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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1946
Page
1
Milford mulls a weed eradication plan using a new chemical spray on vacant lots parks and other infested properties to reduce hay fever season impact. The program promises rapid lawn treatment with Weed-No-More developed by Sherwin-Williams scientists and claims permanent destruction of target weeds without harming common lawn plants.
The Beaver County mining industry ends months of disruption as lead smelters restart last Monday and copper smelters reopen on Wednesday. Several Milford area mines, including Manassa and Hing properties and Harrington Hickory, kept operating during the shutdown while others laid idle. Golden Reef and Bert Leung are among operators resuming shipments, with Leung shipping about five cars. Dr Gaylord Anderson of the University of Minnesota notes 2 4-D offers promising weed control, a new approach to hay fever relief. This is a notable agricultural health advance amid ongoing public health efforts.
The Whitbeck Recreation club ladies overwhelmed the Telluride Sparkettes 10 to 8 last Friday to clinch the first-half softball championship. It avenges their June 4 loss 9 to 8 and notes a season marked by rivals’ rallies and shifting schedules. Second-half play begins July 1 with two games nightly three times weekly.
The Utah State Department of Publicity and Industrial Development gathered county level data on industries resources activities and economic advantages. County Officer Magazine will publish two pages per county in its July issue with two pictures, using material prepared by the department.
Friday night lineup includes Sam's Appliance meeting Telluride girls, Milford News against Minersville at 8 30, plus the Sportsmen Railroaders game and Why Not facing Telluride to close the evening.
Milford prepares for a record three day race meet as horses flood the town. E L Smith says the event will be the biggest in Milford’s history with bunting and flags, sold out hotels, and a parade of top thoroughbreds from George Marshall Minersville to Glen dale Larsen Moroni. Officials report full stable capacity and lively entertainment between races.
Roosevelt Standard reports June blaze in Uintah Canyon Recreation Area caused by careless campers. J Whitney Floyd warns fire risk rises with busy season and urges prudent camp practices. Beaver County firewarden Jasper Potter cautions hikers and fishermen to extinguish all flames to protect access and funding for future use. Lost wallet.
Race Chair Ian Weldo George announces next week in Millard County City a July Fourth program led by two major handicaps the Business Men's Handicap and the Governor's Handicap with $600 total purses. Governor Maw to present trophy for Governors Handicap. The three day celebration includes horseshoe, WW II veterans parade, fireworks, children's sports, barbecue, and daily dances.
Southern pine ranks among the most plentiful tree species used in the paper industry. The wood provides raw material for wrapping paper and related products, with abundant supply aiding production and pricing considerations.
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