01 Dec 1955
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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1955
Page
1
Local item reports two truck license plates and one auto plate turned over to Marshal Wally Fotheringham with plate numbers SW 2943078 and 69121. Also found are a large stockman's knife and a ladies white kid glove set left in a gentleman's pocket at a party, and identified at The News office.
Students of Mrs. E L Smith will be presented in their annual Christmas piano recital at the LDS Church on Saturday evening December 3. The program begins at 7 30 p m with participants including George McCulley Elaine Schow Nidra Snelson Sendra Wilcock Lenna Galloway Linda Roberts Karen Thompson Elaine Griffiths Allan Mahoney Bob Merry Weather Diane Wilcock Margaret Ann Whittaker Mary Edwards Judy Wilenek Julie Ann McWhorter Patricia Walker Sue Ann Thormpson Susan Beard Nora Ann Walker Susan McCulley Bill Martin Mauri Rollins Harriet Cline and Gayle Edwards. The public is invited.
The American Legion Auxiliary will stage the variety show Yesterday at the high school auditorium this Saturday. Curtain falls at 8 p.m. A large cast will perform vaudeville acts band numbers vocal and instrumental numbers and dances. Mrs Mary Long directs the entertainment.
The Milford High Tigers host South Sevier High School tonight December 1 at 8 pm to begin the season. Tomorrow they face Lincoln County High of Nevada at Milford with many returning lettermen and a strong group of newcomers, promising a bright year ahead.
Mrs. Berniece Smith, longtime South Milford 4-H Club leader, was among six Utah Farm Bureau Federation leaders honored at a Salt Lake City banquet. The Beaver County group noted her nine years of service enrolling new members and guiding her club, alongside other local leaders Frieda Wood and Reva Albrecht from Minersville. The Smith family includes three daughters and one son active in 4-H.
Milford Hospital Board met November 16 at the Methodist Church. Supt. Jackie Williams said Beaver County Hospital costs average $13.72 per day, well below Salt Lake City hospitals at $21. Patients receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care daily. The nursing staff includes two registered nurses, two part time RNs, one licensed practical nurse, and four aides.
The Milford High School East entrance is not kept locked, countering a previous report. Custodian Bingham says modern panic locks allow opening from inside and students habitually use the South entrance, while the North-South doors create the draft and cannot be locked to block internal entry.
Rev RB Sherwood district Superintendent of the Nazarene Church will fill the local pulpit daily and Sundays from December 4 to 11 preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. on Sundays and 7 30 p.m. on weekdays with scenic slides shown before services. Rev R R Hodge announced the schedule and invited the public to attend.
A Town Journal piece extols Starke Florida using a town inventory plan to rate and improve the community. It describes surveys of 86 residents across groups, prioritizing a recreation center, and forming a Community Council to oversee yearly upgrades. The piece invites Milford readers to try the Do You Dare to Rate Your Town questionnaire and submit yes or no responses.
The postmaster advises three rules for timely deliveries: wrap securely address correctly and mail early. Use sturdy cartons heavy paper and strong card. Include return and recipient addresses inside and on labels. Separate local from out of town cards and ensure correct postage and sealing for fragile items.
The MIA of the First Ward sponsors a December 7 program featuring Beaver Stake winning roadshow and the one act play Christmas for Amy. Admission is 50 cents adults 25 cents children with proceeds for a cycloramic curtain. Event starts 7:20 PM before the PTA social at 8:30 PM. candy popcorn and root beer sold.
Local officials announced plans for a bigger and better New Year’s celebration with more noise and more fun. Festivities begin Saturday morning and run well past midnight, aiming to attract residents and visitors to the community event.
Miss Bernice Johns of Elsinore formerly taught in Milford schools and now teaches the second grade in Fredonia Arizona. She praises the town and the cooperation of local school officials and sends greetings to Beaver County staff.
A list prompts readers to circle yes on 30 or more virtues indicating town pride. Items cover postwar civic life from schools and hospitals to parks, libraries, traffic, volunteerism, and local governance, asking if the town supports growth and community services.
Charley Clements 81 a Milford native died at noon November 30 in Lincoln County hospital from causes incident to age.
Mr and Mrs James Mash and their child Rebecca of Salt Lake City spent Thanksgiving in Milford with Dr and Mrs Lloyd F P Kohler and Ned They returned to Salt Lake Sunday The Junior Prom is set for April 13
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