06 May 1943
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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1943
Page
1
Fragmentary text depicts a human adult posing before a fallen pillar or statue in front of an ancient temple, with cryptic dialogue about a husband and social reactions. Names and places are unreadable, leaving core action as a posed figure near a damaged monument.
Hewitt and wife Torneyly five Weemindaer depart Sunday for Huntaville Ogden canyon with daughter Boris and friend Claudie Beaten. The couple, long trusted at Milford railroad eating house, hope for rest but are wished well by community and railroad friends who praise their capable management and hospitality.
C E Stockman grand matron of Salt Lake Otis attended Ruth chapter No 0 Tuts day May 4. Accompanied by Grand Adah Mrs Kila Havenor of Ogden the visit featured regular chapter work and a social luncheon for 20 members and guests. Floral decorations impressed, and Stockman’s address was well received before travel delays left Milford Thursday afternoon with Mrs Carl Rohn and Mrs Beniti Burke escorting them toward Wehfield.
The American Legion Auxiliary prepares for Poppy Day on May 29 after receiving hundreds of handmade crepe paper poppies from the Salt Lake City Veterans hospital. Disabled war veterans crafted the flowers under Utah’s department guidance, each blossom a varied but meaningful tribute to fallen soldiers.
Union Pacific Receives its seventh consecutive annual safety award from the National Safety Council for exemplary railroad safety of 1942. The carrier logged 382 accidents (fatalities and injuries) over 141,091,000 man hours, with a 2.78 casualty rate in 1941 the lowest among large railroads. rule barred consecutive wins. President Stilwell lauds the railroad for contributing to wartime safety and cites ICC figures suggesting thousands of potential train accidents avoided if others matched UP’s record.
May quota calls 19 men from Beaver County for induction with expectations of a June increase. Non deferred single men are being called first, followed by married men with children. The list names 11 men for the May 26 quota including McCormick Easton Wraggell Fotheringham Smith Rogers Hutchins Muir Watters Yarbrough Stapley Nielsen Dean Keen Carter Crosby Patterson Pryne Oshdun and others transferred from Nevada and California.
The local Poppy Day committee promotes the memorial flower for fallen service members in America. Poppies are prepared and sorted to honor veterans as Auxiliary volunteers assist with distribution and collection. The event will be held Saturday May 24 with contributions aiding disabled veterans and families of service members.
Kent's Lake in the Beaver mountains will open to fishing on May 14. Milford Wildlife Protective Association members learned of the opening from a state game department letter. The move aims to let anglers enjoy trout before hot weather and to aid local railroad workers with nearer fishing options. The meeting also discussed elk planting in Pine Valley mountains, a hunting preserve planned for South Milford, and funds from special permits to support community improvements. Philip Cherrington of Pasadena visited Milford with Mrs. Warkman and Mrs. Outzen.
Kindergarten begins Monday May 31 for five weeks at Milford Elementary School. Children who are six by October 1 are eligible. The program offers pre school activities to help children work in groups, meet future classmates, and start school routines. Please contact Mr. Carter, principal, if your child will attend.
With Colors Mr and Mrs Dick Jones informed Sunday that their son Jimmie was promoted to seaman first class. Jimmie enlisted October 28, 1942, trained at Farragut Idaho, assigned February 2 this year, and writes from the east coast that the navy remains tops. Bud Baxter, son of Mr and Mrs George Baxter, returned Tuesday from Camp Bowie Texas for a short furlough after over a year in service. He has reached private first class in a tank destroyer unit. Stanley Lewis, son of Mr and Mrs Ben Lewis, is home from boat training at Farragut naval training station in northern Idaho for his first furlough. Bill Kirk, oldest son of Mr and Mrs J Alve Kirk, visits home after advanced radio training at Farragut Idaho and a preliminary course in Utah. He is reported looking and feeling fine.
The News reports that three groups completed first aid and homemaking nursing courses and were awarded certificates as Milford defense activities. A new junior class, about twenty youngsters, also received certificates this week, marking a notable community achievement.
Delta high school won the regional track meet held Saturday at the host site, edging Kanab high school by a single point as Milford placed seventh. The article lists team scoring and event results with names of athletes and their performances, and notes Mr. and Mrs. J. Smith traveling to Salt Lake City for Mrs. Smith’s medical treatment.
A local class under Mrs. Margaret Murdock has maintained its intact composition since the course began. Members include Dolores Bradfield Madelyn Kohler Mary Lamar Cutter Lola Wad doups Shirleen Gillins Joe Maur Jock Lucile Smith Nathan Smith Maurice Moore Rae Bond Melphi Lyman Carlie Waddoups Robert Davis Kethryn O Leary Beverly Weston Renda Openshaw Jean Briscoe Reed Voorhees Billy Banks and John Smith.
A fine arts program at the high school showcased student work and master reprints from Mrs. Thel Paul. The event featured living pictures such as Indian Weavers and The Angelus with student performers, musical numbers, and readings, plus a display of Mrs. Paul’s paintings including Mormon Trail subjects. The evening was enriched by the M. H. S. band under Mr. Webb and announcers Shires Faux and Dorothy Bradshaw.
Miss Rozetta Koch daughter of Mr and Mrs C C Koch returns home from Colorado Springs for an extended visit with relatives and friends. She is accompanied by her sister Mrs Loyd Hansen of Richfield and her husband. It is understood she has tentative plans to join the United States Marine Corps.
A sharp two week drop in cattle prices hits all grades and sexes, driven by packers aiming to profit under ceiling prices. The decline, the first since early April, reflects packers’ plan to slaughter cattle to meet beef price ceilings and reduce losses. Continued discussion on last page.
The Branch Agricultural College will run a summer session from May 24 to July 2 with an extra period from July 1 to August 13 announced by Director Henry Obertaingley. Courses include regular college work plus vocational classes in business home economics tools welding and aeronautics related skills to support war production efforts. Dormitory housing will be available and applications should be sent to Hazen Cooley.
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