Utah lawmakers begin session with Maw plan in mind
Utah's 27th Legislature opened on Capitol Hill as Gov. Maw outlined a broad program. The Republican dominance in the House and Democratic slight edge in the Senate set the stage for mixed control and cooperation. Maw urged harmonious work to advance reforms in mining, manufacturing, and taxation to lure industry to Utah. The message framed a security minded agenda with emphasis on state development and cooperation between branches.
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Utah
Capitol Hill
Herbert B
Republio
House
Senate
Maw
Litah
State Department of
Milford City Financial Report Shows Funds Down From Start
The Milford city board heard a annual financial report showing total receipts of 34,824.45 and expenditures of 26,202.29 for the year. Airport costs totaled 2,006.04 with 32,061.19 credited back to the airport, while bonds redeemed amounted to 8,000 and interest paid reached 2,871.40. Salaries were 5,507.90 and maintenance included hangar work, fencing, street upkeep, and cemetery costs amid broader fund allocations and upcoming Centennial plans.
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Milford
Olly Clerc Vernon Burns
Anaim
Maintai Fie Avatar Ayatern
Seith
Fentala
SLI
Bergin
South
Bingry
Lingh Stappl
Botta Fanior
Chamber of Commerce
Atm
Delta Citaale
Milford eCup
Utah
Millapps
Delta
Chanber of Commerce
Milford High School
Newspap ers Called Bulwark of Democracy by Editors
Fred W. Hill president of the National Editorial association told editors and publishers at Utah State Press association during the final session of a three day winter convention that small community newspapers serve as the last sort of democracy in the nation.
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Fred W. Hill
National Editorial Association
Utah State Press Association
Milford News Wins Honors At Meeting
Milford News earned first place as best printed newspaper in the under 1000 circulation group at a Better Newspaper contest conducted by Brigham Young University journalism department, and tied for honorable mention in general excellence with Beaver Press. Clifton N. Memmet of Helper was elected president of the newspaper group for the coming year.
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Brighany Young University
Journallum
Milford News
Beaver Press
Newamen
Mr. HI
Clifton N. Memmet
Helper
Mrs Martin Attends Funeral of Niece and Husband
Mrs T Martin returned from Salt Lake City after attending the funeral of her relatives Mea Ethel Ellison Davis and Sealle D Davis who died from gas fumes in a closed hotel room on January 2. Davis managed the Wesley Apartments in Salt Lake and Mrs Davis was active in Miriam Rebekah Lodge No. and the Past Noble Grand association.
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Miriam Rebekah Lodge No
Noble Grand Association
Mra. Davis
Wesley Apartments
Salt Lake
Victory Rebekah Lodge installs new officers
Rebekah Lodge No 43 installed new officers for the year on January. Mre Arvilla McKay district deputy presided, assisted by her staff. Officers named include Vern Tomatk junior past grand Virginia, Bertha Cott vice grand Sara Glesn ace secretary Lettie Retheringham treasurer Carl ie Waddoups ward en, confuctor Eldora Tuer chaplain Asenath Pool musician Venn Watson and Gladys Shingle ton support to vice grand Selma Carlson right. Detlin columnist Helen Workroan inside guardian Jennie Martin outside guardian Emma Griffiths color bearer. Tempting hot refreshments were served after the meeting.
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Rebekahs
Victory Rebekah Lodge No 43
F Hall
Arvilla McKay
Vern Tomatk
Virginia
UW Ren
Bertha Cott
Roll
Sara Glesn
Ace Satary
Lettie Retheringham
Carlie Waddoups Wheden
Foss Cartir
Eldora ‘Tuer
Asenath
Noble Grand
Venn ‘Watson
Gladys Shingleton
Teft
Vice Grand
Selma Carlson
Wad Detlin
Helen Workroan
Inaide Guardian
Jennie Martin
Outside Guardian
Emma Griffiths
Do We Want It Milford Group To Discuss Chamber
Milford residents are urged to attend an open organizational meeting at Milford High School auditorium next Wednesday January 22 at 8 p.m. Speakers will discuss the chamber’s needs, function, and financials and benefits. The session invites all interested citizens to participate and address the assembly. Auto licenses due. King Morris to assist with motorist license renewals March 1.
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Milford
Chamber of Commerce
Ford High School
King Morris
Beaver County Assensor
Shorty's
Trenton
Milford Valley
Ski Club Improves Mountain Area for Winter Sports
Heavier snows boost footing at the Sports Area ski hill near Milford as Roy Young notes long slopes, easier access, and good conditions. Beginners face challenges neutralizing fears, while two expert skiers aid training. The club hosts its first annual Ski Club Dance at Avion Hall tonight with proceeds aiding area development. McDonald and Berger chair the event committee.
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Sid Hull
Roy Young
Jesse
Young
Horgylley
Avion Hall
Melody Makers
Lub
Juniors Accepted by Milford Volunteer Fire Department
Milford Volunteer Fire Department admitted one new senior member John Smith and five junior members at its regular meeting. First junior group members include Joe Murdock Delos Hollis Maurice Root Clit Reese and Ray Land. Dan Banine elected drillmaster to oversee drills for both junior and senior members. Plans for the Firemen Ball on February 14 at Arional announced with Chief Williams and Jim Smithson to organize details.
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Amd
Milford
John Smith
O. R. Smith
Joe Murdock Delos Hollis
Maurice + Root
Clit Reese
Ray Land
Dan Baniine
Williams
Jim Smithson
Arional
Milford Legon Cops Another Cage Contest
Mr and Mrs D Kirke returned from California after holidays with their children and relatives including J D Kirk and Mrs and FB Roberts of Van Nuys and W B Martin of North Hollywood. They attended the Rose Bowl game and Santa Anita race track and spoke of their trip and the weather.
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D. Kirke
Baturday
Californus
Mra
J. D Kirk
FB Roberts
van Nuys
W. BR. Martin
North Hollywood
Santa Anita
Jirc
Milford Valley Farmers Approve REA Articles of Incorporation
Farmers of Milford Valley adopted Articles of Incorporation and by laws for the Milford Valley Farmers REA Association at a meeting in Milford. Officials outlined surveys and power generation plans with engineer Thomas D. Adams addressing the group. Local residents and farmers discussed irrigation expansion amid growing Virgin land development and the Boston Land Company’s interest, while a Milford Legion basketball team posted a win over Fillmore and a baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Lobel.
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Milford Valley
Torees
Boston Land Company
James JD
Willams
Mat Hagton-Hickers
Clinton
Sault Vogl Bn
Telluride
REA
Thomas D. Adama
Salt Lee
Boston Tand Company
Ube
Milford
Enterprise
Mhford
Snowball
Lewis Z. Stewart
Walter W. Goolt
W. O. Stownck
Jen McKnight
We J Baker
A.D Alger
Clair Gillis
George Baxter
Ben Lewis
American Legion
Fillmore
Filmore
Sical Tads
Jobin
Allstate Legion
Ogden
Stritty
Lynndy
Lobell
Milford Migers
Martin
Gadyle Cronning
Milford Whatcatt
Beaver L. Mitchell
Tyers
M. Mitchell
An & Tb Dahy Ylel
Lo & Rowley
Milford Bays
Beaver
McKnight
Glenn Casterline
Marshall
Bingham
Dort Quaterling
McIntyre
All Hickman
Milford Hospital
Reese
Waddingham
Sebald
Pearce
Brickerhoff
Eere Waar
Tank Pothier Vane
Seuban
Tanlwry
Pillmore
Sumday
de Ro Piemne
Cnunty
Meniay
Featay
Walt of
Monde
Weineiay
Thurdtay
Pettey
Polio Cases Hit Utah During 1946 Epidemic
Frank S Emery, National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis representative, disclosed 152 polio cases in Utah for 1946 with 406 hospitalizations. The report highlights a severe outbreak causing substantial intake of hospital care.
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Lin Phat Severnh
Huntius
Frank S Emery
National Foundation For
Ute Tate
March of Dimes drives Milford box campaign announced
Vane Fisher Milford March of Dimes chairman reveals collection boxes placed in town business houses to gather nickels dimes and quarts for the Milford quota. He urges all citizens to support the campus effort and promote the slogan A Dine A Day Keeps Polio Away.
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Vane Fisher
Milford March of Dimes
March of Dimuwes Itty Woxes
Eitinen
State Polio Emergency Committee Helps Utah Fight Paralysis
Mr Emery explains pooled resources of state chapters for infantile paralysis amid rising cases. The State Polio Emergency Committee under Dr William M McKay earmarks 250000 for treatment, with only 150000 requested from Utahns during the current March of Dimes drive.
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Emery
Comito
William M. McKay
Birth of Baby Boy to Mr and Mrs Lafthouse
A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs John Lafthouse on Tuesday March 7th. The newborn weighed 5 pounds 10 ounces and 8 drams at birth.
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John Lafthouse
Twesay
Tommnry
Asa Thompson Passes Away in St George
Federal services for Asa Diliman Thompson 46 died in St George Monday evening at his son Claude Thompson’s home. The service was at St George Southward chapel Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints led by Glenn Leavitt. Born February 14 1840 in Iowa to John Wesley and Ruth Davis Thompson he lived in Tows Nebraska and worked for the railroad before moving to Green River Emery County Kentucky and Milford Utah to mine and later settled in St George nine months ago. Survivors include his son six grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He was well known in Milford for real estate and property and was described as friendly and active in his later years.
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Asa Diliman Thompson
St George
Claude M. Thompson
St George Southward Chapel
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Dugy Salts
Glenn Ik Leavitt
Nuwtrop
Thompcorn
Cnowa
Thea
Kebromry
John Wesley
Ruth Aiwells
Davis Thomipson
Sess Ypenth
Tows
Nebraska
Jennie 'Smithy
Asa Dillman Thompson
Milford
Union Pacific
St. George
Two Milford Businesses Change Ownership In Week
Me and Mrs P V Rigby of Delta bought the Sportsmen's Club frame and will remodel it with a revised stone front. Salt Lake City’s JS Hanks helped with the sale and Rigby family runs a Delta parlor. Rigbys have six children and the Northwest Mission assignment for L D S music. Baxter, formerly of the Sportaman's Club, bought the Whitbeck billiard parlor and recreation hall, plans include new paint and shop improvements.
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Whitbeck
P. V. Rigby
Delta
Trews Baxter
Milford
Wills Whitheck
Baxter Wait
Baxter Wg
Sportaman
Baxter Cafe
Peenent
Reudl's Cade
Virgil W Auxiliary Holds Regular Meeting
The Vir. W. Auxiliary met January 4 in the 1 OOF bil. After the business portion a social hour followed. Committee members included Mrs Flapence, Lillian Atkin, Mind Bingham and Mrs Hnenl Bartle arranged entertainment. Monte Carlo whist featured Mrs Eilean Barnes high score, with Carlie Wardoups contortion lead. A dance and refreshments concluded the event.
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Flapence
Lillian Atkin
Mint
Mind Bingham
Hnenl Bartle
Martin Receives Photo Award for Milford Jewelry Credit
Capt Mebert presented a certificate of merit for a quality photograph entered in the American Photo Contest. Capt Martin, son of Justice and Mrs. Y Martin, sent a photo with a Graflex camera. Nir Laweenew Weledge and Mr. Keith Baker attended in Salt Lake City for Milford Jewelry Co customs.
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Cope
Certificate of Murit
Comtent
Mebert
Atrertin Hive Brem
Nir Laweenew Weledge
Keith Baker
Salt Lake City
Milford Jewelry Co
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Mitford
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Inset Hillman
Merle Caelson
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Ile Mire
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