Centennial History of Parowan Pioneers Recalled
A historic overview recalls Parowan settlement and the centennial effort to preserve pioneer memory. The narrative follows the 1802 expedition across Crater Creek to the upper Sevier country, detailing native encounters, trading, and exploration routes toward Lake Bonneville region, Skull Cap Valley, and the Laverkin, with plans to continue next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Lee
Tie Valley
Hivenok
Parowan
Upper Sevier
South Country
John Steele
John DB. Lee
John B
John Dart
Solomon Chamberlain
Priddy Meeks
Francis Whitney
Seyler
Sevier Sipisong
Tafles
Sanpete
Sevier
Deer Creek
Skull Cap
Laverkin
Rites Join Local Couple in Paramount Ceremony
Mr and Mrs Low-Howard Romberg, of Paramount, Calif, celebrated a wedding with the groom's parents from Lome. The bride, Ula Rae Metra of Paro, wed in a ceremony conducted by her father, Reverend G Vander Titin, at the Em Church of Unt, with the benedict a son of Mrs Ralph Romberg. The event marked a new union for the couple and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lome
Paramount
Calif
Low- Howard Romberg
Reber i
Ularae Metra
Unt
G. Vander
Babies Christened in East Ward and West Ward
Infant Maxine Heap daughter of Allen and Utahna Heap christened Sunday. Kenneth Walker son of Whitney and Marie Walker christened by grandfather Erwin Walker of Cedar City. West Ward baby Judy Ann daughter of Theron J. and Anita Malerz Heap. Marjeanne Heap Merrill daughter of Martin B. and Lois Jean Heap. Fred Scott Orton son of Scott L. and Glenna Holyoak Orton christened Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Utahna Heap
Maxine
Whitney and
Marie Walker Orton
Kenneth Walker
Erwin Walker
Cedar City
Theron J
Anita Malerz Heap
Judy Ann
Martin B
Lois Jean Heap
Merrill
Marjeanne
Scott L
Glenna Holyoak Orton
Fred Scott
Adult Education Committee Seeks Community Class Input
The Adult Education Committee of Papawin requests residents' participation in a questionnaire to gauge interest for various classes and time slots. The survey lists options such as Plastics Copper Leather Craft Textile and Figurine Painting, Foods and Nutrition, Clothing, Ceramics, Amateur Photography, Fix-it, Drawing and Painting, Home and Community Improvement, Interior Decoration, Tare Tying refresher, General and Advanced Sewing, and Tailoring. Participants are asked to rank three choices and note preferred start times, with letters to respond by January 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morowon
Visiting Teachers Reminder After Sacrament Meeting
Notice lists all visiting teachers of the Weer Wild Relief Soviets and calls for immediate attendance with the photographer Sunday afternoon following the Sacrament Meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wild Relief
Verna Guymon Wax Getz Wed In Nevada
Mrs Rose Guymon announces the marriage of her daughter Verna Jean Guymon Wax Getz to Max Getz son of Mr and Mrs Fred Gere. The ceremony occurred November 22 in Las Vegas Nevada with stake president Bryan Lo Binker officiating. The couple will reside in Cedar City where the bridegroom works. he is a World War II veteran who served in the European theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Guymon
Purnwon
Mera Jean
Max Getz
Fred Gere
Cedar City
Las Vepas
Nevada
Moapa
Bryan Lo Binker
Parowan High School
Branch Agricultural College
Tirneham City
Igh
Tell States Army
New Feeder Joins Cattle Herd
A rural note describes a new feeder joining a cattle herd on the range. The animal, a ewe named Una, has adapted to farm life, bedding atop a hay stack and slipping over fences with ease. Neighbors wonder if the Guhrs will keep her through hunting season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Oh. Garraid
Jan
Thie
Catte Hastik
Hittieoof
Elise
West Ward Relief Society Ravnor Bazaar Set For Tuesday
The West Ward Relief Society will hold a Ravnor sale next Tuesday afternoon at 3 PM in their Relief Society rooms. Browse handmade hiveries quilts and crafts and enjoy tasty foods on site. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Ward Relief Society Ravnor
Relief Society
Hond
Sunday Fireside for Cleaners and M Men in Parowan
A Sunday evening fireside for Cleaners and M Men of both Parowan Wards will be held Sunday at 7 30 p m at the meeting place in Parowan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parowan
Parowan Jaycees To Stage Yule Lighting Contest
Rams Defeat Panguiteh In Two Practice Games in Panguitch and Parowan Friday and Saturday nights. Parowan Ramee out fought and outplayed Mangulich Wilh with scores 44 to 26 and 36 to 30. Tomorrow night the local fans will see the Rama tangle with Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parowan Jaycees
Rams
Panguiteh
Katies
Buskin
Panguitch
Parowan
Parowan Ramee
Mangulich Wilh
Rama
Enterprise
Former Parowan Resident Dora Benson Meeks Dies in Wyoming
Dora Benson Meeks of Parowan died in Lowell Wyoming on November 28 after a brief illness not yet clarified. She was daughter of Heber and Elizabeth Benson and wife of Josey Meeks, both Parowan natives. Funeral services were held the Thursday after her death as sister Mary Orton of Parowan traveled to the Big Horn area to be with the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parowan
Dora Benson Meeks
Lowell
Wyoming
Heber
Elizabeth Grimshaw Benson
Josey Meeks
Big Horn Area
Iron County men report for pre-induction exams in Salt Lake City
Oleen Hatch among several Iron County residents reporting for pre-induction physicals under Selective Service in Salt Lake City on Wednesday. Hatch is the son of Mr and Mrs A C Hatch of Mirowan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oleen Hatch
Iron County
Salt Lake City
Oleen
A. C. Hatch
Mirowan
Parowan D U P Receives Valuable Pioneer Relics
During the Tron County Centennial eve the Parowan Daughters of Utah Pioneers received a priceless relic collection from Thomas W. Forsyth of New Castle. The items include a S.N. Car Wilhio sketch of a dead girl from Fremont’s expedition, samplers dated 1812 and 1780, English dishes, bonnets, a mirror, and other household pieces from 1842 to Parowan. Forsyth’s donation also funds relic hall restoration and a portrait of his grandfather, with further items to be displayed for visitors during the centennial year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tron County
Parowin Camps Daughters of Utah Plotwers
Fyeth
Manly
This County
Thomas W. Forsyth
New Castle
Richard
Mary Ann Whitaker H Marriai
Parowan
Tsa
Forsyth
Enelang
England
Trom County
Deseret Iron Mining Company
Cedar Canty
Old Rock
Ausp
Harriton
Our Pioneers
D.I.P
Mary BR. Orton
Mra
Minnie Lower
Marriage Of Alice Elaine Thailes Announced By Parents
The marriage of Miss Alice Elaine Thailes to Davia was announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Herman Thailes of Parowan. The ceremony was conducted by Drvan L Bunker in the Vegne home with both families present. The bride, a Parowan High School graduate, plans agricultural studies, and the groom, son of Mr and Mrs Oleen Davia of Cedar City, is a Beaver High School alumnus. The couple honeymooned in Las Vegas and Boulder City and will reside in Cedar City. An informal reception is planned in Parowan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin
Alice Elaine Thailes
Isa Davia
Vegay
Nevada
Herman HE. Layles
Purowan
Mowpa Stake
Drvan L. Bunker
Spuetous
Des Vegne
Ivride
Mra
Davis
Parowan High School
Branch Agricultural Collate
Oleen Davia
Cedar City
Verne Orton
Beaver
Beaver High School
Las Vogue
Boulder City
Mit
Gas Theft Averted By Officers Near Paragonah
A transient burglar attempted gas theft at the Abbott home on Highway 1 about a mile north of Paragonah. Doin Boardman, nearby, helped the suspect to Paragonah and bought gas, then the man hid a gun and fled. Citizens alerted officers who investigated while the thief drained vehicles on site. Continued on page four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Abbots
Doin Boardman
Abbott
Highway 1
Paragonah
Mr. Boardman
Doin
Thalh
Ately
Baby Boy Born at Tron County Hospital
A seven pound baby boy arrived Thursday morning at Tron County Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Max Yarbrough of Heaver. The mother is Helen Benson, both mother and baby are doing nicely. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. James A. Tlensun of Parowan.
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Tron County Hospital
Max Yarbrough
Heaver
Helen Benson
James A. Tlensun
Parowan
Parowan and Enterprise Basketball Match Highlight on Dec 1
An activity calendar lists Parowan versus Enterprise basketball on December 1. Stake Primary Board meeting is set for December 11 followed by City Council and Veterans’ meetings on December 18 and 15 respectively. Young Farmers and Music Program events appear on December 17 and 18 with a Primary Teachers Party on December 19. Christmas and elementary events fill December 22 and 25 including a Snow Ball Dance and Operetta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parowan
Enterprise
Veterans
East and Wear Ward
Ipmhc
Veterans’ Meeting
Champmas Meeting Contest Sponsored by Junior Chamber
The Junior Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the annual Champmas Meeting Contest with a prize of £2000 for the best lighted display and decorations. Judging will be on December 44 with prizes including £7.60 and £36.00. Kenyon Robinson chairs the committee with Lloyd Stubbs and Breen Adams as members. Sheldon Ponsen is president. The group hopes Jaycees and community help to turn on Street lights early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Conmerce
Cliub
Areua Wid
Alsa
Mitchell
Turowan
Kenyon Robinson
Yale
Lloyd Stubbs
Breen Adams
Whesleys
Parowan
Sheldon Ponson
Cyril Pendleton
Lewis Helman
Jienena
Jaycees
Centennial Developments and Opening Celebration Plans
Pamphlets outlining the Trom Counts Centennial Years events and a January 12 opening celebration in Marowat will be distributed free to families for mailing. A souvenir booklet with pictures and local history is planned, with costumes encouraged for events and tourist travel, as the festivities approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trom
Marowat
Neat Fei
Asirie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Troy County
Piotert
Commonwealth
Center Creek
Sant
Andrew Jones
Tran
Nur
Aldo
Walker
Kane Uirat
Iinet
Crater Creek
Duidluesn
Ormal Riteshire
Counse
Serge SiMe
Mercy Lyalife
Parenta
Hecate
Moony
Nestorae
Pepe
Teiltapive Dite
Las Eensof
Tritter
Miriam Lister
Hick Benson
Diane View
Laine Mortelorth
Waithitesesty Chirk
Bel Mitchell
Thales Drown
Golda Lowder
Wees
Holela Faeer Eee
Drawive & Painting
Fin Men's Physicawl
Home & Communite
Tare
Verna Guymon
Wax Getz
Satety Bazaar
Parowan D.U.P
Alice Baines
Ance
Parowan Weat Ward
Dee
Centennial Developments
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