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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1918
Page
12
Local fragmentary OCR yields random references to Fort Devons Army posts, Camp Kearny, and various businesses. Mentions of births in Alameda, California, and names like James Lay and Misndine Reeve appear amid stray ads for florists, bakeries, and printers.
In France near each other are Lieutenants Frank and J Raymond Williams brothers of Mr and Mrs Frank R Williams of 4921 Washington Ave Their service places differ Frank serves with the supply department of the quartermasters corps while Raymond is a rail repair operator with the infantry Both enlisted in 1917 Frank went to a War Prison camp and later to Camp Johnston gaining a commission Raymond left Colorado for France in May and reached a small town between Toul and Metz by November 3
A sensational photoplay starring Tegey Hyland as Peggy in Persuasive Peggy. The plot follows Peggy and Ed as she asserts independence, renovates the home, and plans a portrait gift while Ed is humiliated. Plays this week with a humorous act at Alga theatre.
There will be a meeting of the Ogden Building Trades Council on Thursday, February 28, to discuss various lingarlant business and matters led by representatives from local trades.
The recent cold spell brings joy to youths as rivers canals and ditches along curbs offer skating pleasure. Commissioners considered turning a public tee rink at Manme Park and Monray Avenue into a winter attraction but halted plans due to sandy soil and spring water risk.
Private Vernon J was reported by his parents to have fought with the 2nd First artillery on three fronts in France. He survived heavy fighting and was expected to be in New York soon. A letter dated November 20 noted the armistice news and his unit’s status.
The county and city jails will serve Christmas dinners to inmates under guard. The meal, featuring chicken and roast beef with usual trimmings, aims to bring some cheer to those whose days are defined by confinement.
Transient soldiers and sailors flocked to a Bell Cross Canteen for coffee and comfort as the war end became a topic of casual talk. Red Cross workers offered warmth and hospitality while officers noted morale easing after the armistice.
Boston health authorities plan to treat influenza patients with serum from recovered cases. Health Commissioner Woodward said the blood serum shows potential in severe cases though its effectiveness is not yet proven, with experiments proceeding to evaluate its value.
The First Congregational Church hosted a Christmas program for the Sunday School with decorations by the senior girls class led by Mrs. Margret Moreau. A scholar Mina Mary Penniley attended with her parents and Miss Parmiey sang, while Dorothy Meir read and Grace Matthews led.
The society page notes two weddings. Miss Ivy Holbrook married Clyde Thompson at Rev. John Carver’s parsonage, with a family ring dating to Montana from fifty four years ago. Christmas Eve wedding of Edwin Bradley to Trobbie Stowk Bickett performed by Rev. John Carver, with attendants and guests from Idaho and California at the Bradley home in Poc atello Valley.
Desolate streets of the business district revive as the Southern Pacific band in uniform performs Christmas tunes and popular music under conductor Fol Unger. The event brings cheer to shoppers and districts, contrasting the prior quiet.
A meeting of the Jewish Ministers Association at Amsterdam adopted a resolution addressed to President Wilson. The resolution protests outrages faced by Jews in Europe and calls for action. The Federation supported the move in joint efforts for relief and awareness.
Report from the freight yards describes a Christmas scene with a large quantity of whisky seized and discussions of an officer approaching. Witnesses note a modern St Nick slaw from the isin and the liquor discharge causing immediate attempts to hide evidence. The crowd gathers with grey state for the event and a plan to use the gift to aid a farm home.
G L Becker is reported improving at a location described as Islon where he is being treated for what is believed to be influenza. Doctors note his condition as slight and under careful nursing, with some improvement since onset.
Multiple death notices detail Charlotte Wend Wood aged 38 succumbing to influenza pneumonia at home. Funeral arrangements set for 11 am with donations to charity. Also noted are services for Jennie Jewel and Alice Jewel at Ray Cemetery with choirs and speakers listed. Brown and other relatives named in separate notices with service details and burial plans.
State Senator W Parker and Jamies Anderson spoke as the traffic committee and the Canners' association urged against a 12 1/2 cent per hundredweight rate increase. They warned higher costs could drive canneries out of business and harm farmers who supply beans peas and other produce. The audience pressed that reduced volumes would hurt Pacific coast markets and regional prosperity.
A message asks LosT and WILL to contact 2720 Lincoln after a prize ended on December 24 between the Palace Candy store and Gollen Kale. A reward is offered.
Captain J Ray Ward regimental adjutant of the Utah artillery recounts aiding three weary American prisoners near the front. He gave them food and the tiny flag he carried, which they kissed in reverence. Ward later saw Utah football team triumph at a Bordeaux naval base before a large crowd.
In 1817 Frieda Welchman was found dead near a railway between Muskegon and Grand Haven. Piper, charged with her murder, admits knowledge of Welchman and a supposed mysterious husband named John Sheldos, but the prosecution calls his tale full of holes.
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