Iron County Wins Important Decision in Tax Case
Iron County prevailed in a crucial ruling over Columbia Iron Mining Company's 1948 tax refund claim of 37,241.44. The case centers on the net proceeds statute for ore sales to Geneva Steel, a U S Steel subsidiary, and whether the sale price measures gross proceeds realized for tax purposes. The District Court ruling upheld the tax as levied, with implications for 1948 and subsequent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron County
Columbia Iron Mining Company
Ion County
State Tax Commission
Utah
United States Steel Corporation
District Court
U.S Steel Corporation
Geneva Steel Corporation
Benson's Market Dens For Business Opening
Benson's Market Dens For Business announces new ownership by Mr and Mrs Sherwin Benson. The market expands from the Benson Mobile Market in Parowan to a second west and Center street building, offering fresh produce meats and packaged goods with daily delivery and mobile service continuing.
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Benson's
Sherwin Benson
Benson
Parowan
Second West
Center Street
Funeral Services Held For Infant Paul Barton
Funeral services for infant Paul McKay Barton were held in the Para Genah Ward Chapel with Bishop Gilbert Robinson directing. Captain Paul M. Carismien of Nephi carried the tiny casket as music and readings accompanied the service, with several local speakers and musical performances. Paul Barton, born July 24 in Oakland, California, came to Salt Lake City at six days old and grew ill with an ear infection, with further complications noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul McKay Barton
Munth Ald
Aml
J. Lowe Barton
Para. Genah Ward
Gilbert Robinson
Paul M. Carismien
Nephi
Che
Elma Stuibs
Ramona Witchell
Amasa Stones
Wilma Lamorvaux
J Leonard Topham
Lorin D. Squire
LaVerbin
Ethel Robb
Doris Smith
Cedar City
Elna Stubbs
Ramona Mitchell
Sirsha Moriena
Plang
Bishop Robinson
Walter Robb
Thomas Abbott
Jean Robb
Leona Stones
Oakland
Calif
Lowe
Salt Lake City
Melva
License Plates On Sale Here Tuesday
State Tax Commission announced a representative will be at the County Court House all day next Tuesday from 9 30 a m to issue 1950 automobile license plates to local car owners. This may be the only local sale day this year, so residents should act now. Applications in advance available from Mr Will Gurr in Parowan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar City
State Tax Commission
Cedar
Wool Growers Elect Officers at Iron County Meeting
Charles F. Burton was re elected president of the Iron County Wool Growers Association at the annual election held Saturday night. Rulan Dalton and Elmer Lowe were re elected as vice president and secretary treasurer with Hylltm B. Robinson Kenyon Robinson and T Randall Adams named as directors. The group discussed predatory animal control noting cougars injure sheep and calves on mountain ranges. Officers urged attendance at the State Wool Growers meet in Salt Lake City this week with locals including Mr and Mrs Charles Burton Mrs Minnie Burton Mr and Mrs James C. Robinson and T Randall Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles IF. Burton
Iron County
Iron County Wool Growers Association
Rulan Dalton
Elmer Lowe
Hylltm B. Robinson
Kenyon Robinson
T. Randall Adams
Salt Lake
Parowan High Lunch Program Details for Parents Day
About 100 parents and Teer attended Parowan High School on January 10 for the Parent Day lunch program. Meals matched the student price of fifteen cents, with costs covered by federal and state funds and student fees. District Lunch Supervisor Leone Lyman explained the well balanced diet, fund usage, and the unique Utah practice of sticking to regular appropriations.
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Parowan High School
Mra
Leone Lyman
Arief
Tate
Iron County
Utah
United States
Veterans Instructors Cooperating On Farm Program
Local veteran instructors in Beaver and Iron Counties are starting an exchange program to share field expertise. John H. Pendleton opened the effort January 21 by addressing Beaver veterans on Farmstead Planning Farm Planning and Landscaping for the farm home. Bill Merrell of Beaver will conduct a follow up lesson soon.
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Beaver
Iron Counties
John H. Pendleton
Bill Merrell
DUP Camps Meet Conjointly In Rock Church
Members of Elizabeth and Paulina Camps DUP will meet at 2 p.m. Friday in Rock Church for their regular monthly lesson. Cedar City Coal Creek Camp members have also asked to join. The Sheaf Winding ceremony for Parowan Gleaners was postponed pending venue decision. Return metal food trays taken at the Stake banquet to Parowan Mercantile immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Paulina
D. U.P
Rock Church
Coal Creek
Cedar City
Parowan Gleaners
Parowen Mercantile
Parowan Teams Defeat Colored Co eds 47 to 29
A large crowd watched Parowan defeat the Chocolate Co eds 47 to 29 on Wednesday night. The local team dominated, aided by a standout coach who played on the girls team and showcased exceptional ball handling, shooting, dribbling, and passing from beyond mid court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody Dark
Tas
Garn Page Rose Bentley Married In Temple Ceremony
Rose Lares Bentley daughter of Clyde and Mrs Bentley of Cedar City wed Garn Orton Page at the St. George Temple at noon Wednesday. The ceremony was conducted by President Hardly 8 Snow with close relatives present. The bride, a Cedar City High School junior, plans to reside in Parowan area as Garn, a Parowan High graduate, attends Dixie Junior College in St George. A Cedar City reception is planned.
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Rose Lares Bentley
Clyde Bentley
Cedar City
Garn Orton Page
St. George Temple
Snow
John Page
Parowan
Elywood Page
Zeke Johnson
Eva Higbee
Rebecca Bulloch
Garn
Parowan High
Dixie Junior College
St George
Page
George Bentley
Funeral Services Held For Mrs Estella Lamoreaux
Funeral services for Mrs. Estella J Lamoreaux drew a full Ward Chapel crowd on Thursday with choir, organ, and prayers led by Amenzo Topham and Samuel Abbott. Out of town relatives attended as pallbearers and offerings were managed by Irene Robinson and grandchildren. Family members returned to California Nevada and Caliente after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estella Lamoreaux
Ward
Estella J. Lamoreaux
D. Amasa Stones
Carlyle Marsden
O' My Father
Amenzo Topham
Reed Farnsworth
Cedar City
Victor Robinson
Thomas A. Robinson
Hazel Jean Davenport
Praye
Lamoreaux
Irene Robinson
Nelves
David Albert Lamoreaux
Archie Lamoreaux
Cedar
Convicted Killers To Appear Before Court Here Tuesday
Vern Alfred Bransoh and Melvin Leroy Sullivan, longtime death row inmates from Utah State Prison, seek new trials in 5th Judicial District Court citing improper jury instructions at their December trial. Judge Will L. Hoyt will hear the motion, a step toward possible appeal to the State Supreme Court. Fred Casillas faces arraignment in the same session over checks issued with insufficient funds. Additional cases, including carnal knowledge charges against William Billie Bess, Thomas Munford, and Vergene Munford, were set for arraignment. these youths were previously in juvenile court and bound over for District Court handling.
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Vern Alfred Bransoh
Melvin Leroy Sullivan
Utah
Howard W. Manzione
Will L. Hoyt
Petiton
State Supreme Court
Fred Casillas
William
Billie) Bess
Thomas Munford
Vergene W. Munford
District Court
Talent Still Wanted For East Ward Show
Enthusiasm fills the East Ward Talent Show as many applications arrive and more are expected. Mr. Low says piano vocal and instrumental solos duets readings imitations and all types of dancing are needed to ensure a varied program. Entries should contact Mr. Low immediately. The audience selects winners with first second and third prizes on February 9.
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Low
Mr. Low
Conservation Practices and Profit in Iron County Farm
George C. Crawford, a Cedar City area farmer, applies soil conservation methods on 80 acres under Iron County Soil Conservation District. He leveled 35 acres in 1948 at $41.25 per acre, then finished with a land plane in 1949 before potato planting, enabling straight rows and uniform irrigation. He reports significant water and labor savings.
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George C. Crawford
Escalante Valley
Cedar City
Mr. Crawford
Iron County Soil Conservation District
Soil Conservation Service
Uath
Crawford
Rams Edge Milford In Overtime Thriller
The Parowan Rams defeated Milford 45 to 42 in a three minute overtime after a tight 38 all regulation. Gurr Morris and Halterman each scored 12 to lead Parowan with Winters 7 and Hyatt 2 adding support as Hinckley looms next with an 8 pm tip likely boosting another win.
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Milford
Parowan
Rams
Gurr
Morris
Halterman
Sopermore
Jay Winters
Hyatt
Hinckley
West Ward
Gun & Rod Club To Hold Rabbit Hunt Sunday
Parowan Gun and Rod Club will hold a rabbit hunt Sunday afternoon. Ammunition will be available for all club members and any other citizen is invited to join. Meet at Parowan Service or Conoco Station between 12 30 and 1 p.m.
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Parowan Gun & Rod Club
Parowan
Conoco
Betwen
Stake Social Draws Large Turnout in Parowan Din ner
About 1000 persons attended the Stake social in Parowan on Monday evening serving as half the stake membership. Net proceeds from ticket sales are estimated at $800 after expenses. The event featured a cafeteria meal, a moving picture show, and an all stake program with welcomes by President W Clair Rowley and performances by Ted Barton Marguerite Orton and others. Continued on Page Five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parowan
St. George Temple
W. Clair Rowley
Summit Ward
Alton Merrill
Pres. Rowley
Ted Barton
Humorus
Marguerite Orton
Parowan West Ward
Enoch
Geo. D. Grimshaw
Elvin Armstrong
Ivor Jones
East Ward Chapel Remodeling Underway
Construction on the East Ward Chapel interior began after approval from the Presiding Bishop. The $10,000 project adds a Public address system, drapes, a balcony curtain, and carpeting, with extensive repairs noted as needed. The Ward plans further expansion including a gym, Relief Society quarters, Primary and Sunday School rooms, and improved heating, funded by current and future assessments.
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East Ward
Mitchell
Guymion
Relief Society
Former Parowan native’s husband dies in Weber County
Fred Lylburn Chipp, 34, of Roy Utah, husband of Marie Wilcock Chipp, died after a two month illness at the Clearfield naval supply depot where he was a first operator. A WWII Army veteran, he was born in Pocatello Idaho and had lived in Roy five years. He married Marie Wilcock October 23 1945 and leaves a daughter Sherilyn Mae Chipp, his parents Willard and Willard A Chipp, three brothers and three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parowan
Fred Lylburn Chipp
Roy, Weber Co
Marie Wilcock Chipp
Clearfield
Pocatello
Idaho
Roy
Naval Supply Depot
Marie Wilcock
Randall
Essie Jackson Wilcock
Hiawatha
Utah
U.S. Army
L.D.S
Sheriln Mae Chippy
Willard A Chipp
Kemmerer
Wyo
Charles Chipp
Salt Lake City
Willard Chipp
Harry Chipp
Rock Springs
Edward Williams
Charles McMinn
Dorothy Staser
Kermerer
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Durham Morris
Mulliner, Prince & Mulliner
Parsons, McCrea, Moffat & Behle
Don J. Hanson
Robert H. Ruggers
G. Hal Taylor
Benson’s Market Dens
Paul Barton
Will Gurr
Wool Growers
Wool Growers Convention
Charles Burton
Minnie Burton
James C. Robinson
Garn Page
Rose Bentley
Samuel Abbott
Ack
Emthusiam
Gun & Rod Club
Weber Co
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