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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1919
Page
10
A garbled OCR page lists diverse local items from Ogden areas including Red Cross activities in February, a fine for Volker Lumber Co. over a foul odor, marriage notices, legal suit updates, hotel and dining openings, school plans, and millinery travel notes. Names, addresses, and scattered dates appear amid miscellaneous ads and notices.
Mrs. Lee, owner of the Fancy Goods shop with Stratford Millinery in Washington Avenue, will relocate to 245 Washington Avenue. The former Teewel Tea Company site will be remodeled for occupancy around February 1.
The city council discusses a $300 expense for influenza epidemic measures during the crisis. Officials describe costs as administrative and a public health effort to prevent further spread.
George William Doss, 17, aka George Colveen, admitted a spree of burglaries and purse snatchings across Ogden Salt Lake and Murray after escaping a state industrial school. He described stealing cars and goods, breaking jail, and a hotel stay before capture by A J Lestmark and Detective Jensen.
The Cozy presents Carmen of the Klondike described as a smashing Northwest big picture. It exceeds Flame of the Yukon in scale and impact. Big Bill Hart stars in Hell's Hinges tomorrow for the final Cozy showing.
Funeral services for Kise Peterson were held at 10, officiated by W. W. Rawson, with Misalle Norgeth gang two solos and speakers L. C. Williamnan and Bishop Rawsco. Interment at Ogden city cemetery. W Warren Elmver’s services set for Sunday at 2 at 208 Thirty-fourth Street, Bishop Tanner presiding. The body rests at the home tonight and Saturday until the funeral. Mrs Viazel Pincock Childs funeral on Sunday at noon at the residence in Homper.
The local Civil Service Commission reports a Navy call for expert boiler makers to staff Norfolk Virginia navy yards. Recruits will be appointed at a maximum eight hour day rate of 6.40 with transportation provided, for a six month minimum commitment.
The message from Mayor Brownlig of Ogden City discusses a proposal dated November 23 proposing a memorial arch and bridge over the River boulevard to connect streets and boost traffic, with remarks on site location and synergy with a future river boulevard project. It also advocates a joint city and county building to house administration.
Carl Allison states Ogden is growing and must build for the future. He notes Sperry Flour plans a local branch and developing packing industries as signs of prosperity. He urges citizens to back youth recreation and a memorial to support clean, healthful amusements and public facilities. He calls for a county city plan to advance drainage and business blocks.
Maude Warner faced a charge after a $23 rent payment check bounced. Ogden police filed the case, a Salt Lake City court dismissed it on County Attorney Bates's recommendation, and she was arrested then returned to Cache Valley to answer the charge.
Hat teries A and Fink artillery units prepare to march through Ogden to Salt Lake City for a public welcome in influenza caution. About 600 troops will form a line of march with artillery and regimental bands, guided by Col. Webi and Lt. Leroy Moore. The event also notes Nazimova in Eye for Eye at the Utah Theatre.
Judge A W Agee voices strong support for a joint city and Weber County courthouse and a memorial building for World War I veterans. He condemns delays and calls for a combined structure with auditorium and educational recreational facilities to benefit youth and city administration. He urges quick action to improve government workspaces and community facilities.
The United States Civil Service announces a examination for a male unskilled laborer to fill a custodian vacancy at Ogden post office. Wages are 66 cents per hour. Apply at the post office or from the civil service commission secretary for blanks and further information.
C C Powell discusses postwar naval opportunities for young men at the office he opened with George Halvorsen. He explains Navy and Merchant Marine roles, the Emergency Fleet, and shipping-board work to maintain high crew pay and ship utilization amid peacetime challenges and the push for a powerful fleet.
The Historical Society will meet Saturday January 26 at the home of Mrs Jurmen Canne 2528 Eccles Ave WIL The program topic The Man of the Hog will be presented by Mr Stulwell of Le MAS Frost Improving Mrs Willa in Front of West Treaty First Street improved after a severe cold. St Josephs Rewing Society meets January 30 in church parlour with hostesses Mrs Fred Fis and Mrs Marion Fisher urged to attend.
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