Parowan Pioneer Centennial History Chronicle
A centennial tribute to Parowan and Iron County pioneers, recalling early settler struggles, center Creek camps, Beaver City origins, and Beaver Creek explorations. The piece highlights a plan to publish weekly installments compiling Andrew Josen’s History of Parowan and calls for workers and skilled trades to support a new settlement near the Little Salt Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brean
Marvermy
Parowan
Andrew Josen
Trista Leone
Beaver Creek
Center Creek
Beaver City
Pratt
G. L. City
4th Celebration To Feature Attractions For Young And Old
Parowan marks Independence Day with a large parade at 9 30 am led by Bishop Karl Mitchell and high school band. The East Ward Primary sponsors a public meeting after, with Uncle Sam Goddess of Liberty and Ms Utah on the program. A War Memorial plaque unveiling for WWII veterans from Parowan Paragonah and Summit will follow. Various quorums and groups run concessions and activities including a child dance and possible softball game. Plans include a 6 30 pm band concert and evening dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parowan
East Ward
American Legion Auxiliary Organization
Anna T. Adams
Uncle Sam
Goddess of Liberty
Mikes
Utah
War Memorial
Paragonah
Summit
Thess Tites
Legion Auxiliary
East Wan
Relief Society
Auro
YUMEA
Paragonah News Baptism Excursion and Community Notices
The baptismal trip to St George Temple included 15 youths with Willard Lund Harvey Dunton and Helen Stones. Summit participants joined baptisms totaling 236. A welfare quilt project drew mothers and girls to Relief Society. Infant Gondga L Lamoreaux christened. Three girls Delores Thornton Sandra Robb Rose Ann Barton advanced to Mutual work. Priesthood awards went to Eugene Topham Murry Topham Clifford Robb Ronald Robinson. Visits from Lafe Hall Keith Hall and Hurricane and Provo/Mesa ties noted. Continued on Back Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George Temple
Temple
Willard Lund
Harvey Dunton
Helen Stones
Summit
Togetther
M.I.A
Delores Thornton
Sandra Robb
Rose Ann Barton
Golda Topham
Auronio
Eugene and
Murry Topham
Clifford Robb
Ronald Robinson
Orland Evans Weds Salt Lake Miss In Temple Ceremony
Orland Evans of Parowan and Miss Isabella Hotla of Salt Lake City were married in a Salt Lake Temple ceremony on June 16. The couple planned a reception at the bride’s parents home that evening and will reside in Parowan. Isabella Hotla is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Wall of Salt Lake City. Evans is the youngest son of Bishop Wo Loonwiil Evans and the late Mrs. Evans, a Parowan High School alumnus active in 4-H and dramatics. He recently graduated from Parowan High and attended Bransh Agricultural College. The couple will establish their home in Parowan after Portnupial festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Wall
Salt Lake
Isabella “Hotla
Orland Evans
Parowan
Te Solemin
Salt Lake Temple
Wo Loonwiil Evans
Evans
Parowan High School
Bransh Agricultural College
Parowan Lady Celebrates 75th Birthday
Parowan matron Mrs Luella Reid Adam celebrated her 75th birthday with family gathering at her home. Attendants included her son Ray and family from Parowan, Grace Tanner and children, and relatives from Salt Lake City Provo Los Angeles Ogden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luella Reid Adam
Adams
Ray
Parowan
Obert An
Grace Tanner
Morris
Beatrice Johson
Anl
Adele Matheson
Salt Lake
Matheson
Bonnie Anderson
Provo
Carol Wrigh
Billie
Los Angeles
P. A
Alice Ballinger
Ogden
Adam
Merry Stitchers 4-H Club News
The Merry Stitchers 4-H club met at Mrs. Rasmussen home for its third meeting last Thursday with all members present. They cut and sewed dresses while cake and punch were served by Mrs. Rasmussen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Stitchers
Leone Rasmussen
Rasmussen
Sara Ward
Maxdernettes 4 H sewins club holds first meeting
The Maxdernettes 4 H sewins club met at Orilla Lister's home in June to elect officers: President Betty Lund Vice President Larle Hunt Sec and Treas Doris McBride Song and Cheerleader Shirley Robinson Reporter Rayna Thornton. The second meeting at Betty's on June 8 planned shoulder protectors and slips. Next meeting scheduled at Lakes on June 15 with Rayna Thorpion as reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxdernettes
Sewins Club
Orilla Lister
Betty Lund
Larle Hunt
Sec
Treas
Doris McBride
Shirley Robinson
Rayna Thornton
Betty's
Lakes
Rayna Thorpion
Tailoring Teens 4-H Club Holds First Meeting
The Tailoring Teens 4-H group met at Miss Rosemary Robinson’s home on a Thursday in June. Officers elected include President Ida Talbot Secretary Anna Talbot and Reporter Mate Dunton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Robinson
County Republicans Host Thousand Five Mile Fete
County Republicans hosted a large gathering near Five Mile Canyon with speakers inclining Senator Dungy and local leaders. Music by Bessie Thayer and a organizing committee led a county barbecue with multiple subcommittees and officers in attendance aimed at promoting liberty and Republican values.
News Notes From Service Ven at Keesler AFB Gilgel Mitts
A recent Keesler Air Force Base release notes 1 Lieutenant Donald A Dalton arriving to attend a training school. Dalton son of Harley and Mrs Dalton of Parowan and husband of Cael Sherratt Dalton. He served overseas in China and earned Air Medal China War Memorial Badge unit citation Asiatic Pacific with one battle star. Dalton’s wife and two sons visited his parents and relatives in Parowan and Cedar City. Lawry Fick Denver Cole report high radar training marks earned by MySaytition Adams at radar school after the course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keesler Aair Force
Gilgel
Mitts
Donald A Dalton
Dalton
Harley W. Dalton
Parowanh
Hybard
Cael Sherratt Dalton
Stockton,Cully
China
Bader
Palton
Cedar City
Parinwanif
Lawary Fick
Denver Cole
MySaytition Adams
Arme Aly Foro
Radar Teining
Coutse
Next Meeting Held at Cour Teachert Seme on Wee
The notice indicates a meeting scheduled for 3 o clock in the afternoon at the Cour Teachert Seme location. Readable fragments suggest a local community gathering with a tentative date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cour
Weenalay
The Happy Cookers Form Group To Bake Muffins
The Happy Cookers were organized with Dee Mins Farlandess as president and Gerald Skougard as secretary. Members include Martha Miller and Helen Stevens. They met at Mrs. Tullis home where a muffin demonstration was given, and plan to bake muffins next at the lender’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Cookers
Anna
Dee Mins
American Legion Race Mee Underway Thursday Carnival Promises Big City Event
The American Legion race meet starts Thursday with a huge carnival planned for the city. Local organizers advertise a grand parade of horses and dancers, while Parowan and Summit Ward participants join a large cast from multiple wards. Queen Mary Gus Evans selected with attendants, and Harrell Dalton leads the entertainment committee promising the largest carnival yet in a city of this size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sime
Vie Stor
Mildred J
Rene Lady Agi
Sally Dale
Pays
Mary Gus Evans
Duruus Adam
Leona P Dulton
Harrell Dalton
PERSONAL NEWS NOTES FROM THE AREA
Local residents share travel and health updates from Southern California to Salt Lake City. Families attend graduations at the University of Utah. several members receive nursing and dental degrees. Illnesses include rheumatic fever and acute poisoning. hospitalizations noted for several individuals.
New Arrivals Span Northwest Family Births
Mrs Claude Harris reports a May 19 baby girl Gayle Annette to Elion and Odessa Harris Gar land with 7 lb 3 oz. Don and Beverly Bennett Clane welcome a baby boy born June 2 in Eugene, Oregon. A July 13 arrival near Spokane brings a son to Mr and Mrs Clair Lowder Jr. in Spokane. Grandmothers Madam Lowder and others visit. A blue bundle arrives at Tron County Hospital for Mr and Mrs Ralph Hulet. Teh Ana arrives April 3 to Delbert Caroline Johnson in Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Harris
Carnus
Washington
Elion
Odessa Harris Garland
Gayle Annette
Gary
Harris
Thomas Bennett
Ant Furl
Maude Hunter Bennett
Lakeview
Oregon
Don
Beverly Bennett
Minge
Eugene
Steurk
Northwest
Clair Lowder Jr
Spokane
Mir
Ralph Hulet
Tron County Hospital
Linda Gai
R. W. Hulet
Porowan
Freil Slack
Cedar City
Harley W. Tallon
Little Teh Ana
Delbert Caroline Johnson
Salt Lake City
Durham Morris Appointed Parowor City Attorney
Durham Morris of Parowan was appointed city attorney by the Parowan City Council at a remist meeting. The position was formerly held by Albert M. Marsden who has resigned, with Mor ris replacing him after the council approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham Morris
Parovwor
Parowan
Parson
Morrie Sl
Albert M
Jim) Marsden
Campfire Supper and Entertainment Amid Club News
Members of the club gathered at the Five Mile camp nest for an evening campfire supper. After the meal, small entertainment featured MM Barret Adams, Wuthilenn, AHeéiC Mitaiell and Mit te Orton with lighthearted acts and story sharing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menbera
MM Baret Adams
Wuthilenn
Aheéic Mitaiell
Mitte Orton
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Desert News
Little Salt Lake
Great Salt Lake City
Ing Ute
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Thomas Bullock
Willard Richards
General Church Recorder
Offi
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Robert Lamoreaux
Gondga L
Terry Lund
Lafe Hall
Keith Hall
Guy Land
Wm. W. Land
Mesa
Arizona
Land Home
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Nora
Ernest Topham
Pie Alamode
Sara
Mate Dunton
Ida Talbot
Anna Talbot
Trou County
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Valiente Workers
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Paety
Tran Suns Og
Pesta Wits
Athens
Peterson
Dungy
Hite County
Remu
Pier Bay
Repub
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Tatraire County
Republican Sud
Coffire
Bessie Thayer
Peter OH. Guyr
Amos C. Hatehf
Oscer J Mulet
American Legion
8.S.C
Pirowan
Rum Stones
Mol LA Music Advnertor
Fas
Luella Sanpeon
Lyan Mortensen
Church of Jews Christ of Latteralay
Purowan
Joan Bayles
Katrine Taylor
Veon Macfarlane
Mary Jane Maraden
Joan Hatterman
Joyce Guymon
Frankie Lou Burton
Luetta Swmpson
Marlene Kirkpatrick
Wace Guymon
Mow and Low
Mack Lyman
Keyidall Gurr
Lynn Mortensen
Doyle Rowley
fKtent Muraden
Chad Orton
Paragcush
Baoch
Fiji
Mate
Sore Galt
Atailiew
Peay
Lawal
Hersenger
Tail Gwin
Max Heidritkset
Rehealinietta
Mary
Mtr
Itd
Mig
Rais
Lote Dautheer
Bucy Hyatt
Athena Garr Ard Nellie AH
Bantley
Lake City
University of Utah
Hiatt
Luella Hyatt
Echoed of Nursing
Aniversity
Mre
Josephine Paramore
Pauline
Mary Josie
Hijson
Paremore
Anna Gurr Rawson
Richfield
Fidhe
Peter M. Gurra
Dolorts Parke
Tdaho
Mary Lyman
Jack
Ruth
Mantia
F. A Welch
Alten
Pendleton
Veterans Hospital
Harold Rogerson
Wemestey
Fl Beralante
Tinne Hulet
Carlyle S. Hilet
Hospita
Mary Adams Snow
L.D.S. ‘Hospital
Ofrs
Dell Smith
Vernal
Mrs. Smith
Ralph Bayles
Balt Lake
Dave
Aich
Fae Bensen
Evin
Ethel Barnes
Ivy McCoy
Club News
Clata
Bok
Aletupe
Nashvile
Tyni
Dotty & Ipharmaci
Decker Morita
Melissa Jin Thorley
Ton Te
Mercine
Jayajadin Decker Thorley
Cedar Cipy
Koert A. Thorley
Mama Joe Pecelis
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