Commissioners Appoint New County Attorney at Monday Meet
Iron County Commissioners chose Robert L. Gardner Cedar City as County Attorney at an extra session amid a vacancy delay due to ill health of Commissioner Lyman E Sevey Gardner, son of Arthur Gardner and a June U of U Law School graduate, was selected over Orvill Isom Cedar City the acting attorney since A M Marsdens resignation. Other items included Miss Iron County queen plan a $100 scholarship at College of Southern Utah, bids for Parowan Canyon road, Summit street improvements, and Highway 91 advertising funds granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Gardner
Cedar City
Iron County ‘Commissioners
Gardner
Arthur Gardner
U of U Law School
Iron County Republican Party
Orvill Isom
A. M Marsden
Levey
Jess Guymon
Bullock
Guymon
Arnold F. Anderson
Local Theatre Names New Manager and Family Move
On Tuesday Mr and Mrs Aird G Merkley and their four children moved to Parowan to head the Firmage Theatre. The Rummler family relocates to Milford to manage the Firmage Theatre there, buying the C L Firmage home. The Merkleys and Rummlers have long been active in Beaver and Parowan community affairs and church programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aird G. Merkley
Parowan
Mr. Merkley
Firmage Theatre
J. C Rummler
Merkley
Wayne
Nelson
Jean
Margaret
Beaver
Beaver Press
Merkleys
Glade B. Merkley
Fort Ord Calif
Wm. R
Deloris) Horton
Provo
Stake
Beaver Second Ward
Lions Club
Coordinating Council
Stake Mothers Daughters Outing Set in Parowan
The annual stake mothers and daughters outing for Parowan Stake is scheduled for July 17 and 18 at Five Mile recreation camp in Parowan Caryon. Activities include registration at 3:30 p m, capfire supper at 1 30, program at 8, sunrise salute at 6 30 am, breakfast at 7, a 9 am program, nature ramble to 10, and lunch at noon with optional camp departure after lunch. David P Barton of Berkley California is visiting Parowan area this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parowan
Ruby Orton
Five Mile
Parowan Caryon
William J. Matheson Dies in Arizona
William J. Matheson longtime Iron County resident died at his Duncan Arizona home. Born October 16 1878 in Parowan he operated flour mills in Iron Cedar and Beaver before moving to Arizona in 1921. Survived by Mamie Connell Matheson widow two sons James Los Angeles Mack Tuscan daughters Kathleen Goode Edith Gardner Della Romney and one brother Owen Matherson Cedar City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W J. Matheson
Matheson
Iron Co
Duncan
Arizona
Parowan
Alexander Matheson
Cedar City
Beaver
Enoch Ward
ISI
Mamie Connell Matheson
James
Los Angeles
Mack
Tuscan Ariz
Kathleen Goode
Edith Gardner
Safford Arizona
Della Romney
Owen Matherson
Evelyn Farrow Becomes Mrs Conley Adams in Utah Temple
Evelyn Farrow daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Farrow Summit exchanged marriage vows Friday July 6 with Conley Page Adams son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Adams Parowan. Ceremony at Saint George LDS Temple officiated by President Harold S Snow. The couple plans to reside in Salt Lake City after a reception and wedding dinner hosted by the groom’s parents. Attendants included LaRae Farrow Margie Farrow and Mary Jane Dalley. Best man was Stewart Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Farrow
Jack Farrow
Summit
Conley Page Adams
Harvey Adams
Parowan
Saint George
Lds Temple
Harold S. Snow
Elle Lawrence
Ella Morris
Salt Lake City
Summit Ward
LaRae Farrow
Margie Farrow
Mary Jane Dalley
Stewart Adams
Merilie Adams
Shirley Adams
Shirley Farrow
A. B. Matheson
Sat
Conley
Enrico Company
Norman Day Meeting of Big Game Board in Fillmore
Duane Van Ausdle and Bob Mitchell attended the Board of Big Game Control meeting in Fillmore on July 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Day
Duane van Ausdle
Bob Mitchell
Board of
Big Game Control
Fillmore
Mettie R Matheson Dies In Cedar City
Mett ie R Matheson dies at home of daughter Mrs Lydia Horlo in Cedar City. Born in Parowan September 5 1867 to Christian Mortensen Rasmussen and Mette Mortensen. Survived by nine sons and daughters seven Cedar City relatives, 36 grandchildren and 54 great grandchildren, plus siblings in Parowan and California. Funeral services set for Saturday in Cedar City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar City
Mette TR Matheson
Lydia Horlo
Parowan
Christian
Mettie Morterson Rasmussen
Alexander Gordon Matheson
Saint George Temple
Mre Matheson
Thomas Durham J. Parowan
Sons & Druglpas
Henry Gordon
Monrovia Calif
Joseph Ray
Henderson
News
Christian R. FE. Alva
Rhoda Wood
Ella Foster
Marvella Jackson
Lydia Harter
George Rasmussen
Parowant
Anna Rasmussen
Parowin
Ella Slaughter
California
FHA Loans To Farmers Total Over $334 000
Farmers in Tron County obtained loans totaling 334 090 dollars through the Farmers Home Administration during the year ending June 30 1956 the county supervisor said this week Repayments on loans outstanding during the year totaled 239 412 dollars The agency advanced funds to buy feed seed fertilizer equipment livestock and other farm operating items and to improve family type farms It also aided soil and water conservation The FILA committee must approve each loan before funds can be advanced and determines eligibility and value of farms for purchase or improvement if involved It recommends on loan approvals and servicing actions Applicants are eligible only if other lenders cannot meet needs and prospects for repayment are favorable Mr Cand Mr William J Lowder spent the 4th in Filmore with their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tron County
Farmers Home
Opencies
Birth of sixth child reported in Williams Arizona
Word arrives of a baby girl born June 29 in Williams Arizona to Mr and Mrs Bruce Ralph. Mrs Ralph is the former Lois Guy mon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams Arizona
Bruce Ralph
Ralph
Lois Guymon
Hendrick Family News From Yellowstone Trip
Mr and Mrs Max Hendrick and son Judd returned the first of the week from Yellowstone Park. They were joined by Jeans parents Mr and Mrs David IWatcheson and Mr and Mrs Ray Anderson and family. Mr and Mrs Gilbert A Mitchell announce a new baby boy born July 6 at Iron County hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Hendrickson
Judd
Yellowstone Park
Jeans
David iWatcheson
Ray Anderson
Gilbert A. Mitchell
Iron County
O (Hem Hospital
Parowan Council Approves Water Meter Reading Plan
Parowan City Council set pay for meter reading at 15 dollars on the coal side and 25 dollars on the west side, after resignations and a plan to replace the former reader. The hydrant meter at the city light plant was installed with a minimum charge of 2.50 and 25 cents per 1000 gallons over minimum to curb past abuses. The health department found issues in the culinary water system and ordered an immediate cleanup. Officials also discussed pole-line payments, audit scheduling, and declined to sponsor a 24th of July celebration. The Iron County Fair will crown Miss Iron County on September first and third with a CSU Cedar City scholarship, featuring a three-day event, exhibits, and a large amateur rodeo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parowan
O. Winetson Orton
Mor- Leonsom
Pawur
Max Hendrickson
Foy
City
Coun R
Couner
Keith Robinson
Arnold Gurr
Waterworks Committee
State Health Department
W. Scott Mitchell
Paragonah
Ellis Robinson
City Recorder
Iron County Fair Board
Hay
Iron County
Utah
Stones
Cedar City
Fair Board
William M. Eyre
Troy Chawood
Budd Munford
Local Sacrament Meeting Members and Dalley Family News
Speakers at a sacrament meeting were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph FE Ward of Parowan returning missionaries from the Southern States. Nedra Dalley returned from Salt Lake City for a two week visit with the Otto Dalley family. Nedra and her mother Cora Dalley and Connie Davenport left for Richfield and Nedra will travel to Salt Lake City with the Van Davises for a brief stay. Mrs. Ann Madsen is visiting Circleville with her sister Mae Simpkins. LaRue Dalley spent days in Logan with friends. Howard Dalley Ivan Dalley and others took a CSA tour to Flagstaff Arizona for the Indian Stake event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Davenport
Joseph FE. Ward
Parowan
Nedra Dalley
Salt Lake City
Otto Dalleys
Vin Davis
Richfield
van Davises
Ann Madsen
Circleville
Mae Simpkins
LaRue Dalley
Logan
Howard Dalley
Ivan Dalley
CSA
Flagstaff
Arizona
Community Fourth Of July Gathering Highlights
July third and fourth celebrations drew many families including Bp and Mrs Lyle Farrow and the Joe Richey family. Attendees spanned the Davenports Lawrences Farrows and others across Mammoth Navajo Lake Logan Melborne Cedar and Las Vegas with several weddings visits and home remodeling noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle B. Farrow
Joe Richey
Jay Davenports
Alma Lawrences
Jack Farrows
Ella Lawrence
Mammoth
Arden Richards
Mary de Winter
Navajo Lake
Hyrum Humphreys
Logan
Ardice Williamson
Williamson
Hulda Peterson
Helen
al Matheson
Ester Morton
Melborne Florida
Harold Smith
Miomi Harris
Smith
Bob Goodwin
Cedar
Ordell Walker
Las Vegas
Community notes on camping site upkeep and Parowan celebration
A reader letter laments litter and damage at Yankee Reservoir camping areas and urges environmental care. It lauds the 4th of July celebration in Parowan, praising organizers like F C Van Buren and local groups for their planning and cooperative spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parowan
F.C van Buren
Chamber of Commerce
American Legion
The
Red Hill Wranglers
Bouquet Honors Parowan School Teacher Mrs Fae Benson
A local bouquet salutes Parowan Elementary School teacher Mrs Fae Benson for decades of patient guidance and kindness shaping students into good citizens. Suggested by Mrs Eugene Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fae Benson
Fae
Eugene Warren
Skougard Family Welcomes Newborn Son in June Birth
Mr and Mrs Marvin Skou gard of Henderson Nevada report the birth of a son at Panguiteh hospital on June 29. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lorin Skou gard of Paro jwan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Skougard
Henderson Nevada
Panguiteh Hospital
Lorin Skougard
Parojwan
Also Mentioned on This Page
MISS
D. A. Spones
the County Fair Board
Parowan Canyon Road
Jess Guyman
Commission
Ray Gillis
State Road Commission
Parowan Canyon
Gillis
State Road
H. J. Corlieson
Guyman
C. W. Love
the Chaiman
Verv C. Mortensen
James H. Anderson
C.F. Benty
Pearl Russell
Russell
Earle T. Luke
Eldon Yergensen
Cedar City Chamber of Commerce
Highway 91 Association
Luke
David P. Barton
Berkley California
William J. Matheson
Mrs
Conley Adams
Russell Guymon
Torrance
Minersville
Santiquin
Nephi
Mac Threenton
Mac
W. E. Thornton
Mettie R. Matheson
William J. Lowder
Filmore
Earl Bunn
Hayden Colorado
Council
John H. Pendleton
Roy Stubbs
Claud Lister
Bryce Canyon
Summit News
Leversary
Xemse
Fish and Game Department
Parowan Elementry School
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