20 Dec 1934
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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1934
Page
1
A cryptic note describes a figure called the Ruminator proposing to “cream a jot” while scattering bouquets as long as goals remain afloat. It hints at firing a hot shot occasionally before age or fading sight dulls perception of sparks.
A column celebrates Mrs. L. M. Robinson of Rocky Fordham and her daughters Kendall and Lucile Franke for spreading cheer. It praises volunteers who repair toys with Boy Scouts and Veterans groups, mentions local canaries at the Milford hotel lobby, and ends with a humorous small town anecdote about a merchant and Straingex.
The News lists new or renewed subscribers including Carl Elmer Milford W H Hendrickson Milford Gloria Kelsey Minersville Maui Kim Pasadena Freda Outzen Milford W I Stirling Caliente PF B Robinson Milford Karl Levi Milford W B Gardner Milford Duluth Land Company Salt Lake City John S Killam Milford C A Boege Anaheim Db B Stapley Milford W M Bond Milford A H Connell Milford Co G Haskell Milford Ed Marksheffel Omaha Chas S Glenn Winnemucca Nev L A & S L R R Co Los Angeles Simeon Kesler Milford.
The American Legion Auxiliary held a December 1 social at Mrs. Alice McKnight's Minersville residence. Miss Frances Wood led a brief business session with several reports. Twenty-two members attended, including seven from Milford, and a chicken supper followed with gifts given to retiring second vice-president Mrs. Alice McKnight.
The Frisco wash desert range development well ten miles west of Milford, first under the Taylor grazing act, reached 336 feet with 40 gallons per minute at 246 feet. Driller H L Hall started Dec 1 and finished Dec 13, plans include pump house and troughs for livestock.
Milford Lions and their wives traveled to St George last Saturday for the charter presentation of a new Dixie metro club. Lion Koch received a Lions master key for securing 12 or more memberships, as District Governor J W Thornton and others attended.
A Christmas message praises small communities like Bethlehem and our own town. It urges neighborliness, shared joys and sorrows, and renewed faith in local unity. The tone emphasizes helping one another to make the community a better place to live and work together.
Inspector Captain Swift completed the monthly check at Desert Range CCC Camp and a Panaca detachment of 50 men works near Baker Nevada to beautify Lehman caves. Camp members Paul Mecham Jack Howe and Jack Beagley return from Milford hospital after appendectomy. A Milford boxing program featured six CCC bouts plus a battle royal with notable matches including Nichols Dearing and Whimpey Nunley.
Ernest Salm executive secretary of the Utah Citizens Rate Association led local leaders in Milford to protest the Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad application to abandon the Milford Newhouse branch. A hearing before the Utah Public Utilities Commission was set for January 4 at 10 am. The meeting highlighted freight figures and the branch line role in sheep hauling and mining supply movements amid King David mine activity.
Leonard Elmer Chilton 50 of Caliente died Thursday after returning from a Salt Lake treatment. Funeral at M. FE church with Excalante Post No. 41 VFW conducting a military burial in the local cemetery. He served in World War and married Mae Johnson in Salt Lake May 1, 1922. Survived by widow four children Carol Leonard Dennis and Buddy predeceased, plus mother sister and brother in various states.
Milfort high school basketball barely loses 19 to 16 to Panguitch on a bartstorming trip. The score was tied several times as both teams fought throughout. Next game comes Friday December 25 against Hurricane at home.
A fragmented line asks if Mont Griffiths and Bill Nichols can be matched with Howard Whimpey and John Nunley in a local pairing dispute. The wording suggests a puzzle or letter about arranging participants. No clear event details emerge.
A town wide Christmas event for children under 12 features a decorated tree, a program including Milford high school orchestra, soloists, and a visit from Santa Claus with candy and nuts. The Veterans of Foreign Wars organize with broad local support. proceeds from a toy shop benefit dance fund the candy and decorations.
Maye Thera Hubbell 56 wife of Mayor and County Commissioner C I Hubbell died in her sleep about 9 15 Wednesday evening December 19 from Parkinsons disease after a 15 year illness. She is survived by husband and siblings John Welch Milford Oklahoma Beatrice Pelkham Oak Park Illinois EB N Lee of Oak Park Illinois and Edward Welch Gays Mills Wisconsin. Funeral services set for Sunday December 23 at 1 30 p m at the Le D S chapel with burial in the local cemetery arranged by Pratt Root Southern Utah Mortuary.
A large Milford congregation attended services for D. M. Griffiths at L D 8 church after his death the prior Wednesday. Bishop E. H. Bird led the service with speakers W. A. Miller and Bird. music featured a quartet, a violin solo by Marcel Horton, and solos by Mrs. Andrew Jensen and Miss Juanita Miller. Griffiths, born Greenville April 20, 1868, lived most of his life in Beaver county. He is survived by his widow, two daughters, a sister, and 12 grandchildren. Numerous Beaver residents attended.
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