Limits Reported by Fishermen Across Utah Lakes
Anglers at Southern Utah waters reported excellent fishing with many reaching limits daily. Yankee reservoir opened strong with several fishermen, including Morris Rasmussen and others, taking around 65 fish totaling over 50 pounds. Navajo Lake saw mixed results after opening day, while Pacogonah and Fanguitch lakes yielded good catches. Duck Creek and Mammoth Creek provided ample fish with fly and small lure techniques. Overall water levels were low, aiding bite across lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Morris Rasmussen
Joseph Wright
Howard Rasmussen
Scott Mitchell
Neajo Lake
Pacogonah
Learn to fly at Branch A C Cedar City
Government official says America needs wings as air training bases expand. Branch Agricultural College offers 30 men aged 18 to 25 from Southern Utah for ground and flight training starting June 24 with two weeks ground work before flying on July 1. Registration fee removed. immediate applications urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
United States
Agriculeal College
Cedar City
Henry Oberhaneley
Southern Utah
BA. C
Oberhansley
Forest Fire Score Board June 12 1940 Forest Report
The Dixie National Forest records show fire counts by cause including sulside people, real people, fishermen, hunters, miners, prospectors, stockmen, ranchers, timber operators, and others. It notes increasing fire hazard as forest fuels dry and acres burned rise on both forest and private land, with lightning and campfires listed among causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yan
Sulside
Eal
American Legion selects convention delegates at Parowan post
Parowan Post No 2 of the American Legion chose four delegates and four alternates to represent the post at the Cedar City convention June 29. Delegates include Ray D. Garter William T. Orton R. Taylor Miller W. Clair Rowley Jack Gurr T. Alvin Decker Frank Taylor and A C Hatch. An outing to Vermion Castle Forest camp June 22 was planned with members bringing their own lunches. Auxiliary members will select delegates at the Saturday meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ato
Parowan Post No. 2
American Legion
Cedar Cry
Ray D. Garter
Wm. T. Orton
R. Taylor Miller
W. Clair Rowley
Jack Gurr
T. Alvin Decker
Frank Taylor
A. C Hatch
Vermion Castle Forest
Parowan Canyon
Funeral Services Held For Dean M Richards
Funeral services were held Sunday for Dean M Richards at West Ward chapel but moved to East ward to accommodate many friends and relatives. Speakers included Silas J Ward Evan Theobald and Albert Kohler with Bishop W L Adams reading sentiments. The ward thanked the Richards family for support and the floral tributes were extensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Dea Marsden Richards
West Ward
Richards
East Ward
Silas J. Ward
Evan Theobald
Albert Kohler
W. L Adams
Arnot ST Stevens
Wast Ward
Flower Land
Ruth D. Orton
Mary Dalton
Sarah D- Conner
Audrey Miller
Ray D. Garner
Ormon Weight
Karl Mitchell
Ray H. Adams
Mary Jane Mitchell
Mr. Weight
Berta Mitchell
Mary
Topham
George H. Durham
David Matheson
Reception for Newly Weds at Kararra
A reception was held for Mr and Mrs Eldon Ted Miller on June 12 at the Cobble Crest dance pavilion in Kanstra attended by relatives and friends from Parowan Cedar City and Kanarra. After a program the evening was spent dancing with refreshments of ice cream and wafers served by the parents. The couple received many beautiful and useful presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon
Ted) Miller
Cobble Crest
Kanstra
Parowan
Cedar City
Kanara
Formsor
Joan H. Miller
J. D. Parker
Kanarra
Sabbath Day series to start in next issue
Beginning with the next issue the paper will publish the first of a series on the Sabbath Day. The articles are prepared with a special appeal to all people of Tron County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tron County
Club Women Hold Convention Here in Utah District
Prominent club women from Cedar City St George Beaver Enterprise Parowan gathered for the Southern District Utah Federated Women's Clubs convention in the West Ward chapel. Mayor Arthur Joseph welcomed delegates before sessions and a Flag Day luncheon. Officers for St George were elected with Roxy G Romney as president and Guy Hafen as state director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lbhis
Utah
Federated Women's Clubs
Cedar City
St. George
Beaver
Enterprise
Parowan
Altend
Alice
Arthur Joseph
West Ward
Fae N. Benson
Parowan Literary Club
Parowan Canyon
J. H. Peckenbaugh
Ogden
Roxy G. Romney
Guy Hafen
Wik. E. S. Gardner
Thee
Rulen Knell
H. ©. Parcells
Elton Mackerel
Mark McMullen
Wilson Lunt
Jean Bethers
James
Another Parowan Boy Takes Kanarra Bride
Marell Bayles of Parowan married Cleora Pollock of Kanarra in a June 1 ceremony at the groom’s parents’ home. Bishop T Wendell Bayles performed the rite in front of family. A dinner followed, hosted by Mrs Bayles. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs John P Bayles, is a Parowan High School graduate and a BYU student for one year. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Pollock, is well regarded in Kanarra. A reception was held Thursday night for the newlyweds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marell
Bayles
Parowan
Cleora Pollock
Kanarra
T. Wendell Bayles
Brigham ‘Young University
Samuel L. Pallock
Local Postmaster Gets Notice of Reappointment
Postmaster W. Warner Mitchell was reappointed by President Roosevelt after Senate confirmation on Senator King's recommendation. His four year term ends on the Zet of this month, with an indefinite civil service term as long as he performs satisfactorily. Rex C. Ward and family from Salt Lake City attended the funeral of Mrs. Dean Richards and visited relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner Mitchell
Wm. H. King
Roosevelt
Senate
Snator King
Mitchell
Rex C. Ward
Salt Lake City
Charles Bentley Dies After Long Illness
Charles Hensley a native of Mansfield England born March 15 1861 came to America as a youth and lived in Parowan area most of his life He passed away Wednesday night at 10 o clock in the Anderson Batch in Washington county after years of declining health Funeral services are planned Friday afternoon in East Ward chapel with interment in Parowan city cemetery He leaves two daughters two sons and a surviving brother and sister He was a farmer and dairyman by trade and joined the L D S church about a year ago performing temple work for his family
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Charles Hensley
England
America
Anderson Batch
Washington County
East Ward
Parewan City
Mansfield
Frederick
Mary Evans Bentley
James
Lizzina E. Dalton
Randall
Francis
Harrell
Harley Dalton
Charles FL
Marguerite
Parowan
Peaye
John
John Wm. Bentley
Lewiston
Utah
Fred Bentley
Sanford
Colorado
Margaret Ann Hoalyosk
Great Fall
Montana
Mr. Bentley
L.D.S
Evans Family Announces Daughter Afton Marries Jay Ferry
Evans family of this city reports the marriage of daughter Afton to Jay B. Ferry of Cedar. The ceremony happened at the St George temple on a Wednesday in June with Harold Snow performing. Parents and an aunt attended, reception planned for June 25 in West Ward banquet hall.
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Leonard Evans
Afton
Jay B. Ferry
Cedar
Fred J. Perry
St. George Temple
Harold Snow
Lewis Root
West Ward
Provo
Agnor
Merrill Christopherson
Alton Evans
Perswan
J. B. Perry
Cedar City
Ganien
Irma Acord
Roadside Improvements Planned by State Road Commission
The State Road Commission will open bids at the State Capitol on Tuesday July 2 at 2 p.m. for culvert extensions along Highway 91 in Iron County between Winn Hollow and Cedar Cus. The project calls for 190 cubic yards of Class A concrete and 22,500 pounds of reinforcing steel, plus roadside development under 14 percent Federal Aid. Work includes planting, filling dangerous arrow pots, trimming slopes, and smoothing bumps across about 84 miles of highway with an estimated total cost of 25 000 dollars.
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State Road Commission
State Capitol
Iron County
Beteen Winn Hollow
Cedar Cus
Road Commission
Iron County Population Reaches 8321 in 1940 Census
The 1940 census shows Iron County at 8321 residents, up from 7227 in 1930, with most growth in Cedar City rising 1080 to 4695. Parowan up 45, Enock up 31, Kanarra precinct up 30, Motena up 23, Newcastle down, Lund down, and Hamlin Valley steep drop. farms decline from 598 in 1930 to 540 by 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron County
Me. Christi. Anderson
Richfield
Cedar City
Parowan City
Parowan
Paragonak
Enoch
Kanarra
Motena
Newcastle
Lund
Hamlin Valley
Stateline
Red Cross Appeal Loudly For Funds In War Relief
As Hitler's slaughter continues in Europe the Red Cross urge relief for wounded distressed hungry and homeless people. Iron County chapter has sent $400 but quota raised and needs more donations. Contribute at Times office or post office. Parawan's showing isn't strong to date.
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Iitler
Europe
Red Cross
Tron County
Iron County
Ktenry Overhansley
Times Office
Post Office
Parawan
Are Leaves Going Yellow From Iron Deficiency
A reader asks why tree and shrub foliage turns yellow this time of year. The cause is iron deficiency in the soil, a condition called chlorosis. Treatment involves injecting a soluble iron compound. contact Tay D. Garner for the chemical and instructions or to receive the treatment at no cost.
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Tay D. Garner
Program Outlined For July 4th Observance
A tentative outline for Independence Day events in the community lists daybreak salutes, a sunrise flag raising, a nine o clock parade or band concert, and a public meeting at East ward chapel. Afternoon sports start at 2 at the library lawn, a 5 o clock children's dance at the Brown Derby, and a final evening event at the Brown Derby with a grand chance. Committees named for each segment and more will be announced at a Saturday general meeting.
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East Ward
Morris Rasmussen
Bernarr Stubbs
Howard Rasmussen
Berta Mitchell
Lourge Mortensen
Melvin Rowley
May “Burk
Margaret Hyatt
Carol Wright
Claude Orton
Ray Adams
Ja Var Hermansen
Helett Dalton
Pearl Warn
Evan Bayles
Times
Fire Destroys J. E. Riddle Warehouse in Cedar City
A five thousand dollar blaze destroyed most contents of a J. B. Riddle Company warehouse in Cedar City late Thursday. A four year old boy started the fire playing with matches, attempted to stamp it out, and became trapped in a narrow passage. The boy was found unharmed beside a steel-blanketed space. a galvanized iron tool saved him. Officials estimate about six thousand dollars in merchandise damaged, with total loss likely. The Parowan High School band will participate in Milford’s rave meet, exchanged services with Milford to promote neighborly ties between towns. Local civic groups organized the trip, hoping advertising and promotion will cover costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar City
J. B. Riddle Company
Leland Bettensen
Iirewen
Whem
Parawan
Milford
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Branch
A. C
Forest Fire Score Board
Dixie National Forest
Forest Inna
Dean M. Richards
Kararra
Charles Bentley
Evans
M. L. Skougard
Vern L. Reid
Santa Anna Californian
Edmund Stevens
Hoad Commission
Pire
J. E. Riddle
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