15 Jun 1939
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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1939
Page
1
A roundabout narrator muses on reaming and plotting while leaving objectives above ground to enjoy. The piece hints at a social dynamic where the ruminator savors sparks flying as others react to the action.
An OCR fragment cites a quirky valuation of household items and chemicals, noting a total price around a currency amount. The text lists water fat sugar lime and minerals with quantities, ending with a reference to market value and a private name.
The Studebaker Champion, tested in a round trip from San Francisco to New York and back, covered 6,144 miles at an average of 40.48 mph using 225 gallons of gasoline. Driven by Luther Johnson and a team of observers, the car achieved 27.26 mpg with no repairs, punctures, or tires changed, completing the eastern and western legs in 18 days. Total fuel cost was 44.98 dollars, with stops and routes following major U S highways along a near rain line path.
Milford hosts a charter night for its new Junior Chamber of Commerce unit with Walter Mann presenting the national charter and D C Dix and Sam Cline addressing civic duty. Local officials and guests witness the ceremony and a smoker precedes the banquet at the Union Pacific hotel.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology creates a stainless steel alloy containing one to two percent silver. Chromium and nickel make it corrosion resistant while the surface forms a silver chloride that resists water attack. This gives better polish and may keep ship keels barnacle free, with surface chloride restoring itself after chips.
Local boy Williams of Milford, son of Mr and Mrs Art Williams, active in the Future Farmers of America, stood out at the Intermountain Junior Fat Stock show. His first prize pen of dairy jersey hogs drew lively bidding, with Safeway Stores Inc buying the trio at 18 pounds plus price per pound, and also purchasing the grand champion steer at 40 cents a pound. Mrs OW. Cates departed Saturday for an indefinite visit in southern California.
Construction on Milford fair grounds starts next Tuesday under WPA with J M Hughes in charge. Crews will build pens, stables, race track railings, and lay a water line to support the first county fair in western Beaver county set for September 7 to 9. The event will feature high class rodeo, a major race meet, and Milford’s biennial home coming attracting many former residents.
William A Merrill, Beaver County farm administration representative, spoke at Milford Lions lunch detailing challenges to develop South Milford area. He urged diversified farming, early sugar beet planting boosting yields, and praised deep soil. Lions plans include a dairy improvement prize by Valley Creamery and charter night invite. several club officers and members attended.
The committee stresses fair treatment for Beaver County lands and resources. Local producers seek recognition of winter runs and local talent before outside inspectors arrive to assess the county's produce and potential.
The Associated Civic Clubs of Southern Utah plan a June 24 tour from Blanding of scenic and recreational attractions in Utah and nearby areas. Guides will lead visitors to Arches and Natural Bridges monuments, Mesa Verde, Goose Necks, Zion, Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, and more with a 10 am executive meeting and a 2:20 pm business session, followed by an evening banquet.
The San Francisco Mines plan to reopen the Lulu Shaft to explore limestone at the 400 foot level and move machinery to the 100 foot level. Ventilation and hoisting gear will be installed as crews continue mining sulphide ores and silver at the site.
A Washington commentary outlines a five point Democratic program including tax revision and social security reforms. It notes female influence in Congress and a shift after a British embassy garden party invitation, with senators and their wives attending a royal event as Washington eyes adjournment season.
The readable text indicates a trench or excavation context with references to depth, contact, and potential entrapment. Details are sparse but suggest an anticipated or evolving scenario involving time and depth, pointing to a potentially significant but unclear development.
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