23 May 1930
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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1930
Page
1
Milford has shipped 21 cars since May 15 as a measure of its role as a shipping hub. Farmers and stockmen moved wool from Milford Beaver Valleys to rail sites, with ten carloads of wool alone, six west and four to eastern markets. Ore cargoes added eleven cars in the period.
Local readers note a rash of new businesses in Milford including a Flower shop, a wallpaper and painting store, and a Murdock feed and implement outlet with another expected by June 1. Officials report the government will build a railroad from Las Vegas to the Boulder dam site, altering transport routes for eight to ten years, while debates over regional road projects continue in Beaver and Iron counties with several community clubs hosting meetings and social events through May.
Mrs Rue Neilson hosted a Saturday bridge with Mra C B Moore Mrs Copeland Mrs Mor ley Mrs Cates Mrs Sloan Mrs Churchill Mrs Cochrane and Mrs J M Williams. Prizes went to Mrs Moore Honors to Mrs Cochrane Consolation to Mrs Churchill. A luncheon followed. Friday evening Erma Gillies entertained with guests including Miss Gee from Tooele Utah. Social Hour Club convened at the club house with Mrs W W Cook and Mrs James Rollins. luncheon at one long table with purple trim. guests included Mrs Bowman Beaver and Mrs Meldrum.
Willis Whitbeck of Sault Lake visits his parents. Albert Wade James Barton J T Talbot and B B Levy sheep men have returned to PanGuitch.
Thoms Stanliff of Richfield was fatally struck on Buckhorn flats south of Beaver by a car driven by A. T. Farrell, Continental Oil rep, with Henry Bowman present. Stanliff had stopped to help a stalled vehicle and was between cars when Farrell’s lights blinded him. He died en route to Parowan. no charges will be filed against Farrell.
The State Chest Clinic with Dr Critchlow will hold a health clinic at Beaver High School on Saturday afternoon May 24 at 2 oclock to advise parents on building up children reported undernourished by the school nurse and to promote tuberculosis prevention.
Vaudeville district fans will enjoy acts led by Prof Hughes and other talents at the fashion show on May 28 and 29. The program includes Coon Dialogue with Melvin Bowman, Hawaiian Song by Vera Stott, dancing by Verga Killam and Catherine Bradfield, and other numbers. May events promise a grand gown display and a genuine gala night in Milford.
Jos R Murdock proprietor of the White Market has bought part of the old Smndot Limber Company building and is moving it to land north of the highway for a modern sanitary slaughter house. The new facility will feature concrete floors and fly proof, with all modern conveniences.
A summer kindergarten program begins June 2 at the school building and runs six weeks from 9 00 to 11 30 a m Registration is required at 9 00 on June 2 The program welcomes children ages 4 and up Tuition is six dollars per child or ten dollars for two children in a family For details contact Mrs Dick Johnson or call 159
The Lions clubs of Beaver Milford and Panguitch completed road work yesterday with volunteer labor and donations. The cut off from the Arrow head highway now serves over a dozen daily cars and is an improving unimproved highway. Dugway built and grades reduced, the route offers convenient access for Bryce Canyon visitors and connects Garfield county to Milford railroad, though not on a state highway.
Health officials urge Beaver County residents with chest complaints or past respiratory illness to visit the Clinic in Beaver High School on Saturday May 24 at 2 PM for medical advice. Local doctors back the effort to improve community health.
Fifth Judicial District court session began in Beaver with Judge LeRoy Cox presiding. Early days included minor cases and defaults. A key case, Nelson v James and Low, concerned payment for hotel heating installed by N C Nelson Co. judgment was for the plaintiff. Jurors also heard State of Utah v Metzgar on fornication charges. Full results to follow.
The Flower Store is renamed to Hughes Floral Shoppe after judges selected two names from public entries. Mrs. Raines wins a prize of a dozen roses while judges Dr. C. R. Parrish and LaMar Outzen oversee the process.
Amiel Kelson, held in the local jail for a week, was released Monday on a $1100 bond posted by his brothers Alma and Henry Kelson of Ephraim. The barber admitted overindulgence and broke into a pool hall. liquor was found during a search of his business. A preliminary hearing is set for next Monday.
Health officials urge miners and families to attend a free chest examination event by Dr. Critchlow at Beaver High School on Saturday May 24 1930 at 2 PM. State Board of Health Tuberculosis Association sponsorship invites at risk individuals to participate.
A compact history of Milford schools from 1880 when a one room school opened near the railroad to 1930. It notes teacher names, building moves, grade expansions, high school growth, consolidation as Beaver County Public Schools, football start in 1926, and campus enhancements led by residents like Mr. Andrews and Mr. Fenton.
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