Ruminatin Roundabout Dreams and Sparks Fly
A restless note on rumination and projection. The author toys with ideas of dreaming little, scattering bouquets while aims stay high, and sparking quick bursts of action to savor the moment.
01 Dec 1938
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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1938
Page
1
A restless note on rumination and projection. The author toys with ideas of dreaming little, scattering bouquets while aims stay high, and sparking quick bursts of action to savor the moment.
A poem describing a life of risk and perseverance. The speaker seeks triumph and disaster, urging to fight, save, laugh, and endure. It honors a fallible but steadfast spirit, loved by both men and women, who played the game until the end.
Curiosa Americana by Elmo Scott Watson explores the leap day superstition and the fictitious February 30 in leap years. It notes time meridian crossings, Pacific ship dates, and a quirky scenario about letters dated February 30 while joking about birth on a moving ship. It closes with a curious aside about mining notices for sale at The News office.
Fiona Bapiti Clay, daughter of Milford businessman L G Clay, was among five United Airlines crew and passengers lost when a Seaith-San Francisco transport ditched off Point Rog er about 85 miles north of San Francisco. Survivors included pilot Charles Stead and passenger Adore Edelstein. missing were Philip Hart Sydney Shonts Van Heflehower Fran Clay and co pilot Lloyd Jones. The craft ran out of fuel after a five and a half hour flight from Medford Oregon.
A Milford High School update covers remodeling talks with architect George M Welch and Superintendent Wittner aimed at efficiency, plus a PTA meeting led by President Milfred Ryan. Music numbers, home relations with parents, adult education, and a proposed parent day are discussed as the school plans an early finish on its building program.
Milford fans await a strong showing as Coach Floyd Kotter builds a lean squad from returning players and eager newcomers. The Monroes from Monroe High loom as a key test, with Kotter enforcing strict training that has sharpened team morale and discipline for the coming season amid waning local support.
Feature spread explores the origin of the American Christmas tree and offers a parade of curiosities. It notes Turkey's modern ruler’s death and hints at topics like Parton's "Who's Now" and a 2 foot snake tale, plus a quirky Adventurag's Club feature and an offer for brightening knives.
The Associated Civic Clubs of Southern Utah Bath County chapter will expand directors from two to three, adding county commissioners as voting members. All commissioners may attend meetings and cast votes. The amendment to the constitution aims for better cooperation and problem understanding across Beaver County and the region.
L. Koch, longtime superintendent of the Division of Grazing CCC camp at Milford, has left for Salt Lake City to assume regional engineer duties for all camps in the state. George Payne succeeds him in Milford. Under Koch the camp achieved a top safety record with no serious work accidents in over three years and completed a major range improvement program. Over 121,000 miles have been logged on the D-G car since August 1985 for government work. Milford residents praise his promotion and wish him continued success.
Mrs. Fred Cottrell suffered a broken pelvis after a crash in icy Cincinnati city streets while visiting her nephew in Bury Rogers' orchestra. She will wear a cast six weeks at Christ Hospital. Mr. Cottrell escaped injury beyond shock and accompanied her to the hospital for immediate X rays.
John Muir famed naturalist and father of national parks will be honored at a fete during the Cahoonia World’s Fair on April 22. Subseritte-Don't Borrow.
Milford Volunteer Fire department aims to raise funds by staging a December 14 benefit night. The event features a five-man one act and sketch, with Paul Blackstock guiding drama and school staff assisting. Amateur contest prizes are 3, 2, and 1 dollars, and all entrants must register at Dick's confectionery by December 10.
A double wedding update notes that on November 18 in Salt Lake City Mrs Rose Schow and Fred Hartquist joined in marriage. The tale also covers the November 12 Salt Lake City temple ceremony of Miss Sedgwick of Milford to Lavar Beckwith of McGill Nevada, with detailed wedding party roles and post ceremony receptions.
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