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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1949
Page
1
The high school plans a football practice session next Tuesday August 23 at 6 p.m. Coach Ray Watters will lead the open session. All players who were prevented from attending are urged to turn out, with an early start expected to benefit the team.
An explosion and fire at a butane storage facility injured Mr Bushey and caused about 75000 in losses. A truck rupture released 4000 gallons of butane, flames reached the tank gas line, and firefighters prevented wider disaster at the site near a theater. The Thorston family has a history of fatal fires in Las Vegas and Parowar.
The long legged bird tale marks new parents Mr and Mrs Lewis Limb on Sunday in AUS Ith, as the baby weighs near the hospital in Cedar City. James Stimes returns from Colorado, Lila sails to California with daughter, and Mabel Relbinzin leaves hospital for Salt Lake. Neighbors Mary and David Proth visit Bell with relatives, while nephew David Scott joins the back page update.
Yvonne Hyatt and Leonard Ashdown united in marriage Saturday evening at the Hyde home in Panvaan. The ceremony was conducted by Bishop Leona Evans with only family and a few friends present. The bride wore a gray crepe dress and the couple will reside in Cedar City where the groom will help run the family business.
The Stake Presidency announced the general schedule for the Stake Q uarterly Conference with sessions on August 2 and 28. Priesthood leadership meeting Saturday evening at 7 pm in the West Ward Chapel. Sunday two general meetings at Mt 8 and 2 pm in the West Ward Chapel. MIA session Sunday evening also in the same place. Special seating for youth. President Rowley notes extended access. Alma Jones visited town to pick up his mother. Continued on Axel Page.
The committee led by Mr and Mrs A Terry Lew announces a Saturday outing for the stake’s high priests. Attendees will travel to the camp and join a planned program led by Ward leaders and local organizers.
Tees are invited to attend the West Ward WIA meeting on Tuesday. Members are urged to bring hobbies and ideas for social time and activities. The text is garbled but indicates a local club or association hosting an upcoming informal gathering.
County commissioners and State Road representatives met in Parowan to review road classifications and mileage figures. The session aimed to align local data with state figures and prepare notes for the Bureau of Public Roads in Washington.
The Women's Safety Council of Utah introduces its weekly column in Utah newspapers under the banner All Out for Safety. The group aims to promote safety across traffic home farm and community with educational programs and safety films, asking civic and church groups to cooperate and help spread the message.
A local high school band plans a concert this Sunday August 21 at the school auditorium. The program includes selections from popular marches and student solo performances, with the event expected to draw family and community members.
Mies Lela Hyatt arrived in Utah with her family for a visit. Mrs Bronsny Adams and daughter Kathlean spent the week in Pirnvan with the Adams family. Mrs Sarah Hayles of Salt Lake City stayed with Jiet parents the Aro Bensopus. Mrs Notth Reid visits St George with her brother Dr. G1 Hyatt.
A reception in Parewin West Want Saturday honored newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Clair D Robinson. Guests from Parewin Paragonah and nearby communities attended. The bride wore a white satin gown with pink carnations. Victor Robinson led the program followed by prayers songs piano and readings. Guests enjoyed refreshments and dancing as gifts were displayed and plans were announced for the couple’s move to Beoran to enroll in the WSAC.
Dr. L. W. Sorenson and his wife have returned to Parowan after he underwent a major operation at Salt Lake Hospital.
The State Fair will feature livestock and agricultural entries from across the region with a planned prize pool around 10,000 dollars. Exhibitors have until September 29 at 9 a.m. to register. the fair runs September 16 to September 30. A major attraction is the Holiday on Ice show premiering in Salt Lake City, prepared in Denver and set for the fair’s opening.
The fair will feature the comedy drama The Bandit directed by George Oliver Taylor with W H Adams starring in the title role. Adams first made the role famous twenty two years ago in a prior inter community production. Taylor brings wide Broadway experience from thirty years in New York. The committee notes the value of these figures and expresses gratitude for their involvement.
A Missionary Benefit Party is set for Friday evening August 26 at the Paragonah School House starting 8 30. The event features a program dance and refreshments for sale with all proceeds going to the missionary fund. Everyone is invited from near and far to attend.
Mrs Arvilla E Mortensen was named president of the West Ward Primary Association succeeding Mrs Mar Mire Orten who resigned. She named Barbara Burt and Dean B Orton as assistants with Cherrie Day as secretary. Most ward officers will attend the Annual Primary Convention in Beaver on Friday.
Iron County fair booklets outlining dates September 1 to 3 and the premium list are being distributed countywide. Advertisers provide copies for patrons. copies available via Fair Committee Chair Hugh L Adams. Exhibits space planned at High School gym for homemaking arts and crafts and 4 H shows. cooking demos and livestock displays outlined. prospective exhibitors urged to obtain a booklet to study rules, judging scores, and article lists.
A 4-H style display highlights reupholstered furniture from a team of supervisors including Mr. Pendleton and Mrs. Benson. It features hand made drapes, hooked and crocheted rugs, and a range of wood and fabric crafts with awards for best professional and amateur paintings and pottery.
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