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Newspaper

Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1956

Page

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Wheat Farmers Must Plow or Mow Wheat By July 5

Iron County farmers must plow or mow wheat by July 5 to qualify for the Acreage Reserve payments under the soil bank program. Eligible land includes wheat fields grazed or cropped after January 1, with county yields and payments varying by area. Farmers may apply by July 20 and may enroll up to fifty percent or fifty acres, with minimum payments set at $600 per acre and $1.09 per bushel in Iron County.

ASC Soil Bank Iron County 170 North Main Cedar City The Nor

Local and Personal News Highlights From Cedar City

Local items note visits by Lynn Cowdell and family with the Bayles and Jeromes, Frank Lyman from Los Angeles visiting relatives, and Kenneth Lyman’s family time at Midvale. Birth announced for Alma Hyatt’s granddaughter at Iron County Hospital on June 12, with Bleak Hyatt and Lain Bytendorp as grandparents. Funeral attendance for Luella Orton Linford to Panguitch with Scott Orton and others.

Frank Lyman Los Angeles Morris Lyman Midvale Kenneth Alma Hyatt Iron County Hospital Bleak Hyatt Lain A. Bytendorp Salt Lake Vene Orton St George Scott Ortons Scott Orton Panguitch Luella Orton Linford Vene Scott Scott L. Orton Lajuana Stanworth Chester Stubbs Larry Kenneth Rowley

Hullinger Visit Highlights Ada Stevens Family Ties

Mr and Mrs Owen Hullinger of Salt Lake City spent a few days last week with Ada Stevens parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Stevens.

Owen Hullinger Salt Lake City Ada Joseph Stevens

Parowan Stake Holds Home Builders Holliday Camp Event

The Parowan Stake Primary held its Home Builders Holliday last Friday evening at Vermillion Castle Forest Camp. After an entertaining program the group played games and roasted wieners around the campfire.

Parowan Stake Holliday Vermillion Castle Forest Itha Dalley Anna Dalley Donna Davenport Sheral Davenport Kathleen Dalley Gail Ann Humphreys Parowan

Parowan Stake Elders Host Canyon Party at Ver Million Castle Camp

The First Quorum of Elders of the Parowan Stake held a canyon party at Ver Million Castle Camp. The event brought together local church leaders for fellowship and communal activities amid canyon surroundings.

Parowan Vermillion Castle

Salt Lake trip for Gunn family reunion attendees

Mrs Albena Gunn, Mrs Nell Bentley, Mrs Retta Reed and Mr and Mrs Hyatt Bentley spent last Saturday in Salt Lake attending the John Gunn family reunion.

Albena Gunr Nell Bentley Retta Reed

Trio Workers Spend Summer at Grand Canyon Locale

Jackie Ward Dorothy Simpkins and Loren Orton take summer employment at the Grand Canyon. They plan to work in seasonal positions, enjoying the scenic location while earning wages during the warmer months.

Jackie Ward Dorthy Simpkins LoRen Orton Grand Canyon

Ander son visitors join Clifton Taylors at Enoch

Mr and Mrs John Anderson of Salt Lake City have been visiting here for a week with the Clifton Taylors and the Roland Andersons at Enoch.

John Anderson Salt Lake City Clifton Taylors Roland Andersons Enoch

Andrus Family Visits Salt Lake City For Fathers Day

Mr and Mrs Emil Andrus and their two sons Bob and Lloyd of Salt Lake City spent Fathers Day with Irene and the Scott Ortons. They enjoyed a few days of fishing during their stay.

Emil Andrus Bob Lloyd Salt Lake City Irene Scott Ortons

Young Frank Burton Injured After Tree Fall

Frank Burton six year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Burton broke both bones in his left arm in a fall from a tree at his home Friday evening.

Frank Burton Charles Burton

Sorensens Attend Legion Convention and Medical Meeting

Dr and Mrs L W Sorensen attended the American Legion Convention in Birmingham City last Friday. Dr Sorensen participated in a medical committee meeting in Salt Lake on Thursday evening.

L. W. Sorensen American Legion Brigham City Dr. Sorensen Salt Lake

Evanses Announce Birth Of Their First Child

Mr and Mrs Clifford Evans report the birth of their first child a daughter born at City Hospital on June headlined with pride. The newborn enters the family as a sister to two older children and is welcomed by relatives. The parents request visitor details through the hospital desk.

Clifford Evans

Stevens Reunion and Benson-Nelson Wedding Town News

The Stevens descendants plan a July reunion at Old Rock Church and Mamouth with a Friday 2:30 p.m. business meeting, banquet, and Saturday activities at the Joseph Stevens Jr. home. Mary Susan Benson wed Jerald Arthur Nelson in Parowan, with reception at the Benson home and a Las Vegas honeymoon before settling in Parowan.

Joseph Lucy Munford Stevens Jim Sara Anymvre Stevens Old Rock Mamouth Joseph Stevens Jr Mary Susan Benson Wis Phillip Benson Jerald Arthur Nelo Mrs. Laude Nelson Cedar City BirPa Georg F Rowley Bud Bowman LoRenrton Patricia Ligud Nenderson Nevada Kathy Skinner Salt Lake Marilyn Warner Myrna Green Mary Gayle Nelson Cidar City Benson Broles Second Ward John V. Benson Arthur Nelson Marvin Graff Barbara Burt Las Vegas Parowan

City Recreation Schedule For Next Week

City wide events list week of July. Little League, Pony League, tennis and swimming slots across Mon to Sat with booster notes. Includes Fourth of July celebration and a junior and senior activities lineup. Also lists league standings and a birth notice for Elvid Williams’s daughter in Iron County Hospital.

Dick Jones

Orton Family Reunion Held in Salt Lake City

Mr and Mrs Karl Mitchell and Mrs Roberta B Rowley attended the Alexander Orton family reunion in Salt Lake last weekend. Saturday evening an open house at the Lion House honored Florence Orton Mitchell the sole surviving family member.

Jerald Nelson Cedar City Jerry Luciene Nelson Karl Mitchell Roberta B. Rowley Alexander Orton Salt Lake Lion House Florence Orton Mitchell

Frang Mortensen Family Heads to Port Angeles

Mr and Mrs Frang Mortensen and daughter in law Mrs Lynn Mortensen depart Sunday for Port Angeles Washington where Lynn and Mrs Mortensen reside. She had visited here for a week or two with relatives.

Ferris Evans Calif Shauna Dalton Frang Mortensen Lynn Mortensen Port Angeles Washington Lynn Mrs. Mortensen

Misses Mecham Visit Aunt Mary de Winter

The Misses Maurine and Gayle Mecham of Ogden are visiting here at the home of their aunt Mary de Winter and other relatives and friends.

Maurine Gayle Mecham Ogden Mary de Winter

Circleville guest Katheryn Crane at Arlo Holyoak home

Miss Katheryn Crane of Circleville visits the Arlo Holyoak residence as a guest. The arranged visit highlights social ties within the community and provides a peek at local hospitality customs.

Katheryn Crane Circleville Arlo Holyoak

Palmer family visit to Mrs Mitchell ends week

Mrs Louise M Palmer and her children of Hayward California have been visiting her mother Mrs Georgia B Mitchell for the past week. Dr Palmer will join the family at the end of the week.

Louise M. Palmer

Funeral services for Mrs. A. T. Lawrence set Saturday

Summit Utah report notes funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon in the Summit Ward Chapel for Mrs. A. T. Lawrence. Elder Brent Palmer spoke in the sacrament meeting. Palmer recently returned from an LDS mission in the Southern States.

Donna Davenport Summit Ward A. T. Lawrence Brent Palmer Leon Palmer Cedar City

Topham Receives City Council Nod for Key Post

Marlo Topham was chosen to fill the City Council vacancy caused by Max Hendrickser’s resignation. He will oversee streets sidewalks and the water system including irrigation. Elim Green becomes full time marshal with a $2600 monthly salary and uniform.

Marlo Topham Vaceney Max Hendrickser Las Elim Green Clayton Rassmussen Sexton Orson D. Orton Basil Gilger Ivan Johnson Joe Benson Bob Robinson Ray Bentley Jim Bartom Dee Evans City Marshall City Justice of the Peace Public Safety Committee

Local Family Visitors Include Musons and Whites

Mr and Mrs Bob Wilkins of Proche travel with sister and brother in law Helen and Al Matheson and brother Herbert White and family. Mrs Ester Morton and two sons from Florida visited last week with her sister and brother and families, the Al Matheson sons and Herbert White. Roger serves with the US Navy in California Ester's two daughters visiting in California.

Lynn Cowdell Hal Linda Mrs. Cowdell Golden Bayles Bayles Mack Jerome Small Provo Bob Wilkins Proche Helen and al Matheson Herbert White Ester Morton Florida al Mathesons Herbert Whites Roger U.S. Navy California Ester

Mrs Amy D Green visiting Cedar City kin in Utah

Mrs Amy D Green of Salt Lake visits with her brother Otto Dalley and his family and sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Walter K Granger in Cedar City Utah during a brief stay.

Amy D. Green Salt Lake Otto Dalley Walter K. Granger Cedar City

Hartshorn Family Week in Nevada and Utah

Mr and Mrs Robert Hartshorn and son spent a day in Las Vegas and Boulder City. Mr Heartshorn is in Brigham City on business. Mr and Mrs Lester Dalley and family spent Sunday in Hurricane with Mrs Dalley s mother Mrs Hartley. Mrs Emma Fife and son Gillman visited with her daughters Beverly and Karen last week in Richfield.

Robert Hartshorn Las Vegas Poulder City Heartshorn Brigham City Lester Dalley Hurricane

Parowan Fourth of July Plans Announced by Committees

Final plans for Parowan Independance Day celebrate with a daybreak flag ceremony led by Lyle Evans, a Boy Scout parade, and a 9:00 a m parade sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. A public meeting follows at 10:00 am, with children’s events and prizes, then a matinee at 1:30 pm at the Firmage Theatre for those not attending races. The Red Hill Wranglers ride at 2:00 pm, an amateur rodeo and riding club events, a Lions Club ham shoot 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and a softball game on the High School field. Evening dance at the high school tennis court caps the day, with Paragonah and Summit residents invited.

Parowans Lyle Evans Boy Scout Troops Parowan Chamber of Commerce Far East Firs Iron County Mai Street Cow Bk Mutt Street Main Street Alto Jrrouid Tobra Srmall Association Richard Jones Charg Buc Munford Homer Adams Dot Smith Doraine Orton Jean Hendrickson First Second Ward Stake Primary Red Hill Rac Lions Club Burtons Garage Paragonah Summit

Hollingshead Reunion Set For July Seventh

The dependents of Nelson Stone Hollingshead will hold a family reunion at Ponderosa Park in Beaver Canyon on Saturday July seventh at 10 am. Each family is asked to participate in the program and to bring their own lunch. Soft drinks will be furnished for the group.

Nelson Stone Hollingshead Ponderosa Park Beaver Canyon

Paragonah Plans Fourth of July Celebration

Paragonah Melva Barton reports a July 4 program at 10 30 AM followed by a church lawn dinner. Children’s sports are set for the afternoon with Joe Lamoreaux as general chair and Boyde Robinson as committee member. Ward building committee will oversee the dinner and afternoon sports. Mrs Mary Robinson and daughter depart Friday for Vernal Utah to visit relatives.

Melva Barton Childrens Joe Lamoreaux Boyde Robinson Ward Building Committee Mary Robinson Vernal Utah

Boys narrowly escape crash near Panguitch Lake

Gerry Thornton and Warre Smith avoided serious injury after colliding with a parked unlit truck on the highway. Returning from Panguitch Lake fishing, the group included Garry's brother Lynn and DeVar Lamoreaux of Provo. Lamoreaux was hospitalized for several days with cuts and bruises.

Gerry Thornton Warre Smith Pangwitch Lake Garry Lynn DeVar Lamoreaux Provo Lamoreaux Panguitch

Funeral services for Frank Williams held in Minersville

Mrs Emma Edwards attended the funeral for her brother Frank Williams at Minersville last Monday. Williams, 68, died at Milford Hospital after surgery complications. Also attending were Mrs Alice Robinson Mrs Amy Prothero Mrs Gladys Edwards and Mrs Florence Miller of Parowan.

Emma Edwards Frank Williams Minersville Williams Milford Hospital Alice Robinson Amy Prothero Gladys Edwards Florence Miller Parowan

Olive Edwards Birthday Surprise Home Visit

Relatives and friends surprised Mrs. Olive Edwards at her home last Monday to celebrate her birthday. Mr and Mrs Bob Lamoreaux and family from El Centro California spent the weekend visiting local relatives.

Olive Edwards Bob Lamoreaux el Centro California

Family honors Fathers Day with Jones dinner

Mr and Mrs Howard Jones hosted about 75 relatives from both sides at their home on Fathers Day. A family dinner was served.

Howard Jones

Visit at Amasa Stones Home By Antone Angelo

Antone Angelo of Henderson Nevada has been visiting at the home of Amasa Stones. The two men are seen socializing and exchanging conversations during the stay.

Antone Angelo Henderson Nevada Amasa Stones

Barton Family Reunion Noted in Orderville

Mrs Dorthea Barton and her sons attended the Esplin family reunion in Orderville last week, joining relatives for a gathering that highlighted extended kinship and local ties.

Dorthea Barton Esplin Orderville

County Demos Hear Party Candidates

Over 250 Democrats from Tron County with workers from Sevier and Beaver Counties met at Vermillion Castle Forest Camp in Parowan Canyon on Saturday evening to hear aspirants for state and national offices. A barbecue was served. event directed by Marlo Topham. Walter K. Granger was Master of Ceremonies and introduced guests. Candidates for nomination included ex governor Herbert B. Maw and Alonzo Hopkins for U S Senate, Frank E. Moss John S. Boyden and LC Romney for governor. Milton Weishmann, State Democratic Party chairman, was present.

Tron County Sevier Beaver Vermillion Castle Forest Parowan Canyon A. B. Matheson Marlo Topham Walter K. Granger Herbert B. Maw Salt Lake City Alonzo Hopkins Woodruf U. S Senate Frank E. Moss John S. Boyden LC. Romney Milton Weishmann Chaiman Democratic Party

California Couple Renovates John Hyatt Home

Mr and Mrs Guy Edis of California undertake improvements on the John Hyatt home they purchased about a year or two ago.

Guy Edis California John Hyatt

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