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Newspaper

Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1950

Page

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Rewell Program and Dance Soldiers Monday Night

A local notice announces a Rewell program and dance on Monday night in August with a list of attendees and contacts. It requests anyone with knowledge of others leaving to join forces to contact the committee led by Clair Rowley, Albert E. Game, or Anno T. Adams.

Rewell Max Dalley Lloyd Edward Dalton Joe Xy Pat Fenton Gordon Te Tete Morrin Boyd Preston Mitchell Orton Rulon Paramore Skougard Hal ‘Thorn- Bocene Valentine Anderson Paragonah Sod Robinson

Parowan Cedar City Revue Opens Week with Forty Entrants

The Fair revu opens Thursday sponsored by Poecowan Wards associations. Fourty Purrawans young ladies present a varied program including group songs and dances. Notables Cedar City Arlene Holyoak Sharon Halyoak Janis Lamb and Jackie Ward perform. Mrs Soren leads instruction while groups I to V feature solos duets and ensembles with titles like Amapola sidewalks of London and Party Group. Public invited to support a community entertainment fund.

Kbercue Iday Tron County Cleo Shirley Smith Jer- Moh Marilyn Ward Janis Lamb Harnson Cedar City Ie Rollins Parowan Mrs Soren Anele Tambou Amapola Jackie Peter Cot Sandra and Decker Marjie Square Shirlee Smith Orton Bakke Daddy's Il Smith Nola MY Pajamas Hatch Carlyle Rat- Ware Janes Maxine Jossela Wri Kathryn Son Maryetta Stubbs Amithy LaRen Orton " Crawford Ll Blyep eThode Dear Hearts The Gall

Stake Conference Schedule Announced for Parowan Weekend

President W Clair Rowley announced a Sunday evening Stake Conference under the Stake MLA direction at 8 p.m. in Summit Ward. Visiting authorities Elders Oscar A Kirkham and Paul C Childs will represent general authorities across Saturday meetings and Sunday sessions. Regional Welfare Conference also starts in Parowan at 9 a.m. Saturday.

Stake W. Clair Rowley Oscar A. Kirkham First Council of Seventy Paul C. Childs Church Welfare Department Parowan

D. U. P. Bazaar Next Friday Event

The public is reminded of the Bazaar held by the Parowan U P Camp next Friday. Aprons jamas and children's clothing fairy work and baked products will be offered for sale. The bazaar is in the basement of the Old Rock Church and contributors should bring items by 2 00 p m Thursday.

Parowan U.P. Campa Old Rock Church

Farmer's Horse Killed By Lightning In Pasture

A work horse from Bud Munford's team on the Oscar Lyman farm was killed by a lightning strike while grazing during a Tuesday deluge. A nearby teammate and the owner, sheltering under a shed about fifty feet away, were unharmed.

Bud Munford Oscar Lyman Bud

Notice of M LA Leadership Meeting Next Monday Evening

The M LA leadership meeting is set for next Monday at 8 00 p m in the West Ward Chapel All officers and teachers are requested to attend without fail.

Personal News Notes From Parowan and Nearby

Local column lists residents visiting relatives and traveling, including Howard Low returning from Salt Lake after vacation and completing a second band overture and nose surgery. Earl Decker, now in Payson, and Sara Bayles visiting from Salt Lake are noted, along with trips to Phoenix and convalescence at County Hospital. Gwendolyn Gurr, Zona Topham, Helen Henry and Malo Miller noted. page continues on back.

Parowan Schools Set Fall Start And Fees

Parowan announces a 1950-51 term starting Tuesday September 5 with an institute for teachers September 1 through 3. UEA convention October 12 15 and 4. Thanksgiving recess November 23 24. Christmas vacation from December 2 at noon to January 4. School ends May 23 for a 176 day year. Senior high student body fee five dollars with three fifty book rental. a dollar of the rental is refundable. Seventh and eighth grade student body fee three dollars. Building renovations are to be complete by September 5. Mr May Dalley will be absent due to military service until the national emergency ends.

U.E.A

County Fair entries due for handicrafts exhibit at gym

To fair patrons of the Handicrafts Department the county fair requires entries for articles to be hid in the High School gym from 1 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday Aug 30. Thursday morning is reserved for committee members and judges only. Arts Crafts and Hobbies and Ladies Exhibits will be housed at the gym.

275 Descendants Attend Benson Reunion in Parowan

About 275 people from across the United States gathered for a three day Richard and Phoebe Forrester Benkxon family reunion in Parowan. After Friday registration a public dance in the West Ward Recreation hall featured the Enoch orchestra led by George Fowler and square dancing led by Ed and Lena Johnson of Wyoming. Saturday morning family members met at the continuing activities.

United States Richard and Phoebe Forrester Benkxon Parowan West Ward Enoch Orchestra George Fowler Lena B. Johnson Wyoming

Marybell Fenton Becomes Mrs Coon At Home Wedding

Miss Marybell Fenton daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert L Fenton of Parowan wed Lester W Coon of Salt Lake City in a home ceremony at Parowan the presence of immediate family and a few friends. The gown was white lace over satin with a matching cap and bouquet of orchid anemones. Estella Orton sister of the bride served as matron of honor in blue dotted Swiss with similar bouquet. Arnold W Coon of Salt Lake City was best man. A dinner followed hosted by the bride’s mother with assistance from Jean Hendrickson and LaVonna Guymon. The couple are Waiver graduates continuing in Utah public life.

Maryleil Fenton Robert Lb. Fenton Parowan Lester W. Coon Salt Lake City Parowan Stake W. Clair Rowley Estella Orton Arnold W. Coon Chester N. Coon Bryan Ave

Nutrition consultant to speak at local fair event

Mrs. Hazel Stevens, state nutrition consultant for the Utah State Board of Health, will address Indies of Paur owan and Paragoniah on Week August 30 from 2:20 to 3:40 p.m. in the High School Kitchen. She will share ideas on nutritional needs for families and encourage attendees to bring entries to the fair.

Hazel Stevens Utah

Parowan Band Calls Special Rehearsals Ahead of Fall Shows

In preparation for fall performances the Parowan Band will hold rehearsals on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday nights August 5 29 and 30 at 7 45. Mr Low urges all former band members to attend to ensure a strong showing during the big week.

Parowan Agust

Chariot Races Highlight Parowan Horse Show

Parowan Horse Show features chariot races with E. J. King steel chariots and white Roman robes as entrants vie for cash prizes. Most events run Friday and Saturday with varied clinical events, entries due by 10:00 a.m. Friday.

Ivan Decker

Mrs Adams and Daughter Honored at Ogden Tea

Mrs Luella RO Adams and her daughter Mrs Carol Wright of Los Angeles were guests of honor at a tea and open house hosted by daughter Mrs Alice Ballinger in Orden. The event drew about eighty guests, including relatives and friends from Salt Lake City Provo and other northern parts of the state.

Luella RO Adams Carol Wright Los Angles

Parowan Horse Show Dates Announced For Weekend Events

Final preparations are under way for the Parowan Horse Show and Attival Pair with main exhibitors urged to register early. Friday and Saturday feature judging, demonstrations, and a parade at 2 p.m. Highlights include premier American Saddlers from Kee Flint of Layton, prize competitions in baking and homemaking, two horse chariot races, mule roping, wild Brahma steer riding, and tractor races. Queen Mary Gal Evans will preside with attendants LaVonna Guymon and Dorothye Adame.

Jane Eyre Flint Layton Utah Thoreugaw IDNA Edgar J. King Worid Kee Flint R. L. Fenton Gronway Parry Doug Clark Neil Boyter Mary Gal Evans LaVonna Guymon Dorothye Adame

Dance revue at school auditorium and public dances at Brown Derby

Evening entertainment includes a school auditorium dance revue on Thursday and public dances at the Brown Derby on Friday and Saturday. Patrons should consult the Fair books and premium list rules in the Times for details on the event.

Times

Baldwin Family Reunion at Five Mile Distracts Locals

Oscar Bald win family gathered at Five Mile last Sunday with Cau dell Orton as guest of honor. Orton, son of Mr and Mrs Wm T Orton of Parowan, trains with a National Guard unit in Cedar City and plans to depart soon. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Sam Gentry, Mr and Mrs Byron Baldwin, Mr and Mrs Bud Chamberlain and families of Cedar City, and Mr and Mrs Orton and children of Parowan.

Oscar Baldwin Caudell Orton Wm. T Orton Parowan Caudell National Guard Cedar City Sam Gentry Byron Baldwin Bud Chamberlain Orton

Firemen's Ball Nets Tidy Sum

Approximately one hundred sixty dollars was taken in at the Firemen's ball held in the Grown Derby dance hall last Saturday night. The dance was given by the members of the newly organized fire crew to raise funds to maintain the department. Edgar J. King headed the committee in charge with Mert Mitchell, Sheldon Benson, Fire Adams, S. M. Clark, and Vic Norman as members.

Change In Date For Primary Union Meeting

Mrs. John Hendrickson announces a new date for the Pur Owan Stake Primary union meeting due to a conflict with the Mutual Improvement Union gathering in West Ward. The primary workers across all wards are invited to assemble Saturday evening August 24 at the Eaux Wari Chapel for a fall Primary program, timed with the Stake Priesthood Leadership meeting in the West Ward.

Purowan Stake Mutual Improvement Union John Hendrickson Stake Eaux Wari Chapel At & Pom Helpu F Wari

Also Mentioned on This Page

Team Reary Associations Poecowan Jerroldene Stubbs Joan Decker Garna Decker Adams Julie Math Oll Sharon Halyoak Layna Adama Holyoak Helen Decker Kay Bentley Ai Arlene Holyoak Rasmussen Anette Thornskathryn Smith Sandra Patricia Re Barbara Er Arlene Holyoak Kay Harhira Jane Bayles Hulet Maxine Joseph Mitchell Beverly Dawn Helen Ruth Hatch I Ann Graff Marie Adams Laheker Jackie Ward Lamon Carol Crawford Stubbs Bleen John Summit Ward D. U. P. Bazaar Howard Low Salt Lake Low Earl Decker Payson Sara Bayles Arch Bensons George Humsey Phoenix Arizona Boyd Mitchell Koosharem Zona Topham Gwen M. Gurr Helen Henry Malo Miller May Dalley Benson Marybell Fenton Mrs. Coon E. J. King Evi Cqutity Dilla Gurr General Mills Claude Adams Fair Commute Baldwin Max Hendrickson Howard Ward Lavar Hermanson Shau
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