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Newspaper

Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1950

Page

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Larce Group Attends Ic’s First Meeting

Officers of the Yonder of Commerce called a feminine meeting last youdus ween, planners met with Ismainous Commissioners to discuss funding for Parowan Canyon Road to Ced ar Hike. The Cedar Chamber offered help to prevent state bypass plans and a membership drive was planned for the near future.

Larce Group Eypiler Froadt Op Gast Hoy Parovin Mah Canyon Cedar Jr. Chamber Mee Cedar City Ponow

Newlyweds Host Wedding Reception in Portreal and Ward

The reception for Mr and Mrs. (Bids Robla sa) occurred November 27 at St. Corre Temple West Ward. Bride is Waren, daughter of Mrs. Eugene Warren Porowan. groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Kester Johnson. Attendants wore pink and white, corsages of pink carnations, and the evening featured a program with songs, readings, and a waltz.

Roblasa Sobile St. Corre Temple Meaty Waren Eugene Warren Porowan Kester Johnson Portreals Washington

Getz Wedding Feted At Cedar City Reception

Mr and Mrs Max Getz newlyweds from Cedar City were honored at an informal West Ward reception on December 7. The bride Merna HOD, daughter of Parowan residents, wed groom Philip of Cedar City in a November 22 ceremony. Family and friends, including Herman E and Barbara Bay ronding, attended.

Max Getz New Wels Cedar City West Ward Merna ‘Hod Herman E Philip Reading Barbara Bayronding Eleanor Bru Reiling Jimmie Payless Vee Bruins DY Carlyle Rollins Fonts Velma Bayles Rfp Marrin Anderson Joe Davis Arman Mra Mse

Commissioners Vote Approval Of 1951 Budget

County commissioners approved the 1951 budget after minor changes. County Auditor W Clair Rowley said the budget, totaling 279,605.25 dollars, will be open for public inspection December 22 to 28. The 1951 plan increases the general fund and adds 6,000 dollars for the airport. Indigent, hospital, and library allocations shift, with 1,500 for the Iranco Centennial and 2,420 for an adding machine amid overall fund comparisons. A County Defense Council was also established at the meeting.

Country Commission Purowan W. Clair Rowley Rowley Althoveh County Hoa

Brianhead District To Hold First Court Of Honor

Brianhead District schedules its first Boy Scouts Court of Honor at Parowan West Ward chapel on December 17 at 7 oclock PM. The event honors local scouts with handshakes and praise and invites all to attend. Courts of Honor occur on the second Sunday monthly, rotating among six wards. Advancement Chairman Lynn Mortensen welcomes input from parents and volunteers.

Brianhead Boy Scouts of the Parowan Stake Parowan West Ward Chapel Lynn Mortensen

West Ward Primary Children Send Gifts to Hospital

Kiddies from the West Ward Primary association mailed a Yuletide box to the L D S Primary Children's Hospital with a quilt, bibs, washcloths, pillow cases, towels, coloring and story books, crayons, paper dolls, and hair ribbons. Materials were funded by love pennies from the children, and the drive for the Children's Friend subscriptions has surpassed its goal.

West Ward Primary Association L.D.S. Primary Children's Hospital Yuletide Seagull Girls Bluebirds Lark Girls Arvilla Mortensen

Birth of Granddaughter to Dalton Family in Arizona

Mr and Mrs Rulan Dalton announce the birth of a granddaughter at 3 am on Monday December 11 Adrian and Sue Dalton reside in Tucson Arizona where the baby was born Grandparents Mr and Mrs B A Halterman are in Arizona City caring for two year old Sammy while his mother is in hospital

Rulan Dalton Adrian Sue Dalton Tuscon Arizona Little Miss A. Halterman Arizona City Sammy

Pride A Prejudice Adaptation at Kensville High School

A staged reading of Pride and Prejudice directed by Myrtle Maartin at Kensville High School Saturday evening features a cast including Wayne Pauliter and Lydia Rex. Tickets are 75 cents with general admission. showtimes and availability noted at the high school office.

Plate College Mise Myrtle Maaitpaeti Woyneil Pauliter Helmnet Tilmten Johip Sete Auidlleerinny Willy Peiluy

Funeral Held for Merrin David Low in Salt Lake City

Howard Low attended the funeral of his father Merrin David Low 63, former Paris Idaho resident. Services were in Salt Lake City Monday with services in Montpelier Idaho Tuesday. Burial followed in Paris cemetery after the school opera directed by Low. He traveled by bus from Paris to Salt Lake City upon learning of the death.

Howard Low Merrin David Low Trentieman Paris Idaho Wriday Salt Liake Salt Lake City Montpelier

Program Completes Second Grade Indian Projection

Attired in costumes the Southwestern Indian theme marked by Mrs Zona Tophaym's second grade as they presented an Indian songs dances and readings program to parents and other elementary grades last week. The climate project creative in rope originated and was arranged elaborated by the children with committee work to support their study.

Zona Tophaym Arope

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Davis Honored At Reception

Newlyweds Lloyd Davis and Ally Elaine Tin vies Bayles were honored at a Saturday reception in the West Ward Chapel. The bride, daughter of Herman E Bayles, wore a white orchid corsage and pink car Nation centered luncheon decor featured Christmas motifs. The couple will reside in Parowan while beginning their new life together.

Pitts Iohinson Lloyd Davis Lovd Ht. Davis Lnformal Westling Weet Ward Aliie Elaine Tinvies Herman Fo Bayles Thin Ite He Benedict Hid Mire Clay Davie Cedarity Fac Benson Iona Topham Ellen Miller Joyee Matheson Joan Hayles Gaythn Benson Patricia Anderson Glenna Lee Davis Rosemary Robinson Mary Hartel Betty Wilcock

Tri Hi Club sets Christmas party at Cartwright home

The Tri Hi Club held its regular weekly meeting and planned the December 20 gathering at the Cartwright residence for Christmas caroling and a gift exchange. Previous meetings were hosted by Marie Orton, Anne Orton, and Louise Robinson. A lesson on China was given.

Tri Hi Clube Cartwright Marie Orton Anne Orton Louise Robinson

Parowan Elementary School to Present Operetta

Parowan Elementary School announces an operetta by 189 students from six grades. Principal Alma Lawrence oversees rehearsals with teachers Bulila Orton Bernvil Evans Virginia Lowe Neva Ashby Zona Tophum Fae Benson. Cast includes Jimmie Burt Vinda Mitchell Ralph Watson Hooter Skougard Barbara Joy Gilger. The story follows John and a snowman spirit teaching generosity through three scenes ending with a Christmas lesson. Parents and the public are invited to attend in the school auditorium.

Alma Lawrence Lawrence Bulila Orton Bernvil Evans Virginia Lowe Mikes Neva Ashby Zona Tophum Fae Benson Topluim Ashhw Jimmie Burt John Vinda Mitchell Mary Ralph Watson Hooter Skougard Barbara Joy Gilger Lihat Tecause Telin Jon Jon Ls Filna Whimi

Rams Defeat Enterprise In Free Scoring Game

Rams defeat Enterprise High in a high scoring frame last Saturday evening. Gurr led with 12 points while Evans and Whitney added 8 and 7 respectively. Both teams struggled from the line and Rome outshot Enterprise. The Rams prepared for Cedar Red Man in the local gym, aiming to extend a three game warm up winning streak.

Rams Enterprise High School Gurr Evans Whitney Rome Enterprise Focal Rama

Last Rites Held For Dora Meeks

Funeral services for Dora Benson Meeks 73 former Parowan resident who died November 28 at a daughter's home in Lovell Wyoming were held November 3 at the Cowley ID chapel. She was born in Parowan Utah in 1877 and joined early settlers who moved to Big Horn Basin Wyoming. She married Joseph Meeks October 7 1900 in a double ceremony and lived in Wyoming where she worked as a saleslady and became known for her handmade articles. Survived by her husband a son Richard Meeks of Cowley two daughters Belle Stewart Lovell and Lowren Anderson Salt Lake City five grandchildren four great grandchildren and several sisters. Bishop Robert Peterson presided with a quartet singing One Sweetly Solemn Thought and songs by the Relief Society Singing Mothers. A biographical sketch was given by Golden Welch.

Dora Benson Meeks Parowan Lovell Wyoming Cowley 1 Meeks Parawan Henson Ort Heber Elizabeth Crinmshaw Benson Big Horne Basin Wyo Joseph Meeks Lood Willabeth Dalton Par The Mercantile Co Relief Society Richard Meeks Cowley Belle Stewart Lowren Anderson Salt Lake City Relief Society Singing Mothers Golden Welch

Calendar of December Community Events

December activity calendar lists Young Farmers dance on the 17th Music program on the 20th Veterans meeting on the 22nd school dance on the 25th East and West Ward Snow Ball on the 27th Veterans meeting notes.

Veterans’ Meeting Behool East and West Ward

Parowan Winter Sports Recreation Center to Open

Parowan Ski Club announces a winter recreation center with a 1200 ft rope tow, 500 ft ski run, 1100 ft toboggan hill, and skating pond funded by volunteers. A $2 membership supports maintenance with discounts for Scouts and young members. duties include safety, equipment checks, and warming facilities managed by Duane Adams and advisory leaders.

Parowanani Wiatesi Peter W Garr Purowan Duane Adams Parowan Stake Ski Run Parotan Parotan Ske Clus

Paragonah Plans Christmas Activities for Ward

Paragonah community volunteers outline a busy Christmas schedule. The Relief Society hosts a social next Tuesday with a Literary Society program, and Primary officers meet Wednesday for training and a party with white elephant gifts. Thursday features a Christmas Cantata Star and Desert Sand in the Ward Chapel. Sunday morning offers a Christmas program and the annual Eve program at 7 40 p.m., with Primary sponsorship ensuring activities for all ward children.

Hlelief Society Golda Topham Paragonah Ward

Centennial Developments in Parowan Ahead of Celebration

Iron County Centennial events loom with a three day program set for January 12 18 and 4 in Parowan Residents urged to contact Vin Decker at the post office for program leaflets Invitations mailed to relatives and friends The Rock Church repairs proceed with Sons of Utah Pioneers aiding in cementing the basement floor plumbing and water work to ready the Old Rock Church hall for forthcoming centennial events Rehearsals for Pioneer drama revival are underway Continued on back page.

Iron County Parowan Vin Decker Honel Furowan Rock Church Sons of Utah Piondereu Old Rock Chieh

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