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Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1940

Page

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Parowan City considers traffic signals at Main Center edges

At the September meeting Parowan City Council discussed installing traffic lights at Main and Center streets and at the Yin and 2nd Nexts intersections. Council directed Councilman Adams to contact the Highway Department for signals and maintenance, noting benefits for schoolchildren and road safety and a non-wait yellow or red indication.

Parowan City Coun Dela Adams Hghway Joseph Parowsa Cty Ling Tan SS. Bo FRA Cay Parowan Cedar Sty Rossey Pedstriet WPA Hlerman Ray H. Andas Iend Center Creek Ree Obeeb Morris Wawlore

D U P Convention Held at Panguitch

The Daughters of the Utah Pioneers district convention met yesterday in Panguitch. Ten local women attended, with five serving as county officers. Musical numbers were provided by Eva Bennett and Benny B Mitchell. The group remained for the unveiling of the pioneer monument, highlighting Panguitch's early settlers from Parowan and Paragonah.

Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Yesteray Pan[guitteh Heaver, Kare Washington Garfield Iron Counties Téa Paxton Faee Benson Barbara M. Adams Jane Adams Mitchel Eve Bennett Eva Bennett Benny B. Mitchell Panguitch Parowan

Parowan Canyon Road Route Debated By Local Leaders

Local men including Mayor Arthur Joseph and J M Ward met in Parowan Main canyon to pick a route for a new road. They discussed keeping the canyon route, cross over near Bull Flat crossing, switchbacks in Skunk Hollow, or an east side path toward Jinny Beck flat, with survey work pending final decision.

Arthur Joseph J. M. Ward Jess Guymon Ivan Decker Karl Mitchell H. L. Adsme Kenneth Matheson State Highway Department Parowan Main Canyon Bull Flat Hill Dry Lakes Bear Flat Bull Flat Skunk Hollow Wilcock Canyon Dry Forks Wilenck Canyon Jlliny Beck Flat Dry Fork Jinny Beck Flat

Reception Held for Claudia Pendleton and Cliff Foster

A wedding reception was held Thursday evening for Mr and Mrs Cliff Foster of Cedar City who wed the prior Saturday in the St George temple. Claudia Pendleton of this city was the bride. The West Ward banquet hall was decorated with fall flowers. A program of music and readings opened the evening followed by dancing. Refreshments of watermelon grapes and wedding cake were served to about 159 guests from nearby communities.

Cliff Foster Cedar Cry St. George Temple Foster Claudia Pendleton

Exchange Club Meeting Set For Monday At Taylor Cafe

The Exchange Club plans a semi monthly Hinch con meeting at Taylor's Cafe next Monday noon. All members and others interested are invited to attend.

Exchange Club Taylor Cafe Psrowan Exchange Taylor's Mer Hers Bepul

County Schools To Open Next Monday

County School Superintendent N J Barlow announces Iran County schools will open Monday for both elementary and high school. Parowan High may delay. registration set for 1 a m. principal Fred Lewis lists teachers for Farawan, Cedar City, Paragonah, Kanarra, Modena, Lund and New Castle schools. First faculty meeting scheduled Saturday at 2 p m.

N. J. Barlow Iran County Parowan High School Paragonah Eardley Madsen Ivan Decker Martin Graff Mary Adams Fae N. Benson Sincgal Bennett Fred Lewis J Cedar City High School Tanthus N. Wright Pratt Berkers Zoe Palmer Clifton Chatterley Laverne Jones Floyd Stater Esther Hovey Eugene Jorgenser A. B. Larson Jay Nelson Helen Wilson George Moss Cedar Junior Kathryn Dixon Elaine Southwick Aubrey Lawrence Clea Bishop Frank Dalley J. ©. Haws Morris Buchanan Katherine Smith Mariam Luke Miss McCloud Elizabeth Foote Winnell Dalley Loatha Cartwright Dorothy McQuire Ethel Cunningham Leora Hunter Ellen Dawson Eunice Eshler Mattie Booth Arn’ Cartwright Bee Roberts Aston Preston

Idaho Falls Temple Day Declared For Parowan Wards

The bishops announce September 15 as Idaho Falls Temple Day. Latter-day Saints are asked to fast two meals and donate the equivalent to fund the temple in Idaho Falls. Fast offerings will be collected at the Sacrament meetings that day.

Paro-wan Idaho Falls Idaho City

State Fair To Set New Entertainment Record

Utah State Fair unveils two premier attractions headlining a grand opening September 14 for eight days. Flying Colors theater spectacle with 70 cast, 270 foot stage, and a R C A television studio will televise visitors on multiple levels. KDYL joins as co sponsor for a nationwide display of sight and sound amid Utah product exhibits and local family ties detailed.

Utah State Star Utah R.C. A KDYL Utah State Fair Association Exhi U- Tahns Mies

Yankee Reservoir Reopens for Fishing After Fish Die-Off

Deputy game warden Claude Macfarlane announced Yankee Reservoir would reopen to fishing on Sunday, September 8, after a closure of three to four weeks due to fish sickness from low water and low oxygen. About 8,000 fish were lost in two to three days, but cooler weather and rains helped the rest recover in good shape.

Claude Macfarlane Yankee Hayjie Macfarlane

Wards Open Social For M L A In Parowan

Parowan ward mutual improvement associations announce opening social next Tuesday at the West ward chapel recreations hall. Doors open at 8 pm with an opening program then dancing and games and refreshments. All members over 12 urged to attend and join the ward organization. M L A fees set at 35 cents for Sydney and 35 cents for men. A stake M L A convention follows on Sunday in Cedar City Institute from 9 am to 4 pm with board members on hand.

Parowan Ward Mutual Improvement Associations West Ward Nso M. L A Jydney M. LA Cedar L. D. S. Institute Stake Burton K. Farnsworth Elmer Christensen Young Men's General Board Verna W. Goddard Katie C. Jensen Young Ladies General Board

State D U P Officers Visit Parowan Camp

State president Ida M Kirkham and assistants Cummings and Olsen visited Parowan with county and local D U P officers. They toured the preserved Parowan Rock Church, praised the restoration work, and attended a tea at Ida M Paxton's home with a history talk and songs. About twenty ladies attended a luncheon after the program.

State Central Campy Daughters of Utah Pioneers Parowan Ida M. Kirkham Cummings Olsen Olacock D. U.P Burnham Parawan Ida M. Paxton Fae N. Benson J Mary B. Orton Old Rock Minnie A. Burton

East Ward Relief Society Work Meeting Announcement

The Parowan East Ward Relief Society will hold its regular work meeting on Wednesday September 11. All Black teachers from last year are asked to attend to receive instructions before work starts in October.

East Ward Relief Society Parawan East Ward Relief Society

Abe Murdock Dominates Utah Senate Runoff Hopefuls

In Utahs second primary Abe Murdock led a Democratic surge, besting Senator William H King and Delbert M Draper as Maw and Mayle move to a runoff for the gubernatorial nomination. Iron County shows Democratic margins while Republican competition tightens in Ogden and other districts. county totals highlight Murdock and Granger among top performers.

Utah Abe Murdock Wm. H. King Delbert M. Draper Herbert B. Maw Henry D. Mayle Dr. Maw Weber County Ira Huggins Ors Bundy Maw Don B. Colton Reed Stevens Salt Lake Dairy Company Colton Oscar W. Carlson Philo T. Farnsworth G. ©. P. Senate Mr. Farnsworth Walter K. Granger Lion County Livestock Public Service Commission J. Francis Fowles Ogden LeRoy B. Young Magrin Arthur Woolley Iron County Marvin L Jones P.B. Wood Warren H. Bulloch Raymond H. Lunt Cedar City Clarence Lamoreaux Joe Messer Will Samuel F Bud) Leigh Clarence E. Miller

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