22 Jun 1939
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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1939
Page
1
The piece presents a whimsical scene of a Ruminator proposing to dream little, think briefly, scatter bouquets, and savor small fires of invention as their aims stay high. It frames a playful, reflective mood about creativity and fleeting sparks.
A playful column riffs on social rhythms from morning routines to community involvement, contests a historian’s chess claim, and sketches a witty dialogue about romance and chores. It blends humor with social observations and light satirical banter.
A weather anomaly hit Milford and surrounding areas with near freezing conditions then palm sized snowflakes on Saturday noon. The brief white cover appeared in Milford while hills and counties reported a light snowfall, prompting locals to capture the unusual June storm on film.
Traffic authorities praise a large turnout for the Share-the-Road club aims to curb rude driving and stop-and-go behavior. Shell dealers distribute emblems to motorists who pledge courtesy and share the road, with 120000 square miles of territory highlighted and calls to join at local stations.
The Honey Boy mine near Milford, long seen as a promising silver gold property, wins a 100 foot lower tunnel contract to Harold Baxter and leases to A T Anderson and Frank Krengter with Moscow miners joining. With 1500 feet of development planned this season, officials anticipate substantial activity and potential turning point for the mine.
E H Street cashier of Richfield Commercial and Savings bank was elected president of the Utah Bankers association at the close of the annual midsummer meeting. Grand Canyon lodge hosted the southern Utah event with Milford representative J C Smith delivering the welcome. Street succeeds J A Cheney with Michelson and Ellison as first and second vice presidents. Bryant and Myers addressed the final session.
Lydia Robinson Beaver county supervisor says kindergarten sessions start Monday in Milford Minersville and Beaver for children six by October 21. Vera Boni will supervise the Milford program at the local school. Bernice Gillins covers Minersville and Sarah Bakes oversees Beaver.
Heber City resident Jess L. Hiatt won the Utah district governor post at Lions Clubs District 28 convention in Vernal while O A Kelly of Boise was chosen Idaho governor. Milford Lions delegates E R Moody and L L Smith praised Vernal hospitality and pledged to attend next year’s Pocatello session. Walter F. Dexter of California spoke on fellowship and world peace.
The News lists an annual Ryan Ranch Rodeo west of Milford in Burbank with a free barbecue and entertainment. Events include bucking horses, wild steer riding, bull riding, bareback and saddle riding, various horse races, pig and mule races, and boys and girls races. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children ages 6 to 12.
The article notes that under section 2324 of revived statutes, unpatented mining claims lacking $100 worth of annual assessment work by June 30 may be jumped after July 1. It cites Washington Sunday Tribute, discusses waiving assessment requirements, and mentions Congress’ past six years of waivers and Secretary Tehes’ protest against further waivers.
Fortune magazine chronicles Continental Oil company ascent through the life of president Dan Moran. From humble beginnings in Bermat Cynet Ohio to education at the University of Dayton, Moran’s career spans engineer roles in Texas and Panama, ventures in South America and Mexico, and hurricane rescues in Port Arthur. He helped build refineries and ocean terminals from Charleston to Key West, gaining insight into people and crude.
The article outlines dispute over whether property owners should hire men to conduct their assessment work, noting a proposal to waive one annual requirement. It mentions a controversial 1985 waiver tied to assurances from Western senators and a copresident, with ongoing discussion as the piece continues on the last page.
Three Milford high students faced Beaver County court after a night brawl on April 21. Jurors found Waddell and Brown guilty, each sentenced to 90 days. Brown received a $100 fine in lieu of jail due to tuberculosis, while Waddell’s sentence was not suspended. McCarthy was acquitted.
Union Pacific announces voluntary carload rate cuts on butter eggs cheese and dressed poultry from Utah and Idaho for Los Angeles and San Francisco markets. Reductions of six to 20 cents per hundred pounds take effect June 22, with averages of six cents on 24,000 pound carrot shipments, 13 cents on 86,000 pounds, and 18 cents on 48,000 pounds.
Heslington the Milford elementary principal reports attending the University of Utah summer school along with John Yack Vera Bond Ed Paice and Bakes and Paul E Beecher former Milford Beaver principals. He notes Mrs Healington’s enrollment at Fillmore and mentions his family’s planned trip to the New York World’s Fair with Mel and Richard Heslington. Hoelington is improving.
Washington notes the royal visit passed smoothly with little public disruption and media excess. It also mentions looming Senate talks on an August session over arms embargo repeal, rising European bookings, and a shift toward an annual vacation as American travel to Europe wanes.
South Milford 4 H club Nimble Thimbles forms with officers led by Glentin Rolling as president and Helen Baker as vice president. Members met at Minx Dorothy Weber’s home with refreshments for Ruth Jones Laura Bowen Doria Corbridge Dorothy Johanson and others. First year officers include Mary Jane Kessex president Bertha Hickman vice president Ruth Gresanian secretary treasurer Naomi Davidson song leader Betty Davidson recreation leader and Arlene Moors reporter. Leader Helen Fotheringham praised the season as promising and beneficial.
Charles Norman Baxter of Milford has been approved by the navy recruiting officer in Salt Lake City and his name added to the waiting list for United States Navy enlistment. A Milford High School graduate, he will be called when the navy designates a vacancy for the district.
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