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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1944
Page
1
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South Milford residents report Mr and Mrs A A Jonty bought the old Dr Kotler residence and moved into town for the winter. Tro Community club met last Saturday at Carl Elmer home with a full turkey dinner served by Mrs Don Gliver and Miss Doris Torry to invited guests including Morgan Griffiths Obra Myers Parley Fisher Clair Gillins Kent Smith and William Baker. A birthday dinner for Henry Gillins 77 followed at Clair Gillins home with daughters Floren Binghan Aston Togers Sylvia Frasier Theone Moshar and several sons and their families in attendance. A Marine on furlough Jide Gillins Jendoxe Gillins and Bobnd Reed Gillins were noted attendees.
Val Thompson son of Mr and Mrs Earl Thompson returns from England after 35 missions as a B 17 bomber crewman earning several valor medals. Miss Hornton Bradshaw and Miss Mali Griffiths visit, Mr and Mrs Glaude Myers of Craig Colorado visit relatives. Dear Thompson recently discharged after 21 months with the service. Evening includes Bunka games and music for Gleaner AP Men groups at the Thompson home.
A war era appeal urges American hospital members to support frame transport, tools, and instruments funded by War Bond dollars. It asks how many will succor and how many will not return, stressing daily conduct can hasten victory. Donate via Bay Mort War Bonus.
The Milford Lions Club resumes activity with a second meeting at Milford cafe. Plans set to meet twice a month on the second and fourth Thursdays. Guests include First Lieutenant David S Williams Jr a B 17 navigator and Milford principal Ben Hillman.
CAP training boosts success in army flying schools with only three of the young Americans failing out among those who took the program and 23 percent of nonparticipants not making the grade. Utah CAP intelligence officer Gaytam Tracy R. Welling spoke to Panthonich school pupils in Salt Lake City, noting local plans to organize a Milford CAP class with Captain Wellin and Gordon Hoxsie coordinating talks and ground courses to prepare youths for two army ground courses before air training.
In line with a state plan of the American Legion Auxiliary the local unit sponsors a drive to gather articles for veterans hospitals to aid rehabilitation. Boxes in local stores collect items like leather purses sheet music musical instruments beads shells raffia tools yarn magazines cork wood old jewelry scraps and more to support craft and wood projects for patients.
A Utah state bureau report to the USDA extension service notes below normal range feed and water supplies on winter desert sheep ranges due to drought in October and earlier fall. November precipitation may improve water and forage. cattle and sheep averaged good condition through October thanks to hay and home-grown feeds. Feeding operations in Sanpete and Sevier counties are expected to continue near last year’s level with sufficient supplies in most areas.
J Albert Muir was reelected to the Heaver county Board of Education representing Perriect No 2. The May election had no opposition and he will serve a five year term under the current system. The article notes no changes to the existing election practices.
Colorful Milford report highlights several servicemen arriving back from diverse theaters. Staff Sergeant Val E. Thompson and Staff Sergeant Gerald “Zeke” Hickman completed 35 combat missions, earning Air Medals and Distinguished Flying Crosses. Other families rejoice as Isadore Gitlins, Clifton B. James, and additional relatives send word of safer sailings, hospital transfers, and reunions with loved ones across New Jersey, New York, and Europe.
Utah OPA director H Grant Ivins says the agency will reorganize the Beaver war price and rationing board after a meeting with former chairman William Willden and member William A Firmage. Ivins cites misinterpretations of rationing rules and the need for fair commodity distribution across the state.
The report details a Wenatchee family connected to military service with members stationed in Ephrata and California, Louisiana, Texas, and New York. It notes future moves for training at Sheppard Field Texas and Alexandria Louisiana, plus subscriptions to The News and various military affiliations and addresses among relatives.
George A Waite 92 died in Provo Hospital after a long life as prison and area operator. He earned local fame in Mitford valley and was long active in Covenant Lodge No 526 Chicago. Survived by daughter Helen Josephine Seigel of Chicago, body to be taken there for services and interment.
Dern Curven, son of Mrs. Freda Qutzon, recently returned home from a Buffalo visit before roaming to Milford. He plans to attend the University of Utah in Salt Lake City for army aviation engineering, continuing studies after Montana State College in Bozeman.
Private Gilbert A McCulley writes from somewhere in Germany in October 1944 to relatives in Las Vegas Nevada. He mentions receiving a letter and notes the ongoing unit movements. The fragment describes wartime correspondence and mum on specifics.
The notice outlines new stock of farm trees for wind breaks and shelter belts, including Ponderosa pine, Blue spruce, and various hardwoods. It lists delivery via Extension service and orders through county agents, with emphasis on suitability for dry soils, wind resistance, and durable fence posts.
The Med school auditorium hosts a patriotic choral concert Wednesday December 18 at eight. Multiple choral groups perform under Principal Kernath Farrer with red white and blue decor and gowns from the California Foy unl Gown company. Admission only at the door and a drive to support the ALP hoya fonKonnowN? The program includes Milfort High school tunes and pieces like The Army Ate Conny Crawford Anpels of Mercy and Love a Parade with Woodwind Quartet and various vocal solos.
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