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Newspaper

Milford News

Location

Milford, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1952

Page

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Adaline Johnston laid to rest in Salt Lake City

Funeral services were held in Salt Lake City for Adaline Dottie Cutler Johnston 60 longtime Milford resident who died June first of a heart ailment at a sister in law in Inglewood California. She was born October 30 1891 in Salt Lake City and moved to Milford after marrying John David Johnston in 1928. She taught in Salt Lake City and Milford and was active in the LDS Church. Survived by husband three brothers and a sister. Friends from Milford attended the services.

Salt Lake City Adaline (Dottie) Cutler Tohinston Milford Georgia Valentine Inglewood Calif Johston Josep Gregory Alice Felt Cutler Salt Lake John David Johnston Johnston Vaughn A Ray T. Cutler Sidney T Minnie) Taylor W. G. White Herbert M. Blake Wanda Holm Kate Shingleton Ethel Smith Dick Toknston Los Angeles

Halogeton Tour To Be Made Tuesday

A tour of Halogeton infested areas southwest of Milford will be held next Tuesday June 24 announced by Beaver County agent Grant Esplin. The event aims to show stockmen the plant’s appearance and discuss control. Attendees meet in Minersville town hall at 030 p.m. and travel to Therm railroad crossing ten miles west.

Milford Grant Esplin Beaver County Esplin Beaver Minersville Therm Thermo Pom Minersvile Golden Kilburn USA Cat Logan Box Elder County

Former Beaver Man Drowns at Fish Lake Tragedy

Opening day fishing at Fish Lake ends in death as wind whipped waves overturning the boat. Eldon B. Nelson of Provo and Warren E. Shipp of Provo, formerly wed in Beaver, drown. Otto Shipp, also of Provo, is saved after clinging to the overturned craft until shore. Bodies found 11 a.m. Tuesday, locked arm in arm, by guide Len Beutler. Nelson is believed to have reached shore, changed boots, and returned to aid Shipp before drowning.

Fish Lake Dre Eldon B. Nelson Provo Warren E. Shipp Beaver Otto Shipp Warren Len Beutler Nelson

Various families attend gatherings across states and parks

Mr and Mrs Sam Cline attend a Bar Association convention in Yellowstone National Park. Wallace Mastros and family travel from Inglewood after visiting Milford relatives. Roy McGinty and Houston friends vacation with McGinty kin in San Bernardino. Attendees from Salt Lake City and Milford participate in state assemblies and holidays.

Sam Cline Bar Association Ellowstone National Park Wallace Mastros Inglewood, Cal Milford Milford Rebekahs Odd Fellows Salt Lake Jane Bertha Cottrell Vena Wilson Elva Sedgwick Susan Glenn Kina Griffiths Fred O'Leary Carl Elmer Gladys Shingleton

Milford pool opens with reduced rates for kids

Milford municipal swimming pool opened on the eleventh with a free kids swim as part of its celebration. Coach P L Neal returns as pool director and reports an average daily turnout of about 20 swimmers despite cool weather. The pool operates 1 to 4 30 p m daily except Mondays and 5 30 to 9 p m evenings with rates 12 years and under 1 cent 13 to 18 2 50 19 and over 35 cents and 50 cents after 9 p m . Group rentals at $5 per hour after 9 p m or when few swimmers remain.

Milford Mmunicipal Tne P. L. Neal Ufegu Neal Coach News

John A Strong Circus to Perform in Milford

The Milford First Ward sponsors the John A Strong Circus with two shows on Monday July 7 at the school grounds near the tennis courts. The 7 p.m. performance lasts 1 hour 14 minutes and features ponies dogs jugglers clowns and magic acts. John Strong 31 leads the show following his father John Strong Sr a longtime clown and juggler with a life dream of bringing good clean entertainment at moderate prices.

John A. Strong Milford Milford First Ward R & Jones Bishop Bishop Jones Los Angeles LDS Church Leland Payne Mr. Strong John Strong Funfly

University of Utah Sets Bow At Outdoor Summer Shows

The University of Utah will stage two top flight summer productions in July an outdoor festival featuring Kiss Me Kate opening July 7 and Samson and Delilah beginning July 17. George Jongevans leads as male lead with Claramie Turher and Lloyd Thomas Leech in supporting roles. Maurice Abravanel directs. Mail orders for combo tickets are available with season tickets first.

University of Utah Cole Porter Sam Ant Delilah Dulyear Patricia Morrison Kate Jon Gevans New York City Opera Co George Jongevans Claramie Turher Lloyd Thomas Leech Gevans Maurice Abravanel Utah Symphony Metropolitan Opera C Lowell Lees William Christensen University Ballet Theater San Francisco Ballet University of Wiah Gail Plummer Plummer

Bishop and Mrs Nick Jones vacation in California

Bishop and Mrs. Nick Jones recently completed a two week trip to Oakland San Francisco and Riverside California where they stayed with Bishop Jones brother and family Mr and Mrs Sy Jones They renewed acquaintances with friends in California while serving an LDS Church mission Mr and Mrs Gerald Stoker visited Las Vegas last weekend.

Bishop Nick Jones Oakland San Francisco Riverside Cal Bishop Jones Fameily Sy Jones California Gaide Lbds Gerald Stoker Las Vewis

Milford Youth Found After Four Hour Mountain Search

Donnie Young ten years old was located near Deer Lake in the Beaver Mountains after more than ten hours lost in rugged country. A 50 man search party joined his parents and relatives on a fishing trip to Kent’s Lake before locating him at Deer Lake around 4 pm near Greenville, ending a lengthy hunt.

Donnie Young Don Young Deer Lake Beaver Mountains Kent's Lake Glenn Young Provo Morris Greenville

Milford 49-ers parade big day for Legion fans

Milford’s 1942 49ers celebration proved highly successful despite strong winds that stripped decorations and hampered the ball game and afternoon activities. Float winners were M1A first with 25 dollars, Telephone Girls second with 18, Lady Lions third with 10. Junior division top float was Milford Hospital, then First Ward Primary and B&J Club. Soapbox Derby winner was Douglas Memmett, with runner up Tommy Teasdale earning roller skates. Beard contest paid out to Denzel Craw for longest whiskers, Gordon Murdock for most novel beard, and Dave Erickson for most colorful short hair, while Warren Smith won booby prize. Net Legion proceeds stood at 101.05 dollars after expenses. Details and full financials to be reported at the Legion meeting Thursday night and in Milford News next week.

Milford Johnnie Eastman Telephone Girls Miford Hospital B& J Club Douglas Memmett Tommy Teasdale Denzel Craw Gordon Murdock Beard Dave Erickson Warren Smith Beaver Legion Cliff James Doug Petrson Jee Vean Booth Legion Meeting

Lillie Roberts Dies in Bingham Utah

Lillie Corbridge Myers Roberts 81 of Bingham died of a heart attack at 8:30 a.m. Monday at her daughter’s home in Bingham. Born April 22, 1871 in Minersville, she married Joseph E. Myers in 1888 and William T. Roberts in 1901. Survived by three sons, four daughters, a stepson, and many relatives. long active in LDS Primary and Relief Society.

Lillie Corbridge Myers Roberts Bingham Hartley Lola) English Minnersville William and Eliza Jane Zabriskie Corbridge Joseph E. Myers Minersville St George Temple Myers William Ti. Roberts Salt Lake Temple Roberts LDS Primary Assn Relief Society Ward Relief Society Lester W, Roberts Wells Nev Leslie © Roberts Milford Elmer Roberts Beaver Frank Etta Rollins Ella Woods Alvaretta Robinson Rose Banks

Twirling artist to appear at Beaver High

A four day twirling clinic for drum majorettes and writers at Beaver High is announced by Howard R Lowe. Miss Vanet Sorensen head majorette of the University of Utah Marching Band will instruct. The event runs June 24 to 28 with a public demonstration on June 25 at 6 pm at Beaver High. A $2.50 fee covers the four day course.

Beaver Howard R. Lowe Vanet Sorensen University of Utah Miss Sorensen University Don M. Sorensen Salt Lake City Beaver High School Milford Jerald J. McDerrpnott Ro Lowe Beaver Band

Milford church pastor Arthur Kent returns to former home

Rev Arthur Kent pastor of Milford Methodist Church for the past year Joy returns to his former home in Minneapolis Mina. Mr and Mrs Vernon U Ren and two sons of Orent visiting their parents Mr and Mrs Ernest U Ren and Mr and Ara Eara Lyman

Arthur Kent Milford Methodist Church Joy Minneapole Mina Vernon U'Ren Orent Ernest U'Ren Ara Eara Lyman

Milford Girls Softball Opens 1952 Schedule Eight Weeks

Milford's girls softball season began last Monday with a 14 to 5 win by Darma Lofthouse led team over RaNae Myers. A second game between Jeanne Bracken and Sandra Davis ended after one inning due to darkness and will be replayed Thursday June 19 at 7 30 p m. The Teague league plans two games each Monday from 6 30 p m with lights ready before next week’s games. Four teams are listed with rosters and captains plus umpire Ross Patterson and scorekeeper Ralph Mooré. Aaron Hansen directs the program which runs eight weeks each Monday. admission is free and over 50 children had registered for the youth recreation program.

Milford Darma Lofthouse RaNae Myers Jeanne Bracken Sandra Davis Darkin Shirley Hutchings Lyndon Kroman Mary Jane McCulley Jeanette Williams Barbara Tanner Florence Pitchforth Ruth Cline Dana Beitz Joyce Beitz Shirley Tomsik Ethel Cook Margene Lofthouse Sally Jones Gayle Tolley Ora Holdaway Dean Lofthouse Sharon Kesler Dorothy Vestal Loretta Matlock Marion Lofthouse Shirlean Myers Jeanne Brarken Nancy Hillman Norma Reese Marie U'Ren Jerry Lyman Nadine White Dorothy Hoopes Vanda O'Leary Pat Kesler Gerry Hawkins Geniel Moore Donna Baudino Minersville Sandea Davis Janice Carter Jane Carter Leela Mathews Eve McKnight Dona Gillas Jackie Blackburn Verlene Gray Marsha Carter Ross Patterson Ralph Mooré Aaron Hansen Adr Hansen

New Cabinet and Woodworking Shop Opens in Milford

Oliver C Haley of Midvale opens a cabinet and woodworking shop in Milford in the old Milford Bakery building. The shop offers woodwork, cabinet making, furniture and auto upholstering, plus production of new furniture. He will visit homes and offices for repairs. Mrs Haley is Donna Hatch of Springville. the Haley family includes four children.

Oliver C Haley Midvale Munday Milford Haley Donna Hatch Springville

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Dolla Karen Blecha National Foundation The March of Dimes Adaline Johnston FISH Roy McGinty San Bernardino Marlene Mills Savage Glade Savage Ed Wilson Houston Texas Ray Mills Jim Smithson State of California Madelyn Koller Lloyd Kohler Ned Kohler Oakly Jimmie Mel Howard Cook Betty South Milford Howard Fred O. C. Koch Harold Vernon June Foth Down Lake City First Ward U OF U Lillie Roberts Beaver High
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