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Show Julie 100 PAROWAN TIMES YEARS of Use Ci , FfJ HISTORY OF PAROWAN ? i'y H D.t T DIM; Vtil.l MNK TIIIHTV Centennial of tho settleeneut of Pa rowan and Iron County our thoughts go inoiv and more to that noble bund ot pioneer who braved the winter moat, hardahlpa, iteuger and Aa ihe w com. uar many Imonvenlencaa to come here to establish homes and carve out a new commonwealth. A hundred years have come and gene Bkuot that memorial day whau they pitched camp on Center Creek )0 Ih StWl: So that all may have more knowledge of these Ploaeera, ao that we nuiy keep alive their memory and more intelligently celobi ite our coming centennial the Time ia printing m weekly inalAll i.euta the story of their cuming aad many activities aa cuAtalueu in the HiAtory of Pa rowan, aa compiled by Andrew Church Historian. Jens INSTALLMENT NUMBER TWENTY-ON- E n Ac ordlugly. about the two chiefs, with twenty-twof their braves, marched the criminal lo ihe spot appointed, armed with hows and arrows. eW told them that if they were our friends, they would leave their weapons at their camps ax u token of their sincerity; they were disarmed in a moment and two men wore appointed to convoy them without the Port. The victim was then stripped and lied to the liberty pole and with a raw hide lasso doubled five times received thirty-eiglushes, pretty well tucked on. lie was whipped by his own brother, the chief, who. while repeating the blows, said. "You would not hear, your ears were stopped up. Inn now I will open them, so that they will always stay open." He then told him that if be altempted to shoot our cattle in retaliation, he would kill him. We told the chief lo stop, 'hat we were satisfied. The pipe of friendship was then smoked, though previously a prayer was offered to the Great Spirit by one of their chiefs, aa An evidence of their Innocence of the misdemeauor alleged to one of their trlde. In return tor their prompt compliance with our request, the chiefs were pie ented with a shirt each, and the brave i witli bread. A great degree of fidelity in the performance of tin ir promises was never before witnessed among any of the Indians trlbles, and they testimony, and it was tnithy. They were strony in the Lord. They felt ignorant, but the light of the Gospel was luminous within them. They felt they had forsaken all thing for the Gospels sake, but not forsaken of the Lord, and that with all their infirmities, they were ambassadors of the Lord, and lawgivers to the nation: that their words will be life or death to those who shall hear them. On the 24(li we sang Adieu my dear brethren, adieu", ets., and after prayer. Elder James Itrown addressed the congregation. Tesxt The Gospel as revealed to Joseph Smith by the Angel of the Lord, saving, Fear God, and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgment is come; and worship Him that made and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of water". heaven Whilst this subject was discused, the heavens smiled upon us, and many of the brethren spoke after him of the joy and peace, and weakness and power and glory which they experienced; so that the tears ver, run ting down many eks, )d the season of love; even the first love. The brethren and sisters here via with each other who shall minister to our wants, and it is with difficulty that we get rid one to gratify the liberal feelings of the kindness of of Truly this is Zion, the pure in heart, and may the God of our Fathers bless them n hundred fold for their kindness to this Mission. sun-dow- Sf --I o ht VIIUI SIN lw PA ROW AN TIMES, PAKUWAN. year Flans For iinual ParoHan Slake art ('uillulHp Firl An evening of enjoyment uud pleasure has beep planned by the schedules for uux iliury organizations of the newly and organized Parowan first second wards are as follows FIRST WARD Tuesday, 4: p in Primary Relief Society .. Wed., 2: p.m Wed.. I Oil P m MIA Schedules Murk-H- a banquet room they will commence to serve the chicken pie dinner at ti p m and continue until all is served The picture show In the West Ward Chapel in will be in progress the Recreation Hull - modern dancing will follow. Ticket are $1,00 for Hit entire evening. The several wards are now being canvassed for the sale of tickets Proceeds will be used for Stake expenses. It is desired that this Stake party will be well supported by the Stake membership and all others who desire to attend are cordially invited Let us make this Annual Party an outstanding event of the year Craivsid Suudav .Sessions Hurd Announce Stake Committee for all those who attend the dinner picture show square and modern dancing on the evening of Monday (WAV Relief January I A StMond Week-da- .... SECOND WARD Primary .. Wednesday. C Tues Relief Society . M I. A Tues. p in 2: p m 7 :3U p ill . Bishop 1). Watson Adams of Ihe First Ward announces that Mrs. Louise Morteiisen has been named as president of their Priwith Marie mary Association Munford and Margaret Orton aa Counselors aud Veda Adams us secretary. Bernell Thales Brown und Eviyis have been named as counselors to Y.M.M.l A. president, Lolllii Orton. While Lennle Page and Golda Loader will be counselors to Mrs. Thora Lowe Barton, Y W MIA president Ted Barton and Uarn Page Verl Taylor in the Sunday School with laOtee Munford.. secretary. will assist Friday For Bon.Mm Infant Graveside services were to be held Friday at 2: p.m. in Hie Parowan Cemetery for Mark Eugene Benson, one month old son of Sgt. Wilford Eugene and Elaine Watters Benson of this City. The child died Sunday evening in Olympia, Washington where he has been ill since birth there on Dec. IS, 1950, and which was caused by a lack of development of the digestive system Mrs. Benson has been residing for the past several months while the Sargeut has been stationed at Camp Lewis with the 213th armored field battalion. The child is survived by his parents; by a grandfather, Roy Benson of Parowan; and grand Mr. and Mrs. Roy parents. Watters of Beaver. pre-nat- Mabel Wilcox has been named president of the Relief Society with Sarah Hulet. first counselor and Mrs. Ethel Hayles as Mrs. second counselor with Edna Brown as secretary. Mrs. Ida King has been chosen president of the Second Ward YAV.M.l.A. with Anna Stubbs us her uud Margaret Knight counselors and May Burt as tendance secretary. UTAH JANUARY at- Alton Peudletou has been named president of the Young Men. His counselors haven't been announced. Hiarv Of Parowan Pionwr Selected For H.IJ.P. Study C lose C ciilcuuial FvcuIn U-U- av of Ihe largest crowds over to assemble in the Parowau 3rd (East) Ward Chapel attended the fiual meetlug of the three-da- y Celebration here on Sunday. Visitors from many parts of the luter mountain west as well as those of Parowau and Cedar Stakes listen to addresses by lour of the Church authorities who atleuded ou the events Saturday aud Sunday. Admonishing iteople of today to adhere to the principals uud integrity of the pioneer colonizers of this Country. Elder Mathew Cowley of the Council of the Twelve said that we must be narrow minded where truth Is concerned He further stated that the best way to honor thy father and Ihy mother is by the deeds which we perform each day. Other visitors who addressed the meeting on Saturday and were Glen G Smith, Sunday grandson ot George A Smith, pioneer founder of Parowan and a brother of President George Albert Smith; Preston Nibley member of the Church hlstor ian's staff and author of biogra phles of both George A, Smith und of President George Albert Smith; and John D. Giles, ex ecutlve secretary of the Utah Trails and Indsmark Assn. Correct to the smallest de tails the parade which was stag d Saturday and which depict ed the arrival of the original band of setters to Parowan Jun 13. 1851. Three teams of oxen were among the animals which drew a large number of covered wagons in the procession. Men in pioneer garb on horseback walking and driving the teams women, children, dogs, cats and chickens all contributed to the reality of the event. The largest group to have One Continued on pag. four IS, 1951 Nu in he i Thri Many Former liiiporiaiil liPauiip Kpsidi'iiU Itolurii For CVIebraliou 4 a hid Uilli IlinekloA Ton iu III Al Although uu record was kept of the scores of visitors who n ntteuded the Centennial we have last week-enbeen stile to identify some of them aud etilist the assistance of our readers in further cele-bratlo- It: OO real battle ia promised lor tonight when the Ituiua tm hie a first class basketball team from liiiikluy High School on the local gymn floor ut vuo pin. A Although ilinkley hasn't won any of their league games so fur this season they have made We dont attempt to list all the two teams that beat them those from surroundlug CO 111 play right down to the wire. munltlea who attended, but Parowau ou the other hand mining the Bat of former resihas lost one and barely aqose dents who returned tor the afa one point win over Hea out Arwere fair HUhop and Mrs. nold Y. Stevens, Ml, Pleasant; ver. a team that hasn't won any Mrs Marie Smith, Mr. and Mra. of their league guinea yet Lalmii Hurt und Mrs Annie K. Coach Admits has lieon dril Joseph aud Mr. and Mrs. Hor- Ing the Ram squar every day ace Patterson. Heaver; Mr. and the pust week and they are I in Mrs Earl Decker and Horace proving with their passing and Burton, Pajrson; Mr and Mrs. shooting and should lie in ex C It Tinkler. Las Vegas; Mrs. lellent condition for the game Flossie Shiner. American Fork; The starting players for ParMr. and Mrs Ed. Johnson. Cowowan will be the same starter ley, Wyo.; Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Guymon, Lancaster, Calif; of last weeks game; Gurr. Mar Mrs Luella it Adams. Mr and Lyman. Chad Orton Whitney Mrs Obert C, Tanner, Atty and and) Mitchell, With Winter, Mrs. Scott Matheson, Mrs Dottle Harris. Evans and Kmninska Ward. Wlljium and Stella Mc- ready and able to swing In to Gregor LeFevre, Mrs. Mary Belle help out If needed Richards Tanner. Mrs. Dora H. If you can stand an evening Page, Mr. June Topham, Mr. of high excitement then lie on und Mrs. Francis Dalton, Mr. hand at 8:00 p. m to help cheer and Mrs. George Durham and our boys on to victory. Mrs. Melinda Adams Morris of Salt Lake City. -- From St George came Mrs. G. I). Hyatt, Mr. and Mrs. Byron O. Thornton, Mrs. Deslie Lowe Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Arvilla Kvtrndrou Hies In Sail Luko Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Ah Lott uud son. Elliot left for Salt Arthur Bruhn, Cliff and Clau- Luke r. early Tuesday after dia Pendleton Foster, and Mr. news of the death or and Mrs D R Adams. From calving Ruths mother on Monday Fun came Edward and Clrclevllle eral services for Mrs. By ten Rena Stevens Davis; George and were to be conducted m drop on Back Pagt Continued one oclock Thursday iu ihe Butler Ward Chapel. Iu runts Hav Al lli&li School Next Friday Mrs. Arvilla 8. Bytendrop, a former Cedar City resident died at her home in Cottonwood Heights after a lingering ill Friday, January 26, will be She was born Dei. 25, l9uo parents day at the Parowan at Oakley, Summit County, a High School. The following proof John Ileber and daughter been announced has gram by Kwommendat For Control Of particular interest to the Ions November 1st. arrived at Parowan City, and were invited by of Parowau is residents which the time Phebeth Ann President George A. Smith to tarry fourt days; during Evans Seymour. the P.T A. selection of the diary of WilShe graduated from South Sum we were genet-onlentertained by the Saints; our animals they iam Marsden, Parowan pioneer Of Parents will attend school on init High School and attended fed, washed our clothes, and furnished all the gratis that we by tlie Central Company Dau would have, to carry us across the desert. During our visit we The discovery of the toxic that day and the children will L.D.S. Business college. were invited lo enjoy ourselves in the dance. We had for preachghters of Utah Pioneers as the weed, haloge.ton, iu Iron Couuty remain at home. She was married to Lain forbe-fornever he observed that The schedule of events for Lewis and history of the year to be stud- - haa CTeated and Bishop ing prayer, 8reat concern a on Oct. 6, Bytendrop I 920. in ied throughout the organizewitnessed so much of the power of the Lord on the Elders. mong the jyestock men aud ag the day is as follows: the Sail Lake Temple. For many Hon and the month of Jan. rlcullural workers. Brother George A. Smith delivered an eminently interesting during According 9: A.M. to 9:30 A. M. Parents years the couple resided in Mrs Kate B. Carter, captain profitable adress to the Elders at this place. t0 stephen Brower, Co. Agri Cedur City where Mrs. Bytenwill meet in the auditorium ol the Central Company who On leaving the City of Paowan, the beautifully striped Flag, cultura, A(fent a L.areful 8Urvey where they will be given a drop wus active in Primary work Mrs. Gwen Jones, daughter has completed the history, states emblem of Constitutional Liberty and equal Rights was hoisted, jof sUeep aad caUle trails the The family moved to Cottonwood schedule of Ihe days asgon our errlval, as a token of friendship, and to congratulate o; Mrs. A. J. Dobrusky, left tout Mr. Marsdens story was west end of the County has been Heights in 194 4. There she was us on our departure, as Heralds of good tidings to the Nations Cedar City Monday, Jan, 15, by hosen because of his varied made the past week. On during of the Butler Ward president l'or in home in her lionoluthen his descrip- - a readio plane occupations; P.M. Class whither we have been sent. As its broad folds hung pensively Relief Society. report Monday he stal- 9:30 A.M. to 12:30 lu. Site on with tions of them so reluctance are the vivid planned that led that to date no trace of the spending work will be conducted. the Liberty Pole, as if to express sympathetic which the Sanints in that place give us the parting hand, while two days en route iu Los Aug they aptly portray t lie everyday 30 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Lunch Survivors, in addition to her been found had except life of a common man. Faith- plant husband include her mother, in the school lunch room they expressed great faith in our mission, we could not help drop- eles with relatives. the railroad bed in the ful to his church, true to his Oakley, three sons, Lain, Salt ping a tear of gratitude, as a tribute for the surpassing hospitof Beryl and Lund. 2:00 P.M. Meet in the school Lake forin a wise counselor, When we intertained. been then had Mr, with which family, ality City and Commissioner Jess B. Pvt, Martin Merrill County lias Marsden was first and auditorium for discussion of of Cottonwood Ralph and Albert foremost eign lands we shall romeber their kindness and often lift our returned to Heights, four to us recommenrefers Guymon school problems and a led Camp Lewis, Wash, a good American citizen. heals to Heaven for blessings upon them. daughters, Mrs. Ruth Abbott, dations for control of the weed a for after in a of week visiting lire by representative ijWo came to Coal Creek (site of Cedar City) Friday, the 5th Parowan with his wife and Paragonah, Wanda Bytendrop, Mr. Marsden was born in jun formuated by the Utah the State School office on Salt baby Lake City, instant. The same evening had a meeling with the Saints. Yester- and with Winona and I Hon of of the on the other Range Society 15th relatives and some phase of England health, as Larita Ann Cotton I day afternoon, we were Suited by President Lund, to preach, friends. Bytendrop, day of March, 1814. He was a Management. Dr. C. Wayne Cook health is the P.T.A. project wood two sisters, Mrs pra v sing and dance before the Lord, and truly we had a seaHeights, U.S.A.C. states that cotton spinner the He for this year. by trade. son of social exercise and pleasure. We visited the iron works. Eunice McGinnis, Salt Lake City the L.D.S. Church at thelogeton was first found in the Lunch will cosi 25 cents per Mrs. the but of Thelma Mrs. Barbara M. Adams has capital, At present but little is doing for lack Maxwell. Peoa, I 1930 where person. age of 25 and devoted himself United States in Summit County, three brothers, prospects ahead are cheering as Mesars. Snow- and Richards are been confined to her bed the o missionary work in his home I from southern Russia it has The P.T.A. urges all parejits Charles R. Seymour. Stockton, short lly expected to arrive with a large stock of goods to invest past few days as a result of and for some time. He convert-- 1 across Utah, Ida-e- d to attend as the days activities rapidly spread sufficient John Edward Seymour. Calif., in the establishment. There are nerve and muscle here complications caused by a seand baptized 100 persons be-- 1 ho, California, Oregon, Wyom furnish an excellent opportunity impetus to the vere attack of flu. and of the right quality to give a tremendous Portland, Oregon and Bernard I fore he came to America. While inK and Montana range lands, for cooperation and understand Seymour, Tooele and six work and endless quantity of iron ore of surpassing richness, 11 is an annual es that at Nauvoo his wife, parents, sis-plant ing between the parents and to supply the demands of this flourishing Territory, and many Continued on Page Four and several of his children teachers. and Ruth Heap Fender Floyd other countries. The representatives from the Bl5 resident George A. Smith gave the Elders a mission to preach and family of Santa Ana, Cal. died; but he crossed the plains with his four Board of Health will be IVew State two children weeks here spent remaining lately an ron discourse to this people and today it has been efficients Miss Grace Nason, consultant with Mrs. Lellon B. Heap and .and arrived in Salt Lake City, Mr. this others and Mrs. Hugii L. Adand missionaries the. accomplished. He preached to and she will show films per- ams and with other relatives Sept. 3, 1855. He later settled To family discourse. announce (lie arriinstructive proudly aud a truly sublime, prophetic evening in Provo where he married. iu Cedar City. taining to health problems. val of two new grandchildren It is the intention of the company to leave this place in the When tiie people began rais since the advent of the new and it is due to the saints here to say that their morning The Young Farmers Chapter SECOND WARD cotton in Southern Utah ing year-a- nd in other both of them girls. As places, be soon not forgotten. Most of the County officials President excessive kindness shall Brigham Young call-- 1 of Parowan is fortunate in hav-e- d SUNDAY SCHEDULE every are the-- have not only supplied our wants, but furnished a ConvenState A pink bundle weighing 6 tbs attending William io go to Parowan I ing two representatives attend-tan tion 9 to 9:55 arrived on Jan. 4 at the luxury which the dace affords May the Lord reward them being held in Salt Lake scho-sinc- e Priesthood a the set cotton iron up ling help training factory, leadership ( Des. News hundred fold is our prayer in the name of Jesus. City this week. Leaving Wedhe was a mechanic andlol being conducted at the Utah Sunday School .... 10 to 11 40 County hospital tagged for Forof Dec. 11. 1852) 2 p.m. rest and Barbara Adams nesday morning for the three-da- y cotton spinner by trade. But I State Agricultural Bryant, college at Sacrament meeting fete were County Clerk W before he All are invited to attend. of Midvalley. Ten year old sister for Southern I Logan from Jan. 15 to 27. departed Clair Rowley and Mrs. Rowley Utah he went to Salt Lake I e Virginia, brother Fernly, 9, and City Charles Dalton and Donald .Ben and his deputy, Miss Alberta in the Sugar House Ward J ren are the two young men who g tiny Zola almost 2. are now Comm Evans; Recorder, Mrs. Georgia he supervised the of I were chosen to represent the acquainted with the new making JAN. 19 .. Hinckley at Parowan B. Mitchell and deputy, Mrs. arrival. machinery from materials left! local Chapter. The boys received Show JAN. 22 .. Stake Day - M I. A. Ardice Williamson; Treasurer. Ismail It was Jerry Jack and Ruth at Johnson's the from by army Camp scholarships meet Clair Hulet, Mrs. Hulet and Com Scout ladership Aid Kendall Gurr representing the I Adams Halterman who received to foundation Sears Roebuck Floyd. 7 to 9 missioner Jess Ceramics class Parowan Young Farmers, Peter Guymon and Mrs. As Chairman of the commit the other pink bundle delivered At the cotton which I help defray expenses, Ht Gurr, E. Ray Lyman and J. JAN. 23 . Ceramics classes Guymon and Deputy Sheriff. he supervised in factory I Centennial by the stork at Davis, Calif, on for the three-da- y in tee Farmers The up setting Chapter Young Blarohl Mitchell of Parowan are JAN. 24 .... Veterans meeting Arch Benson. Other officers IJarowan, the first cotton yardlalso reports that at their last Celebration held here last week Jan. 5. This one weighed 7 lbs from Cedar City are also attend- made in the Adult Education Mending the Denver Livestock Carol territory of Deseret I regular meeting their recently T would like to take this means and will be christened Education Adult 25 beJAN. ing the Convention. was produced on Feb. 26. 1862. lelected officers took over. These of thanking all of the various Susan. Brother. Bill, age 2 pbow and Stockmen's tour Parents Day ing conducted this week. Their JAN. 26 like the new for the splendid thinks he will While in Parowan, Mr. Mars-- 1 were Earl Bunn, president; committees Mrs. Elaine Adams was call- den was Justice of the Parowan at Milford I Mans included in addition to when she gets a fine sister handled their respecjust Peace, Grayson Gurr, way they the Denver show, visits to JAN. 29 .... Ceramics Class ed to Salt Lake City Friday to a notary public, the Co. Record-- I Lyle Halterman. secretary-treas-e- r; tive responsibilities and to the little older. Paternal grandparCeramics Class be with her father. Chauncey points of interest at Greely, Colo. JAN. 30 and later when the cotton j urer; Lloyd Stubbs, reporter; public in general for their fine ents. Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Port Collins, up into Wyoming JAN. 31 Veterans meeting Sandberg of Hurricane, who is factory was abandoned, he en- - and Halterman also reside in Verl Taylor, activity support Adult Education Mario Topham man on on back Continued Back Par font On Back s HaJodetou PERSONAL e ,. NEWS NOTES 1 : , hal-join- 1 'r Arrivals Young Farmers Send Delegates Leadership School o : .... Attend Henver Livestock Local War-wher- Activity Calendar it toe gel-tin- Chairman Savs Thanks For 6 . . II . chair-Contlmie- d tao 1 |