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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1917
Page
6
A catalog style list suggests gifts for men including coats like ulsters and fur liners, accessories such as gloves, canes, umbrellas, hose, traveling bags, caps, suitcases, underwear, pins, jewelry, cuff buttons, and dress items. Emphasizes usefulness and sentiment for the giver.
Spring weather prompts the water department to deploy a large crew to flush downtown streets. Commissioner Chris Fisgare notes the event is a rare, midwinter-like flush in June, with promises of summer tactics and concerns about icy streets if flushed later. The forecast suggests a rising temperature, but officials caution about winter conditions returning.
A Perfection Picture starring Shirley Mason William Duncan and Carol Holloway screens at the Cozy with special orchestra music. The program features The Fighting Trail in the double feature alongside The Awakening of Ruth.
Washington Dec 19 PWA Administrator Gurfeld prepares an appeal to operators and miners to forego the usual Christmas and New Year holidays to keep coal production flowing One day less of mining could save about 2 000 000 tons of fuel nationwide The Administration warns any shutdown could impact domestic needs and calls for continued operation to meet household fuel demands
The Orpente theater screens a seven reel wartime feature titled Jane and Byance in Arms. It includes vivid scenes from German trenches and gas attacks, a French flamenwerfer sequence, and prisoners returning. The film blends authentic combat footage with dramatic battle imagery and early war reportage.
Washington, Dec 17. Both wets and drys predicted victory as the house launched a six hour debate on the prohibition constitutional amendment. Telegrams from back home flooded congressmen as supporters and opponents packed the galleries amid confetti and cheers. Representative Rackley of Kentucky argued for adoption, while the House worked toward a two thirds margin. The senate is expected to act after today.
At Thomas E Des Memorial Hospital Ogden Utah Warren L Wattis vice president and treasurer of Utah Construction M L O welcomed the birth of a baby Wattis. The new member is the youngest in the Ogden chapter of the American Red Cross and joins his father on the chapter’s executive committee. The family, including the mother and three daughters and one son, renewed their Red Cross memberships during a drive that began this morning under the name Baby Wattis.
For rent an unfurnished room in Tooze with lights and water and chicken coop care. $14. Apply at Bramsley’s or rent after the 23rd. 243. For sale or trade a 3000 weight item. Phone 2740 head Sib scree estes. Wanted male help, men only, salary P. 2763.
Crawford Vad reports Australian labor leader and former premier Vaughn will address tonight at the chamber in city hall. Vaughn arrives from Salt Lake City and will be welcomed by Mayor Heywood, city officials, business leaders, and local laborers. The speech focuses on labor relations and economic conditions in Australia amid railway strike tensions and political actions affecting 76,000 workers.
Mee James Maycock announces the engagement of her daughter Noah Maycock to Clyde Myers with wedding planned for next month. Visiting Layton noted as Mrs Myrtle Allred travels from Canada, accompanied by her children. The Women of Woodcraft No 341 plan a social and card party next Wednesday evening December 19 at 2 00 in the W O W hall with all invited. Queen Esther Red Cross Auxiliary will meet Wednesday afternoon in Masonic civic rooms, collecting Teal Craws items for the chairman. Presbyterian auxiliary meets Tuesday.
An Ogden Red Cross gathering is slated for Tuesday afternoon at the church building at Twenty fourth and Adams. The program includes details on the Christmas seals fundraising drive and related topics with expected attendance and fiscal support.
W. H. Taylor, chief of the United States Mail Service, with headquarters here, left last night for an inspection trip to Pocatello, Idaho, and will return in a few days. Archie O. James, assistant to Chief Clerk Taylor, spent Sunday at the Geden terminals observing the Christmas rush. seventeen new men were employed today and more will be hired during the holiday period as business increases.
Funeral services were held yesterday for Ella Bu Hildren at 1 p m in the Lindquist chapel with the Methodist choir providing music. Interment followed at Ogden city cemetery. Separate services for Grace Grifin occurred at 2 p m in the Fourth Ward meeting house with Bishop E teen officiating. Mary Vance, longtime church and civic leader, died in Mountain Home Idaho. funeral Tuesday at 1 p m in the First Ward meeting house. Interment at a local cemetery.
An evening dance is planned for Wednesday December 19 with music and good floor, promising a lively social event. The notice mentions costs at 250 and references Uecker as a contact or organizer.
Weber County Utah notices delinquent on assessment levied September 12 1917 for 11th annual payment. Delinquent shares to be sold December 28 1917 at 2 pm at the rectory in Warren precinct. Names include Shayea Am't Tor W. Walla Henry Hart Richards Hudson Hodgon Henderson and others. Secret J M Folkman.
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