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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1949
Page
8
Card of Thanks expresses appreciation for acts and condolences from Parowan friends and relatives after the funeral of Fay Hyatt beloved mother wife aunt and sister. Nephews and nieces, siblings extend heartfelt thanks.
Captives Coat of Oden Utah and Wayne Emmett a 19 year old from Igen stand charged as the third member of a gang. Reports from the sheriff's office say the trio met in Ogden and planned to evade officers by traveling through Utah Arizona Colorado and into Canada.
Parowan residents reported multiple college graduates. Raymond Willaey earned a history and social science degree and will teach at Dixon Junior High in Provo, while Grant Morensen received a commerce diploma and plans graduate studies. Ardell Hyatt earned a law degree in Denver, Paul Warby completed mechanical engineering and plans Beaver business venture, and Shit Evans nears civil engineering diploma with several job offers. At the University of Utah, Marie Lyman will graduate in psychology with Phi Beta Kappa links, and Bruce Decker earns a high school teaching certificate in physical education. Funeral and obituary notices also appear for Hyatt.
At County Hospital Friday Max Herricksen and Jean Hutcheon welcomed a son born by Caesarean section, while Larry Steve Hobiton joined Keith and Mrs Robinson of Parowan at Iron County Hospital the next day. In Provo, Bonnie and Kello Matheson Anderson welcomed a daughter, making the couple new parents and their family, including Attorney Scott Matheson and Luella Adams, now with a growing list of relatives.
The Happy Hour 4-H Club met June 1 at Mrs Belle Lemmon s home for officer elections and Summer Work instruction. A hen pack was made. June 3 at Marie Adams s home they cut slips and learned care of the hair. refreshments by Miss Adams. The Busy Stickers 4-H Club opened June 6 at Mrs Nevada Adams s home with elections naming Virginia Topham president Jerrolyn Orton vice president Marlene Mortensen secretary treasurer Virginia Orton song and cheer leader and Claire Mortensen reporter. They plan to meet twice weekly at various members homes.
Parowan residents share Memorial Day visits and family travel details. Aditi Topham contemplates a Southern California trip for a variation Fripp while relatives from Salt Lake City Provo and Los Angeles visit. Ralph Benson BYU student body president plans summer Washington assignment. Phyllis Crawford recovers from appendicitis after hospital care in Salt Lake City.
An advertisement claims V-4-L fungicide at Fentons Pharmacy kills athlete’s foot itch within an hour using 9 percent alcohol. The paid notice emphasizes quick penetration and broad germ reach, urging readers to purchase today.
The article notes several locals traveling and visiting relatives. Catt family members spent a week in Lega altiming while others attend training in Wenner instructon for Trea County. Attendees include Dalley and Parowsa boys at Camp Williams with local guardsmen. Miss Marvhelle Fenton returns from Utah Valley University visits Parowan, and Mr and Mrs Freennm Hyatt of Gong Beach visited relatives here.
John F Meeks a longtime Cowley Utah rancher and hunter died after a prolonged illness. Survived by his wife Elizabeth Dalton Meeks eight children Lewis Joseph and other descendants. Funeral services held with grandchildren and great grandchildren present.
Mrs W Clair Rowley notes that the ward primary school shows equal numbers of boys and girls aged four to twelve, with 45 boys and 45 girls enrolled and attendance figures high for both groups. The final tallies reveal parity in age distribution and strong attendance across the two groups.
According to Mr. Mitchell the Versus Organization plans to arrange a Fourth of July event with refreshments for all attendees. The group aims to provide a variety of refreshments and activities for the community.
Mrs Beatrice Justin attended as matron of honor with sisters Geneva Juanita and Celestia Vaughn as bridesmaids. Best man Shirl Evans of Parowan stood for Mr Ruesch at the Salt Lake ceremony. Bride a LDS Business College graduate and comptometer clerk. Benedict a Parowan High School and Branch Agricultural College graduate, Navy veteran, recent missionary. Newlyweds honeymoon in Yellowstone and plan a Southern Utah home.
Friday classes available for ages five and up led by Mrs. Cleo Sorensen. For more information contact Mrs. Hazel Pendleton.
Multiple small ads note fresh hay for sale with contact Walter C Mitchell and a second contact Clair Puffer Ward. Additional listings include East Front Building Lot for sale in town and a Mirami Dress Shop with fixtures and lease, plus a lot in the East side of town owned by Mrs Richard Tullis with a contact number.
Notice to livestock men invites contacts for spraying sheep or cattle before summer range. Also offers hay chopping service and lists items for sale including a number 12 DeSa vis Cream Separator, a roll top desk and a leather reclining chair with contact 2732. Named individuals include Cyril Pendleton and Claude Lister.
Paragonah News reports the 4-H Club organized May 27 at Annie Talbot's home with officers elected Esther Robb president Ida Talbot vice president Arlene Partner secretary Anna Talbot organist Jennie Dunton reporter. The following week they met at Talbots to learn patching by a defined method. Mr and Mrs Joseph E Lister announced the engagement of their granddaughter Beverly Swallow of Salt Lake City to Don aly B Flora. They spoke vows May 20 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Mrs Lister could not attend due to ill health. Mr and Mrs Glenn Smith and their daughter, former Paragonah residents, moved after a Time Shop stint in Cedar City. They were guests of honor at a Five Mile party sponsored by MIA officers. Mr and Mrs Smith assisted Bishop and Mrs Gilbert Robinson and son Max on a trip to Delta. Near Fillmore they visited a returned missionary who had served with their son Boyd on his Church mission. Miss Yvonne Anderson was home briefly visiting parents James H. and Mrs Anderson after winter studies at USAC Logan and summer work in Bryce Canyon.
Miss LaJean Hunt's Provo trip and Salt Lake visitors are noted along with relatives in Cedar City and Pa. Ruitch visiting Lloyd Lund and Betsy Ann Fretwen's town return with grandmother Betsy Boardman. Primary President Lawg Hunt announces a Summer Program with Tuesdays at 4. Iron Co. Hospital treats James Lund for a serious high temperature. Paragonah youths travel to Toasty for Kindergarten entry and meet Mrs Benson. about a dozen children will be eligible for first grade next fall.
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