27 Feb 1948
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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1948
Page
1
Parowan High School FFA boys and the high school department schedule a Saturday night banquet at 7 30 in the school gym The Home Economics Department will prepare the meal and program followed by a big dance open to the public The Ag Club will display its new tractor and the Makers will furnish music for the evening
Parowan resident Horne Lyman celebrated his 49th birthday on February 19 with relatives and friends in a quiet gathering. Born in Parowan on February 16 to Isaac N. and Paulina Phelps Lyman, his father was an LDS Apostle and pioneer, while his mother known as Aunt Pitulloa served rural health needs. Lyman spent most of his life in Parowan, worked in livestock farming, and later retired. He has held church and civic roles including stake council member, Parowan stake presidency, school trustee, Iron County board member, and three terms as Parowan mayor. He married Julia Meih in 1888 and they had seven children. two sons died, and the family includes E Ray Lyman, Verda Adams, Leda Jensen, and LaMar Whitta. Now retired, he enjoys rides and sharing local history.
Parowan Literary Club readers receive sample letters from London school children. The notes dated January express holiday thanks, describe gifts and activities, and mention parcels from Mrs Jean Hendrickson. Names Molly Belton and addresses appear with details of Christmas gifts and exams.
A mobile X-ray unit sponsored by the Utah State Department of Health and Iron County tuberculosis association operates in Parowan. Chest X rays are offered to 11th grade students teachers food handlers and others who arrange in advance. The program runs today and occurs every two years for early detection of chest trouble.
The Parowén Gun and Red club accepted a challenge from the Cedar Fed. of Wild Life for a rabbit hunt set for Sunday Feb 29. Members should meet at the Court House at 10:00 a m Sunday. Cedar Club will provide lunch and the losing team pays 50c toward the feed, with 30c extra suggested.
Glenn Hatch of Salt Lake City, on behalf of Alcoholics Anonymous Utah, lectured Friday morning at Parowan High School auditorium about alcoholism as a disease. He shared his fall from a law career and wealth, then redemption through AA, noting Utah membership rising from six to over 600 and urging public education and community support through churches and civic groups.
Cedar City Jaycees hosted a Monday banquet at ElRey Cafe where Glenna Holyoak of Parowan and Elsa Hunt of Enterprise received 17 jewel wrist watches from Calvin Smith of Times Jewelry Shop Cedar City for Jaycee Americanism contest wins. The honors followed their high school speeches aired on KSUB and delivered at the banquet.
N Merton Mitchell of Mert's Furniture & Appliance Co. joyfully announces the birth of his daughter Karen at County Hospital at 2 10 a m Tuesday. This is the couple's first child.
Mrs Jane Orton spent her birthday Sunday afternoon with about 17 friends and neighbors, who called and brought gifts while she served refreshments at 3 p.m. Mrs M Adams Burton’s birthday was celebrated Feb 19 at her home with many relatives and friends. A floral game, reading by Beverly, and prizes followed a luncheon of ice cream cake and mints as guests offered well wishes.
West Ward Relief Society invites the public to a banquet at 7 pm in the West Ward Recreation Hall. Tickets are sold by officers or at the door. A program follows with instrumental music, readings, vocal and piano performances, a comedy skit, and games under local leaders, with separate activities for younger children in the Scout Room.
Parowan high school scene centers on basketball as Rams beat Kanab 62-30 then fall to Valley High in Orderville. Assembly programs at Parowan High feature B A C Music Dept students Elna Halterman Ramona Mitchell and others, with Roy L Halverson and Richard Melvin Rowley on faculty.
Brigham Young University hosts its 26th Leadership Week March 4 7 inviting Intermountain area residents and church leaders. About 30 short courses cover health home management economics literature and teaching methods with religious instruction and leadership topics featured in the final day program. Open house exhibits run March 5 and 6 from 4 to 6 pm with concerts and assemblies planned through March 7.
Vancouver Washington February 14 1945 a missionary writes home about weeks to see them again. He thanks supporters for cards letters and financial aid and recalls leaders teachers and family who shaped his life. He describes a recent Mission wide Conference with 180 missionaries and a moving spiritual atmosphere. He recounts travels with the Mission President his wife Elder Keith Sohm and others to the district where he began his labors and where he spoke to residents.
Public health notice from Hamilton Montana reports a new vaccine for Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Disease features fever rash and tick transmission with 3-dose immunization providing one season of protection. immunity may not be permanent. An immunization clinic may be held at the schoolhouse. interested individuals should contact the public health nurse.
Funeral services for Mrs. Romania K. Dunton were held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Paragonah Ward Chapel under Bishop Gilbert Robinson. Speakers William P. Barton and J. Leonard Topham led the service, with a life sketch by Mrs. Olive Edwards. The choir sang O My Father and Resting now from Care and Sorrow, Hazel Jean Davenport played saxophone, with Wilma Lamoreaux at the piano. Burial at the cemetery was solemnized by Joseph E. Lister. Mrs. Dunton’s two Idaho daughters attended, along with several out of town guests.
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