Parowan Times Public Notice and Publisher
Parowan Times printed weekly on Thursdays under publisher Robert Mitchell. Preamble note indicates official notice page and local notices served by Parowan community department.
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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1956
Page
2
Parowan Times printed weekly on Thursdays under publisher Robert Mitchell. Preamble note indicates official notice page and local notices served by Parowan community department.
Classified fragment notes second class mail designation and postal rates under act of … seeks reader inquiry for inclusive pricing. Mentions Unity October 27 and Unity, Illinois. Includes reference to association and request for rates upon inquiry.
State Director CLineme A Anderson of the Farmers Home Administration announced this week that loans for constructing and repairing farm houses farm buildings and water supplies are available. Applications are handled through county offices with 4 percent interest on unpaid principal and up to 33 years to repay. Eligibility requires ownership of a farm lack of access to other credit and sufficient farm or other income to cover family living and farm expenses.
A frag patchwork column notes editors printing others’ material and defending honesty. Dan Valentine praises Mrs Adams on her 73rd birthday in the Salt Lake Tribune. Rosy thanks go to Roca Mitchell and Alice Halterman for daily acts of kindness to elderly residents, acknowledging small gifts and birthday reminders.
Report notes a chaotic graduation scene at Parowan High with several students struggling to finish. The unusual morning disruption included three boys still awaiting completion when workers arrived at 4 20. Local reflections question the emotional toll on the graduates.
A Southern Utah department store is running a large sale through June 2. The event promises notable discounts across departments and invites shoppers to visit the store location for details.
In a candid note, the Times reflects on a missing store name from last week and jokes about errors. Publisher Ed King laments lack of humor, acknowledging mistakes openly on a full page.
We note that Aird Merkley, editor for eleven years, has sold Beaver Press to Steve Williams of Milford News and may relocate to Parowan. Rumors say Aird could take over a Main Street business, and residents are urged to visit Ross Guymon’s Iris garden, praised as the finest seen, while contact with Mrs Gavinon remains incomplete.
The Times invites teachers and readers to contribute their own views. Editors seek more reader engagement by publishing occasional letters and opinions from the community, hoping to boost interest and a broader dialogue.
Through your columns I thank the fine women who arranged my aper house party on May 22. Mrs Edna S Hatch Mrs Libbie Mathe son Mrs Della Marceles and Mrs Eulaly Oliey formed the committee. They planned every detail with untiring effort and the occasion was perfect and fondly remembered. My gratitude to them and all dear friends who sent cards called or visited. God Bless You Every One Virginia Tiny Tim member.
The $100,000 Miracle Fountain, a Ballet of Waters, will premiere as a key attraction at the Big Top Home Show sponsored by the Utah Home Builders Association. Dale Howell announces the three week event at Liberty Park from May 27 to June, with admission 50 cents and prizes totaling over $9,000 plus sponsored items.
E Ray Liman spent part of the week in Denver on business. The trip included meetings with local firms and visits to industry offices to discuss potential collaborations.
Ward Robb announces a six week summer course at College of Southern Utah on Shakespeare taught by Professor Richard M. Rowley. The class covers five or six of Shakespeare's plays and runs 9 00 a m Monday through Friday with college credit or audit option.
Mrs. Lewis Dalton and her daughter Shanna of Norwalk California attended the wedding reception of Mr. and Mrs. George D. Merkley, marking a social event in the local community.
Jim Barton surveys a playful catalog of cafe regulars nicknamed as Swamies and Tea Room foibles. He sketches a parade including Darleen Dribble-drops, Harry Hog Collar Jr, John Gaspfirbreath, Bill Biceps Beetlebrow, nerves boy, Honest John, and Lushwell Wine, noting their odd coffee habits and comic flaws while praising customers as the nicest people.
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