24 Dec 1942
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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1942
Page
1
A fragmentary note describes a playful roundabout idea where the Ruminator plans to dream and muse. It hints at nibbling a few bouquets while goals remain fresh above ground, enjoying a spark now and then as the Ruminator watches the sparks.
A Melbourne short wave report details wartime sword exploitation by Australians. Soldiers enthused by Japanese officers swords, with bounties of 3150 and more offered for the weapons. A Texan veteran describes diggers snapping up swords after a brief rifle clash, noting the rapid action and strong demand.
The high school music department directed by Fred N. Webl presented a varied program at the school auditorium drawing a large crowd. The evening featured orchestra and chorus numbers along with a two act play by Mrs Webb and closing chorus lyrics by Mrs Webb with music by Director Webb.
The article notes cavalry traditions and the need for sturdy horse gear and saddlery. It stresses purchasing war bonds through payroll savings to fund equipment, highlighting combat readiness and supporting the Treasury during wartime.
County Assessor James H. Rollins and the county salvage committee launch a program to report and scrap old automobiles not in use. Officials say cars contain three quarters of a ton of scrap iron and steel and rally local patriotism to fill Utah’s scrap pile without government requisition.
Pleading guilty to criminal assault with intent to commit rape, Alton Roberts 23 was sent to the state penitentiary for one to ten years. The Beaver district court judge Will Hoyt imposed the sentence after Roberts, previously at large on $600 bond, appeared without counsel. The case stems from an October 28 attempted assault on Elva Sedgwick, a widowed neighbor, who sustained a broken rib and other injuries but resisted the attack with hospital care following.
Beaver County district court terms for TM43 are set with four sessions starting February 4 1943 at 2 pm May 3 1843 at 2 pm September 18 1949 at 2 pm and November 8 1943 at 2 pm The openings also include a motion and probate session on March 3 at unspecified time a session on July 18 at 10 am and a December 17 10 am session.
The operetta She Didn’t Believe was presented by elementary grade students Tuesday night to a large audience. Teachers and students are congratulated on this presentation, which showcased the students’ work.
Parachute Company of Utah in Manti announces training with pay for 350 women to manufacture parachutes for the armed forces. No experience needed. Applicants must be American citizens aged 18 to 40 in good health. Housing arranged. meals available. Notices say interviews may travel to towns if enough interest.
The G I A organization installed officers for the year including Jessie Palmer past president Dotty Johnston president Florence Barnes vice president Bethel Smith secretary Katherine Shingleton treasurer Mary White R A secretary Wanda Holm guide Flom Cuddy sentinel Marvel Connell chaplain A banquet followed on December 19 at the Union Pacific dining room with several G I A brothers in attendance winners named for prizes during the evening
Representatives of the American Legion aided by teachers sold war bonds and stamps to attendees. Total sales reached 2427.10 in bonds and 2162.00 in stamps. School children will receive credit for their part in the drive. Sabgeribe-Don't Borrow.
Milford and surrounding families report aviation cadets bound for varied air force roles. Vernon Beard is classified bombardier after training at Santa Ana. others from Milford include navigators J Stanley Hughes and Thorpe Waddingham and pilots, with Lt. Hanney earning wings at Roswell. Additional cadets and service members from Milford are noted along with a policy note on wartime publishing limits.
Mrs Ivy Gentry clerk of Beaver Ontay Selective Service Board No 31 says the board holds weekly sessions every Monday night for registrants to raise questions about registration or related matters. Office hours run daily from Worlock town to 30 pm with staff ready to assist, while meetings aid when members are unavailable at their posts. Subscribe for The News-Point Barrow.
The Washington office of price administration extends the application deadline for war ration book 1 to January 16 1948. War ration book 2 will be issued early next year with blue and red stamp pages and point based coupons. The system replaces item by item coupons with groups of commodities valued in points, guiding fair distribution of scarce essentials.
The Joe Jackson farm below the Rocky Ford reservoir dam was sold recently for about $15,000 to Dr. Barnes of Los Angeles. Howard Angell, a Barnes relative, and his family are moving in and pleased with the Beaver county home.
Livestock activity surges as OPA allows first quarter meat deliveries despite new civil quotas. Packers may buy livestock for Christmas slaughter while civilian beef gets 65 percent, veal 70 percent, lamb and mutton 74 percent, and pork 70 percent of last year’s allocations. Markets stay strong with high freight costs lifting prices. fed steers fetch 14 to 15.15 dollars, common grades 14 to 18.75, downgrades 11. Continued on next page.
South Milford residents report Mr and Mrs Roldo Turner hosting their Cedar City relatives Mr and Mrs Mondell Rasmussen on Christmas. Rose Sly recovers from a month-long illness. Mrs Tyan McKnight learns sister Maud Messinger has passed the pneumonia crisis. Little Roy Griffiths improves after a school accident. Leonard Bowen returns from a trip to Los Angeles. Farmers unload government grain.
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