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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1949
Page
2
Helen Tinsley of Bakersfield California spent five days this week with her parents Mr and Mrs William Baker and other relatives and friends.
Local social notes list Ruth and Harriet Cline and families visiting Lorraine Gillins and others, with births, birthdays, and gatherings across Milford and nearby towns. Obituary mentions Mrs Bessie Jane Watts, with mourners from Jennie Bowen’s family. Various gatherings include sewing club, meals, and weekend house guests.
The regular VFW Auxiliary meeting in the 10 F hall included reading Department convention reports and draping the charter for Past National President Effie King. Clara McFadden was elected president of District No. 7. The group planned a concession at the race meet to raise funds for the War Memorial. Mrs. David S. Williams and daughter of Kanab visited Milford briefly, while Mr. Williams and grandchildren fished in Indian Creek.
A recipe for eggplant casserole features peeled eggplant sliced and pan fried in margarine, coated in flour, layered with tomato sauce, topped with grated cheese or margarine bread crumbs, then broiled until browned. It invites readers to request a Mealtime Marvels booklet from the National Cotton Council in Memphis Tennessee.
Miss Marilyn Carlson daughter of Mr and Mrs William O Carlson of Salt Lake formerly Milford has completed the preliminary periods at the University of Utah and Salt Lake County General Hospital School of Nursing. She received her nurse cap at the capping exercises in the Burton Ward on June 10. She will continue classes at the University of Utah and the hospital and graduate from the College of Nursing in August 1951. Miss Carlson attended Milford High School in 1941.
At the home of Mr and Mrs David C Watkins a social evening featured progressive games with prizes for all attendees. Guests included Bishop and Mrs George C Goodwin Mr and Mrs McCoy Williams Mr and Mrs Delbert Kesler Mr and Mrs Carlyle Granning and Mr and Mrs Rudolph Nielsen. Mrs Watkins served a summer lunch.
The 4H Kettle Klub elected officers at their Tuesday morning meeting at Mrs. Mary Albrechts home. Norman Carlton was named president, Hazel Kesler vice president, Janelle Baxter secretary, Bonnie Lund reporter, and LaDean Whitaker cheerleader. Other members Zelda Merryweather and Hazel Ann Kesler attended. Milford visitors Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Olds of Cedar City spoke. Olds recently became state president of the Association of Junior Chambers of Commerce.
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