10 Jan 1947
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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1947
Page
1
A reader requests copies of a newspaper item on REA development in the Milford Valley area. The writer notes plans to cultivate and produce within five years and extends thanks for recent coverage. Signed by SG and CRON, managers.
A second automatic high tension switch has arrived for Beaver Canyon work by Telluride Power Company. Rabe Fournier leads operations as eight to ten men rush completion. Concrete footings are being cast, poles hauled from Milford, and the line is expected to improve Milford power supply once finished.
Fourth grade letters describe Wartensburg Johnson County as county seat with 4889 residents. They note Central Missouri State College, three high schools, four elementary schools and a nursery, two theaters, several churches, a city park, four factories, two newspapers, a hospital with 30 beds, and mixed farming producing vegetables fruit cattle hogs poultry grain. The class requests learning about other state communities and shares local industry and services.
Utah newspaper publishers prepare for the 49th annual Winter Convention of the Utah State Press Association in Salt Lake City, with editors and publishers converging Friday through Sunday, June 1 to 3, to discuss industry topics and celebrate the association’s centennial year.
Dr A Ray Olpin of the University of Utah will present his version of What the Palace Holds my Ohh at a gathering in Pleasant Grove. Frank Heckwith of Delta will host, with a program covering association affairs, a luncheon hosted by Ptah Centennial Plan, and talks on research and data. Election of 1947 officers and the Better Newspapers contest winners to be announced by BYU professor C W Smith.
The Utah Foundation reports Utah has the nation’s most generous unemployment benefits and the highest weekly payments. It notes total unemployment expenditures reached 3.45 million dollars in the final months of 1940 with overall program payouts surpassing prior years, and cites a 1946-47 report on benefits and taxes.
Harry Martin Jr a Milford resident died in his sleep on Wednesday night at about age 11230 a misread OCR for 92 or 93 He was born in Aiihfued Maren to Betur Martin Hwotive of Scotland and Murthy of England He leaves a widow Elizabeth Weidner and five children Katharine Allen Pete Masulh Mery Martin Jy Mas Harrint Martin and Nha Bille Martin plus George Martin of Log Atygoling and Mrs Flora rove Anderson He graduated from Milford Elementary in 2408 Funeral Saturday at 2 pm from Milford ward L. 1.8 Chapel with interment in Milford cemetery
Mr and Mrs L Smith Beaver County chapter head of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis report the four million emergency fund for the 1947 fiscal year is depleted due to severe 1946 epidemics. With the 1947 March of Dimes needed to replace exhausted reserves, the foundation urges Beaver County residents to prepare generous support for the campaign.
Clumsy OCR notes claim independence authorization for the Philippines, mentioning President of the United States and Philippine territorial waters. References an ongoing debate over sovereignty and a possible ceremonial, with unclear dates and names due to transcription errors.
Milford America basketball team moved closer to district honors by defeating Beaver Legionnaires 32 to 28 on the tower gym floor last Wednesday. Minglsern led with 11 points.
In a Friday night game at Milford High gym the Tigers battled rival Manver High to a 30 29 defeat amid tight calls and missed chances. Nathan Smith sparked Milford after early struggles but fouls sidelined key players as Manver edged ahead in the final period. Officials faced criticism for college basketball style officiating in a high school showdown.
Four Milford Flying Service students passed their exams with flying colors at Milford airport. Ben Hillman reports they earned CAA licenses authorizing private flying. Inspectors H. Harris and B. Hughes oversaw the tests. Newly certified pilots are Lea Mayr Frank Helms Hubert Hickman and Fred Anderson, all trained at Milford Airport. Wendell Porth led the instruction and the check flight concluded with a successful landing.
Social Security agents from the Provo Utah field office will visit the Post Desire by Melford at 2 p.m. Friday January 24 to assist those age 65 and older who worked in covered employment file claims for retirement or survivors benefits under the Federal Old Age and Survivors Insurance program. The event aims to help eligible wage earners and survivors who were covered under Social Security and to answer benefit questions.
A garbled OCR passage mentions names and places with unclear meaning and dates. It appears to reference a local event or notice but the details are illegible, leaving the core action and participants uncertain.
Jack Weston suffered nine broken bones in the right leg after a fall at Honey Boy Ski Club near East Wednesday Meo. He twisted his right thigh and knee during the accident while using multitool gear for the first time and is recuperating at home under care.
The 271 Ut e Legislature opens January 1 and is urged to consider amending hate labor laws to ban secondary boycotts. A group named Sound Legislation chaired by Lyon Richards promotes regulatory action to shield the public from alleged manipulation by organized labor, distributing a booklet on secondary boycotts and their effects. It notes 34 of 48 states have anti injunction statutes or similar protections against such boycotts.
Beavor County agent Baird urges planting hybrid corn in his county. The Utah Experiment Station releases a summary of trials showing Minhybrid 107 and US 52 performing well, with Minhybrid 3011 recommended over US 52 in most southern counties for earlier maturity and similar weight with shorter stalks. Orders for Minhybrid seed must be placed by Saturday January 12. Cory will produce more yourhase pet sore than any other crop, concluded Mr. Baird.
Utah's dairy sector shows rising importance with a 1945 survey from the Mik Industry Fownda Yonna atew. Utah's 115,000 cows produced a cash farm value of 17,514,000 dollars for dairy farmers, with annual milk output reaching 840,000,000 quarts. The report details milk utilization, processing, and economic factors influencing create growth, including farm receipts for whole milk, plant deliveries, and related costs.
Elainn Davis, the first baby of the year, arrived January 4 in Annam, born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davis of Mullford. Blaine Davis is the proud father and Ellain is the newborn.
The centennial observance marks birth of Utah’s first hundred years with official coronation of Miss Utah Centennial Queen. Daughters of Utah Pioneers will crown Atlee Calloon Robinson daughter of American Fork, with Gov. Herbert J. Mayes in attendance. Miss Ma Flo Burnett and Miss Mary Louise Gardner will be installed attendants. Music by Utah Symphony under Warner Janssen and East High School A Capella choir. Ceremony at 1:00 p.m. on January 16 at the Utah State Capitol Salt Lake City. coronation ball to follow with reception and no charge.
The State Extension Service presents a Farm and Home Show in Beaver County on Monday February 10 with agents Hetty Jeanne Stous and Glenn T. Taird coordinating. It opens to the public Friday February 19 at the American Legion Hall with displays on farm equipment buildings and home appliances. Specialists from DSAC and local extension workers will explain exhibits. preparations have been underway for months to attract county residents.
Frank Osborn will present a report on business conducted at the State Fish and Game Association meeting. The Milford Wildlife Protective Association will hold its meeting next Wednesday January 19 in the city office.
A truncated report notes a Foundation project boosting milk output on Utun farms. Key names and exact figures are incomplete, but the initiative aims to raise dairy yields through organizational support and farming improvements.
War born bead shortage cripples Utah Indian communities, limiting bead imports from Europe and halting regalia production. Duchesne County reports only four to five complete costumes left on the Uintah Ouray Reservation as high ranking regalia is buried with departed. Fear of grave robbers endangers sacred beadwork and burial attire.
Readable excerpts describe eight fish species in the Colorado River near Utah, including the mighty salmon and channel cat. The Uintah Basin sees a gas discovery of 54,000,000 cubic feet daily near Vernal, prompting rapid land leasing and close monitoring of independent drillers by Vernal, Roosevelt, Duchesne residents.
Federal aid supported road building but the United States has built only one national road. The National Old Trails road from Washington to Santa Fe originates from George Washington's 1780 idea, also called the Cumberland road and Santa Fe trail, now spanning from Washington to Los Angeles.
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