29 Mar 1945
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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1945
Page
1
A fragment describes a Ruminator proposing to dream a lit idea with minimal effort, scattering few bouquets while aims stay high. It mentions enjoying sparks flying as the Ruminator watches plans unfold.
A Beaver gathering reshapes views of the Utah State Engineering and Highway Commission as Ray Leavitt takes a new chair and Roy McLease is promoted to chief engineer. The audience, including state and district staff, notes Leavitt’s decisive fairness and energized leadership while praising Mac Moffat’s deep expertise in route details and the commission’s steady direction.
South Milford Maine residents share updates on returning to farms after winter in town. Visitors include Jule Gillins of Minergville at Clair Gillins home. Miss Coleen Hodges and Jack Bradshaw wed by Bishop Carlyle Grouning at the Bradshaw home. Connell Jones and baby Jawghter join from California with Horace Corbridge family. A birthday surprise for Minn Cun Myers draws friends including Bonnie Vernon and Art Myers. Leland Jones and Obra Myers host dinner guests.
Beaver County officials and residents gathered with state and federal highway leaders to discuss postwar road needs and the Robinson federal aid highway bill. The meeting, hosted by the Beaver Lions Club and Beaver Chamber of Commerce, laid groundwork for a county advisory panel and a coordinated postwar highway program.
Utah fish and game officials announce a spring expansion of planting operations with seven serator motors. All 12 hatcheries will have their own planting outfits, including permanently mounted and demountable tanks. The move eases pressure on main trucks, allows timely planting, enables rescue of stranded fish, and broadens reach to remote areas, says Madsen.
Officials described cooperation with Beaver county and noted no military installations but promised highway construction consideration. Federal funds cited for Western Beaver County roadwork tied to mining areas, with emphasis on postwar needs and railway traffic impact. discussion implied maintenance and equipment concerns amid wartime and postwar transitions.
Official word from the War Department says Sergeant Robert W. Martin was slightly wounded in action with General Patton's Third Army. Other items note Corporal Clifton B. James in Denver hospital for operation, Joseph Lewis White marrying Flora Farner in San Jose, and several local service members sending greetings or reports from England and France.
Beaver county registrants selected for the April 11 induction draft include Lee Maughn Gourley of Ogden formerly Minersville Junior High principal, Karl Mose Bradshaw of Salt Lake City, and Richard Banks now of Caliente. Charles Howard Chamberlain, Milford resident transferred from Kanab board, also listed for transfer to Beaver County for induction.
Milfin t chapter reports progress in a War Fund drive with Mrs. Robert Behar leading workers. Despite garbled OCR text, the article notes substantial fundraising efforts and mentions a Power company involved in supporting the drive, aiming toward a 200k target.
Suggestions from Utah State Agricultural Extension Service outline seven key rules for a successful victory garden. Focus on soil quality, planting in sun, proper fertilization with manure and commercial fertilizer, minimal waste of seed and labor, essential tools, correct irrigation, and timely cultivation and pest control to maximize yields.
Milord Sailor Harry Vouglae Farrow marries Colleen Myers of Minersville in Milford at the R. H. Mills home. Ceremony by Bishop Carlyle F. Gronning. Bride attended by Mrs. Beulah Eyre Wunderlich. Tay Mills best man. Post ceremony luncheon, train sendoff with horns and rice. The couple plans a honeymoon in Lag Voynn Ne.
Utah State Agricultural College promotes twelve tree species for farm use including windbreaks shelterbelts and erosion control. Extensionist Floyd explains selecting hardwoods and softwoods, harvest timing, root protection, planting depth, spacing for windbreaks and woodlots, and post-plant care to maximize survival.
New subscribers listed include Mrs. Dorothy Coleman and A Talinean of Milford and LC Byre of Minersville.
A wedding notice reports H. P. D. Parnower and family inviting relatives and friends to join in a Monday evening ceremony at the Mine overallt Wigh sebul geytrminsingen venue. The event is described as a joyous countywide gathering with friends from across the area.
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