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Newspaper

Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1940

Page

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Parowan Club Hears Centennial Plans and Road Talks

Parowan Exchange Club members discussed Centennial Celebration projects planned with the County Centennial Celebration Committee. Ideas included road improvements to Parowan Canyon and Parowan Gap, a state fish hatchery, a homecoming event, an ox caravan to Salt Lake City, and an art center.

H. L. Adams Memias Parowan Exchange Club Sste Planning Board Parowan Parosan Canyon Parowan Canyon Parowan Gap Adams Jareaty Bear Flat Jengnhole Cedar Greaks Sugar Leaf Summit Canyon Adam Utah Gran Gap Cedar - Minersville Gap Perowan Wm. B. Palmer Here Salt Lake City Kingsbury, Hall U. of U Exchange Club Membr Ray Dramer Ivan Decker Exchange Club Road Committee Main Canyon Bull Flat Drylakes Moseman

Parowan Nursery Reopens With 28 Children Attending

The Pam wan Nursery School resumes activities with twenty five preschoolers under staff supervision including Mildred Haltermann Mala Memmott Isabel Polk and Ta Halterman. A weekly Parent Education program for parents meets Thursdays at 3 p.m. at the nursery to discuss child care and training with a special sewing activity planned for next Thursday to craft small items for children.

Pamwan Mildred Halterman Mala Memmott Isabel Polk Ta Halterman

Eat More Lamb Week Set for Sep 28 to Oct 5

James H. Hooper of the Utah Woolgrowers Association announces Utah will observe Eat More Lamb Week from September 28 to October 5. He notes Utah’s 2.5 million sheep position the state as a key contributor to the national sheep industry and urges year round lamb consumption to support farmers and the West. Hooper cites last year’s 874 million pounds of mutton, Utah’s market impact, and the broad share of lamb and sheep cash sales in the United States.

James H. Hooper Utah Woolgrowerd Association Utah Hooper West United States Iron County

1000 Utahns Now on Federal Insurance Rolls

The Social Security Board reports 191 Utah citizens gained Old-age and Survivors Insurance coverage as account numbers are assigned. Local manager Sherman J. Ruesch notes more young workers receive numbers, follows the 50 millionth card issued to an 18 year old in Philadelphia. Ruesch urges workers to ensure wages are on record. wage inquiry cards available at Richfield office. Mr and Mrs F Van Buren of Long Beach visited en route to Ogden to see relatives Helen and Veda. Garden in Colorado to join later.

Ora Utah Sherman J. Ruesth Social Security Board Richfield Philadelphia Ruesch Ride Fieht Mrs. F van Buren Long Beach California Ogden Helen Veda Garden Colorado

City Council Holds Two Special Sessions

Parowan City Council met twice in two weeks. The first session opened bids for painting race track buildings, awarding to Mesers Merton Mitchell and Whitney Orton for 48 dollars. The second session reviewed city affairs, including filing on a new power site to prevent outside competition. The council ordered a survey, considered cemetery gates, and granted Water Superintendent L Skougard a 10 dollar monthly raise for ten months, not in advance.

Parowan Mesers Merton Mitchell Whitney Orton Tabor Inter- Tasta Durham Mortis A. Halterman L. Skougard Skougard

Civic clubs plan Ruby's Inn meeting near Bryce Canyon

Garfield county director James M. Sargent and Ruby Syrett announced elaborate plans for the Associated Civic Club of Southern Utah monthly meeting at Ruby's Inn near Bryce Canyon National Park on September 28 and 23. President L. A. Wynaught called a special board meeting for 10 p.m. Saturday to decide organization matters and upcoming November elections with directors chosen by county. The 2:30 p.m. public session will feature guest speakers from national park services including Zion Bryce Canyon and Grand Canyon superintendents Paul Farnke Frank Kit teridge and M. Julitson, plus Newell Cook on fall鱼 conservation. A banquet will be followed by entertainment and a dance, and Sunday tour of Bryce formations. Ernest Mckelson and sister Glenn plan winter study at Arizona State Teachers College and Weber College respectively.

Garfield County Associated Civic Clava Utah James M. Sargent Ruby Syrett Ruby's Tn Bryce Canyon National Park L. A. Wynaught Milford Board of Diretors Esual National Park Service Paul R. Farnke Zion and Bryce Canyon Frank A. Kitteridge Grand Canyon National Park M. Kit Jullitson Newell B. Cook Ena Franke Bryce Seamyon

Parowan West Ward Carnival Aims to Cut Debt

The Parowan West Ward gears up for a carnival on Friday October 4 at 4 30 pm with a band concert by FP H S in front of the Recreation hall A pig auction a children s dance a fish pond ice cream and a chicken dinner from six pm anchor the event Proceeds target ward debt relief with last year s effort already paying 1400 and plans to clear 700 more The event is organized by a committee including Doxonon Adams Day Topham Taylor Stevens Bettridge and others

Parowan West Ward Ward FP. H. S Parowan Wilford Day M&rlé Topham Clifton Taylor Bain Matheson Jos Stevens Webster Bettridge Zona P Edna 5 Hateit

Parowan High Six Man Football Opens Season On Cedar City Field

Parowan High school starts its sixth man football season this Friday at Cedar City high on the latter's field. This is the second year for Parowan in the sport. Last year Parowan beat Cedar on their field. Cedar seeks revenge. Starting lineup includes Leonard Mickelson, Cyril Pendleton, Bruce Desket, David Tinteht, Grayson Gate, and Simon Denson. Home games also include Beaver, St George, and Milford with admission charged to cover expenses. Also noted are calls for two local boys to missions for the L D S Church and their destination plans.

Parowan High School Cedar City High Parowan High Parowan Rams Cedar Rhudh Tams Leonard Mickelson Cyril Pendleton Bruce Desket David Tinteht Grayson Gate Simon Denson Beavers High Beaver Netter Ward

Farewell for Temple Missionaries Planned by Local Societies

A farewell gathering will honor Mr and Mrs Ack Mitchell as they depart October 8 for a two year mission in the United States Temple area. Sponsored by the East World Genealogical Society with Charles Sampson directing arrangements, the event will be held in Ree recreation hall Monday evening. Stake missionaries will preside, with both local wards invited to attend the program at 8 o clock followed by dancing.

Ack 0. Mitchell Sth VS. George Temple East World* Genealogical Society Charlesl. Sampson

Funeral Services Held For Hilda E Rollins

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the East Ward chapel for Mrs Hilda Eyse Rollins. Bishop W L Adams led the service with speakers Nellie H Bentley S A Matheson and Frank Williams of Minersville. The grave was dedicated by James Eyre O Minersville with pallbearers listed and several choirs providing music.

East Ward Hilda Eyse Rollins W. L. Adams Nellie H. Bentley Sast Ward Rollins S. A. Mathegon Frank Williams Miners- Wille Adams Ward My God Ivan Decker Orna Johnson Orman Weight Ruth D. Orton Delia D. Marsden Karl David Matheson James Eyre O Minersville Mike Mersien David Richards Robert Fowler Catmon Rollins Golden Eyre Ruel Evans Toiline Memers

Pioneer Mill Tour Planned by Daughters of Utah Pioneers

The local Daughters of Utah Pioneers unit invites Utah Pioneers to a tour of Pioneer Mills and Millers on Monday afternoon. Meet at Creek south of Oscar M. Lyman residence at 3 o clock. A. Matheson will lead visits to the mill sites. veterans who worked there will share experiences. Those with cars should come prepared to provide rides.

Daughters of Utah Pioneers Utah Pioneers Pioneer Mills and Millers Zreek Oscar M. Lyman A. Matheson Ashord

Community meeting on nursery and pro school education

Superintendent N J Barlow calls a meeting of representative community people for September 28 in the City Council room at 7 p m. Parents merchants and civic groups interested in nursery and pre school education are invited to attend and discuss. Mr and Mrs Alvin Decker welcomed a baby boy born at the County hospital early Tuesday morning.

N. J. Barlow Tron County At & P Alvin Decker

Ranoff Runoff Election Set Next Tuesday

A runoff election is scheduled for next Tuesday with intensified activity across parties. The Democratic gubernatorial contest between Herbert B. Maw and Henry D. Moyle dominates the attention, while campaigns include Reese M. Reese at Parowen and Don B. Colton canvassing at the courthouse. The ballot lists Democratic and Republican contenders for governor, U S senator, representative, state offices, and judiciary, with party races shaping up ahead of polling.

Herbert B. Maw Henry D. Moyle Reese M. Reese Parowen Dan B. Colton Court House W. D. Hammond State Road Commission Herbert B. Maws Don B. Colton Reed Stevens U. S Oscar W. Carlson Philo Ty S Farnsworth Congress Walter K. Granger Francis Fowles Arthur Woolley LesRoy B. Young Supreme Court Harvey WH Cluff Joseph E. Evans Brigham H. Young Grover A. Giles Allen G. Thurman Melvina Herns E. A. Rogers

Red Cross Officials Hold Meeting Here in Parowan

Red Cross officials met in Parowan to discuss forming a local chapter under Cedar City HQ. Special field representative Mr Mounte and Iron County Chairman Mr Oberhansley heard local support and appointed Pred Lewis as temporary chairman to pursue organization. Parowan residents listed include LB Bennett Mrs Fae N Benson Maude B Parcells Wendell Bayles Clair Hulet Clair Rowley Arthur Teneph Will L Adams HL Adams and Robert Mitchell. Parowan students elect officers of bag classes Afton Jeanne Gurr named secretary treasurer of her freshman class Donald Cartwright named junior class representative.

Madison R. Mounte American Red Cross Tron County Red Cross Henry Oberhansley Iron County Chayter Parowan Cedar City Eunte Overhansley Pred Lewis Lewis LB. Bennett Fae N. Benson Maude B

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