23 Jul 1936
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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1936
Page
1
A cryptic note outlines a plan to rerun a lot while minimizing effort, scattering small bouquets as objectives rise, and deploying a sharp remark to ignite reaction. The rough concept hints at testing responses while observers watch sparks fly.
A small boy leading a donkey encounters a group of soldiers at an army camp. They tease him about enlisting, asking what he is holding his sister for to fight for, and the lad replies calmly that he won’t join the army. The scene shows the boy’s defiant stance amid men’s attempts at mockery.
The sixth field day of the Great Basin branch of the Intermount Forest and Range Experiment station will be held August 7 and 8 at the station on the Manti national forest near Ephraim Utah. Researchers will display range improvements, native versus reseeded forage, climate effects on plant growth, and grazing impacts on watersheds. Visitors may stay overnight August 7 with tents provided. meals available at the station. event hosted by R W Bailey and University of Utah officials.
The Associated Civic Clubs of Southern Utah gathered in Ephraim for a monthly session to consider liquor law changes granting counties and towns full retail beer licensing power while retaining wholesaling by the liquor control commission. The group also backed a Price eastern Utah junior college and discussed a state advisory council to unify regional concerns.
Formal installation of lodge officers occurred this week in a mid city session. Officers named include Harold Cl bbe as grand, Roy Carlson as grand, Roy Cottrell secretary, Harold Carlson treasurer, L A Wynaught right support, L A Zabriskie left support, Robert Sherwood warden, Ross C Palmer chaplain.
Beaver County Fish and Game club schedules a two day sport and outdoors outing at Puffers Lake on Sunday and Monday August 10. Prize contests include fly casting bait casting boat racing foot racing target shooting boxing and largest fish. Committees named for sports prizes concessions advertising policing tickets and grounds plan the event as a growing annual affair in southern Utah with Milford and Beaver enthusiasts contributing.
Ireland, praised for following Finland in repaying U S war debts, backs social programs under the Free State. Consul Matthew Murphy, touring the western states from San Francisco, notes old age and widow pensions, unemployment insurance, free milk, and school meals amid rising unemployment and new work hours.
J. C. Root and Mel Root departed Sunday by train for a week of education in Salt Lake City where Mr Hoot will attend the postmasters convention. SubscribesDont Borrowt.
Sixteen Milford Boy Scouts and Scoutmaster John Yack returned from Big John's flat in the Beaver mountains after a week at camp. About 117 boys and 15 Scouters joined troops from Beaver county Millard district and Plute county amid daily rain and hail storms. Highlights included hikes to Puffers lake and Mt Belnap, nature study, a daily camp inspection, and three Milford Scouts acting as color guards.
Black Rock Clinton Nay spent the last term days with his parents Mr and Mrs Shirl Nay and visited relatives in Antimony. Mrs Hampton Burke returned Wednesday from Milford after a minor operation at Milford hospital and was a guest of Mrs C F Decker. Mrs Karmont Raminski and the son of Marowan joined friends here last week. Walter James has returned home from a business trip to Sanpete County and Walter James Miller will return home to Bountiful this week.
A historical Navy discharge statement emphasizes core values of integrity, service, and readiness. It highlights commitment to duty, national defense, and character as essential to a sailor’s future, reflecting the era’s emphasis on honorable conduct and loyalty.
A Wednesday storm in Beaver mountains triggered floods and rumors with few injuries. The Beaver canyon released 1200 second feet for two hours then 1700 for several hours, swelling Minnersville reservoir, soaking Beaver mountain and beach lands, and undermining some roads and bridges. Merchant valley bridge was washed out while Telluride Dam remained intact. Milford area saw only light showers in the past week.
The First Year Foods club led by Marie Carlyot and Selina Johnson enjoyed a winning swimming party at the Milford pool on Wednesday the 22nd at 7 a.m. A breakfast followed at the Willows east of Milford with club members celebrating.
In Los Angeles on July 20 1926 market notes describe a firm undertone in live stock trading with stronger values for high grade beef and growing demand on the Pacific coast. Rising grain costs and weather conditions temper feeding and marketing, while Washington signals readiness to intervene for drought stricken cattle. Beef slaughter hits record highs domestically, with most beef consumed within the United States as exports recede.
Mil ford C C Camp notes describe Lieutenant Go Arvin returning after several weeks along the west coast, a local report on movements, and welfare at the camp infirmary. The entry mentions twelve men arriving by Sunday afternoon, the desert refuge becoming occupied again, and an agriculture college exhibit with various breeds of sheep. It notes staff and residents attending events, and references several named individuals and locations in a period-appropriate, terse camp diary tone.
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