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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1955
Page
2
The Utah State Press Association notice notes printing and publishing from Parowan Utah and shows second class mail status. It lists Parowan as the post office and dates the filing October 27 1915. The item identifies a local archival publication logistics rather than a news event.
Utah safety officials report April traffic convictions up 38 percent from six months earlier while fatalities fell nearly 30 percent compared to April 1954. Offenses driving the trend include speeding, red light and stop sign violations, and DUI.
If you are truly disabled for six months or more or become totally disabled later and have cov ered work for a substantial period, apply to freeze your earnings record. The provision protects insurance rights during total disability but not cash disability payments.
The Tele Phone Hour marks the start of its 16th year with a full hour radio spectacular monday may 16 in Salt Lake City. KDYL broadcasts at 6 30 p m featuring Lily Pons Jose Iturbi Eileen Farrell Brian Sullivan and Michael Rabin in a star filled program.
A June 30 1957 notice explains that old age payments may be refigured if disability began long before age 65, with no increases before July 1955. A Social Security representative will visit the Utah State Employment Service in Cedar City on May 17 from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The editors of Changing Times describe a new approach to help borrowers in small or remote areas obtain home loans. The program locates willing lenders for frustrated buyers when traditional mortgage funds are unavailable. It highlights insured or guaranteed loans from alternative sources.
Ed and Barbara Adams thank Mary Lyman for her defense of Parowan in last week's TIMES. Residents praise the town as the best in the world and urge more similar improvements, noting progress stems from a few tireless contributors and inviting broader participation.
The article explains a two form process for assistance through the Voluntary Home Mortgage Credit Program. Applicants must prove loan denial by at least two lenders and submit a detailed property plan. Regional committees circulate applications among lenders until a willing loan is found, possibly from distant areas.
A 4 H Leadership School for Iron County leaders is set for Wednesday May 18 at the Second Ward Church Cedar City. Afternoon sessions at 1 pm cover home economics projects with Elna Miller Amy Kearsley and Emma Nielsen leading Foods Clothing and Home Furnishings and Crafts. Evening program at 6 pm features a club meeting demonstration by Boyd Leonard’s Forestry Club and a talk by Amy Kearsley on the Role of a 4 H Leader inviting all leaders parents and friends to attend.
The note urges trying local flanging first and notes that personal credit and the property must meet FHA or VA requirements. It describes a program aimed at removing inequities caused by geography that otherwise handicap borrowers, highlighting the goal of equalizing access.
This week recalls the April 18 period when PHS students swept 10 first places at the annual High School Day held at the BAC. Winners earned $37 scholarships. Georgia Jensen won Essay, LeGrand Robb Crop judging, Clark Orton Poultry judging, Reldés Mortensen Sewing, and Della Smith Interpretive read.
The 1930 graduating class from PHS marked the largest cohort up to that time, highlighting a record turnout and a notable milestone for the school.
Miss Blanche Decker and Mr M D Monaghan of Baltimore Maryland were married that week. The notice continues on page 3.
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