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Newspaper

Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1955

Page

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Medical Forum Set For Feb March at CSU Auditorium

A four meeting medical forum series at the College of Southern Utah is planned for February and March. Organized by the County Extension Service CSU Southern Utah Medical Association and the Cedar City Health and Sanitation Committee the sessions cover Polio Heart Ailments Stomach Ulcers and Cancer with a doctor panel. Questions from the public will be accepted via Iron Co Record or KSUB up to one week before each discussion.

College of Southern Utah Wallace D. Sjoblom County Extension Service Southern Utah Medical Association Cedar City CSU Iron Co. Record KSUB Salt Lake City Logan Provo Richfield Utah

Farmers Dominate 20 Percent of U.S. Exports

The Maritime Affairs bulletin from the Committee of American Steamship Lines reports U S farm exports valued at 720 million for July through September 1955, a 20 percent rise from 1954. It states farmers supply 20 percent of export trade, with wheat, cotton, dried milk and tobacco highlighted. By end of fiscal 1956, Commodity Credit Corporation loans may total 12 billion, equating to 250 dollars of farm products per American family.

America U. S Committee of American Steamship Lines The Bulletin Commodity Credit Corporation

Christmas Guests At Marsden Home

Xmas visitors include Mr and Mrs Carlyle D Marsden and family from Pomona California Mr and Mrs Harry Bluhm and family from Salt Lake City Mr and Mrs Ralph Marsden of Ephraim Mrs Florence Holt of Orem Mr and Mrs Milton Hyatt of Cedar City and Mary Jane Marsden of Salt Lake all gathered at William Marsden residence.

William Marsden Carlyle D. Marsden Pomona Calif Harry Bluhm Salt Lake City Ralph Marsden Ephriam Florence Holt Orem Milton Hyatt Cedar City Mary Jane Marsden Salt Lake

D. C. Dix Appointed To USAC Staff

D Cleo Dix of Cedar City, a Salt Lake Tribune veteran, will become the first full time college editor at USAC in Logan on January 15, joining the college staff. He will help inform Utahns about USAC activities, succeeding Dean Carl Culmsee in the editor role.

D. Cleo Dix Cedar City Salt Lake Tribune USAC Logan Daryl Chase Mr. Dix Carl Culmsee Culmsee Don Jones Post The Tribune

Utah Guard Ranks Fifth In Nation

The Utah National Guard ends 1955 with high national standings. Army Guard at 74.6 percent of authorized strength, fifth in the nation. Air Guard at 92 percent, second place. Record encampments, a 546 new recruits, and a 12 mile jeep trail complete mark a year of milestones.

Utah National Guard National Guard Bureau Pentagon Utah Army Guard Utah Utah Air Guard Maxwell E. Rich Utah Adjutant General Brighton Midway Guard Engineers Air Guard Gowen Air Force Base Idaho W. G. Williams Jordan Narrows Utah Guard Salt Lake City

Adult Education Classes Start January 4

The winter program in Parowan will open Wednesday January 4, led by Mrs. Miriam Lister with aid from Mrs. Fae Dix Iron County coordinator and school staff. Tentative classes include furniture refinishing and leather craft by Duane Van Ausdal, women’s physical education by F C Van Buren, and family clothing and meal planning by Beth Anderson with PTA support.

Parowan Miriam Lister Duane van Ausdal F. C. van Buren

Parowan Retail Merchants Air Problems

A special Parowan merchants meeting discussed why locals shop out of town and how merchants can improve service. Topics included higher prices claims stock shortages and the idea of monthly Parowan Day plus broader advertising. no action was taken and a follow up session was scheduled for next week. Gerald Hyatt and Mrs. Hyatt of Cedar visited to spend Christmas with Roy Hyatt and family.

Mrs Gerald Hyatt of Cedar The Roy Hyatts

Local and Personal News Christmas Visits Across Town

Mr and Mrs Doyle Rowley and baby from Monticello visited Clair Rowleys for Christmas. Ensign and Mrs Chesley Davis of San Diego spent the holiday with the A C Hatch family. Nils Bayles and family from St George joined the Golden Eagles for Christmas. Ella Corbridge of Evanston Wyoming visited Christmas Day with sisters Idona Matheson and Dora Rollins and brother John C Evans, staying in Summit with son in law and daughter Howard Dalley.

Mrs Doyle Rowley Monticello Clair Rowleys Ensign Mrs. Chesley Davis San Diego A. C. Hatch Nils Bayles St. George Golden Eagles Ella Corbridge Evanston Wyoming Idona Matheson Dora Rollins John C. Evans Summit Howard Dalley

Mor tensen Family Holiday in California Tour

Mr and Mrs Delbert Mortensen are spending the holidays in Reveda California with their son Grant and his family. They plan visits with Arvilla's mother and sister in Long Beach attend the tour of the new LDS Temple in Los Angeles and attend the Rose Parade.

Delbert Mortensen Reveda Calif Grant Arvilla Long Beach Los Angeles

Provo Jeromes Spend Christmas with the Golden Eagles

Mrs Joan Jerome and her son visit the Golden Eagles for Christmas. Joan remains to spend the holidays while her parents in law Mr and Mrs J H Jerome return to Provo.

Joan Jerome Joan J. H. Jerome Provo Golden Eagles Jeromes

Christmas Visit Notes Across Idaho and Utah

Raymond Mickelson travels from California to bring his parents to MacGill for Christmas with the Ray Munson family. LaReta Decker leaves for Rigby Idaho for a visit. Parker Ward and family from Salt Lake City are spending holidays here. Jim Hyatt and family visit Roy Hyatt relatives after Jim’s four years in the Air Force. After holidays they plan a Las Vegas work stretch for Jim.

Raymond Mickelson Calif George Mickelson MacGill Ray Munson Jim Hyatt Jim Roy Hyatt Air Force Las Vegas

Webster Bettridge Family Christmas Visit in Fly

Mr and Mrs Webster Bettridge spent Christmas with the Bettridge family in Fly and shared holiday cheer with relatives from the Dee Bettridge line.

Mr. and Mrs. Webster Bettridge Fly Dee Bettridge

Halterman Returns from California Hair Styling Course

Gordon L. Halterman of California returns home for holidays after completing an advanced hair styling course in California. He is now a member of the Los Angeles Hollywood Hair Stylists and has a job awaiting training on his return to the West Coast.

Gordon L. Halterman Marion Halterman California Los Angeles Hollywood Calif

Halt erman Couple Visit Ely and Husband’s Hospital Arrival

Mr and Mrs Argill Halt erman of Ely Nevada arrived Tuesday night and Mrs Halt erman entered Iron Co Hospital the same night for surgery scheduled the following day.

Argill Halterman Ely Nevada

Local families share holiday visits in Cedar and Ontario

Mr and Mrs Bruce Decker and family from Ontario California visit the Ivan Deckers in Cedar and spend time with the Levy family during the holidays, highlighting a season of friendly travel and family gatherings.

Bruce Decker Ontario, Calif Ivan Deckers Lyman Levys Cedar

Ely couple visits for Christmas with local families

Mr and Mrs Jay Stolk and family of Ely Nevada spent Christmas here with the Hal termans and the Arlo Top ham family.

Jay Stolk Ely Nevada Haltermans Arlo Topham

Lizzie Wiltsey Visits Salt Lake for Christmas

Lizzie Wiltsey from Salt Lake City arrived for Christmas celebrations. The brief note records her travel and holiday plans with family.

Ray Morris Recovering After Hospital Surgery

Ray Morris spent part of last week in Iron Co Hospital where he underwent surgery. He came home Christmas morning.

Ray Morris Iron Co

Thomas Davenport Seeks Recovery After Hospital Stint

Thomas Davenport remained in a hospital in Cedar City for surgery last week and returned home last Thursday, marking a brief inpatient period before convalescence.

Cedar Thomas Davenport

Bruce Moore and Family Visit in Salt Lake Area

Bruce Moore and his sister Genevive of Salt Lake are guests at the home of their sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Heber Gurr. Bruce has recently been released from the Navy. Mrs Dora Rollins returned to her Salt Lake home Tuesday after spending several weeks with the Ray Morrises.

Bruce Moore Genevive Salt Lake Heber Gurr Bruce Navy Dora Rollins Ray Morris

Christmas Family Gathering Reported by Mr and Mrs Morten

Mr and Mrs Bart Morten sen report a full family gathering for Christmas with all relatives present and festive greetings shared among kin.

Family Injured In Truck Car Mishap South Of Parowan

Six people were hospitalized after a truck car collision three miles south of Parowan on Highway 91. Mrs Evanell Simpson 40 of Payson suffered multiple fractures and lacerations, while her husband Raymond and Myrtle Tanner 66 and children Evarae 15 Jim 7 and Ross 19 months endured shock and contusions. The milk truck driven by Spencer Lemmon of Parowan sustained minor damage.

Parowan Iron Co Hospital Evanell Simpson Payson Utah Raymond Simpson Myrtle Tanner Simpson Evarae Jim Ross the Simpsons Spencer Lemmon Robert Reid

Ward Engagement Announced For June Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. M. Howard Ward of Parowan announce the engagement of their daughter Marilyn to William Sendy McKinley Jr. of Darien Connecticut. Marilyn is a Parowan High School graduate and a University of Utah senior in English, a Pi Beta Phi. McKinley is a St. George's School graduate and Cornell senior majoring in hotel administration, Chi Phi. A June wedding is planned.

M. Howard Ward Parowan Marilyn William Sendy) McKinley Jr William McKinley Darien Conn Ward Parowan High School University of Utah Pi Beta Phi McKinley St. George's School Providence Rhode Island Cornellniversity Chi Phi Fraternity

Paragonah News Notes Dance Moves to New Year Eve

New Year’s Eve dance is postponed to New Year’s Nite January 2 at the Paragonah school house. Primary children’s dance and candy sale set for December 31 are postponed to a later date. Relief Society gathers January 3 at 2 p.m. Theology lesson and teacher’s topic planned. Mrs. Mary Robinson and daughter Sandy visit Verna for a week.

Paragonah Mary Robinson Sandy Verna

Local Soldier Returns Home For Holidays and Travel Plans

Garry Thornton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Thornton, has completed Army service and is now home. He plans to travel to California after the holidays where he has employment. Mr. and Mrs. Terry Lund spent Christmas in Salt Lake City with their son and his family, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Brienholt.

Garry Thornton Earl Thornton California Terry Lund Salt Lake City Mrs Harvey Brienholt

Rabb Visitors Stay With Salt Lake Kin

Mr and Mrs Ivan Rabb spent the week visiting with Ivan's parents Mr and Mrs Milt Rabb in Salt Lake City. The visit included family gatherings and shared meals with relatives in the city.

Ivan Rabb Ivan Milt Rabb Salt Lake

William H Barton Home from Iron County Hospital

Mr. William H. Barton returns home after a stay at Iron County Hospital and reports feeling much better.

William H. Barton Iron County Hospital

Fairbankses spend Christmas with Talbots in town

Mr and Mrs Justin Fairbanks of Salt Lake spent Christmas here with the Orson Talbots.

Mrs. Justin Fairbanks Salt Lake Orson Talbots

Dailey Family Visits From Salt Lake City Over Holidays

Mr and Mrs Darwin Dail ey and family of Salt Lake City visited here during the holidays with relatives.

Darwin Dailey Salt Lake City

Farewell for Richard Whitney Before LDS Mission Departure

Richard B. Whitney son of Mr and Mrs J Whitney will be honored at a farewell on Sunday evening January 1 at Parowan Third Ward Church before leaving for a two year North ern California Mission. The event directed by Third Ward Quorum of Elders with Charles F. Bentley in charge features George D. Grimshaw as principal speaker along with remarks by Whitney his parents and Bishop Howard M Adams. Prayers by W Clair Rowley and D Watson Adams with musical numbers including a piano solo by Mrs Richard Jones and an organ solo by Jackie Ward.

Richard B. Whitney J. Whitney Parowan Third Ward Whitney Northern California Salt Lake City Charles F. Bentley George D. Grimshaw Stake Howard M. Adams W. Clair Rowley D. Watson Adams Richard Jones Jackie Ward

Summit News Christmas Programs Highlight Youth Activities

Last Tuesday evening a Christmas MIA party was led by Mrs Lois Farrow with girls performing speaking and singing parts. The following Saturday Mrs Helen Richards directed the Primary Christmas Eve program and Santa Claus distributed candy and nuts. Sunday morning Sunday School featured a fine program with Patricia Humphries David Ridley and Ivan Dalley giving talks.

Lois Farrow Helen Richards Santa Claus Patricia Humphries David Ridley Ivan Dalley

Earl Stapley and Ray Far Return Home With Families

Earl Stapley and Ray Far and their respective families have returned home from Tonopah after their travels.

Earl Stapley Ray Farrow Tonopah

Mrs Dalley Visits in St George and Lyman Relative

Mrs Minnie Dalley spent last Thursday in St George visiting her mother in law Mrs Nettie Dalley. Mrs Ella Corbridge from Lyman Wyoming is visiting her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs How

Minnie Dalley St. George Mrs Nettie Dalley Ella Corbridge Lyman Wyoming Howard Dalley

King and Lawrence families share holiday visit

Mr and Mrs William F King of Logan are spending the holidays with Mr and Mrs Alma Lawrence and family.

William F. King of Logan Mrs Alma Lawrence

Hartshorn and kin visit relatives in Paragonah and Richfield

Mr and Mrs Robert Hart shorn and son visit Mrs Zina Hartshorn's father Merl Radford. Mr and Mrs Otto Dalley and Nedra spend Christmas with the Von Davises in Richfield. The Jay Davenport family visit William T Davens in Paragonah Sunday afternoon.

Robert Hartshorn Zina Hartshorn Merl Radford Jay Davenport William T. Davenports Paragonah

Hulet Family Holiday Visit Noted in Cedar City

Kent Hulet visits parents Mr. and Mrs. Oscar J. Hulet for the holidays. The Norton B. James family of Cedar City were Christmas guests at the W. H. Lawrence residence.

Kent Hulet His Mrs Oscar J. Hulet

Local families share Christmas Day visit in St George

Mr and Mrs Rex McAllister and family from St George visited Mrs Idona Matheson and Mr and Mrs Mel Eyre along with Mr and Mrs Gordon Mathieson and Monte Benson for Christmas Day.

Rex McAllister St. George Gordon Mathieson Monte Benson Idona Matheson Mel Eyre

Winter Wheat Acreage Up One Per Cent in Utah 1956 Prospects

USDA reports show Utah winter wheat planted in fall 1955 at 291000 acres, up 1 percent from last year but 7 percent below the 1944-53 ten year average. Forecast yield 16.0 bushels per planted acre for 1956 with 86 percent of normal conditions, and potential harvest 4656000 bushels, up 9 percent from 1955 but 16 percent below the ten year average. Ivan Decker spent Christmas in Las Vegas with family.

Utah USDA

Mrs. Melinda Morris Visits Over Christmas With Harvey Adams

Mrs Melinda Morris spent Christmas here in the company of Harvey Adams and other visitors.

Melinda A. Morris Harvey Adams

Second Ward Relief Society Meeting Rescheduled

The Second Ward Relief Society will not be held Tuesday January 2 as planned. The next meeting will be held on January 10.

Second Ward Relief Society

Hatch Family Christmas Visit Noted in Fillmore

Mr and Mrs Oleen Hatch of Fillmore spent Christmas with the A C Hatch family.

Mrs Oleen Hatch of Fillmore A. C. Hatch

Also Mentioned on This Page

Medical Forum U.S D. C. Dix Ferris Evans Clifford Evans Alice Adams Leta Evans LaReta Decker Frank Decker Rigby, Idaho Lizzie Wiltsey Bart Mortensen Norman Atherley, Jr Kent Mitchell Atherley Max Hendrickson Elmer Green Douchter Paragonah News Relief Society Richard Whitney Summit News Otto Dalley Nedra von Davis Norton B. James W. H. Lawrence Ivan, Decker
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