05 May 1955
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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1955
Page
1
Milford residents rally Friday for the annual Fire Laddies dance, a key fundraiser for local volunteer safety crews. Also honored, Milford Elementary Sixth Grade praised in Nature Magazine for a conservation feature. City Council to thank the class and School Safety Patrol members, with parish notices on LDS census and local notes.
Fire gutted the Theman Walker residence in South Milford last Sunday afternoon, possibly caused by faulty wiring in the attic. The home, insured for structure but lacking contents, left three children safe but with no household goods. Neighbors rallied to help, a community house-raising is planned, and local clubs fund-raise with showers for kitchen items.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Newell Marwhat in Mineraville on April 25 at Iron County Hospital.
West Beaver County exceeded its goal in the annual cancer fund drive announced by local chairman Mary McCulley. Milford, Minersville and South Milford raised 441.36 with South Milford achieving near full participation. Minersville donations reached 73.17 under directors Emily Gilling and Aletha Gillins, with many volunteers listed and heartfelt thanks from city chairmen to all residents and workers.
Beaver County Livestock Show at Minersville postponed to Monday May 23 due to conflicts with other events. Prizes include Mary fine prizes for exhibitors, premium money for juniors, and numerous awards from local businesses and groups. Milford Lions Club backs event with trophy. donors include Sam Cline, TriState Lumber Co, Jefferson Mercantile Co, Horn Silver Hotel, Minersville Feed & Supply, Anderson Dalry of Las Vegas, Artificial Breeding Association, and Minersville Livestock Association offering trophies for top show steer, best dairy cow, best artificially bred heifer, and best range bull.
Mr and Mrs Guardell Banke with Sally Jones traveled to California to visit the Mar Banks. Mrs Russell Grime and others from Milford spent the week visiting C R Grimshaw Haswell’s home. The report notes a Denver Provo weekend and mentions a staff sergeant in the army with a note about a death.
Mrs. Faye Thompson was selected as president for 1955 50 at Milford Elementary PTA meeting. Mrs. Gladys Whittaker was elected vice president and Mrs. Athena Roberts secretary. After installing officers, the group adjourned to May 9 when County Superintendent D R Pearce will discuss what the schools can expect for next year. The talk was scheduled for last Monday but dates were mixed.
Recent patients include Jeanette Snelson aged 3 admitted April 21 for tonsillectomy along with Leslie Burton on April 28 and June Carter on April 21 for appendectomy. Other entries list Dorothy Gray April 29 Jefferson Town, and several patients including Mrs Lulu Clay April 22 Vern Rollins April 26 Dr Lloyd Kohler April 26, Mrs Ella Parkinson April 29, Mrs Emma Walker April 29, Mrs Opal Walker May 1, Clinton Myers May 2, Nels Johnson admitted April 25 after a heart attack, and births on April 28 to Robert Doyle and on May 1 to Jimmy Mayer.
Milford to form a Junior Chamber of Commerce with Robert C. Case visiting to recruit local men aged 21 to 35. The service club aims to promote civic projects and community progress, inviting interested residents to contact Warren Johnson, Jack Davis, or leave names at The Milford News.
Milford High track squad is expected to push district rivals at Delta on Friday May 6. Coach Lee Pettey says depth could let Milford win the meet and qualify many event winners for the state meet. The team travels together with hopes for strong showings in 220 broad jump relay shot discus and mile. Also notes visits by local residents to relatives in nearby towns.
Boyd T White a Milford High junior assists by handling janitorial and security duties at the Milford AT&T office. Born in Milford in 1847, he is a B student active in school life including class president and Lettermen's Club. He plans Desplanas east coast college after graduation and shows strong sports involvement in basketball and football.
Patricia Wilcock recounts a Utah model United Nations trip with Monty Ashworth, Russell Sly, Earl Stonehocker, Betty Ferguson and advisor Jesse Long. They met Mr McKell of the State Mental Hospital, toured facilities, and learned about elder infirmaries. BYU campus tours and University of Utah sessions followed with keynote Dr Richard Poll and student hosts. The two day event featured speeches, council meetings, a buffet, and awards for state essay winners.
Nature Magazine in its May issue lauds The Milford Siren special March edition on conservation as an outstanding example of how elementary students can promote awareness. It highlights Milford Elementary pupils who contributed articles and drawings and regard them as real conservationists.
A parish mission by Rev J L Asturias O P runs May 8 to May 15 at St Bridget's Catholic Church. Daily 7 30 am Mass and sermon with 7 30 pm Rosary sermon and Benediction. A children session starts Wednesday at 3 30 pm. Father Asturias is a veteran missionary from California.
A six car convoy carried 27 seniors, an advisor, and parents to Las Vegas for Senior Sluff Day on April 22. Stops included Nellis Air Force Base for a base tour and lecture on the mission of the air force, Boulder Dam with an elevator tour to see generators, Last Frontier Village and bumper cars, El Rancho Vegas show with Lillian Roth and Joe B Lewis, then a Sahara smorgasbord before returning via Twin Lakes Resort.
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