10 May 1945
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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1945
Page
1
A fragmentary report references a scene where sparks flew as someone named Raminat or a similar name reacted during a moment of action. Details are unclear, but the fragment indicates a brief incident with observable sparks rather than a full description of consequences or outcomes.
A Fort Sheridan note jokes about a cornet and salt shakers during a drill at the WAC camp. A country teacher suspects a candy gum habit, but a pupil defends soaking a prune for recess. A Boiling Field humorous exchange has a private asking for two stripes.
The Millfrd Wildlife Protective association schedules its May meeting Monday evening May 14 at the town office. Stanley H. Vernon, the new club president, says sportsmen and others are invited to participate as plans for the annual South Milford get-together social are discussed and other matters addressed.
The News reports pilot training offered to Milford residents by Delta Flying Service using Milford Airport facilities on Mondays and Tuesdays each week. Bill Pace, notable former state legislator, serves as manager of the Delta Flying Service, which leases Delta Airport and has taken the agency for a popular airplane model. Osman, a government licensed instructor and former army instructor, is employed to serve as the Delta unit's training instructor.
Washington dispatch reports General George C. Marshall and Admiral Ernest J. King praising the Allied effort tied to the Mighty Seventh War Loan. They vow the Army and Navy will secure unconditional surrender, urging Americans to meet the nation’s biggest financial mobilization.
A large community observance in Milford High School auditorium honored V E Day. Rudolph Nielsen led the service representing L D S ward bishopric as churches and schools joined in. Milford Boy Scouts pledged allegiance, followed by songs and readings led by Principal Kenneth Farrer.
Rex A. C. Atwood, manager of the Social Security Board field office in Salt Lake City, will visit Milford on Thursday May 24 to assist those over 66 who worked in covered employment and wish to file for retirement pensions. The official will also accept claims from minor children and surviving spouses of covered workers and provide information to employers and residents on federal social security matters. Postmasters should forward names of interested individuals to Mr. Atwood upon his arrival.
The Anencan Legion Auxiliary will sponsor Kathleen Fotheringham as Bond Queen. A bond booth will operate at the J. C. Penney store daily during the bond drive.
The National Victory Garden Institute led by EJ Condon warns of reduced canneries and labor shortages in 1945. It emphasizes all-out food production, especially Victory gardens, as the critical year for sustaining families with homegrown vegetables and processed foods.
The residence of Mr and Mrs Spencer Whittaker hosted a garden wedding Tuesday evening uniting Corporal Avi and Spencer Whittaker with Miss Gladys Nay daughter of Mr and Mrs John Nay of Spry. Bishop Carlyle Granning performed the ceremony as guests of about 80 gathered, with Warren Thompson Elwood Winant Bill Kirk and Nathan Barnes acting as ushers.
The Moh poll notes a local merchant returned Wadnerdal after a buying trip to Salt Lake City. The item highlights a business visit and a subsequent return.
Colors Corporal Norman Fisher returns from Fort Myers for his first visit since entering the army air corps. He will report May 15 in Lincoln Nebraska for B29 crew training. LaMarr Morris, radio man first class at San Diego, has word fromMilford that he’s serving aboard. Bud Ge takes a wife after Camp Claiborne arrival. Ver son U Ren completes navy radar course in San Diego and becomes seaman first class. Warren Thompson on leave after navy service near California. Bill Kirk arrives on extended navy leave from the Pacific radar project. Elwood Vincent, in Kentucky army camp training, visits Milford with family and friends.
Notice to taxpayers from Beaver County Utah announcing dates for a Board of Equalization meeting. The Board will convene on Tuesday May 1, Wednesday July 2, and other listed dates. Clerk Willen A Mitchell signs the notice.
After weeks of debate Beaver County voters endorse a two mill annual levy for hospital construction with Beaver City to seek a five mill levy for two years under the Kelly bill. The plan would fund a church-operated hospital, with title to be held by the church, and requires legal opinion from the state attorney general on county transfer deeds.
Three candidates vie in a Beaver county Queen Contest: Kathleen Fotheringham, Doug vonpleyn, Mary Jane Kesler Bawarte, and Arlene Moore Voorhens. A Beaver band rally at Beaver highlighted by War Bond workers and local officials boosts Seventh War Loan drive set to run through June 30 with a county quota of 427 300, distributed across Millard, Beaver, and Minersville areas.
At Ban diy with M. Q. Ashton the presiding bishopric urged immediate application for a 174 bed hospital costing 99 000. The church would match 75 00, with Boxney City levy and county levies to fund the remainder over two years. Mayor Thompeon noted the plan and its anticipated building steps.
In Los Angeles the Union Stock Yards saw varied cattle movement with most California entries totaling about 1490 and 450 from Texas. Prices ranged with good to choice steers at 17.50 for an Idaho run, while medium to good stock traded 14.75 to 16.00. Heifers were scarce, mostly grassers, and many cattle traded steady to slightly lower amid uneven demand.
Milford officials announce new shoe stamp rules to curb extra coupon use. The August first, 1945 effective date requires local price and ration boards to certify all applications and applicants to present all family books.
Public notice urges residents to submit applications for canning sugar by May 2. No late submissions will be accepted. Coupons will be mailed to applicants before January 1. Submit applications to the appropriate office now.
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