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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1920
Page
3
Eleventh ward meeting will feature President Alva L. Scovine as principal speaker. He will deliver an address to the ward’s youth, with the musical program as a highlight. The event is scheduled to begin promptly at 7 o'clock Sunday evening in Coalville.
A Western Market Company store opens at 356 Twenty fourth in Ogden under a modern cash and carry system with renovations completed to welcome patrons. Ogden’s population rose about 4100 per census, with 47 students at the Ogden High School, and Weber Normal College noting a one week break due to staff illness. Other items include local funeral services, a petition for adoption, marriage licenses, and organizational notices from the American Legion and Red Cross.
Sup t B A Fowler and county board defend keeping schools open while urging restrictions on gatherings. They cite past outbreaks in crowds and note closing schools last year did not curb the disease, arguing better ventilation and fewer crowded venues reduce spread more effectively.
Mrs. Mattie Leavitt wife of James Q Leavitt died at their home 482 Twenty fourth street after a week long illness from influenza which progressed to pneumonia. He was in Chicago on business for the Tinh Denning company when informed. Survived by her husband and three sisters. daughter of Mrs Mattie Vogel. Remains taken to Lars kin and Sons Chapel with funeral details to follow.
In a Juvenile Court hearing Judge Sullivan warned of a gang of youths in the Northeast area who placed ties and obstructions on streetcar tracks and pulled trolley wires to stop cars. Two girls who saw the obstructions saved a motorman, and police patrols were stepped up before arrests.
Church notices list services and schedules for several congregations including First Congregational First Presbyterian First Methodist Episcopal First Church of Christ Scientist Seventh Ward Church of the Good Shepherd English Lutheran and related events with ministers, services, Sunday schools and health notices. no evening meetings tomorrow per health board. details cover dates locations and program items.
In Twelfth Ward notices a Sunday 2 p m program with speakers Varasoto Walter Stevens and others at First Baptist Grant Avenue. Local funeral items report Harcombe in Ogden and Mary Watson Abbott in Plain City. deaths include Dorothy Kline and Pearl Jones with Kirkendall Chapel services and West Weber burials.
Gen E A Wedgewood dies at 64 in Salt Lake City after several months illness. World War brigadier general in Rainbow division stationed at Camp Greene N C but did not serve overseas due to disability. Served earlier in Spanish-American War as a private in a light artillery company. Resident of Utah thirty years born in Massachusetts. Also noted as a veteran and former national military board member. Ogden livestock market data follows.
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