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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1917
Page
3
The Fifth Ward burday event at 7 o clock will feature Dr Jor BE Tanner as speaker. Invitations extended to all members of the 260th Quonins of Heveniles. notices urge prompt copy submissions for the meeting.
In Ogden and Weber County the steering committee's supporters defend the draft public utilities bill. They praise nonlegislature members for crafting the measure and urge independent commission power to regulate gas and electric rates, citing Woodburn Oregon as precedent. The critique warns of executive influence and calls for swift passage amid fuel and power concerns.
Fragmentary OCR notes tell of a woman who sacrifices her life, with a man offering public benefits through an operation. The text mentions Paris, Mme Letras, Utah, and a calendar motif with days and events, suggesting a public or symbolic gesture tied to a theatrical or ceremonial setting. The garbled lines reference Melvova calendar and Venassi plays, indicating cultural listings or advertisements embedded in the report.
Obituaries note the death of McGinley a resident of Cholmet, survived by a wife and two children. Paul Toselter Borgiester dies at home on Quint Avenue, age 38, survived by wife and siblings in Idaho and Utah. funeral at South Ward Chapel followed by city cemetery rites. Helen H Moyes funeral set for tomorrow at Third Ward Chapel, with interment in city cemetery. viewing today and tomorrow morning. sister Notine Moyes, missionary, expected to arrive from West Virginia on Union Pacific train No. 19.
W D Cattwraht, a delivery driver for Ogden Laundry, suffered a temporary injury when the engine bucked as he cranked a machine near Hudson avenue and Twenty Sixth Street. The crank flew from his hand and struck his elbow, causing pale pallor and pain. Dr EP Mills attended and reported no broken bones.
London report from Petrograd via Central News says a Russian squadron sank forty Turkish vessels carrying food to Constantinople. Italian and Turkish vessels were among those attacked during the raid in the Anatolian waters.
Ogden faces a coal shortage as Mayor Abbott Heywood reports thirteen coal cars arrived from the D. & Sh. O. railroad with thirteen more cars to come tomorrow. Residents, schools, and public buildings have scant supplies, forcing officials to hold a special meeting to seek ways to obtain coal. County officers and clerks wore overcoats amid a suspension of Trost oo everything.
Weber County Fara bureau directors set to plan the reception for the round up January 2228 with agricultural agents attending the last two days. Committee reports cover organization, membership, publicity, farm demonstration, livestock breeding, potato improvement, disease control, irrigation, 4H work, institutions and schools, home economics, and other county activities. A Russian war statement from Petrograd notes Romanian front actions and enemy pressure.
Society notes report the wedding of Miss Flora Eccles to Orson J Douglas at the home of Mrs. Eccles on East Avenue. The event featured pink decor, orange blossoms, family attendees, and a reception with gifts. the couple departed for their bridal tour around midnight.
Eastern travelers arrange a land and water itinerary from New York City via the Params canal to California before settling on Morrison Avenue. Mr and Mrs Douglas anticipate a home by late February as a orchestra program includes Hungarian overture and Verdi selections. Mrs Casey hosts a farewell surprise at 24th Street home with Child Culture Club, while Methodist Ladies Aid meets January 18 at the parsonage with Mrs Garver and helpers assisting.
A Friday afternoon gathering at Mrs Downs home on Fourteenth Street included officer reports and the selection of 1917 club officers. Guests Mrs Scott and Sen Shupe attended. refreshments were served by several ladies as the group praised the hostess and helpers. Reverend Father Tierney, visiting from Ontario, is a guest of Father Cushnahan and plans to travel to California for health reasons.
Garland area notes detail a Tuesday card party with Mr and Mrs F Mekinavig and guests the Schneiders and the Orkes. A Monday supper for the Takerdates and friends, Mrs Petterson wins awards at the Seif Culture club. Several residents travel for business in Ogden Salt Lake and Cheden while others visit relatives in Salt Lake City and Draper.
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