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Newspaper

Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1947

Page

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Igonal Couple wed In Marriage at Brothers Home

McBexle and Delaine Jones married Saturday evening at the brothers home. Bish ead Topham performed. Bridesmaid Miss Jones attended the bride. Webine coedpsion served. guests received gifts. The bride is daughter of Grant and Up to the ime of her wood Wat Working in Taylors. The groom is from Pity and Mes RB. Vern McBride of Idaho and employed by Westen Distributors. They plan a honeymoon in the Utah Oil Swition.

Fe Bode Grant

Jaycees to Lead City Cleanup Next Week

Jaycees and south side volunteers will continue cleanup efforts led by Tophorn, Bryce Adams, and Jensen. Supervisors urge all members to attend from 6 30 p m to 8 00 p m each night next week.

Iie Tophorn Bryce Adams Ter Jensen

Annual 4 H Outing Set For July 10 11 12

Cook County 4 H leaders urge clubs to prepare for the big event. Agents Joel C Heron and Bernice Linford instruct clubs to gather camp equipment tents cots and related items for a full outing. Details to follow in later notices.

Het Cook County Joel Cheron Bernice Linford

Church Relief Efforts Boosted by Local Societies

Parowan and surrounding wards report strong response to clothing drive for needy Latter Day Saints. Bodies collected 104 boxes labeled for shipment, highlighting ongoing welfare work. West Ward Relief Society calls a special welfare meeting for Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. to organize further efforts.

I Feller Societies West Ward Relief Society

Centennial Expo and state events at Salt Lake venues

Statewide centennial activities unfold across the State Fair Grounds and venues such as the Coliseum and Kingsbury Hall. Highlights include orchestral concerts, drama, dances, a pioneer day queen, and music festivals in Franklin Tabernacle with regional gatherings in Kane and Box Elder counties.

Salt Lake A. Philharminc Orchestra Finn Ie Kingsbury Hall Salt Bakes Kane County Gon

Parowan Girl Weds Rockville Man in Cedar City Ceremony

Claire Dale Rowley of Parowan married Carlson Chick Terry of Rockville Utah last Wednesday at her parents home officiated by Bishop Jesse W Guyman. Best man York Jones and bridesmaid Nola May Mitchell attended. The couple plans Cedar City home and next year at B A C with Terry in Phi Sigma Xi circle and athletics. A reception followed.

W. Clair Rowley Parowan Claire Dale Carlson Chick) Terry Marvin Terry Rockville Utah Jesse W. Guyman York Jones Nola May Mitchell Parowan High School Phi Beta Sorority Hurricane High School Phi Sigma Xi Fraternity Cedar City Mr. Terry

Special Recordings Presented At Gospel Message Class

One hundred years ago pioneers moved toward Utah and major experiences were recorded on half hour transcriptions. The Gospel Message Sunday School class in West Ward will play these timely records for several Sundays, instructor Alton Merrill invites all to attend Sunday School at 10:30.

Utah Gospel Message West Ward Alton Merrill

Births and visits highlight small town notes and club news

Paragonal Mr and Mrs Clarance Lamureaux share word of a baby boy born to their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Gene Clark of Long Beach California. Both mother and son are reported doing fine. Also word that Mr and Mrs Bill Dalton welcomed a baby girl last week in Salt Lake. Several residents move or travel including Mr and Mrs Homer Kerns re enlisting in the army and moving from the Utah On Service station. A group of locals visit Ponatello Idaho Star Valley Wyoming and Los Angeles en route to new homes. The third year 4 H clothing group under Mrs Roene Lund held their first meeting May 29 and formed the Rayon Ravellers with officers Wanda Hunt president Anna May Dunton secretary Beatrice Barton organist Donna Robinson song and cheer leader Jean Robb reporter.

Clarance Lamureaux Gene Clark Long Beach Calif H Clothing Group Roene Lund Rayon Ravelers Wanda Hunt Anna May Dunton Beatrice Barton Donna Robinson Jean Robb Alton Merrill Cedar Hospital Albert J. Dalley Salt Lake City Sidney Pritchard John Dilley Summit

Jaycees To Hold Charter Banquet Saturday Eve

Cedar City Junior Chamber of Commerce plans a charter presentation ceremony at West Ward Banquet Hall Saturday night. State officials and chapter representatives are expected, with a piano solo by Carlyle Marsden. Young Jaycees aged 21 to 35 urged to attend. $1.50 per plate. A large Cedar City delegation and a Brown Derby dance follow.

Porowan Junior Chamber of Commerce West Ward Carlyle Marsden EXPC Cedar City

Merry Stitchers Organize At Twila Thornton Home

The Merry Stitchers Ist year 4H Clothing Club organized May 29 at Mrs. Twila Thornton’s home. Officers include Vernetta Page as president, Jean Benson as vice president, Merna Halterman as secretary and treasurer, Sara Ward as reporter. Meetings are Thursdays at 3. Leaders are Mrs. Twila B Thornton and Mrs. Bernice M. Evan. Two meetings held. members crocheting and learning to make a white beanie. next meeting at Merna Halterman’s home.

Merry Stitchers Twila Thornton Vernetta Page Jean Benson Tres Merna Halterman Sara Ward Twila B Thornton Bernice M. Evan

Opening Day Approaches For Fishing Season In 1947

Fishermen await opening day set for Saturday June 14 with many preparing gear and checking last minute repairs. Sand ers M Clark warns streams like Parowan Deer Bunker Ipson will close all year, while Yankee Reservoir and Pan tunch Lake offer prime spots. Provisions limit daily catch to 15 fish and possession limits to 14 pounds and one fish or 30 fish overall.

Teddy Sanders M. Clark Yankee Reservoir Pantunch Lake Parowan Creek Deer Creek Bunker Creek Ipson Creek Panguidh Lake Blue Springs Creek

Claire Mortensen Chosen As President Of Busy Stitchers

The Busy Stitchers Sewing Club held a meeting at Nevada Claire Mortensen's home on June 5. Claire Mortensen was named president with Mar line Mortensen as vice president and Irene Munford Jerrolyn Orton as secretaries. Officers include Virginia Topham treasurer Deon Robinson organist Gene Evans reporter Nevada Adams and leaders. Meetings set for Mondays and Thursdays each week.

Sewing Club Nevada Claire Mortensen Marline Mortensen Irene Munford Jerrolyn Orton Virginia Topham Treas

Cedar City Man Wins 1947 Ford Sedan at Memorial Day Dance

Boyd Mitchell of Parowan won a new 1947 Ford Sedan in a midnight drawing at Cedar City’s Memorial Day dance held in the open air hall. The Queen was Elaine Heyborn with attendants Iris Spencer and Delores Fife, all Cedar City. Alton Mermill photo shows Boyd with the car after driving it home. Thorley Motor Company provided the vehicle.

Boyd Mitchell Parowan Cedar City Boyd Elaine Heyborn Iris Spencer Delores Fife Alton Mermlil Ford Thorley Motor Company

Appreciation for Parowan Race Meet Cooperation

Appreciation is expressed to all who aided the Parowan Race Meet including Parowan City officials for their cooperation. The meet demonstrates what can be achieved by united effort. Sponsoring clubs Parowan Jaycees and the Chamber of Commerce thank all helpers and state proceeds will benefit the community.

Parowan Parowan Jaycees C of C

Lewen Orton Weds Reid Gower In L D S Temple

Lewen Orton and Reid Gower wed in the St. George L D S Temple on June 4, 1947. The ceremony was conducted at high noon by President Harold S. Snow with the couple’s families present. The bride, a Parowan High School graduate, and the groom, Cedar City High School alumnus, recently returned from overseas service in the U S Army.

Jared J. Orton Parowan Lewen Reid Gower George H. Gower Cedar City St. George L. D. S. Temple Harold S. Snow Thelma Higbee Parowan High School Cedar City High School U.S. Army

Ogden Matron Anna Edling Dies During Parowan Visit

Mrs. Anna Edling of Ogden Utah mother of Mrs. Ed King died in Leon County Hospital from a heart condition after a week visiting Parowan. She accompanied the Kings on a trip through Zion Canyon and to Kanab last week. Funeral services will be in Ogden 8th Ward L D S Chapel Friday afternoon at 1 00. She was born in Sweden in 1867 and survived by her husband Karl Edling.

Anna Edling Odgen Utah Ed King Leon County Hospital Parowan Kings Zions Canyon Kanab Peterson Odigen L. D Edling Sweden Karl Edling Rick Page

Personal News Notes from Parowan Holiday Week End

Parowan community notes recount births and visits during Memorial Day Weekend. Alton Merrill announces a healthy seven pound boy at Cedar Hospital with family members from Salt Lake City and Summit area also visiting. Local residents and visitors from Utah towns gathered for the holiday and Parowan Hace Meet, with many names appearing in the attendance and family reunions.

Oscar W. Decker Durward Evans Milford von Bradshaw Marie Edwards Alta May Bladd Pioche Nevada

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McBexle Delaine Jones Rotthers Home Bishead Topham Jone Eocter Grant Jones Jaycees Church News Purowan Hampage R. le Fenton Fenton Anther Tidy Step Hans Chamberlain Billy Dalton Gano K. Roberts Nojoqui Marie Sidney al Bill Dalton Homer Kerns Utah On Kerns Regular Army W. H. Barton R. V. McBride Sén Alva Sherridan Ponatello Idaho Dave Dalton Little Star Valley Wyoming Mrt Dalton Frank Milick J. L. Dalton Los Angeles Claude Edwards Claude Dix Cedar Tom Hemstriet Leo Bigler Merrill Edwards Don Holbrook Emma Edwards Bob Jimas Hughes Brockbank Busy Stitchers Lewen Orton L.D.S Temple Ogden Arthur Cottom Golda Foremaster June St. George Wm. Pritchard Kent Ward Zion's Park Cheir Floyd Whicker Mr. Clair Ward Rey Moore Dan Colleen Beverly Etta Lister Averill of Price Maudeen Mickleson Lena Benson Albert Mickleson Jay Moore A. W Finn Helen Crestline Lucile Moore Phillips Lynwood Ross Hyatt Clearfield Moore
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