topham and his bride married last week in the Los Angeles Temple.
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Corrity
Alma Stow
Hom
Phoenix
Ariz
Olive Edwards
Herbert Topham
Ward Chapel
Murray Topham
Los Angeles
Lamoreaux Family Visits Salt Lake City Relatives
Mr and Mrs Clark Lamoreaux and family left during May for a visit in Salt Lake City with relatives.
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Clark Lamoreaux
Durstep
May
Joy Yau Ayy
Burt
Salt Lake City
Mrs Lila Stones Spends Time at Horse Valley With MIA Class
Mrs Lila Stones spent Thursday and Friday at Horse Valley with her MIA class, enjoying outdoor activities and group lessons. The visit showcased hands on learning opportunities and team building among students and staff.
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Lila Stones
Horse Valley
Mia
Bent ley couple welcomes twins at Iron County Hospital
Mr and Mrs Rodney Bent ley are the happy parents of twin boys born last week at Iron County Hospital. This makes three little boys for Rodney and Hettie Ann. Mr and Mrs Howard Jones are the maternal grandparents and Mr and Mrs Dow ard Bentley the paternal grandparents.
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Rodney
Bentley
Iron County Hospital
Howard Jones
Paragonah
Deward Bentley
Parowan
Clarence Stevens
Rodney Bentley
Hettie Ann
Mrs. Doward Bentley
Reunion of Henry Thomas Reese descendants Held at Cedar
Mrs. Leona J Stones attended a Cedar reunion of the Henry Thomas Reese descendants held at the CSU. Also present were Mr and Mrs Will Robb and Mr and Mrs Doug Davenport and their son.
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Leona J. Stones
Cedar
Henry Thomas Reese
CSU
Will Robb
Doug Davenport
Summit News Donna Davenport
Reporters Speakrs in sacrament meeting Sunday were Oscar J Hulet and son Kent. Mr and Mrs Bertrand Dalley and daughter Mary Beth spent a day at Lehman Cave this week. They traveled with Mrs Dalley’s sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Aaron Rasmussen of Parowan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Davenport
Oscar J. Hulet
Kent
Bertrand Dalley
Mary Beth
Lehman Cave
Hulet and Mathews Family Reunion in Antimony
Mr and Mrs Carlisle Hulet and children spent several days in Antimony with Mrs Hulet s folks the B L Mathews The 11 sons and daughters of the Mathews with their families were together for the first time in ten years The family now Aumeys 60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle Hulet
Antimony
Dalley Family Fishes Panguitch Creek Saturday
Mr and Mrs Lester Dalley and family with Lester s brother in law and sister Jim and Daisy Prince and daughter spent Saturday fishing on Panguitch creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Dalley
Lester
Jim
Daisy Prince
Panguitch Creek
Relief Society Holds Quilting Meeting All Day
The Relief Society spent their work day in a quilting session, organizing fabric, sharing patterns, and socializing as they worked on handmade items for community needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relief Society
Stapleys Visit From Salt Lake Bring News to Town
Joe Stapley and a girl friend spent one day last week with his parents, the Earl Stapleys. Joe is employed in Salt Lake this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Stapley
Earl Stapleys
Joe
Salt Lake
Dalley Family Spends Weekend in Salt Lake
Mr and Mrs Ivan Dalley and daughters Kathleen and Mary Jane spent the weekend in Salt Lake City visiting relatives and sightseeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Dalley
Kathleen
Mary Jane
Spen
Salt Lake
Local visit boosts family ties and church group activity
Nels Madsen returned from Springville to visit daughter Mrs. Frank Clark and family. He met his new great grandson William David Frederickson for the first time. Elders' Quorum sponsored a movie here last Wednesday evening, and YWMIA officers sold candy during the showing.
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Nels Madsen
Springville
Frank Clark
David Fredrickson
Elders’ Quorum
YWMIA
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Frank Mortensen
van Wiley
Antimoney
Maralyn
Guymon
KSUB
Richard Batt
McChord AF Base
Washington
Second Ward Relief Society
Mair Dawlow
Ore Wentert
Weateale Pan He Anweteat
Fernean
Arivana
Parowan Elementary
Paragonal School
Amasa Stones
Stones
Paragonah News
Summit News
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