23 Jan 1948
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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1948
Page
1
Greed Grion was elected president of Parowan’s Young Farmers Association at a recent meeting. The local group welcomed the new leader as it plans to expand community outreach and agricultural education programs.
The Naval Colorado River Water Users Association plans its yearly convention at the New Hotel in Salt Lake City on January 9th and 10th. Delegates will be welcomed by Mayor Larie Glade at 10:00 a.m. on the 2th. Officers reports and the Trans-Mountain Dives committee program will be featured, with discussions on the Mexican Water treaty and water development in southern Utah. Members are urged to reserve hotel rooms through Cy Godbe and reply promptly for accommodation assurances.
City officials are sworn in as new terms begin in February. Mayors, clerks, and department heads participate in the ceremony, marking the start of governance for the coming year. The event includes remarks from local leaders and a review of the year ahead.
The Locz Cas and Ton Club schedules a Wednesday gathering on the 28th to hear the bylaws, discuss officers for the coming term, and address routine club matters. Members will meet at the venue and elect officers as required.
The Fire Control Board presents its annual report highlighting county fire protection statistics, funding notes, staffing figures, and projected timelines. It includes financial details, service levels, and upcoming review dates for 2045 projections and related commitments by county leaders and partner agencies.
The Elizabeth Camp of the local Daughters of Utah Pioneers holds its next regular meeting Monday night at the Benson home. Two lessons will be given The Old Family Albus by Roberta Rowley and Pioneer Mater Supply by Luella A Dalton. Refreshments will follow, served by Mrs Benson Melita H Denton and Haldah M Halet. All members and nonmembers welcome. March of Dimes appeal continues with focus on infantile paralysis prevention and fundraising for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis now in its tenth year.
A readable fragment notes James Eve Robinson among Washington University’s 13,420 students this semester. It mentions enrollment growth, with Missouri leading states in attendance and New York and Delaware also appearing in the ranking, though the text is garbled.
Local notes report Montgomery family updates and social happenings in Ames and surrounding towns. Mentions travelers and visitors, hospital stays, and upcoming events. Names and places include residents, doctors, and local institutions, with brief references to trips and family gatherings.
County officials attend convention in Salt Lake City as Parowan Rams prepare to face Valley High Saturday. The report notes attendance by Clerk W. Clave and others, with council members Morrie and Depucy Shomfr among those present at the convention.
Local Parowan High School hosts a crucial basketball game against Dixie. The article recalls Westbrook family ties and notes Parowan’s recent wins as fans expect continued strong defense and fast break scoring from the home team.
Iron County leads the state with the highest 4-H club enrollments. About 444 members completed their projects across the county with 44H leaders hosting two club plots at the Guyard County Building and Parowan County Court House.
Reported itinerary follows two youths and elders traveling through the United States and into Canada. They visit Tennessee Kentucky and Ontario before returning home after trips to Longine and Britcourt with notes of religious engagements and a final farewell voyage.
An extension course originally set for Saturday training has been delayed. The seminacy pullt and a basketball game will be held this week at Scheal Gym, details remain unclear.
Iron County School Board plans enlarging the athletic field at the East location. JR L Fenton states the purchase from Clifton Taylor enables adding space for spectators and players, enhancing comfort and usability of the field.
The family and friends of Mr and Mrs Herbert S Hyatt gathered last Saturday to honor her 65th wedding anniversary. Immediate family were present except De and Mia, with full details continued on the back page.
At the 1945 convention held in Salt Lake City on Monday and this week Utah Wool Growers elected Donal Heber to serve a seventh year as president. Douglas Clark of Cou City was elected vice president. Clark, a Cedar resident, is praised as a native son. Hugh L. Adams was reelected as a director. Local sheep men and wives attended including Charles F. Burton Elmer Lowe Rulan K Dalton Hugh L. Adams and William Maraden and T Randall Adan.
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