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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1941
Page
1
August 7 8 9 meet plans near completion with committees at work. County owned horses to headline, new stables to be added on the north track east of the present grounds. Construction begins early next week. Purses expected to total just over 1000 for the three days. Tentative programs released with races each day and programs mailed to owners statewide.
Lear M. Jones of Om Ider City and Partey Moyle of Mo dena named to serve as supervisors for Iran County Soil Conservation District after State Suit Conservation Committee meeting on June 17, 1841. They hold appointment certificates and will seek a certificate of organization from the Secretary of State within 30 days. Nomination petitions will then be filed to elect supervisors by landowners, with an election to be held in Iron County after petitions arrive.
The newly formed Engineering Commission, successors to the State Road Commission, has begun duties at the State Capitol. Members: John Evans of Lehi as chairman, Layton Maxfield of Delta, and Lester Blackner of Salt Lake City. They face rapid road plans, with federal funds expected for national highway improvements. Kerr acts as chief engineer until a permanent appointee follows Fara C. Knowlton’s resignation.
Jay Orton of Parowan married Miss Lela Edwards of Minersville on June 28 at the bride’s home, performed by Bishop Wood of the Minersville ward. Jay, a Parowan High School graduate, works for the Union Pacific Railroad at Milford. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Mervin Edwards and well regarded in her community.
Summit Water System Co. sues Don O. Smith for 142.31 alleging he, as former secretary treasurer, kept the funds for personal use. Robinson vs Thomas Robinson to quiet title on one acre in Section 43 Two 338 Ree Bw. brief social notes on visits by Mr. and Mrs. Page Knell from Hurricane and Los Angeles, plus Glen Brown visiting Mrs. Connell.
The Rowley family reunion honoring William and Andrew Rowley begins today in Vermilion Castle with an afternoon business meeting and a dance. An excursion to Saint George temple, Sunday Sabbath services, and a Monday local sightseeing plan follow as about 100 to 200 relatives from Uran, Nevada, Arizona and California are expected.
Parowan nursery school resumes Tuesday after a five week closure. Summer and fall entries are open for applications. June training in Logan united Idaho Utah teachers for four weeks with sessions on family life and child development led by Dr Mark L Ennarf Dr Mandel Sherman and other experts. Local staff from Iron County Cedar City Parowan and Paregonah attended.
The draft lottery for newly registered men of 2L will be held in Washington on Thursday July 17 with 750 numbers drawn to determine service order for about 750000 registrants. War Secretary Stimson will draw the first number from the same jar used in last October's wartime draft. Colonel Charles R. Morris of Elizabeth New Jersey who blindfolded President Wilson in WWI will fix the blindfold for the secretary. Melon pink capsules will replace cobalt blue. the ceremony begins at 7 PM and should take about two hours.
Arthur Mickelson of Parowan and Miss Hanna Jordan of Cedar City wed July 4 in Astoria Oregon. He serves with the U S Army at Fort Stevens Oregon after induction in February. Bride is daughter of Mrs. Wm Jordan of Cedar City and active in Cedar City High School music. They will live in Astoria until his release.
Parowan marked the Nation's birthday with a mid morning parade, prizes in junior senior and comic divisions, and the East ward Bee Hive Utah float taking top junior honors. The P H S band led the procession in new uniforms, a public meeting followed, and 3 o'clock softball saw Saunders Clark's town team defeat CCC lear 17 to 12 before a well attended dance at Brown Derby.
The Parowan Exchange Club will hold its regular semimonthly lunch meeting next Monday at noon, July 14, at Taylor's Cafe. Members and interested community members are urged to attend to learn about the club's activities.
The Luke family of W. If. Luke plans a three day reunion starting July 15 at Vermilion Castle Forest camp. About seventy relatives from Utah Idaho Washington California and Oregon will gather at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Pendleton for preparations and activities. Local relatives sent best wishes during the Fourth with Harrell Dalton visiting from Shasta Dam to join the family week-end before returning to Redding California with his wife and children joining later.
Parowan City's request for Motor Vehicle registration funds was filed with the State Road Commission. Funds may support class C road improvements and city streets, with remaining monies slated for maintenance. Initial work on First North Street includes oiling and an oil mulch from Main to the Southern Utah Dairy, budget about 225 dollars per block. Local property owners have pledged support. District engineer D F Larson estimates gravel from the state stockpile will be used and local crews hired. Additional projects include grading and graveling Third East Street, eight large bridges at about 75 dollars each, three medium bridges at 55 dollars each, and ten culverts of 18 feet in irrigation ditches.
The Mutual Improvement Associations of both Parowan wards join to hold a Sunday evening service on July 18 at the West Ward chapel. A patriotic program titled A Story of Our Native Land will include short talks stories and several patriotic musical numbers. All members are invited and urged to attend.
The Adult Sewing class will meet Mondays and Thursdays from 4 to 5 pm in the Parowan High School sewing room. Bring your sewing problems, rote book and pencil. Special instructions will be given each day from 5 to 5 o'clock. Luella A. Dalton, Instructor.
Daughters of the Iron County Pioneers urge inclusion of family histories for a forthcoming county history book. Requests seek memories of pioneer fathers and mothers to be recorded this month with copies to be placed at the State Capitol and Iron County libraries.
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