08 Sep 1938
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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1938
Page
1
A quirky note suggests a dream heavy plan with minimal thinking, light bouquet scattering, and bold actions while aims stay high. The rambling text hints at playful, impulsive behavior amid a chaotic roundabout of ideas.
Parowan residents learn lattice fences will span vacant front lots on Perowan Main to hide back property, a project proposed by the Parowan Garden Club. The club pledged painting once built, contingent on city approval and funding. A humorous tale about a master of ceremonies and a circus monkey closes the report.
Milford progress on Beaver County Fair grounds is detailed in a committee report. The document lists receipts expenditures and notes public work on April 15 including digging holes setting posts wiring and cleanup. It refutes claims of town spending thousands and states the municipality contributed 250 dollars.
Voters go to the polls next Tuesday to cast ballots under Utah’s direct primary system for party nominations. The change, still new in the state, may lead to runoffs in September for several offices, with Beaver County possibly needing runoffs for state senate, sheriff, assessor, and a two year commissioner race among three Beavers.
G A Michels, a plant agronomist at the Idaho Experiment Station, developed a hybrid perennial grass that yields seedlings ready to graze within 30 days after fall planting and provides forage as soon as snow melts in spring. It produces a crop dense enough to challenge a binder and regrows promptly after cutting.
Beavers county voters face the September 13 1938 primary with many county posts open including a four year commissioner. J E Wilson has served as commissioner since May 1997 and residents since 1926. His ad cites experience knowledge of county affairs farming and business plus a record of prudent county administration and dedication to taxpayers.
Ben Lewis Jr. of Milford seeks the Democratic nomination for Beaver County Sheriff. Born in Circleville Utah he is a former ex service man and was sheriff of Plute County before moving to Beaver County in 1921. He has served as a peace officer at various times while working in mining farming and stock raising and has acted as foreman on road construction jobs.
County Attorney Theo ore Bohn presents a voter guide on the primary voting technique. The reader learns that the ballot lists major party candidates under emblems, is perforated to hide ticket choice, and how to mark, fold, and place ballots in the appropriate boxes for used and blank ballots.
Joseph A. LeBine presents a sharp critique of shadow boxing in world affairs. Raymond Piteairn notes near zero success for constitutional change in the United States, with Floyd Gibbons detailing another of his famous headlines. Texas Guinan flirts with George Raft as Paxson’s Who’s Who offers luck via gold garters. A fashion feature shows slimming designs including a practical apron and dress.
A rough fingertip stain may come from canning. Apply a damp pumice piece to the tip, then rinse hands with a lotion. Keep hands clean at night and wear cotton gloves to help the stain disappear.
Frank D. Low announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for state senator from the district including Keavys and Millard counties. A three term state representative, he touts fairness and advancing farmers and workers, with ideas on progressive registration, a tax system based on ability to pay, water resource protection, small reservoirs, good roads, schools, and aid for the needy.
Mitchell Stoddard pleaded guilty Wednesday in Justice James Glenn's court to reckless driving. He received a 10 fine plus court costs and a recommended revocation of his driver’s license. The charge stemmed from an August 21 auto accident that killed Lindsey T. Vaughn and injured five others after leaving a dance at Hanging Rock in a pickup truck driven by Stoddard.
Joseph A Mangione of Bede has announced his candidacy for sheriff. The letter shows his wartime service with Allied forces including time in France and Germany, and notes his residence in Milford and Milford area towns. The article references his prior work and references to continued coverage on the next page.
A San Francisco company announces L A Wynaught as director. The report outlines deeper development plans and mining efforts at the Horn Silver group near Grampian, detailing shaft work, ore production, and new board appointments as of August 29.
William Tetbely departed Monday for New Metiod to visit for a short time before going to Oxford, Ohio. He will begin his junior year at Miund University where Fred Cottrell is mentioned as a member of the community. Subscription for The New -Don’t Horrowwl
Washington's tourist season shows damage as vandals strike landmarks. Lincoln Memorial and Unknown Soldier tomb remain guarded, while other sites suffer marble loss and defacements. Arlington and Washington Cathedral memorials report graffiti and theft hints, continuing an alarming pattern documented by officials.
Thomas Mathews age 7 of Minersville dies in Milford hospital from gangrene infection. Funeral rites held Thursday at Minersville chapel. He was born April 25 in Beaver, son of John and Mary Cartwright. He married Mary Ellen Eyres of Minersville February 2, 1888, at Minersville. The family lived in Beaver until 1912 then moved to Minersville. They farmed and raised stock and remained there. Survived by widow and seven children including Lloyd Pauline Aletha Gillin Melvin Pervis Wart Lynn Lucy and others, plus a brother and sister William and Edna Mathews of Beaver.
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