Rams Hold Off Richfield In Tourney Prep Clash
Parowan Rams beat Richfield 43 to 34 in Friday matchups. Leaders King and Clark each with ten points, Haycock and Stubbs eight apiece. Teams prepare for Cedar City and Parowan tournament games against Springville and Jordan with Cedar, Parowan hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RAMS
Richfield
Decker
Larry King
Eric Clark
Scott Haycock
Don Stubbs
Don Gurr
Ron Mortensen
Rod Bentley
Connell Mitchell
Orland Halterman
Kent Whitney
Jordan
Springville
Reals
Cedar
Parowan
Cedar City
Lions Club Revives Local Interest in Community Activities
Members met Monday evening at the Old Mi Resort in a revived effort for the Lions Club. The venue was offered by its owners for regular and extra social gatherings. A membership drive was approved for soon, with plans to boost civic and social activity in the community. Pres W Scott Mitchell led the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions’ Club
Old Mi
Pres W. Scott Mitchell
Legion Auxiliary Plans Annual Xmas Party
The Legion Auxiliary's annual Christmas program was set for Thursday December 14 at 8 p.m. in the First Second Ward Relief Society rooms. A program, refreshments and a gift exchange are featured. Gifts should not exceed 50 cents. Assistants include Mrs. Albert Adams and others, with all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary Organization
Meeks Dalton
Second Ward Relief Society
Albert Adams
Alfred Wilcock
R. L. Fenton
Violet Clark
Frank Stevens
Pharmacy Class To Be Taught At Dixie College
Dixie College plans a two year preprofessional pharmacy course as part of a larger effort to expand biological and physical science programs. Donald C Cameron will travel to Salt Lake to coordinate with the University of Utah’s five year pharmacy program and meet with Dean L David Hiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie College
Donald C. Cameron
Biological Science
Salt Lake
University of U Jlah
L. David Hiner
School of Pharmacy
U. of U
New Arrivals Elwood and Eloise Dobrusky Page
Elwood and Eloise Dobrusky Page of St George welcomed a son on December 3 at Dixie Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Washington County. The baby weighed eight pounds two ounces. Big brother Jerry age 5 and sister Gayle age 2 visit grandparents John Page and others. Grandparents include Al Dobrusky and Mary Matheson of Albuquerque. Also, Lyle O and Connie Halterman welcomed a daughter born Sunday at Iron County Hospital weighing eight pounds three and a half ounces. Sisters Lyla Joy 11 Kristine 10 Annette 6 Sammy 4 and brother greet her at home. Grandparents S A Halterman Samuel J Whitney Parowan. Mother is Connie Whitney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Eloise Dobrusky Page
St. George
Dixie Pioneer Memorial Hospital
Washington County
Jerry
Gayle
John Page
al Dobrusky
Mary Matheson
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Lyle O
Connie Halterman
Iron County Hospital
Lyla Joy
Kristine
Annette
Sammy
S. A. Halterman
Samuel J. Whitney
Parowan
Connie Whitney
Parowan Couple to Be Released from Mission
Elder and Mrs. Peter H. Gurr will be released from the Hawaiian Mission on December 29 and return to the United States. They have served about 17 months in Honolulu and at the Hawaiian Temple, with health issues prompting a return home before the rainy season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parowan
Elder
Peter H. Gurr
Gurr
Parowan Third
Islands
Honolulu
Legion Auxiliary Surpasses Drive Quota In Local Campaign
The local American Legion Auxiliary exceeded its annual eee drive quota of 74 memberships. Mrs Mary B. Orton, president, announced the achievement, with first vice-president Mrs Carmen Topham leading a diligent campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Mary B. Orton
Haw
Carmen Topham
Parowan High music dept to present public concert
About 200 students under Lenoir Asay will perform Sunday December 19 in the Parowan School auditorium at 5 pm The program includes the entire school band ladies and men choruses combined groups quartets and ensembles A varied program features carols and non Christmas music The entertainment is free to the public and promises a first class evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parowan High School
Lenoir Asay
Parowan School
Spm Lt
Asay
Dixon Hunters Feted At Parowan Reception
Mr and Mrs Dixon Hunter were honored at a Friday reception in Parowan First Ward Church after their morning marriage at the St George LDS Temple officiated by President Harold S Snow. The bride JorAnn Orton daughter of Don and Don B Orton Parowan, wed Dalroy Hunter of Cedar City. Bride's sister Mrs Mary Dawn Dalton served as matron of honor with bridesmaids Dear Robinson Yvonne Benson Marlene Adams and Jeanenne Hyatt. Flower girls were Peggy Orton and the grooms two nieces Teri Jayne Gardner and Jeane Greenwood. Best man Claude Hunter of Santa Ana Calif, was the groom's brother and business partner. Hostesses included Mrs Max Gardner and others. Continued on Page Three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon Hunter
Parowan First Second Ward
St. George
Lds Temple
Harold S. Snow
JorAnn Orton
Don B. Orton
Paro,wan
Dalroy Hunter
Cedar City
Benedict
Hunter
Mary Dawn Dalton
Dear Robinson
Yvonne Benson
Marlene Adams
Jeanenne Hyatt
Peggy
Teri Jayne Gardner
Jeane Greenwood
Claude Hunter
Santa Anna
Calif
Orton
Max Gardner
Pearl Benson
Marie Orton
Jetta Rowley
Church Doings Third Ward Primary Meet and Social
The Third Ward Primary preparation meeting and Christmas social occur Monday at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Gray son Gurr home with Mrs. Arnold Gurr co hosting. An exchange of We gifts will be featured and preparations for the Christmas Eve program will also be made. Parowan Stake Primary Preparation Sective will be Thursday December 16 at 8 p.m. in the Parowan First Second War Church. All officers and teachers are asked to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Grayson Gurr
Arnold Gurr
Parowan
1954 Tax Collections Lead Over Previous Years
County Treasurer Clair Hulot Loew reports Trenounty 1954 tax collections totaled 847 of the case levied, well above 1998 levels. State tax components may raise the total by about 5 percent. Delinquencies posted after November 30 will face penalties, with tax sales and past-due balances settling by January 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenounty
Ty Clair Hulot
Iran
Yours April Unis play re presents at Ward Recreation Hall
The Second Ward MIA will again present the three act comedy Yours April on Wednesday evening December 25 at 8 00 pm at Ward Recreation Hall in the Mcintyre home patio setting in a Northern California university town The play directed by Mrs Vilate Joseph features Miss Mary Jo Justesen and Miss Phyllis Hall as assistants It follows the earlier success Growing Pains and centers on late adolescence themed trials and tribulations with an outdoor setting and present time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brand Ward
Los Fered
Vilate Joseph
Mary Jo Justesen
Phyllis Hall
Mcintyre
California
County Commission Head Appeals for Safer Driving on SD Day
Iron County Commission Chairman Jess Guyman urges residents to prevent rural and urban traffic accidents on December 15. He cites rural deaths eclipsing urban losses and calls farm communities to engage in SD Day, backed by national safety groups, with three steps: obey laws, show courtesy, and stay fully attentive while driving or walking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron County
Jess Guyman
Board of Iron Couny Commissioners
National Safety Council
Gillnyman
Guyman
Eisenhower
Action Committee For
Tron County
Serviceman Pfe. Garth Gilger Visits Parowan for Christmas
News from Fort Lewis reports Pfe. Garth Gilger of the United States Army has arrived in Parowan to spend a 21 day furlough with his family, the Hugh Gilgers, allowing him to enjoy Christmas at home with his folks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Lewis
United States Army
Pfe
Garth Gilger
Parowan
Hugh Gilgers
Christmas party plans discussed at Tri.H Club event
Mrs Elmer Truman hosted members and partners last week at her home to plan the Tri.H Club annual Christmas party set for December 18. Sewing and refreshments occurred as the women socialized and discussed arrangements. A birthday gathering for Mrs Etta Skougard was held last Wednesday with friends visiting and refreshments served. Friends and relatives also visited Mrs Fae Benson on Sunday evening to celebrate her birthday with a pleasant visit and light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Truman
Tri.h Club
Etta Skougard
Fae Benson
Safe Driving Day declared for December 15 in Utah
Governor J Bracken Lee proclaims December 15 as Safe Driving Day urging every motorist and pedestrian to join a 24 hour drive to eliminate traffic accidents. The plan promotes community action and aims to reduce fatalities and injuries, highlighting national traffic safety effort and broad organizational backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bracken Lee
Utah
Decker Named C of C Head Panwan Chamber Elects new officers
Ivan Decker Porowan post master was named president of the Panwan Chamber of Commerce at the club's annual election on Monday night. He will succeed S M Clark who led the chamber the past year. Eugene Orton vice president D Watson Adams secretary treasurer M Howard Ward Dr RT Wilkerson FE J King board of directors. New officers take over Jan 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Decker
Porowan
Panwan
Decker
Erugene
Orton
D Watson Adams
Howard Ward
RT. Wilkerson
FE. J King
Personal News Notes Highlight Local Family Travels
The column notes Norman Mortensen has been named General Superintendent for Guthrey Construction in Spokane and Pullman, Washington. Relatives visit from Los Angeles, Magna, Salt Lake City, Parowan, Cedar City, Toledo, Colorado, Lovell Wyoming, and Phoenix, with trips and gatherings across multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart Mortensen
Norman
Guthrey Construction Company
Spokane
Pullman
Washington
South
Sherman
Services Held For Thorley Baby
Funeral services were held at Jensen Mortuary Chapel for Susan Thorley, 3 months, infant daughter of Jay Grant and June Decker Thorley of Cedar City. She died Tuesday of an acute respiratory infection. Born August 26, 1954, in Cedar City, she is survived by her parents, a brother Scott, sisters Melissa and Cynthia, and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Thorley of Cedar City and Ivan Decker of Parowan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jensen Mortuary Chapel
Susan Thorley
Jay Grant
June Decker Thorley
Cedar City
Scott
Melissa
Cyntha
Frank A. Thorley
Ivan Decker
Parowan
Babies Blessed In Local Wards
Parowan First Ward had no christenings this month while Second Ward recorded one birth Jill Jane Adams, daughter of Dyle and Laura Stubbs Adams. Third Ward led with three christenings all boys Charles Luther Heap son of Allen and Utahna Hardy Heap Stewart son of Verl and Beverly Orton Taylor Elmer and Doeda Smith Gurr named their son Gsylen S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parowan
Jill Jane Adams
Dyle
Laura Stubbs Adams
Allen
Utahna
Hardy Heap
Charles Luther
Stewart
Verl
Beverly Orton Taylor
Elmer
Doeda Smith Gurr
Gsylen S
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Legion Aux
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Mia
County Commission
C of C Head
Keith Halterman
Los Angeles
Dan Crawford
Phyllis
Carol
Melvin
Leroy
Magna
Crawford
Junius Reusch
Lester Odneal
Toledo
Ohio
Fred Topham
San Francisco
Mr Odneal
Earl Bunn
Gary
Colorado
Earl
Ray
Charles
Steamboat Springs
Hayden
Madalyn Leigh
LaVar Taylor
City
Marion
Lucy Adams
Lovell Wyomin
Thorley Baby
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