28 Sep 1939
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Newspaper
Milford News
Location
Milford, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1939
Page
1
The text outlines a plan where the Ruminator aims to minimize effort while advancing a lot and scattering a few bouquets. It notes keep objectives above the sod and introduce a Hotshot intermittently as ideas clash with current vigor and spark potential action.
Light travels fast but gossip travels faster in Milford. A show is said to be unfit for children to draw a crowd. The Wil Rogers firmorial is described as a unique portrait of a man with his hands in his pockets. A Milford singer brags, but cannot carry a tune. A wife endures early years then wears down in the long run. The piece ponders how Milford youths question how their parents have lived so long without knowing more.
Six-man football rapidly becomes an intramural staple in colleges and high schools as it fits schools with few players and limited funds. The 180 by 40 yard field, four downs to gain 16 yards, and five-yard penalties shape a high scoring game. Any player can catch passes, touchdowns worth six, field goals four, and conversions vary. games end early when one team leads by 45.
Sidney D Nebaker, chair of the state agricultural conservation committee, urged Beaver County farmers to signal intent to join the 140 Farm program before Saturday September 30. Details on farm designation options and supervision during the crop year were provided, with emphasis on planning for next year and farmer responsibility.
A Milford man and two former Salt Lakers are among those missing or dead after a fierce coastal gale Sunday night off San Pedro California. The Nina O capsized with seven aboard including Marion Bish Tanner 40 Averett Harrington 39 and John Harrington 1 of Salt Lake City. The storm left at least 42 dead or missing and 200 rescued from wrecked boats along the Los Angeles area.
James M Sargertt of Panguitch and Rulon A Snow of St George led a Saturday briefing for St George Cedar City and Milford Lions clubs. They outlined a new zone structure and drafted a tentative schedule while noting a Delta club shift to join Zone G and potential Milford reassignment, with Utah district governor ducky Hints’ support.
Federal agencies sign a working agreement to curb erosion and runoff in the Minersville area. The plan targets the upper watershed with erosion-control measures, reforestation, denuding and replanting, and improved grazing and watering practices to prevent future flood damage and soil loss.
Moody and Williams, president and secretary at the Milford Club, have died. The leadership roles at the Milford organization were held by Moody and Williams, with details limited in the fragment.
Milford kicks off the regular football league season against Beaver on the local field this Friday while St. George meets Hurricane and Cedar City at Parowan. Schedule changes following Kanabane Orderville withdrawal shift games to October 6 11 20 27 and November 8 with Milford at St George Cedar City Parowan Beaver Milton Hurricane and Parowan St George matches.
Milford youths departed last week to attend multiple colleges. Marie Gillies Virginia Baxter Katherine Henrickson and Tom Hanney enrolled at the University of Utah Salt Lake City. Bob Murcock Ray Hal Fisher Tess McKnight and Rosalie Smith went to Utah State Agricultural College Levan. Madge Moody and Peggy Lee headed for Brigham Young University Provo.
The Telluride Power Company held its annual outing at the upper Telluride station in Beaver Canyon on Sunday September 2. At least 200 employees and guests enjoyed a picnic with hot coffee punch and a program of games, contests and entertainment for all ages.
A state proclamation announces 10 700 hornless deer permits issued to hunters. Hornless deer hunts run October 21 through 31, simultaneous with regular buck deer season. Permits sold at checking stations starting October 18, with resident prices 1.50, nonlicense holders 3.00, and nonresidents 2.50. Districts include Cache Wasatch Twelve Mile Fishlake Dixie Parowan and Mt Ogden bow only.
Fragmentary OCR lists numerous personal names and places without coherent actions. It hints at a family murder or legal matter involving individuals such as Mannie Med Mire, Roh, Hosette, and Winchester but offers no verifiable events or dates. The text requires clearer readable facts to form a proper summary.
Milford high lost 25 8 to a Provo BYU affiliated squad in the season opener on Milford’s new athletic field. Dan Gillies scored Milford’s only touchdown after strong blocks by Nolan Williams, as heavy, varsity-influenced opponents dominated. The game marked the field’s first public workout with sodding completed this spring under NYA.
Milford Daughters of Utah Pioneer chapter hosted a convention with Women from five counties gathering in Milford for the southern Lynch district program. Mrs. Kate By Carter of the state central committee spoke in the morning and again after lunch. Officers in charge were Mrs. Antimo Johnson captain and Mrs. Asenith Mool and Mrs. Coradones vice captains. William Haskell returned from Austin Texas where he attended the university last year.
A fragmentary Washington letter discusses rumors of a covert antiwar strategy in Congress with senators allegedly roaming Capitol Hill incognito to gauge public sentiment on repeal of the arms embargo. It cites poll results, White House hopes, and the eight month export data showing major arms shipments to France Britain Canada and Australia, plus Netherlands efforts and licenses.
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