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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1919
Page
3
A scrambled Ogden timeprint recounts veterans arriving home from the Argonne and other fronts, local fires near rail yards, and a flood of calls about a blaze. It notes multiple civil notices, marriages, births, and civic events including a photo studio image, a marriage license, and a sugar company meeting in Ogden.
Grain market in Chicago opens with mixed moves as corn and oats rise slightly before midmorning. September and December futures show modest gains while May contracts lag. Ogden livestock prices steady to higher with hogs and sheep modestly up, reflecting local demand ahead of a regional outing. A birds and dove hunting incident brings legal actions in nearby counties along with local civic notes.
The first United States across country motor train arrived yesterday from Washington to San Francisco. It left this city at about 4 o'clock this morning. Farewell signals sounded at dawn as crews broke camp. The traveling kitchen trucks set up at Farr Park and the motor entourage departed at 6 30 with Col. McChurs leading the way out of the city.
Helen Hollister and Lester Hollister were granted divorce on grounds of desertion in district court before Judge Pratt. Helen was married in Lake on June 3. Myrtle Jackson obtained a divorce from J. M. Jackson on desertion and lack of support, with custody of two children awarded to Myrtle.
A granite memorial was unveiled near city hall to honor the arrival of the first United States Army motor transport. Meyer Browning spoke as the stone was set, and the U S Army Motor Transport Corps slab was revealed. Dr S M Johnson praised Ogden and urged highway funding. Lieutenant Colonel McCoure offered thanks for local hospitality.
A convoy near Washington was robbed overnight as officers Major Bereie E Brett and Lieutenant Miwall Ranson Jecaca reported personal and government gear valued at 160 dollars plus a war pack axe, maps, and prints missing. Police traced some items to the park and two men were detained while investigators sought all stolen articles.
Postmaster W W Brownley reports that United States government freight goods will be shipped to this city from Ghana at parcel post rates. Orders from Omaha residents are being telegraphed daily, with many inquiries and offers pouring in. The system allows citizens to obtain goods at nearly the same cost as Omaha mates, reflecting a broad distribution effort from Washington.
Weber club and Ogden civic groups prepare to welcome state governors arriving by Bamberger Electric from Salt Lake. An afternoon tour through Ogden canyon leads to a formal dinner at the Hermitage hotel with mayor, commissioners, and many local residents in attendance.
The board of directors at the Amalgamated Sugar Company held a meeting at the Beden building offices at 10 o'clock today. They elected new directors and named Fred G Taylor as general manager and M. Eogell as vice president and treasurer. Joseph Quinney Jr. was named secretary as part of a larger reorganization led by President Anthony L Tand.
Ogden City approves an ordinance levying a tax in Paving District No.128 to fund paving on the west side of Washington Avenue from Twelfth Street to the North City limits and to extend private water service connections. The measure also covers curbs gutters sidewalks drainage irrigation and combination curbs and gutters from Second Street to the North City limits. The levy spans nine installments with interest provisions and dates back to August 19 1919 as recorded by City Recorder J Critchlow.
John Culley president of the association departs with his wife for New York City to attend the National Association of Board of Pharmacy annual conference. Delegates from 44 states will attend as Culley outlines the war era role of pharmacists and urges federal support for departmentalizing pharmacy in the army. He also highlights pharmacy work during the influenza epidemic and proposes a new organizational scheme. After meetings, Culley plans a brief vacation in New Orleans with a visit to the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.
Alexander Wheelwright, son of Mr and Mrs Elizabeth Wheelwright of 2372 Monroe Avenue, came home after months in France and Germany with the 17th Field Artillery. He had seen heavy fighting in the Argonne and brought home souvenirs including an iron cross, German gas mask, bayonets, and bells. A reception will be held in his honor by Mrs Walker Brown and family, with about 25 relatives attending.
Ellen Turnquist Christensen Cheistehzen will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Eighth Ward chapel with Bishop W W Rawson presiding. Interment in Ogden City cemetery. John J Farmer, 44, died at 10 oclock from influenza, long employed in railroads. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Informal reception for Grace Pearson and Hugh Preston Anderson planned at Mrs Pearson’s Kinst ford avenue residence on Wednesday from 5 to 10 p m. The 1945 560 club meets next Wednesday at Mrs Nina Watkins 261 Poplar avenue at 82 o clock. Marion Nottage hosted a gathering at Hollister home in Tyla city with punch refreshments and dancing. Attendees included Marion Noles Hope Fox Ruth Pingree Ida Willanche Barton and others. Miss Nouse heads to Salt Lake the following afternoon.
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