24 Mar 1950
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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1950
Page
1
Funeral notices from the area report Ves. Ida Paxton’s services set for Saturday with burial in Pariwin City cemetery under the direction of Quist Funeral Home of Prove. The obituary lists many relatives including two sons and several daughters and grandchildren.
Funeral services for Epp Bolton were held in Parowan with many relatives attending from Utah and California. The ceremony featured remarks by Jose W Guymon and songs by local musicians, followed by burial at Parowan. Pallbearers were Bolton’s grandsons, and attendees included family members from North Holtyne California Lancaster and Springdale.
A local reception honored the ivron Abbotts and relatives including Mr and Mrs Oscu Anil, Mr Alou Meryl, Mr Thales Broa, and Mr Marthe Topham. Guests enjoyed refreshments and dancing as many gifts were displayed. Helpers listed include Mrs Saiful Butterfield and Mrs Enana Racchieset with others assisting with tears and crying.
A large Relief Society gathering from Parowan Wards celebrated their 17th of March event Friday. Florence D Benson presided with group singing, prayers, remarks by officers, and a pageant directed by Joan Hendrickson. A luncheon followed with remarks by church leaders and a crowning setup overseen by ward officers.
Mrs Etta Lister Averill of Prite visited Parowan with relatives during the past week. Ostar M Lyman returned from Los Angeles with grandson Kenneth Lyman who goes to BYU for spring quarter. Grace Murphy of Montebello Calif recovering well after March 6 appendectomy. Sarah Ann Stevens in poor health amid artificial condition. Rena Davis of Circleville assisting Stevens family at home. Northern school students visited home during spring vacation including David Urie from USA Logan, Ray Lyman, Ted Fires, Adrian Dalton and family. Preston Mitchell at University of Utah education school spending week at home with John Mitchells. LaVonna Guymon, Gordon Whitney, Chester Hyatts guests at BE. Grayson Gurr Clark Mitchell Colling Mitchell Verl Taylor Alton Pendeton among BYU students who will not return for spring quarter due to farming duties.
Fragments report the death of Virs Lucey Staple in Cedar City. The obituary mentions her daughter Mrs Lucile and the funeral at her home, with services and burial details to follow in the Times.
Notice announces a Democratic Party mass meeting to elect delegates for the county convention. It notes date and time as Saturday evening in April and names secretary and committee members involved in organizing the event.
The Parowan Music Department announces a special assembly Thursday at 8 o clock featuring solos duets and a chorus with students including Alden Hyatt Kathryn Taylor and Fred Dalton. Parents and alumni are invited to hear the numbers and show Milford support for the performers.
Mrs. Alice Barton county health nurse issues a correction about the Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever immunization clinic from last week. The notice details booster and full series shot prices for adults and children under 12, and directs contact with Mrs. Pearl Benson at 3201 for those seeking the minister shots or complete series.
Hans Thunell, noted Swedish lecturer, will speak at the Court House in Parowan on Tuesday March 28 at 8:00 p m. The talk on Free Enterprise and Cooperatives in Sweden is sponsored by the Southern Utah Dairy Co and the Young Farmers Organization with free admission. Thunell’s Utah visit is part of a statewide tour by the Utah Cooperative Association.
Former Parowan Tan and bride Mrs. Wudl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ou Crratd OCarpenter of Mauti, married in Mantee Temple ceremonies. The groom Rex Cl aud Glut Mite Wan!, resides Harvard Ave Salt Lake City, a farmer. Rev. and guest lists followed a reception, with attendees from local communities and Salt Lake institutions.
Sgt. Lévitard W. Orton, stationed at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, spent a lengthy furlough visiting relatives in Parowan, Blainehart, Cedar City, Buhl, Micha, Hiawatha, and Copperton. He toured San Diego and Chilly Vista with his mother and sister in law, seeing nearly all immediate family members except Ellis Jr., who serves overseas.
A fragmentary OCR indicates a note involving Cedric City with references to Lominte Gentinge and Fladie. Details are unreadable. no clear event, date, or outcome can be confirmed from the available text.
Ist graders at Parcwan Elementary School perform a peer helper activity near the school. The article notes interaction with Mrs Mae Benson and mentions library use and community roles. It describes students assisting with tasks and mentions the local school office and distribution centers. The piece highlights student involvement and community outreach.
Fragmentary notes report Mrs Warren Prealintop visiting Kanab with help taking her there on Sunday. Additional lines indicate travel from Salt Lake to Las Vegas for a brief visit with relatives, including a brother of someone named Adam. The text is garbled and hard to confirm names or exact relations.
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