20 Jan 1944
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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1944
Page
1
Ruminatin Roundabout discusses shifting priorities as Jawich proposes a dreamlike plan. The debate centers on balancing ambition with practicality while observers note ongoing sparks of contention and envy amid stalled progress.
Fragmentary dialogue mentions Bil Browns and Will with references to an old Jerie tan, a 20 year love interest, a government contractor strike, a wife asking for a “beautiful home” and fashion items, ending with a quip about sitting on the fence while watching.
Four prominent Methodist bishops will lead a postwar missionary crusade at a January 26 meeting for all Utah missions members at First Methodist Church Salt Lake City. Speakers include Bishop W E Hammaker Bishop Clare Purcell Bishop G M Oxnard and Bishop Bruce R Baxter.
Public notice lists ration stamp expirations and validity dates for D E F green stamps expiring Jan 20 1944 and G H J green stamps valid through Feb 20 1944. Brown R 8 T U expire Jan 29 1944 and V valid Jan 2 with Book Four expiry Mar 31 1944. Sugar coupons valid through Feb 29 1944. Shoes Stamp No 18 Book One and Airplane Stamp No 1 Book Three valid for one pair. no expiration fixed. Stamps No A Book good for three gallons expire Jan 21. Stamps No 1 A Book good for three gallons until Mar 22 with possible changes.
Beaver sees upgraded plan to mobilize heavy iron and steel scrap for the war effort. Salt Lake City officials Captain W L Shattuck Captain R H Palmer and Frank Brown join Beaver leaders Theodore Kronholm Warren Atkin and local officials to outline a state drive collecting scrap in piles of at least two tons for transfer to Milford to load on army trucks.
Reverend C. M. Cavit and his family planned to depart for Bolivia after Christmas to work in La Paz and the hinterland. Meanwhile five American missionaries were missing for two months in Bolivian jungles with reports of their possible deaths from hostile tribes and burned supplies found near Robore.
Mrs M L Buntin and her daughter Bunny arrived home after a month in the east. They spent several weeks with Mrs Buntin's son Mo Lo Jr at Urbana Illinois where he was taking parallel training at the University of Illinois.
The Fourth War Loan drive began January 18 in Milford with initial sales of 1100 toward a Milford quota of 528,800 and Beaver county total 129,700. Local organizations schools the theater pledged support and booths plus a J C Penney window thermometer will track progress as residents are urged to buy more bonds to back the war effort.
The News lists tickets for the annual President's Birthday Ball to be held Saturday evening, January 29, in the Arion teal. Tickets are priced at $1.00, including tax.
Lieutenant Thomas Karl Hanney, a Milford high school graduate and bomber with the tenth air force in India, is on a three week furlough visiting family in Milford after completing bombing missions. He notes meeting another Milford bombardier in Africa and hopes to visit local friends before rejoining air force duties.
A partial message references a class prompt and a purchase of tickets to support a meeting. It suggests plans for a worthy satellite-related event but lacks clear details or dates.
Milford high school teams again face a tough Beaver-Millard pennant race as Delta Rabbits win 43 to 27 on Milford floor. Milford Tigers struggled with late rallies hampered by training rule issues, weighing on championship hopes before a Friday clash with the Milford County Eagles.
The Office of Price Administration announces a February 27 shift to token shopping. Red and blue stamps are converted to linked point values with 60 points monthly for meats fats and 50 points for processed foods. Tokens match stamp color and are non interchangeable. No expiry date and no hoarding incentive, as spending rushes end.
Purdhert of 10 of the 25 new Milford homes has been completed and owners plan to move in. Kirk of the Kirk Really Company reports ten individuals, including Vanen Wisher and Thurland fly Milwar Edwards, have agreed to relocate. Milford expects a revived borough with new laundry, tailoring, and estate services as Mrs Prack Ro Harry takes over the Kelly establishment.
In Los Angeles area markets and union stockyards buyers faced tight supplies with rising slaughter in progress. Cattle receipts reached 254 000 for the week with prices mostly steady except canner and cutter cows. steer and feeder bids showed mixed gains and declines amid overall demand.
John Andrew Thevidson, 44, a Nebraska native and longtime locuminer, died Tuesday after a several week illness due to pulmonary tuberculosis. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon. The Davidson family now faces life without both parents as Mire Davidson died years ago after twins were born. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
A family gathering marked Grandma M Hickman s Slat birthday at Mrs Mace Horton s home on Saturday January 15. Monte Carlo was played with prizes won by Jim Hickman Cedar City and Mrs Sheridan Roger. Guests included Mr and Mrs Pay Hickman and others from Cedar City.
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