Ruminator Roundabout Sparks and Scatter Notions
Fragmentary text hints at a rumination roundabout talk involving drawing a crowd, placing a few bouquets, and observers enjoying sparks flying. No clear persons or events specified.
14 May 1942
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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1942
Page
1
Fragmentary text hints at a rumination roundabout talk involving drawing a crowd, placing a few bouquets, and observers enjoying sparks flying. No clear persons or events specified.
A boy runs errands for a woman who offers a jam covered loaf as a reward. He gratefully thanks her and returns the board, while his older brother comments on the value of quick yelling to get what he wants.
Former Milford residents gathered in the San Fernando Valley on May 1 for a four hour gala. Tables formed a large “Victory” display with three rose bouquets each. Ice cream making and a hot 7 PM dinner preceded games and dancing as attendees recalled Milford days. Notable attendees included Maxine Roberts and many others. organizing committee listed.
Thomas K. Hanney son of Mr and Mrs Kay G Hanney of Milford Utah has joined the air force replacement center at Santa Ana California as an aviation cadet He will undergo physical aptitude tests to determine his future branch and participate in refresher courses as part of the program
One hundred community leaders statewide were named chairs for the salvage drive as plans launch Thursday and run through the war. WPA and local chairmen coordinate scrap metals rubber paper tin and other materials with guidance from state officials to support war production while avoiding unnecessary replacements.
The article notes the Air Force ROTC flight program guiding future personnel under the direction of Colonel W. A. Roberts, with Tron L directing as commanding officer of the unit.
Ernest G. Joseph of Beaver was reelected chairman of Beaver county Republicans at their convention in Beaver last week. June Pearson was elected vice chair, George C. Miller secretary, George B. Skinner treasurer, and George Jefferson retained as state committeeman. Delegates to the Salt Lake City state convention were chosen and a war supporting platform adopted.
John P. Barton of Beaver was reelected Democratic county chairman at the biennial convention held in the county capital. Mrs. Douglas Ryan of Milford was named vice-chairwoman with Theodore Bohn as secretary and J. G. C. Smith as treasurer. Delegates to the state convention were named, including Barton, Boi, William Willéen, S. W. Willesen, Mrs. Tyan, ET. Bewwley, and J. % Wil wa Milford ER Mundy, principal of Milford High School, gave a keynote speech.
Beaver county authorities praise teachers and citizens for completing the sugar rationing registration work last Thursday night. In Milford and Minersville extra registration cards were needed, suggesting population growth.
The Lions International district convention in St George chose T. Ray Kingston of Murray as district governor for the coming year defeating Gerald Irvine of Salt Lake City. Cedar City won the bid to host the 1943 convention. Morgan had withdrawn.
Mil ford Methodist church completes a renovation program including two tone stained glass windows roof re-shingling insulated interior walls new draperies and lighting plus a multi color altar cross with adjustable lighting. Reverend Donald Blackstock led the effort with significant labor and community support, though he will soon relocate to the northwest.
Dr Grad? notes a Lee Lovinger fund boost at the Guvinese sessions held Saturday to support the blind. Reports say Railio magazines are being purchased for blind residents statewide. A governor's banquet at Woodward High School Gymnasium followed with Linns and their ladies, plus a four ball event at St Georg reception, closing Friday night.
Salt Lake Tribune reports a $250,000 chemical refinery to treat tungsten concentrates will be built in Salt Lake City, supervised by United States Vanadium and operated for the Metals Reserve Company. The plant will process concentrates from Idaho Oregon Nevada and Milford, with expansion planned for a Midvale milling operation. Developments and exploration continue at Beaver County projects west of Milford.
Congress and the president signed a bill waiving the annual assessment work on mining claims for the coming year 1943. Western senators argue no new need justifies another moratorium and note many owners are or will be drafted, hindering their ability to perform the required 100 worth of work per claim.
Kents Lake will open to fishing on Monday May 48 following local efforts by Milford Wildlife Protecture and Beaver Fish and Game Club. Most state waters remain closed until June 14 with 4 am to 9 pm hours, and time for tackle up from 8 pm under war time. Rocky Ford Reservoir above and below the dam is closed for 1942 per defence officials. Don Segerstrom, son of Charles H. Segerstrom, plans to join local mining and milling operations once the mill runs.
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