New Recreation Facilities Seen For Dixie National Forest
Senator Wallace F. Bennett announced a federal push to expand recreation in Utahs Dixie National Forest under the Operation Outdoors program. The plan calls for 931000 in the next fiscal year with over half for campground and picnic area construction to meet a 40 percent usage rise forecast by 1962. The effort follows a 6000 initial step last summer after Bennett testified to Congress.
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Washington, D. C
Utah
Dixie National Forest
Wallace F. Bennett
Bennett
The
Forest Service
Utah National Forests
National Forest Service
Bennetts
Appropriations Committee
Storm Grounds Plane at Local Airport
Mel Reeves flight instructor and three students were grounded at the local airport Sunday due to high winds. They were en route from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles when storms forced a landing. Snow later kept them grounded. the students rode a bus back to Salt Lake City while Reeves waited for runway snow removal before departing Tuesday.
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Mel Reeves
Reeves
Walter F. Orton
Salt Lake City
Los Angeles
Cedar City
Allergies to Be Discussed by Medical Forum
The Medical Forum Series at College of Southern Utah will address allergies at the second meeting on Wednesday January 30. The event starts at 8 p.m. with a moderator and four panel members discussing latest developments in allergy causes and treatments. Public invited. sponsored by Extension Service Southern Utah Medical Association CSU and the Adult Education Committee.
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College of Southern Utah
Extension Service Southern Utah Medical Association
CSU
Adult Education Committee
Annual Sorority Tea Slated By CSU Council
CSU Intersorority Council plans an annual sorority tea for women students on Sunday January 27 from 3 to 6 30 p m in the library lounge. LoRen Orton of Parowan leads planning with hosts from Pi Rho Omega Xi Lambda Tau and Phi Alpha Beta coordinating music decor invitations and refreshments. Preferences will be expressed on Wednesday January 30.
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CSU
Intersorority Council
LoRen Orton
Parowan
Gayla Brienholt
Venice
Pi Rho Omega
Sherelene Talbot
Hinkley
Xi Lambda Tau
Alyce Cane
Cedar City
Phi Alpha Beta
Pi Roh’s
Xi Lambda Tau’s
Phi Alpha Beta’s
Victor Showalter Dies After Heart Attack
Funeral services are held for Victor Harold Showalter, Panguitch born businessman who died at Iron County hospital Sunday from a respiratory ailment. He married Vera Rose Navy in 1939 at Richfield. He worked for D&RG railroad, later ran livestock interests, and co owned a Panguitch pool hall. Survived by his widow, a brother Clark of Mesquite Nevada, and three sisters Ada Henry, Nell Golding, and Blanche Henry.
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Victor Harold Showalter
Parowan
Iron Co. Hospital
Panguitech
Utah
J.B
Blanche Clark Show
Vera Rose Navy
Richfield
Panguitch
Byu
D& RG Railroad
Salt Lake
Western Division
Denver
Clark
Misquite
Nevada
Ada Henry
Nell Golding
Phoenix
Arizona
Blanche Henry
el Centro
California
S. M. Clark Named to Third Ward Bishopric
Saunders M. Clark was named second councillor to the Third Ward Bishopric at a Stake Priesthood meeting last Sunday evening. He will fill a vacancy caused by Hal Mitchell moving to chair the Stake Genealogical Society, and Claude E. Burton’s death left a position. Approval by Stake Leaders awaits action at the Feb 8 9 Stake Quarterly Conference. Also named for approval were Sheldon Smith of Parowan and D. L. Stapley of Summit as Elders. The gathering was a joint affair with Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthood participants.
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Saunders M. Clark
Hal Mitchell
Howard M. Adams
Stake
Mr. Mitchell
Claude E. Burton
Stake Quarterly
Mr. Clark
Sheldon Smith
Parowan
D. L. Stapley
Summit
Mr and Mrs Fred Dalton Visit Salt Lake City
Mr and Mrs Fred Dalton conducted a brief business trip to Salt Lake City last week, engaging in routine meetings and returning with no reported incidents.
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Fred Dalton
Salt Lake City
Coordinating Council Maps Calendar of Community Events
A large cross section of Parowan organizations formed a coordinating council to create a community activity calendar for upcoming months. The article urges residents to clip and consult the calendar, report changes, and coordinate through council chairman Mrs. Clair Hulet at 3391. The group aims to minimize scheduling conflicts with help from church, school, civic, and social organization leaders.
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Coordinating Council
Clair Hulet
Hutlet
Jean Hendrickson
A. Hills Orton
Clinton Thornton
Parowan
Parowan Post Auxiliary to Sponsor Essay Contest
The Parowan American Legion Auxiliary announces a nationwide essay contest for junior and senior high students. Topics center on What is a Good Citizen with 300 to 500 words, typed double spaced, due February 18. Judging emphasizes subject choice, organization, and grammar with local winners advancing to district and state contests.
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Parowan Post
American Legion Auxiliary
The
American Legion Auxilliary
Parowan Personalities Share Weekend in Nearby Towns
Mr and Mrs Eugene Warren and daughter Barbara visited Span ish Fork with Elmo Robins sons for Dorothy's birthday. Mrs Etta Averill spent three weeks in Salt Lake City with family. Mrs Alice Barton attended a two day Public Health Nurses meet in Richfield.
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Eugene Warren
Barbara
Spanish Fork
Elmo Robinsons
Dorothy
Etta Averill
Salt Lake City
Alice Barton
Richfield
Farm Bureau Women delegates attend Iron Co convention
Mrs. Harry Adams represented Iron County delegates at the Farm Bureau Women’s convention in A reunion of the PHS graduating class of 1950 was held at the home of Mrs. Lawana Tullis. Out of town guests included Rosemary Talbot of Salt Lake City Amylou Knight Trudy Jones and Marretta Ashdown of Cedar City. The evening featured visiting Hefreshmer’s served by the hostesses.
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Harry Adams
Iron Co
Farm Bureau
Salt Lake City
PHS
Lawana Tullis
Rosemary Talbot
Amylou Knight
Trudy Jones
Marretta Ashdown
Cedar City
Hefreshmer's
Hostes
Parowan Rams Top Beaver Beavers In League Showdown
Parowan High School Rams defeated the Beaver Beavers 50 45 on their home court to tie for first place in the league. John Simpkins led with 16 points while Stewart Adams and Reed Thornton added 14 and 12 respectively. Dean topped Beaver with 14 points. Weather notes report 13 inches of snowfall in Parowan and 1.66 inches moisture for January.
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Parowan High Rams
Beaver Beavers
Clayton Rasmussen
Weather Observer
David Adams
Parowan High School
Rams
Beaver
Beavers
Parowan
Reed Thornton
John Simpkins
Stewart Adams
Adams
Reed
Dean
Pafowan
Skougard
Nalterman
Simpkins
Burton
Thornton
Beaver Fx
Rollins
Yardley
Myers
Easton
Mothers March Polio Fund Drive Planned In Parowan
Clair Morris announces January 31 drive by the Marching Mothers in Parowan divided into three wards led by Veda Adams Maxine Evans and Leilani Bentley. Cards canisters and mailers circulated. direct contributions accepted by mail to Clair Morris P O Box 386. The goal is $600, current funds about $100. organizers urge community support to finish the polio fund drive.
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Clair Morris
Marching Mothers
Veda Adams
Maxine Evans
Leilani Bentley
P. O
Parowan
Mrs Lovina Alger Visits Las Vegas with Richardson Family
Mrs. Lovina Alger is visiting in Las Vegas with the Frank Richardson family at the present.
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Lovina Alger
Las Vegas
Frank Richardson
Mrs Minnie Lowder Marks 75th Birthday At Home
Mrs Minnie Lowder celebrated her 75th birthday Wednesday at her home here. Several friends and relatives called during the afternoon.
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Minnie Lowder
Parowan Ward Genealogical Program Set for Feb 3
The Parowan First Ward Genealogical Committee plans a Sunday evening program on February 3 at 8 00 p m in the First Second Ward Chapel The program promises an excellent lineup with presentations and exhibits highlighting family history research and local lineage.
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Parowan First Ward Geneolotical Committee
Invite Extended to Ward Members for Meeting
An invitation has been extended to all ward members to attend the forthcoming meeting, with officials urging broad participation to discuss upcoming arrangements and community concerns.
Bryant Family Weekend Visit in Beaver
Mr and Mrs Ellis Bryant and their family spent Sunday afternoon in Beaver visiting their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Robert Lew and family.
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Ellis Bryant
Beaver
Robert Lew
Mr and Mrs Nelson Talor Make Urgent Salt Lake City Trip
Mr and Mrs Nelson Tay lor hurriedly traveled to Salt Lake City for a business trip over the long weekend, with travel details limited to their swift visit and purpose described in brief local notes.
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Nelson Taylor
Salt Lake City
Pendleton Named Leader Of Local Sportsman Group
Warren Pendleton, Parowan outdoor enthusiast, was named president of the Parowan Gun and Red Club for the coming year. He succeeds G D Van Ausdle as president while Fred Smith is vice president Norman H Day treasurer Roy Orton secretary and Kenneth Robinson and Barnard Stubbs new directors. Duane Van Ausdle becomes a director. Retiring officers include Vern Mortensen Ralph Orton. Day and Roy Orton were reelected. First project is completing a firing range with prior groundwork and ongoing work.
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Warren Pendleton
Parowan
Parowan Gun and Red Club
Mr. Pendleton
G. D. van Ausdle
Fred Smith
Norman H. Day
Roy Orton
Kenneth Robinson
Barnard Stubbs
Duane van Ausdle
van Ausdle
Vern Mortensen
Ralph Orton
Day
Pendleton
Calender of Town Events
Town calendar lists events from Saturday the 26th through Thursday the 31st. Freshman Frolic on the 26th. Monday the 28th offers Adult Education classes. Council meets Tuesday the 29th for the 2nd and 3rd Ward. Adult Ed classes continue Wednesday the 30th with Woodwork and Ladies Physical Education plus Sewing. Thursday the 31st features Ceramics, Farm Mechanics and Welding.
Parowan Area Community Calendar Highlights and Meetings
A dense schedule lists events across Parowan and nearby towns including MIA activities, stake meetings, temple days, dances, and community board gatherings. Notable items feature FFA, PTA, church wards, genealogy clubs, adult education sessions, council and welfare meetings, and various stake level events through late February.
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Milford
Parowan
FFA
Stake
Delta
Thurs
LDS Ward
MIA
Millard
Sun
City Council
Temple Day
Elizabeth Dup
Legion Aux
Mon
C of C
Adams and Robinson Families Visit From Utah
Mr and Mrs Steve Adams and Mr and Mrs Willis Robins on leave from Utah State Agricultural College in Logan spent the week with Ray Adams and Arthur Robinson families here.
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Steve Adams
Willis Robinson
Utah State Agricultural Colledge
Logan
Ray Adams
Arthur Robinson
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Medical Forum
CSU Council
Elaine Southwick
U. P. Ag
Urea Pacific Railroad
Wesley DL Soutter
Union Pacific Agricultural
Brigham City
Tremonton
Richmond
Wolfsville
Morgan
Coalville
Ogden
Tooele
Fillmore
Nephi
Spanish Fort
Sandy
Beryl
Caliente
Nev
Logandale
Victor Showalter
Showalter
T. R. Adams
S. M. Clark
Third Ward
Coordinating Council Civic
Auxilliary
Committee On “Americanism
Paragonah
Panguitch Valley
Panguitch Lake
Gap
Lund
Clayton Taylor
Iron County Hospital
Gene
Kerns
Darwin
Casper
Wyoming
PHS Rammette Club
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