Milford race track parimutual betting disputed by educator
A Milford educator, W. Richard Nelson, warned officials of parimutual betting at Milford race meet. After threats and complaints to Gov. Lee and the attorney general, a sign declared no parimutual betting but thousands wagered openly. The Milford race meet was financially successful with 80 percent to the purses and leftovers funding fairground improvements. Beaver residents implicated in complaints deny broad local sentiment against horse racing.
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Dereret News
Milford
W. Richard Nelson
Milford High School
Milford Race Meet
Nelson
Beaver
Beaver Stake High Council
Nelyson
Full July 4 Fun Planned by Milford Leaders
Milford residents will enjoy a four day Fourth of July celebration organized by Al Kirk and Perry Neal. Activities begin at 10 a.m. in Library Park with children's events, followed by a free film at Firmage Theater and a kids dance in the Legion pavilion. Adults dance night features an orchestra led by Vance Fisher, with profits aiding the summer recreation fund. The morning will include various races and contests for children and teens, with multiple divisions if crowded.
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AL. Kirk
Perry Neal
Milford
al Kirk
Library Park
American Legion
Firmage Theater
Legion Pavilion
Vance Fisher
Milford Junior Legionnaires Defeat Beaverites 20 to 9
The Milford American Legion junior baseball team routed Beaver, 20 to 9, to boost their district playoff hopes. Jiminez pitched the win for Milford with Hal Hickman relief for L. Davis in the fifth. Milford moves to two wins and one loss, opening with Beaver. Score by innings shows Milford 06 10 02 4 and Beaver 00 12303 9.
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Milford
American Legion
Beaver
Jiminez
Milinez
Hal Hickman
L. Davis
Milford Ward Bishopric Disclaims Involvement in Race Meet
The Milford Ward Bishopric states it played no role in attempts by Richard Nelson and others to interfere with pari mutual wagering at the Milford race meet. Bishop Carl M. Goodwin said the bishopric discussed the matter but decided there would be no official action. He added that any actions by individuals would be private citizen efforts, not church matters.
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Milford
Nelson
Milford High School
Milford Ward
Carl M. Goodwin
Richard Nelson
Goodwin
Local court fines list from Justice Koch court
D J Riley of Salt Lake fined 25 dollars for blocking a highway. Gordon P Webster of Cedar City fined 2.50 for parking on the wrong side. Ralph Moore and Melvin Persons of Milford fined 1 each for no state inspection sticker. Jimmie Sherwood of Milford fined 3 for parking near a fire hydrant. Kish M Mayer of Milford fined 6 for no inspection, no registration, no license. J M Mabry of Minersville fined 25 and jailed 30 days for disturbing the peace, jail term suspended. Mr and Mrs Robert Stewart living in Merrill Lund home.
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D. J. Riley
Salt Lake
Gordon P. Webster
Cedar City
Ralph Moore
Melvin Persons
Milford
Jimmie Sherwood
Kish M, Mayer
J. M. Mabry
Minersville
U of Utah Prepares Summer Outdoor Festival with Big Fireworks
The University of Utah gears up for its largest summer festival yet from July 4 to 11, featuring The Great Waltz and an English Carmen. Notables include Kitty Carlisle and Robert Rounseville, with Maurice Abravanel directing and a strong Utah Symphony chorus backing the performances in Stadium Bowl under the stars.
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University of Utah
Bizet
C. Lowell Less
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University
Kitty Carlisle
Robert Rounseville
Gwenn Hawthorne
Theodor Uppman
Ruth Clawson
Ray Halverson
Blanche Christensen
H. E. D. Redford
Chester Dowse
Hubert Keddington
Helen Wooten
Rachel Conner
Mary Ethel Eccles
Ray Brimshall
John Nicslausen
Maurice Abravanel
Utah Symphony
A. Ray Olpin
Milford Ward Relief Society names two new officers
Mrs Lillian Atkin becomes second counselor to president Mrs Kesler in Milford Ward Relief Society replacing Mrs Maxine Barton who moved to Paragonal. Mrs Nellie Griffiths was chosen to replace Mrs Bethyl Lund as secretary as Mrs Lund moves to Salt Lake.
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Lillian Atkin
Kesler
Milford Ward Relief Society
Maxine Barton
Paragonal
Nellie Griffiths
Bethyl Lund
Lund
Salt Lake
Banks Family Visit Reported in Enterprise
Last weekend the Richard Banks family visited in Enterprise. The brief item notes a family visit without further details, preserving the names and place from the readable text.
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Richard Banks
Enterprise
Last Call for Forty-Niner Prizes At Legion Event
American Legion Finance Officer Vernon Burns says several prize checks remain for Forty-Niner celebration winners. Winners must claim checks at Burns office within days or funds are voided and returned to the Legion treasury.
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American Legion
Vernon Burns
Great Waltz Stars Hazel Bryan Return to Milford
Hazel Bryan of Tooele returns to Milford for a visit with Nancy Hillman, rejoining old friends and sharing memories amid the town’s social events.
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Hazel Bryan
Tooele
Milford
Nancy Hillman
Summer program interest grows for Milford youth
Coach Perry Neal says city recreation activities are drawing larger groups. The story hour and game classes for ages six to eighteen may be held at Almerwan Legion Park behind the pool, with instructors meeting at the high school before transport. Notices invite participation in textile painting and leather craft, and outline weekly schedules for July with various instructors and venues.
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Almerwan Legion Park
Neal
Nielsen
O'Leary
Melior
Library Park
Mary Gribble
Dee Ferguson
Ball
Rev. Harris
Norma Walters
Faye Berger
Apprentice Jockey Clair Fullmer Delights Mitford Meet
Clair Fullmer a 13 year old apprentice jockey from Circleville WI drew attention at the Fillmore road meet. He rode his first Milford winner on Happy Step and followed with a win aboard Scotty Step. He struggled to win at Springville but ended by riding several mounts, guided by trainer Jackey E Wright.
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Joe Pullmer
Circleville
Milford
Happy Step
Scotty Step
Verda Star
Fullmer Brothers
Intermountwin
Springville
Clair
Jackey E. Wright
Chetevilly
Hia Unele
D. L. Fullmer
Elders Hand White Market First Defeat
The LDS Elders beat White Market to move into a tie for first in softball. Jack Davis went four for four with three runs, Coon had three hits, and Zeke Hickman hit .600 for White Market. In the nightcap, the All-Stars edged the Texans 16 to 15 after Neal walked in a run, Turner doubled, and Coon delivered the winning hit.
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Coon
Zeke Hickman
White Market
Texans
Milford
Crane
Bingham
Reese
Neal
Chukker
Hutchings Barnes
Zabriskie
Turner
Hutchings
Barnes
Hospital Notes and Local Births and Updates
June 23 a third son born to Mr and Mrs Earl Limb. Jimmie Preston born June 28 to Mr and Mrs Lonnie Wellingham at Milford Hospital. Mrs Verald Spainhower released after operation. Erratum corrected about daughter Indaw. Mr Frank Pryor of Minersville still in hospital for heart ailment recovering after relapse. Mrs Anna Gustavson unchanged in hospital. All Stars Texans score and next week schedule listed for local league games on July 5 6.
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Earl Limb
Jimmie Preston
Milford Hospital
Lonnie Wellingham
Frank Pryor
Miners Ville
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