Geologist forecasts a bright Milford agricultural future
Dr. F E B Dode, noted agricultural geologist, told Milford Lions Club that with soil study and development, Milford can become a premier agricultural center. He cited local soil fertility deep artesian waters and rail links to Salt Lake City and Los Angeles as key factors. He predicted growing markets in southern California and a valley as fertile as Utah’s best.
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F. E. B. Dode
Milford
U. P
Utah
California
Salt Lake
Los Angeles
W. H. Smith
Dr. Dade
Whig-Not Service Station Plans Gas and Tire Sale
A joint plan by Aaron E and local Willys and Whippet dealer Bert Wynaught offers fifty gallons of gas with the purchase of a new or reconditioned Mr. Smith car. The promotion runs through August, with tire and tube sale added. Wynaught promotes the scheme with bold lettering on the Williams building.
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Aaron Ewith
Willys and Whippet
Bert Wynaught
Mr. Smith
Prominent Railroad Employees Visit on Wednesday
Among the prominent railroad employees that were here Wednesday are Geo M Haley, C S Duncarry, W L Holland and P F Durham.
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Railroad
Geo. M. Haley
C. S. Duncarry
Wv. L. Holland
P. F. Durham
Milford Pool Opens Soon at Bowmen Farm
Henry Bowman has built a clay bottom pool on his farm in Milford with help from the local boy scouts. Drilling for a water supply is underway, and the pool should open to the public early next week. Bowmen is praised for donating time labor and money to help local children swim.
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Milford
Henry Bowman
School dads buy stage curtains for three high schools
The three county high schools will receive new stage curtains funded by the Board of Education. S. C. Buschmeier arranged purchase from Van Wie Mansfield studios in Portland. Milford high will get dark green velour, Beaver’s dark tan, and Minersville red curtains, totaling 3600 in equipment.
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Board of Education
S. C. Buschmeier
van Wie- Mansfield
Portland
Milford High School
Beaver
Minersville
Burton Backs Convention Results in Fifth Judicial District
Judge Thomas H. Burton praises the Fifth Justicial District Convention and pledges full support to party nominees. He notes 12 6 years on the bench, plans to return to Nephi law practice, and thanks supporters from Nephi City Juab County and Iron County delegates. The race includes Beaver father and son Murdocks on opposite tickets and Iron County delegates shifting votes to Cox. The Republican nominee is described as one of the district’s youngest at 34 with strong legal training.
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Thomas H. Burton
Fifth Judicial District
Nephi City
Juab County
Nephi
Utah
Iron County
Cox
Beaver Copper Mines Hints at Rich Ore Bed Near Tunnel
A Beaver Copper Company stockholder letter reports 18 inches of manganese with silver and lead values found in holes near the tunnel, signaling a potential large ore body at depth. Manager A J McMullen notes 180 feet driven from the main drift and 360 feet depth to the vein, with high grade ore developing on the 100 foot level and surface sampling returning 44 ounces of silver, 71.6 percent lead and 14.60 dollars per ton in gold equivalent.
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Beaver Copper Company
A. J. McMullen
Stuik
Western Mineral Survey
Beavers County Delegation Fractures Over Nominating Fight
In Beaver County the split delegation weakens the political impact as western delegates back Burton and Larson. Leroy Cox campaigns with Senator Hirochi and Albert Miller, while veterans in shirt sleeves push seasoned influence over the convention.
Flower Show at Social Hour Club Hosts Exhibition
The Social Hour Club hosted a largely attended session at the Bert Russman home with a flower show planned for August 16 at the Club House. Members exhibited five classes including potted plants and bouquets, with prizes for first and second in each, and special guests Lee Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Lew Mar Price attended.
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Bert Russman
Social Hour Club
Fife
Lee Brown
Lew Mar Price
Gladys Gospill
Mittora Post 16 Discusses Park Plans and Social Events
Mittora Post 16 American Legion met at Leroy Luken's home two miles south of town to settle finances and discuss a city park project. Members suggested several sites but no action was taken yet. A dance and a Hanging Rock Park corn roast were approved. Delegates may attend the Salt Lake City state convention. The meeting closed with a smoker and a large turnout.
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Legion
The
Salt Lake City
Bungalows Rise at Hospital Corner Under Beaver Contractor
At the Main street hospital corner George Kelly of Beaver directs rapid progress on six new bungalows for Milford. Four cottages have plastering done, with completion expected in ten to twelve days. The homes will be stucco with composition roofing. Mrs. Mattie Ferguson is overseeing the project.
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Hospital Corner
Main Street
George Kelly
Beaver
Milford
Mattie Ferguson
Telluride Power Extends Line to Mines
The Telluride Power company installed an extension to the Cave Mine in the Mineral Range east of town. Last week connections were completed to the Plumbie Mines located northwest of Telluride.
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The
Telluride Power Company
Cave
Mineral Range
Plumbie
Nomination Drama As Fifth Judicial District Chooses Nominees
In Milford, Leroy Cox of St George and A L Larson of Delta win through a multi ballot convention for district judge. Parallel effort selects T Burton for district attorney after three ballots as Republicans convene at Odd Fellows hall. Delegates and committees named, voting by lot debated, meeting begins 2 pm with Dennis Wood presiding.
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T. H. Burton
Nephi
George Lunt
Cedar City
Fifth Judicial District
Odd Fellows Hall
Milford
Leroy H. Cox
St. George
A. L. Larson
Delta
William L. Hardy Dies in Compton California
Milford mourns the death of William L. Hardy at his Compton California home aged seventy three. Born in Coyote Utah he moved to Milford from Marysvale and ran a garage and skating rink. Survived by widow and four children Loren J Elmer Milo and Mrs D Mitchell Coon all of Compton. Funeral services were held yesterday in Compton.
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Milford
William L. Hardy
Compton
California
Mr. Hardy
Coyote
Piute County
Utah
Marysvale
Loren J
Elmer
Milo
D. Mitchell Coon
Republicans Name Delegates At Milford Precinct Caucus
Republicans of the Star voting precinct held a caucus at the Odd Fellows hall in Milford to select delegates for the Judicial Congressional and State conventions. For the judicial meet George Jefferson Gene Kirk and Henry Bowman were chosen with alternates Joseph Hanlon Md Peterson and E R Smith. The same delegates will represent the precinct at the Congressional and State conventions in Ogden next Wednesday and Thursday with George Jefferson Charles Decker and J L G Clay as delegates and Joseph Hanlon Tom Martin and Gene Kirk as alternates.
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Star
Odd Fellows Hall
Milford
George Jefferson
Gene Kirk
Henry Bowman
Jos. Hanton
MD Peterson
E. R. Smith
Ogden
Chas. Decker
JL. G. Clay
Joseph Hanlon
Tom Martin
Harold Teen comes to Orpheum Theatre for special run
Manager S C Buschmeier announces Harold Teen film at the Orpheum with urgent express delivery. Carl Ed praised the production from Chicago and credited Leroy with direction and Arthur Lake as the on screen Harold, noting its realism and emotional depth.
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S. C. Buschmeier
Orpheum Theatre
A. A. Hillary
Express Company
Harold Teen
Carl Ed
Flaming Youth
the Oriental
Chicago
Harold
Leroy
Arthur Lake
State Legion Convention Attendees Named
The Salt Lake State Convention of the American Legion will include Dr. and Mrs. C. Parrish, Mr. and Mrs. Lew, Mr. L. Edwards and Don Pocock, Alvin J. Baker, L. Fourner, Wallachuteen, Lee Brown, and Bert Creamery, each holding twenty five percent interests in Parrish Musamin. travel plans were limited by arrangements.
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The
American Legion
Salt Lake
C. BR. Parrish
M. P. Lew's
L. Edwards
Don Pocock
Alvin J. Baker
L. T Fourner
Wallachuteen
Lee Brown
Bert
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Lune Hoor
Mr. Webb
Gordon Jewelry
Henry Jennings
Jack Noorda
L. G. Clay
Iith
M. P. Lewis
C. R. Parrish
South Milford
Tah
Royal Club
Skinnay
Murdocks
O. A
Abe
Millard
Beaver County
Burton
Larson
Albert Miller
Leroy Cox
Senator Hirochi
Hurricane
Fred O'Leary, Jr
Russman
Sautter
Lucille Franke
Bert Lewis
Telluride
Reroy Luken
Milford Farmer
Legionaire
Delta American Legion
Milford Post
Luken
Lunt
Dogen
Dennis Wood
John P. Fuller
Ion County
G. W. Carter
Albert E. Miller
Washington County
E. Clark Collister
Millard County
E. Stanley Tattersall
Reed Smoot
Hirschi
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Iron
Washington
Meaver County
Hitachi
Miller
Baker
Junn County
Collixter
Washington Mocory
Farnsworth
Steele
Thy Burton
W. J. Higpins
Leroy Hw, Cox
A. Murdock
Higpins
Murdock
Juab
Waslington
Buktow
Heaver County
Isauc
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Teaver
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