04 Jan 1945
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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1945
Page
1
A fragmentary sketch outlines a thinker named Ruminator dreaming and planning, proposing to scatter a few bou quete while goals stay within reach. The text hints at enjoying the moment as sparks fly during a reflective period.
The News reviews a 1945 subscription renewal from J. E. Wilson of Cedar City, once a Beaver County figure. Accompanying the check are Christmas greetings from Wilsons and from Captain Howard G. Wilson in General Hodges' army on the western front. The card features a silhouette of a U.S. infantryman entering Germany and a Hitler quote, with a message wishing a Merry Christmas from somewhere in Germany. Subscribe-Don't Borrow.
The Associated Civic Clubs of Southern Utah joins with a northern Utah group to push legislation that would block diversion of highway funds. Leaders F R King and J Rex Bachman back a bill to prevent spending highway dollars on other purposes, highlighting a potential loss of up to 5 million dollars in federal matching funds over three years. The plan argues wartime conditions tempt states to misuse funds, citing a nationwide eight year total of 1.66 billion dollars diverted from highways.
Utah State Agricultural College extension forester J Whitney Playd presents spring 1945 tree offerings from Clarke McNaury nursery. Professor Floyd urges farmers to order early with blanks at county extension offices. orders filled by receipt date. Species include eastern red cedar Rocky Mountain juniper ponderosa pine blue spruce Siberian elm and growth hardy windbreak shelterbelt adapted evergreens for varied soils and elevations.
Howard W. Gospill of Milford has been added as a life member of the Utah Agricultural College Alumni Association. Gospill, a 1925 graduate who majored in agriculture, is a respected Milford farmer who supported the family farm during college and showed strong fellowship and campus engagement.
Union Pacific received its second annual bronze plaque from the National Victory Garden Institute. W. M. Jeffers announced the award while Lester J. Norris summarized Union Pacific gains in 1944, noting 47,380 gardeners and a 105 percent productivity increase over 1943, with produce valued above two and a quarter million dollars.
Fragmented OCR text discusses back locusts and roving runds in irrigated soils. Mentions planting below 5H elevation and recommendations for woodluts wind breaks. References Ressian olive invalid terms and Hitdwe tree. Mentions walnut oils and soil free of pikii. Suggests planting along tanks to restore vegetation.
An 87 year old Milford resident George Nowers is reported missing in action after entering service in December 1943 and serving overseas since September. He is the husband of Fern Hickman Nowers and son of J A Nowers of Benver, with immediate family awaiting further word.
The Auxiliary of Milford American Legion Post 16 delivered about 50 Christmas packages to wounded soldiers at Bushnell and Velorany hospitals as part of a pre Christmas national drive. Some contributors received letters of appreciation from recipients.
A hospital reports a fine baby girl to Mrs. Sherwood with Private Jimmie Sherwood as father, linked to General Patton’s Third Army. A December letter recounts a daring Metz operation by engineers who stole a crane and girders under cover of darkness. Other wartime snippets mention a Pacific destroyer crewman, address changes, and miscellaneous notes.
W M Jeffers reports Union Pacific allocated 101.95 million for materials, rolling stock, shop and roadway gear. Major purchases included 87 million for maintenance, 35 steam locomotives worth 10 million, 1.3 million refrigerators, 1 million diesel switches, 1.5 million shop gear, 8.5 million rail and track parts, plus coal use of 6.8 million tons and 15 million dollars for lumber products. A three channel telephone line between Omaha and Portland cost 200 thousand and 880 miles of centralized control costing 5.7 million were added to speed war traffic.
Second Lieutenant god Mra Charchalis from Fort Ord California visits the home of his mother Mrs Seiya Carlson. Mrs Charchalix formerly Maurie Carlson will remain here indefinitely while he serves with the Eighth Air Force in England. The Cedar City Record notes his family ties and wartime postings.
The report covers cattle, calves, and hog sales at a stock auction. Prices ranged from about 10 to 15 dollars for heavier cattle and calves, with cows moving around 12 to 13 dollars and bulls firm to higher. Demand remained cautious but steady amid holiday activity and feed concerns.
Utah 4 H state winners receive BP recognition for 121 records of achievement across youth projects. Dorothy Susfard leads with top ratings and state champ honors in wartime production and service activities coordinated by the Extension Service.
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