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Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1940

Page

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Holiday season dances and programs planned for Panguitch area

Community entertainment to span Christmas to New Year with seven dances, school performances, church programs, and private events. Includes student dances, basketball games Panguitch versus Parowan, Snow Ball, Christmas Trees, and New Year celebrations by M. L. A. and American Legion with Elliotts Royal Americans providing music at key venues.

Panguitch Parowan M. LA Recreation Hall American Legion Legion Elfiott Royal Americans

Civil Suit Filed Over Auto Accident Damages

Frank Londo sues Lamont Lowe in a civil action for 850 dollars after an automobile collision on December 1 near Buckhorn Flat by the Robinson well, alleging Lowe overturned Londo’s car. Damages include auto repairs and injuries. Mrs Lovina Redd and son Elmo of Monticello Utah visited Parowan last week. Mrs Redd formerly Lovina Mickelson. Sarah Ann Stevens returned from a two month visit with Walter and John Stevens and Etta Wilcock in Byron and Cowley Wyoming. Mr and Mrs Boyd Lawerace welcomed a baby boy born Wednesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Warren Alger.

Frank Londo Lamont Lowe Lowe Londo Buckhorn Flat Robinson Well Lovina Redd Elmo Monticello Utah Parowan Redd Loving Mickelson Sarah Ann Stevens Walter John Stevens Etta Wilcock Byron and Cowley Wyoming Boyd Lawerace Warren Alger

Parowan High Team Splits Practice Tour Games

Parowan High School basketball split two practice games in Sevier County over the weekend, losing to Salina 32 to 16 and beating Monroe 39 to 21. The squad, led by Coach Ward, acknowledged Salina’s strength but blamed themselves for a poor showing, with Parowan leading early and the game tied late before Salina pulled away.

Parowan Sevier County Jesta Salina Monroe Ward Salina Nating Montor Paro Ivan Decker Buckhorn Cat Cyril Pendleton Bruce Decker Parowah Panguitch Jrvedboe Bees

Presbyterian Christmas Service Held at Paramore Home

A Presbyterian Chapel meeting is scheduled Sunday at 3 p.m. at Mr. J A Paramore’s home. The Rev Alexander Christie of Cedar City will conduct the Christmas service.

Presbyterian Chapel J. A. Paramore Alexander Christie Cedar City

Paragonah Community Christmas Events and Local News

Paragonah reports a Christmas social after evening class, candy and popcorn served, and a community Christmas tree event at the church house. Local births include a baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. Orion Robb and a note on a hospital eye surgery for Albert Jones. The county clerk records one marriage license for Max N. Lunt and Kathryn Dixon.

Max N. Lunt Kathryn Dixon Cedar Icity

Wards Arrange Special Christmas Programs in Parowan

Special Christmas programs are announced for Westward and East Ward meetings Sunday afternoon December 22 with speakers Gustave O. Larson Morris Rowley and Howard Joseph plus a full musical program including choruses duets trios and a string quartet. Sunday School programs will start at 2 using the usual morning schedule. no classes that morning. Weather notes report 9 below zero the coldest in two years with 10 inches of light snow and 0.19 inches moisture. Local residents Enid Bennett Edmund Stevens and others travel or visit nearby towns and cities this week.

Gustave O. Larson Cedar City L. D. S. Institute Westward Morris Rowley Howard Joseph Joseph Smith the Holy City Lee Russell East Ward West Ward Mr. Weight Bruce Decker Audery Rowley Joan Ward Claudia P. Foster Parowan M. L. Skougard

Judges Selected for Xmas Lighting Contest

City Council at a special meeting last Saturday night picked judges Clair Hulet Lizzie Adams and Allee Richards for the Christmas lighting contest. Residents may leave names at Parowan Mercantile so judges know where to visit for prizes funded by Parowan City and the Exchange Club.

Clair Hulet Lizzie Adams Allee Richards Parowan Mercantile Parowan City Exchange Club

Open House to Honor Aunt Esther Orton on Birthday

A birthday open house will honor Aunt Esther Orton, turning 79. The event is scheduled Monday afternoon December 22nd at her home, with relatives and friends invited to call between 2 and 5 o’clock.

Esther Orton

Pazawan Gun and Red Club Dance Preparations

All Pazawan Gun and Red Club members are asked to report to P. HS Gymnasium Friday morning December 27 to help decorate the hall for the annual club dance to be held that evening.

Pazawan Gun and Red Club P. HS. Gymnasium

Nutt Family stage play charms students and patrons

Two large audiences of students and patrons witnessed the school play The Nutt Family last week. Patrons and students praised the production and offered constructive criticism to guide next year's show. The Dixie college company presented The American Passport earlier, with Pearl Matheson and Harriet Anderson among the cast, delivering a patriotic theme. The Southern Utah Teacher's Association held a major meeting in Fillmore on December 8 with eleven counties and three Tanner colleges represented.

the Nutt Family Jin St. George Dixie The Dixie College Pearl Matheson Harriet Anderson Psrowan High School L. B Bennett Southern Utah Teacher's Ass'n Fillmore Tanner Colleges U.E.A

Parowan City Approves 1941 Budget At Special Meeting

Parowan City Council approved the proposed 1941 budget of 331700.08 during a short Saturday session after minor changes. Public hearing set for December to explain expenditures including 1000 for fire protection, raised telephone expense, reduced Yankee Reservoir funding, and increased road and electric labor funds. The council also discussed closing 1st North Street, tree replacement plans, and appointed David A. Matheson as day and night city marshal for the holiday season.

Parowan City Dee Sis Yankee Reservoir 1St North Drect Ivan Decker David A. Matheson Parowan Matheson Dalton

Business Houses Extend Greetings to Patrons

Christmas greetings from almost every business house in town and Cedar City express best wishes for a happy holiday season and health and prosperity. Homer Adams, son of Mrs. Jane Adams Mitchell, received a call yesterday to fit admission for the L D church to the Northern States. He will leave January 20 for the Mission home in Salt Lake City.

Cedar City Homer Adams Jane Adams Mitchell L,d Lis Salt Lake City

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