Milford Briefs Show Local Movements And Visits
A roundup of residents traveling and visiting across towns and states. Notable mentions include A J McMullen to Salt Lake City on business, Paul Frick to Los Angeles, Treva Fouts on business from Salt Lake City, and many others visiting relatives in Salt Lake City or vacationing in Beaver mountains and Fish Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. McMullen
Salt Lake City
Luella Bird
Miss Treva Fouts
H. T. Coffey
The
U. P. Railroad
Milford
Mr. Coffey
Los Angeles
Milford Plunge Draws Big Crowds In Hot Weather
Milford sees strong turnout at the popular pool as temperatures rise. Attendant LaVar Voorhies notes daily attendance around fifty to sixty, with about sixty Primary children using the facility today. The water passes state sanitary inspection and an eight foot spectator platform is being added with future bath houses planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
LaVar Voorhies
Lions Club Elect Officers for Year
Ralph Ellingsworth will head the Lions club as president for the coming year after yesterday's election. QO. F. Hubbell is first vice president and EK. A. Smith second vice president with Jos. R. Murdock as secretary treasurer. Tailtwister is Lion Dick Nelson. O. C. Cook as Lion Tamer. New directors are M. H. Pool L. A. Wynaught and Dr. Charles R. Parrish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Ellingsworth
Lions Club
QO. F. Hubbell
EK. A. Smith
Jos. R. Murdock
Lion Dick Nelson
O. C. Cook
M. H. Pool
L. A. Wynaught
Charles R. Parrish
C. A. Parrish
Centerville
D. A. Chamberlain
Lion Charles R. Parrish
Los Angeles
Lion Harold Cline
Beaver Celebrates 4th With Parade and Ball Game
Beaver plans a Fourth of July celebration with a 10 o clock parade, 11 o clock program at the West Ward chapel, afternoon children’s sports, a Minersville vs Beav er ball game, and a grand ball in the Legion pavilion. Neighboring towns invited to join the festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
New West Ward Chapel
Minersville
Legion Pavilion
J. E. Wilson Heads to Democratic National Convention
J E Wilson Democratic County Committeeman left Saturday for Chicago to attend the Democratic National Convention as Utah's delegate. He expects to reach Chicago about ten Monday morning for the opening session of the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Wilson
Chicago
Utah
Veronica Davis to Marry July 4th
Invitation to the wedding of Miss Veronica Davis was received by Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Wy kouvhl. Davis, formerly a nurse at Milford Hospital, left last August for Ophir. The ceremony is set for the Tooele chapel on the Fourth morning with a breakfast in Ophir. Mrs. Wynaught plans to attend. Mr. Wynaught cannot due to business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veronica Davis
A. L. Wykouvhl
Pioneer woman dies at home in Beaver
Sarathi Smith Gillies 71 wife of Ebenezer Gillies Sr. Beaver resident died at family home after a weeklong pneumonia illness. Born Feb 22, 1861 she married in 1879 and leaves eight sons and daughters, a grandson and great grandchild, eight siblings, and many relatives. Funeral held at West Ward Beaver chapel with services led by Bishop Wesley Farrer. Interment Mountain View Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarathi Smith Gillies
Ebenezer Gillies Sr
Beaver
Lucian
Glen
William Gillies
Ann Lee
Geneve Price
Milford
John
Joseph
Robert Smith
Mollie Farrer
Susan Murdock
Emma Robinson
Nell Willden
Kate Bennett
Shelley
Idaho
West Ward
Wesley Farrer
Wm. A. Miller
Esther Bennett
Lena Beck McGarry
Relief Society and Legion Auxiliary
Kathleen Farnsworth
Love
Abe Murdock
J. F. Tolton
C. Dennis White
Mountain View Cemetery
T. J. Bennett
Matilda
Lettie Fotheringham
L. D. McFadden
Jean Pitchforth
Bill Broyles
Frank Osborne
Mildred Roechek
Erma Gillies
All Night Dance at Hanging Rock July Fourth
Posters announce an all night dance at Hanging Rock resort on July Fourth with fireworks and a free children’s dance in the afternoon. The event invites everyone to spend Independence Day at the pleas ant pleasure resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanging Rock
Sterling Couple's Daughter Weds Kenneth Russey in Pioche
Mr. and Mrs. W F Sterling of Caliente Nev announce the marriage of their daughter Rose to Kenneth Russey son of Mr and Mrs S O Trossey of Milford. The ceremony occurred in Pioche Nev and the couple will reside there. The bride formerly lived in Milford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioche
W. F. Sterling
Caliente
Nev
Rose
Kenneth Russey
Milford Receives Top Sanitary Rating From State Inspector
State Sanitary Inspector C O Pickel praised Milford after a thorough check of the town water supply swimming pool and overall sanitary conditions. He called Milford one of the best sanitary towns in the state and noted its pure water. The swimming pool also received approval with no improvements advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
C. O. Pickel
Mr. Pickel
Pickel
Panama
Panama Canal
Milfordites Visit Beaver Canyon for Weekend Outing
Milford residents flock to Beaver Canyon for picnics and fishing over the weekend. Crowds gathered from Milford and nearby valley towns, enjoying cooling air, scenic lakes and streams, and rising waters from melting snow. Road access is excellent and the canyon offers a popular weekly escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Beaver Canyon
Canyon
Puffer Lake
Lions of Co Hold Joint Session
Beaver and Milford Lions clubs held a joint luncheon in Beaver with members from both towns attending. The Milford Lions traveled to Beaver for a get together and luncheon at the Low Cafe to discuss common interests and support for hosting the August Associated Civic clubs meeting in Beaver. Milford hosted a swim in the Milford plunge and a banquet at the U P dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
Milford Lions Clubs
Milford Lions
Low
Utah
Milford Club
Associated Civic Clubs of
Southern Utah
Milford
Beaver Lions
U. P
L D S Milford Ward Receives OK for New Chapel
The Milford ward building committee announced official approval from Salt Lake City church authorities to start erecting the new ward chapel. An architect from Salt Lake City is due to arrive today to begin planning the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. S. Church of
Milford Ward
Salt Lake City
Early day mining man of Beaver Co dies in Salt Lake
The death of Thomas Weir in Salt Lake City on Sunday June 19 ends a notable Beaver County mining career of over twenty years. Weir worked with Samuel Newhouse in state mining development and held a large interest in Newhouse properties in west Beaver County. He financed and directed the spur railroad between Newhouse and Milford during the area’s boom days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver CO
Salt Lake
Thomas Weir
Salt Lake City
Beaver County
Weir
Samuel Newhouse
Newhouse
West Beaver County
Milford
Pete Banks Chooses Jail Over Hot Outdoor Work
Pete Banks faced Judge Nichols after a Milford disturbance and was fined 25 dollars with an option to work off the amount for the city or serve ten days in jail. He chose jail to escape the heat and avoid outdoor labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Banks
Milford
Nichols
Pete
Funeral Services for Greenville Man Jess H Barton
Funeral services were held in the Greenville meeting house for Jess H Barton who died June 20 after seven months with Brights disease. The service featured a male quartet, solos, and prayers. Survived by wife, five children, parents, four brothers, four sisters, and many relatives from multiple towns attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Jess H. Barton
Brights
Barton
D. J. Williams
Milo Baker
Chase Murdock
Alvin Baker
Kent Morgan
Am A
Pilgrim
Love Divine
Helena McGarry
Lord
Shepherd
Leis White
William A. Miller
Carl Tolton
Frank Williams
Ivan Frost
Dan K. Barton
Scott
Dan
Ray
George
Daphne Smith
Circleville
Margaret Morris
Sarah Thomas
North Creek
Nell Blackett
Elsie
Frankie
Jay Dean
Elizabeth
George Murdock
William Easton
William Miller
Arch Hoopes
Laban Burt
William Blackner
Jake Tanner
Thomas Gunn
Dave Pearce
Angus Easton
Martell Easton
Beaver
Jack Pearce
Charles Johnson
Mildred
Sarah Ann Jones
Adamsville
Minersville
Richard Jones
Margaret
Milford
Hugh Barton
Mabel Mathewson
Lee Paice
Caliente
Jack Theissien
Ely
Nevada
Roy Hanson
Jim Nelson
Ben Bullock
Donna Baker
Lettie Paulfreemen
Springville
Scott Barton
Hogarth
Richfield
Tom Smith
George Horton
Will
Geraldine
Richard Thomas
David Reese
Lawrence Thompson
Paul
Cedar
Claud Parkinson
Pintura
Radium Hot Springs Pool Wall Collapses Under Water
The south retaining wall of the Radium Hot Springs pool near Minersville gave way Sunday night under water pressure. The concrete failure was blamed on insufficient reinforcement. The pool, built last summer, will be repaired immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radium Hot Springs
Minersvile
Southern Counties Seek Share of New Relief Funds
A Richfield meeting of southern Utah civic clubs heard officials from Beaver Milford and other counties press for representation in federal relief funds. The group urged repeal of the road contract clause to allow force account road work and proposed county projects for possible federal road funds, with plans for a pre-session southern Utah meeting if a special legislature session occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Clubs
Utah
Richfield
Beaver County
Geo. Jefferson
James Patterson
Milford
Wm. A. Miller
J. Fp.polton
Thompson
Beaver
George H. Dern
Road Commission
State Road Commission
Congress
House
Senate
Associated Civic Clubs of
Southern
Former Beaver County Resident Dies in California
Mrs. Matilda Hardy of Compton California died June 20 at her home. Born in Fillmore sixty eight years ago she was a cousin of United States Senator King of Utah. Survived by sons Elmer Lorin and Milo Hardy and daughter Mrs Donald Coon all of Compton. Former Beaver County residents moved to Milford around 1910 and had many local friends. Married to William M. Hardy who died about three years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Armstrong
Milford
Matilda Hardy
Compton
Calif
Hardy
William M. Hardy
Beaver County
Fillmore
United States
King
Utah
Beaver
Elmer L
Lorin L
Milo Hardy
Donald Coon
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Sly
Arthur
Paul Frick
Ferrel Hansen
Monroe
Griegs
Squaw Springs
Marshall Levi
Bertha Turner
Frisco
Audrey Heslington
Wis
Karl S. Carlton
Milford Pool
G. T W. Halverson
Frank Stewart
Beaver Mountains
W. G. White
Geo. Dearing
Daisy Gillins
South Milford
Mrs. Jensen
Harvey Dean
Lawrence C. White Beaver
Scottie Staggers
San Bernardino
Mrs
E. A. Mathews
Elizabeth Hutchins
Wilson Moore
B. J. David
Provo
Wm. Tinder
Wm. Davis
L. R. Fournier
Telluride Company
E. B. Hutchins
Hannora
Buddy
Tom and
Letha Schow
Merchant’s Valley
Bill Neal
Ely, Nev
Dallas McNeil
Milford M. F
Boise
Scott Tanner
D. M. Powell
Long Beach
H. Hedges
Charlotte Smith
Fish Lake
Fay MclIntosh
Charles RK. Parris
Grover Cuddy
J. H. Handock
Val Yepsen
Puffers Lake
C. T. Martin
Robert
Dan Ferguson
Warren Ferguson
Charles English
Kent's Lake
RK. R. Kenners
Ferguson Bungalows
Lester Clawson
Willis Whitbeck
Dee White
Clear Creek Canyon
A. E. McGearry
Lloyd Nelsen
Hollywood
West
Carl S. Nielsen
Ernest McGeary
Nielsen
Salina Record
Voronica Davis
State Inspec
Tor Pickel
Lions OF CO
New Ward Chapel
South State
California
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