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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1917
Page
3
Sunday services feature Dr Joseph M Yarner discussing the causes, history and probable effects of the world war at the Ogden tabernacle. A special program of Qinual for the event invites public attendance as the tabernacle choir rehearses for the occasion.
Two years after departure, Ilo returns to Eden and resumes duties with the New Healy. Nearby items report a stolen Ford and a bicycle, a railway clerk arraignment for alleged theft, and a police court remand for T. J. Shaw with defense by Face and Sullivan. Informal dancing at Healy Hotel and lectures at the Weber club frame the community notices.
Society Drama Club notes a Saturday gathering of the Drive club. In early items, Maths and May trons' club rookie discusses Paul Viervinu. Mrs Prank It from Bartlett trends. "The Trail of the Torch" by Miss Tana Kelly is featured. Piano piece from Silnt-Sacne by Miss Alberta Wright.
A wartime emergency recruitment campaign opens in Oc ten branch of the regular army recruiting service. Sergeant George D McLeod announces new branches for men under 31 and over 31 to enter service. Special programs include training for officers and a guard ian unit expanding age limits for eligible volunteers. Sergeant Morent notes local recruitment aids and contact details at 2529 Gramercy avenue. Washington dispatch reports Guatemala earthquake damage and shelters shortage during ongoing destruction.
Riverdale women organized a countywide food conservation campaign to reduce waste and support the war effort. Led by Mrs. Ritter, a corps of volunteers visited 68 families in four districts, teaching economical meal planning, substitutions like cornmeal and fruit sweeteners, and prudent meat and sugar use. The effort rallied community patriotism, expanding to over 2,000 members across Riverdale with ongoing monthly meetings and reports to local officials.
Red Cross membership in Weber County approaches 7000 after a campaign that ran through last Monday night. City committees report nearly all districts contributing while several larger county districts have not yet filed returns. The total is about 6000 to 7000 with possible minor overcount.
James Fy Jones died at home in Ogden following heart trouble. Born January 15, 1882 in South Weber, he was a planner and Latter Day Saint member. Survived by wife, children Ventoan, Winifred B, Rol in, Dean, Leora, Levora, Erma. brothers T. L. Jones, R. J. Jones of Sterling Idaho. John P. Jones of Logan. Miss Arthur Whitear. Mrs. Irvin Carrigun. others. Funeral arrangements pending at Truthfulst chapel.
Questionnaires distributed today to a long list of named city restaurateurs and registrants, including John Pingree Jr, Frank Rackham, Joseph Seiden, Moses A Nelson, Lawrence Poulter, Stanley Purring ton, and many others. The communication appears to target county and city registrants across Ogden and surrounding areas with addresses and notable names referenced throughout the enumeration.
Insane soldiers from Letterman General Hospital arrive in Ogden under Col Quy and Lt Bert-Ivan Connor. Oliver Eddie leads twenty in one group toward Idaho Falls while another unit is sent east. City jail is used for military charges and officers extend courtesy.
H Argubright of Ogden has been designated by Senator King for appointment in the Internal Revenue Department. He will serve as general field deputy collector in the three state district of Utah Idaho and Montana under Internal Revenue collector W C Whaley. Argubright has been a longtime Ogden resident and newspaper man with ties to the Salt Lake Tribune. His successor as Ogden correspondent at the Salt Lake Tribune has not yet been chosen.
Judgments in four condemnation suits by Utah Power & Light against property owners in western Walter County grant rights of way for power transmission. Defendants received small sums in several cases, including 170 for Hir and Mrs Selman, 36 for Defries, 550 for Joan Potter and Godelia Painter, 460 for Nicholais Perucea and Maria Perunca, 13 costs, and 900 for Peter and Eamner McFarlind.
William McGlone of Willard was bound over to district court after a trial in Trigham City on a meat charge. He fled before the trial date, was arrested in Ogden while boarding an electric car, claiming he had been dismissed, and showed visible surprise upon arrest by Sheriff Zande.
New York stocks opened with few changes amid rail demand, led by Alaverpzo to gain 1402 points in early trading. United States Steel rose further while other majors held firm as traders watched copper and equipment shares.
Financial markets show gains in rails and utilities with bonds and Liberty bonds quoted. Kansas City Livestock market reports lower cattle receipts and varied hog and lamb prices. Chicago and Omaha hog bids softer. local Ogden cattle and sheep listings reflect steady to higher prices for choice steers and lambs.
Chicago Dec 28 corn prices edged lower influenced by news that the board of trade directors barred further trading in the December option. Tight supplies threatened deliveries on December contracts, causing cautious trading and a downward tilt in prices.
Amid bullish sway day to day, December liquidations weighed on Meats and Provisions. Prices moved from 1.25 to 1.26% in January and May contracts. Weakened by heavy HOR receipts, the market closed lower with cautious sentiment overall.
Quoted private wire sales on the Salt Lake Stock and Mining Exchange show activity across numerous names. Antelope Stay, Albion, Rexall, Lehi Tindle, Silver King, Sioux Con, West Toledo, Zuma, and many bank and industrial stocks appear with prices and volumes, reflecting a busy trading day in Utah securities.
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