14 May 1936
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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1936
Page
1
A reflection on thoughtful dreaming and measured actions as plans emerge. The narrator urges scatter of small gifts while aims stay grounded, enjoying the creative spark that flies when ambitions take flight.
A battered man on a sidewalk explains to a policeman that he fled by jumping from a window after a door was tried. The tale ends with a wartime aside noting both captains died in an 1812 battle and were buried together in Portland Maine.
Farmers must complete a work sheet listing all crops harvested in 1925 for the new soil conservation program. County committee will review sheets before payment eligibility. Meetings scheduled: Thursday May 14 at Greenville church house, Friday May 15 at Milford Community club house, Monday May 18 at Minersville city hall, and May 19–20 at the county agent's office.
William H. Tebbs, 67, longtime Panguitch stockman, died in Milford after a short illness. His body was taken to Panguitch for services and burial. Tebbs was known in Garfield County and Milford valley for using the west desert as winter range for his sheep and had many friends in the area.
Clyde E. Tubbs a native of Auburn Michigan died at the local hospital from hemorrhage and shock after both legs were mangled when he was run over by a freight train near Borden north of Milford. He had lost considerable blood but died despite amputation. He left Chester Idaho seeking work and is survived by a wife and three children. Remains were sent to Michigan City for interment. funds were forwarded for that purpose. Body prepared for shipping by Pratt Root of the Southern Utah mortuary.
Native Interpreter details in a 19th century interview with Toney Tillobisah at Zion National Park. He cites Mukuntuweny or Muhun’s People aka Juni of Muhan as a minor Pathtes chief who inhabited Zion canyon, contradicting the belief Indians feared overnight stays in the area and aligning with William Palmer’s prewhite occupancy view.
Margaret Peterson received recognition in a Milford ceremony held at Ot Celie City and Luan. The Salt Takar Teh Kame issued a publication noting Hur poe ture and the event date Sunday May, while The News highlighted the occasion as part of ongoing community features.
The fifteenth annual Buddy Poppy sale by the Veterans of Foreign Wars invites citizens to donate at least 10 cents per poppy on Saturday May 28. Commander W G White of Escalante Fost No 1646 explains proceeds fund widows and orphans of World War I veterans and welfare services, with part supporting national rehabilitation and veterans' benefits programs.
Fragmentary report describes a farewell gathering Sunday evening at a clerk’s home in a town near Slake. Attendees include Mrs Clarke and others. reference to services and local officials is faint. The piece mentions a local charity or service organization and a veteran or retired clerk overseeing arrangements.
Madaleine Keough of Milford is elected president of the Associated Students for the College of St. Mary of the Wesr. She has served as treasurer of the student council this year and holds roles as secretary of the social activities committee and vice-president of the freshman class, 1989. She is a member of Campus Players, an honor society, and the College Glee Club.
Milford High School will stage Skidding, a strong comedy, Wednesday evening next week in the high school auditorium. Local ag teacher La Vell Parsons leads a talented cast in Aurania Rouervorls play about family life in a Utah town. Reserved seats go on sale at the high school.
The Revenant dova Hall of Be wey Sevila a minister transferred from Milford Mothndler etiyreh Vueadoy Wikt. He served many years and leaves behind a wife and children. Friends note his fine record of service and loyalty. He moves to Barhanle, Califinrion for new duties on Friday, Nat, with a ceremony marking his transition.
The piece recalls the 1915 16 school days and world war headlines, noting how the American Legion and Auxiliary fund welfare efforts for disabled veterans. It highlights the poppy as a symbol of memory and service with a May 22 sale in Milford to support hospitalized veterans.
The Tuesday evening LD recreation ball in Me Hello? witnessed fine entertainment and praised talent of volunteers. Organizers note excellent performances but lament a smaller crowd than hoped, thanking those who contributed their services.
A funeral service took place on Sas welay at the De DS for Korie Larmar Davin. The ceremony, conducted by Dehve E A, honored the deceased who died after an acute illness. interment followed at the cemetery.
Market trend in the Pacific coast cattle trade alarms growers as values fall on the general run of grass and cross fat cattle. Demand centers on dressed beef grades for steers, with prices showing some strength while many pastured cattle move slowly at lower values. Factors widening price ranges include shifting retail meat demands as housewives seek different beef grades, a trend seen across the United States and traced back to changes in the Omaha market decades ago.
Made Horticulturist Dr Anvil L Stark of Salt Lake a Utah State graduate and Ames Ames Tew Agricultural College recipient was appointed extension horticulturist for Utah by the state institution board of trustees. Stark earned B S and Ph D degrees at Towa In 1984 and served as assistant horticulturist at Utah college from 1984 to 1995 and at New Mexico State College from 1926 to 1936. Born in Raymond Alberta Canada.
District Scout meeting reviews programs and upcoming Beaver Mountains outing set for July 13 to 15. Milford troop aims for full participation, with camp equipment needs listed and a Beaver Mountain camporee planned for June 1 and 2. Parents urged to support join and activities to build character and citizenship.
White Pine County Commission will sponsor a WPA project at Lehman Canyon National Monument to finish the car ground and parking areas started by CWA and OCH, fence part of the boundary, and other work. PPA officials indicate a work crew of about 25 men may join, with National Park Service contributing, planned for the summer as other relief projects wind down.
Camp notes recount a 14 to 7 loss to the Solva Peart team on Monday eve ning while praising Arenis Be Korfuel and Brannon for home runs. Mentions future plans to assess leadership, staff moves, and waivers. Reports on personnel changes, inspections, and a weekend trip by Bill Rowelly and Fred Talley to Los Angeles and southern California with praise for the trip.
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