17 Mar 1938
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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1938
Page
1
A garbled notion from the excerpt discusses delaying actions and scattering brief thoughts while goals sit above the ground, with a nod to enjoying sparks and a mention of Ptteewille and Rudhine observing.
A chaotic public notice mocks debt collection and subscriptions while weaving in humorous quotes about marriage, prohibition, worries, work, and money. It references a New York chemist claiming a method to grow crops faster and closes with a quip about farmers selling produce.
Beaver County note reports extension forester J Whitney Floyd of Utah State Agricultural College urging windbreaks on farms in high wind areas. Protective tree belts save fuel for homes, warm yards and barns, and reduce cattle feed needs while beautifying the farm.
The Beaver County fair board selected permanent chairmen and committees for the 1988 fair. Names include John Murdock, E A Petty, Theodore Bohn, Kent Morgan, and many others from Beaver Milford Minersville and surrounding areas. The board eyed September 6 16 17 as tentative fair dates, pending state fair guidance.
Deputy State Engineer Reid Jornan met with South Milford water users on a Wednesday afternoon. Farmers discussed appointing a Water Commissioner to collect data on wells and flows, potentially funded via a PWA setup, though users hesitate to bear extra costs. A committee including F. W. Gospill, Carl Elmer, and Walter Cook was formed to plan drilling of new walls.
Blair Williams age 20 of Kanarraville, brother of Mrs. Laurence Peterson of Milford, was killed instantly when several cars of a work train overturned about 17 miles west of Caliente on Monday. Two other workers Alien Bush of Caliente and A H Beers of Kamiah, Idaho, were badly injured.
Continental Oil announces new Conoco Maps showing driving time from town to town in red beneath mileage. Time is calculated for normal traffic on dry roads and assumes typical speeds. The feature, already used by another major oil firm, aims to promote safer, reasonable travel planning.
Farmers explore hemp as a resilient crop for Texas soil, testing varieties suited to local climate and moisture conditions. Trials aim to evaluate yield, adaptability, and potential market opportunities amid evolving agricultural regulations.
Utah Manufactures association hosts the Build Utah convention in Salt Lake City with 300 delegates from counties across the state. Sessions feature addresses on economic and social problems and a closing banquet. Speakers include J Reuben Clark Jr Dy Adam Bennion Paul M Peterson and Ward Holbrook.
Mrs Moody's mother died, prompting a family trip to Aurora on Saturday. Funeral services were held Tuesday for Summy. The News-Don’t Borrow subscribes.
Milford high school class of 1989 plans its junior prom on March 24 with a grape arbor theme. They will use balloons crepe paper and colors echoed in the dance programs. Patrons include Superintendent and Mrs Wittner Principal and Mrs Moody and several other local couples.
Daily moisture continues to drill the soil, leaving farmers to wonder when they can plow their fields. The steady rain has disrupted field activity, a concern not unusual in some seasons.
The Milford Rebekah lodge held a Hart Time party after their regular meeting. Guests wore overalls and period costumes, with contests, Irish songs, and parlour games. Walter Martin led Irish songs, Mrs Dora Casterline accompanied, prizes awarded to Walter In Roy Cottrell and Teressa Pitchforth, followed by a buffet and dancing.
Lectures, dancing, art exhibits, and musical numbers highlighted Citizenship Week in Milford. State and university representatives presented illustrated talks on government work and social topics, with BYU and Utah participants offering art, drama, and psychology sessions. The high school band performed daily, earning praise for its uniforms and performances, while attendees enjoyed demonstrations and local cultural events.
The Town Board requires all trash to be in a covered container or one larger than standard capacity. If placed in oversized bins, the town will not haul it and users must remove their own garbage. Town Clerk V M Burns signed the notice.
An obscure notice notes mining locations are available for sale at The News office. The brief item frames it as a purchasable lead for readers seeking mining opportunities.
The article discusses reactions to a presidential writings deal on its fifth anniversary. It mentions White House explanations, public profit questions, and Vice President Garner’s predicted congressional action by May 15. It notes media reception and political maneuvering surrounding the fiber and finances of the arrangement.
Major McGinnis and Camoral Towers stayed at Milford camp from Saturday to Monday after their Lockheed Electra flight from Salt Lake City to Milford was delayed by weather. The plane resumed flight once conditions cleared. James Berry and Tony Giles returned from Milfont Hostel while Robert Hollingsworth recovered from a tooth extraction performed by a Milford dentist. Clyde Tervort and Lt Ban with Ashley Workman and Pershing Breaux spent the weekend at Boulder Dam.
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