07 Jun 1945
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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1945
Page
1
A cryptic note describes the Ruminator Roundabout as a plan to dream often and think sparingly while scattering bouquets while aims stay above ground. It hints at occasional impulsive acts and the pleasure found in watching sparks fly.
A humorous reflection on everyday home life contrasts neighborly quirks with crowding noises and shared space. The piece portrays domestic chaos, routine irritations, and the comforting truth that family and home define belonging.
Beaver Press passes from Charles S. Wilkinson to A. G. Merkley a Deseret News veteran and Vernal native. Mr and Mrs Merkley bring five children and prep to lead the paper with training and personality. They visited Milford on business last Friday and were welcomed by The News staff.
After treaty agreements with the Delaware and Shawnee, settlers poured into Kansas with women and children joining men by steamboat, horseback, and wagon. They built permanent homes amid border warfare and slavery tensions, earning a monument on Topeka’s capitol grounds as descendants pursue funds and a hopeful future.
A Beaver county allcounty session adopted a postwar highway plan for state approval. Attendees included Sheridan Fiack district highway engineer and county commissioners G. Joseph, Elmer Marshal, and Smoky White. Projects cover routes from Fish Lake Forest to Milford, loops around Greenville Minersville and Cates, and road works to Millard Deseret and Iron county lines with two secondary projects and a county road, prioritizing highway 21 improvements and a crosscounty Beaver to Milford corridor.
Funeral services were held for Mrs Maxine Kesler Fillmore drowned in a boating accident at Minersville reservoir. Her sister Mary Jane Edwards survived, guiding the recovery using the butt of a rifle as an oar. The body of Merlin Hansen remained missing until Tuesday.
Mrs. W. P. Cottrell arrived in Milford Sunday for a visit of a few weeks with relatives and friends. She makes her home with her daughter Mrs. Lee Gray in Provo. Her son Dr. W. Fred Cottrell of Miami University Oxford is leaving Thursday to take athletic duties.
A Milford community item notes Bruce Osborne US Marine Corps, son of Mrs A H Connell, sending a 1945 Mothers Day letter from Western Carolines to his mother Mrs Sy Os borne of Beaver. The letter reflects homesickness, gratitude, and family sacrifice during wartime. Also mentioned are service member updates from local residents and families with Navy and Army records, promotions, and home visits.
Veterans of World War II were recognized by Milford Port No. 11 American Legion as election of officers for the coming year took place. Harry Hussey and Maynard Voorhees, discharged from naval service in the present conflict, were elected commander and second commander respectively, with Andrew Holm named athletic officer. Other officers and assistants were selected, reflecting a trend of World War II veterans taking leadership roles in the postwar organization.
Dr Dow W Guilakutlat, disector of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, cautions on a polio surge ahead of summer outbreaks. May to May figures show about 642 cases versus 424 last year, with sharp rises in New England Middle Atlantic South Atlantic and East South Central regions. The Pacific, Midwest, and vast South Central areas show declines while the rest of the country remains similar.
Merl Hansen aged 21 drowned in Minnesville reservoir while riding with a party of three. His body recovered after nine days of search. He lived in Milford and worked for Union Pacific railroad at Kwkenton. He is survived by wife Norma Dewson, three daughters Lou Rose May Dean Connie Ray, his parents a brother and a sister Mrs Portia Tenson of Pillmore.
Dr Gudakunst, medical director, warns of a higher number of cases this year compared with the war period, urging careful scrutiny of the national situation. The source notes this is part of continuing coverage and invites further details from officials.
U P agent Mr Evans allocates about 220000 from the Wentworth plan sale proceeds to government bonds and cash purchases. He notes, with wife Mrs Evans, the total nearing 52000 though the figure appears garbled. a son awaits Navy service from Lexington.
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