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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1918
Page
4
Word of a sister’s death and other local items. burglarized home on Royal Avenue. replacements in church leadership and stake activities. vacation and outings announced. local births and military service notes. various community notices and schedule items from Ogden stake coverage.
The Ogden city school census shows 6901 children aged 6 to 14 in the city. Enu merators worked since July 14, with five wards canvassed. The report details attendance, literacy, and demographics including race and language, to aid state funding allocation.
A disparate page reports a ball game between Ine Bourhern Pa- Viti and Wooten Oplicnt of Salhake, followed by social dances and committee updates. It also covers a marriage announcement for Fredl Brown and Cor Rice, a court action in Salt regarding ownership of a patent, a draft induction request for Jack Afchen, and a missing employee Melton from American Foundry. It notes marines enlistment attempts and early WWI draft context with various names and places such as Ogden City and Detroit.
The local draft board will receive standard filing cases for registration cards and questionnaires before the new law for registration of men becomes operative. Crowder advises a government contract system to modernize boards making registration efficient and records easier to keep. The boards are urged to base cabinet traditions on the prospective registration system.
Information released to Ogden reports six colored men rejected for physical disqualification after a week at training. Named respondents Leroy J. Johnson Frank P. Wieser and Williany H. Weakiny plus three others previously identified. Manhandling and Hay l and Nelgan A. Wiltanv captured at Camp Levis.
Allied forces hold a long front from Chaulnes to Antoval as British lines secure positions near Mert equtt through Fougiescourt and Parvillers. American troops reinforce and lift pressure, capturing key fortified positions despite stubborn enemy resistance, signaling nearing end of the first phase of the battle along the French front.
Altes HK, Fisher and Miss Alina Hort hosted several youths last Thursday in a room of Bud Wright who met with Ogden in Cain Fremont last Friday. Dud is proud of the card showing his attempt to enlist in February but being rejected. He is glad to serve his country though drafted. The piece reflects many enlistment efforts thwarted, leading to drafting and Uncle Sam’s knowledge of the situation.
In Ogden on a Sunday night, Rev. T F Carver and Red Cross officials organized a musical gesture for a train of soldiers passing through. Local volunteers secured a guitar and performer to entertain the men as they sang en route to France, with dispatchers coordinating the effort to reach Ogden in time.
Washington reports Commissioner Fingh Af Smith of the bureau of Osberles began an investigation to verify claims that the German submarine commander sinking New England fishing ships had served in US fisheries. He returned from Gloucester with confirmations from local residents who recognized the commander and said a farmer navigator with a tied-to-Gloucester wife had been interned in Sweden.
Governor grants reprieve in a crime case involving Clyde Armion, a traveling companion from Sions City. The defendant, alleged to be involved in a murder, seeks a federal appeal and an examination into the case details. The order names days and conditions for the reprieve's effect.
Washington August 13 410 per cent rise in all soft drinks sold by manufacturers and dealers a tax from revenue estimated at 8 1 000 000 000 by the ways and means committee. The committee excludes proprietary and patent medicines from the 10 per cent tax while it applies to other beverages. Read the Classfied Ads.
Countess De Bryas and the Countess of Kingston visited Berthana this afternoon to discuss the Red Cross work in France and relief efforts for the war wounded. The event drew many Red Cross workers and local residents and featured decor and a reception by a city committee.
Society notes recount a 2004 Gram Avenue wedding where Aliza Juanita Wallace became the bride of Rev. G. Winters of Deaver Colorado after a 9:30 p.m. ceremony in a parlor adorned with white carnations and pink white streamers. Rev. William Crawford officiated with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Warris as best man and bridesmaid. Guests enjoyed a garden backdrop with lanterns, lawn lighting, and a reception of selections and refreshments. Noted attendees and family are mentioned along with travels and future plans in California. Also includes Sunday visit of Fred Batzler of Aberdeen Washington and report of Mrs J. P. Womals’ death in California.
Mise Thelma Higginbeth and a companion left Sunday for a vacation trip to Granger Wyoming to visit relatives. The journey is noted within instructions on the gathering of the lata under the guidance of the Council of Defense and the work of the Women of America patriots.
The Child Welfare Society of Mydens Ang announced the opening of new quarters in the Heywood building at Twenty-fifth Street and Wheeling Avenue. The rooms will operate three days a week with Nurse Lynne Misetberr in charge and assistants from the city. The project aims to weigh and measure children under six, provide medical attention, and educate mothers seeking treatment for their babies under a government drive to improve infant health. The spaces were donated by Hon. Abbot Heywood, who also supports Child Aid Society and related welfare work.
The fraternal societies of the state plan a big Lagoon event led by a state genera committee with John James as president and Misa Mary E. Bater as secretary. The program features bugle calls, children's songs, contests, races, tug of war, boxing, a ball game between Ogden and Salt Lake fraternities, pig rooting for the war fund, and a dance and pageant in the evening with musical acts and an address by John James.
Kenneth Monson, listed as 285 Monene Avenir, enlists in the Navy with plans to serve on the coast. He is the son of Menzan, manager of the Mavi VKieelns petane, and joins as an apprentice oration, reflecting a family background in maritime service.
Fragmented report from London states British forces yesterday morning engaged a German aircraft in aerial combat. Details are unclear due to OCR garbles but indicate a clash over western fronts with possible impact on ongoing military operations.
Herbert Dewall a Union Pacific laborer was fatally injured last evening near Point of Rocks Wyoming when struck by an eastbound freight train as he stood on track No 2 and avoided a westbound passenger. He died at Rock Springs hospital at 10 30 p m. Dewall 21 of Clay Center Kansas was on his first day of railroad work.
Miss Gladys Budlong, daughter of Mr and Mrs Budlong of Salt Lake, has received notice of assignment to the American Nursing association. She expects to be called to active duty in France next month and is currently in charge of the Southern Pacific emergency hospital. She graduated from the hospital school of nursing in 1914 and spent a year at the Southern Pacific hospital at Say, Francis.
Amsterdam reports Telegrams quote Berlin denying a British House of Commons claim that 150 German submarines were sunk. The Turin correspondent notes the report as unverified and asserts German naval losses have not reached that figure.
Telegrams from Asa staff urge swift return of senators to Washington as draft ages 18 to 45 are discussed. The Senate recessed with business to resume Monday if quorum returns, Reed directs arms to locate absent members while Bankshead presides and Associated Press coverage is restricted.
Alhambra Theatre announces its contract loss as it slows its film slate for the coming year. The Pimous Players Lasky and others shift releases to nearby theatres, with 158 attractions including Mack Sennett empires and Durton Holmes textures, plus Griffiths sprciats.
The Second Ward sermon last evening honored Tet dedication in a worship service at the chapel. Speeches by Weber stake President Lewn Shurtliff and John Watson plus A J Scoville highlighted the occasion. Music was provided by Walvar Buy eng and Lester Saville, with dozens of local members listed among the Webar congregation.
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