Parowan Airport to Be Licenced and Expanded
Parowan prepares for airport licensing after a test landing by Cedar City pilot Richard Knight. The field surface will be refined, a wind sack installed, and Parowan Flying Club plans student planes and instructors led by Richard Batt. State officials will review after a second inspection, with expected licensing by week’s end and increased local air traffic participation.
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Ray Lymancof Parowan
State
Cedar City
Fie
Lyman
Bergen
Knutht
Berson
Parowan
Parowan Flying Club
Richard Batt
Batt
Walton
State Aeronautics Commission
Parowan Field
Parowan City
Parowan Chamber of Commercce
Harvest time stories and local wedding notes mix with hunting season
The week brings varied items from Oct 1 including Harriet Bunting and 24G S Stewart of Cedar, Retta Stratton and McSworth of Hurri, Sidow J. Nelson Marsden, and a marriage ceremony for BS group. Hunting season continues with several local gunmen and a deer sighting. Notables include Bain patie Adell Rasmussen Sam Whe Elmer Gurr Marion Le Fan Hyatt Vernal Mor ison Yrfi Holyoak Edgar Ben JF Chaytisg Mitchell W L r ten SalI ve Uites Albert Adams. The Northern wine scene also mentioned. The community celebrates baby girl arrivals and local gains.
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Bain Patie
Adell Rasmussen
Sam“Whe Elmer Gurr
Marion le Fan Hyatt
Vernal Morison
Yrfi Holyoak
Edgar Ben JF Chaytisg Mitchell
W. L. R Ten Sali
Barkley to Speak at Salt Lake City Democratic Rally
Senator Alben W. Barkley, prominent Democratic leader and Senate majority leader, will headline a statewide Democratic rally in Salt Lake City on October 2 at the Coconut Grove ballroom. Events include a veterans program, a free dance, and Barkley’s broadcast address on KSL.
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Alben W. Barkley
Democratic Party
State
Democratic Central Committee
Coconut Grove
Salt Lake City
Clinton D. Vernon
Saltt Lake City
Senator Barkley
Utah
California
Ben Lomond
Ogden
Provo
Academy Theatre
State Central Committee
K. S. L. Frome
Vernon
U.S. Senate
Benjamin Openshaw Dies In Deer Hunting Heart Attack
Benjamin W Openshaw dies of a heart attack while deer hunting. Born October 1 in Bluff San Juan County to Joe and Martha Jane Openshaw. Joined L D S church January 16 1883 and ordained high priest December 26 1926. Served as missionary to Northwestern States. Survived by his wife and siblings Mrs Mary Ipsen Panguitch J Nolen Openshaw Milford Mrs Natey Twitchell Antimony and Mrs Jane Mitchell Oxford Idaho.
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Benjamin W. Openshaw
W. Openshaw
Bluff
San Juan County
Vial
Joe
Martha Jane Openshaw
Oriineda
Jane
Lb. D. S
Northwestern States
Mortuss Golda Taylor
Salt Lake Temple
Mary Ipsen
Panguitch
J. Nolen Openshaw
Milford
Natey Twitchell
Antimony
Jane Miteh
Oxford
Idaho
Funeral Rites Held For Bennie Openshaw At West Ward Chapel
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at the West Ward Chapel for Bennie Openshaw with Bishop Leonard Evans presiding. The service included singing, prayers, and remarks by Doyle Robinson and Bishops Topham and Evins. Musical selections featured violin and vocal solos by Ivan Decker, Marion Devker, Verele Taylor, and others, with graveside honors performed by Thomas A. Robinson.
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West Ward
Bennie Openshaw
Leonard Evans
Chier
Thomas K. Holvink
Doyle Robinson
Bishop Topham
Paragonah
W. Clair Rowley
Topham
Bishop Evins
Whispering Hope
Ivan Decker
Marion Devker
Verele Taylor
Joseph E. Ward
Thomas A. Robinson
Card of Thanks for help after death of husband and brother
The family expresses deep gratitude to those who offered comfort, aid, and funeral support after the passing of their husband and brother. They specifically thank those who assisted with the service, provided flowers, helped with transporting the body from the canyon, and supported with sewing and lunch from the Relief Society.
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Relief Society
Deadline Near for Centennial Queen Entries Urges Utah entries for state queen contest run by DUP.
Last call issued for Utah’s Queen of the Centennial pageant open to descendants of Utah Pioneers 1869 or earlier aged 18 to 25 who refrain from liquor or tobacco. County winners to advance with two from Utah and Weber counties and four from Salt Lake, statewide equal access, no entry cost, living expenses, car and chauffeur provided, costumes supplied.
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Utah
Salt Lake City
Daughters of Lush Pioneers
DUP
Salt Lake
Weber
Proclamation Honoring Navy Anniversary by Utah 1946
The Navy League of Utah and the United States unite to commemorate the United States Navy founding on October 27. The proclamation honors the Navy and its personnel for victory and defense, directing fitting tribute and the Utah seal. Dated October 8, 1946, at the Capitol, Salt Lake City, signed by Herbert B. Maw.
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Navy League of
Utah
The
United States
United States Navy
Centennial Beautification Names Committee Formed for Parowan
The Centennial Beautification Committee in Parowan names captains for each district to lead cleanup, paint, and beautification efforts. Area leaders include Thomas Bennett, John Rasmussen, James C. Robinson, Blain Matheson, Rulon Lyman, Charles Bentley, and others, directing blocks from Ist to Breakwater and toward city limits. The drive aims to reduce untidiness, strengthen community spirit, and make Parowan a more attractive place to live.
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Parowan
Thomas Bennett
Ist
John Rasmussen
James C. Robinson
Blain Matheson
Rulon Lyman
Charles Bentley
Taylor Miller
Morell Bayles
Main St
Edgar Benson
Lund Highway
North Fields
A.C. Hatch
HL. Adams
Wm. Marsden
Claud Orton
Local Washington couple celebrate daughter’s marriage
Mrs. Aaron C. Jensen of Dishman announces Marilynn Jewell’s marriage to Normalie Mortensen on October 19, 1946 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Dishman. The couple honeymoon in Yellowstone and will visit Parowan next. Mortensen is son of Mr. and Mrs. Bart Mortensen.
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Washington
Aaron C. Jensen
Dishman
Daugther Marilynn Jewell
Normalie
Mortensen
the Redeemer Lutheran Church
Bart Mortensen
Yellowstone National Park
Parowan
Hinckley game prompts high school team travels
The high school team and Coach Adams motored to Hinckley to play the year’s most intricate game. Mary Susan Benson celebrated her 8th birthday on October 16 with 20 friends and neighbors. Herneice Patricia Lloyd will celebrate her 8th birthday on October 26 and they plan baptism and christening the same day as their grandfather S A Matheson officiating.
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Adams
Hinckley
Mary Susan Benson
Herneice
Patricia Lloyd
S. A. Matheson
Missionary Farewell for Bernell Evans on Wednesday
A farewell social is planned Wednesday to honor Bernell Evans as he departs for the French Mission. He will enter the Mission home in Salt Lake on November 4.
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Bernell Evans
Salt Lake
Parowan C of C plans citywide canvas for bank subscriptions
At the Parowan Chamber of Commerce meeting on October 2 the group voted to urge the Hank Committee to canvass the entire city for stock pledges to form a new bank. Districts were set, canvassers assigned to Paragonah and Summit, and canvassing will occur Thursday and Friday with a Saturday meeting to tally pledges. If total pledges reach or exceed 37,500 the state banking process begins. if not, the effort ends. A mass meeting October 31 will address tax amendments before the November 5 vote. The school soil test field project was also discussed, led by Principal A C Hatch with team members listed.
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Parowan Cofc
Hank
Regar
Parowan
Paragonah
Summit
Court House
J. C. Moffit
Provo City
A. C. Hatch
Marlo Topham
Dave Richards
Arch Benson
Clifton Halterman
Church News East Ward Mia To Give Sunday Program
The East Ward Mutual Improvement Association and the Bishopric announce a Sunday Sacrament meeting program on October 27 at 2 PM. The MITA will present several musical numbers and a talk on Brigham Young’s life and teachings, inviting all ward members to attend.
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East Ward Mutual Improvement Association
MITA
Brigham Young
Ward
Parowan Wards Combine for Halloween Costume Party
The two Parowan Wards Mutual Improvements Associations announce a joint Halloween costume party next Tuesday evening. All members are invited to attend with a planned program, games, dancing, and refreshments to conclude the evening. The social replaces the usual MTV session.
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Parowan
Mutual Improvements Associations
Mutual
MTV
Social for Brides and Mothers in West Ward Rooms
The West Ward Relief Society announces a social next Tuesday October 29 in the West Ward Relief Society Rooms honoring brides and young mothers. All ward women are urged to attend and join if interested. A special program is planned. A piano recital is Sunday October 27 at 4 PM and 7 PM in the West Ward Chapel. Everyone is invited.
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West Ward Relief Society
West Ward
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