Arvin Stoddard Homesteaded Milford Townsite
Arvin Stoddard, a settler linked to Milford Townsite, was among early planners who arrived in Utah after traveling from M7 with three brothers. The group, including Shel Von and Albert, joined settling efforts in the region, contributing to local homesteading activity and community development.
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Arvin Stoddard
Milford
Act
Studland Miford
Ulan
Shelvon
Albert
Ruffie
Utah
Pioneer families and early settlers in Beaver and Milford
Beav er district history recounts Rufus Albert Sheldon Arvin and Arvin homesteads in Milford, 160 acre Hayes grant, Stoddard cemetery plots, and Milford trees. It also details David Powell born 1839 in Pengu n d Wales, his move to Utah plus seven children, lime burning trade with Davies and Tathersall, and Powell family church service before David Powell’s death in 1877.
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California
Utah
Rufus
Beaver Bottoma
Albert
Minersville
Sheldon
Caifornia
Arvin
Milford
Rutherford B. Hayes
Stoddard
David Powell
Penngurnde
Wales
Ann Morrs Powell
William Witham
Salt Lake City
Beaver City
David
An Morris Powell
Willian
Rachel Ann Powell Low
Mary Jane Powell Ipson
David Morris
Charlotte Powell Smith
Beaver
George Davies
Joseph Tathersall
Mort Cameron
David Powell Q
Church of Jesus Christ of
Church of Jesus Christ of Litttemday
Sainte Wehily
John X Smith
Renour
Leaver
Beryl I. Dean
Veterans conduct ornament meeting a Splendid ward program
A Milford ward veterans event featured an engaging program Sunday evening with servicemen speaking on aid and faith promotion. Vocal solos by Danny Hansen and Ethnic Bunk highlighted the night as ex-service members were welcomed back to participate in activities.
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Milfer’ Ward
Sant
Haar Pid Beard
Delbert Kawards
Tack Goodwin
Verlun Vernon
McCoy Willams DuWayne Williams
Little Danny Hansen
Ethnic Bunk
Oie Milford Ward
Awaln
Warning Against Double Parking From Town Marshal and President
Town Board President Carlyle Gromilly and Town Marshal Allen Bingham issued a joint warning to Milford motorists. Double parking will trigger arrest and fines due to narrow streets and pedestrian hazards. The town ordinance will be enforced and public safety urged.
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Carlyle Gromilly
Allen Bingham
Milford
C.T
Hillman Reports on Price Airport Discussion Meet
Town Trustee Ben Hillman and Mrs Hillman traveled to Price for a aviation lecture by Harvey Stowers of Aircraft Industries of America. Stowers argued air power is a tool for peace and prosperity, noting war spurred aeronautical advances. He predicted further drops in air freight rates and mass personal flight, urging rapid airport and airpark development to fuel a growing air age.
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Ben Hillman
Stevens
United States
Farewell Party Honors Mr and Mrs Frank Leffler
Monday night hostesses hosted a farewell party at Mrs McGinns home. A hot lunch preceded bridge with prizes for ladies and men. Guests included Mr and Mrs Weston Cummings, Mack McWhorter, G W Brown, Harey Russey, Marie Charchalis, and the honored couple received a gift.
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Frank Leffler
Fern McGinn
Wilma Weston
Earth Cummings
Norma White
McGinn
Ms. McWhorter
High Prie
Leffler
Low
Cummings
Weston Cummings
Mack McWhorter
G. W. Brown
Harey Russey
Marie Charchalis
Shell Oil Contributes To Milford Red Cross
Shell Oil Company pledges a 10 dollar donation to the American Red Cross as its share of an 82,200 dollar regional fund for 1948. Red Cross chapters nationwide will benefit from the company allocation to communities served. Shell employees in the west already support Red Cross subscriptions.
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Shell Oil
Milford Red Cross
Red Cross
Famlly
J. A. Wynaught
American Red Cross
Shell Oil Company
Red Cros
Stel! Companive
Milford Red Cross drive surpasses goal in 1946 effort
County Chairman J C G Smith reports Milford residents contributed over 1250 dollars toward a 1000 dollar goal, surpassing quotas in Red Cross and other drives since the war began. He praises volunteers, notes funds exceed local needs will trim the 1947 budget accordingly.
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Milford
Red Cross
J. C G. Smith
Mr. Smith
Milford Airport enters safety contest in nationwide drive
Milford Airport is invited by the National Aeronautic Association to qualify for the Safe Operations Certificate of the NAA Air Safety Division. The program, supported by 17 national groups and agencies, aims to cut private flying accidents. Certificates will be awarded December 17 with aviation anniversary dinners.
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Milford
National Aeronautic Association
Washington
Jerry Lederer
United States
NAA Air Safety Division
NAA
Lederer
Milford Primary Conference Date Announcement
The Milford Primary Conference will be held Sunday night at 7:30 in the church. Everyone is invited and parents are asked to ensure their children arrive.
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Milford Wand
Euryone
Milford High Hosts Regional Speech Meet
Milford High School will host the Region Six Speech Meet at its campus starting 10 AM. Districts represented include Millard County Iran County Washington County and Bangor County with Kine County absent. Students from Milford compete in debates oration extemporaneous speaking and panel discussions under John Vioyantes with Beaver County winners advancing to state.
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Uhh
Milford High School
Millard County
Iran County
Washington County
Bangor County
Kine
University of Utah
John Vioyantes
Beaver County
Beaver Finday
Melpha Lyman
Arwell Campbell
Joe Murdock
Restrictions on feeding wheat hit Utah farmers hard
An AI order restricting feeding of wheat creates uncertainty for Utah livestock and poultry growers. Extension agronomist A. F. Bracken and County Agent Hyrum Steffen warn Utah relies on cereal imports and surpluses from other regions. They warn drought and harvest patterns, with 1945 high yields unlikely to repeat, but adjustments and acreage goals could ease local shortages and help meet food needs.
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A. F P. Bracken
Utah State Agricultural College
Hyrum
Steffen
Utah
Brackenwacht
Agronomiat
Wah
Clinton P. Anderson
Secratary
Emil
Thnne
Enine
Milford Club Notes and Local Weddings in Caliente
In Milford area news, Hunter returns from hospital and rests after a 10 day infection. Mrs. Garnet Garfield hosts a club night with bridge won by Mrs. Low Moore and honors to Meg Barnes and Katherine Shingleton. A hot-plate lunch followed for a group including Ava Banks and Lois Moore. William Ashworth returns from Salt Lake City after minor surgery. Alma Sly visits Salt Lake City to see relatives. Barney Fotheringham announces Betty Fotheringham Davis's marriage to John H. Davis with a Ely New wedding, then honeymoon in San Francisco. Alma Miller and children Fredie and Joy return from Lynndyl after 18 days with J. Alma Banks. Phyllis Erickson travels to Salt Lake City for business. Melvin Edwards and family visit Milford. Walter Carlton family visit Beaver. Wanda Holm returns from Salt Lake City. Alma Sly hosts nine club members for an evening of moble and prizes. Norma Edwards wins high, with Norma Bradshaw second and Roma Carlton consolation, followed by a light lunch.
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Garnet Garfield
Low Moore
Meg
Florence Barnes
Katherine Shingleton
Ava Banks
Lare Bradfield
Lois Moore
Mire Plana Cuddy
Wanda Holm
Kate Shingleton
Lo Moore
Barney Fothering
Betty
John H. Davis
George Davia
Ely
New
San Francisco
Milford
Alma Sly
Norma Edwards
Noma Bradshaw
Xevond
Roma Carlton
Maurence Miller
Gladys Bird
Vera Ware
Margaret Lund
Norma Aagerd
Milford High Choral Group Plans Sunday Concert
Milford High School chorus presents its second concert Sunday at 4 PM in the high school auditorium. The Milford group joins Branch School of Culture College String Quartet directed by Levy Halvorson. Both groups will perform in formal dress under the auspices of Principal Mrs Kenwth C Farrar and guest conductor.
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Milford High School
Kenwth C. Farrer
Surscultura
College
Levy Halvorson
Southern Truth
Thable
Tfmimhers
Bracken Professor Quoted In Unclear Translation Case
An unreadable fragment mentions Professor Bracken and a dated note. The garbled text references food, wheat, and barley with no clear event, place, or outcome. No coherent entities or actions can be established for a complete T and S.
Milford Lions Bid Farewell To Each Other
The Milford Lions and Lionesses honored Mr. and Mrs. Wrani Leffler and Mr. and Mrs. E Jorgenson in a send off for Salt Lake City. Jorgenson, Milford Tri State Lumber manager, is transferred to Salt Lake City while Leffler of American Telephone and Telegraph is also heading to the capital. The gathering emphasized good fellowship and support for the two couples as they depart.
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Forgensons
Milford
Odd Fellows
Wrani Lettfler
Jorgenson
Salt Lake City
Lion Jorgenson
Tri-State Lumber Company
Lion Leffler
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Capital City
PTA Group Discusses Military Training
Milford Parent Teachers Association held its March meeting with a debate on compulsory military training. Student Bert Leahy opposed it, athletic instructor Hone spoke as a parent, ex-soldier Thorpe Waddingham argued for it, and Viegantes also supported the proposal. The assembly adjourned with mixed views and officials noting low parent attendance.
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Milford Parent-Teathers Association
Bert Leahy
Milford
Hone
Thorpe Waddingham
Viegantes
General Assembly
Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthood Contest Sparks Milford LDS Event
The Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthoods at Milford LDS church run a youth mente mbership contest after a baptism, with the Aaronic group of boys aged 12 to 16 vowing to outshine their fathers in call and entertainment for the winners.
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Milford L. D. S
Uhm
MES TRA FISHER WIN PRIZE IN 5 STATE CONTEST
The contest drew thousands of entries across Utah California Nevada Arizona and Wyoming. Mrs Tra ML Wisher of Milford won a fine model radio the prize announced by sponsor Globe Mills Los Angeles. Mrs Flasher Wan aulcled ranked among seven top winners for outstanding work supporting the company's product.
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TRA Fisher
Tra ML. Wisher
Milford
Globe Mills
Los Angeles
Utah
California
Nevada
Arizona
Wyoming
Flasher Wan
Ben
Milford High School Event Schedule Promotions
Milford High School lists a busy slate of activities aimed at student and civic interest. events include the Spark Meet on March 30, Choral Concert March 31, Junior Prom for ages 12, Civic Concert featuring Mary Futelinson on April 3, Senior F og on April 28, Operetta May 3, and a graduation dinner set for May 2 with community participation and planning by the Town Board.
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Milford High School
Mary Fiutelinson
Apri
Kiumentiry
Enawettml Players
Auto Crash on Highway 21 Injures Pine Valley Man
John Westerhold of Pine Valley sustained serious injuries when his car left Highway 21 west of Milford, rolled over twice and plunged down an embankment. He suffered multiple rib fractures, possible skull and back injuries, and facial lacerations. transported to Milford Hospital after on-scene first aid.
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John Westerhold
Pine Valley
Milford
Westerhold
Cedar City
la Salle
Prank Pryor
Minersville
George Dunn
Golden Reef
Max Engeman
A. ©. Maudley
W. V. Powers
Rollin R. Shannon
Allen Bingham
Westerhall
Milford Hospital
Pfc Frank Holm Discharged From Army
Pfc Frank Holm was discharged Tuesday at Fort Douglas Separation Center. He served 28 months overseas with the 600th Medical unit as a Surgical Tech and is authorized to wear the European Theater ribbon with one battle star, American Theater, Good Conduct, and Victory ribbons. Holm entered service March 6, 1943.
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Pfc
Frank 1
Holm
Army
Fort Douglas
Lucy Holm
Madics
Atkins Return to Milford Seeks Permanent Home in South Milford
Mr and Mrs Stan Arm longtime Milford residents who kept land in South Milford return from Wallawalla Washington to make Milford home. Mr Atkin previously ran the Atkin hotel and owns 160 acres in South Milford now being prepared for seeding in early spring.
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Stan Arm
Milford
South Milford
Walle Walls
Wash
Uhla
Atkin
Atkin Hotel
Local Youths Enlist in Marine Corps Aviation
The Salt Lake City Marine Corps Recruit Depot announced two Milford youths enlist in Marine aviation for two years. Gordon Jensen of Arion and Milford High background served as foot wall athlete and student body president. Mitchell White son of Lunyle White played Milford High football and basketball and worked for J C Penney before enlisting.
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U. S Marine Corps
Salt Lake City
Marine Aviation
Gordon
Lunyle White
Milford High
J. C. Pannay Company
New Subscribers Listed for March at The News
March subscriber roster shows new names including Charles L. Alexandee, Toby HL McCuliny, Mire Huth, Williamy Clinton Thomonds FR, Berry III, Geeata Gittins, John Ranson, Charley Posey, Andhey Wortanas J, Harley 4A Smits. The list highlights fresh readership and engagement.
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Charles L. Alexandee
Toby HL
McCuliny
Huth
Williamy
Clinton Thomonds
Berry III
Geeata Gittins
John Ranson
Charley Posey
Andhey Wortanas J, Harley 4A Smits
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Soddard
Veterans Conduct Orament Meeting
Hillman
PRICE
Lefflers
Irl News
At Matte Carl
Hunter
Caliente Hospital
Tomne
William Ashworth
Alma Miller
Frendie and
Joy
Mlford
Lynndyl
J. Alma. Banks
Phyllis Erickson
Melvin Edwards
Manderfield
Thurland Sly
Russell
Walter Carlton
Ellen, Norma
Mavanee
Ionda
Milford High Choral Group
Bracken
PTA Group
Miied Pulliv Libewey
Quedluerizent
Ing Te ‘Town Board Pracides
PFC Ean
Atkins
Marine Corps
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