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Newspaper

Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1953

Page

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Levy Appointed to Iron County Commission After Death

Lyman E. Levy a Cedar City Republican was appointed Monday to fill the Iron County Board of Commissioners vacancy caused by the death of Doug las Clark. He will complete the 4 year term and oversee the road department. Levy, a stockman and farmer, previously served as commissioner from 1924 to 19, and was chosen from six names by the county GOP. Jess W. Guyman of Parowan named chairman of the board.

Iron County Board of Commissioners Douglas Clark Clark Levy Court House Parowan Warren Bulloch Jess Guymon Republican Central Committee Jess W. Guyman

Parowan businessman Arthur Joseph named to Bank of Southern Utah board

Arthur Joseph, Parowan trading center owner and mercantile businessman, was appointed to the Bank of Southern Utah board to fill the vacancy from James C. Robinsons death. Stanley Bradshaw of Cedar City becomes vice president, a position formerly held by Robinson. Joseph has spent most of the last 35 years in Parowan commerce and earlier served as cashier of the Bank of Iron County after its reorganization.

Arthur Joseph Parowan Parowan Trading Center Bank of Southern Utah James C. Robinson Stanley Bradshaw Cedar City Robinson Joseph Bank of Iron County

Free Diabetes Detection Clinic Next Wednesday November 18

Public health notice promotes a free diabetes detection clinic on November 18 from 9 am to 1 pm at Dr Sorenson's offices. Sponsored by local PTA groups and the Parowan Chamber of Commerce, the event invites residents of Paragonah, Enoch, and Summit to obtain screening, with education on diabetes signs, risk factors, and early treatment.

Sorenson P.T.A Parowan Chamber of Commerce Parowan Symptons Paragonah Enoch Summit

Social club events and community projects noted

Members of the YMV Club met at Mrs. Woodrow Decker's home to quilt with refreshments. Hostess gatherings at the Holyoak home featured hot dinner and table games with prizes to Mrs. Burt, Mrs. Lister, Budd Munford, and Roy Stubbs. Other clubs held sewing evenings, plan discussions, and a Halloween costume party with prize awards. Birthday gifts were given to Mrs. Nixon, Mrs. Dalton, and Mrs. Jones.

YMV Club Woodrow Decker Arlo Holyoak Jay Rogerson Holyoak Bill Burt Claude Lister Budd Munford Roy Stubbs Willard Decker Hallowe'en Bryce Adams Tri-H Club Janice Nixon Norma Dalton Gwen Jones

TeenAge Traffic Safety Clubs To Be Organized

Teenagers in region six plan traffic safety clubs with support from Columbia Iron Mining Company and local civic groups. Cedar City High School hosts an orientation November 17 with student reps from Parowan High School including Tom Dobrusky Lyle Dalton Jackie Ward and Peggy Mitchell. Principal Max S Dalley mentors. Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce sponsor. A December 23 conference and banquet will finalize club formation. Clubs will join state and local law enforcement and meet monthly after establishment with biannual regional conferences.

Utah Columbia Iron Mining Company Cedar City High School Parowan High School Tom Dobrusky Lyle Dalton Jackie Ward Peggy Mitchell Max S Dalley Lions' Club Chamber of Commerce

Enoch Ward To Host MIA Con Session

Enoch Ward Chapel hosts Sunday evening session of the Stake Quarterly Conference for Parowan Stake Mutual Improvement Association officers at 7 30 p m with theme Thanksgiving. The two day conference begins Saturday evening in First Second Ward Recreation Hall with general sessions in Parowan Third Ward Chapel Sunday morning and afternoon led by Elder Clifford E Young the assistant to the Council of the Twelve.

Parowan Stake Mutual Improvement Association Enoch Ward Bernell Evans Ymmila First Second Ward Recreation Hall All Elders Parowan Third Ward Clifford E. Young Council of the Twelve

Telephone Co Names New Cedar City Manager

Dean G. Williams arrives to manage Mountain States Telephone exchanges in Cedar City Parowan and Enterprise replacing Frank Sutherland who moves to Ogden as traffic chief. Williams, a Utah native, started in 1947, served in World War II, and is married to Evelyn with two daughters. Sutherland began in 1941 and held multiple posts before transferring to Ogden as traffic chief.

Dean G. Williams Cedar City Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company John W. Snell Provo Frank Sutherland Ogden Williams Logan Salt Lake City Utah Oregon State College Corvallis Oregon U.S. Navy Evelyn Joy Sherie Sutherland Parowan Enterprise The Telephone Company Price Eureka Beaver Uta

Monthly Driver Examinations Set To Be Given Here

The State Highway Patrol announces one day each month for Driver's License examinations in Parowan at the County Court House. Homer Adams, State Examiner for the Southern end, will assist applicants from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The December examination is set for December 18.

State Highway Patrol Parowan County Court House Homer Adams

Notes About The Post Office

Post office notices say most Star Route towns have Sunday and holiday mail service discontinued this week. Parowan will keep a 2nd class office, while Paragonah Summit and Parowan lose regular Sunday mail except Dec 13 20 and Christmas Day. Foreign letters increase rates. Mexico and Canada differ. New 3 cent Future Farmers of America stamp on sale at this office.

Washington Parowan Paragonah Summit Mexico Canada Future Farmers of America Future Farmer of America FFA

Church Doings Second Ward Relief Society Officers Announce

In a local society note, Second Ward Relief Society officers unveil upcoming activities and plans within the church community, detailing meetings, service efforts, and schedule hints for members.

Parowan High stages Pride and Prejudice Wednesday night

Parowan High School presents Pride and Prejudice adapted from Jane Austen with Ruth Lyman as Mrs Bennet and a cast including Patty Lowder Joan Lamoreaux Helen Hulet Dolores Mortensen Peggy Mitchell as Bennet daughters. Curtain at 8 pm in the school auditorium with free admission and local directors Jean Hendrickson and Marvin Graff.

Mrs. Bennet Jane Kendall Jane Austin Mama’ Bennet Ruth Lyman Patty Lowder Joan Lamoreaux Helen Hulet Delores Mortensen Peggy Mitchell Jane Elizabeth Mary Catherine Lydia Charles Topham Mr. Bennet Marie Adams Lucas Maxine Rasmussen Charlotte Lyman Munford Mr Wickham Larry King Mr. Collins Tebbs Adams Mr Bingley Susan Benson Miss Bingley Sanford Topham Dr. Carey Margaret Barton Stephen Orton Hill The Parowan School Jean Hendrickson Marvin Graff

Veterans Legion drives pension and insurance protections

The American Legion urges veterans to protect pension, hospitalization, bonus, and insurance rights. The annual drive runs until November 27. To join, contact Troy Cawood chair, Bain Matheson commander, Kenneth Joseph adjutant, or any Legion officer.

American Legion Troy Cawood Bain Matheson Kenneth Joseph Legion

Parowan Community Calendar Draws Up Schedule

A meeting of Parowan organization representatives formed the season activity calendar. Max S. Dalley, Parowan High School Principal, keeps the master copy in the school office for reservations. November events include a Ramette Dance at the High School gym, Conference sessions, Relief Society meetings, High School Play, Literary Club, Chamber of Commerce dinner, Stake leadership gatherings, State Symphony Orchestra in Cedar City, MIA and Harvest events, and a Thanksgiving Dance.

Parowan Max S. Dalley Mon Relief Society Stake Chamber of Commerce State Symphony Orchestra Cedar City Man Stake Mia FFA

Congressmember Stringfellow to Speak at Parowan Dinner

Parowan Chamber of Commerce invites residents to a dinner meeting in the Parowan First Second Ward Relief Society hall at 7 30 p m on Thursday November 9 featuring Congressman Douglas R Stringfellow as speaker Dr J W Sorenson chamber president will preside and announce a musical program Tickets are 1 50 per plate with advance reservations required. the club will conduct a secret ballot for its annual election and a nominating committee will select a full slate of candidates Stringfellow will be in Iron County all day Thursday ending with the Parowan appearance

Parowan Chamber of Commerce Parowan First Second Ward Relief Society Tme Douglas R. Stringfellow J. W. Sorenson Chamber Sorenson D. Watson Adams Second Ward Relief Society Congressman Stringfellow Iron County I’urowan

Local DUP Camp Members Attend Beaver Meet

27 members from Elizabeth and Paulina Camps Parowan attended the Daughters of Utah Pioneers district convention in Beaver last Friday. Guests from Southern Utah Counties joined Beaver County Camps for morning and afternoon meetings and a noon luncheon. Parowan Harmonica Band performed two pieces as the town’s entertainment. The group included Mrs. Alice M. Stevens Mrs. Pearl Rowley Mrs. Mary Stubbs Mrs Florence D Benson Mrs. Mary B. Orton Mrs Leone Lyman and Mrs Dora Stevens.

Daughters of Utah Pioneers Beaver Elizabeth and Paulina Parowan Utah Beaver County Parowan Harmonica Band Alice M. Stevens Pearl Rowley Mary Stubbs Florence D Benson Mary B. Orton Leone Lyman Dora Stevens

Stringfellow Open Forum Sponsored by Cedar City JC

Next Thursday November 19 from 3 to 4 p.m. the Cedar City Junior Chamber of Commerce Public Relations Committee sponsors a full hour broadcast with Representative Douglas Stringfellow in an open forum. Listeners may send questions by mail to Meet Your Congressman Row 691 Cedar City Utah. Committee members are Robert C. Hansen chairman Scott Matheson Jr Haymer Morris Glen White and George Welch.

Cedar City Junior Chamber of Commerce Public Relations Committee Douglas Stringfellow Utah Robert C. Hansen Scott Matheson Jr Haymer Morris Glen White George Welch

Kathleen Benson and David Wilkerson wed in Parowan

Kathleen Benson daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Benson of Parowan married David L Wilkerson in the First Second Ward Relief Society room. Parowan Mayor E Ray Lyman officiated. A reception followed with Mario Topham master of ceremonies and music by Marie Adams Mae Simkins Ted Barton and Cherie Day. The bride wore a white net over taffeta ballerina gown with a net jacket and orange blossom crown.

Kathleen Benson Clarence Benson Parowan David L. Wilkerson First Second Ward Marie Adams Mae Simkins Ted Barton Cherie Day

Music Arts Course to Open for Southern Utah Patrons

The music arts course for Southern Utah locals launches with the Utah State Symphony Orchestra at Cedar City Field House on Friday November 20. Season tickets are $5.10. student tickets 60 cents plus activity cards. Jean Fenn, Leonard Tennario, Isaac Stern, and Weedie are slated across the season with May be announced details.

Southern Utah Utah State Sympony Orchestra Field House Cedar City Max S. Dalley Isaac Stern Utah Weedie

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lyman E. Levy West End County Bank of So L. W. Sorenson, M.D L. W. Sorenson Kent Pendleton Gene Orton Cyril Pendleton Lorraine Shannon Bruce Decker Mia DUP Stringfellow Open Forum Thursdov David Wilkerson Irene M. Davis Maurine B. Williamson Junior Benson Leonard Tennario
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