New Officers Named by Parowan Chamber of Commerce
A new slate of officers for the Parowan Chamber of Commerce was named at last Friday night elections. Howard Joseph becomes president and joins the Board of Directors for 1957, Clinton Thornton is vice president, Ralph Orton is secretary treasurer, and John H. Pendleton is executive secretary. Board members include Saunders M. Clark Bryce Adams and Orland Evans. Executive board set committees with chairmen across publicity relations TV recreation education trails and wildlife roads industrial development community planning and coordinating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parowan Chamber of Commerce
of the Times
Howard Joseph
Saunders M. Clark
Clark's Motel
Bryce Adams
Parowan Mercantile
Orland Evans
Southern Utah Dairy
Aird Merkley
Doris Bensop
James A. Mercer
Jim Barton
F. C. van Buren
W. Clair Rowley
Clinton Thornton
Wool Grading School To Be Held At CSU
A wool grading school planned by the College of Southern Utah and Service aims to acquaint sheepmen with wool types and grades. A six to eight week course led by Prof Darrell Mathews and Russell Keetch begins with a 7:30 p.m. meeting on January 15 1957 at CSU Agricultural Science Building. Subsequent weekly sessions cover wool grading and breeding stock selection. Livestock men are urged to attend the first session, as the course responds to grower demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Southern Utah and Service
Darrell Mathews
CSU
Russell Keetch
Ubac Extension Service
Agricultural Science
Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow winner named
Sandra Decker of Parowan High School scored highest on the homemaking aptitude exam given December 4 to senior girls. Her paper will compete to name Utah’s candidate for All American Homemaker of Tomorrow and may earn a runner-up award. She receives an award pin designed by Trifari of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Crocker
Parowan High School
Sandra Decker
Utah
Trifari
New York
Parowan Gun and Red Club Elects Officers Date Night
The annual election of officers of the Parowan Gun and Red Club will be held next Thursday night in the Court room of the Iron County Courthouse. Conflicts in December caused the usual December election postponement. the date is now set for the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parowan Gun and Od Club
Hurshey
Iron Co. Court House
G. D. van Ausdle
City of
Parowan
Paro Wan High School Earns Third Contest Entry
Paro Wan High School enters the contest for a third year. Miss Hettie Ann Jones won the first award and Margaret Barton took the award last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parowan High School
Hettie Ann Jones
Margaret Barton
Prominent Educator Visits Sixth Grade
Mrs. Gwen Clark, a distinguished educator, spoke to the sixth grade. She displayed materials from Japan and showed slides of cities, gardens, homes, schools, and rice paddies. The visit was enjoyed by all students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwen Clark
Japan
Parowan Proclaims January 13 Pioneer Day in City
Mayor I W Scott Mitchell proclaims January 13, 1957 Pioneer Day in Parowan City to honor the 1851 Pioneer arrival. He invites schools and civic groups to observe with ceremonies and designates Saturday afternoon January 12 as a legal holiday for Parowan businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parowan City
Parowan Valley
I. W. Scott Mitchell
Utah
Parowan
Kenneth Topham Farewell Testimonial Seated In Parowan
A farewell testimonial for Kenneth Topham son of Mr and Mrs Marlo Topham was held Sunday evening at the Parowan First Second Ward Chapel. Elecr Topham left Wednesday to enter the Salt Lake Mission home before departing for the Center al Atlantic States Mission. The program featured vocal solos by Sanford Topham Verl Taylor and Howard Knight trumpet by Mrs Annie Jones remarks by Elder Topham and his parents prayers by Silas M Topham and Glenn Halterman Kenneth is the fourth grandson of Mrs Amelia Topham to serve a mission at one time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Topham
Marlo Topham
Parowan First Second Ward
Elecr Topham
Salt Lake
Centeral
Atlantic States
Sanford Topham
Verl Taylor
Howard Knight
Annie Jones
W. Leonard Evans
F. C. van Buren
B. R. Taylor Miller
Elder Topham
Medical Forum Series Slated At CSU
The College of Southern Utah hosts three medical forum meetings this year on tranquilizing drugs allergies and emotional disturbances and their mental health impact. Organized by the Southern Utah Medical Association Iron County Extension Service CSU and City Adult Education Committee the sessions run January 16 30 and February 14 at 730 p m in the CSU Lounge. Ralph Orton took a business trip to Salt Lake City this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Forum
College of Southern Utah
Uthern Ut
Medical Associati 1
Iron County Extension Service
CSU
Var City Adult Education Committee
Parowan polio drive urged amid rising Utah cases
Local drive chairmen urge Parowan families to participate in a polio fundraising campaign. Envelopes will include a dime card and a return envelope. Clair Morris cites a 150 percent polio rise in Utah in 1955 due to apathy, noting only 15 percent of Utah high school students vaccinated. Funds will help vaccine access for those unable to pay. A Parowan school survey will track vaccination levels and boost coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parowan
Clair Morris Parowan
March of Dimes
Utah
Legion Auxiliary Announces Savings Stamp Sales Results
Mrs. Nellie Taylor, president of the Parowan American Legion Auxiliary, announces that Savings Stamps totaling 241.25 have been sold during the year at Parowan Elementary School. The stamp sale program continues for the rest of the year with storms on sale each Wednesday morning. Last week's storms yielded 0.56 inches of moisture, per observer Clayton Rasmussen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Taylor
Parowan American Legion Auxilliary
Parowan
Clayton Rasmussen
Observer
Local and Personal News Highlights
Mrs Chauncey Sandburg of Hurricane visited her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Rey Adams. Ken Topham farewell event drew Mr and Mrs Owen Davis of Kanosh. Dan Evans and family attended Valerie Evans wedding in California. Sophomore contest assembly set for Jan 18 at 11 am with advisers Mrs Jones and Mr Brown. Cpl Hal Evans of Barstow attended Valerie’s wedding. Mrs Howard Adams and Emerson family visited Spokane. Mrs Pearl Hoyle and daughter Ann of Seattle joined Shokan return trip. Jackie Ward hosted Valerie Evans pre wedding gathering. Jimmie Brown marked his fourth birthday Jan 4. Melanie Barton celebrated fifth birthday Jan 4 with party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey Sandburg of
Hurricane
Rey Adams
Jones
Mr. Brown
Bishop
Howard M. Adams
Spokan Washington
Howard
Emerson
Pearl Hoyle
Ann
Seattle
Shokan
Jackie Ward
Randall Adams
Valerie Evans
Thales Brown
Jimmie
Melanie Barton
Ted Barton
Whitney couple to spend month with Provo kin
Mr and Mrs B E Whitney plan a month or two in Provo to visit relatives. Audrey Gilger has joined the Times staff as a reporter from Parowan. News may be left for her at home or the Times office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey Gilger
Times
Parawan
Adams attends Utah Woolgrowers convention in Salt Lake City
R. Adams participated in the Utah Woolgrowers convention held in Salt Lake City during the week, joining fellow ranchers and industry figures to discuss breeding, market trends, and advocacy issues affecting sheep producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Adams
Utah Woolgrowers Convention
Salt Lake City
Miller Announces Change of Telephone Number
Rishon FR Taylor Miller announces a change in his telephone number Call 4781. The Second Ward generation Sunday evening service will be held Sunday at 7 20 p m on the First Second Ward Chapel. A good program has been arranged.
Bryant Wedding Sees BYU Visitor Miss Patty Lowder
Miss Patty Lowder from BYU visited with the Eric Burchett family and remained for the Bryant wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patty Lowder
BYU
Eric Burchett
Bryant
Mr and Mrs Larry McGarry Visit With Margaret’s Parents
Mr and Mrs Larry McGarry of Salt Lake City visited here with Margaret’s parents, the Gilbert Bartens, sharing a friendly social gathering and conversation during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry McGarry
Salt Lake City
Margaret
Gilbert Bartens
Mr and Mrs Glenn Jones Visit Pleasant Grove with Bealkers
Mr and Mrs Glenn Jones spent part of the holiday in Pleasant Grove with Mrs Jones parents, the Bealkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Glenn Jones
Pleasant Grove
Parowan Rams Fall To Delta Rabbits In League Clash
Delta five defeated Parowan 50 39 as Rabbits led 16 14 after first quarter and 28 21 at half. B game Parowan won 48 19 led by Kenyon Clark with 14. Parowan plans celebration January 12 marking founding date January 13, 1851 with DUP and Sons of Utah Pioneer sponsorship and events in First Ward Chapel and town program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta
Delta Five
Parowan Rams
Rabbits
Rams
Parowan
Kenyon Clark
Paulina & Elizabeth Camps
DUP
Sons of Utah Pioneer
First Second Ward
Millie Orton
Luella Dalton
William T. Davenport
Paragah
Utah Lawmakers Head For State Capitol
Utah lawmakers from across the state converge on Salt Lake City January 14 to open the 1957 biennial session. Chief Justice McDonough will call the Senate to order at noon, with the House led by Associate Justice. Republicans hold both chambers and have named Orval Hafen as Senate President and Jaren L. Jones as House Speaker. The chief issues include school financing, new state buildings, highways funding, taxation, state revenues, parks, natural resources, and government reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Salt Lake City
Roger McDonough
Utah Supreme Court
Senate
House
Orval Hafen
St George
Jaren L. Jones
Salt Lake
Salt Lake Deseret News
M. DeMar Teuscher
Valerie Evans Becomes Mrs ElRoy Bryant
Valerie Evans daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford Evans and ElRoy Bryant son of Mr and Mrs Ellis Bryant wed in the St George LDS Temple on Saturday January 5 with President Harold S now officiating. Parents and relatives attended the ceremony and reception, the bride wore Chantilly lace and tulle, carried red carnations and lily of the valley, and a seed pearl crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valerie Evans
Clifford Evans
ElRoy Bryant
Ellis Bryant
St. George
Lds Temple
Harold S
Parowan First Second Ward
Adams and Lyman Spar Over Business in Salt Lake City
Bryce Adams and E Ray Lyman were seen in Salt Lake City handling routine business matters. Their appearance signals ongoing efforts by both figures to address local economic concerns and public affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryce Adams
E. Ray Lyman
Salt Lake City
Watkins Joins Bill for Five Year Cloud Seeding Program
Senator Arthur W Watkins of Utah becomes co sponsor of a five year five million dollar cloud modification research program. Francis Case of South Dakota authored the bill, to be run by the Advisory Committee on Weather Control. Funding split favors the cooperative state program with one fourth for contracts and three fourths matched by states. The effort would support Southern Utah Water Resources Development Corporation and its head Olaf George of Kanash, a key investor in Utah rain making experiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur W Watkins
Utah
Francis Case
R-S.d
Advisory Committee On
Watkins
Southern Utah Water Resources Development Corporation
Olaf George
Kanash
Funeral Held for Summit Lady Susannah Hulet
Impressive funeral services were held for Mrs. Susannah J. Hulet in the Summit Ward chapel with Bishop Lyle Farrow presiding. Ward Chief led three musical numbers as a Parowan quartet and Enoch duet performed, accompanied by Mary Lyman and Maurine Grimshaw. Speakers included Ivan Dalley and Mrs. Barbare Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susannah J. Hulet
Summit Ward
Lyle Farrow
Parowan
Karl
J. Harold Mitchell
W. Clair Rowley
E. Ray Lyman
Mary Lyman
George D. Grimshaw
Elwin Armstrong
Enoch
Maurine Grimshaw
Ivan Dalley
Ward
Barbare M. Adams
Paro
Higbee Takes Oath As County Commissioner
Myron F. Higbee was officially sworn in as a four year County Commissioner at the Iron County Courthouse on Monday. He defeated Warren H. Bulloch who served 20 years on the commission. Jess Guymon, a two year commissioner and current chair, was the other county official elected last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron F. Higbee
Iron County
Higbee
Warren H. Bulloch
Jess Guymon
Farrows Visit Salt Lake City For Eye Doctor Visit
Mr and Mrs Jack Farrow spent the weekend in Salt Lake City for a check on his injured eye. They were joined by Mr and Mrs Ray Farrow. Mrs Ivan Dalley and daughters Mary Jane and Kathleen also made a weekend business trip to Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Davenport
Jack Farrow
Salt Lake City
Jack
Ray Farrow
Ivan Dalley
Mary Jane
Kathleen
California visitors with the Jones family visit town
Dr and Mrs Victor B Cline of California are visiting here with Mrs Cline’s folks, the John Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor B. Cline
California
Dalley and Davenport Families Visit Richfield
Mr and Mrs Otto Dalley spent Sunday in Richfield with the Von Davis and Jer ald Storey families. Mrs Donna Davenport and daughters Connie and Shera accompanied the Dalleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Dalley
Richfield
von Davis
Jerald Storey
Donna Davenport
Connie
Shera
Dalleys
Stapley Couple Visits Earl Stapleys in Local Weekend
DeeEl Stapley and his fiance Miss Neilson of Salt Lake City spent last weekend with DeeEl's family, the Earl Stapleys, here, enjoying time with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeeEl Stapley
Miss Neilson
Salt Lake City
DeeHl
Earl Stapleys
Parowan Reception Honors Mr and Mrs El Ray Bryant
Mr and Mrs Arden Richards Mr and Mrs Harold Smith and Mr and Mrs Carlisle Hulet attended a reception in Parowan Saturday evening honoring Mr and Mrs El Ray Bryant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arden Richards
Harold Smith
Carlisle Hulet
Parowan
el Ray Bryant
Cedar City grave service noted with family present
Prayers were offered by Raymond L. Farrow and Sylvester Jones, a brother of Mrs. Hulet. The grave was dedicated by Arthur Jones, another brother of the deceased.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Calor Gas Service
Mitchell
Ralph Orton
Fenton’s
John H. Pendleton
Gun and Red Club
W. Scott Mitchell
Silas M. Topham
Glenn Halterman
Kenneth
Amelia Topham
Legion Auxilliary
Owen Davis
Kanosh
Farwell
Dan Evans
An Clement Cal
Dan
Cpl
Hal Evans
Barstow Calif
Valerie
Rabbits Hand Rams
By Dawid Adama
Parowan Boys
Barden
Donald Burton
State Capitol
Ada Evans
Magge Page
Rebecca Smith
Deslie Anderson
Eleanor Johnson
Alice E. Adams
Merna Green
Rose Ann Barton
Luella Phillips
Sylvia Decker
Debbie Law
Sheldon Smith
Douglas Mickelson
Mama Heap
Jean
Ruth Evans
Leta Evans
Dixie Evans
Karl Mitchell
Senator Watkins
Bill
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