18 Jun 1931
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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1931
Page
1
State sanitary engineer Dr. Charles O. Pickle concluded Milford is the cleanest town in Utah after inspecting the water, pool, garbage system and public gathering places. He plans rounds every four months and praised Utah's pool regulation and testing. Watermaster Theodore Kronholm joined the Milford inspection.
A townwide exodus to lakes and streams marked the opening of fishing season in Milford on Sunday and Monday. The News notes thirty five fishing licenses issued in the past week and locals boast of big catches with each returner claiming a limit.
Mr and Mrs T B Mitchell have returned to their New Mexico home after visiting their daughter Mrs John Coffeen. Vets of Foreign Wars ask a question about egg throwing.
Arnold Fotheringham, 44, died of tuberculosis at his Minersville home Sunday. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the L D S church in Minersville with speakers J F Tolton and Bishop Marshall. Interment followed in Minersville cemetery.
County board of equalization gathers in Beaver to address valuation difficulties for individual taxpayers. Last session saw selective changes to property valuations, not a blanket increase or decrease, as commissioners use discretion to equalize assessments.
American farm leaders at the American Institute of Cooperation meeting in Manhattan Kansas urged consumption stimulation and production restriction to suit demand. Clyde C Edmonds of Utah Poultry Producers’ Cooperative spoke on quality over quantity, distribution methods, price margins, and cooperative roles away from federal farm board myths.
Mrs Itha Kinney plans a trip to Parowan Friday to visit Mrs George Booth of Los Angeles. The social note notes travel plans and friendship between the women.
Five E Pitchforth spends the week in Salt Lake City for unspecified engagements. The itinerary includes meetings and local events during the current visit.
Dr. Charles Parrish reports prosperity returning in the east and southern California after a monthlong trip visiting New York Chicago Los Angeles Havana Panama and Milford observers note increased business and rebuilding activity. He also toured Mayo Rochester Panama Canal and the American Medical association meeting before returning home.
Local notes show Mrs. Ei McFadden left Saturday for Denver to attend the Ladies Auxiliary to The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen convention as a delegate. Other residents journeyed to Salt Lake City and various regional trips noted with visits and vacations.
Mrs. Lillian Mary Cowan of Ne ph receives a weekly pension for herself and three minor children after the accidental death of Roy T. Cowan a salesman for Symms Western Grocery Co. The state industrial commission issued the decision Monday in Beaver where Cowan died when his car overturned on the way to Beaver.
The annual farmers and housekeepers encampment will be held in Logan July 15 to 18. An attractive program is planned to draw visitors. Beaver County is urged to plan a strong representation. About 8000 Utah farm folks from all parts will attend for work, play, and learning in an organized setting. Grasshopper swarms threaten Milford Valley and Beater Valley fields this season with increasing damage expected.
Milford manager Pratt Root released a tentative lineup for Sunday’s home game against Cedar. Herbert Edwards will pitch, Spence Schow returns at first base, Shadow White moves to short, Jess Done shifts to right field, Gene Turner at second, Howard Tanner at third, with Max Root and Cliff Cook in left and center. Harry Livergood rejoins behind the plate for Cedar.
A trash pile ignited in a shed behind Clines apartments on Saturday shortly after 1 PM. Jim Patterson alerted the fire office, and fourteen volunteer firefighters arrived swiftly. Alf Kirk, Myron Lewis, Wayne Stoker, and Ronald Hodges helped control the blaze with buckets and water.
The Milford area logged a stretch of warm windy days with little temperature variation and no rain. Gale force winds reached 40 to 45 mph Tuesday, while the following day calmer conditions were noted. Farmers should detect and combat hatching grasshoppers early before they damage crops. grasshopper poison is being distributed with materials supplied by authorities and help available from Horace Palmer or the county agent.
Norman W. McMillen of Milford married Mrs Blanche Kierquist of Los Angeles at Beaver last week in a ceremony conducted by County Clerk William A. Millen. The groom has recently moved to Milford and lived at the Atkin Hotel. The couple returned to Milford Monday after a trip to Zion.
Judge Nephi Bates of the sixth judicial district held Beaver court Thursday through Monday in place of Judge LeRoy Cox. The mining suit Dotson vs Marsden was decided for Marsden after a two day hearing. Maud Josephine Reveal received temporary support against Samuel Reveal of Milford. The demurrer to the plaintiff's complaint was overruled and the case will be heard at a later session. Court adjourned Monday night.
Southern Utah Associated Civic clubs report active interest in highway projects route 9 from Thistle to Fairview and the Junction to Puffer's Lake link. Ben Cameron Jr. praised member response across Sevier Sanpete Utah counties while Wayne County invites officials to Wayne Wonderland for a July gathering with state leaders.
Mr and Mrs W O H Child Mise Olive Guilette and Allen Reixer of Salt Lake City were in Milford Saturday en route to Frisco. Child an official of Horn Silver Co attended Bryce Canyon and Zion National Kirks business. The July meeting drew the Wayne delegation and all Southern Utah Associated Civic Clubs to back creating Wayne Wonderland as a National park.
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