Two Accused Men Guilty of First Degree Murder
In Iron County Utah a jury found Vern ilfred Braasch 24 and Melvin Roy Sullivan 19 guilty of first degree murder in the killing of Howard W. Duke Manzione at the Beaver Service Station during an October 22 robbery. The jury did not recommend leniency and sentencing was set for December 29. Manzione died after being shot in the station office and head. both defendants confessed to the crime. The two men are jailed awaiting sentencing.
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Pan
Iqwart
Iron County Court House
State of
Neithle
Las Vegas
Neida
Beaver
Monizone
Utah
Will Hoyt
Jemeber
Paro
Braasch
Sullivan
Menzione
Iron County Hospital
Kineee
Mivan
Ang
Iron County
Hr City
Parowan Wards Plan Christmas Eve Programs
Parowan Wards present Christmas Eve programs with Santa Claus appearances in West Ward at 6 30 pm and East Ward at 7 30 pm. West Ward events feature Primary Association teachers, songs, skits, and dances led by groups including Sea Gulls and Trekkers, while East Ward offers congregational carols, prayers, scriptural readings, and instrumental pieces with Santa arrival announced by Bishop Mitchell. Children should be ready 15 minutes early.
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Santa Claus
David H. Richards
Santa
East Ward
Jesse W. Guyman
Pres
W. Clair Rowley
S. J. Whitney
James A. Benson
Ivan Decker
Howard Rasmussen
Blanche Whitney
Beverly Pendleton
Joy Orton
Dorthye Adams
Bishop Mitchell
Lyman Family Visit Mentioned in Fragmented Note
The note mentions Neth Lyman visiting relatives including Oscar M. Ly and Ms Kenneth, with references to a B.Y.U. stay and missionary service for the L.D.S. church, and plans to travel to Los to spend Christmas with Mr and Mrs Frank, continuing on the back page.
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Fineth Lyman
Withrandfather
Oscar M. Ly
Kenneth Thas
B.Y.U
New Zealand
L.D
Los
Frank
A Christmas Cantata 2 00 P M Ramona Mitchell
Ramona Mitchell Jo an Bayles Verl Taylor Karl O Mitchell June D Thorney present a Christmas cantata program featuring alto contralto tenor and violinist roles with director and accompanist arranging a prayer and performance lineup.
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Ramona Mitchell
Joan Bayles
Verl Taylor
Karl O. Mitchell
June D. Thorney
Carol Abbott Weds Paul Butterfield in Salt Lake City
Miss Carol Abbott daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Abbott married Paul Butterfield son of Mr and Mrs Mahonri Butterfield of Riverton Utah in an afternoon ceremony at the L D S Temple Salt Lake City Robert Young officiated Parents of both couples attended along with Pauls sisters and an aunt. Honeymoon followed with a reception planned in Riverton and Christmas honors in Paragonah. Both continue studies at USA C in Logan with Carol aiming to become a nutritionist and Paul pursuing further coursework.
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Carol Abbott
Samuel Abbott
Paul Butterfield
Mah—onri Butterfield
Riverton
Utah
L.D.5
Salt Lake City
Robert Young
Pauls
Mrs. Abbott
Paragonah
Carol
Parowan High School
Cedar City
U.S.A.C
Logan
Butterfield
O.N.O Club Hosts Ida King for Christmas Evening
Members of the O.N.O. Club met last Thursday at Mrs. Ida King’s home for games and sewing. After refreshments, the group exchanged Christmas gifts in a festive, social gathering.
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O.N.O. Club
Ida King
Betsy Boardman Illness and Community Christmas Events
Betsy Boardman is seriously ill after a recent heart attack and was moved from home care to Cedar City Hospital. Howard Jones returns from a Los Angeles business trip. Anta Robinson and George Gunning visit from Logan to spend holidays with Dr. and Mrs Thomas A. Robinson. Primary officers and teachers held a training lesson at Norene Dynton’s home followed by a Christmas party with games and gifts. The P T A sponsors a children’s dance Monday Dec 26 at 3 PM in the school house auditorium with free admission. home room mothers are especially invited. Continued on Back Page.
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Betsy Boardman
Cedar City
Anta Robinson
George Gunning
Logan
Anna
Thomas A. Robinson
Norene Dynton
P.T.A. Organization
School House
Mrs Robret L Halterman Improves After Leg Operation
Mrs Robret L Halterman is improving after an operation performed on one leg a week ago to correct vein trouble.
Parowan Literary Club Christmas Program at Mrs Lyman Home
The Parowan Literary Club held its annual Christmas party last Wednesday at Mrs E Ray Lyman’s home with co hostesses Mrs Alice Barton. Entertainment organized by Bertrude Mitchell featured musical numbers readings and a Christmas tree tale by Van Dyke and Frost poem The Christmas Trees. A dainty luncheon and exchange of packages followed with nineteen members and one guest attending. The club plans a New Years party on Friday Dec 30 at Jesse Guymon home.
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Parowan Literary Club
E. Ray Lyman
Suwisiud
Pepaose
Sequina
Miriam Lister
Robert Frost
Edna Brown
Ethel Bayles
Anna Adams
van Dykes
Ninteen
Jesse Guymon
Club 20 Theme For Legion New Years Dance
The American Legion Fest No 20 announces its New Year Eve dance at Parowan High School gym on Dec 31. Club 20 is the theme with modern dance music, confetti and fan-made items. Homer Adams heads arrangements. Feagler Adams Orton and Evana on staff. Matheson Whitney and Hermansen lead advertising. Public invited. expected to be a holiday highlight.
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Homer Adams
Robert Feagler
Albert Adams
Eugene Orton
Wm. T. Orton
Alma Evana
Claude Matheson
Whitney Orton
LaVar Hermansen
Parowan
Ski Run In Tip-Top Condition
Ski run in tip top shape despite heavy snow storms aiding travel and work. Club offers memberships and rental skis. Officers listed include President Doyle R. Clark, Vice President Heber Gurr, and others. Lift and run planned to be open daily during holidays.
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Doyle Clark
Doyle R. Clark
Heber Gurr
Lennie Page
Herb Kincaid
Ray Watters
E. J. King
Marion Halterman
Morris Rasmussen
Critical Condition of Nellie Taylor at 82
Mrs Helen Aurelia Nellie Taylor aged 82 is in a coma with paralysis after a cerebral hemorrhage Sunday. Her daughter Viola Meecham of Salt Lake City and son Alma Taylor of Los Angeles are at her bedside, with daughter Mable Hunter of San Francisco expected soon. Also notes Mrs William T Orton recovering from major surgery and Howard Decker injured his right arm in a wood saw accident with a sleeve catch requiring stitches.
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Helen Aurelia
Nellie) Taylor
John Hyatt
Viola Meecham
Salt Lake City
Alma Taylor
Los Angeles
Mable Hunter
San Francisco
Howard Decker
Parowan Personal News Notes Highlight Christmas Homecoming
Local families gather for Yuletide reunion as many relatives return to Parowan from Southern California. Residents note students, servicemen, and community members spending Christmas with loved ones, with several updates on individuals and activities around town.
Church Doings Odd Services Not Held At VWAIK
Claude Orton announces Sunday School starts at sunrise with no Christmas program this year. East Ward and West Ward plan similar sung carols, scripture reading by President Harold Mitchell, and a Christmas story by Mrs. Venice Decker. Union meeting set for January 1 at 2 40 pm, West Ward. Toys sought for nursery children.
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Claude Orton
East Ward
Sunthine
Harold Mitchell
Venice Decker
Weat
Edna S. Hatch Paro
Awn Stake Relief Society
East Ward Primary association teachers Christmas party
East Ward Primary association teachers and partners enjoyed a Christmas party Saturday evening in the Rock Church basement. Mrs Libbie Heaps led the teachers training lesson while Berta Rowley Joy Orton and Leilanl Bentley directed games. Luncheon was served by officers Cora Ward and Neva Macfarlane organized decorations.
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East Ward Primary Association
Rock Church
Libbie Heaps
Berta Rowley
Joy Orton
Leilanl Bentley
Cora Ward
Neva Macfarlane
Ward Primary and Relief Societies Announce January Meetings
Ward Primary leaders say no further child ren meetings until after schools start, first meeting set for January 10. After a one week recess, Ward Relief Societies resume regular meetings with teachers topic and theology lessons on Tuesday January 3, announced by Bertha W. Mitchell and Florence D. Benson.
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Bertha W. Mitchell
Florence D. Benson
Community Activity Calendar 1919 50
Calendar of local events listing Dec 23 free kiddies show at Firmage Theatre, Dec 23 MIA music festival, Dec 24 Christmas program in both wards, Dec 24 Jaycee Dance, Dec 26 Snow Ball in both wards, Dec 27 Square Dance, Dec 30 basketball game, Dec 31 American Legion gathering.
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Firmage Theatre
American Legion
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Parowan East and West Ward Singers
Parowan East Ward Choir
Parowan East Ward
Jesus
Little Town of Bethlehem
Good Things
Walter K. Granger
God the Magi
Little Lord
Selo
Marian Decker
Club News
Paragonah News
Howard Jones
Calif
Literary Glub
Legion
William T. Orton
Co. Hospital
Parowan Times
Edigar Benson
Mr. Benson
California
Pargwan
Louis Shook
Victoria Sergeant Shook
Camp Pendleton
William Rose
Lana
William Cook
Timothy
Cook
Lavotti
Pardwan
Lionel W. Sorenson Jr
L. W. Sorenson
University of California
Cpl
Spencer Lemmon
Fort Warren
Wyoming
Thomas Lemmon
Mary Carol Lemmon
Norma Hulet
Bud Halterman
U. S. Navy
R.L. Halterman
Bud
Hawiian Islands
Vallejo
Uncle Sam
Jasamine Gurr
Mary de Winters
Lowell Jackson
Parowan High
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Warde An
Relief Society Union
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