Milford Becomes Summer Leisure Center With Oil Road Works
Milford advances on road improvements with Beaver-Milford Highway 20 curves being removed for safer travel. The new swimming pool and fishing season draw visitors from California, as Beaver mountains attract sportsmen to Puffer Lake campgrounds and mirrored lakes. The Milford News adds veteran editor J Howes to bolster printing and coverage as the town grows.
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Beaver-Milford
Traffc
Beaver County
Water of New Well Declared Good for Domestic Use
The report from the State Board of Health shows the new Milford Utah well yields good water bacteriologically for domestic use with no harmful contamination found. Also notes Mrs. F R Smalez, formerly Fern Jennings, is very ill in a San Francisco hospital.
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F. Hubbell
Milford
Utah
Kronholm
State Board OF Health
L. A. Male
Sanitary Eng
F. R. Smalez
Fern Jennings
San Francisco Hospital
San Francisco
Calif
Beaver Boy Electrocuted While Fishing at Beaver Canyon
Utah tragedy reports 15 year old James Franklin Bulkley electrocuted Monday at 4 30 p m in the Mammoth canal mouth of Beaver canyon. He climbed a headgate to clear a fish line and touched a Telluride Power Company high tension line. His body burned and was recovered by his father who later transported the remains to Eureka for funeral services.
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Utah
James Franklin Bulkley
Iona B. Brown
Mammoth Canal
Beaver Canyon
John W. Brown
Telluride Power Company
James
John Brown
Beaver
Mrs. Brown
Eureka
Imagination Key to Norma Shearer's Versatile Roles
Norma Shearer says imagination, not life experience, fuels an actress's range. She notes her triumphs in The Trial of Mary Dugan and The Last Mrs Cheyney as examples of varied, challenging parts that stimulate the mind and keep an acting career fascinating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Shearer
Victory Theatre
Mary Dugan
Milford to Show Ely How to Play Ball Next Sunday
Milford hosts Ely baseball team next Sunday in a top clash as the local squad, riding a win over Cedar City two weeks ago, aims to prove its fast ball against the reputed crack outfit from Ely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Ely
Cedar City
Suminy
Benefit Swim Pool Program at Victory Theatre
The Lions Club sponsors a benefit at Victory Theatre on June 25 26 to raise funds for a swimming pool project. The program features Norma Shearer in Their Own Desire Louise Fazenda in Farewell or In Old Calimy a concert vocal solo violin and trumpet solos and a tap dance. Tickets are 45 cents for adults and Lac for children.
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Hughes
Parrish
Reading
Louise Campbell
Helena McGarry
Fortie, Show & Donne
Dan Ferguson
Hill
Boyter
Lions Club
B. P. W. Club
Prosperity Event at Victory Theatre Promises Big Show
The B P W Club presents a two day program at the Victory Theatre on June 25 and 26 to raise funds for a town swimming pool. A 50 cent show with comedy and a grand concert costs 35 cents, with a 1.00 Family Ticket for Norma Shearer in In Their Des ire and Louise Fazenda in Farewell or In Old Californy, all-talking pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Prosperity
Mr. Gloom
B. P. W. Club
Norma Shearer
Louise Fazenda
Californy
Sheepmen Press Lower Valuation on Range Sheep
A Utah delegation of about thirty sheep men and county commissioners, with Utah State Wool Growers' officials, urged the state board of equalization to set range sheep value at $6 per head rather than the $7 previously proposed. The board directed that fall counts be reported to assessors and county boards, with July as the final equalization deadline. Attendees included H. W. Harvey, J. A. Hooper, and many county representatives from across Utah.
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Utah
Utah State Wool Growers’ Association
Ashers
State Board of Equalization and Assessment
E. H. Snow
County Board of Equalization
H. W. Harvey
Heber City
Association
J. A. Hooper
Jacob Thompson
Ephraim
J. H. Vickers
Nephi
James Randall
W. G. Orme
J. W. Thornley
Kaysville
H. C. Bailey
Escalante
T. A. King
Frank Paxton
Kanosh
Junius Metcalf
Gunnison
Moroni Jensen
Richfield
G. J. Cook
Fountain Green
C F. Harris
Beaver
T. B. Levi
E. J. Kearns
Salt Lake
John Gunderson
Sanpete County
F. Fisher
Carbon County
Joel Taylor
Juab
FP. W. Peterson
Emeryland
Senators Advance Lands Additions to Zion and Bryce Parks
A senate bill would add 17 900 acres to Zion National Park from lands along its southeast south and southwest borders while a House measure would add about 42 000 acres to Bryce Canyon National Park from lands west of Bryce now in Power National Forest. Mrs Jock Ellison and daughter return to Salt Lake City.
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Senate
Zion National Park
White House
Bryce Canyon National Park
House
Bryce
Power National Forest
Jock Ellison
Salt Lake City
Teachers for Coming Term in Beaver County Schools
Beaver County boards retain most teachers for the coming term with five positions still to fill across Milford Elementary, Greenville, Adamsville, and Minersville High. Stars denote first-time Beaver County teachers.
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Beaver County
Board of Education
Milford
Greenville
Adamsville
Minersville
Beaver
Japanese Farmers Build School Site at Beryl District
Japanese settlers in the Beryl pumping district have secured a site drilled a well and bought materials for a school house shipped from California. They ask only for a teacher this year and offer the building for use until a larger school is needed. The county school board visited and praised cooperation and development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beryl
California
Parowan Times
Couple Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs J S Hickman celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 12 at K D S church with 87 family members attending a large banquet. A program featured piano solos cornet duet dances violin and song, music by the family orchestra, and a cake decorated with a bride and groom and 71 candles.
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J. S. Hickman
Mr. Hickman
Soteey Prississse Pia Res
Dan Ferguson
Fern Hickman
Des Hickman
Son Sherman I
Zola Rogers
Stan
Voorhees
Elaine Kirk i
Fernley Hickman
Elma Voorhees
Marcel Horton
Fay Hickman
Beaver
Sam Hickman
Salt Lake City
Leslie Ence
Wm Garr
Salt Lake
Dez Hickman
Milford
Morrison
Boise
Ills
Fay
Sam
Roy Rogers
Walter Griffiths
James
van Hickman
Beaver Copper Developments Nears Major Milestones
Beaver Copper in Beaver County reports rapid progress with a new road to tunnel workings cutting costs and improving efficiency. At 230 foot level the main drift advances west while a winze deepens to 400 feet with ore-bearing limestone intercepts promising rich silver lead ore traces. Independent Silver Mining Co joins with four men drifting on the 250 level to target gold ore depth. President Petersen visits camp.
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Beaver Copper Company
Beaver County
A. J. McMullen
Salt Lake City
Winge
Independent Silver Mining Co
Beaver Copper
Petersen
St. Paul
Milford Lions Club reports growing pool fund support
The Milford Lions Club reports strong town response to building a new swimming pool. Committees note generous cooperation and many small gifts alongside larger donations, with further contributions urged to meet the goal. a list shows numerous supporters including Milford Auto Co and Milford State Bank. The pool project is progressing and expected to be among the state’s best when finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Milford Auto Co
Allen’s Cash Store
Milford State Bank
Fred R. Levi
R. C. Palmer
Milford Bakery
J. C. Smith
Willis Rogers
Rue Nielsen
George Litchfield
G. L. Williams
Theodore Kronholm
Xl Peterson
O. F. Hubbel
Jes. R. Murdock, Jr
L., A. Wynaught
J. M. Kinney
R. E. Ellingswort
Addison Bybee
Lloyd F. Kohler
T. Altman
J. C. Penney Co
Telluride Power Co
LaMar Cuizen
Safeway
Milford News
Aluminum Tags for Automobiles Next Year
Utah 1931 motor vehicle license plates will feature an aluminum background with black numbers and letters. Secretary of State Milton H. Welling announced the decision. The supplying contract is being advertised and the projected cost based on current figures ranges from $14,000 to $15,000.
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Utah
Milton H. Welling
Old Timers Club Picnic Brings Three Units Together
Old Timers' Club No 2 of the Salt Lake Division joins with OSL Club No 3 of Salt Lake and UP Club No 6 of Ogden for a joint picnic and program at Lagoon on Saturday June 28. The LA&SL Old Timers' Club No 2 covers Salt Lake City to Caliente with 20 years plus service on the UP System and about 170 members. E A Olson, engineer on the Salt Lake to Milford passenger trains, serves as president of the LA&SL Old Timers' Club No 2.
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Salt Lake
OSL
UP Club
Ogden
Lagoon
La&sl
Milford Tennis Club Sees Growing Interest And Events
Over fifty players used Milford courts last week with seventy five club members now. The junior boys tournament concluded and a women’s tournament began, led by Roy Coleman Jr and Billie Tribole who won doubles. Thirty two women entered with several top players competing. A men’s tournament will start soon.
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Milford
Roy Coleman, Jr
Billie Tribole
Hospital Notes Report on Local Patients
Mrs Frank Morris underwent appendicitis surgery and is set to leave the hospital soon. Clarane Levi of Sevier who was injured by a sewing machine left the hospital Thursday. Evelyn Green also left the hospital Thursday. Bert Griffiths of Beaver is recovering well and will depart soon. Will Stewart is recovering but will remain in hospital for several weeks.
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Frank Morris
Clarane Levi
Sevier
Evelyn Green
Bert Griffiths
Beaver
Will Stewart
Society Notes From Milford and Nearby Gatherings
Mrs Wim Cochrane entertained the Monday night bridge club with six members present. Mrs Smith won the prize for points and Mrs Poth eringham held honors. A luncheon followed, and the group will meet again at Mrs Smiths in two weeks. Milford folk drove to the Cellars last Saturday for a hot supper, with many couples attending. The Jolly Stithers met at Mrs S W Stokers Thursday afternoon for fancy work and refreshments.
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Wim. Cochrane
Milford
Ed. Peterson
Rue Nielson
LG. Clay
George Fernley
Ellingsworth
More. Grimshaw
J. R. Murdock
Wynaught
Saddle Jones
Sain Cline
Mise Chrristopherson
Harvey
Jolly Stitthers
S. W. Stoker
James Lang
Antone Johnson
F. L. Osborn
TE. FL. Bird
N. C. Schow
Barl Stonehocker
Bridge Party Held by Mrs McGarry in Thurelay Evening
Mrs Helens McGarry hosted a bridge gathering with guests Miss J M Williams Mrs Spencer Sehow Mrs La Mar Outzen Mrs J H Weston and others from Lynnily Utah including Mrs Walter Joseph Mrs N C Churchill Mrs C C Sloan and Mrs Emma Gillies. Prizes were awarded for points honors and consolation. A luncheon followed and undertaker Winterroxe attended a local obituary. A Santa Monica man Murray Kent died after being struck while repairing a radiator on a truck at Toquerville.
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Helens McGarry
Bridge Thurelay
J. M. Williams
Spencer Sehow
la- Mar Outzen
J. H. Weston
Lynnily
Utah
Mira
Walter Joseph
N. CG. Churchill
C. C. Sloan
Emma Gillies
Pointe
Outzen
Schow
Winterroxe
Toquerville
Santa Monica
Calif
Willewille
Murray Kent
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Delta
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Delta Chronicle
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M. F. Healy
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Los Angeles
Mr. Healy
Beaver Boy
Lad
Victory
Board of Education of
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Hettie White
D. R. Pearce
Wallace A. Goates
Mark Reeves
Harold Wadsworth
Anna Hughes
Clair Johnson
Oreta Hall
S. F. Barton
John F. Joseph
Amelia Dean
Beaver Elementary
C. B. McMullin
Edwin Paice
Zola Smith
Letha Cartwright
Lois Stoney
John Gunn
Vic Smith
Ann Cartwright
Lillian Hoan
M. J. Andrews
Jean Woodside
Wanda Garrett
Melbourn Heslington
J. M. Hughes
Mildred Barnes
Lotus Hand
D. C. Heslington
Helen Dorenkemper
Vera R. Bond
Elva S. Heslington
Sarah Fletcher
Ruth Wortie
Kenneth
Maughn
Melba Thearer
Oliver Graff
LaVar Isaacson
Paul Worthen
Blanche Woodward
Lola Roberts
Lillian Carter
Elva Hall
Lyman Stout
Thermo
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Patrick Hayes
Ted Kronholm
Justice Nichols
W. E. Bowman
Ranae Fernley
Norfolk
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Jolly Stitchers
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