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Newspaper

Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1958

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High School Variety Program Under L N Asay

The High School music department directed by L N Asay presents a variety program in the High Gym on May 16. The show features marching and band selections, demonstrations by flag and baton twirlers, a 7th grade boys dance, girls chorus numbers, an umbrella dance, a boys quartet, a triple trio, and a vocal duet by Mr Asay and Miss Hazle Meeks. A group of 12 trumpets will perform Pomp and Circumstance with further details to be announced.

Ee Tee Oe L. N. Asay Tripple Mr. Asay Miss Hazle Meeks

Clarence Smith Dies in Calif

Clarence Smith a former Parowan resident, died of a heart attack last Friday and was buried in Thomas A. Edison Memorial Park in Burbank after funeral services in Rosemedy Ward Chapel. Survivors include Estella Smith, Chas Orton Smith, Clara Bryant, and siblings Lorin Delbert Harold Katie Luella.

Mr. Smith Summit Parowan Rosemedy Ward Chapel Thomas A. Edison

Parowan Elementary PTA Sets Meeting for May 14

A Parowan Elementary PTA meeting is scheduled for May 14 at 8:00 p.m in the school auditorium. Reports from recently chosen committees on proposed needs for a new elementary school building will be heard and discussed.

Parowan Elementary Pta Ac Association Cording

Vacancies Filled in Stake at Quarterly Conference

Parowan Stake held its quarterly meeting with Elder Bruce McConkie and Elder Oaks. The 69th quorum of Seventy was reorganized and two vacancies arose from death and transfers. Three new presidents were appointed to fill vacancies, one seat remained open, and several auxiliary leadership changes followed.

Parowan Stake Bruce McConkie Oaks BYU Eldon O Smith Alma Evans Bishoric Arthur B. Evans Wm Boardman James H. Anderson Paragenah Vern Holyoak Parowan Rupert S. Hulet

Sons of Utah Pioneers to Hold Southern Utah Encampment

The national Sons of Utah Pioneers encampment will gather in Cedar City for August 8 to 10. About 800 members are expected, hosted by Dixie Mission Chapter of St George and Little Salt Lake Chapter of Parowan. Events visit Iron and Washington Counties historic sites including Irontown Mountain Meadows Old Fort Harmony and Cedar Breaks with Cedar City as headquarters.

Sons of Utah Pioneers Cedar City Dixie Mission St George Little Salt Lake Parowan Iron Washington Counties Irontown Mountain Meadows Old Fort Harmony Cedar Breaks

Parowan L D S Seminary Third Ward Chapel Graduation

On Sunday evening May 11 1958 Parowan L D S Seminary held a commencement at the Third Ward Chapel with a march of graduates. The program included organ music Vanda Mitchell Barbara Ann Gratt Jerrolyn Gurt and a student address by Jimmie Robinson, vocal solos by Sonya Adams, and speeches by Helen Jean Dalton Wayne Merkley and others.

Third Ward Chapel ‘Tide Vanda Mitchell Barbara Ann Gratt Jerrolyn Gurt

Mrs C F Bentley Elected Head of Parowan PTA

Mrs C F Bentley was elected to head the Parowan Parent Teachers group. The vice president from the high school staff is not yet chosen. Other officers include Mrs Holland Holyoak secretary treasurer and Mrs Kay Smith plus Mr Alden and a foundation member as board. The first activity is the Senior Breakfast after graduation dance on May 7.

CF. Bentley Parowan Holand Holyoak Alda Dation Kay Smith

Award Presentation by YWMI A Presidency Lead

Mrs Lyle O Hualerman presented the award with Merna Green, currently in Salt Lake City, both from Parowan. Green has also qualified for the award and will receive it upon return home.

Lyle O Hualerman YWMIA Merna Green Salt Lake City Parowan

LaNell Topham Elected to Head Student Body

LaNell Topham won the PHS student body presidency for 1996 99 with Mike Williamses as vice president and Helen Hulet as secretary treasurer after Blue and Gold campaigning. Cheerleaders named Barbara Ann Graff Karen Goardman Jerrolyn Gurr Aura Lamaoreau. officers sworn in this month with Frank Bengon Rodney Decker Colleen Alger in leadership roles.

LaNell Topham PHS Paragonah Mike Williamses Helen Hulet Barbara Ann Graff Karen Goardman Jerrolyn Gurr Aura Lamaoreau Ouigoin Frank Bengon Rodney Decker Colleen Alger Sec.reas Lind Knight Helen Jean Dalton Bonnie Batt

Mrs Hilda Tullis Returns Home From Salt Lake Trip

Mrs Hilda Tullis, who had been in Salt Lake and Roy for several months, returned home this week. Her son in law and daughter Norman and Donna Tattersall brought her home.

Hilda Tullis Salt Lake Roy Norman Donna Tattersall

Final Rites Held for John W Mortensen Parowan Resident

Funeral services for John W Mortensen Parowan resident who died at Iron County hospital were conducted in the Parowan First Second Ward Chapel. Speakers included Arthur Joseph and Joseph E Ward with brief remarks by Norman Adams. Musical numbers featured Oh My Father and I m a Pilgrim, with performances by local singers and accompanists. The grave at the cemetery was dedicated by Claude Adams.

John W. Mortensen Iron County Hospital Parowan First Second Ward Norman Adams Wm i Howard Joseph Itha Mortensen Elwyn Arthur Joseph Joseph E Ward Mr. Adams Mary Dawn Dalton Ruth Decker Itha Mortynsen Jo Pasodwoo Wiitehell Claude Chad Orton Verl Taylor My Father Vey] Taylor Ramona Stubbs Claude Adams

Parowan High Band Leads Musical Variety Show May 4

Parowan High School band members to perform in a Music Department program on May 4. They recently competed at a Hurricane festival, earning no. 2 in marching and no. 2 in concert. The 50 piece group is the largest in years, with the girls chorus placing first after singing In a Monastery Garden and Blue Skies.

Parowan

Parowan TV Project Reaches First Major Milestone

A four fifths mile power line to Beaver Ridge completed the first major step to bring TV to Iron County. An all volunteer crew from Parowan and Paragonah installed the line with city support and donations. The roving signal from Beaver now reaches channel eight after avoiding Cedar City channel five. Further channels may follow once Beaver fixes equipment. Local residents and officials, including Hal Orton, Max Hendrickson, and Ralph Orton, contributed labor and funds.

Parowan Beaver Ridge Telluride-Southern Utah Power Co Parowan and Paragonih Parowan City Iron County Minersville Roeburry Hill Max Hendrickson Ralph Orton Bryce Adams Heber Gurr Spencer Lemmon Carlyle Johnson Hal Orton Jim Benson Paragonah

LDS Seminary Lists Names of Graduates

The Parowan L D S Seminary will hold graduation exercises Sunday at 8:00 pm in the Third Ward Chapel. The list of graduates includes Sharon Adams Sonya Adams Lloyd Adams Karen Boardman Helen Jean Dalton Rodney Decker Barbara Ann Graff Jerrolyn Gurr Helen Hulet Laura Lamoreaux Rodrick Lister Wayne Merkley Eugene Robb Douglas Rowley Dayle Stevens Alan Stubbs Joseph Topham LaNell Topham Jerry Ward Loyd Benson Robert Evans Karen Holyoak Phyllis Robb Jimmie Robinson Michail Williamson Sharon Holyoak.

Sonya Adams Helen Jean Dalton Wayne Merkley Sharron Adams Dayle Stevens Helen Hulet Jerrolyn Gurr Eugene Robb Jerry Ward Micheal Williamson Sharon Adams Lloyd Adams Karen Boardman Rodney Decker Barbara Ann Graff Laura Lamoreaux Rodrick Lister Douglas Rowley Alan Stubbs Joseph Topham LaNell Topham Loyd Benson Robert Evans Karen Holyoak Phyllis Robb Jimmie Robinson Michail Williamson Sharon Holyoak

Parowan Senior Steven Orton Wins BYU Scholarship

Steven Orton, senior at Parowan High and son of Mr. and Mrs. Lollin D. Orton, received a BYU scholarship for one year based on scholastic achievement and activity. He plans to study engineering after high school, beginning college this fall, and has been active in music, athletics, debate, Model UN, and Rotary Youth delegate programs.

Steven Orton Parowan High Lollin D. Orton BYU Steven Modle U.N Rotary

Parowan May Calendar Highlights School and Civic Events

Parowan calendar lists graduation exercises at Parowan High on May 16 and 23, Memorial Day observed May 30. May 11 to 30 feature town meetings, MIA activities for multiple wards, Stake Temple Day, PTA and Legion events, a line of literary club and welfare meetings, a region MIA dance festival in St George, and a memorial day observance.

Sun Parowan Seminary Mon Parowan Business Men's Assn Elem Pta Areutlig Ayeyg Gl Appy Bursa Noreswdaig Parowan High MIA Legion Aux Thurs St George

Also Mentioned on This Page

Asay Clarence Smith Calif Ellis Bryant Orton Smith Rosemede Calif PTA Howard Knight Harold Mitchell Stake Relief Society C. Bentley Eva Adams Stake Sunday School Board Florance Miller Stake Primary Board Enoch Ward Helen Hatch Utah Parowan L. D. S. Seminary Congregation Rondey Decker Seminary Speaker Seminary Franklin Fitts William Walsh Howard D. Knight John W Mortensen The Parowan Chamber of Com Beaver Site LDS Seminary Parowan L. D. 5 Third Ward Town Calender
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