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Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1941

Page

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Exchange Club Hears Civic and Road Needs

Exchange Club discusses civic improvements and road needs in the county area at a semiannual meeting in the county courthouse. E Ray Lyman highlights the poor condition of Little Greek-Bear Valley road and its impact on defense material transport. A committee led by R L Fenton and Arthur Joseph will seek state engineering action for immediate road work.

Munday E. Ray Lyjan National Defense Earduck Canyon Sghway 89 Zion Canyon Cedar City Raila R. L. Fentons Arthur Joseph Ray Lyman Ivan Becker State Enneering Department Decker Salt Lake City

Scenic Utah Travel Booklet Promises Wide Range of Attract ions

A state department plan in 1942 aims to publish a travel booklet titled Pyew line of travel merchandise to showcase Utah's scenic spots. Commissioner H J Plumhof notes a large photo spread, both color and black and white, featuring historic and lesser known sites to spur longer visits. residents are invited to submit photos, with the Department of Publicity and Industry Development based in the Spy Building, Salt Lake City.

Utah H. J. Plumhof State Department of Purity and Industrial Development Plumbat Detment of Indus~ry S Py Salt Lake City

Farewell social for Elder Shelby Bentley

A testimonial and social honor departing Elder Shelby Bentley as he heads to a mission in the Southern States. The event is next Thursday evening December 11 at the Westward chapel and recreation hall, with an 8 pm program including talks and music, followed by dancing. Ray Garner and Clair Hulet organize the program, and Short's Rhythm Kings and Deckers Old Time Orchestra provide music. Eastward Bishopric invites all members of both wards to attend.

Westward Shelby Bentley LDS Church Ray DB. Garner Clair Hulet Short Rhythm Kings and Deckers

Parowan City budget outlines 1942 expenditures

The 1942 Parowan budget proposes total expenditures of 30,505.21 dollars presented to the City Council by Recorder S J Whitney. The plan shows minor department changes with electric light bonds costing more to retire. park improvements will be funded from transfers. A budget hearing will be held later to finalize figures. Also announced is the marriage of Elmo Orton to Glennbs Simpkins in St George temple with details on their education and current jobs.

Parowan City S. J. Whitney Joseph Elmo Orton Silas T. Orton Af Parawan Glennbs Simpkins Robert Simpkins Cedar City St George Temple Harold S. Snow Parowan High School B. A.C State Road Commission Short Rhythm Kings Cedar High School Cedar Cry

West Ward Holds Annual Reunion in Chapel and Hall

The Psrowan West ward held its annual reunion last Friday night in the ward chapel and recreation hall. A program featured presentations from auxiliary organizations, followed by dancing, games, and mixers in the recreation hall. Refreshments of candy and nuts were served. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Wro M Dalien in the County hospital on Wednesday of this week.

Psrowan West Ward Ward P.m Wro. M. Dalien

Short Change Artists Draw Jail Sentence

Two men, William Taylor aged 20, and a man named McCoy aged 32, plus McCoy’s wife Annie Silver Tell McCay, were held in Cedar City for shortchanging a service station attendant and injuring a bystander, with deputies pursuing them after a call from Cedar City. Thornton was struck and hospitalized. the trio faced a Cedar City justice court, with Taylor jailed 30 days, McCoy five days, and Mrs McCoy 50 days suspended.

William Taylor McCaoy McCoy Annie Silver-Tell McCay Cedar City Wm. E. Thornton Parowan Ray H. Adams Ietter Sherifie S.C. Lamb Utah Taylor Sheriff Lamb Adams Main Street Court House Center Main Streets Wm.e. Thornton Alladin Theatre Thornton Justice of the Peace A. J. Rolla Jall

Coach Ward Cuts Ball Squad to Fourteen Men

The local high school basketball team, led by coach Orland Ward, has been trimmed to fourteen players none of whom are returning starters. Early-season standouts include Jim Whitney Norman Mickelson Bill Stubbs and Don Rollins among others. A recent game at Beaver resulted in a 22 to 2 loss for Tocal, and upcoming schedule lists Delta at home on December 6 with ten players set for a tour.

Orland Ward Jim Whitney Norman Mickelson Bill Stubbs Don Rollins Cyril Pendleton Norman Harris Grayson Gurr Victor Mathesor Alma Dalton Adrian Dalton Hal Orton Daryl Halterman Raymond Wiltsey Jay Don Alger Beaver Tocal Beaver’ High Delta Parowan Milford Hinckley

Farmers Urged to Apply for FSA Loans in County Meetings

Farmers seeking Farm Security Administration loans urged by Newel Walden to apply early due to thorough eligibility checks. Meetings set December 16 in the Courthouse and December 17 in Cedar City Federal Building for northern and southern county applicants. Loans cover livestock purchases, machinery, and repairs with five year terms at 5 percent interest. Group purchases encouraged with different rates. Rehabilitation loans available for farm families with limited credit. Applicants receive farm and home management supervision and must keep farming records. Office hours and location provided.

Farm Security Administration Newel F. Walden Cedar City Farm‘ ‘Security Newell Walders Lanters Farm Security Federal

Further Explanation of Parcel Post Regulations Given

A fragmentary postal bulletin explains parcel post rules and rates. It covers packing and wrapping, return addresses, labeling fragile and perishable items, and size and weight limits. The notice advises checking the post office lobby for details on zone rates and other parcels post guidance.

One Time Resident Mary Jensen Holyoak Dies in Burley

Mary Jensen Holyoak 70 a one time Parowan resident died Thursday in Burley Idaho after a long illness. She and her husband George J Holyoak moved from Parowan to Circleville then to Burley in 1920s and remained there. She was a prominent L D S church worker in her ward. Born February 24 1871 at Parowan she married June 8 1892 in the St George temple. She is survived by her husband eight children seven siblings and many relatives.

Daily Press State Mary Jensen Holyoak Parowan Swns St George Temple Belle James Joseph Lovell Alma Albert John Holyoak Burley Francis Holyoak Salt Lake City Alfred and John Jensen Nora Kinney Burtey Waldemar Jensen Blackfoot Sophus Igensent Farmington Utah Jorgen Hensen Provo Alvin Jensen Los Angeles

Workers Reminded to Check Security Records at Once

Workers in this city were reminded to review the Social Security Board wage records for 1927 and later within four years of the year claimed. Free cards to request a wage statement are available at the Richfield office in the Peterson Bank Building. statements arrive in sealed envelopes.

Socisl Security Board Itseir Harry T. Johnson Richfield Social Security Board Peterson Bank Johnson

Parowan High Earns High Honor From Accrediting Group

Principal L O Bennett announced at the Northwest Association of High Schools and Colleges convention in Salt Lake City that Parowan High School met requirements and was accepted as a member. The recognition reflects high standards in staff training curriculum class size library facilities and lab equipment. The school plans to maintain this high standing through continued effort by the board faculty and students.

Northwest Association of High Schools and Colleges Salt Lake City LO 8. Bennett Parowan High School

Wilson Lunt Wins Place on County School Board

Cedar City automobile distributor Wilson N. Lunt won election to the Iron County School Board from Precinct 4 by a single vote over John S. Christensen. Lunt will replace William H. Leigh who did not seek re-election. results show Lunt 233, Christensen 232, George W. Foster 53. Mrs. Mitchell Benson spent several days last week in Ely, Nevada with Mr. Benson who is employed there.

Wilson N. Lunt Cedar City Iron County School Board John 5. Christensen Lunt William H. Leigh Christensen George W. Foster Almanee Mitchell Benson Ely Nevada Benson

City Offers Free Power For Xmas Lighting

Patowan residents may receive free electricity for outdoor Christmas decorations as the City Council approved the program at the December meeting. Residents should contact a city electrician to arrange wiring hookups and ensure safety. The report also notes dog licensing enforcement with fines, WPA project revival for street and sidewalk work, and a New Year’s Eve all night dance permit for the Gun and Red Club under city supervision.

Patowan Chy Joseph Ray 4. Adams Ivan Decker Courtleit Wich WPA Decker Post Office Department Robert B. Mitchell Legal Gun and Red Club Anst Fennission

Jesus the Christ topic of December Sunday services

Parowan Ward Mutual Improvement Association holds Sunday evening services in ward chapels on December Tth at 8 o'clock. The program centers on "Jesus the Christ" with short talks and readings about the Nativity and Jesus mission. Musical numbers precede the talks and fit the epic Christmas theme. All ward members are urged to attend and reservations for the Exchange Club Banquet on December 13 in the West ward Relief rooms should be made with Ray D. Garner or C We Ehliott.

John J. Pendleton Ray BD Garner Sip Ard Parowan Ward Exchange ‘Club Ray D. Garner C. We Ehliott

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