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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1920
Page
5
Yesterday's high reached 52 degrees with a 20 degree low, marking Ogden's warmest spell since November 2 when it hit 54 and a 33 degree low. Forecasters expect only a nominal temperature dip ahead with skies mostly clear and no drastic cold from tonight into Wednesday.
E C Manson, former Ogden railroad official, is named superintendent of the Idaho Mission of the Oregon Short Line, succeeding A B Stevenson. G Bblavis named a representative of the First Guardians of Utah headquarters in Salt Lake. He previously served as superintendent at Helena, Montana.
An official warns Ogden’s census may fall short without immediate action. He cites a floating population of several thousand, including residents listed in California, and proposes organized canvassing districts and large committees to locate unenumerated residents and ensure accurate counts.
State engineers announce five forest road projects in Utah for the coming season. Construction will start in spring on routes from St George to Modena and other routes aimed at opening timber and mineral regions, improving rail access, and linking Salt Lake to Uintah Basin. Additional forest service projects are anticipated as contracts are awarded.
A group of sophomore girls from Normal College toured Holley Milling Plant guided by Mrs Lydia J Tanner. They learned processing steps from flour to baked goods and observed how grains are converted into products.
There will be a live prayer meeting at the First Baptist Church on Wednesday at 7:20 p.m. Talks on prayer will be given by Prof. J. A. Smith on “Prayer for Others” and W. R. Looney on “Wible Example of Prayer.” Wm. Willins will speak on “Prayer and Song” with Mrs. Stay Palmer. Reverend Palmer will give a brief talk on the topic of the evening. An cordial invitation to all is extended.
The Second Congregational church of Five Points holds its annual meeting next Friday at 43 Orlock. Yearly reports for 1920 will be read and constructive arina for the year to come discussed. The minister Reverend Godfrey Matthews reminds all members and the congregation to attend.
Police report multiple recent thefts including a break in on Twenty third Street where Mrs Philp kick was entered during the night and oranges stolen. Items stolen from Mrs Joseph Clark’s home include a rifle two shotguns a College valver a mnemonic wire and a gray suit. A wheel was stolen from Melvin Hartelt in front of the Blaminey office.
A complaint seeks the arrest of W P Drown a driver for the Udon Coal Company charged with cruelty to horses. It alleges he whipped his team while pulling a heavily loaded wagon up a steep Twenty fifth Street hill in front of the Teed hotel. Witnesses say spectators could not gain a grip with their shoes to haul the load.
Mayor dispatches officers to clear snow from sidewalks after complaints from property owners. Reports say some miners faced trouble and were forced to remove snow from near Washington Avenue. Officers urged owners to keep sidewalks in proper condition to maintain safe access.
Paris Texas reports Alexandra Miller and the Ww Premive attended the supreme council session. The meeting discussed Besarabia and Hungary evacuation, with Ure Voivode to be heard later. British and French troops were debated for reduction as the council prepared a decision. Gustave Ador, former Swiss president, met the council to explain neutrality in the League of Nations.
General Hunter Liggett, commander of the First American Army, testified before a House war committee that the Armistice Day advance in the Mense Argonne sector was necessary given two divisions still in position. He praised the overall ceasefire plan, noting units stretched along a 1000 mile front and the difficulty of stopping fighting earlier without changes from Marshal Foch.
In Minneapolis on Jam 20, flour in 48 pound sacks fell sixty cents to sell at 14.24 per barrel. Wheat market activity was cited as the reason for the price drop. A fashion note forecasts shorter skirts in spring with playful regional slang and garbled text following.
Mrs Emma Bergdoll acting on son Grover C Bergdolls advice seeks Edwin Bergdoll who is also a draft dodger to surrender. Emma Bergdoll remains under 10000 bond on assault and battery and conspiracy charges tied to Grovers arrest. An aside notes a Navvard professor claims lunar inhabitants brighter than humans and laments loud talk without substance.
Washington Jan 20 delegates to the Pan American financial conference organized and seated 300 prominent Americans and Latin American officials into subcommittees to study transportation banking and credit issues from a Latin American perspective. Jacob Shimons chairs the transportation group and pledged cooperation with Colombia while Colombia’s finance minister Pompenta Guzman welcomed US assurances amid concerns over tensions with Russia.
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