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Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1940

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P. H. S. Opera to Feature Hollywood Extra Story

The P. H. S. annual opera unfolds January 17 and 18 at 8 p.m. in the auditorium. The plot centers on Uncle Adler, postmaster of Hopelin Maine, Irene, and a "Talkie" contest intertwined with Goldenrod Pie Corp Hollywood. Irene and Bob fall in love as Hollywood excitement and a mounted police chase unfold, leading to Irene receiving the wading role and a film titled Uncle Abner set to screen in Hopetown Maine. General admission is free for high school students and parents, with 25 cents for others. reserved seats are 15 cents extra from Monday.

Mencing Hollywood Uncle Adler Hopelin Maine Irene Hopen Iake Rita Lupa Ndenrod Corporation Corporal Anson Mounted Police Rita Ovie Harold Debunker Goldenrod Studios Debby Bob Eter Marty Wulfins Goldenroid Agme Sting Abner Hannah Mr. Goldenrod Hopetown Uncle Abner Aston Jeanne Gurr

Benefit Dance Raises 145 Dollars for Mrs Rollins

The East Ward Bishopric reports a successful benefit dance on Wednesday to aid Mrs. Hilda Rollins medical care. Proceeds exceeded 145 dollars with tickets sold to those absent. all funds were donated, none spent on expenses. The Rollins moved to Salt Lake City for further lung cancer treatment, hoped to help.

East Ward Hilda Rollins Rollins Salt Lake City

County Board Holds Brief January Session

The County Commissioners met briefly with clerks and officials, considering a WPA water project for Cedar City along Highway 91, Kanarra revenue adjustments, and county property bids. Sports noted Fearowan, Hurricane, Kanab basketball results. Mrs Mable Adams visited Washington State. meeting adjourned to Feb 13.

Ralph Perkins D. L. Sargent Cedar City Highway Kanarra Tron County Mont Rosenberg

Hyatts to Observe 58th Wedding Day Sunday

Mr and Mrs Herbert Hyatt longtime residents of the city will mark their 58th wedding anniversary with Open House Sunday afternoon from 3 to 7 o clock at their home across from the grade school. Family members from Sandy Gunnison Salt Lake City Veedersburg Indiana and others are expected. Also noted the Parowan wards Gold and Green Ball set for Jan 19 has been postponed due to missing music.

Herbert Hyatt Smith and Lance Sandy and Gunnison Luella Salt Lake City Parowan

State approves purchase of land around Yankee reservoir

The Utah State Board of Examiners authorizes the purchase of 100 acres around Yankee reservoir for 60000 dollars. An abstract and warranty deed are being prepared by attorney H C Parcells. The land may go to the Forest Service by grant or possible trading for marginal forest land for grazing. The deal hinges on title proof and future procedural steps.

Roy Benson The Parowan Gun and Red Club State Fish and Game Newell Cook State Board of Examiners Mr. Cook Yankee Reservoir Benson H. C. Parcells Salt Lake City Sportsmen's Clubs Forest Service Forest Department

Services Held Sunday for Summit Accident Victim

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 for Mrs. Lucy Bradshaw Farrow 58 Summit resident who died last Friday from injuries in an automobile crash on the Milford Beaver highway. In Summit ward chapel Bishop Otto Dalley presided with speakers Harold Smith Charles H R Dalley George H Eyre Walter C Mitchell. Music by a local quartet. She was born July 16 1881 Minersville daughter of Samuel and Alice Bradshaw married to John Farrow February 27 1900 and lived in Summit. Survived by her father and husband and nine children Flor ence Berry Alice Walker John M Lyle Haymond Farrow Lucy Green Lillian Fotheringham Douglas Marie Farrow.

Lucy Bradshaw Farrow Summit Iron County Hospital Milford- Beaver Summit Ward Otto Dalley Harold Smith Charles HR. Dalley George H. Eyre Minersville Walter C. Mitchell Parawan Silas Topham Della Marsden Ormon Weight Lyle Marsden Jesus Flowerland Phillip Dalley Ben R. Lawrence Samuel Alice Bradshaw John Farrow Relief Society Florence Berry Alice Walker John M. Lyle Haymond Farrow Delamar Nevada Lucy Green Cedar City Lillian Fotheringham Milford Douglas Marie Farrow

Paragonah Woman Alvarette Butler Robinson Dies at 85

Mrs. Alvarette Farizine Butler Robinson, a Paragonah pioneer since 1862 and mother of 13 children, died Wednesday at age 85 from ailments of age. Born March 26, 1854 in Spanish Fork, she was active in the Paragonah L D S ward, serving as Relief Society president and Primary worker. Funeral services were held in Paragonah church with burial in Paragonah cemetery.

Alvarette Farizine Butler Robinson Paragonah James ©. Robinson Iron County School Board Spanish Fork John Lowe Caroline Sheen Butler Utah County Missouri Butler Joseph Smith Nauvyeo, Ill Panguitch James C. Robinson Salt Lake Paragonah Ward Relief Society Paragonah L. D. S. Ward Church Paragonah Cemetery

Parowan Plans Complete for 89th Birthday Observance

Lizzie W Adams announces Parowan’s 89th birthday events on Saturday January 13 with a noon dinner at the Relief Society rooms priced 50 cents and ongoing lunches. The 1:30 pm program features descendants of pioneer families, followed by an 8:50 pm old time costume ball. Citizens are urged to attend all events and visit the relic rooms of the Rock Church. school children are welcome to hear the afternoon dramatizations and songs.

Lizzie W. Adams The Daughters of the Pioneers Parowan Relief Society Old Rock Church

Daughter Remeris Eyre Weds Earl Matheson at St George Temple

Mrs Nannie Eyre announces the marriage of her daughter Remeris to Earl Matheson son of Mr and Mrs Lorenzo Matheson both of the city. The ceremony was performed last Saturday at the St George temple by President Snow. The couple returned home after the wedding and will reside here.

Nannie Eyre Remeris Earl Matheson Lorenzo Matheson St. George Temple Snow St. George Eyre

School Board weighs routine district matters in Cedar City

The board discussed athletic field development and grounds beautification in Cedar City, heating plant conditions in schools, and ordered new heaters for school buses to meet state rules to prevent monoxide gas. A Beryl district committee reviewed local needs, noting Marchant school is inadequate and transporting students to Newcastle was debated, with the board taking the matter under advisement.

Cedar City State Highway Department Beryl Parley Moyle Austin Moyle Ray Hunt Lane Austin Perry Ashdown Marchant Newcastle

Benson Heads Parowan Gun and Red Club at Luncheon

At the annual luncheon and election meeting in Parowan the Parowan Gun and Red Club re elected Benson as president after a strong vote. Morris Rasmussen named vice president, Clair Hulet secretary, and Jas A Benson treasurer for a third year. New board members Saunders M. Clark Howard Rasmussen and John S. Dalton. Dodies Auxiliary picks Don Orton Mrs Saunders Clar and Mrs W Scott Mitchell. Membership rose to 166 for 1940, up 41 from last year.

Parowan Gun and Red Club West Ward Roy Benson Mr. Benson Morris Rasmussen Clair Hulet Jas. A. Benson Saunders M. Clark Howard Rasmussen John S. Dalton Dalton Don ‘Orton Saunders Clar W. Scott Mitchell D. A Idatheson W. Clair Rowley Ray H. Adams

Elder Hulet to Speak in East Ward Sunday

Bishop W L Adams announces Elder Rupert Hulet fresh from a Western States mission will speak at the East Ward sacrament meeting Sunday afternoon January 14. The ward choir is called to attend and all ward members are urged to attend. Arthur Joseph of Parowan Mercantile Co. visited Salt Lake City to audit the company books with Clair M Mortensen and associates.

W. L. Adams Rupert Hulet East Ward Affternoon Arthur Joseph Parowan Mercantile Co Salt Lake City Clair M. Mortensen and

Appointments Made At Special Council Meeting

A special City Council meeting selected two-year appointees for Parowan city offices. Changes include M. L. Skougard as water superintendent replacing D. A. Matheson and Harrell Dalton becoming city marshal with extra duties and a pay cut. Other posts filled include Halterman as hydro electric plant superintendent, Guymon as lineman, Orton as power plant operator, and Frank J. Burton as health officer.

Parawan City M. L. Skougard D. A. Matheson Skougard Harrell Dalton Dalton R. L. Halterman Ross Guymon Winston Orton Messrs. Halterman Guymon Frank J. Burton Durham Morris Samuel J. Whitney Jm. M. Benson

East Ward Choir Urgently Requested for Sacrament Meeting

East Ward choir members are urged by director Fred A. Lewis to attend Sunday Sacrament meeting. Afterward, regular practice will follow as plans begin for a Spring musical and rehearsals to start soon.

East Ward Choir Fred A. Lewis

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