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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1949
Page
1
The Parowan Jaycees illuminated Main Street with festive lights at 7 30 pm Saturday to close their Better Business day. Merchants offered bargains prizes and credit slips to customers as the town joined in a cooperative Christmas spirit and a school gym dance capped the evening.
Eugene M. Orton and Gary H. Pentley of Parowan lease Cedar City Reminder from Sheldon Olja with option to buy. They operate the Cedar City advertising circular The Reminder and do extensive job printing with plans to purchase the business and equipment and expand operations. Mr Olds established the business several years ago.
E Bayles won the Parowan school board seat on Iron County board after a low turnout with incumbent Robert L Fenton as the only challenger. Bayles, a Parowan farmer and WWI veteran active in AA A programs, has held church and public roles and is an American Legion officer. He and wife Ethel Wooley have two children, Ralph and Alice.
Jay Rasmussen from Parowan Utah serves aboard USS Hector of Vice Admiral Bogan s Western Task Force in Exercise Miki aimed at retaking Hawaii. Carl Rasmussen, also of Parowan, reports aboard USS Redfish with the Pacific Fleet after training at New London and submarine school.
Emma Holyoak Smith 86 died November 25 at a Colorado hospital from age related illness. Born September 11, 1863 in Parowan she taught Sunday School here before moving to Colorado after marrying Naphi N. Smith in 1892. Survived by seven of nine children, three brothers Joseph and Thos K. Holyoak and George Holyoak, plus 23 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral held November 28 in Sanford LDS Chapel with burial in Sanford.
The West Ward Relief Society announces a Tuesday afternoon bazaar featuring quilts, hand woven rugs, aprons, children’s clothing hand work and food items. The sale starts at 2 15 p m and will be followed by a regular work meeting for members. Everyone is invited to attend for Christmas items.
A hot stovepipe extended through the ceiling and roof of Mrs. Berta B. Winter’s small Center Street home, igniting surrounding lumber and burning a four foot square area. Neighbors spotted the blaze before it reached the roof. firefighters arrived after it was already extinguished.
Parowan High School presents the three act mystery comedy Drums of Death on December 15 and 16 in the auditorium. A dress rehearsal will be held Wednesday afternoon for local children. Cast includes Joan Bayles as Celeste and Elwin Talbot as Jules with several pupil actors and community help. Admission is 25 and 40 cents with reserved seats 65 cents at Fenton Pharmacy.
Mrs John H Pendleton attended the funeral service in Junathon for her cousin George LaRoy Barlow a prominent businessman who died suddenly in his Salt Lake City hotel room while at a convention. Coach and Mrs Ray Watters and family visited relatives in Richfield over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Mert Mitchell and Mr and Mrs Cyril Pendleton combined business and pleasure on a brief trip to northern Utah earlier in the week.
Public meeting drew attention as local glass factory plans incited debate among residents and experts. Speakers included construction specialists, with ten addressing concerns about project scope, safety, and jobs for the community. Several attendees highlighted regional impacts on Kanab and neighboring towns.
Community Activity Calendar lists upcoming events: Dec 16 high school play. Dec 17 basketball game. Dec 23 stake MIA music. Dec 24 festival and Christmas tree program for both wards with Jaycee Dance. Dec 26 Snow Ball for both wards. Dec 27 square dance. Dec 30 basketball game. Dec 31 American Legion dance. Jan 4 school start. Jan 6 basketball and student Wytoon. Jan 13 Parowah Pioneer Day.
The Times reports strong interest in the Western Glass Corporation for a Parowan glass factory. Parowan Chamber of Commerce will host expert talks Monday at noon, and 1:30 PM public meeting at the Fir mage Theatre invites all. About 80 percent of stock funds will be escrowed and audited by state authorities until final construction plans are approved.
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