26 Aug 1943
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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1943
Page
1
A playful note describes a Ruminator who plans to dream freely while minimizing effort, scatter bouquets while aims stay high, and occasionally fire a holt shot to watch sparks fly as they enjoy the moment.
The Salt Lake Tribune notes W. E. Vance, former Milford Airways radio operator now weather observer in Murray, won the monthly best short story prize for a second Trib une published tale. It also highlights Elinor Scott Mackey of Cokeville, a Wyoming rancher’s wife and Cokeville Register alumna, as a two time winner and praises his and her early literary promise.
The notice outlines upcoming changes to ration stamps in Book Two. Stamps R S and T remain valid through February. stamps U V and W start September 1 and expire October 20. Meats and fats stamps Red T U Vi and W valid through August 33. Meats change Aug 29 to Oct 2. Sugar Stamp II Book One good for five pounds through November 1. Stamps 15 through 11 used for earnings on five pounds through October. Gasoline Stamp No 18 A Book valid for four gallons through September 21.
A four week window from September 15 to October 15 directs all overseas military mail to be posted for Christmas delivery. Instructions urge clear addressing, strong wrapping, and labeling parcels Christmas parcel. Restrictions include weight limits, one parcel per week per recipient, and no weapons or prohibited items. censorship delays may occur.
A former Milford boy, Willard Scott, age 23, and later captain, earned a notable rise after enlisting in the Navy as an oiler and artillery student. He studied at the University of Utah and joined the South African theater, attaining the rank of First Lieutenant. The family planned a Salt Lake City relocation, with memories of Milford and a boy who pursued scouting and aviation. His father, a local figure, notes the rapid ascent and service in the North Africa campaign.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe housing and road work in the Hever area with mentions of a gateway and increases in local construction. Details are unclear but indicate early stages of development and infrastructure changes near Malt and surrounding villages.
The colors for je im the naval hospital at Seattle for a few days but noth ing to worry about. Jeme has shown progress since hie es lietment im the fevy about sly A. Stewart. They left Tuesday for Ben ver on their way to Salt Lake City for definite navigrmeant army servicn. They had spent weeks at her follow. Heit Indaetion om Avuruat panted thule non, Lieutenent Sneid lowe, who let Monday aecee by plaw for Dyershare, to rejoin crew members and flyime Gurtrves following a rare tough viet in Mitford. Lieuter ant Lewin, who la n avhgster area ber of the drew, was Accompassed rant by another member of thir re, the gamietant dinner, why fut flown to and from Onbklend, Calton for a plnilar furlourh eit, the the coves of making ite graduation fight prige to being awarded Hilt comimissiot ae a navi eter In the army air fares. Ca det Dawid Bud Wailer te Lowe Wook s pent a night in Cohum bin, Hout Omeliea and poo hore dave and nights io Macon, Georgi, where their plane wan hold Up on tecot of full one of ore of the engines, Thin made hire and fellow crew-regemrshry several daya tite In getting Smack to Honda Navigation school, near Soy Antanki, Toxam. whee yrrasty Hilon exorcli were to take plaice thin Thursday.
Former residents have four sons serving in the armed forces. Tur het, a former Bosneville Lumber figure, spent 18 months overseas with the 148th field artillery during World War I and took part in five major operations. Tur het and Mrs Turner operate a credit bureau in Logos. Mrs Turie is said to be related to Mo. Po A. Bingham of Mibfunt. The Turner family includes Byron Turner, 21, aviation cadet awaiting active duty. surgery cadet at Logan high. Marden A. Tarmit, 23, pilot in the Army Air Force. Newell, 8, and Maurine, 13.
The Utah state fair premium list reveals a distinguished panel of judges for the exposition opening in September. Utahns and officials from Iowa Kentucky and New York are named, including dairy, horse, cattle and rabbit judging leads and university representatives.
House to house distribution of pledges symbols and OPA price lists continues in Milford as part of the Home Front Pledge drive. Me E L Smith says the effort unites consumers merchants and government to root out black markets and price gouging while urging discussion with merchants and reporting overcharging to the local price panel.
Governor Herbert endorses statewide observance to recruit Utah youths aged 17 to 28 for aviation cadet training. Colonel Wright explains 18 is minimum enlistment, 17-year-olds may join in the Army Air Corps Reserve. A silver lapel insignia will identify air corps enlistees as events highlight cadet opportunities.
Fragmented OCR reveals a protest exhibition at Utah State Agricultural College with mentions of judges and regional figures. The item references plans around a display, potential retirements, and ties to Salt Lake City and nearby locales, indicating a period news item on campus events.
Sharp drops in cattle and calf slaughter in California during April to June, with total official meat inspection slaughter 224,970 versus 821,087 a year earlier. Calves fell from 123,643 to 90,867. Sheep and lambs rose to 782,370, hogs to 498,524. Cattle prices at Los Angeles Union Stock Yards remained steady amid tight demand and limited supplies. hog and sheep prices noted with varied ranges.
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