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Newspaper

Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1940

Page

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Impressive Funeral Services For W. Mitchell Held

Framed by East Ward Chapel attendance from nearby communities, the funeral for William Warner Mitchell featured speakers Wilford Day and President Wm. R. Palmer with Bishop W. L. Adams presiding. Musical tributes included two choirs under Jay D. Garner and solos by Dean Mitchell with sister Marie, and flanked by family bearers and floral arrangements.

William Warner Ytchell Times Parewan East Ward Wilford Day Wm. R. Palmer W. L. Adams Florence Marsden Pino

Mayor Joseph Convenes Meeting on Race Meet Sentiment

A Sunday afternoon meeting is set in the city hall to gauge public opinion on hosting a race meet next month. Mayor Arthur Joseph explains the Race Meet Committee from last year will present the plan and attendees should include all interested parties. The outcome will determine whether the event proceeds.

Joseph

Fires Race Across Torest Forest Sparks Widespread Concern

As of June 12, the Dixis National Forest reports numerous fires from man made sources and lightning. Outside groups including hunters miners prospectors stockmen and campers are cited. fires raise hazards as forest remains very dry.

Dixis National Forest

Road Commission Seeks Tron County Bids for Eight Mile Highway Work

The Contracting Corporation of Salt Lake Cay submitted the low bid of 15399.30 for sulvert extensions on Highway g1 between Cedar City and Winn Hollow. The Road Commission will also fund roadside development on Highway 41 under Federal Highway Aid rules, including culvert work, pit fillings, slope erosion control, smoothing bumps, and roadside planting over about eight miles.

Contracting Corporation of Salt Lake Cay Cedar City Winn Hollow W. Th. Hammond Road Commission Hammond

District Court Holds Brief Session Here

A regular Law and Motion day term of the District Court for Transcounty was held Tuesday July 2 with Judge W. J. Hoyt presiding. Parolees were questioned and Preston Corry was ordered jailed until September 16 for parole violations. Three divorces were granted by default: Emma Lowder Smith vs Louis Smith, Elizabeth Hopkins Cendie vs John A. Cendie, and Bess Smith vs Warren Smith. Several civil cases were heard, including Southern Utah Lumber Co. vs Frank B. Woftinden, with default judgment minus fees, and Petty and Riddle Inc. vs Wilson 3%, Lunt, which the defendant could amend. Next term settings were made for September 17 for multiple cases.

District Court For Transounty W. J. Hoyt Preston Corry Norman,Christensen Riley Adair Emma Lowder Smith Louis Smith Nate Elizabeth Hopkins Cendie John A. Cendie Elizabeth Hopkins Dune Bess Smith Warren Smith Femey’see Sease Southern Utah Lumber Yan Coal Co Frank B. Woftinden Petty and Riddle Incorporated Wilson Lunt Willard Perkins Wayne Glenna Banks John P. Fuller Mra. L. E Tal George Jefferson L. W. Evans

Card of Thanks for W. Warner Mitchell

The Mitchell family expresses gratitude for the assistance and sympathy after the death of husband, father and son W. Warner Mitchell. They thank those involved in the funeral services and floral offerings and express appreciation from Georgia B Mitchell, WM C Mitchell, and family.

W. Warner Mitchell

Parowan Boys Selected for Utah Boys State Camp

Three Parowan youths Bryce Adams Donald Dalton and Keith Orton were chosen to represent the community at the American Legion Utah Boys State to be held July 7 to 21 at Camp W. G. Williams Jordan Narrows. Sponsoring groups cover $18 each per participant.

Parowan American Legion Utah Camp W.G. Williams Jordan Narrows Parowan City American Legion and Legion Auxiliary Farowan Exchange Club Ae Bryce Adams Aneel Adkins Donald Dalton Harley W. Dalton Keith Orton Oscar T. Oran Boys Vadel Peterson University of Utah Armstrong Ulsh Sherman R. Couric Feterson Carl F. Bellistan American Red Cross

Exchange Club To Meet Monday In Parowan

The Parowan Exchange club will hold its semi monthly meeting at Taylors cafe on Monday at noon in July. President L J Adams urges full attendance, calling it a case of luncheons or disbanding for the summer. Roy McLease of the State highway department gave a divine talk at the last gathering.

Parowan Exchange Club Taylors Cate L. J. Adams Roy McLease State Highway Department

Former resident recalls neph​ew’s wedding in Camas

A letter from Mrs. Maude S. Atjen, formerly of this city and now in Camas Washington, shares how her family enjoys the Times and notes the Camas Post Record clipping about Layce Allen’s marriage to Marie Edgley. The couple will reside at Midland Acres Washington after a beach honeymoon. Clarence Harris attended the ceremony. A Salt Lake City visitor plans a short stay for the Fourth of July with friends and relatives.

Maude S. At Jen Camas Wash The Times Muich Layce Allen Marie Edgley Boyse Parowan High

July Fourth Observed in Parowan Parade and Games

Parowan celebrated Independence Day with a full day program. A parade featured floats from businesses clubs and churches with winners announced. Afternoon sports included a softball game between married and single men, won 33 to 19 after a tight battle.

Parowan Lakey East Ward

State Press Association TQ Meet at Moon Lake

Roy Schoman of Duchesne Utah announces plans for the State Press Association summer outing at Moon Lake July 12 to 14. Events include registration, a pre convention dinner at the Plaza hotel, films, wildlife pictures, dancing, a softball game, a banquet, fishing contest and boating with Moon Lake resort fully reserved for attendees.

Roy Schoman Duchesne Utah Duchesne Lions Club Utah State Press Association Moon Lake Plaza Hotel Alaska High Uintahs Orth Uintah Mountains Grup Elisha Warner Spanish Fork C. K. Perry Conville Schomian Schonion

Parowan Opens Kindergarten Under School Board Plan

The County School Board provides a kindergarten for Parowan with classes starting Monday July 8 in the grade school building under Foe N. Benson. All children born this fall must present birth certificates. Mr and Mrs J Harold Mitchell of Safford Arizona visited last week due to a death and plan to stay part of the summer.

Dren County J. Harold Mitchell Safford Arizona Harold

Parowan City Council Approves WPA Projects and Water Work Upgrades

The Parowan city council discussed routine business at the July meeting. They authorized WPA sidewalk and bridge work, planned spring improvements at Six Mile Spring, and authorized Enis to perform the intake work. Gates Burt was recommended for foreman on the WPA project, awaiting district approval. An appropriation funded a boy’s trip to American Legion Utah Boys State. An audit was approved. Oscar M. Lyman was appointed to measure water diversion issues on Main Street. No action taken on track improvements for fall race meet.

Joseph Gates Burt WPA Kne Six Mile Enis American Legion Utah W. G. Williams Jordan Narrows Parowan Oscar M. Lyman

Robbers Roost Roundup Invited at Price July 11 12 13

Mayor J Bracken Lee invites residents of Parowan and Iron County to Price for the Robbers Roost Roundup on July 11 12 and 13. He emphasizes pioneer heritage and western rodeo entertainment with hospitality and camaraderie.

Price Parawan Iron County J Bracken Lee Lee

Family Relations Meeting Notice for West Ward

Family relations meeting announced for West Ward Relief Rooms Tuesday night July 9 at 2 30. All married people urged to attend. Visitors Mr and Mrs Morgan Slack and Cedar Cry family and Sr and Mrs Alma Beliride Hamiltons Fort with Samuel Whitney family visited on July 4.

West Ward Morgan Slack Cedar Cry Alma Beliride Hamilton’s Fort Samuel Whitney

Fourth of July crowds at Yankee Reservoir and nearby camps

Large crowds from local towns and out of town visited Yankee Reservoir for picnics and fishing on the Fourth of July. Vermilion Castle forest camp and Willow Springs offered relief from heat, while the Yankee Reservoir became a popular fishing spot due to proximity to towns and good access from US Highway 91. Ely fishing grows in popularity as roads and proximity attract anglers from Cedar City after work hours.

Yankee Reservoir Parowan Canyon Vermilion Castle Forest Willow Springs Ely Cedar

State Road Commission uses traffic counters for planning

The State Road Commission outlines the Brenning Survey system of automatic traffic counters on six sites including U S 91 and U S 89. The devices log hourly traffic for every day of the year to forecast trends and guide highway standards for present and future needs. Public cooperation is urged to prevent tampering with the machines. Also noted are visits by Mr and Mrs Bernhardt Specht and Miss Lucille Lowder of Long Beach to local relatives before continuing travel to Nebraska and Wyoming.

142 State Road Commission C. BE. Hill Brigham City U. & Highway 91 Draper Cross Roads Famo U. S. 91 Parley's Canyon Daniel's Canyon U. S. 49 U. S. 89 Richfield Spanish Ford W. D. Hammond

Also Mentioned on This Page

Puneran Services Mera W. W. Mitchell J. Harnid Albert Karl Q Mitchell TA. Gardner W. Scott Mitchell Homwe Mice C. Machell East Ward Relief Society Relief Society A.B. Matheson Torest Fire Score Board Attiage Tron County Georgia Mitchell & Family Wm. C, Mitchell Exchange Club Yadie Whitney Salt Lake City State Press Association Yankee
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