21 Sep 1939
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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1939
Page
1
A fragmented piece notes a character named Ruminator proposing to dream much while thinking little. It hints at sending a few bouquets as goals stay within reach, then firing a hot shot to enjoy sparks as they arise.
The Milford News credits Gene Kirk and aides J D Ryan and E R Moody for the 1939 Beaver County Fair success amid poor weather. It honors nine key workers and dozens more volunteers, noting Alma Thompson as fair queen and a Kanab Lions rodeo entertainment plan while urging continued civic effort.
A bulletin from Intermountain Forest and Range Experiment Station reports that artificial reseeding of deteriorated ranges is practical in Utah Nevada southern Idaho and southwestern Wyoming. Forest Service and CCC projects have sped range rehabilitation using skip details about seed quantities and focus on rebuilding forage and carrying capacity for livestock.
Funeral services were held for William K. Dawson 52 a former Union Pacific engineer who died in a Salt Lake City hospital after a lingering illness He retired from rail service recently The service was in the 19th L D S ward chapel Salt Lake City and a military burial followed at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park Born May 4 1887 in Warsaw Missouri he came to Utah 28 years ago and lived in Milford He served in the US Navy during World War I Surviving are his widow Betty E Dawson two sons William J Kendall Ora and Darlene Ruth all of Milford a brother 8 J Dawson Wheatland Wyoming and three sisters Maymie Boyd Oklahoma Blanche Hendricks Ashland Missouri and Hattie Dillon Lamont Missouri
Enrollee group from Company 1505 at Burbank CCC camp, mostly West Virginia boys, staged an informal concert for the remainder of the company. Plans for October 9 to celebrate the ramp occupation anniversary were discussed, with Captain Gosina asking R N Thompson to prepare suitable numbers. Some cadets slated to depart last weekend, and Captain Goeloe used the camp night to feature Donut Mitchell and Basil Beverly in performances.
The Milford Business and Professional Women club hosted Dixie district conference activities last Sunday in the new library. Mrs. Erma Cline opened the morning session as district director, with Miss Margaret Johnson leading the club collect, and Mrs. Grace Jefferson giving the welcome. Short talks followed by Mrs. Anne R. Price, Mrs. Sophia Roberts, Mrs. Glauys McConnel and Miss Tillie Windsor. Music from St George and Cetsr City club members accompanied the program. A luncheon for 35 guests and members was served at 1 PM in the Union Pacific dining room.
Complete premium lists from Bea ver County Fair at Milford September 8 9 10 show Cann ing Kerr winners in meats vegetables and fruits with top placings by Thora Beeson Elrsa Weber Emma Smith and Cassie McKnight among others. Crafts needlework and clothing also yield many firsts across many categories with numerous residents of the county listed.
Milford based Company 469 of the Civilian Conservation Corps will disband on October 5 and move to establish a new camp in Columbus Mississippi. Most members will transfer to Cheery Creek Nevada and about 15 men will accompany Mr. Ingram to Mississippi. The unit has previously moved from Vicksburg to Milford in 1937.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for help during illness and death of Willie Tiam K. Dawson. Thanks for floral offerings and condelence. Signed by Mrs. W. K. Dawson and children Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Dawson.
Washington maintains high alert as Europe’s conflict expands. A night watch in the War Department sees quick calls to Secretary Woodring and General Marshall, with similar Navy vigilance. Red Cross mobilizes volunteers to make dressings and clothing for civilians and wounded soldiers, while food hoarding and sugar price spikes ease after Secretary Wallace’s public clarifications. White House tracks German Polish hostilities and allied movements.
G Ly Skeker of Ogden Utah stunned a Pine View Lake crowd with a legendary stunt at a local festival hailed as one of the world’s finest by observers. The event featured celebrated figures and drew attention to a longstanding firearms expert noted for ethical conduct.
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