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Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1955

Page

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Cedar Stock Show Assn Names Officers

Darrell Nl. Mathews was reelected president of the Cedar City Livestock Show Association at a Cedar City meeting. New officers include Wendall Jones and Dean Gardner as first and second vice presidents, Neil Boyter as secretary, C L. Ewing as general manager, and an executive committee with Gardner, Dick Leigh, and Alex Williams, plus Mathews and Jones. a committee will reduce commercial grade and unfinished animals and plans for permanent show buildings on CSU campus were discussed.

Darrell Nl. Mathews Cedar City Alex Williams

Fish And Game Laws Clarified By Legislature

Four bills affecting Fish and Game policy were passed in the recent 1955 sessions and signed by Governor J Bracken Lee. Effective May 10, the measures include clarifying land ownership administration, permitting certain noncitizens to buy resident hunting licenses after 15 years in Utah, banning shooting from highways with higher fines, and allowing field trials with privately farmed pheasants under supervision.

Department of Fish and Game J Bracken Lee Senate House Dept. of Fish and Game McCarran Utah Department of Fish All Game Fish and Game Administration

Mitchell To Head Planing Group

W Scott Mitchell president of the Parowan Lions Club was named chairman of a committee representing civic organizations to formulate plans for a coordinating council at Iron County Court House. Members include Ivan Decker Gary Bentley Ralphton and M Clark. The group will serve as a nucleus and church groups will be invited as plans progress.

W. Scott Mitchell Parowan Lions Club Iron County Court House Mitchell Ivan Decker Chamber of Comerce Gary Bentley American Legion Ralphrton Parowan Gun and Red Club M. Clark

Parowan Couple Buy Salt Lake City Lounge

Gerald Mitchell and his wife former Parowan residents have purchased the former Esquire Lounge at 1102 South State in Salt Lake City. The business is renamed the Squire, and the Mitchells invite friends to visit when they are in the city. Gerald is the eldest son of Mr and Mrs John Mitchell of Parowan.

Gerald Mitchell Salt Lake Parowan Salt Lake City Thy Esquire South State Squire Gerald John Mitchell

City Marshal Warns Dog Owners About Night Roamers

City Marshal Max Hendrickson issued a warning to all dog owners that unlicensed or roaming dogs found on streets at night would be euthanized. In recent weeks dogs damaged sheep, poultry, and poultry flocks. He urged owners to confine dogs, especially at night, or more drastic action would follow.

Max Hendrickson

Mortensen Brothers Wed Beaver Girls in Henderson Double Ceremony

Milton Mortensen and Joan Willisen wed with Lloyd Mortensen and Betty Hodges in a Henderson Nevada home ceremony on March 23. Bishop James Odum presided. The brides attended Beaver High School and CSU. grooms Parowan High and military service in Germany. The couples reside in Henderson.

Friends Henderson Nevada Milton Mortensen Joan Willisen Lloyd Mortensen Betty Hodges James Odum Miss Willisen Henry Willisen Beaver Beaver High and Seminary CSU Milton Delbert Mortensen Parowan High School Miss Hodges la Mar Hodges Beaver High School Liyod John Mortensen Parowan High Germany

Mrs Rummler Visited Beaver and Salt Lake City

Mrs Carl Rummler spent part of last week with relatives in Beaver before continuing to Salt Lake City for a brief stay.

Carl Rummler Beaver Salt Lake City

Personal News Notes From Ely Area

In from Ely Nevada last week were Mr and Mrs Arvell Halterman and Mr and Mrs Jay Stolk and their young daughter The Stolk couple were guests of the Arlo Tophams at Paragonah. Adrian Dalton in Panguitch visited Parowan with S A Halterman and Rulon Daltons. Dalton in U S Forest Service attended Cedar City department meetings. Earl Hanson and wife were guests of Bain Matheson. he had served in Germany and they planned to visit her relatives in St George. Clay Dalton returned from Mexico City where he studied at the university and will spend time in Parowan with his father John S Dalton Sr. and kin. Karl C Mitchell and wife made a quick trip to Provo and back.

Ely Nevada Arvell Halterman Jay Stolk Arlo Tophams Paragonah Adrian Dalton Panguitch Parowan S. A. Haltermans Rulon Daltons Adrian U.S. Forest Service Cedar City Earl Hanson Bain Mathesons Mr. Hanson Germany Mrs. Hanson St. George Mathisons Hansons Bryce Clay Dalton Mexico City John 5. Dalton Sr Karl C. Mitchell Provo

Belated Birthday Wishes For Mrs Bayles

Close friends and relatives visited Mrs Golden Bayles at her home last Friday night to extend belated birthday wishes. An afternoon of visiting followed by refreshments served by Mrs Bayles and her daughter. She received some appropriate gifts.

Mrs Topham Hal Orton entertain in honor of Boardman

Mrs Fred Topham and Mrs Hal Orton hosted guests Friday evening at the Topham home for a social visit honoring Mrs Hyrum Boardman. Refreshments were served and the guest of honor received several lovely gifts from attendees.

Fred Topham Hal Orton Hyrum Boardman Topham

Mrs Halterman and family visit Claude Adams in Parowan

Mrs Richard Halterman and her children of Salt Lake City visited the Claude Adams family in Parowan during the week, sharing hospitality and catching up on recent events in the area.

Richard Halterman Salt Lake City Claude Adams Parowan

Victor Norman Family To Move From Parowan To Salt Lake

The Victor Norman family plans to depart Parowan late this week to join Mr. Norman in Salt Lake City where he is employed.

Victor Norman Parowan Salt Lake Mr. Norman

Parowan Stake Board members plan Salt Lake City trip

Mrs. Veda Adams, Mrs. Cora Ward, Mrs. Jean Hendrickson, Mrs. Berta Rowley, Mrs. Pauline Topham and Mrs. Joan Davenport depart Thursday for the Primary Conference in Salt Lake City on Friday and Saturday. Also attending are Mrs. Hulda Hulet, Mrs. Ila Gurr, Mrs. Jasamine Gurr and Mrs. Ida King.

Salt Lake City Veda Adams Cora Ward Jean Hendrickson Berta Rowley Pauline Topham Joan Davenport Parowan Stake Board Hulda Hulet Ila Gurr Jasamine Gurr Ida King

Salt Lake City Visitors Stop in Parowan

Mr and Mrs David Wilker from Salt Lake City and their young daughter visited Parowan last week with relatives the R T Wilkersons and Clarence Ben sons. They traveled south between quarters at the University of Utah where David is a medical student.

David Wilkerson Salt Lake City Parowan R. T. Wilkersons Clarence Bensons University of Utah David

Salt Lake City Woman Aids Parowan Mother

Mrs Luelia Nichols of Salt Lake City arrived in Parowan on Monday to help care for her mother Mrs Lucy Hyatt who has been ill for two weeks. Hyatt was reported to be improving Thursday.

Luelia Nichols Salt Lake City Parowan Lucy Hyatt

Newlyweds Visit Bentleys on Honeymoon Route

Charles F. Bentleys hosted last week visitors newlyweds Mr and Mrs Dorson W. Draper of Salt Lake City who were en route to Southern California for their honeymoon. The Bentleys had hoped to attend the wedding but were delayed by Mrs Bentley's motherliness.

Charles F. Bentleys Dorson W. Draper Salt Lake City Calif Bentleys Mrs. Bentley

Caretaker Applications Sought for City Cemetery 1955

The City Council invites applications for the caretaker position at City Cemetery for the 1955 season. Applications must be filed with the City Recorder on or before April 16, 1855.

Adams Receives Mission Call to Northern LDS Mission

Elder Spencer P. Adams, son of Mr and Mrs Ancel J Adams of Parowan, has received a call to the Northern Mormon Mission. He will report to the Mission Home in Salt Lake City on April 13. A graduate of Parowan High School, he has attended the College of Southern Utah the past two years. He represents Parowan Third Ward.

Spencer PD. Adams Ancel J. Adams Parowan LDS W. Clair Rowley Salt Lake City Spencer Parowan Fligh School College of Southern Utah Parowan Third Ward

Parowan High Prom Theme Chapel in the Moonlight

Juniors at Parowan High School prepare for the annual Prom set for Friday April 8 in the gym. The theme Chapel in the Moonlight features the full gym decorated with a mansized effort and new settings. Music will be provided by the Rhythm Makers.

The Parowan High School

Mining Claims Filed in Iron County in March

The Iron County Recorders office reports 473 mining claims filed in March. Many claims lie west of the Parowan Gap and south to Rush Lake. Most filings are on iron locations with several on other mineral deposits across the county.

Iron County Recorders Office Parowan Gap Rush Lake

Paragonal Family Welcomes Seventh Pound Girl

Mr and Mrs Ralph Edwards welcomed a seven pound girl at Iron County Hospital on Sunday afternoon. Karn, 20 months, and a sister will soon be three, staying with Grandmother Robinson as family awaits mother’s discharge. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Chester Robison and Mrs Olive Edwards. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ellis Robinson and Mr and Mrs Archie Lameraux.

Ralph Edwards Iron County Hospital Karn Grandmother Robinson Chester Robinson Olive Edwards Ellis Robinson Paragonah Archie Lameraux Provo

Principal Meetings Prompt Miss Stones’ Absence

Miss Helen Stones spent several days in Salt Lake City last week attending elementary school principals meetings. She returned Saturday night. During her absence Mrs. Ethel S Robb took her place in the classroom.

Helen Stones Salt Lake City Ethel S. Robb

Evans Infant Christened in Sacrament Meeting

The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Evans was christened in a Sacrament meeting on Sunday and named Helen with her father pronouncing the blessing. Bob Talbot visited from Salt Lake City last weekend to see his parents Mr and Mrs Orson Talbot and celebrate his mother's birthday Thursday.

Arthur Evans Helen Bob Talbot Salt Lake City Orson Talbot Bob

Robbs Welcome Jean and Family for Henderson Visit

The Clark Robbs hosted their daughter Jean and family last week while staying in Henderson Nevada. Bud had business here and took a few days off work. They spent Wednesday Thursday and Friday visiting. The Robbs and Phyllis also visited them in Henderson the previous weekend and toured Bowlder Dam together.

Clark Robbs Jean Orton Henderson Nevada Bud Robb Phylis Bowlder Dam

Tri-H Club Easter Egg Hunt Sponsored for Parowan

The Tri-H club funds Parowan’s annual Easter Egg Hunt to be held Saturday April 9 starting at 10:00 a.m. with two locations for children. Preschoolers will search the church square while older kids use the school lawn. Prizes await specially marked eggs and all participants receive small favors.

Barbara Wiltsey Nominated for Belle of the Y at BYU

Barbara Wiltsey of Parowan was named a candidate for BYU's Belle of the Y title by the Costa Tic social unit. The announcement notes she is the daughter of Lizzie Wiltsey and describes the contest as a fundraiser sponsored by the Y-Caleares and Intercollegiate Knights to support a shrine for the old tower bell on BYU's lower campus.

Barbra Jean Wiltsey Parowan BYU Miss Wiltsey Lizzie Wiltsey Costa Tic Heal Byu

Scouters Plan Saturday Field Trip to Watersheds

Scouters of the Cedar Breaks Council meet Saturday afternoon for a short visit to inspect ranges and watersheds for erosion damage at Ward Church starting at 4 pm. All scouters are invited to attend.

Cedar Breaks Ward Church

Beaver Native Arnel Gale Home From Germany Service

Relatives report Arnel Gale son of Mr and Mrs Albert Gale of Beaver is returning soon from Germany where he has served with the Armed Forces for several months.

Arnel Gale Albert Gale Beaver Germany

Mrs Mary Littlewayher Visits Sister in Garfield County

Mrs Mary Littlewayher travels from her Garfield County home on Monday to visit her sister Mrs Hannah Robinson.

Mary Littlewayher Garfield County Hannah Robinson

Mrs Pearl McConnell Visits Cedar City Guests

Mrs Pearl McConnell of Cedar City visits with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Elils Robinson during a family gathering in Cedar City.

Pearl McConnell Cedar City Elils Robinson

Cedar City Couple Visit Paragonah For Dance Weekend

Mr and Mrs Lee Spencer visited Paragonah from Cedar City to attend the Saturday dance and stayed through Sunday to visit Mrs Spenser’s sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Lewis Davenport.

Lee Spencer Paragonah Cedar City

Miss Robb Visits for Wedding in New Harmony

Miss Patricia Robb traveled from Logan with friends to Southern Utah for a wedding reception in New Harmony. The group returned to Logan on Sunday where they attend college at USAC.

Patricia Robb Logan Utah New Harmony USAC

FFA Members Attend Future Farmers Convention in Salt Lake City

Dean Robinson and Robin Lamereaux, sons of the Robinson and Lamereaux families, were part of an FFA group that traveled to Salt Lake City last week for the Future Farmers Convention. They report a fine time as attendees.

Dean Robinson H. Revere Robinson Robin Lamereaux Joe Lamereaux FFA Salt Lake City Future Farmers Convention

Miss Sandra Robinson Celebrates 10th Birthday

Miss Sandra Robinson daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Robinson celebrated her tenth birthday on Monday with a small party at home. Guests enjoyed chicken ice cream and birthday cake.

Sandra Robinson Mrs Ray Robinson

Family Visit Spurs Utah Townsfolk Reunion

Mr and Mrs Elmo Robinson and their two young daughters visited Provo for a week. Bud used a school break to travel to Paragonah to stay with his parents the Chester Robinsons and with Doro theys in Parowan.

Elmo Robinson Provo Wate Bud Paragonah Chester Robinson Dorotheys Parowan

Bids Invited for Two State Road Projects in Iron County

The State Road Commission called for bids in the Iron County area for two projects. One contracts oils the Bone Hollow road from the Garfield County line to its intersection with Highway 91. The second builds a new section of Highway 91 from Beaver Ridge to Paragonah, following a nearly straight path with a single curve at Mule Point, crossing Henry W. Lunt Memorial Park area and reaching Paragonah Lane near Tom Abbott property. The projects aim to repair and improve longtime highway deficiencies and enhance regional road access.

Iron County State Road Commission Bone Hollow Beaver Ridge Paragonah Mule Point Henry W. Lunt

Fish and Game Licenses Ready For Delivery 1955

Fish and Game licenses for 1955 will be available through all sales agencies by April 1 and must be displayed from April 16. The 1955 issue maintains the same fees and rules as last year, with a required outer garment display and a warning that licenses do not authorize trespass without permission. Resident and nonresident rates are listed for fishing hunting and trapping, with a new possession limit for resident children under 12.

Fish and Game

Pet and craft show for students at Elementary School

Student Council hosts a hobby show inviting entries of pets and crafts. Bring non animal items by April 13 and animals by April 15. Entry blanks available from Student Council members in your room. Bring as many items as you can.

Elementry School

Red Hill Wrangler Elect 1955 Officers

Red Hill Wrangler elected officers for 1958 Wednesday night led by president Rulon Dalton who won another term and vice president Vern Mortensen. Clair Hulet was reelected secretary as a five member board chose Kim Jensen Dick Tullis Norman Evans E J King and Rulon Lyman to head committees. Plans include the 4th of July celebration and a possible Memorial Day race meet plus a committee to check horse and equipment needs. The group reviewed leasing the track and grounds from Parowan City and ordered a new club banner.

Red Hill Wrangler Rulon Dalton Vern Mortensen Clair Hulet Kim Jensen Dick Tullis Norman Evans Pleasure Group E. J. King Rulon Lyman Parowan City

Region Music Festival At Cedar City In April

The MIA regional music festival will be held Saturday April 9 in the Field House in Cedar City. Chorus from Beaver Parowan Cedar Kanab Zion Park St Geo Avada Moapa and Las Vegas Stakes join about 600 voices with a fifty piece orchestra directed by Roy L Halverson. The ensemble will perform three numbers and music drawn from the Salt Lake City General Conference repertoire. This first regional festival offers free admission and aims to involve many locals who otherwise could not participate.

MIA Cedar City William Manning Beaver Parowan Cedar Kanab Zion Park St. Geo Avada Moapa Las Vegas Stakes Roy L. Halverson Salt Lake City D. Amasa Stones

Church Wards Schedule Adjusted for General Conference

Due to the LDS General Conference in Salt Lake City, the Third Ward meets at 11:30 a.m. after Sunday School, the First Ward at 7:00 p.m., and the Second Ward at its usual time.

General Conference LDS Church Salt Lake City

Inservice Training Meeting for Third Ward Officers

An inservice training meeting for all Third Ward primary officers and teachers is set for Monday at 8 00 p m at the home of Mrs Karl C Mitch ell details indicate a church or community group planning session with local leadership invited

Third Ward Karl C. Mitchell

Christening Day In Parowan Wards Names Four Infants

Three babies were christened in the Parowan Wards last Sun. No christenings in the First Ward. In the Second Ward the infant daughter of Oriyn and Normé Mortensen Johnson was named Orleen. In the Third Ward the infant son of Tom and Peggy Mitchell Dobrusky was named Thomas Mitchell. The little son of Carlye and Katrine Taw or Johnson was named Jerald Taylor.

Parowan Oriyn Normé Mortensen Johnson Orleen Tom Peggy Mitchell Dobrusky Thomas Mitchell Carlye Katrine Tawor Johnson Jerald Taylor

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Cedar Stock Show Assn. Names Officers Ruman Gardner John Beal Neil Boyter Heber M. Levy Mortensen Adams Recorders Office Tri-H Barbara Wiltsey Belle of
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