26 Mar 1936
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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1936
Page
1
A ponderous reminiscence describes planning and dreaming with scattered bouquets, while aims stay within reach. The narrator reflects on moments of inspiration and occasional bold remarks as a spark ignites amid contemplation.
A dialogue fragment depicts a household dinner where Mrs. Ru minator serves a lavish meal to Roger. The exchange blends humor and domestic detail as she frets over calories and dessert while Roger resists appetite amid references to pot salad, fried chicken, corn fritters, mashed potatoes, asparagus, and strawberry shortcake.
Poultry expert Professor Byron Alder of Utah State Agricultural College warns heavy chick losses stem from cannibalism caused by overcrowding and poor brood rearing. He advises clean, rotated range, absorbent litter, fresh brooder air, and adjustable temperatures to keep chicks comfortable and reduce picking from toe to vent.
Formal installation of a Future Farmers of America chapter will be held at Milford High School on Thursday April 2 at 2 p.m. Local leaders express pride in the milestone after five years of work. The FFA encompasses about 4 000 local chapters and 100 000 members, teaching vocational agriculture and leadership through organized meetings and activities.
Mrs D N Hickman and daughter hosted a dances party at the I D S recreation hall on Thursday March 1 honoring Mr Hickman’s birth anniversary. The family orchestra provided music for modern and old time dances. Stitehlotie Fair members and family joined, with out of town guests Mr and Mrs Fay Hickman and Or Tuffine of Beaver Mr and Mrs Sherman Hickman of Boulder City Nevada and Mrs Bert Lockhart of Salt Lake City.
Milford has been allowed 75 to raise for the Red Cross flood relief campaign. The drive is halfway complete for Milford, with strong student and community response from both grade and high schools. Mrs. Martha A. Welly, secretary of the local chapter, notes the overall response is gratifying and hopes the campaign will wrap up by next Monday noon.
Weather records show over half an inch of moisture in the week with a Saturday night snow storm and lighter snowfall on Sunday through Wednesday. The observer notes 3.5 inches of snow and 0.30 inch moisture on Sunday, 3 inches of snow and 0.80 inch moisture on Wednesday, plus traces on other days. Strong north winds swept areas, leaving three to four foot drifts on the west sides of buildings and businesses.
Mr and Mrs W A Miller and their daughter Mrs R H Nelson spent Sunday in Caliente for a short visit.
Preparations for the Associated Civic Clubs of Southern Utah meeting at Milford highlight a planned banquet at Union Pacific dining room for 130 and a public dance at Avion hall from 1:00 at night. J Frank Martines of Richfield will chair the business session with speakers B W Hanpon J D Ford and former Senator George Jefferson among organizers leading the event.
Dr Styles Wherry of Oden announces the statewide Utah Motorist Association to promote highway development and Utah as a western travel hub. The group, incorporated with a Salt Lake City board, allocates leadership across northern central and southern Utah to ensure statewide control and discourage sectionalism.
Milford field sits on a site well suited for aviation with open surroundings and low maintenance needs. Its natural surface and favorable access via transcontinental rail and wire facilities, plus Milford hospitality, have earned it a country-wide reputation among army fliers who briefly operated air mail duties.
Evangelist A F Purcell from Provo will assist in Bible lectures and the Community Bible class held at the Fireman's hall each Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday evening. Despite bad weather many attended and found the lectures worthwhile. The public is invited to the free illustrated lectures.
Milford Boy Scouts held an eight bicycling hike last Saturday with 17 Scouts and two helpers meeting at 7:00 a m to pedal to Hanging Rock. Nine others were transported by M J Christensen. Scouts reported a busy day with bike explorations games and a river swim challenge. They returned home at 4 p m after an endurance test.
Milford High School presented Friday night under Alvin H Baker and the Band and Orchestra Mothers club. The program featured three orchestral selections piano and violin solos, various dance numbers and a trumpet quartet. After the show the dance and refreshments drew many attendees.
Townsend club tickets for a Saturday night dance on April 2 are being printed by The News. The event promotes local entertainment and invites community members to purchase advance admission.
A weather front brings strong winds and cold rain as riders press on through the day. The forecast warns of continued gusts and chilly conditions impacting travel and outdoor plans.
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