Parowan Council Adopts Zoning Law With Three Zones
The Parowan City Council passed a new zoning ordinance by a near unanimous vote, establishing commercial, industrial, and residential zones. It takes effect twenty days after publication or thirty days after passage. The meeting also reviewed the city’s fire line and insurance program, debating premiums and recommended changes, and referred the door to door sales licensing issue to the City Attorney.
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Main Street
Twon
Wranglers Ready for Two Day Memorial Day Races
Wranglers executives say track and grounds at Red Hill are prepared for the Memorial Day Races to be held Friday and Saturday. Horses from Salt Lake Kanab Panguitch Circleville Fillmore Beaver Cedar City Minersville and other towns are entered. Local owners include J W Stirk George Marshal George Hunt Don Hunt and H Culbertson with events such as a barrel race against Milford Riding Club and other gatherings planned.
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Clint Thornton
Red Hill Wranglers
Jim Mortensen
Salt Lake
Kanab
Panguitch
Circleville
Fillmore
Beaver
Cedar City
Minersville
Furtowns
J. W. Stirk
Loca
Square McGee
George Marshal
George Hunt
Don Hunt
H. Culbertson
Don Swapp
Karl Wood
The
Wranglers
Milford Riding Club
Mrs Seaman Visits With Family Here Now
Mrs Mary Jane Seaman and her family are currently visiting this area, extending a brief local stay and greeting acquaintances during their time in town.
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Mary Jane Seaman
Adamses in Salt Lake City on business visit
Mr and Mrs Homer Adams are in Salt Lake City on business at present. Mr and Mrs John McGarry of Byl were business visitors here Wednesday.
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Clarence Lougher
Salt Lake City
Homer Adams
John McGarry
Bjyl
Only Five Pieces of Property Sold at May Tax Sale
At the regular May Tax Sale held by Iron County yesterday only five pieces of property went to the block. Two were bought by or owners, and the rest went to the County. Only 17 pieces were advertised for sale this year. With the exception of the five all were redeemed before the sale.
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Iron County
Commissioners to Sit As Equalization Board
Iron County commissioners will act as the Board of Equalization with their first meeting set for Cedar City on May 31. The final session will occur at Poowan on June 9 as part of the regular monthly business meeting.
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Iron County Commission
Board of Equalization
Cedar City
Poowan
American Legion Memorial Day Program at Cemetery
Parowan Post of the American Legion plans a short Memorial Day service at the cemetery with 20 members present. The speaker will be announced and remarks will be given by the Commander. No musical numbers are scheduled, but music will be played at the close of the service.
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Parowan Post
Ameri- Legion
Local BYU graduating class lists Parowan students
Three Parowan students are among 1195 graduates to receive degrees at BYU commencement in Provo on June 9. John V. Benson and Yvonne Benson, and Dorothy Simkins are among the recipients. Ronald Thornton Pace earns an MS and Mary Jo Passmore a BS.
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Parowan
BYU
Provo
John V. Benson
Yvonne Benson
LM. Benson
Dorothy Simkins
Ray Simkins
Sisht
Ronald Thornton Pace
Mary Jo Passmore
Southern Utah Groups To Hold Economic Conference
A Southern Utah Economic Development Conference is set for June 11 at the College of Southern Utah Auditorium starting 10:00 a.m. It is sponsored by the Five County Organization and the Utah Committee on Industrial and Employment. Notable speakers include S. W. Neville on employment, Ames K Bagley on natural resources, Jay Bingham on reclamation, Dr Carl Frisehknecht on agriculture, and Otto A. Wisley on Utah differences. Afternoon topics include national parks, highways, tourism potential, and development organization. The public is invited to attend all sessions.
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Southern Utah Economic Development
College of Southern Utah
Five County Organization
Utah Committee On Industrial and Employment
Royden Braithwaite
J. Frank Smith
S. W. Neville
Utah Dept. of Employment Security
Ames K Bagley
Utah Manufactures Assn
Jay Bingham
Utah Water and Power Board
Utah
Carl Frisehknecht
USA
Otto A. Wisley
Industrial Commission of Utah
Escalante Hotel
Travelers from Utah Visit In Town This Weekend
Mr and Mrs Nelson Taylor and neighbor Linda Jones from Salt Lake City and Kearns Utah are visiting relatives and friends in town. Mrs O C Tanner and son from Salt Lake are also visiting with her mother and relatives.
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Nelson Taylor
Linda Jones
Salt Lake City
O. C. Tanner
Salt Lake
Miller Throws Hat In Ring For County Commission Post
Clarence E Miller, Cedar City business and civic leader, becomes the second Democrat to file for a four year county commissioner term. Also filing for the four year post are Bill Thorley and Morgan Slack, both Republicans. Other filings include Jess Guyman, John Rowberry, Earl Bunn. two year posts for Clar Rowley, Clair Hulet. treasurer candidates Berta W. Burton and Joan Wheatley. Recorder J. Harold Mitchell and Clarence Lamo reaux. State Representative Chuck Wells. and Sheriff candidate details.
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Clarence E Miller
Cedar City
Bill Thorley
Morgan Slack
Jess Guyman
John Rowberry
Earl Bunn
Clar Rowley
Clair Hulet
Berta W. Burton
Joan Wheatley
J. Harold Mitchell
Clarence Lamoreaux
Chuck Wells
Record Numbers Await Fishing Season Opening
Upwards of 170 000 anglers will be a field for the Stur day opening of the general fishing season in Ut This opener draws more participants than any other outdoor sport The Department of Fish and Game says prospects point to a good opening weekend Planting trucks from 12 hatcheries stock trout into waters across the state Heavier fishing waters in the south have full lakes and reservoirs while northern streams run high and roily Stocking will continue as soon as access and conditions permit and lakes in the area are stocked
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Sturday
Department of Fish and Game
Chamber of Commerce eyes city park improvements
At its regular monthly meeting Monday night, the Chamber of Commerce discussed proposed improvements to the City Park. The plan includes enhancements to facilities and amenities to boost community use and local pride.
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Chamber of Commerce
County Fair Board Starts Work on 1958 Premium List
Iron County Fair Board met to start the 1958 premium list with revisions to be finished by the next meeting in June. The goal is to have the list ready for printers and distributed to the public by July 1, with Fair Chairman D A Stone noting past delays in book preparation.
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County Fair Board
Iron County Fair Board
D A. Stone Fair
Mrs Carrie Evans Plans New York Visit for Ralph
Mrs Carrie Evans and her grandson Ralph will travel to New York to visit the Shirl Evans family as Ralph seeks employment opportunities there.
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Carrie Evans
Ralph. Watson
New York
Shirl Evans
Ralph
Park Improvements And Community Projects Progress
Twelve picnic tables have been built and placed for public use with water facilities installed after committee directions. Signs will invite tourists at town entrances. DUP officers plan daytime museum hours at Old Rock Church. Tri-H Club builds playground equipment funded by Columbia Steel donation and $500 recreation funds. A motion urges City Library construction. council to be notified. Officials note ongoing delays in news reporting and appeals for reader support.
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Columbia Steel
Town Calendar May events and Memorial Day notice
May calendar lists church events and a SUP meeting on Friday May 30 for the Memorial Day weekend observance. The note appears in a town calendar listing with no additional details or times provided.
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