21 Mar 1940
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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1940
Page
1
A fragmentary editorial rant mocks Milford residents about wartime policy and social norms. It recalls the “Plothon” and questions women’s roles while referencing congressmen and a local figure named Swindlehurst. The piece blends humor with sharp critique of public opinion and travel amid uncertain times.
A noisy pastiche covers Easter parade fashions from hats to dresses, praising brash novelty fabrics and subtle accessories. It notes an Academy Awards tone favoring Vivien Leigh and Robert De Niro at Washington, plus a local resignation of agricultural teacher Mr Acard and a nod to a state basketball tourney.
Beaver County's Old Hickory group under new owner Edward Schoo plans rapid mine operations after purchasing a $4000, 227 cubic foot diesel shovel. Warren Thompson to operate it with Salt Lake City delivery anticipated. Union Pacific spur proposal and smelter interest loom as ore shipments show early returns from surface deposits.
Reported in a local notice, Mra Woof Marthe renounces her past at the Mar HNaraze and was confined at home after a craft and loot incident. A car crash caused injuries that were sustained until Thursday of last week, with authorities noting a crushed foot.
Beaver Man Swindlehurst of Beaver acquired the Hateli corner on Main Street Milford, owner of several local shops, with plans to raze the old frame storefronts and build a modern Standard Station lease to Standard Stations, Inc. The rear brick building, once Milford’s post office, will remain. Two American tourists spent an estimated $495,000,000 abroad in 1996.
Utah seeks 31 million in an appropriation to fund small reservoir projects with Governor Blood pushing the request before a House subcommittee on interior appropriations in Washington. State officials including T H Humpherys and J B Robinson supported enlarging the Deer Creek project and adding 200 thousand for surveys.
The Milford Wildlife Protective association voted Monday to abandon plans to stock bass at the Hay Springs property due to lease uncertainties. The decision ends stocking before April 4, but members hope to pursue re stock options with other nearby projects and cooperation between local clubs and authorities.
Jick Miller reports Milford Wildlife Protective Association’s rabbit drive saved farmers about 4000 by killing 40 rabbits estimated to save each eight years of food value. He says the group’s work justifies the association’s calendar of projected activities to continue aiding farmers.
Dan Cupid ties Miss Sarah Fowl to Evie Thatch Trobinson in Beaver with former Bishop William A. Miller officiating. The Pools accompanied the couple to Salt Lake City. marriage plans, Milford home, and bride’s Milford High and Cedar City education are noted.
A Milford born brakeman for the Union Pacific and a former Idaho resident, Miss Renee Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Smith, married Barlyn Osborn, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Osborn of Escalante. The ceremony, conducted by President Robert Young, united the couple in the Manti L D S temple and they plan to reside in Escalante for the summer before Osborn resumes college at Logan.
Board members will attend the Parent Teacher Association gathering at the high school on Monday March 28 to discuss school finances. County superintendent 8 M Witwer will outline the financial structure and funding sources while the school board participates to answer questions. Parents urged to attend and participate.
Mrs. D. A. Baxter departed Monday night for a visit in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, accompanied by her sister and other relatives. Her daughter Nirginia, recently completing winter quarter at the University of Utah, joins the trip.
Milford becomes center for spring training as a three day race meet June 28 30 draws enthusiasts from Utah and nearby states. D E Kirk chairs the Milford Valley Racing Association guiding stalls, purses total 1525, free hay, on site feeds, and shaded grounds with night shows planned and Hollywood acts booked for the three day event.
Front runner for the Republic nomination, Stevens of Salt Daly City, visited Milford for several hours to meet local officials and voters. Former Senator Grant Jefferson urged acquaintances with local constituents as Stevens aimed to boost his gubernatorial bid this fall.
The piece discusses potential tax penalties tied to machine use and the impact of industrialization on prices. It recalls Wu Tingfang's warning about limits to progress, notes U S war avoidance as vital, and quotes Senator Taft on balanced critique of administration actions amid employment scarcity.
William Fotheringham, assistant treasurer of Wish Sulphur Industries, visited Milford last weekend and arranged for an advertisement. He will appoint Frank & A Stewart to represent The Utah Sulphur Industries at Sulphurdale. The plant plans new mining equipment and production units in Millard and Beaver counties to expand output. The firm ships sulfur to California and other states via the Union Pacific Fillmore branch.
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