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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1917
Page
5
Random references reveal a chaotic local update from Ogden and Weber County. The list emphasizes Red Cross drives, subscription returns, dental and postal logistics, dances at old Eagles’ hall, marriage officers, police notes, and upcoming church events, with numerous names, places and dates scattered through denser social notices.
The city draft exemption board reports a high turnout of young men mailing back draft questionnaires before the December 24 deadline. Registrants listed include Willan M. McKay Lexie B. Richardson Lawrence Neilan Edwin Charles Mader Ezra Thorns Barlow Wong Joo Joseph Paul Thomas J. MM Partanit Hers non Walter Charles James MWobys Frank Bixchott Bert J. Neal Alden A. Hawlit Frank BK. Bartlett and many others from the area are being processed at the office in the designated building.
George Ti Browning president of the Peoples Sugar Company returned from Moroni and praised the outlook for the season. The board met this week as the company’s assets rose from 760000 to 1000000, with plans to surpass the previous strongest period in the region.
City sanitary commissioner George Shorten considers a Rat Killing Day to combat growing rat problems. Aimed at engaging local youths to eradicate rodents, the plan would start during holidays with a designated man directing the effort. Each participant would receive a small payment, with no weapon restrictions noted. Historical records show youths have previously earned small sums from similar efforts, highlighting a mix of sport and profit.
In Weber County Utah a district court summons Martha M Worton against George Worton seeks to dissolve their marriage and divide assets. The notice requires the defendant to appear within twenty days after service or thirty days if within the county, with First publication December 12 1917 and initial publication January 16 1918.
A fragmentary local notice reports missing keys attached to a tag bearing Tarr White at 747 Allen Street South Bend Indiana. A reward is offered by Thurma Whitaker for information leading to recovery. A separate line mentions a 19 year old seeking work to help finance schooling, with an address linked to A Wymire of Standard.
County officials and Mrs Spencer will visit over twenty homes Monday evening with Mr Crown’s car, delivering baskets of Nour sugar rice canned milk and soap, plus a doll or toy for each girl and a hoop or similar gift for boys, with candy apples and oranges.
Society figures Marguerlte Williamsen Victoria Street, Victoria Stanger, Kathryn Fisher, Dorothy Lundy, Dorothy Terawn, Flolen Jah non, Katherine Allace, Nelle O'Keefe, Ida Willams, Helen Pane, Dorothy Fars, Voulse Fisher, Jovan Roess, Burford Johnson and Mary Dermady attended a social gathering. Miss Drookshier served tewpdog réfrestitients.
One of the week’s bright events was a surprise party for Mrs. Agnes B Warner hosted by her pupils at Smithsord buildings. The room was festive with Christmas bells red and green decorations and guests included Professor Springer and a host of friends and relatives. A joyful program featured carols and readings, with mingled songs by the students and a luncheon to follow.
Christmas program planned at the First Congregational Church to aid Armenian and derbian children. Donations will be wired to the proper organization to help Christian sufferers overseas. The program features solos, songs, and a message, with a focus on a Christmas offering for those in need.
Miss Farr Mildreed Farr daughter of Mr and Mrs John Fare writes a cheery note from Boston describing kindergarten memories and Thanksgiving away from home. She recounts meeting home friends in Aly hub and notes interactions with Salt Lake University students and others, reflecting on life, college ties, and gratitude for friendly visits.
A city program brings Miss Mildred le Tree to teach Italian and Jewish students on Thursday afternoons. She volunteers to educate and train the children, finding the work increasingly demanding yet rewarding as she aims to brighten minds with art.
Local clubs announce upcoming gatherings and hostesses. The Child Cultirs club meets Thursday at Reribana with Tressa Olsen Lydia Dye and Macy Chambers. Jolly Twenty to host next Friday at 159 Twenty-first Street Grama Club. Lohie Drama club hosts Saturday December 29 in Maids and Miriam rooms. Daughters of Pioneers Amanda Smith camp meets yesterday at Mrs John Seilold's home. Remaining companies meet Thursday December 27. Miriam Chapter Red Cross sewing busy hour. Methodist Missionary Society sets next meeting January 11 at Alva Hareli Packer 652 Twenty-first Street.
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