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Newspaper

Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1940

Page

8

Smiling Through play fundraiser at local school auditorium

Paragonal correspondent reports the play Smiling Through will be staged Wednesday night December 18 at the school auditorium with proceeds benefiting the Word missionary fund. A matinee at 2 pm Tuesday for children, cast includes John Orvil Lamoreaux Kathleen Ada Neilson Dostor Olven. Three one act plays directed by Mrs Lillis Johnson follow Friday night with casts for Make Way for Rodney Red Carnations and The Roar of a Twist.

Word Missionary Fund Samuel H. Finch New York John Orvil Lamoreaux Kathleen Mr Ada Neilson Dostor Olven Vaveses Tvan Robb Jeremiah Wayne Clark Lateal Kenneth Wayne Clark Lamoreaux Ellen Norma Topham Mary Wilma Lamoreaux Clare Moonyeen Rosemond Edwards Tommy Abbott Lillis Johnson Rodney Howard Topham Phillys Thelma Lamoreaux Josephine Sarah Robbers Lodge Ada Neilson Mr. Lodge Glenn Williamson Lyman Homer Boardman Billy Thompson Kenneth Prothero Red Carnations Man Dewey Topham Gin June Edwards Leonard Topham Evelyn Madge Robb McDonald Awag Marion Davenport Emil Jeck Johnson Clyde Claude Adams Bennie Billie Topham

Parowan Rams Basketball Tourney And Local Play

The Parowan High Rams head to Salina and Monroe for away basketball games this weekend while a student audience enjoyed the school play The Nutt Family on Wednesday. The December 12 seniors plan to attend the B A C opera The Pink Lady, thanking the group for its support.

Parowsa High Rams Salina Monroe the Parowan High B. A.C

Brief Utah trip and local notices from a Salt Lake City visit

Mrs Eda Thornton recently spent a week in Salt Lake City visiting relatives. Miss Mantine Lund, daughter of Mr and Mrs Terry Lund, is hospitalized in Cedar City with pneumonia but recovering. The M Men and Gleaner Girls will perform at the Sacrament meeting Sunday. The M Men and Gleaners held their monthly social at Joan Robb's home, ending with ice cream and cake. Receipt: books for sale at Times Amice.

Eda Thornton Salt Lake City Mantine Lund Terry Lund Cedar City M-Men Gleaners Joan Robb

Local Births and Visits Highlight Community News

Locals share birth announcements and family updates including Mr and Mrs John A Evans announcing a grandson born to their son in law and daughter in Caliente Nevada. Mrs J M Ward returns home from Utah State Agricultural College after attending an Adult Leader's Training course. County records note a appendectomy recovery for Mrs Kenneth Joseph. Barbara Bryant and infant return home from a two week visit with the Adams family. Local visitors Henry Orton of Panguitch and George Eyre of Minersville were in town. Kent Mitchell Howard Adams and Misses Beth Matheon and Margaret Pendleton spent time in Las Vegas. One marriage license issued to Floyd Sandberg and Alice Jones. An inadvertent omission in Red Cross donor list is corrected. County Clerk W Clair Rowley has twin baby boys. Mrs Rowley gave birth at the county hospital. Relatives report a November 26 birth of a baby boy to Mr and Mrs Ward Cottrell of Lakeview Oregon. Mrs Cottrell is Vienne Hyatt, daughter of Roy Hyatt of this city.

John A. Evans Lnd Ray Simpkins Caliente Nevada J. M. Ward Logan Utah State Agricultural College Ward Cottrell Lakeview Oregon Cottrell Vienne Hyatt Roy Hyatt City

Burglar Surprise on Christmas Eve Ends with Reward

Seven-year-old Jack awakens to a burglar downstairs but keeps watch for Santa on Christmas Eve. The intruder is captured by a pursuing police car after a window sounds and a shout of stop thief. The next morning a $500 reward check is revealed, and Jack learns Santa may wear a blue uniform.

Jack Santa Claus Kris Kringle Santa Dad Sonny Pete Western Newspaper Union

Shepherd Village Bethlehem Pageant in France Draws Thousands

Shepherd Village presents a yearly Bethlehem pageant in Les Baux, France, with the peasants enacting the Nativity story before thousands of visitors every Christmas Eve. Sweden marks Christmas on December 23 with fish and rice porridge.

Bethlehem Les Baux France Bethlehem Sweden

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Mr. and Mrs Chester Robinson GMC Parowan Service Co Parowan Utah Marie Matheson Gleaner Christmas Headquarters Hunter Hardware Company Cedar City, Utah Kenneth Joseph Barbara Bryant Midwalley J. L. Adams Henry Orton Panguitch Wm. A. Thornton Los Angeles George Eyre Minersville Evan Rollins Kent Mitchell Howard Adams Beth Matheon Margaret Pendleton Las Vegas Floyd Sandberg Washington Alice Jones Vega Red Cross W. Clair Rowley Alladin Theatre Parowam Sun, Mon Tues Destry James Brewert Hter Joke Dietrich Comedy & News FBI & Sat Loretta Young David Niven OV Fanero S A Arena Facel Dr. Hyatt Ida The Mitchell Variety Store Southern Utah Dairy Co Graham Crackers Breakfast Club Pound Carton Paris Gannon Parowan Merc
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