23 Mar 1939
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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1939
Page
1
Fragmentary text describes a Ruminator proposing to dream and think while objectives stay above the sod. It mentions firing a hotshot now and there as sparks are seen, suggesting a plan or action tied to an ongoing aim. The passage remains unclear and speculative.
A Kansas woman's club spent four hours debating the era’s feared disease among women and concluded it was rackjaw. A stray spectator in the Senate gallery shouted a threat to kill crooks, causing a brief panic as senators hid from view while spectators stayed seated.
Milford high school basketball team, Beaver Milford champions, lost to Davis County High 48 to 28 in the state tourney. Dan Gillies earned honorable mention as a forward in Deseret News and Tribune all state selections. Isadore Gillins received honorable motion at center from The News. Captain Jegs McKnight starred, and Milford’s reserves saw action as the game wore on.
Milford hosts the Associated Civic Clubs of Southern Utah on Saturday March 25 for a pivotal 1099 road program review. Russell Hawkins of Nephi led the road committee that drafted plans to widen main highways and create a dustless interstate connection from the Natural Bridges monument into western national parks, with broad county and city cooperation anticipated.
The Burbank Civilian Conservation Corps camp near Garrison hosts an open house on Saturday with 2:00 pm softball, 4:00 pm tours, demonstrations in conservation classes, and evening moving pictures. A Milford county fair planning meeting is scheduled for April 1 at Milford High School to form committees including General, Finance, Program and Parade, Exhibits, and Dairy and Beef Cattle divisions with numerous local officials and volunteers listed.
Tickets printed this week by The Nuns for the opening banquet and dance of the Minersville Roosters. The event, set for Friday evening March 21, 7 30 p m, aims to spark a service club effort in Minersville. Leaders promoting the movement include Truman Bradfield Lester Roberts Clinton Thompson Clarence Ty Gillins and Truman Rollins. Milford residents congratulate local citizens on their progressive ideas and hope for success.
Mr and Mrs Walter L Carlton host a reception in Beaver on Tuesday March 26 to honor the 3054 anniversary of the marriage of their father Walter and Karl S Carl Hill AD. Guests are invited to attend amid a celebratory, if garbled, notice.
Milford CCC reports Dr Giber departed last Tuesday after serving as train surgeon since last October for a Fort Benjamin Harrison troop train. Lieutenant Wells left for Salt Lake City to serve as mess officer aboard a troop train to Fort Knox. Dr Joseph M Smoley and First Lieutenant Pimerald are temporarily with the company awaiting the troop train departure. Beaver Pass road by Company 469 to open April 4 extends from Milford area to Adamsville, replacing the old Soldiers road and shortening Milford to Beaver by eight miles. Residents are urged to enjoy the improved route with its construction quality and scenic value.
Shell dealers print a coast to coast notice announcing a national safe driving crusade led by L A Wynaut. A Shure the Road club forms to promote better manners behind the wheel and reduce traffic violations. Members receive a metal emblem flag symbolizing courtesy and yielding.
Milford Lions clash over omission of the Milford to Delta road from regional highway plans. Lion J A Wynaught defends past efforts while Lion M H Pool's motion directs a committee to present the project to the Associated Civic Clubs of Southern Utah at Saturday's meeting. Delta Lions urged Milford to reaffirm support and notify Delta Chronicle of the stance.
Washington chatter centers on a Washington hotel gathering where 26 Republican leaders from New York met with two new House freshmen. The talk hints at Taft and Dewey for the 1940 GOP ticket, with debate over eligibility given a 35 year age requirement.
Farmers should select seed by purity germination and freedom from disease rather than price. Cheap seed often leads to costly failures with mixed varieties, foreign weeds, and lower yields. Choose seeds of true type and reliable grade to avoid future losses.
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