A gift from Maria Dee Dubbeld (Swanson)

Some years past Carla Fowles became friends with a teacher of Spanish & Social Science, she taught at Milford High in years 1968, 69 & 70. She has returned to Milford for a few reunions and on her last trip left these photos for her students to reminisce with!

KOHLER COURT

Need some help from some of you “elderly” alumni that might remember the Kohler Court apartments on the corner of Center and Main.  We have a young man who purchased the buildings and is doing a great job of remodeling and landscaping.  He would really like a little history about the date the buildings were built, anyone who lived there or if anyone can remember who lived there.  It seems so good to see some of the young kids in town  taking an interest and working to make Milford look better.  We are pretty happy because they are next door to us and haven’t been in use for some time.  The young man who is doing the upgrading is Adrian Jones who is the son of Dave and Virginia Jones.  He is married to Michaela Yardley.  He has purchased several old homes in Milford and has totally refurbished and landscaped them.  He owns a Landscaping Business here in Milford and has branched out to other areas around Milford.  He is quite successful and we are so proud of him.  Please respond and see if we can get some information for him.  Charles Baxter did say that he thought the buildings were built in the early l930’s.  He is usually pretty accurate with his information.

PLEASE RESPOND AND LETS GET THE BLOG GOING AGAIN.

Can you lend a hand??

! It is such a tough job for the MHS Grand Reunion committee’s volunteer members to stay current on MHS Alumni! Please folks! There is a very easy way for any and all alumni members to assist in this on-going endeavor!

If you or someone you know has moved, changed address, phone #, name or anything that could assist us in our ability to contact them with Reunion information please let us know at the following:

Nedra (Wunderlich) Kennedy, PO Box 243, Tele. #, 435-4219069, e-mail  nk.88@live.com…..Thanks in advance for your kind help and assistance!!

? U.P.R.R Ladies Aux.?

This photo of what may likely be Lady Engineers; our Mothers, Grandmothers, Aunts, neighbors or friends.  I Need some help with identification! I am able to recognize quite a few, but would really appreciate knowing from you folks who may be more reliable! Click to enlarge…OK; Here is what I know or think I know; L-R—(Only White Dresses) #1 not yet known.. #2 Kate McDonald! #3 Margaret Lund. #4 Vera Beitz. #6 Serelda Fernley. #5&7,not yet known. #8 Alma Sly. #9 Patsy Anne Fowles Johnson. #10 Not yet known.  #11 Beverly Bealer. #12 Merlin Merryweather. #13 Marjorie Harton. #14 Winnie Johnson. #15 Faye Thompson. #16 Virginia Fowles. #17 Phyllis Erickson….I’ll keep chugging away! (By the way this is a photo of the “Utahna Lodge #358 Ladies Auxiliary” to the B of L.F&E ( Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers)! Circa 1957. Every one will be connected to either firemen or engineers of the U.P.R.R.

Milford Flat (Farm) Area

This small collection of mine came first from Charlie Smith, sometime after I started my job with the Milford City Office then sometime later from Bryan Sherwood that I have been wanting to post for sometime, but never quite got around to it. Thanks to Charlie (posthumously) and Bryan for their interest in my interests. Hope spmeone else can also appreciate these here maps!

Milford Historically

Some info collected from Milford’s High School yearbook ads

Compiled by Barry Bird

 

1873 – Milford established.

1880 – Utah Southern Railroad Extension                    1871 – 1881 (began operations in Milford May 15, 1880)

1^st Railroad depot built in Milford

John D. Williams & John H. Latey build William’s Hotel on NW corner of Stoddard & Central Streets.

Smithson Hotel built by Marion P. Smithson on Main St. Later referenced as Shae Zabriskie parlor house

& recreation center, and prior to that referenced as the Peterson House. Demolition date unknown.

1881 – Utah Central Railway                                        1881 – 1889 (began operations in Milford 1881)

 1887 – Palmer House, Milford’s 1^st dedicated school house built (about 1887) on today’s City Office Grounds.

 1889 – Oregon Short Line & Utah Northern Railway 1889 – 1897 (began operations in Milford 1889)

1890 – May 21, Passenger depot burned down, also destroyed was; Jelliff House, Kilpatrick Bros & Collins

store, Consolidated Implement Company, A.G. Campbell’s warehouse, Engineers Office, another

warehouse, two saloons and a stable. From the following newspaper article:

The depot at Milford burned yesterday a complete loss and as can be ascertained nothing was saved.

            The operator remained at his key until driven away by the flames.

            (Pritchard, Salt Lake Daily Tribune, (from page 5), 22 May 1890)

July 7, Freight depot which was near the railroad roundhouse destroyed by fire.

1891 – 2^nd Railroad depot built

 1894 – Tanner House built

1897 – Oregon Short Line Railroad                                 1881 – 1987 (began operations in Milford 1897)

1901 – San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad 1901 – 1916 (began operations in Milford 1901)

1902 – Forgie Hotel is built by John F. Forgie (1851-1911)  

 1903 – Milford Incorporated

 1904 – 1^st Atkin Hotel burned to the ground, rebuilt May 1904 (1^st stage 15 rooms) by Annie J. Atkin

1905 – Two story school building built on Palmer House / L.D.S. church / today’s City Office grounds.

Palmer House (1^st Milford school house) moved to NE corner of 3^rd Ave & Main St. (empty lot today).

1906 – Jefferson’s Market opened – about 1983 closed doors

1908 – Milford State Bank building constructed on Main Street next door (south) of the Tanner House.

July 4^th Milford Streets get 1^st electric lights

1911 – January 2^{nd ,} Forgie Hotel burns to the ground. John F. Forgie (owner / builder) dies in fire.

1912 – Milford Elementary school constructed.

1913 – Hotel Milford is built (on same spot as burned Forgie Hotel) by Mary Ann (Mollie) Forgie Hanks,

(1882-1975) daughter of John F. Forgie and wife of Heber. T. Hanks, (1876-1938).

Atkin Hotel 2^nd stage of rebuild – 30 additional rooms.

1915 – High School building constructed.

Two story school house building at Stoddard and Center streets converted to Sloan Apartments.

1916 – Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad                    1916 – 1987 (Name change dropped San Pedro name)

1919 – Atkin Hotel 3^rd stage of rebuild – 30 more rooms

1921 – Union Pacific RR officially begins operations in Milford

Victory Theater, 1920 & 22, (beginning & ending years unknown, these years are from yearbook ads)

Ad reads “Milford, Minersville & Beaver “Home of 1^st –run-pictures”

                           Photo-to-player music F. Clark Kestler, Proprietor”

Kinema Theater, 1922, (beginning and ending years unknown, this year is from a yearbook ad)

Ad reads “We show the best that are made Paramount, United Artist, Metro Goldwin, Fox”.

1922 – Odd Fellows Hall built on Main street (or renovated existing building with new façade)

– still exists today

1923 – 3^rd railroad depot built. This depot is the depot Milfordites were so disappointed to see demolished.

1933 – L.D.S. Church building built (now city offices) using stones from Murdock Academy in Beaver

1937 – Firmage Theater, 407 So Main, 1937, 1^st ad in Milford yearbook, last yearbook ad in 1967

1938 – Hughes Style Shop and Floral, 1938, 1^st ad shows up in Milford yearbook

1944 – Sam’s Furniture business begins, 1^st ad in yearbook 1947, last yearbook ad 2004

1946 – Tanner House demolished.

1953 – Honk Kong Café, (1953 1^st yearbook ad appears) closed doors about 2005

1955 – Milford went to 7-digit phone #’s, replaced party lines & hand crank boxes with modern system

1956    Milford State Bank building built 1908 demolished for construction of new building.

1974 – Construction of new high school gymnasium

1980 – Union Pacific RR builds current depot in Milford

Milford State Bank – replaced by Walker Bank, same building.

1982 – 1^st Interstate Bank replaced Walker Bank, same building

1995 – Construction of new High School building.

Oldies but Goodies

Just thought I might throw in a few pictures before I start the Reunion pictures.  Bear with me because I’m really still not familiar with this program.  See if you recognize some of the people in the pictures and comment.

How about this OLD menu from the Firmage Cafe.  How many of you remember going there?   My brother, Gary Ferguson,  was the original manager of the cafe which I  believe first opened in the early 50’s. I can remember my friends and I would go there (we were probably 11 years old) to have a soda and watch the high-school girls set in the booths and read their latest True Confessions, True Love, or the latest new editions.  I can also remember how cool it was to be able to get an ice cream and take into the show house to watch the movies. (Check out the prices).

While looking through some old pictures, I ran across these of the Soldier Trains in Milford in October of 1917.  Pretty special.  I’m sure they are in the archives, but not everyone visits that site.

This next picture is really a great one of Milford Main Street and has a little history to go with it.  The large, poster sized, picture really is neat.  The original post card came from David Glenn’s brother and then passed through hands from the Glenn Twins until Patsy and Eugene Johnson saw it and had a large picture made for Gary Ferguson to display  in his bar who, at the time, had purchased it from LuDean Barnes.

Two weeks to go!

We are looking forward to the Big Reunion in two weeks and by the response of people looking at our blog you are too! If you are enjoying the reunion photos that Luciel Hardy has posted and the information and reminders that Arden have posted, take some time and go through the archives on the left hand of the screen. There are some real gems on there, truly blasts from the past, old home town photos, school photos and neighbor photos! Don’t forget to check out “Reflection on Milford by Arden Fowles” at the top!!

September 5th, 2009. 2nd day of MHS Grand Reunion 2009 and Sunday Brunch 9-6-09.

 

Saturday September 5th:  Another day full of activities beginning at 7:30 a.m. with the Billy Long Memorial 5K Fun Run/Bike Walk.

9:30 AM –  1:00 PM –  Milford Main Street Event

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Sack Lunch at the Hotel Milford

2:00 PM – Georgia Beth Smith Thompson (MHS58) will speak at the Milford City auditorium, followed by award presentation

5:00 PM – Social Hour at Milford Park Pavilion

6:00 PM – Dinner with music and Dancing

BILLY LONG MEMORIAL FUN RUN:

MILFORD MAIN STREET EVENT:

WHAT THE HECK?

REALLY?

SACK LUNCH AT THE HOTEL MILFORD:

Georgia Beth Smith Thompson will be guest speaker, followed by award presentation at the Milford City Auditorium.  Honored Guest:  Mitch Fisher (Represented by Son, Tim);  Judy Hardy, and Beulah Wunderlich.

SOCIAL HOUR AND DINNER AT THE PARK PAVILION:

SUNDAY BRUNCH 9-6-09:

MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL “GRAND REUNION”2009

The 2009 MHS “Grand Reunion” was really a great one.  As you will see by the pictures (and maybe too many), there were many friends being reacquainted and lots of fun activities.  I will post pictures for Friday’s events, and then go from there.

Event Schedule for Friday, September 4th:

11:00 AM:  Hospitality House open for registration

12:00 PM:  Alumni golf tournament

2:00 PM:  “Wall of Fame”  and Homecoming Assembly

5:00 PM:  Class Reunion Dinners at designated homes

1930-49–Beulah Wunderlich

1950-62–Betty McDonald

1963-69–Toni and Dick Rollins

Had a really good turn out at the registration.  Next to the golf course.

 

“Wall of Fame” and Homecoming Assembly.  I assume the the Wright Family is on stage to honor their Dad Cody or announce his being inducted into the “Wall of Fame.”  That is the only available picture, but if there are more pictures or more information, I will add an addendum

 

CLASS REUNION DINNERS:

DINNER AT BEULAH’S (1930-49):

 

DINNER AT BETTY’S (1950-62):

 

DINNER AT TONI AND DICKS:

This concludes Friday’s events.  Will come back with Saturdays.

“2018 Greater Reunion” INFO!

September 2, 2006, 2nd Day of Grand Reunion

 

 

September 2nd included the Golf Tournament, Milford to Frisco 1883, Lunch at Pavilion Park, Assembly at the High School, Social Hour at Pavilion Park and Dinner following social hour.  There was Dancing to the Music of “Festival sounds.”  I Will include the brunch on Sept. 3rd with this bunch of pictures and hope you get enthused  when you see how much fun we had in 2006.

The  recipients at the assembly on Sat., Dr. Symond, Dixie Lamb and Alice Elmer, were  being honored for their years of service to the School throughout the years.  Margaret Grimshaw was honored for being the oldest alumni at the reunion.

If you want more pictures of the past reunions of 2009, 2012 and 2015, let me know.  Be sure and send me pictures that you might want included.

 

 

 

 

 

MHS”GRAND REUNION” Sept. 1-3, 2006

I am going to be adding some high-lights of some of the previous reunions and, now and then, adding some older pictures that aren’t  necessarily part of the reunions, starting with 2006  (just to spice things up a bit.) I am sure there will be discrepancies in  dates or locations and maybe even the people, so bear with me.  I think it will be fun to see some of these pictures again, even though I am sure they have been seen previously.  I will follow through Friday Night with this first batch and then post some more for the Saturday festivities.  If you think there is an over-kill on pictures, let me know.  Feel free to e-mail me your favorite pictures  at wayneandlucy59@ yahoo.com and I will try to get them added.

 

Looking the corn over for Friday Nite dinner

This 1st batch of pictures gets us through Friday night. those that were interested, attended the Tiger Football Game

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wasn’t it great to still be able to register at our old Church Recreational Hall?  By the way, the picture of Ron Simpkins all duded up in his fine suit (and his neat family) was when he was inducted into the Wall of Fame.

Veteran’s Family Pictures

I thought this might be a good time to post the pictures of the Veteran’s Families taken at the 2015 ”CELEBRATE THE CENTURY” Reunion, in front of Don Mayer’s World War II Jeep.  The pictures were great and  the reunion was really special.   We are hoping that maybe we can generate excitement for this year’s reunion.   Hopefully, we will have a good turn out and support the committee, as it is a really big task to take on.  Hope to see you there to make more memories.  I’m not sure about all of the people in the pictures so feel free to comment on the ones that you know.  I will try to send some pictures of previous reunions but can’t promise I will be as diligent as Helen Jean and Arden.  I’m really not as computer savvy as they are.

MHS Grand Reunion 2018

You don’t want to miss this fun event! Lots of laughing and catching up like this! Here are a few shots from the last one we had in 2015.

(Guess who they are) Come! August 31, September 1, 2

 

 

 

2018 greater class reunion

Milford High School Grand Reunion 2018

Labor Day Weekend 2018 has been chosen for the next MHS Grand Reunion which will include the Classes of

1915-1979. Welcome, Classes of 1976, 77, 78 and 79! The dates we will be celebrating are August 31^st, September 1^st and 2^nd, 2018. Again, this year we will be joining with the High School and Alumni from other years for some of our activities. Also, the Class of 1968 will be celebrating their 50 Year Anniversary and they will be having some fun activities of their own. Items of Note for the Reunion: Friday, There will be a Football Game and a Dinner at the High School. Also, on Friday, Inductions to the “Wall of Fame” will take place at a special High School assembly. Nominations, by way of a short resume, are to be made to MHS Wall of Fame, PO Box 159, Milford, UT 84751-0159 by April 1^st, 2018. A list of Available Accommodations in Beaver County is shown on the reverse of this letter. The Cost of Registration for this year’s reunion will remain the same as 2015 (and 2012 and 2009), $60.00 per person prior to August 1^st and $70.00 per person after that date and at the door. We are able to maintain the same cost thanks in great part to your participation in our Cook Book Sale held last reunion and our Art Sale and Auction held during the 2012 reunion. Please get your registration and money in as early as possible which will help us with our projections of attendance and therefore our planning. Thanks! See everyone on August 31^st at the High School

Gymnasium to complete your registrations!

Go- Tigers’

Your Grand Reunion 2018 Committee

—(clip & send)-—

MHS Grand Reunion 2018 Registration Form

Address:

Email Address:

(optional)

Name:Companion’s Name:

Number Attending:                Amount Enclosed: $

Number Playing Golf:             Number Participating in a 5k

Send this registration form and your registration fees (Please do not send cash, a Check or Money Order would be appreciated) to the address below. Your confirmation will be sent with a full schedule of activities when it is available. Your check or money order receipt will be your record of payment until then.

Send to:                  MHS Grand Reunion 2018

	C/O Tim Fisher PO Box 224
grandreunionmhs2018@yahoo.com	Heber City UT 84032-024	(801) 380-5705

MHS GREATER REUNION 2018

The MHS GREATER REUNION is coming up fast I know: that it is on Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 2018; that it is always an enjoyable time; that invitations have been sent to the 40 year plus alumni; not much more but hope you have responded and that you will make an effort to come. It is such a wonderful opportunity to reawaken old friendships and acquaintances. If you have not heard and want info I will try to get info for you. Arden Fowles (435) 387-2038, Milford!!

1950 (Can You Hear Me Now?)

I have often wished that I had saved old Telephone Books! Now through the good graces of alum of 1949; Bruce Glenn; via his nephew Mike (himself an oft time visitor to Milford). Thanks Mike for thinking of us! Hope you have fun with this! Arden Fowles

AND as usual, my zeal exceeds by my editing skills. The Alphabetizing is right to left, cover is as it should be. Choose the range to see the page, then if you wish, click on the page and use the plus(+) sign to enlarge. I will try to fix this when I find some more time, Thank you.

Cover Sh-ZA Mi-Sh Ha-Me Ch-Ha Aa-Ch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1950s (Stay Tuned)

used to have clear public access

Dan Valentine’s adventure in Milford

Thanks to Janice Lynn Aagard for the following article from the Salt Lake Tribune columnist Dan Valentine upon his visit to Milford for the 1954 49ers celebration