Not Guilty Verdict in Manslaughter Trial of Curn Smith
After five hours of deliberation jurors found Curn Smith not guilty of manslaughter in the death of his wife Mary. A surprise defense witness and testimony shifted the case, ending with cheers from spectators as Smith was cleared at midnight Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curn Smith
Corn Smith
Mary
R. Hopkins
Ward
Nichola
Jensen
Smith
Nichols
Nichol
Dr. Byhbee
A. L. Larsen
Harold Cline
Marshal Joy Coleman
Abe Murdock
Sam Cline
Mary Smith
Squier
Arch Fotheringham
Cora Smith
Mickey Sloan
Smith Ranch
Corn Smith Acquitted After Complex Trial Testimony
The defense argued Mary Smith may have died from a fall and head injury aided by alcoholism rather than being murdered by Corn Smith. Dr Hopkins testified the death could result from slow concussion, while evidence suggested Mary fell and later died in bed. The jury delivered acquittal at seven, and Corn Smith thanked supporters and his lawyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hopkins
Mary Smith
Sloans
Cura Smith
Corn Smith
Mil ford Relief Society Celebrate Anniversary Program
Milford chapter members marked the Relief Society anniversary with a church program and dance at the L D S Church Tuesday evening. Rosetta Hedges and W A Miller led prayers and multiple members performed songs and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relief Society
Milford
Rosetta Hedges
W. A. Miller
Fred Levi
Erma Smith
Parley Fisher
Harvey Dean
Duteon
Bishop Bird
J. M. Hughes
Rey Miller
Steve Stoker
Big Car Draws Big Crowd For Mysterious Showing
A crowded scene in front of the News office drew onlookers as Senator George Jefferson arrives with a new Hupmobile sedan from Salt Lake City. Eyewitnesses describe the car as large as a church, gleaming, and tan in color, attracting curious citizens more than any formal event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jefferson
Salt Lake City
Ten New Families to Develop Farms on Clark Project
About ten new families will settle in the Beryl district of Iron County this spring to farm and develop tarine crops. They plan about two hundred acres of potatoes and work on the Wig Clark farm, which has 220 acres of high quality yields and 160 acres to be seeded. The Clark farm, spanning several thousand acres, is operated on a modern scale as a model for the Beryl section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Beryl
Iron County
Mred Fisher
Mr. Fisher
Wig Clark
Good Acting Marks High School Opera
The high school music department staged Gilbert and Sullivan's Trial by Jury last Friday with lively acting that earned full audience approval. Sherman Hickman as the judge showcased a strong baritone while Melvin Bowman and Virgin Killam delivered convincing performances as plaintiff and bridesmaids. Farrell Peterson and Charles Clements provided solid comic support. The cast and chorus captured the piece’s spirit though some rough spots and limited rehearsal time showed in the music. overall the production marked progress since Lelahawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Hickman
Melvin
Bowman
Virgin Killam
Farrell Peterson
Charles Clements
Melvin Bowman
Pierce
Lotus Mand
Lelahawa
Free Squirrel Bait Distribution Available in Milford
The government sourced 800 pounds of poison bait from Idaho arrives for public use. Milford feed store distributes it free, with orders urged. Bait costs cents per pound. a 10 pound bag is 60 cents and holds about 1 000 pellets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Milford
Beaver Shooters Trial New Trap At Milford Range
The Milford Valley gun club drew interest from Beaver and Milford as Beaver trap enthusiasts tested a new Black Diamond Auto- natice trap at the improved shooting range. About two hundred dollars in improvements included spectator benches and a shelter. Scores show multiple shooters with hits ranging from five to twenty, highlighting both individual performances and Beaver team results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Milford
J. J. Hopkins
William Boyle
A. Hamilton
William Hutchins
D. Muir
Beaver Gun Club
Hamilton
Gutenmasen
Senator and Mrs George Jefferson Return Home from Salt Lake City
Senator George Jefferson and his wife returned with their young son from Salt Lake City where he attended a legislative session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jefferson
Salt Lake City
City Tests Fire Engine Water Pressure After Alarm
At two o'clock Wednesday afternoon the city alarm bell rang to summon the fire department for a test of equipment. The drill aimed to determine the water pressure generated by the engine pump.
Milford Motorist Wrecked Friday on 13th Day
Elam Fouts headed for Salt Lake City with Milford riders when his car struck a telephone pole, wrecking the vehicle. Passengers Mrs. Raymond Taylor and son De, Mrs. Charles Clement and daughter Verda escaped with minor injuries as a tourist aided them to Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elam Fouts
Salt Lake City
Fouts
Raymond Taylor
Charles Clement
Verda Swere
Griffiths Named Clerk of Beaver County School Board
Beaver county School Board at Friday meeting appointed E. A. Griffiths as clerk to replace ER. N. Thompson who resigns to join Utacal Oil Co. as bookkeeper in Cedar City. Thompson plans to move his family. Board weighs early term termination due to fund shortages and will reconvene Monday to decide school closing date.
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Griffiths
Beaver County
ER. N. Thompson
E. A. Griffiths
Thompson
Utacal Oil Co
Cedar City
Beaver
Boyter Reappointed Beaver River Water Commissioner 1931
Water users from Milford Minersville and nearby areas met in Beaver to elect a water commissioner for 1931. H K Boyter was unanimously re elected after a productive year. The group discussed the pending Beaver River water readjustment suit set for August 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver River
Beaver
Milford
Minersville
H. K. Boyter
Opening Celebration Planned for New Poultry Association Plant
A massive parade will mark the opening of Utah’s new poultry association plant on March 25. Officers, railroad officials, and fleet trucks will lead a day of tours, a mass meeting, dance, and refreshments as thousands tour the modern facility titled one of America’s largest poultry establishments.
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Association
Raiload
Utah
Lud Debi Laert
Idaho
Clyde C. Edmenis
America
North Temple Street
Main Street
Brigham Young Monument
Fifth South
Quayleaves
Nueand West Temple
Associaton
Pirarde
South Milford News Coverage Expanded in Local Section
The paper announces a new South Milford column with a dedicated correspondent to report happenings and people. Additional county coverage will include Frisco Minersville and Adamsville, ensuring more complete local news and personal items for South Milford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Milford
Frisco
Minersville
Adamsville
Milford
Public Relations Dinner Success Highlights Civic Effort
Milford B P W club hosts national public relations dinner at Milford CCafe with representatives from Lions Club Relief Society American Legion and others. Event praised for cooperative programs improving community welfare as men hear women’s viewpoints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Milford B. P. W. Club
Local Lions Host Civic Club Visit to Milford
Civic club representatives from Ced ar Richfield St George Parowan Beaver Fillmore Ely and Iron County commissioners plus their ladies will attend a Milford Lions Club hosted evening. A banquet at the Union Pacific Dining Room opens events with talks and music followed by a delegates meeting at LO O IF hall and a social dance at Arion Hall. Hostesses and volunteers include Mrs Murtock Gillies McGarry Atkin and Pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar
Richfield
St. George
Parowan
Beaver
Fillmore
Ely
Iron County
Milford
Utah
Arion Hall
R. E. Ellingsworth
Lloyd Kohler
Lorgs Hand
Harold Cline
L. A. Wynaught
Clifford Cook
J. R. Murtock
Erma Gillies
Helena McGarry
Annie J. Atkin
Milton Pool
Lions
Beaver City Pioneer W R Anderson To Receive Homecoming Honor
W R Anderson a veteran of the Black Hawk Indian War and longtime Beaver City resident awaits a July 21 to 24 homecoming and 75th wedding anniversary events. Born September 16 1842 in Nauvoo Illinois he joined the Mormon migration and helped build the Beaver community. He has 14 children 44 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren with nine living offspring listed including Jane Lang of Milford Nettle Painter of Bakersfield Ida Tattersall of Long Beach and Eliza Gunn.
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W. R. Anderson
Beaver City
Beaver
Jane Lang
Milford
Anderson
Nauvoo, IL
Miles
Nancy Anderson
Dl. D. 5
Nauvoo
William
Sugar Creek
Winter Quarters
Land
Simmer Quarters
Round Lake
Mud Molton
Utah
Salt Lake
Parowan
Ting Vegas
New
Paorowan
Beker
Mr. Anderson
Ellen Robb
Samuel White
Fillmore
Cedar City
Caroline ©. Cartwright
Carter
Greenville
Ants Irving
Martin FH. Anderson
Nettle Painter
Bakersfield
Calli
Eliza Gunn
Ida Tattersall
Cinda White
Trote Morris
Retta Dalton
John Anderson
Reaver
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Harry Ward
Herbert Nichols
Niele Jensen
Leland Roly
Squaw Springs
Fedly
Roly
Scott Barton
J. D. Ryan
F. R Leys
James Mastros
Dan James
Jo Deardon
Orn Smith
Walt
Kinney
McKay
S. White
Leslay
G. Cockett
Shorty Miller
Max Root
White
Leonard Muir
Barney Mavin
Heck
Stenhocker
Schow
Tom Mastros
Pr. Hopkins
W. Hoyle
W. Hutchings
DB. Muir
Roy Coleman
W. Richardson
W. Carlson
Geo. Cockett
Les Clay
Mrs. Kinney
D. Davis
F. W. McKay
Boyter
Ent
Milford Ccufe
A. J. Atkin
Weynaught
L. A
John Williame
Gadberry
American Legion Auxiliary
Veronica Davis
MacGarry
BA. P. W
National B. P. W
New York City
Civic Club
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