27 Aug 1942
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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1942
Page
1
A fragmentary account hints at a reflective scene where the Ruminator contemplates goals above the ground, scatters symbolic bouquets, and watches sparks fly from occasional bot shots, enjoying the moment as thoughts drift.
A town scene shows a doctor debating scar visibility with a woman while a man complains of weekend plans. A local girl jokes about hats, and a boy asks for more bullets for his rifle as a clerk notes rising shell prices since the war.
Milford's new physician surgeon Dr J W Bergstrom has treated urgent cases at Milford hospital over ten days including two from St George. He performs eye ear nose throat work, handled two amputations from freight train injuries and oversaw surgeries for a facial sinus and eye cataract. Hospital reports two baby boys born August 18 and August 26 to local couples Ray Myers and Amos Jackson.
Army and Navy Air Corps aviators receive winter jackets priced from 18 to 22 dollars made of arachide leather with sheep fur. A 14.75 War Bond yields 25 x 10 units, funds essential gear for high altitude and northern deployments. Citizens urged to invest 10 percent of salary each payday to support equipment costs and aid American flyers in the war effort.
A Friday evening air raid drill ran smoothly with no incidents. The News observer noted efficient performance despite the absence of local air raid warden M H Pool. A large team of staff and volunteers coordinated sector reports, signals, and transport while outlining bomb hits and blocked streets.
Milford Red Cross asks volunteers especially women to sew or knit for hospital use. About 200 bed shirts needed. local leaders list production totals for 1942 including robes, bed jackets, blankets, and various knitted items, with Mrs. Rey Cottrell as production chair.
James A. Kelly of Fillmore Utah, a Republican candidate for state senator from the eighth district, is profiled with details of his birth in 1875, long Millard County residence, business leadership including Rolly Parking Co, and a history of civic involvement from city council to county board.
Rulon T. Hinckley of Delta seeks the Republican nomination for state senator in the eighth district covering Beaver and Millard counties. He visited Beaver county this week to meet voters ahead of the September primary, accompanied by Eldon A. Eliason of Deseret, a campaign organizer. Hinckley’s background spans public office as mayor and councilman, plus farming and livestock, church leadership, and a World War I veteran who served in Europe and belongs to the American Legion.
Price Man J Bracken Lee seeks the Republican nomination in the primary. Born in Utah in 189%, Lee is a Price native with pioneer family ties. A World War I veteran and member of the American Legion, he advocates sound fundamentals and practical reform for local government while outlining his county and state ties and past leadership roles.
Richfield Republican Frank G. Martines tours Utah’s first district as he pursues the nomination for U S congressman. He touts a long civic record, including four terms as mayor and leadership of the Association Clute of Southern Cth, all while serving without pay, and emphasizes public service above personal gain.
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Beavers county drafts to secure 16 men for September call. Names and order numbers listed show those leaving September 2 for examinations in Salt Lake City. Rejected men to be reclassified. accepted will receive 14 day furloughs after swearing in.
Mr and Mrs T W Haycock of Helper are guests at the home of their son Tessi Haycock and family in Milford. The elder Haycock is a veteran engineer in the Utah Gas route and has two sons in the army and two in railroad service.
A south Nevada rail crash occurred between eight and nine last Thursday when the eastbound Challenger struck a freight that had moved to a siding west of Moapa. The Challenger allegedly rode the freight car and drove into its caboose, injuring several crew and passengers including engineer Reyes and others, with hospital treatment required for some.
The Civic Clubs of South Utah held an afternoon session in Nephi on Saturday August 22 at 2 pm. Mayor Jones welcomed visitors and urged action to attract new industries while noting defense projects draw workers away. Reports on road funds delays, hazardous Highway 88 near Orderville, and local ore activity from vanadium and magnesium projects were given by Paxman and Shaw.
Funeral services for William Henry Pool eighty of Salt Lake City were held Wednesday at Larkin Funeral Home. He died Saturday night in a Bingham hospital aged and born November first eighteen sixty seven in Richmond Utah. He moved to Salt Lake City as a young man and farmed then ran a mine in American Fork canyon before retiring. Surviving are his son in Milford and family. two sons in Salt Lake City. a daughter Maynard T and Noel E Pool of Salt Lake City. Mrs Willa P Addy of Bingham. two brothers Royal G Pool and Chauncey Pool. five grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Wartime bonds are described as funding Army Mules and tractors for mobile units. The text notes the traditional Army Mule remains essential in rough terrain where tractors fail, supporting artillery and cavalry, and explains purchases help finance further mules and related equipment.
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