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07 Mar 1947
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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1947
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text mentions July 3 and rain event with unclear details. No clear locations or organizations visible.
Fragmentary reminiscence recounts a pioneer's tale told at a gathering. A caravan from Fort Parewan heads toward California attacked by Indians, prompting a warn-and-vanish retreat to the hills as a handful of whites flees homeward.
We wish to express our thanks to friends and neighbors for the kindness shown during recent sorrow. We thank everyone who helped, contributed to the services, and the floral display. Sincerely the Bettridge and Halterman families and Mrs Aleen Bettridge Mrs Ellen Bettridge and Family Mr and Mrs Clifton Halterman
Society notes report Ward Banquet held Saturday at the Ward Banquet Hall under the direction of the Ward bishop and the I DS Girls committee. Officers of the M L A and teachers from 358 Soups are involved. The program features Jess Guymon Arthur Frink Patten and Clair. Young people invited. an Old Time Dance may follow with Deck providing music.
Parowan High School played a tight regular season finale against St George Dixie Flyers, trailing by a few points at the end as Dixie won 38 to 33. Bob Stubbs led Parowan with 19 points while Stuki paced Dixie. A preliminary Parowan B team beat Woodward High 28 to 14.
Funeral services for World War II veteran Keith Bettridge who died last week in a Salt Lake City hospital during surgery were held Monday at the West Ward Chapel. The service, attended by friends and relatives from the area and nearby towns, featured color guards and a violin duet, with Bishop Joseph Botttridge of Caliente, Nevada, giving the invocation.
The Parowan Parent-Teachers Association led by President Mrs Augusta Adams completed the graveling of West side school grounds with strong community support. Committee members Berta Burton Miriam Lister and Mary Dobrusky organized the work while Clair Lister Benson Hayvock Claude Lister Rulan Dalton and Ralph Orton hauled sand and gravel, assisted by the city truck throughout.
Parowan music lovers will enjoy two days of events next week. On Wednesday evening the Utah Style Symphony Orchestra performs, followed by the Cedar City Master Singers concert on Thursday. The ensemble recently earned statewide recognition including an invitation to sing at the April General Conference in Salt Lake City.
By action of the registered students and listeners in the U. of U. Extension Course the public is invited to attend the remaining lectures at no charge. Pargonah and Summit are included in this invitation. You will hear nothing finer anywhere no matter what you have to pay. The Extension Class.
Mayor E. Ray Lyman announces Parowan will declare a town holiday on Saturday March 15 to enable residents to help finish work on the race track and fair grounds east of town. Landscape engineer Leon Frehner toured the city and suggested improvements including beautifying entrances and fixing fences. He praised the grounds as among the state’s best and the plan includes marking a baseball diamond inside the track with State County and City equipment to level and plant grass. Town residents are urged to join the cleanup effort.
The Utah Centennial Commission will present Werner Janssen and the Utah Symphony in Parowan East Ward Chapel on Wednesday at 2:00 PM. The event, secured by Wim R. Palmer, includes a 68-piece orchestra and popular-priced tickets. Many Summit residents are expected to attend despite a Cedar City concert the same night.
Personal news notes report the birth of Chester and Benson's grandson, second child for Rey Benson’s family, with ties to El Cajon California. Betsy Haycock undergoes major lung operation in Salt Lake City as prognosis aims to ease years of illness. Earl Bennett family visits Parowan after touring the West, en route to Oregon. Albert Ogden visits with grandchildren in Parowan while Zelma Elliot and her Ogden relatives stay locally.
Parowan residents were stunned by the sudden death of Jasper Stubbs in the County Hospital early Wednesday. Despite long health issues he worked until Tuesday morning before being hospitalized and dying hours later from internal hemorrhage due to stomach ulcers. Funeral services are set for 2:00 PM Saturday in the East Ward Chapel.
At a special Parowan meeting a Junior Chamber of Commerce chapter organized with Kenyon Robinson elected president. Officers include Whitney Orton, Heber Gurr, Robert B. Mitchell, LaMar Jensen, and Ree Orton. The group will meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 8:00 PM in the LDS Seminary Building.
A. C. Hatch, president of Iron County Teachers Association, cites loss of 490 teachers from the Utah retirement system in seven months as proof salary levels lag. He urges support for amending Senate Bill 154 to implement the uniform school proposal, backed by voters last November.
Parowan tops Dixie Junior Varsity 44 to 37 in the Southern Utah Independent Basketball tournament at Hurricane. Cedar AM Legion game scheduled tonight. Parowan advances with win.
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