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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1932
Page
1
The South Milford Community Club met Saturday June 4 at the club house drawing a large crowd of members and young attendees. Pres Palmer led an evening of ecards and games followed by refreshments organized by Mrs Ivan McKnight.
Entertains at dinner Mr and Mrs George Jefferson hosted a Saturday evening dinner party with guests from Salt Lake City. The 4-H foods club met Tuesday at 10 00 am for demonstrations and to plan a new leader as the current one departs this summer. The Ladies Auxiliary to Union Pacific Old Timers club plans its last season party at Grant Hotel on Friday June 19 1932 at 1 30 pm. Members may reserve with secretary treasurer Mrs Lea Langenbacker. The first year 4-H cooking group met Thursday June 9 at the high school to discuss business. Elaine Kirk was assigned a lesson and Naomi Wither and Margy Young a demonstration for next time. The next meeting is at the high school Thursday June 16 at 10 am. Mrs Q K Clay entertained with a bridge luncheon featuring guests Mrs E F Gianotti of San Francisco Mrs Stanley Ballinger of Evanston Wyoming Mrs William Broyles of Milford and others including Mrs C R Fergusson Mrs C C Wallin Mrs P H Pitzgerald Mrs Carl Nyman Mrs R W Crockett Jr Mrs Ruth Southworth Mrs Charles Ruggers Mrs L P Pearce Mrs Glen Nelson and Mrs J A Crockett. Price News Advance.
Dean F. Park of Salina seeds a record 800 acres of potatoes in south Milford after leasing 160 acres in May. A night and day labor force plows and prepares soil while another crew cuts seed potatoes, with several carloads shipped in. Park, an experienced grower, sees strong potential in the Milford pumping district for a bountiful yield this season.
Milford built a 12 inning victory as the single men defeated the married men in a long ballgame. Sherm Hickman homered for the married men early while Horton and solid defense from Shiek Garzan Roy White and Melvin Stanley helped Milford survive and win.
Milford gasoline dealers cut price from 22 cents to 17 cents per gallon on Saturday. The Beaver price set weeks ago spurred the reduction, but officials warn the low rate may not last. Narrow margins and a forthcoming one cent federal tax likely will push prices up again soon.
A. J. McMullen of Beaver Copper Co reports theft of a large Majestic stove from a Milford camp and notes repeated lootings and vandalism. The company offers a reward for information leading to those responsible as mining operations halt due to low metal prices.
District Agricultural Inspector J. E. Blazzard will arrive soon to start weed control focused on whitetop with some Canada thistle. The article urges farmers to identify and report noxious weeds to prevent seed spread and maintain control. It also notes poultry feeding guidance and egg production timelines for leghorn pullets and heavier breeds.
Southern Utah crops show better prospects with ample water in Washington and Enterprise and strong alfalfa potential. Red Cross grain distribution aided communities but missed some due to incomplete lists. Efforts continue to organize feed storage and storage to prepare for winter, while farmers face loan repayment pressures from federal and private sources. Local notices include marriages and community updates, with calls to read ads and prepare for the coming season.
Milford schedules a Sunday doubleheader at the local ball park facing Minersville and Caliente. The first game starts at one o clock. Milford lists four pitchers in rotation, suggesting strong depth for both games.
Seventy six Washington bound veterans arrived in Milford on a freight train en route from Los Angeles to Salt Lake for a march on Washington to press for the Veterans bonus bill. The Milford American Legion Post served hot coffee sandwiches and eatables in a former P.P.O.C. Garage building. The vets were given an hour to eat before the freight departed Milford as they continued toward Salt Lake City.
Dr P L Holman of Mt Pleasant, secretary of the Associated Civic Clubs of southern Utah, asks state officials for a special session to revise laws so closed Utah banks may access finance reconstruction board loans. The plan cites persuading Congress to fund purchases of defunct bank assets and to allow dividends to depositors.
Engineer J. E. Farmer replaces William Herron who moved to Cedar City. E. R. Johnson of Salt Lake City joins the extra board with Murray Wing also on the extra board. W. D. Manca from Salt Lake City works on the Milford board while P. C. Carlisle is cut off the Milford board and returns home to Salt Lake City. Lee Shockley is cut from the extra board. Plans call for a $150000 federal building at Cedar City covering 6000 square feet.
Mrs. James Lang travels to Ocean Park California for her granddaughter's graduation. Ray and wife celebrate their wedding anniversary at Fish Lake opening. Kenneth Nichols from Salt Lake City visits grandparents in Milford. Many residents visit relatives in Provo Salt Lake City Beaver and Nevada towns.
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