06 Aug 1942
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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1942
Page
1
A fragment outlines a plan by a Ruminator to dream little, scatter a few bouquets, and fire a bot-shot now and then while enjoying sparks flying. The prose hints at a sarcastic, whimsical approach to aims and pleasures amid a stage of muddled intent.
Miss Doris Anne Murdock of Duchesne Utah writes a poem praised for its poetic arrangement of words. Roy Schomian of Unitah Basin Record sent it to Chicago. the piece honors the newspaper profession and print shop life. The printer's prayer envisions presses as voices of liberty and national spirit.
Mrs Marie Fouts stayed overnight with the William Bakers and left for Portland Oregon with Lee Baker en route to Ana cortes Washington for a extended visit with cousins. Corporal William O Baker and wife visited then he headed to San Luis Obispo where he is stationed while Mrs Baker stays locally. Betty Edwards of Stockton visited last week with her grandparents Mr and Mrs James Rollins. Lee will resume work in the ship yards.
An wartime procurement item summary describes war bond purchases funding weapons. It mentions short range coastal guns and machine gun fire rates, urges public support, and notes a ten percent of income allocation to War Bonds each pay period. The text uses unclear phrasing and noisy OCR.
A severe midweek flood hits Milford as heavy rain and hail overwhelm culverts under Union Pacific tracks. Main street waves and six inches of water flood Palmer Service Garage and nearby homes, with passengers and locals wading through mud. Historical floods cited include 1929 and 1994 events. remedy urged focuses on enlarging the floodway south of town.
Association leaders J. W. Humphrey and T. W. Jonsen visit the western territory July day to 16, according to a news release. They discuss metal demand for defense work, tungsten prospects, and ore holdings at Segerstrom mill north of Milford with 54 tons of ore weekly.
The 1942 Utah primary is set for September 1 with registration dates on August 11 15 September 8 15 and October 6 15 27. Milford precinct is split into two districts with local registration at residents homes. Citizens who did not vote in Beaver county last election or changed districts must register to vote in either primary or general election or risk losing voting rights without timely registration.
J. Muntock, a charter Milford Lions member and active community leader, was named Zone 1 chair for the district. The Milford area includes Milfont, Wetee Mielfinkt, Salina, and Monachute, with district oversight by Rodney A. Ashe of St Genege.
A wartime note from Sgt Clifton B.R. James at Fort Benning Georgia recounts life far from Milford Utah. He and others shift from horse cavalry to 10th Armored Division training in Georgia after desert and border postings. He praises home town paper Milford News and recalls train journeys through California Mississippi and Tennessee toward Fort Benning.
Wartime urges civic effort and responsible use of the telephone as a vital wartime link. Mrs. Nina Burger of Milford notes lines are busier than ever, carrying messages between government offices, military posts, plants, bases, and homes. Emphasizes conserving lines, avoiding party lines, and prioritizing calls to support war production and civilian defense.
The News features J. O. Paul of Gamble store promoting Pal a Pak insulation. He argues insulation keeps homes cooler in summer and warmer in winter, reducing fuel use and saving costs over the building’s lifetime. The piece notes many older homes lack insulation and could cut fuel and transport costs with proper installation.
The Methodist church opens a new playground funded by a freewill offering from Sunday school parents. It features seven outdoor activities including table tennis dart games croquet and horseshoes plus indoor games. Originating from the church, it welcomes all town children with weekly Friday open ground events and a small upkeep offering from non Sunday school families.
Salt Lake City picnic of the Milford Get-Together Club will be at Liberty Park from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday August 14. Mrs. J C Jeffers of Salt Lake City, formerly of Milford, reports the invitation extends to all former Milford residents visiting Salt Lake City.
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