City Council Reopens WPA Cement Project and Park Benches
Regular September meeting considers resuming the city wide WPA cement work including sidewalks curbs gutters and bridges in front of willing homeowners. Council asks WPA to reopen soon and orders a full city water map. WPA play school basement use granted. Fields seek dam height increase to boost storage for hydro plant. no action yet. Benches ordered for city park to aid older residents away from main street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
City Recorder
City Watermaster
Joseph
S.C. Mortensen
John P. Orson
Main Street
R. H. Addams
Orton Family Informed Of Death Of Son In Law
Mr and Mrs Clark Orton learned Thursday that their son in law Arthur W Small of Perris California died the previous day. The telegram offered no cause. The Ortons and daughter Ola Robinson rushed to Perris for funeral services. Surviving him is his wife formerly Phyllis Orton of the city. Relatives and friends gathered at J S Hyatts Thursday on Mrs Hyetts 76th birthday followed by a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Orton
Arthur W Small
Perris
California
Orton
Ola Robinson
Percia
Phyllis Orton
Small
Mra. Orton
Steve Matthes
San Bernardino
Hare
Srmalt
Cedar City Prepares Three Day Anniversary and Show
Final plans are underway for Cedar City celebrations September 12 14 featuring the towns ninetieth anniversary the Southern Utah Livestock Show and the airport dedication. John Brown leads planning with stock judging sales and banquet. A water carnival rodeo aquatic events and dance follow. An air show and dedication on Sunday will draw pilots from Utah and Nevada with mass formation flyovers and pruebas of aerial feats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar City
Livestock Association
Utah
Brown
Paul Hill
Saugus
California
den - Ali
Wild Life Federation
American Legion
Nevada
Cedar Canyon
State Aeronautics Commision
East Ward Primary Association Calls Kids to Meeting
East Ward Primary Association officers announced regular meetings start next Tuesday at 4 pm. All children should attend as promotions will take place. Also notes include Miss Aston Gurt visiting Salt Lake City with her brother Errald in the U S Army at Fort Douglas and varios visits by local families to Las Vegas and Boulder City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Ward Primary Association
Aston Gurt
Salt Lake City
Errald
U.S. Ary
Fort Douglas
State Fair Utahs 1941 showcases prosperity and prizes
Utahs 1941 state fair will run September 20 to 27, highlighting exceptional crop and livestock yields and rising prices. The eight day expo features hundreds of agricultural and livestock exhibits, liberal premiums totaling in the thousands, and prizes including trips to national conventions and cups. Youth and 4-H activities receive strong support with many contests and cash awards, while the women’s department offers extensive needlework and cooking displays. Continued on back page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Atair Association
State Capitol
Agricultural Department
Farmers of America Rendezvous
Chicago
F. A
Johanna Youngdale
Doe Deer Hunting Proclamation Issued in Utah
A Utah proclamation authorized removal of 23 500 deer this year by the Big Game Central Board. It outlines antlerless deer seasons, permit areas, and fees for residents and nonresidents, with application methods, districts, and deadline details for the 1941 season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
State
Big Game Central Board
Falcows
Wereas
State Game Refuge Committee
Boans
Big Game Control
Board of Big Game Control
Wildcat Pass
Fremont- Dog Valley
Ten Mile Creek
Junction
Ten Mile
End Cottonwood
Sevier and
Beaver River
Mt. Belnap
Fish Creek
Indian Creek
Wildcat Creek
Pine Creek
Atuh
Utah State Fish and Game Department
Permstat
Fishlake
Dixie
IML
Esch
Utah Calls September 17 Registration For Civil Defense
Governor Maw announces statewide civilian defense registration on September 17 1941 to organize all Utah citizens for defense duties via county councils and designated local groups. Defense Week September 14 to 20 aims to mobilize councils and explain programs through churches clubs and civic groups. The Civitan Defense Movement coordinates housing and care for alcoholism defense workers and will expand with county councils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Herbert B. Maw
State Council of Defense
Civitan Defense Movement
Azlcohal
Parowan Stake Primary Harvest Day Highlights Exhibits and Prizes
The Parowan Stake Primary Harvest Day in the Parowan ward chapel featured music and stories, with wards presenting operettas and exhibits. Awards went to Ward No. 10 Parowan West for first place with 80 points and $3, followed by Ward No. 5 Parowan East with 75 points and $2, and Ward No. 7 Parowan Ah was third with 60 points and $1.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parowan
Parowan Hox
Aed
Marjorie Goes
Cedar Second Ward
Summit Ward
Cedar 4Th Ward
Parowan East Ward
Enoch Ward
Relief Society
Ward No
Parowan West
Ward
Parowan East
Paargonah
Cedar
Enoch
Yda Burton
Gayle Morn
Stske
Alice Garner
Winell Dalley
Berniece Evans
Fern Wiltsey
Grace Burt
Ethel Robb
Verena Decker
July Bastian
New Name Given To WPA Canning And School Lunch Projects
The WPA Canning and School Lunches Projects are now known as Community Service Programs and will continue for four more weeks. They seek contributions of produce and labor from parents and individuals to support school lunches starting mid October. Contact Mrs Leone Lyman for appointments. Marlo Topham was named Superintendent of Light Construction for WI district, replacing Bill Lamb. duties include oiling and small highway construction projects. A trip to Salt Lake City by Mr and Mrs Loy Crawford and others arranged a deed for part of the Parowan Seminary lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
Leone Lyman
Mabel M. Williams
Marlo Topham
State Engineering Commission
Bill Lamb
State
Millard
Beaver
Tron
Washington
Matlo
Loy’ Crawford
Messrs
Willy Adams
W. Clair Rowley
Salt Lake City
Parowan Seminary
Baise
Mr. Crawford
New Road Construction in Parowan Canyon Progress
A new road is under construction in Parowan Canyon from Vermilion Castle Forest Camp to the Yankee reservoir. Plans call for a usable grade to the Vermilion Castle camp with the route along the creek’s west side and across to Bowery valley, then along the north creek side to the Hog's Back and Vermilion Castle. The project aims to avoid frequent storm crossings, improve spring and fall access, and allow auto travel to reach the Yankee dam without creek crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermilion Castle Forest
Yankee Reservoir
Vermilion Castle Camp
Ed Ward Flat
Bowery Valley
Vermilion Castle
Yankee Dam
Primary Work Strengthens Stake Organization Goal
A fragment notes a push to enhance the Primary in this Stske as a bigger and stronger organization than ever before, reflecting effort and ambition behind the move.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ily Council
J. S. Hyat
Mrs. Hyett
Emma Davis
Wim. Morell Garrett
Exas
East Ward
John H. Miller
Ted Miller
Mabel M
William
la Rae
Las Vegas
Bob Miller
Tme
Boulder Dar
Leonard Orton
Ems Orton
Parowan Canyon
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