29 Jul 1943
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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1943
Page
1
A quirky note describes Husninater proposing a dream plan with a roundabout motif and Viale fe pecensary. It mentions wearing a few bow ties as goals rise above leisure, with a sidenote about sparks and sleep.
A fragmented reminiscence lists routine newspaper office chores and duties such as soliciting advertisements and subscriptions, paying bills, repairing presses, and maintaining paper supply. It also mentions handling failed delivery, editing bungled copy, scanning material, and miscellaneous tasks amid a flurry of jumbled phrases.
Edward Marksheffel, Milford town board president 1018 to 1922, and longtime Union Pacific employee since 1899, was appointed general superintendent of the South Central district based in Salt Lake City. He succeeds J. W. Myers. Marksheffel’s appointment is effective immediately and he will move from Los Angeles where he led terminals. Holt rose from messenger in Manhattan to conductor, later serving as safety director and terminal supervisor in Los Angeles. FH H. Larson will temporary supervise terminals in Los Angeles, while George Fish heads the Los Angeles division.
The report notes little rainfall across Milford and nearby mountain communities over the past weeks, with occasional cloudburst threats in the afternoons, while the town remains mostly cloudy rather than wet.
The piece mocks war bond appeals, noting volunteers and dogs loaned by masters for night duties. It mentions dogs trained to hear smell and see beyond humans, and questions who can actually contribute money. The tone satirizes propaganda and wartime fund drives.
Sympathy and praise pour to Mr and Mrs William J Baker Milford for Corporal William C Baker of Milford who died May 29 1943 in the Attu battle. A Brigadier General and two officers commend his meritorious conduct and devotion to duty describing his fighting spirit and Christian burial in a military ceremony.
E L Westover of South Milford advertises 1200 bushels of Dixie peaches for Milford townspeople at affordable prices. He recently bought a 2000 bushel Hurricane orchard and will allocate 800 bushels to farm health patrons, leaving about 1200 bushels for local buyers. Orders must be placed promptly by mail or contact. Also notes fruit jar prices in Gamble store ad and encourages subscription.
A World War II era letter from July 10 1943 recalls a leave visit to an Indian temple with gold inlays, scenes at the Burning Ghats, and a Kali goat sacrifice described in stark terms. The writer notes photo limits and promises to share details later, with asides about military colleagues and awards in the Northwest Utah area.
A visiting lieutenant in the maritime service, Carl Louis, formerly of Minersville, shared experiences from North Africa and the Atlantic voyage aboard a Liberty ship. The article also notes local residents in military service and pheasant planting efforts by the Milford Wildlife Protective association, including Deputy Warden Riley and director F. A. Osborn.
Beaver county young men were named to the August selective service induction list as of August 4. The group includes Franklin David Gentry of Beaver, son of Ivy Gentry, Beaver board clerk, and Russell Cleaborne O'Brien, a Salt Lake City transferee now enlisted in the air forces. Names and addresses of those called follow, with serial numbers and hometowns such as Milford Provo Sulphindale Minersville Beaver Miner sville and Milford.
Sailors selling meat are reminded of wartime rationing rules under the Milford war pren and DPA charts. Officials emphasize displaying point values and meat prices to speed service and reduce shopping inconvenience. July consumer point walk guides were sent to post offices. future mailings will reach retailers directly from Washington. Utah retailers received meat price charts, and stores should keep a copy of the trade point value table to verify wholesale point charges against consumer charts.
Families effect moves Vance Fishey new manager of the local J C Penney store brought his family to Milford from American Fork Sundays The same gin which brought his household grade here took back a load for the Thontds Gerrani Twinly White to male their home in Provo where Mr Ger sul former Penney manager wes to become departmental manager in the much larger store.
Frazier, son of Mr and Mrs W P Frazier, and Huntin ir, son of Mr and Mrs M L Buntiner, spent Monday in Cedar City where they enlisted in United States naval service and went to Salt Lake City on Wednesday to complete the procedure.
Los Angeles Union Stock Yards report shows increased market activity but lower prices across all grades. Government subsidies for stocker and feeder cattle remain tight, with $110 per 100 pounds still cited. cattle receipts at major parks match year-ago levels while hay movement slows due to truck restrictions.
Ration reminders list Book A coupons four gallons soil through Sept 21 and Stamp 12 for 11 pounds through Aug 15. Coupons 15 16 for 6 pounds each apply through Oct 21. Stamp 22 one pound valid July 22 to Aug ?, Stamp 18 one pair valid through Oct 31. Meats fats red stamps P Q R T U valid dates vary July 31 to August T. Blue stamps R P Q valid July 1 to Aug 7 and R S become valid Aug 1 through Sept 7.
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