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Newspaper

Milford News

Location

Milford, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1947

Page

1

Paving Contract Awarded for Highway 21 West

A paving contract is let for five and two tenths miles of Highway 21 West to Palkeyman Construction Co. of Provo for 370,300.45. Work begins around March 1 with a 6-foot curface, drops at the high school corner to 41-foot, and proceeds for the 54 mile distance with a 22-foot surface, expected to complete by July 1.

Senate Che McShane Joseph R. Murdock Palkeyman Construction Co Provo Elans Ena Yor

Milford Chamber Forms Active Civic Group New Mil ford Chamber of Commerce activates with 46 members

Forty six progressive Milford citizens from business, professional, and industrial sectors become charter members at the first regular meeting in the I O O F hall. Officers include President Varice Fisher and Vernon Burns as treasurer with a board of directors and committees shaping aims to promote civic and commercial welfare and attract industry.

Busines Milford Chnter Milford Chamber of Commerce Sartt Pulse Atston Varice Fisher Ic, Penney Fisher Minetaville Milford ‘Lions Club Milford Widlife Fen Hilman Kunian Pent Ife Wyoming Amelia Tele~phone & Telegraph Co Mulford Milford Flying Service Vernon Mr Burns Mayonie Milford American Legion Post Umian Pacific Texis Stephen A. Willnvs Taleshiter Milford News Louisiana Tic TMD D. H E. Kirke Jory Time Lawrence Sullivan Boston Land Song serigeant-Kbuenis Nant-West Moheirter Aeknbers Niwa

Minersville News Updates and Local Happenings

Minersville reports a new local correspondent Mr Khubon Dawon while Mrs Albrecht resigns. Residents sent notices and letters to the post office for forwarding. A major operation for Pearson occurred in Milford Hospital and Sacrament services endured lively hymns by Sisters Lillian McKnight Leona Roberts Bernice Gillins and Arimina Banks. Enterprise M-Men beat Minersville in a fast game 39 to 33 with a second meeting scheduled. Mr and Mrs Sherman Carter welcomed twins a boy and a girl on January 23. Rosina Rollins slipped on slick streets sustaining minor injuries. Gene Corbridge and Oswald Myers families visit Utah and California. County and woolgrowers conventions draw locals like Art Myers Jay Canter and others. Wedding plans for Ruth Murdock noted plus a health conference and teacher Jean Hansen ill with tonsillitis. substitute lessons by Eve Nibrocht.

Elementary School News at Leslie Cols Sixth Tine

Elementary school notes report weekly activities with grades learning on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays and students currently playing basketball. Plans include dancing and games while posters are being made for Better Breakfast Week and student discussions on Breakfasts.

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Drapery Pattern Advice for Coordinated Room Decor

Readers are advised to choose drapery patterns that echo wall features such as figured walls or plain arcettes. Matching color schemes to the wallpaper background or wall tones helps create a cohesive, tasteful room appearance.

Legionnaires Win District Cage Title at Milford High

The Milford American Legion basketball team clinched the north district title by defeating the Seciver Legionnaires at Milford High School gym. Milford finished the league with six wins, no losses, while Treaver went 2-2 in league play. A round robin playoff to determine the district entrant for state continues, with Milford hopeful to host. A benefit game is planned Monday for the March of Dimes, likely against Minersville MtMen, proceeds to a charitable fund. Next Thursday Milford joins Ephraim in a return game at the NUL High gym as Ephraim defeated Wilford last Saturday.

Milford American Legion Seciver Legionnaires Milford High School Heir Sehactule Treaver Noth MiTford HLAG Milford Minersville MtMen Legion Baltom March of Dimes Fund Milford Legionnaires Ephraim Legion NUL Ephraimites Wilford Thialry

Mrs Glenna Thompson Dies in Milford Area

Mrs Glenna Thompson 57 died early Thursday January 22. Funeral services were conducted at Malford Chapel with Bishop Ira M Moher presiding. She was born April 16 1908 in Parowan daughter of George A Long and wife. Survived by husband Carl J Thompson four children Calvin Carl Connie and Shanna, and many relatives. Interment at Milford Cemetery with Masons honoring her memory.

Glenn Lawn Thompson Malford Ira M Moher Thompson Neutes Purley Feixher Hughes Clyde Griffitha Vance Fisher Remerks Howard Joseph Lols Vance Fishin Clone Prayer Thomision Parowan George A. Lonte Flusk A Thompsan Milford Par Ewan Childrnn Calvin Carll Connie Shanna Thempoor Olf Follenhaus TaMante Lowehoor Lawe Mra Siddred Giger Mine Thom Lawruver Alk Parewan Mra Lin Bauyr Cedar City Loma Algor Hinwathe Marian Lamb Las

Harold Cline Named Utah Grand Master

Harold Cline elected Grand Master of the Utah Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons at the 75th communication in Salt Lake City. He was initiated into Alboga Lodge in Milford in 1930, served as Worshipful Master of Milford Lodge in 1932 and 1940, and was Grand Orator of the lodge.

Utah Grand Lodge Utah Court of Honor Supreme Council of the Southern Jurisdiction Scottiah Rite Carl H. Claudy Washington, DC Masonic Service Association Tarkest Humber Lincoln G. Kelly James W. Collins Marshel John Edward Carver Ogden Salt Lake City Colorado Wyoming Milford Masons Vic Pardon Tae Ig. Day taMor Cut ‘Sé Joseph H Murlock J. Soba Faro Cline Milford Uta Grand Lodge Manonic Cline Albog

Meanest Man In the World Steals March of Dimes Box

An unknown man who entered Milford's Meanest Man contest allegedly stole a filled March of Dimes donation box from the Morn Silver hotel. Vance Fisher, campaign director, urged returning the container or money by mail to avoid embarrassment, noting the theft could hinder polio relief efforts. The box was left in a busy hotel lobby frequented by railroaders, miners, and ranchers.

Isford Milford Vance Fisher Polmty

Telluride Pumpers Favor Present System Over Meter Billing

Irrigating pumpers of South Milford rejected a proposal to switch from a horse power based charge to a billowatt hour rate. Paul Ashworth of Telluride Power Company reported the meeting and noted officials favored meters but farmers declined, risking penalties and factory orders. The new rate could save 40 to 24 percent per power unit, though Telluride also preferred meters if farmers agreed.

South Milford Paul B. Astworth Telluride Power Company Ashworth Public Service Getmission Power Company South Milford Tara Lely Angel Power Astavi Prat Telluride Company

Farewell Party For Lennard Bowen at Club House

A farewell party was held at the Club House Friday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Lennard Bowen. Guests included Mr and Mrs Bowen and many neighbors. The event featured dining, games, and a potluck dinner prepared for the attendees. Mr and Mrs Tyan McKnight and other locals were listed among the guests. Mer Edee Baler visited relatives in Minorsvale for the weekend.

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Milford News Notes and Social Round, 1930s

Personal Ada Winn and daughter Netta Mitchell visit Mil ford friends this week. Mrs Sophie Johnson received a sword from her son Arthur who will train at Chanute, Al in meteorology for about three months before furlough. Mr Ward Carter and daughter and Mrs Joseph Eyre of Beaver shopped in Milford Tuesday. Mr and Mrs San Johnson travel to Los Angeles to buy furniture. Lola Altman of Denver visits her parents Mr and Mrs T Altman. Mrs Corn Altman leaves for Los Angeles for a week with her mother. J S Murdock of Minersville announce the engagement of their daughter Exith to McDonald Armstrong of Cedar City. wedding planned in February. Hospital News: babies born to Pitchforth and Miller, Virginia Grimes operated on for appendicitis, June Pearson undergoes major operation, Ray Carter confined to Milford hospital. Kim Gray of Las Vegas visited Milford then left for Los Angeles for employment. Mrs J D Johnston hosts luncheon guests. Vena Wilson, Roy Cattrell, Douglas, Alice and the Coats. Alice’s ninth birthday celebrated with family and friends. Lynda Osborn seventh birthday celebrated with matinee and party. July Baxter accompanies Mille family to town. Judy returns home with Mia, etc.

Utah Legislature Shows Willingness to Bypass Party Lines

Harmony remains the word as Utah's 27th Legislature continues a two week burst of lawmaking with governors budget hints. Governor Herbert supports many proposals but reserves prerogative to shape appropriations while endorsing legislative study of funding. He backs expansion of the University of Utah into a graduate school but opposes some Senate tax bills and cautions on policy debates. Continued on Page Seven.

Herbert Th Niel Joint Appropriations Committee Board of Examiners University of Utah I Graduate School Senate

Minersville Resident Marks 84th Birthday

Minersville resident Mr. L. Nolder celebrated his 84th birthday with a family dinner and a evening of storytelling and fiddle music. Born January 26 1865 in East Elisabet Pa the longtime resident was christened Inne Newton Nolder.

LN. Nolder Minersville Pap Pape" Badle East Elisabet Optegeromrion Inne Newton Noljder

Fragmented notes from a long-lived Pittsburgh family tale

A garbled passage describes a man from a long-lived family with aging parents, a deceased elder brother, two living sisters in Pennsylvania, and an early life spent around Pittsburgh. It mentions hardships, a move away from a rough upbringing, and hints at future life choices as a clerk.

Walton Utah Ums Fillandeth Edith

Elevators Installed in 1849 at Denneysrest Building New York

In 1849 the first two successful electrically operated passenger elevators were installed in the Denn'srest building in New York City. The milestone marks an early achievement in urban electric transit and signals the rising role of electric engineering in modern skyscraper design.

Denn' Srest Building New Yorke City

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