14 Mar 1947
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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1947
Page
1
The Milford Chamber Activities Committee urged county hospital action, a Delta Caliente highway plan, and an aggressive publicity drive. Proposals included mobilizing all Milford organizations for a large spring celebration and public campaigns, with targets set for June 26 jail plans and world invitation.
The Stile Prew Association Asthrig details a Milford entry gaining nine awards in the 1900 newspaper contest judged by Brighare Young University. Highlights include Best Printed Newspaper, General Recollence, and top honors for a feature on October 1 and a photograph of Dick Horton. Community support and future campaigns are noted as crucial to ongoing success.
Milford American Legion Post No. 16 surpassed its 1947 quota with 11 members enrolled as of March 1, part of District 7 alongside Fillmore St George and Hurricane posts. The drive focused on constructive programs for youth and community betterment, highlighting rapid post growth and renewed activity in Milford.
Milford High School debaters advanced to the semi finals at the Weber Invitational Debate Meet in Oxden on March 6 and 7, facing 14 teams from Utah and Tolngo schools. Teams Maury Outzen and Lisle Smith, and Carol Myers with Bonnie Vernon, led Milford with coach John Vioyarites guiding the squad. The regional meet at Parochin on March 26 and the state meet at Salt Like Chey on April 16 are planned milestones.
Mrs Joan McKnight reports on South Milford social happenings. Mr and Mrs Roy Morgan visited Beaver for business, Mrs Gartende hosted guests, and the Young Married Women's Club held a pleasant afternoon with plans for future events. Mira Fisher celebrated a birthday with jewelry gifts and a warm dinner.
Milford Lions discussed recreation area plans at Buds Cate Thursday. The group considered hangar construction at Milford Airport but tabled the idea pending completion of airstrip paving and fencing projects. A committee was named to inspect Honeyhoy Ski area for winter facility improvements and scouts were asked to refurbish Rock Cove picnic area for summer activities.
Funeral services for Robert Hyrum Limb 65 were held Tuesday in Milford Ward L D 8 chapel with prayers, solos, and remarks. Born in Beaver December 4 1941 he married twice and moved to Aymaford before his death. Survivors include his wives, children in Nevada Utah and New Mexico, and several Limb grandchildren across states.
Members of the Stake High Council from Beaver will be the speakers at Sacrament meeting Sunday evening, March 18, at the St. D. church.
An exhibition of paintings titled Will be slid in Milford early in Abel Aakas revested today in a social putletin semed by the State Centennial Committee Full information concerning the exhibit will be given in an early issue of The News.
Miss Laieille B. Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs J Te Smith is named winner of the Garl Raymond Gray Scholarship in Beaver County. The $100 Union Pacific award honors 4 H Club youths in agriculture and home economics. A Milford native and Milford High junior, she has prior recognition in oratory writing and music, with awards in Legion events in 1946.
The Negro Ghosts defeated Milford American Legion 61 to 54 in the High School gym last Tuesday. The barnstorming team delivered a humorous performance while also showing solid basketball, with fast passing and difficult shots, as the Legionnaires relaxed yet played well throughout.
Sterling K. Peterson, head of the Provo field office, will visit Milford Post Office at 2 p.m. on March 27 to assist residents over 15 with retirement and survivor benefit claims and to accept new claims for Social Security and wage history records.
The Daughters of Utah Pioneers will erect a monument at Milford honoring early miners and the Wiest metal mill. The structure in the Library Mink uses ore samples from Milford area mines. Citizens may donate ore specimens with mine names, left at Lettie Fotheringham’s home or The Milford News for labeling and inclusion.
Milford High School students may compete for the Michael J Dowling Award for 1949 Foster seal design, sponsored by the Utah Society for the Physically Handicapped. Cash prizes for Utah winners lead to national awards of 4500 first, 200 second, 100 third, and 50 fourth. Entries due March 15 to Utah Society headquarters 108 Regent Street.
Mrs Grace Goodfellow and her child depart for Salt Lake City on March 22 to establish a home. Mrs W R Edwards finds daughter Gladys visiting various Edwards households. Dian McCalley plans a stay in Salt Lake City this week. Lois Lee visits Fillmore to see her brother-in-law. Mr and Mrs Now Hauitie Me and LaVerne Young travel amid notices. A birth is announced for Seth, daughter born March at the former Winnie Gray residence.
Mil port city and county crews began grading a mile long landing strip at Milford airport this week. Utah state aeronautics director Col Joe Bergin was notified that Milford has a 5000 dollar share of the 524 improvement fund ready. The CAA reportedly moved field lights and seal coat work will allow all weather use by various planes.
Minersville news notes the Minersville Cattlemen's Association met Monday to plan the April stock show with details pending publication. Local visits include Mrs Ivy Gentry of Richfield at the Spencer Roberts home and others from Aiko Nevada and Ogden. A recent Milfoed Legion basketball game ended 41 to 4. volleyball followed with refreshments served. Mike Kelney owns a new international truck in Cedar City and Mick Pryor plans to return to the Milford Valley area.
Funeral services held last Wednesday March 12 for William Michael Bond 69 who died Friday after complications from an operation in Milford Ward chapel. Participants included Penile Williams Lou Moore Laurence Mittridge and Burrall Marchent with a mixed quartet performance and solo selections. Burial followed at the Mufant cemetery with dedication by Rue Niclten.
Announcement of the twenty first annual NIVGA production and marketing contest offers a $4000 fund for youths aged 14 to 21 nationwide. Applicants enroll through state demonstrations or through Professor Snyder of Mausam Omisrty State College and the W. Atlee Seed Co. in Philadelphia. The event includes demonstrations and finals at the NIVGA convention in December.
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