27 Jan 1944
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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1944
Page
1
Fragmentary text hints at a discussion of a character named Ruminetoree seeking a job. The passage mentions wetwevssary, bouyupia, and pondering sparks as goals are pursued with a cautious, scattered approach amid a fire by a hot-shot.
Stevens and Company of Cedar City cites a dated letter from Mery Coder Mercantille Co claiming to offer 15 cents as restitution for past petty theft. The note, read aloud by P Highes, describes guilt and urges honesty as Slavens and Company had bought the Cedar Mercantile store years earlier.
A slower Saturday evening hosted for Ssilar and Mrs. Nathan Barnes at the Glen Barnes residence featured many gifts. Monte Carlo Whist yielded prizes for Mrs. Hollis and Mrs. KR Smith among the ladies and for C. F. Decker and Harry Garfield among the men. low prize went to Mrs. Heber M. Was. A lunch followed for numerous guests including Mrs. L. B. Waddingham and many others. Committees were led by Mrs. Cuddy, Mrs. Steenbock, and Mrs. Holm.
Ration reminders list expiration dates for brown stamps K, T, U on January 29 and V, W on February 26, with Sugar Black stamp 90 expiring March 1 and sugar canning coupons valid through February 29, 1944. Shoes Stamp 18 and Airplane Stamp 1 lack expirations. Gasoline Stamp 10 good for three gallons until March 22, with future notices possible.
Notice lists license plate sales for pamenger cars and bekt fru in Helver City at the County Auscumr's office on January 24 and 1 and February 7 14 21 23 Milford at Shorty Garage on January 25 28 and February 4 11 18 25 Mineravilly at the Library building on January 26 29 and February 5 12 19 26 forenoorm hours applications taken in Beaver and Milford during business hours
The selective service announces sweeping changes to the draft on February 1. All registrants will have a single preinduction physical, to be held at least 21 days before induction, and post-induction furloughs for draftees are scrapped. 1-A men will be examined by army and navy physicians and then sent home as civilians. those who pass join a three-group pool army navy limited service, with choices limited by qualifications. The pool remains for up to ninety days, with reexamination before induction, and a waiver option at the initial examination. Appeals for deferment will occur after passing the physical, reducing month-long delays.
A major snowstorm lasting Sunday to Wednesday blankets the region, producing 26 inches in Cedar City and 14 to 17 inches in Milford with wet lower layers. Travel is crippled as vehicles become stuck and mobility drops, marking the season's first real whiteout.
The Lady Firemen held a Friday night meeting on January 21 with an Installation party featuring bridge and 500. Bridge winners were Gladys Bird Ruby Ashworth and Christie Lyman while 600 winners were Fay Thompson Norma Edwards and Alma Sly. Twenty nine members attended and sweets were served by committee members Suita Molson Gladys Bird Lovie Moore and Mary Lars Moore. Mrs Harry Mills was appointed by the local VOPLW Auxiliary to raise the Sardavtling cam Dalen of that organization and reports the sweet RU in bonds and stamp during two days of the week.
A Milford quintet defeated the Millird Maglcs 33 25 in a tense barnstorming game, with Inghan of Milford scoring 10 for the winners. The report intertwines local sports with a European theatre dispatch chronicling Captain Elmer Beiers and the personal equipment department aiding combat crews for high altitude missions.
Mrs Elizabeth Frost Christensen dies suddenly in Salt Lake City from a heart ailment. Her daughter Mrs Rudolph Nielsen and spouse travel there, services held at Capitol Hill L D S ward chapel. Born September 20 186% in Ephraim she resided in Salt Lake City 24 years and was longtime L D S shared worker. Survived by two sons, five daughters, four sisters and four brothers.
Impressive funeral services were held in Milford for J A Davidson 43 with Bishop Carlyle Granning and Mitchell Fisher as speakers praising the family’s efforts after the mother’s death. The service included quartets and violin music, Graveside rites, and a birthplace note of Rashidur Nebraska. Davidson worked most of his life in mining and left a large family. Survivors include several children and a NASAL twin, with a Salt Lake City relative arriving to help.
Lieutenant and Mrs Gil lieutenants arrived in Milford for a few days visiting relatives. Jim Holyoak, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dell Holyoak, has orders to report at Fort Douglas for training in the army air forces after enlisting last October. He may be sent to Buellfield near Denver for preliminary training. Cedar City high school student, formerly Lund resident, is said to be the first from the school to be taken out before graduation with a promised diploma for high grades and activity. Private Robert F. Stewart recently completed basic training at Fort Knox Kentucky and visited Milford this week for a brief stay.
A wartime Christmas note from Lieutenant David S. Williams Jr in Eastern England describes distance from home, training, and upcoming duties. He mentions delays, preparation for aerial operations, and experiences awaiting deployment with the new unit amid the wartime context.
Attorney Harold Cline and Albert Pike Masonic Lodge past master received notable recognition at the Utah Grand Lodge annual meeting. Cline elected junior grand warden, stepping toward grand master, while B A Bjorklund was chosen as grand master. Separate rail labor section notes War Savings Bond purchases by Union Pacific employees, totaling 15.5 million dollars for 1942, averaging 345 dollars per subscribing employee.
A World War II era letter describes Christmas away from home in a distant post. The writer notes longing for family, shares a military Christmas party, and recounts a travel night before Christmas to a small city near the front. He details meals, camaraderie, and humorous mispronunciations amid the European theatre.
The author recalls new experiences with customs, countryside and towns, praising thrift, English inflections, and mid century architecture. Descriptions contrast brick heavy towns with hedged country estates, noting limited wood, ornate gardens, and strong empires reflected in fences and entrances. The letter also contrasts food, plumbing, and transport with American norms, hinting at rationing and limited conveniences.
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