10 Dec 1942
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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1942
Page
1
A reflective piece on a ruminator who pries to dream, keeps words lean, and scatters a few bouquets while aims stay above ground to savor them. It notes the pleasure of occasional sparks seen by the ruminant observer.
Report claims Tom-Harry earned $100,000 yesterday by choosing the right word in the right place. The dialogue contrasts Tom with Dick as the minister asks about his marriage to Miss Goldust and Tom answers yes.
A child named William asks for affection while his mother scolds him. She says his father is good for nothing and not worth a penny, reflecting a harsh domestic moment from a historical newspaper fragment.
Milford salvage committee reports selling the present scrap pile at a favorable price with Allen Medwick the winning bidder and plans for additional scrap collection at favorable terms. High school agriculture students under Willard H. Esplin will assist in the coming weeks in small teams as plans are finalized.
Albert Pike Masonic lodge held its annual officer election Tuesday with installation planned Friday. Elected officers include C. Koch as worshipful master H. V Carlson senior warden I Altman junior warden W. M. Burns treasurer William Cochrane secretary George Jefferson trustee Harold Cline senior deacon J. R. Murdock junior deacon Fred McKay senior steward R. W. Acheson junior steward Lamar Quitzen tyler.
Betsy and her mother guide a young girl named Betsy Carson in composing a War Stamp letter to fund the war effort. The family lists small earnings from chores and garden tasks totaling 1.24 dollars, planning to sign the note as part of a savings drive and urging every family member to invest at least 10 percent of income before the deadline.
The Milford area nears flood safety after a Union Pacific dragline dyke and bypass system, diverting Frisco wash waters away from Main Street. Led by Lions Club efforts, railroad officials funded and supervised the mile-length diversion, reducing yearly flood risk and property damage east of town.
Of the 26 men called for the December 2 quota, only ten were inducted at Salt Lake. Most received last minute occupational deferments. several were sent to other centers. Included in the local group were Maher Murdock, Carl R. Yount, James Mavie Smithson, and eight others from Minersville Beaver and Milford towns, all railroad men. Henry R. Gillins underwent major surgery at the U S hospital in Salt Lake City.
Instructions direct those borned by the Union Pacific Company to proceed south of town to the Telluride Power sub-station for a view of the alert range project. From there, go north to the radio station enclosure, then follow newly cleared mud west to reach the vast Job completed Sueur area.
Fort Mason enlisted men in the Colors were picked for the first special courses in technical medical training at Letterman General Hospital in San Francisco. Merritt D. Beard of Milford, recently inducted, is among the inductees. The program trains thousands in medicine, surgery, veterinary medicine, obstetrics and laboratory work.
Fragmented wartime memo cites Cadet David S Williams being selected for army flight training. The text mentions his parents Mr and Mrs David Williams and references aviation roles and readiness for bombardment aircraft, with garbled phrases about suitability and evaluation.
The Utah Department of Publicity and Industrial Development asks the Interstate Commerce Commission for an indefinite extension of time to abandon the Milford Prisco branch of the Union Pacific railroad in Utah. The delay follows a 90 day postponement of the order, prompted by rising ore shipments and tungsten production in Frisco, with letters from mining officials noting the branch as key transport for current and future projects.
The Christian Science War Relief Committee of The First Church of Christ, Scientist Rowton Massachusetts released its second annual report. It notes over 1500 branch units active in the United States and many more in Great Britain Canada Australia and the Union of South Africa. Since Pearl Harbor the committee has gathered over 65 000 pounds of durable clothing and bedding in waterproof mothproof wooden cases at Atlantic and Pacific coast locations for instant use in emergencies due to local enemy action. More than 32 800 garments have been distributed through military distribution centers to service members.
Governor Herbert proclaims all males in the state who have turned 18 since July 1 must register with the selective service. The schedule splits by birth dates in late 1924 with specific registration weeks from December 1942 and daily hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Those born after January 1, 1926 register on their 18th birthday, unless it falls on Sunday or a local holiday, then the following non-holiday day.
Mrs William Baker attended a birthday party in Beaver Thursday for her sister. Mrs Ivan McKnight entertained Community club members Saturday evening at her home. Mrs Leonard R Bowen left Thursday for a visit with relatives in Kanosh. Mrs William Baker hosted the Social Hour club Thursday afternoon at her home.
Milford P T A president Mrs Thomas Gerrard announces a children footwear exchange. The Pride Administration funds the program to salvage rubbers and galoshes for redistribution to fit children, aiming to conserve rubber and curb inflation.
Mrs Magdalena Larmmee mother of Mrs W G White of Milford died November 28 in Tittsfield Township Wash tenmw county Michigan at age 90 years six months and 18 days She was born May 15 1852 in Germany Pamnerul services were held at the German Funeral home Dexter Michigan December 1 with Rev Edward Drews officiating Interment in St Andrews cemetery Survivors include two sons Henry Lavison Webster Township Michigan and John Larmee San Pedro California a granddaughter Mrs Art Kinney San Francisco and another granddaughter Geraldine Kinney
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