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Newspaper

Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1954

Page

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Parowan Student Named Valedictorian at CSU

James E. Morris of Parowan named valedictorian of the lower division College of Southern Utah class. Morris, a physical science major and Navy veteran, will graduate May 21 under dean Prof. J Ho Plumer. Other CSU valedictorians include Blair Kenney and J Dulhu Morris among upper and lower division graduates.

James E. Morris Angus M. Morris Parowan Lower Division College of Southern Utah J Ho Plumer Morr Parowan High School United States Navy Blair Kenney Joan Murter Fillmore Death Plate Alo Jdulhu Chett Morris Incsude Ray Stephen Adams Elwood Decker Benson Carol Ann Matheson James Eric Morris Willis Robinson Kenneth Marlo Topham Virginia Topham Tal Ritin Rabb Elina Robinson Janine Robinson Paragonah

Mia Maids Hold Rose Evenings In Three Wards

The Mia Maids from Par owan wards hosted Rose Evenings with rose bouquet tying brief programs and refreshments. Second Ward's event led by Mrs. Francis Young and Mrs. Renee Halterman included Mary Susan Benson and others. First Ward plan overseen by Albert Evans and Getta Orton. Third Ward in Ward Chapel with Sylvia LaReta and others led by Mrs. Ivan Decker. Stake board member Mrs. Rowene Lund attended each ceremony.

Mia Parowan Second Ward E. J. King Mary Susan Benson Marilyn Warner Annette Thornton Kathy Smith Maxine Joseph Barbara Warren Renee Jean Mary Ann Ruth Rowley Francis Young Renee Albert Evans Getta Orton Aileen Holyoak Aleen Rasmussen Arlene Holyoak Emily Mae Wilcock Emma Jane Benson Patty Lowder Delores Mortensen Margaret Barton Helen Hatch Barbara Jane Bayles Luella Phillips Merna Green Rowene Lund Stake Board Sylvia LaReta Sandra Decker Val Rae Evans Eleanor Adams Patricia Arie DeAnn Boardman Peggy Mitchell Ivan Decker Mrs. Jones Stake

Reservations for Five Mile Camp Use urged in Parowan Canyon

Mr Scott Orton caretaker at the Five Mile Recreation Camp in Parowan Canyon urges advance reservations for central picnic pounds as many bookings have already been made and those secured will take precedence. Contact him at telephone 3168 Parowan to avoid conflicts and disappointments.

Scott Orton Five Mile Parowan Canyon Orton Parowan

Commissioners appoint registry agents for voting districts

Parowan’s Alma W Richards visits with wife during Idaho Pacific Northwest trip. Richards, famed high jumper and former teacher, spoke at Parowan High School and is noted for Olympic success and Utah athlete honors. Board names registry agents across districts for primary election and discusses election judges.

Alma W. Richards Los Angeles Calif Parowan Richards Idaho Pacific Northwest Parowan High School Pat Stockholm Sweden BYU Cornell France Utah Deseret News University of Utah

Peter Rabbit Play Coming Next Tuesday

A stage musical based on Peter Rabbit will be performed at the public school auditorium on Tuesday May 18 at 10:30 a.m. The Big musical comedy features lively music and comedy and stars excellent actors. Tickets are 34 cents for children and students and single price for adults.

Peter Rabbit

Reception Honors Mr. and Mrs. Stolks in Parowan

Newlyweds Joyce Marie Halterman and Walter Jay Stolks were honored at a Saturday reception in Parowan with Arwell Halterman and family hosting. The home wedding occurred April 23 at the bride's grandparents’ residence as relatives and friends gathered amid white and purple lilies and tulips.

Walter Jay Stolks Parowan First Second Ward Relief Society Arwell O. Halterman S. A. Haterman Gordon Sarrent Norman Tattersall Ronald Robinson Clarence Stubbs Arlo Topham Paravora Clair Hulet Karla Hulet Madge

Primary Workers Meeting Set For May 20

Regular monthly preparation meeting for Primary workers in Parowan Stake will be held Thursday, May 20, in the Parowan First Second Ward Recreation Hall at 8 p.m. All officers and teachers of the various wards are urged to attend at which time suggestions on the summer program will be given.

Ron County Board of County Commissioners Paragonah Wilma Rt. Lamoureaux Parowan Ivy Ward Lillian Heap Perowan Cecil Adams Summit Violet W. Hulet Enoch Rita C. Jones Cedar City Minnie G. Anderson Pauline Neptune Sarah Messer Margaret P. Mossell Alice Smith Nellie Rae Corry Rulan S. Wood Elva Stapley Althea Brown Leah Esplin LaMoin Lamb Thelma E. Jones Olevia Nelson Clem Judd Kanarra Alenna Berry New Castle Effie Beacham Modena Robert Hyde Richland Georgia May Beryl Hal K Tucker Lund J. H. Johnston Cedar Canyon Milt Jolley Patrick H. Fenton L. Robert Gardner Reet Garret Construction Ch_ contractors Parowan Stake Parowan First Second Ward

Chest X Ray Program Big Success Here

A state health department report shows 445 persons received chest x rays during the Mobile unit visit to Parowan. A complete summary of findings will be mailed to the local committee in about six weeks. The communication was delivered to Mr Elmer Green, assistant to Mrs Alice Barton of the County Health department during the project.

Two Baseball Leagues Planned For Local Boys

The Suter League Maserall program proposes two youth baseball leagues for local boys. One league targets ages under 22, the other ages 11 to 14, with tentative schedules and sign up during school hours next week. A separate Parowan swimming program offers free instruction 10:00 to 12:00 AM and pool access 6:00 to 10:00 PM with school bus transport available for a small fee.

Mwodehsue Paricipalian Woots Decker Cédar City

Iron County Schools Hold Language Arts Workshop

County teachers from Iron County gather Monday in Cedar City for a final workshop showcasing a year long language arts project funded by Kellogg Foundation. Principal Max S Dalley notes the district is the only Utah unit to implement the program under University of Utah supervision, with several projects to be reported.

Dean County Cevhar Max S Dalley Heh Kelloge Foundation Iron County Utah Dalley Afl University of Uuh

Last Rites Held For Marion Robb

Funeral services for Marion Robb were held Friday afternoon May 7 in the Paragon Ward Chapel under Ward Bishopric direction. The program opened with a 2 pm invocation by George A. Topham and included several musical numbers and readings by Asa Topham Burrus Barton William Davenport Amasa Stones Gilbert Robinson J Leonard Topham Ruta and Whitney Orton with Mrs Melva Barton at the piano. The service concluded with remarks by Bishop Victor RK Robinson and the benediction by Samuel Abbott. Cemetery rites followed with the choir singing God Be.

Marion Robb Paragonah Ward Ward George A. Topham Asa Topham Burrus Barton William T. Davenport Amasa Stones Gilbert Robinson J. Leonard Topham Silas Topham Ruta Whitney Orton Melva Barton Victor RK. Robinson Samuel Abbott God

Local Hunter Declares War on Coyotes in April

Federal hunter Jay George reports a successful month counting 126 predators, bringing his total coyotes for the year to 301. The tally should aid local sheep farmers as lambing begins. George receives praise for his efforts.

Jay George Jay George

Dalley of Parowan and Preston Dies at 89

Mary Delcina Hansen Dalley, born February 4 1865 in Parowan, taught first grade in Parowan and Preston for decades. She died April 24 in Preston Idaho at age 89. Survived by two daughters Georgia Johnson and Marguerite Armscough, 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She was an active LDS Church member and widow of John Ed Dalley.

Mary Delcina Hansen Dalley Utah Idaho Preston Dalley Ann Gurr Parowan LDS Church Georgia Johnson Richmond Marguerite Armscough

Poppy Day Set For Saturday May 22

On Saturday May 22 Americans are asked to wear a red poppy to honor those who served in World War I. The American Legion Auxiliary will distribute the flowers on the street, turning donations into aid for living war veterans. Zilpha L. Dalton, president of the American Legion Auxiliary, urges participation.

We of America the American Legion Auxiliary Zilpha L. Dalton Pres American Legion Aux

Parowan High School May 26 Commencement Schedule

Parowan High School will hold its graduation on May 20 in the Parowan Third Ward Chapel. Dr Brigham TD Madsen will deliver the commencement address. Students on the program include Shirley Robinson Dorothy Simkins Clifford Rebb and Lyle Dalton discussing Toward Tomorrow in social life cultural life economies and political life. The program features music by Buckie Ward a welcome by Gale Stolk and solos by Marie Adams and David Orton. Principal Max S Dalley will present diplomas and the ceremony ends with a senior chorus medley and benediction by Mr Top ham. A graduation dance follows in the school gymnasium with public invited.

Shirley Robinson Dorothy Simkins Cjifford Rebb Lyle Dalton Tomorow Buckie Ward Maria Leap Gale Stolk Marie Adams David Orton Max S. Dalley Ianthus Wright Maxine Rasmussin Ruth JL. Jensen Mary Carol Lemmon Keith Halterman Tom Dobrusky Charles Topham Mr. Topham

Junior Saddle Club Sign Up Begins for Youths

City Recreation program forms a Junior Saddle Club for boys 16 and under. Interested youths should contact Coach Bruce Decker promptly to start summer activities. Written parental permits required to join.

Junior Saddle Club Bruce Decker

Daltons Return From LDS Mission to Central Atlantic States

Elder and Mrs. Harley W. Dalton returned to Parowan after a six month LDS Church mission in the Central Atlantic States. They spoke of meeting many people, visiting North Carolina relatives, a Warren family reunion, and genealogical finds. Highlights included a Deep Sea fishing trip with cousin Joe Frank Redd, a Nashville stop for family time, and plans to report to their Ward on Sunday. Capt. Dalton is soon bound for central Africa with the Air Corps. The trip touched historic Mormon sites from Springfield to Winter Quarters and Salt Lake City.

Parowan Harley W. Dalton LDS Church Central Atlantic States Burlington North Carolina Mrs. Dalton Dalton Warren Redd Joe Frank Redd Sneeds Ferry Stump Sound Hardison Atlantic Ocean Mr. Redd Capt The Air Corps Central Africa Nashville Paul Dorothy Abraham Lincolln Springfield Ilinois New Salem Carthage Nauvoo Missouri River Winter Quarters Salt Lake City Daltons

New Arrivals Fred and Claire Morten Welcome Son

Fred D. and Claire Morten of Dalton welcomed their second son on May 7 at Iron County Hospital. The newborn, named Russell M., weighed eight pounds three ounces. He has a 19 month old brother Michael and numerous grandparents and great grandparents from Parowan Summit Paragonah and Paragonah listed among the relatives.

Fred D Claire Mortensen Dalton Iron County Hospital Russell M Michael Rulan R. Dalton Vern Mortensen Martha Dalton Samuel C. Mortensen Parowan Charles R. Dalley Summit Lula Bastian Paragonah

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CSU Mrs Jay Stolks Mary Hansen Dalley PHS Ment Brigham Young University of Provo Mr. Graff Harley W. Daltons LDS Fort Bridger
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