County's Water Supply Holding Up Says Humpherys
A state water report by Engineer T H Humpherys shows irrigation in Utah faces reduced storage owing to high temperatures and low precipitation. Reservoirs at Moon Lake and Beho may run short. Beaver and Sanpete streams run 60-80 percent of normal. Crop yields for peas tomatoes and beets are down in several counties, though many regions expect near normal harvests.
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Tin Witter
Perind Laat
Peport
T. H. Humipherve
YaLor Gomitpeionere
Beaver
Sannete
Millard
Carbon
Tron
Rich
Wintah
Wasateti
Utah
Nice Storm Tuesday Brings Milford Water Relief
A gentle shower Tuesday morning surprised Milford residents as 0.27 inches of precipitation fell over a 5 square mile area centered on Milford. W E Martin, Milford Air Board president, said the storm eased the town water system’s strain by reducing pumping demands during the siege to keep tanks filled. One pump failed to meet all demands during the storm day.
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Milford
Airways
W. E. Martin
Frastels
Community project unites city groups and churches
Noticeable to travelers, the effort formed an all community project with city entities, religious organizations, and individuals cooperating. Local officials describe broad support and cross groups participation in the initiative aimed at benefiting the public.
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Emc Andy
1000-Ft Contract Set By Honey Boy Mine
Milford reports a new 1000 foot development contract for the Honey Boy mine. Pacific Leasing company will drill from the 700 foot level where a fall strike suggested potential. work starts Saturday as weather issues fade and the project advances toward steady production at the Bradshaw district source.
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Milford
Honey Boy
George Jefferson
Thc
Pacific Leasing Company
Horn Silver
Moscow
Pole Canyon
Bradshaw Mining District
Milford Lions chief Moody named zone chairman
B. F. Moody retiring Milford Lions president and Milford High principal, now at summer school in Provo, is named Zone T chairman for Lions clubs. The clubs under Moody include Milford Delta Richfield and Salina. Overfelt of Gunnison also named deputy district governor for Region 4.
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B. F Moody
Milford
Local Boy Wins U S A C Scholarship in Utah
Hughes Williams earns one of Utah’s 25 100 Sears Roebuck scholarships based on high school scholarship, agriculture interest, citizenship and moral character. He holds the State Farmer’s key, has led state and local FFA chapters, and plans to study agriculture at Utah State Agricultural College this fall.
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Future Farmers of America Organization
Hughes
Williams
Utah
Sears Ro+hick company
Hujches
M.hl
Pune Farmers of America
Fiegher Stunde
Uutah
Milford Lions Visit Havana for International Convention
Murdock Jr a charter member and former president and secretary of Milford Lions Club left Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Murdock to attend Lions International in Havana Cuba. They fly from Milford to Los Angeles to Miami then train to Havana aboard a California Lions charter. The trip coincides with a historic conference of 21 American nations and Cuba's national election, amid the expected fireworks.
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Murdock Jr
Milford Lions Club
Murdock
Convention of Lions International
Havana
Cuba
Murdocks
Los Angeles
California Lions
Miami
Florida
Lion Joe
Observance Of 1940 Pioneer Day Urged By Church
The first presidency urges observance of Pioneer Day 1940 with a Sunday program in each ward. A reading of prophetic scriptures and pioneer experiences is planned, with a channel broadcast in Salt Lake City at 9:00 pm July 21. Members are asked to participate and display their Pioneer Day fervor.
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S. Ward
Valley of the Mountains
Plains
Utah
Salt Lake City
the Tabernacle
S.I S. Chirch Ane Aaking Hut
Enjoy Lake Trip By Mr and Mrs Smith and Party
Mr and Mrs J. C. Smith led a nine person party to Fish Lake for a weekend, joined by Stirs Hal Norton and wife, Harald Cline and daughters Ruth and Harriet, and Mr and Mrs Ivan McKnight. The group enjoyed a relaxing outing with fishing and scenic views.
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J. C. Smith
Swuphter
Stirs
Hal Norton
Ter Twby
Harald Cline
Ruth
Harriet
Ivan McKnight
Fish Lake
Cold Silver Claims Show Promise in Granite District Beaver County
The R. B. Cutler claims in Granite district Beaver County begin earnest work as gold rich ore heads north to smelters. The granite pass road mine has run 27 years but only recently revealed a main ore body. Vein runs 150 feet along north side hills with other holes finding lead silver and iron. Ross B. Cutler, once Beaver County sheriff, located the two claims and worked the mine. Isadore Lessing and Jim Robinson traced gold in the creek channel to the outcropping. Surrounding mines yielded pockets, but the present vein strengthens with progress.
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Beaver County
R. B. Cutler
Granite
Granite Pass
Beaver Side
North Side
Ross B. Cutler
Isadore Lessing
Jim Robinson
Reminded of Heroic Girl Officers Are Installed By Legion Auxiliary
Mrs. Walter Weber hosted a Legion Auxiliary gathering at her South Milford home. After a 1:30 p.m. chicken dinner, six bridge tables awarded Vera Yepsen points prize and Metta Weston honore prize. Installation of officers followed with Yepsen officiating. new officers named include Metta Weston president, Naomi Hughes and Christie Lyman vice presidents, Ethel Nielsen secretary, Nina Bingham treasurer, Vera Yepsen chaplain, Ethel Smith historian, Erma Cline sergeant at arms. Eleven past presidents attended, including Lena McGarry.
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Walter Weber
American Legion Auxiliary
South Milford
Vera Yepsen
Metta Weston
Vera
Yepsen
Metta Westons
Naomi Hughes
Christie Lyman
Ethel Nielsen
Nina Bingham
Ethel Smith
Erma Cline
Auxiliary
Lena McGarry
Beaver
B A C Commences Short Courses In Defense Activities
The Branch Agricultural college in Cedar City offers free training under the national defense program. Courses cover general trade skills for employed and unemployed men and include evenings and day sessions. Registration by July 15 is encouraged. courses taught by college staff and specialists require acceptance of assignment to defense industry work.
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Cedar City
National Defense
Henry Cherhaneley
Thiad Hous
GB. Cooley
Branch Agriculioral College
Sever
Theron Ashcroft
C. H. Cooley
PF. L. Walters
Branch Agricultural College
Gervace King
America
Grandson Welcomed From Salt Lake City by Audrey Raines
Mrs. Audrey Raines of Milton helped welcome a new grandchild born July 10 to Mr and Mrs Alvin Skitlicorn. The baby weighs four pounds named as a son. Grandson A J Raines returned Sunday from Salt Lake City to join the family celebration.
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A.J. Raines
Salt Lake City
Alvin Skitlicorn
Audrey Raines
Milton
Washington Comment on the Capital Privacy Push
A gossip filled column notes Washington plans to tighten access to the Capitol Hill area and patent office. It mentions President Wendell Willkie, Senator Moore, and party tensions. Officials consider ID cards, bag checks, and cameras for visitors while July and summer routines shape security measures.
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Wendell
Willkie
Mr. Hitlers
Dla
Nury
Pers
Wresn
Willie
Philadelphla Conrnsrvinn
Vbie
New York
Pennsylvania Avenue
Patent Office
Paxtent
Coe
War and Navy Department
Niet
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