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Newspaper

Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1941

Page

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Seminary Graduates to Hold Joint Exercises in Cedar City

Parowan and Cedar City seminary students plan joint graduation in Cedar City May 18 at the 3rd Ward Chapel. Reuben Clark Jr. to give the principal address. diplomas awarded for LDS doctrine studies.

Parewan Cedar City A. N. Kirnall Parewan Seminary Reuben Clark Jr L. BD S. Chureni Arcise Dat Parowan Seminary Ana LDS Path Iyaleen Hulet Parawan John Manning Cedar Boyd Stevenson East Wandel Cedar Wy J. Reuben Clark I Mark Wood Hill Evaleen Hulet Lois Luke Verne Cooley A. N. Kimball Parowan Stake Board of Education J. Reuben + Clark, Jr Arlene Barlow McDell Metheson

Landslide Blocks Virgin River Canyon in Zion Park

Zion National Park reports a large landslide on Wednesday morning that blocked the Virgin River and cut a 1300 foot highway. About 40 yards of debris forced the river to back up, marooning three tourist groups until crews freed them. 200 CCC enrollees joined workers to clear the canyon. reopening now expected in ten days.

Zion National Park Yeany Nirgin Parks Service Cangon John M. Davis CCC Bheen

Fenton Family Celebrates ROTC Graduation Recognition

A Utah University letter invites Mr and Mrs Fenton to the 11 15 Friday graduation parade as their son Pat receives the Daughters of the Revolution outstanding graduate award. The message praising Pat notes his Army work, captaincy of the polo team, and strong academic record. The Fentons plan to attend in Salt Lake City with son Nels and his wife also present.

R. I. Fenton John C. Wyeth Department For Military’ Science University of Utah Pat Society of the Daughters of the Revolution Army of United States US of U Mra Fenton Salt Lake City Nels Kanal Capitol City

Exchange Club Elects Officers At Vermilion Castle

The Parowan Exchange Club will hold its annual officer election and ladies night at Vermilion Castle forest camp on Tuesday evening May 20. Nominating chair John H. Pendleton with committee members announce candidates for president Ivan Decker Ray Garner Inominsted and for secretary Chas Bentley Howard Adams. Dinner at 6 34. 30 cents per plate. Bonfire program and community singing follow. Outgoing officers W Scott Mitchell president Robert B Mitchell secretary. Transportation and car pooling requested for members needing a ride.

Parowan Exchange Club Vermilion Castle Forest John H. Pendleton Ray H. Adams S. J Whitney Ivan Decker Ray D. Garner Chas. F. Bentley Howard Adams W. Scott Mitchell Robert B. Mitchell

Darrell M Booth Weds Genne Suppery in Las Vegas

Darrell M Booth of Los Angeles married Miss Genne Suppery in Las Vegas Nevada on April 29. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Waller C Mitchell announce the wedding. Booth, a Pare Owan High School graduate, studied at B A for a year and has lived in Los Angeles with his mother for the past two to three years. The couple plan to reside in Los Angeles.

Waller C. Mitchell Darrell M. Booth Los Angeles Genne Las Vegas Nevada Darrell Pareowan High School

East Ward Primary Announces Graduation for Trail Builder Boys

The East Ward Primary reports the Trail Builder Boys of the Guide Department will graduate Sunday evening May 18 at 8 in the East Ward chapel. A good program is planned and all are invited, with a special invitation to the boys' parents. Mr and Mrs Benson Haycock and family of Provo visited last weekend for Mothers Day.

East Ward Trail Builder Guide

Graduation Exercises Planned at Parowan High School

The Parowan High School graduation will be Friday evening May 23 at 7 15 in the high school auditorium. The program follows a nautical theme with readings musical numbers and a symbolic dialogue featuring a captain and passengers. All graduates participate and emphasis is on vocations. Principal L B Bennett will present diplomas James C Robinson iron County Board of Education president will speak. Class president Kernell Evang will welcome parents and patrons. A graduation dance will follow in the school gym.

Parowan High School Nfe L. B. Bennett James C. Robinson Iron County Board of Education Rernell

Services Held for Louisa Scott Murphy

Funeral services were held for 85 year old Louisa Beett Murphy last Friday afternoon. The service was led by Darrel Crawford with a mixed quartet and Tina Mortensen at the piano. Speakers included Joseph F. Holyoak Arnolds Stevens and Gilbert Barton. A violin solo and final quartet piece followed, and graveside rites were conducted by Silas J. Ward. Milo Mortensen, recently home from Fort Lewis, is bound for further Army duties after two weeks at home.

Louisa Beett Murphy Iron County Hospital Darrel Crawford West Ward Mary Dalton Ryla D. Orton Della Marsden Imogene Timmons B. E. Whitney Silas Topham Ivan Decker Rock of Ages Tina Mortensen Thomas K. Holyeale Joseph F. Holyoak Arnolds Stevens Gilbert Barton Si Jng Topham Wallace Hulet Silas J. Ward Milo Mortensen Fort Lewis Washington Milo Selective Service

Local sportsmen favor June 14 opening for fishing season

Parowan Gin and Red Club recommends to the state Fish and Game Commission a uniform opening date of about June 14 for the fishing season. Past practice of staggered openings caused overloads on streams and lakes. a wet year could enable snowmelt and early plantings. Hatcheries statewide are loaded to capacity with fish for planting.

Parowan Gin and Red Club Fshing State Fish and Game Commission

Scholarship Awards Go To P. H. S. Students

Principal L. B. Bennett announced several D. T. S. graduates received scholarships this week. Awards ranged from 25 to 100 dollars from RBAC Dixie Junior College USAC U of Utah Henegar's. Union Pacific provided 100 dollars to Bernell Evans. others: Florian Matheson Marie Edwards Thelma Lamperaux Bruce Devker Joari Hobb Donald Dalton Dayd Hatch Mabel Moore named first alternate for B A C.

L. B. Bennett RB. A. C Dixie Junior College Us.a.c U. of U Henegar Business College Union Pacific B. A Florian Matheson Marie Edwards Dixie J.C Thelma Lamperaux Bruce Devker Henegare Business College Joari Hobb Donald Dalton University of Utah Dayd Hatch Bernell Evans Utah State Agricultural College Mabel Moore

Hatch Family Leaves for Cheyenne Wyoming

Captain and Mrs. A C Hatch and their family depart for Fort Warren near Cheyenne where Mr Hatch serves in the U S Army. The children stay behind to finish the school year. Chester will work on his uncle’s farm in Dingham City, and David graduates with his class. Several socials greet the departing family and local groups host gatherings in their honor.

A.C. Hatch Ieff Fort Warren Tocatext Cheyenne Wyoming Hatch U.S. Army Chester Dingham City David Captain Hatch Vennilton Castle Forest West Ward Recreation Hall Aay

Next Week Set Apart For Cemetery Clean-up

City Council designates next week as Clean-up Week at Parowan City cemetery to beautify gravesites. Residents urged to remove dead grass level graves haul dirt plant grass and clear debris before Memorial Day May 50.

Parowan City

Poppy Day Proclamation by Mayor Arthur Joseph

Mayor Arthur Joseph proclaims Saturday May 24 as Poppy Day in Parowan urging citizens to wear the memorial poppy of the American Legion and Auxiliary to honor the men who died in World War I and the nation’s current emergency. The proclamation notes veterans and auxiliary volunteers will distribute memorial tokens on May 24.

Parowan Italy Arthur Joseph The American Legion and Auxiliary America American Legion Auxiary Ely Parawan American Legion American Legion Auxiliary

Commissioners Discuss Routine Co Business

At the regular I Tn county meeting the board debated sale and lease of county lands and other routine matters. Displays included requests from Rambouillet Sheep group for funds toward prizes, canal clearing near New Castle, cotton mattress applications reaching 200 with 212 approved, and licenses for Alvin Decker at Mohawk station. Land purchases and leases were approved with deeds issued upon payment, back tax settlement offered for Paxton hotel, and adjournment set for May 34 to reconvene as board of equalization.

I Tn County Clarence Pendleton South Lera Utals Rambouillet Sheep Receivers Association Leo Gordon Knell County Daterpillar Ind New Castle L. E. Tuckler Innches Aia W. H. Leigh Cedar City Bilis R. Robinson George Stevens W. T. Adams Parawan Ida M. Paxton Paxton Main Street Board of Equalization

Card of Thanks for support after mother's death

Mr and Mrs JH Murphy and Family thank friends and neighbors for help and sympathy during the illness and after the death of their mother and grandmother. The Orton family also thanks those who helped with the funeral services and notes a Sunday visit in Enterprise with Mr and Mrs Arnold Orton and family.

JH Murphy Samuel T. Orton Loving Claude Orton Patrice Thorley Keith Ralph Orton Enterprise Arnold Orton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Zion Park George Tullis Life On Center 1St Horth J. M. Ward Rex. Ward Rex H. O Vermilion Castle Louisa Scott Murphy Sune 14 L.D.S. Seminary Itha Mortensen Leonard Rowley Bruce Onton Robert Rowley Homer Wilitney Bruce Decker Raymond Wiltsey Ormon Weight A. Noble Kimball David L. Sargent Fred Lewis Benediction James Whitney
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