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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1955
Page
2
The Parowan Utah paper lists the Utah State Press Association printed and published under Robert B. Mitchell as publisher and manager. It notes second class mail matter status at the Parowan post office with a date of October 27, 1915.
The Paragonah Power Project faces budget strains as city records show $235,000 estimates with $80,000 owed on the Red Creek plant. Councilmembers saved money on steel and cement, and officials express optimism the plant will pay for itself in 3–5 years. Completion of transmission lines and a spring system expansion are underway to reduce power costs, with Beaver and Telluride Power Co. context noted.
A reader defends Parl owan highlighting its bright main street new power plants a gymnasium a rest home and many homes. She notes crops growth businesses and amenities while urging continued civic support thanking volunteers Red Cross and local donors and praising town leadership and services.
The Red Cross Blood Mobile collected 68 pints in Parowan after noon Monday. Gratitude is given to the Parowan and Paragonah communities for their courage and public spirit in giving blood despite inconvenience. Organizers Mr and Mrs Howard Joseph are praised for soliciting donors, with many volunteers and nurses contributing lengthy, tireless hours. Special thanks to the Parwan Third Ward Relief Society for the canteen and to Dr Sorensen for his voluntary time.
Taxes due on several Iron County properties will be offered at public auction May 26 1955 at 10 AM at the front door of the Iron County Courthouse Parowan. Bids must cover total taxes interest penalties and costs with parcels including Parowan 5 W. & N. Fields Cedar City and Cedar City Sur sections and several described tracts. Provisions follow as per Section 80-10-68 Utah Code Annotated 1953 and Board order issued April 1955.
Paragonal news notes a series of visits and travels. Cyril Partner underwent major surgery at Salt Lake General Hospital with wife Della and mother in law Nora Barton by his side. Recovery described as satisfactory but influenza-like complications arose for Mrs Partner. Several Cedar City residents visited Salt Lake City or traveled to Provo Nevada and Las Vegas for family, schooling, and funeral arrangements. Families including Lunds Protheros and Listers are noted along with health concerns and travel.
Iron County Utah announces tax sale details for multiple parcels listed with section towns and ranges, including Modena Townsite and Willis & Geneva L properties. Amounts due cover delinquent taxes penalties interest and costs. redemption requires full payment to obtain purchase rights. County Clerk W Clair Rowley certifies the notice dated April 22, 1955.
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