Squabble Over Colorado River Plan Spurs Partisan Clash
Milford News reports a heated fight over the Colorado River Upper Basin project with Senator Watkins pressing administration action and facing opposition from Congressman Granger who calls the move political. The letter notes local chatter about the Milford high school band under Jerald J. McDermott, vandalism cases, and a civil service exam at Beaver High School for typist and stenographic jobs, while a Grade School band performance and community letters are mentioned.
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Colorado River
Watkins
Granger
Utah
Colorado
Milford High School Marching Band Delights Locals
Milford High School Marching Band performed on Main Street for patrons on successive evenings, showcasing peppy marches and intricate formations under instructor Jerrald J. McDermott. A concert at the auditorium Thursday features chorus, with a small admission fee to cover trip expenses, and a Music Festival in Beaver Saturday includes Milford at 1:20 p.m. and marching at 4:15 p.m.
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Main Street
Milford
Jerald J. McDermott
Milford High School
High School
Jerrald J. McDermott
McDermott
Beaver
Famous Writer Kathleen Norris to Speak in Utah
Renowned novelist and short story author Kathleen Norris will visit Utah May 6 to 8 to address women at gatherings in Salt Lake City Provo Brigham City Ogden and Logan under the auspices of the Four Seas Women’s Committee.
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Kathleen Norris
Utah
Salt Lake City
Provo
Brigham City
Ogden
Logan
Women’s Responsibility Highlighted in Crivacde for Victory
Coed Government communities plan the statewide Crivcade for Victory program with Mrs Norris visiting the UK. Mrs Joep Wirthlin of Salt Lake City, a State Chordimling Committee member, hails Norris as delivering an inspiring message for all women regardless of political factors. She cites Norris’ work in California promoting active participation with men to condemn corruption and power abuses in recent years.
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Temres
Womnen
Joep &. Wirthlin
Salt Lake City
We State
Chordimling Committee
Vinni
Norris
Warthlin
California
Deon Lofthouse Wins 1952 4-H Union Pacific Scholarship
Miss Deon Lofthouse daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Lofthouse of South Milford won the 1952 Carl R Gray Scholarship for Beaver County 4 H club members. The $100 award funds attendance at USAC or BAC. Alternate was Dale Eyre son of Mr and Mrs Thurman Eyre of Minersville who has completed five years beef projects and shown animals at fairs.
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Deon Lofthouse
J. H. Lofthouse
South Milford
Carl R. Gray
Beaver County
Miss Lofthouse
Union Pacific Railroad
USAC
BAC
Dale Eyre
Thurman Eyre
Minersville
Cedar City
Hospital notes from Milford Hospital record major and minor surgeries
Warren Smith of Beaver is a major surgery patient. Mrs. LaRue Bown of Pine Valley had minor surgery on April 10. George Sears of South Milford admitted April 11 for minor surgery. Mrs. LaRue Stewart and Mrs. Helen Clements had major surgeries on April 11 and 13 respectively. Other medical patients include Ada Rose, Frances Hollis, Charles Jameson of Minersville, infant son of Cliff James, Spencer Whitaker, June Griffiths, Theodora Mendoza, and Potato Markeling Co. employee treated April 14 for an injured foot. Baby Albne son born to Floyd Bedingfield and spouse on April 15.
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George Sears
South Milford
Ada Rose
Frances Hollis
Charles Jameson
Minersville
Cliff James
Spencer Whittaker
June Griffiths
Theodora Mendoza
Potato Markeling& Co
Minersville Stock Show Date Set for May 24
Minersville's Beaver County Live Stock Show is scheduled for Saturday May 24. Howard Marshall president says the event, moved from April for better weather, will feature beef cattle and hog judging by George R Henderson with the US Extension Service and dairy cattle judging by LewMar Price Sevier County Agent. The sheep judge will be announced later. Officers and committees listed include President Howard Marshall and Manager Warren Hall.
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Minersville
Beaver County
Howard Marshall
George R. Henderson
Usac Extension Service
LewMar Price
Sevier County
Clarence Gillins
Warren Hall
Jeff Marshall
Wells Farrer
Beaver
Leland Smith
Thurmin Eyre
Frank Lewis
Legion Legionnaires Convene in Kanab For District Eight
The American Legion District Eight spring convention will meet in Kanab on Saturday April 19 starting at 5 p.m. Commander Perry Olsen of Milford post urges all local Legionnaires to attend as district officers will be elected. A 4:30 p.m. greeting by Kanab Greeters precedes the session with dinner from 7 to 9 and a post social afterward. Overnight accommodations are available and Milford members needing transport should contact Olsen before noon Saturday.
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American Legion For District Eight
Kanab
Perry Olsen
Milford Post
Osen
Kanab Legion
Kanab Post No. 69
Milford Legionnaires
Olsen
Specialist Gives Tips On Spring Cleaning
Home management specialist Rhea Gardner of the Utah Extension Service advocates a planned, sectioned approach to housecleaning. Daily tasks include dusting and organizing. weekly chores cover defrosting refrigerators, vacuuming rugs, and changing linens. monthly duties involve washing windows and polishing furniture. seasonal work targets rugs, upholstery, and seasonal clothing.
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Rhea Gardner
Utah Extension Service
Miss Gardner
Milford
Better Mitford Suggestions Open Reader Idea Series
The News launches a four part Better Mitford Suggestions series inviting readers to send in ideas to improve The OW How Town. Editors will follow up with civic groups and officials to pursue worthy projects, starting with Milford High and its need for a properly staffed library to meet Northwest Association accreditation standards.
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The
News
Mitford
Charles Huntington Laid To Rest In Beaver
Funeral services for Charles Allen Huntington 72 lifelong Beaver resident were held at the Beaver Second Ward LDS chapel with Bishop Allen C Reynolds officiating. Interment followed at Mountain View cemetery. Survivors include four daughters a son and numerous grandchildren. Huntington was born January 26 1880 in Beaver and died April 10 in Milford hospital after heart ailment following an operation.
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Charles Allen Huntington
Beaver
Milford Hospital
Beaver Second Ward
Allen C. Reynolds
Albert T. Smith
E. R. Jones
Milford
George W. Smith
C. Edwin Paice
Taylor Farnsworth
Mac White
Esta Cox
Anona Smith
Garden of Tomorrow, A Quartet, Consisting of Mrs. Cox, Mrs. Smith
Milo Baker
Kent Morgan
Mountain View
Arlo P. Messinger
Ray Cartwright
Therland Joseph
Albert Skinner
Elmer Roberts
Paul Smith
Aubra Skinner
Mr. Huntington
Joseph
Ellen Butler Huntington
Jane Margaret Tattersall
J. B. Smithson
Salt Lake
Les Huntington
Seattle
Navy boot camp graduates on leave in home visit
DeLayne Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Nils Johnson Daniel Blake and Jack Bockwoldt brother of Mrs Elwood Jeffer son completed basic training in the US Navy at San Diego and are at home on leave.
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DeLayne Johnson
Nils Johnson
Daniel Blake
Herbert M. Blake
Jack Bockwoldt
Elwood Jefferson
US Navy
San Diego
Milford 50-voice chorus plans May concert
The Milfordaires, Milford's new non sectarian singing group, will give their first concert around May 14 under conductor Aaron Hansen. Eunice Larsen is accompanist with Jeanette Stoker assisting on two-piano numbers. The group rehearses the Fred Waring two piano arrangement of Battle Hymn of the Republic and invites more Milford residents to join. They will perform for the LDS Ward Conference next Sunday evening.
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Milfordaires
Milford
Twila Abbott
Aaron Hansen
Eunice Larsen
Hansen
Harlan Anderson Wins Milford High Essay Contest
Harlan Anderson son of Mr and Mrs Eddie Anderson earned first place in the American Legion Auxiliary 1952 essay contest at Milford High School. His winning Americanism essay is published below.
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Harlan Anderson
Eddie Anderson
American Legion Auxiliary
Milford High School
Harlan
The Rights and Duties of an American by Marian Anderson
A civic appeal urging citizens to defend freedom through participation in elections and government affairs. The piece stresses maintaining a strong democracy and suggests forefathers’ dream can be fulfilled by ongoing public engagement and support for government.
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Marian Anderson
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