13 Aug 1948
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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1948
Page
1
A special meeting of area Sportsmen is called for Friday night at 8 in the Old Library to plan protests and counter the State Fish and Game Board order to kill 500 does in the Mineral Mountains this year. If deer survival matters, attendees urged.
Ed T O'Brien director of Utahs Veterans Affairs urges Utah WWI and WWII veterans widows and dependents to file for unused terminal leave pay before August 31 1948. About 3 million dollars in cash and U S bonds may go unclaimed across Utah Montana Idaho and Wyoming after the deadline. The Army Finance Office reports over 109000 Utah four-state region applications processed with 17 million dollars paid since 1947.
Milford’s oldest resident Eb Tanner quietly marked his 66th birth anniversary at his Milford home last Sunday. He recalled moving to Milford in 1881 and noted others older than him may have once lived here, with his birth recorded August 9, 1669 in Holden, Millard County, to Ebenezer and Mary Ann Bigler Tanner.
Ed Tonner recalls moving to Milford with his father in the fall of 1881, traveling by ox team 75 miles over mountains in 15 days to establish a Milford County home. He describes early landmarks, population around 1883, and community figures, including Tanner and Smithson places, LDS church, and local businesses. He later married Sarah Ann Richards in 1894 and has nine children.
State Fish and Game officials report ongoing vandalism near Test Creek and Lost Creek stations. They warn sportsmen to protect private lands from trespass and describe recent incidents including deer thefts, damaged cabins, and a car accident involving deer near Fish Lake. Three men from Monroe and Tucfield pleaded guilty to possession of deer meat and were fined.
Milford Lions Club planned major projects for the coming year at a Thursday meeting led by President Sam Cline. Attendees approved a district meeting committee, discussed airport hangar and air line stop ideas, outdoor park events, and a recreation program for Milford children, plus civic steps to clear weeds near the depot and vacant lots.
Mrs Lettie Fotheringham joins Mr and Mrs O A Steen for a ten day journey in Yellowstone Park. The party travels from Bountiful and will explore natural sights during the excursion.
University of Utah researchers and Beaver County Resources Committee members will meet in Milford High School next Monday to review Beaver County resources and discuss county industry, agriculture, and economic plans. Local data on natural resources for state economy will be solicited, with a comprehensive booklet in preparation for national and world manufacturers.
A lively note introduces Reddy Kilowatt as Telluride Power Co's new mascot. The friendly, bright figure symbolizes electricity with a lightning body, light globe nose, and outlet ear. He promotes safety, wearing rubber gloves and appearing in ads and paper windows, guiding readers on how electric service eases life.
Dr Herbert B Fowler was named medical advisor to the draft boards of Southern Titah. The announcement lists the territory as including the Southern Utah Medical Association region in Beaver Millard and Iron counties.
Milford city council kept the 15 mill levy unchanged amid higher regional taxes. Distribution shifts allocate 1.5 mills to contingencies, 2 to streets, 2.5 to bonds, 2 to parks, 2 to public affairs and finance, and 5 to police and safety. Garbage control fees set at 5 cents monthly. no funds available for war memorial. 25 year franchise extension discussed, later deferred. Pony stabling permit denied.
Bob Murdock of Berkeley with his father Joseph and brother Gordon along with Fife Ogburn of Marysvale recently returned from a fishing trip to Wayne Wonderland country. Mr. Murdock noted the trip was enjoyable but required hard work for the fish. Beaver County Boy Scouts planned a Willow Lake camping trip for September 2 to 4.
City of Milford urges residents to spray DDT around homes and premises to curb a fly surge seen this season. The notice calls for spraying around cabbage cane, rabbit pens, chicken coops, and any area likely to breed flies, asking cooperation as winds may spread the insects into the city.
Beaver County levy approved at the last regular meeting increases taxes by 11 mills. Breakdown shows General fund four mills, Road fund two, Poor and Indigent 0.4, Airports 0.2, Weed control 0.2, and election expenses 1 mill. Primary election on September 7 covers Milford districts with District No 1 nominees Norma Walters H J Allens Roma Carlton and constable E B Tanner. District No 2 nominees Susan Glenn Eddie Leech J W Johnstone and constable Jess McKnight.
Deeds show transfers from Edward N. Morgan and Martha Morgan to Myrtle Waters and other transfers including Milford Investment Co to Charles Atkin and Josephs to Bradshaw, plus multiple location notices for mines near Milford and Copper Flat lode. Marriage licenses issued for Maurlin Mickelson and Anta Barbara Nielson. Max C. Robinson and Barbara Farnsworth.
Dr L A Busch Jr of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania purchases Milford Hospital and the Felt practice. The Buschs move into the hospital and begin minor remodeling with plans to expand patient rooms. They will keep downtown offices and office hours unchanged. The family includes three children.
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