18 May 1933
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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1933
Page
1
The notes outline a definite weed control plan for the season. It emphasizes dry weeds and water management, ditch plowing to exclude water, and reliance on clean cultivation due to limited funds for chemicals.
Utah dairy experts suggest drastic culling to curb overproduction and raise prices. Prof. Geo B Caine cites rising butterfat prices and canned milk costs, notes declines in U S butter holdings, and urges testing to identify unprofitable cows. Beaver County trials show one third on tests, with year end value.
County Agent Lew Mar Price said plans are speeding for two large conservation camps to be set up soon. One camp of 200 forest workers will be in the Beaver mountains and another similar camp near Warm Point northwest of Milford over the line in Millard county. The Warm Point project will implement deferred rotation of grazing and reseeding of desert range under Dr. Stewart of the forest service. Van Eaton returned to Colorado after a short visit with the W. P. Frazier family.
National Remonetization league launches a 21 state push including Utah to gather ten million signatures. The plan centers on the Wheeler bill for remonetizing silver at a 16 to 1 ratio with gold and reads a petition to Congress on the Senate floor. Tom Van Hart leads Utah efforts from 826 South Main Street Salt Lake City.
K G Link superintendent of the Horn Silver and King David Mining companies praised the mineralization found in the King David drain shaft. The shaft, now about 550 feet deep, aligns with geologists’ plans. L N Morrison, W H Child, and P H Hunt joined a Salt Lake visit to inspect the work. A R Reiser won a junior membership prize at the Utah section of the American Institute of Mining for a paper on San Francisco Mining district geology. Lions club to meet weekly for upcoming actions.
Spring storms in Beaver County brought unusually high moisture from April 20 to May 12 totaling just under 2.5 inches. Weather observer Walter Tolton notes one inch came from the last two days of April, describing it as one of the wettest storms the valley has seen. Farmers report deeply penetrated soil as they dig post holes, a condition considered extraordinary.
Mrs J D Johnston is spending a few days in Salt Lake City visiting local sites and meeting friends.
Citizens of Milford and nearby areas are warned that no foreign made American Legion Auxiliary poppies will be sold on Poppy Day May 27. The article notes that all poppies have been and will continue to be made in America by American veterans, supporting disabled veterans who rely on the work for income. It also highlights the decline in employment for able bodied workers and the poppy program providing a vital income totaling about 100000 dollars annually.
The Milford community stage production Once There Was a Princess drew strong praise for direction by Mia C. A. Stohn and featured a large cast led by Signor Moroni and Mrs Rohn. Proceeds funded Methodist and L. C. D. S. churches with ample musical numbers and notable lighting effects enhancing a cohesive, entertaining performance.
A 4-H club for girls was organized at the clubhouse with Mrs C A Rohn as leader. James Arthur Williams Ralph Ellingsworth and Carl Elmer named as assistant leaders. Members include Katherine Griffiths Kathleen English Iola Sly Leola Stewart Merle Rollins Janet Rollins Laurel Johnston Rosabelle Jones Nellie Thiesen and Elen Ellingsworth. Officers chosen are Janet Rollins president Leola Stewart vice president Rosabelle Jones secretary and treasurer.
Milford defeats Minersville 18 to 14 in a Sunday park game. Dolly Carter belts a fifth inning homer marking five straight games with a homer. Milford trimmed errors to three, signaling improvement over the opener, with Minersville vowing revenge in the June 28 rematch at Minersville.
The article credits the courtesy and tireless work of the Telluride Power Company as making a performance possible. It highlights the exceptional side-lighting effects in the final scene as a standout color element.
Old Bill Bachtell died in San Bernardino county hospital from pneumonia after hiking in rain. A Confederate Civil War veteran and famed prospectors figure across Milford and the West, he donated samples to the Smithsonian and led a buffalo hunt for the Grand Duke of Russia. He lived a life of mining, learning, and constant collection, survived by a sister in Maryland and a brother in New Mexico, with burial in Redlands by A. E. Judd.
Milford prepares for a practice game against Cedar City this Sunday and a Memorial Day matchup with Beaver at the county fair. A big benefit dance in Arion hall on Saturday supports the Milford team.
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