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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1958
Page
2
The Parowan City Council approved a new zoning code seen as far reaching and practical. The editorial endorses the measure while stressing that enforcement is crucial and must be applied equally with the building code to gain public respect and achieve lasting benefits.
Five County Organization sponsors a June 11 conference at the College of Southern Utah with many speakers aimed at improving understanding of the regional economy. The letter writer urges including wildlife recreation and fishing as a key revenue source and asks civic leaders to recognize and develop this potential alongside tourism and industry.
In 1915 Enoch Burton won the contract to demolish the old rock M M Co store and to build the Bank of Iron County’s new premises. The note mentions young men aged 21 since June 5, 1917 were ordered to register for Army service by June 5.
Andrew Jenson aged 34 died Monday morning after a two day illness due to a throat and stomach ailment. Funeral arrangements were not listed in readable text.
Farewell events were held for several young men heading into military service including Twenty Orton, Herman E Bayles and Don Pendleton.
Mr and Mrs Roy Benson welcomed a baby boy born on Monday of the week, celebrating the new arrival in their family.
Word arrives that Lorin and Oscar Orton, Lee Rowley and Earl had arrived safely in France.
The Equitable Co-opare preparing to handle the sum of funds for an upcoming community project. Local officials say the initiative aims to boost cooperative services and support residents through housing and lending programs.
Thornton and Orton are named to handle the lumber from the Mitchell mill under the Equitable arrangement. The move assigns responsibilities for timber processing and delivery, signaling a formal partnership action within the local lumber trade.
Twenty years ago on May 27 1038 readers reported the Lees engaging in a drive to repair the ancient rock church they received as a relic hall The church stands as the oldest on this side of Prove and the effort aimed to preserve its historic features.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Claude Lister. The newborn joins the family with health good and parents expressing happiness at the arrival. Grandparents рады awaiting photos and official birth details.
Architects begun drafting plans for Cedar Citys new high school as taxpayers authorized the project in the recent bond election.
Farmers in Parowan and Paragonah begin planting about 65 acres of certified white rose seed potatoes bought from Minnesota. The crop move marks a sizable local effort amid growing potato production in the region.
The West Ward reports Elder Dan Crawford has returned home and will speak in the ward next Sunday, inviting members to attend.
June event highlights Miriam’s clothing sale featuring coats dresses suits and shorties with special discounts across all items. The promotion marks the retailer’s 12th anniversary and aims to draw shoppers with broad apparel offerings.
Francis W Betenson, chair man of the US Savings Bond Committee for Iron county, reports April sales of 14 777 in series E and H bonds. Iron county totals show 46 043 for four months, 52 2 percent of the year’s goal. Washington leads with 100 7 percent, Wasatch at 805 percent. The chairman stresses the bonds support national security and a strong economy.
A Utah Foundation report shows liquor sales up in 1957 while beer and wine decline. Distilled spirits rose to 619000 gallons from 611000 in 1956, with per capita consumption at 0.73 gallon. Cigarette packs climbed to 52.3 million in 1957, and total tobacco beer wine spending reached 45.45 million dollars. Taxes account for about 46 percent of total product prices.
The Public Shooting Grounds in Box Elder County opened in 1923 as the nation’s first man made marsh open to public hunting.
The 1975 elk hunt marked Utahs first modern era pursuit of the species, highlighting a shift in hunting policy and management. The event reflects evolving regulations and current practices shaping big game seasons in Utah.
On Friday evening May 16 the Parowan High School music department directed by LeNoir Asay presented a rich variety program. It featured band and choral numbers including a boys quartet a girl triple trio and a duet by Mr Asay and Miss Meeks with instrumental selections by high school groups a dance band with Mike Ward from the elementary school and an interpolative dance number by Miss Anderson and Vanda Mitchell. The program drew high praise calling it among the best in years and crediting the instructors and participants.
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