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Show ° io ‘ In which Ruminator proposes. to dream a lot, thing as little as necessary, scatter a few bouquets while their objectives are }| still above the sod to enjoy them, and fire a hot-shot now |] and, then—while said ‘Ruminator can enjoy seeing the sparks yee . Eat it up—wear it out; ‘Make it do, or do without! At some extra cost, The News has secured, for publication in this issue, a chronology of 1944 historic events, and we suggest that reaa ers send not the page to service men getting the paper. However busy they may be in doing their part to make history in their own sphere of operations, they no doubt will appreciate this summary of 1944’s happenings. V |With the Colors ae VOL. XXXIX, No. 52. MILFORD, Lee Asks Bacal the office of governor in seven Utah counties contain errors and illegal counting sufficient to give J. Bracken Lee (R) a minimum plurality of 5218 votes over Gov. Herbert B. Maw (D), were filed week, seek a court . DECEMBER 28, 1944. 4 Sports Resources FORTY-FIVE. “To Be Protected eS *F_ of a oN without vision. according dream. But they-are the unfortunates dn our own hearts, each of us knows that the world could and recount. of the votes for. governor in Salt Houston (Bud) Baxter (to Lake, Cache; Weber; Davis, Utah; Mrs. Georgia (Stonehocker, who Carbon and Uintah counties. They died before arrival of Jetter.) were filed in the First, Second, France, November 23,. 1944. Third, Fourth and Seventh distric courts.” ue Dear Mrs. Stonehocker: should be a better place in whic h td live. We know that war has no place in a good world> But we know>too, that tyranny, injustice an d ‘hatred always lead to War. It is part~of our job to see that. those forces of evil are forever-sta mped out. America is a mighty nation, and America is no more than a multiplication icat of our o wn, community. ach of us must have the vision to live understandingly with our neighbors. We must not only be. neighbors, we must be‘good neighbors. Then the insidious forces which lead to violence have no soil in which to grow. They are as seed cast upon the roc .Our own community is proud of its past achievements. The past three years have taught us that we can do what we will in our own ‘minds. The job we have done in the past gives us the courage and fortitude to face the future unafraid. We know that no problem is “ Shirley P. Jones, chief counsel for the committee, expressed hope been kind of lazy, ‘and now. that it the recount would be obtained is about Christmas time and I speedily through stipulation, addhaven’t any Christmas cards, this ing that to his knowledge a deletter will have to do in the ab- mand for a recount has never been denied by a court in this state. : sence of cards. The principal allegation is that I hope this finds you well and ““happy. Mom: writes quite often ballots bearing a cross under the but doesn’t have much to say, It Democratic party emblem and a/ is niostly about the fellows I used! \cross.after the name of Mr. Lee,| ’: to chase around with. Is there any with no line drawn ‘through Gov. thing over here that you would Maw’s name, were counted three like to have as a souvenir? Tecan different ways; depending upon get ’most anything for a pack. of the judgment ‘of the ~ election This ‘situation, it is cigarets. -I have been able to get judges. |} charged, makes it impossible to dequite a few things. EDy rivestock SITUATION as seen at the 0 s/Augeles Union Stock Yards +40 Year. There are those who will say that the world is still in the From T have been meaning to write to you for quite some time. I have in UTAH, THURSDAY, e New Yearis yeu o make what you will of it. It opens up to you new. responsibilities, new Opportux lies, and perhaps new sorrows. To him who po ses vision, 1945 comes on-th e highest, the ghtiest tide that has 6ver_come flowing into our portof hope. here are those who will look mournfully into the face of the New midst to the Salt Lake Tribune. The official vote canvass gave Gov. Maw a plurality of 1056 votes. The petitions, filed by a committee sponsoring the recount move on behalf of the Republican candidate, COUNTY, ~ Election contest petitions, alleg- | ing the official vote canvasses for | of ‘last BEAVER ALIN x ~ In Governor Race | Thursday - Devoted to the Best Interests of Western Beaver County = = | clus ilford Ruminatin Roundabout. | without a solution. YEAR! hunting are predoctor ordered for! 'the frayed nerves of returning war| Los Angeles Union Stock Yards. :veterans, and a congressional 26—Pre-holiday influ| group intends to see that they get December | plenty of both, says an Associated ences tended to cut down receipts ;Press- story in Monday’s Salt of cattle the past week but actual |Lake Tribune. numbers were more than offset by A house committee on couserva- tion of wild life has just completed a two-year study and will intro.|duce national legislation next month. an increasing Arrivals quantity ineluded of beef. the largest quota of slaughter steers of the season, some 100 loads of varying type “Our immediate objective will and quality being offered. At the be to help ease the nerve strain same time the showing of stocker of about 10,000,000 fighting men. #"d feeder classes decreased as rethe range district who must be rehabilitated inside ceipts from as. well as _ outside,” Chairman showed seasonable shrinkage. Robertson reporter (D), Virginia, told al Sunday. After the first world war, interests in hunting and fishing increased 30%, and Robertson anticipated a jump as high as 50% this time. Our first sufficient Robertson 000,000 problem public said. acres is that grounds,” “We’ve got 173,- of national restocking and: conditions.” Other Robertson forest of the and millions bettering feed ideas: submarginal of acres land acquired by the. government for war poses should be retained for purfish- ing and hunting on a cooperative basis between federal and state governments, The increased supply of beef steers proved gq little too heavy to maintain recently prices in view of the approaching holiday period with its attendant shortened slaughter operations, with the re- sult that values on most steers of worked to 'a 25¢ to 50¢ lower base. hunting land, but it needs to be improved by (Marginal _.. So it is with a spirit of genuine hope, a feeling of humility anda _ prayer of thanks that this newspaper wishes each of you A VERY HAPPY NEW Fishing and ‘cisely what the Other classes of cattle, however, displayed little if any change. Best of tthe week’s steer crop moved at $16 to $16.25, erous sales of medium classes at $14.75 to with num- to good fed $15.85 and mans sold at $11 to 11.25, with commoner sorts down to $10.50. A ew desirable grain-fed heifers sold at $13.75 to $14.25, with other sales down to $11 and under. Best the true vote except An educational program to teach cows sold upward to $13 with through a recount by the court. farmers the proper relationship numerous loads in a range of - “In the interests of securing unibetween soil, water and wild life $11.75 to $12.50 and medium kinds Medium are quite a ways from our kitchen. formity and-‘purity in elections,” should. be started in the public down to '$10 ‘and under. schools, land grant colleges and to choice ‘calves sold at $12.50 to You see we have been in tank the petitions continue, “the ballots Mrs. Harry Mills informs: us| $15, the top being the highest paid in said. counties should be exextension services. crews of five men and each five that her son, Glen James ‘jr., ‘has| The modest . . . by this: Hunting and fishing areas cover- during the month. men have a small gas stove that amined’ and counted been promoted to first class: petty| supply of stockers and feeders Three Beaver county selective} ‘ed by projects proposed in the imwe do our own cooking on. But court, so that a uniform ruling|- Acting: on a directive from Maj. officer, effective December 1. He! moved largely within a range of and interpretation of the laws Gen. Lewis’ B. Hershey, national | service registrants have been call- mensé¢ flood control bill now before they have not set up the company is serving aboard a destroyer. es$11 to $12.75, with a few short will be established. kitchen for today. ‘director of selective, service, local , cort in Pacific’ waters, and has, ed for induction January 9, accord- congress should be open to the yearlings up to $13.25 and fleshy “By reason of such counting... public. ing to word received from the We have been having some bad It will be| boards, throughout Utah have been seen plenty of action. Oné point on which there is no feeders $13 to $13.50. clerk of local board 31 at Beaver. weather; once in a while the rain confusion, doubt and uncertainty Hos receipts for the week were ‘notified to increase quotas of men three years, January 7, since he! They are Keith Lavel Whittaker, worry. The number of ducks in the turns to snow. Only once that I exists in the public mind . . . And light and the market more or less He sends! inducted into the armed services entered navy service. unless the ballots . . . are examincountry .... an estimated 150,younger son of Mr. and Mrs. can recall have we had frost. -We spotted, though closing sales were best holiday wishes for friends “at! by 20% and to expect an additionSpencer Whittaker of Milford, aed 000,000, highest in 26 years... .have had frost many times, but ed and counted by the court, great al quota increase in February, Col. home.” more deer,. elk, antelope, on a slightly higher basis than the Garold Fay Eyre and John Mor-! also what I meant is to have ice. Wl public uncertainty, unrest and disprevious week, Choice butchers satisfaction will continue to ex- H. Arnold Rich, selective service pheasants and wild turkeys. gan Griffiths of Minersville. have had a tough job over here but sold up to $15.65, within 10c of the Bill Kirk, oldest son of Mr. and head of Utah, revealed Sunday. ‘Dark spots: Fishing, due to new Called to report January 2 at we have licked the Krauts every ceiling. Sows, however, were J. Alva Kirk, has’ arrived Fort Local boards have been instruct- Mrs. types of pollution produced by Other allegations are: Douglas for pre-induction; time we have met. I hope that it 1. That tally sheets from dis- ed particularly to review all regis- home for a holiday visit of a few physical examinations are Philip war, and fact that state and fed- under pressure. The closing basis will be over soon and we fellows on sows, $13 to $14, was 25¢ to 50¢ days. He is a radio man in naval trants between 26 and 29 to see M. Lund of Milford; Oswald R. eral hatcheries have curtailed procan go home. Just yesterday I tricts Nos. 2, 14, 69, 101, 102 and under the previous week. : that they, if deferred for em- service. . also fewer quail, Myers! Daisel R. Davis and Wil- grams . was looking at some American 280 in Salt Lake county, and Sheep and lamb receipts conployment reasons, are doing “a moose, mountain sheep and grouse. liam Lee Banks, all of Minersville; money and it sure seemed strange. numerous other districts did not necessary job.” tinue to run very light at the Los V. ‘Corporal A. S. (Bud) Whittaker, and Karl Mose Bradshaw, now of I have been so used to English and evidence the true number of votes Angeles yards. Some strength has “Workers in that age bracket son of Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Whit- Salt Lake City. " developed in the situation and curFrench money. It has been over cast; that the tally sheets showed must be irreplaceable in essential taker, is home for a furlough visit, Two registrants with other rent quotations are higher than in a year since I had any American only a fraction of the votes for industry to receive industrial de- following a long tour of duty in beards, John Pendleton Phillips of the recent past. Good to choice money. ‘Some of the fellows have ‘each candidate by tally marks and ferments,” Col. Rich told selec- Alaska, where he is doing clerical a Harlingen, Texas, board; and figure had been lambs are now quotable around kept $1, $5, and $10 bills for keep- an . arbitrary tive service officials. work -connected with a railroad Scott Reese Tattersall, registered $14.50 to $15 and better grade sakes. 1 will put some French added by some person to make up Another group of potential serv- unit. at Ely, Nevada, also will report slaughter ewes $5.50 to $6.50. money in this letter for souvenirs. the total certified by the board of ice men between the ages of 30 January 2 for pre-induction examiAs the Sixth War Loan drive got V. A franc is worth about two cents. canvassers. Another soldier boy who is en- nations, along with the Beaver underway last month, Union Pa2. That in many Salt Lake dis- and 37 must be employed in essenThe French people were very nice Mr. Phillips, cific railroad employes responded tricts (including Nos. 101, 102, tial industries if they are to ex- joying a holiday home visit is Aus- county registrants. to us, but‘up here near the German tin Williams, whose wife and two a highly accomplished musician by increasing their war bond pur+ 107, 148, 151, 152.and 165) some pect exemptions, he said. border it is hard to tell the French No action in review of 4-F clas- kiddies have been made very happy and linguist, is at present an in- chases $588,888 over October. of the judges refused to permit people from the German people, structor in the Milford High Payroll deductions authorized Terms of court for Beaver other judges to see or examine the sifications has been announced, he thereby. so we can’t. trust anybody. The said, but warned that quotas are amounted to $846,970 and cash county for the year 1945 have been school. warm welcome and flowers and ballots. purchases of $538,861 brought the set to begin as follows: expected to increase more than The News acknowledges receipt 3. That in some instances cerwine are past now; all we get is total for November to $1,385,831./ First term, Tuesday, January tain judges did not participate in 20% in February and that a sifting of additional nice Christmas greet_ a cold stare, but once in awhile The October total was $868,844. 30, at 2 p.m. possibly would be made. ings cards from First Lieutenant the tallying of the votes. someone puts out a welcome. Brotherhood of Locomotive En-| Second term, Monday, May 7, at As yet no definite word has been Vernon C. Beard, now attached to That in Salt Lake county _ Well, that’s about all I can think gineers, eastern district, purchas-| 2 p.m. districts 350, 351, 352, 353, 354 received from Washington, D. C. Keesler field, near Biloxi, Missisof for now. A Merry Christmas ed $2000 in bonds during Novem-| Third term, Monday, September and 355 the ballots and returns as to what effect the “work or sippi; from Lieutenant Marvin R. Since the recent indictment of ber and International Brotherhood | 10, at 2 p.m. and Happy-New Year. fight” order released Saturday by Horton, who is attached to an air were not delivered to the county 135 waiters, stewards and chefs of Electrical Workers purchased BUD Fourth term, Tuesday, NovemJames F. Byrnes, director of war transport command junit with a clerk by registered mail or by pen oO ie a and reconversion, New York postoffice number; and who were employed on the Union $7000, Walter Wilson; chairman of ber 13, at 2 p.m. one of the judges, but by persons mobilization Pacific Challenger trains, followMining location notices for sale Motion and probate days, in adunauthorized by law to have pos- would have on 1945 quotas in Utah. from Roy John Sutton, quarter- ing investigation by the Federal the railroad’s war bond committee, at The News office. Tep ee dition to the opening day of each master third class, who is located session of the ballots. Bureau of Imvestigation, it has V. Outstanding purchaser among term, have been designated as fol‘5. That in some Salt Lake coun- some “other and future disposi- at Tacoma, Washington for : the been determined that the loss to, the unions, he said, is the Brother- lows: Monday, March 5, at 2 p.m.; Subseribe—Don’t Borrow! time being. ty districts election judges. were tion of said ballots.” the railroad was in excess of hood of Maintenance-of-Way em- Monday, June 25, at 2 p.m.; and 11. That in Uintah county more too drunk to perform the duties $500,000 per year. F BI had esti- ployes, which, he said purcheres Wednesday, December 19, at 1Q of their office and that unauthor- than 1000 persons who were’ not Mrs. Bert Carter of Caliente, mated the loss at $200,000. at least $1000 in bonds each month, a.m. ized persons tallied votes, entered qualified to vote were allowed to formerly of Milford, informs us H. A. Hansen, manager of the and has purchased $66,400 in bonds the counting room and conveyed vote. that their son, Corporal Floyd dining car and hotel department, during the war period. The petitions set forth claims Carter, now is in England. information to workers outside the He completed an audit of dining car Other unions which have reportas to the number of Lee votes not graduated from radar school in checks for the two weeks following ed their purchases for the war E New Year Greeting polling places. 6. That in Cache county returns counted and the number of Lee Florida and was assigned to a the indictment, as compared with period are: Brotherhood of Locofrom some districts were unsealed votes counted for Gov. Maw in bomber. He wrote that he was a similar two weeks period prior motive Engineers, eastern district, I saw the hills of the morning, and opened prior to being present- each county, stating in each in- well and ready to give them all thereto to ascertain the average $6000; south central district, $1600; The form of the new year arise; ed to the board of canvassers; that stance the belief that an examina- he’s got. Another son, Corpor: increase in revenue per passenger. Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire- He stood like a statue adorning in the Mendon district the Lee vote tion of the ballots will show the Allen (Dolly) Carter, is presumed “Application of this formula,” men and Enginemen, eastern disThe world with a background of was changed from 128 to 118, or actual number of mistakes to be to be on a ship coming home, Mrs. said Mr. Hansen, “reveals that the trict, $9000; south central district, skies; vice versa, and that it is impos- much greater than is specifically Carter writes, after 26 months of annual estimated loss through the of Railway There was courage and grace in his Brotherhood $8000; ‘ beautiful face, sible to tell which is the correct alleged. duty in India. irregularities that were practiced Clerks, eastern district, $3600; And hope in his glorious eyes. Tables purporting to show the amounts to slightly more than a south figure. central district, $3800; 7, That returns in Weber coun- minimum number of errors in the Order of Railway Telegraphers, First Lieutenant David S. Wil- half-million dollars.” “I come from Time’s boundless forty districts were opened prior to counties where a recount is sought liams jr. left Christmas day to reeastern district, $3000; south cenever,”’ included in the petitions. turn to the air forces redistribubeing presented to the board of are $1200; Brotherhood parcels. “Strange Fruit” is one tral district, He said, with a voice like a song; These show: of Railway Carmen of America, canvassers. tion center at Santa Ana, Califor- book I have in mind. No doubt “I come as a friend to endeavor, Salt Lake First ward, 195 Lee nia, following a two-day visit with International Brotherhood in the East Layton 8. That everything is definitely looking $5000; I come as a foe to all wrong, system, and Bountiful votes not counted; Salt Lake Sec- home folks and friends. Workers, (Sahara Village) He had better in the way of a visit home. of Electrical To the sad and afraid I bring prom_\districts in Davis county several ond ward, 79 Lee votes not count- not yet received his reassignment And as that is all everyone over council No. 3, $7000; Brotherhood ise of aid, ‘|hundred persons not qualified to ed and 38 Lee votes counted for orders but rather expected to go here dreams about, you can under- of Railroad Trainmen, Pocatello, And the weak I shall gird and Maw; Salt Lake Third ward, 87 to Ellington field, near Houston, stand what I mean when I say that $1500. vote did cast ballots. make strong. employes retired 9. That in Utah county judges Lee votes not counted and eight Texas. addition, In our morale is very high. The only in Novemwere instructed to count for Gov. Lee votes counted for Maw; Salt “I pring you more blessings than thing worrying- me, is how every- bought $9875 in bonds Maw those ballots with a cross Lake Fourth ward, 90 Lee votes | From Lieut. A. Thorpe Wadding- thing is at home. terrors, ; So write and ber, Mr. .Wilson reported. — I bring you more sunlight than under the Democratic party em- not counted and 13 Lee votes, tell me what is new and send a ham, German Prisoner of War DIES AT SOLDIERS’ HOME oom, biem and a cross after Lee’s name. counted for Maw; Salt Lake Fifth: few photographs. Tell everyone August 23, 1944. I tear out your page of old errors, 10. That returns from Pleasant ward, 87 Lee votes not counted | hello. Tell Jewel to write as I Dear Folks: And hide them away in Time's Word Jhas come to Milford Grove district No. 8 were sent to and 97 Lee votes counted for Maw; | Just another note to let you always enjoyed her letters. Needtomb; friends of the death December 22, the county clerk by a messenger Salt Lake Sixth ward, 122 Lee, less to say I didn’t do much heavy I reach you clean hands and lead on This attractive young Chinese girl , votes not counted and 50 Lee votes, know that I am well and that drinking at the Soldiers’ home in Sawtelle who was not a judge of the elecin celebration of my to the lands, adds her bit to the celebration of there is nothing to worry about. retired Low, L. John of counted for Maw; Salt Lake} a Californi that the ballots were not Where the lilies of peace are in New Year’s eve in New York festivi- tion; I’m doing quite a little reading birthday. a former and railroad engineer actually delivered at that time but county outside of city, 168 Lee | now. That reminds me to tell you Love, bloom.” ties. The Chinese new year—4641— votes not counted and 167 Lee resident of Milford. THORPE were returned to the judges who begins considerably later than our not to forget to send my boek (Continued on last page). opened the envelope and made! — Well, today is Thanksgiving. We’ termine Hershey Calls for W ith the Colors Three Are Called For Jan.2 Quota are supposed to have a turkey’ dinner but it hasen’t come off. We ~ Increased Quotas cee Union Pacific Units St Fine Reon Court Days | Set Losses Found To EBe , Greater Than Expected Celebrant —_—_—_— * a sprinkling of medium descriptions at $13.75 to $14.85. <A sizeable contingent of Mexicans and Brah- occ Digan, ‘ me # |