16 Jul 1936
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1936
Page
1
A fragmentary note depicts a Ruminator proposing a bold plan to cream a Jot, while thinking little by Tlechasary, scattering bou Queta as aims remain distant. It hints at conflict and spectacle as sparks fly in the aftermath.
The piece recalls Milford flood years, notes last week’s cloudburst near Frisco canyon washing the south end of the cay, and claims Milford’s large payroll yet little Salt Lake newspaper advertising. It laments Salt Lake indifference to Milford, contrasts Cedar City celebrations, and highlights patriotic turnout for Independence Day. A Californian visitor shares Lake Puffer tales and travel plans toward Yellowstone, while a political joke from Arkansas closes the column.
Four Milford youths Howard C. Wilson Kenneth G. Sherwood Dean A. Johansen and James C Angell represent Beaver County at the Citizens Military Training camp opened at Fort Douglas on Monday July 6 for a month long course with 215 trainees from Utah Idaho Wyoming and Nevada all expenses covered by the government The article notes Wilson is in his third CMTC training period Sherwood and Johansen in their accord period and Angell in his first year The camp features army cooks medical staff chaplains and a recreation hall with reading material while Brigadier General Walter G Sweeny invites civic groups and parents to visit anytime and the piece ends with Continued on Inst page
Cedar City prepares for the Black Hawk Encampment and Roundup from August 4, expecting fifteen to twenty thousand attendees. The event features a homecoming round-up, tent city on B A C college campus, nightly pageants and musical festivals, a large outdoor theatre, free programs by towns, three days of video showcases, a mammoth parade, fireworks, an Indian pow-wow, boxing and wrestling, carnivals and dances, with extensive facilities and entertainment planned for a grand southern Utah celebration.
A Union Pacific worker from Ogden named Allrs McFwes won the title Queen Of The Rails during Railroad Week events. She is described as a vivacious blonde with matching eyes and a poised stage presence, competing against queens from other railroad lines and earning national attention as a leading entrant.
A United Press survey shows Americans travel in unprecedented numbers across rail, air, and sea. New York City saw about 1.5 million people depart for holiday weekends or extended vacations as long distance trips surge. Rail capacity loads and sold out deluxe trains, extra air service, and near full steamship accommodations mark a nationwide travel boom aided by lower fares and new railroad comforts.
A report to Allan T Saf ford from the National Emergency Council outlines increased average payments to Utah farmers under the agricultural conservation program. The Lake and Beaver counties show notable totals while Beehive State counties list varied sums for listed growers and districts.
Oliver Graff a Minersville and Beaver high school teacher has been designated to organize the WPA recreation program in Beaver County. Committees have been organized in the towns and more details will be announced. The movement aims to provide leisure activities for all ages and receive broad support from residents.
Funeral services were held in Beaver for Joan Baker, three, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin H. Baker. The Beaver West ward chapel hosted relatives and Milford friends. speakers included Bishop E. Bird and S. Taylor Farnsworth. The service noted the child died after an accident while being rushed to Cedar City, with mourners and music forming a community tribute.
A Salt Lake report from Washington outlines WPA results over the past year. It details 3,000,000 unemployed placed, $160,000,000 in farm to market roads, 5,800 schools, 4,200 public buildings, 5,000 parks, 8,000 flood controls, 425 airports in operation, 180 electric systems, and 281,000 students aided to continue studies. Mrs Sanford notes four of every five WPA dollars went to work, with local governments contributing about 19 percent of project value.
An unclear report notes attendees at a state gathering involving Republican figures. It mentions Heaver County and a former senator, with references to a meeting of the Republican party and associated officials. The text is garbled but indicates attendance and political context.
A Lions Club of Ephraim sponsored caravan of 100 to 200 cars will tour the Skyline drive from Ephraim to the mountain peak, with a stop at the Great Basin experiment station and a coffee service near the summit. The trip, set for July 1 to 19, will highlight surrounding ranges from the Lasal and Henry Mountains to the Uintahs and Nevada peaks, with public invitation and seasonal bloom planning.
The firmade theatre showcases Frank Capra’s film return after directing Lady in a Day and It Happened One Night. Garbo headlines travels across town with vivid star power and the director’s celebrated style. Capra’s latest release frames a bold cinematic statement, drawing crowds Sunday and Monday.
Milford football team beat a local foe with strong pitching and defense. Benenan, Me Jannnew, and two big hits by a Milford hitter boosted the effort as W Haarlie and teammates controlled the mound.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.