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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1920
Page
3
Governor Simon Damberger orders May 23 to 29 proclaimed as Forest Protection Week. Local forestry offices report preparations and public campaigns, while Davis County irrigation district talks stall pending developments and a commission report notes a salary increase while action remains uncertain.
In a bustling page of local notices and entertainment, court notes report a fine paid for a traffic violation while other items announce a bill of two feature films at The Standard Theatre and a comedy with Madge Kennedy. The First Congregational church hosts an eight o’clock infusion of Infiment while Pantages promises good shows at Grahouur. A varied bill includes The Yip Yap Yaphankers and a scene with Al Jennings at the Lyceum, along with public notices on forest service hearings and road surveys near Hot Springs.
Meahan, a heavyweight boxer from San Francisco, was in Ogden en route to New Jersey to meet Will Roberts Brennan and Reach. The trip comes amid a west coast stay for game time 2619. A separate report notes George H. Slaker reporting the theft of Ford touring car No 12095 U-30 from in front of the Cozy theatre last night, with three lap robes and an X quilt missing from the vehicle.
Lt Col Baxter explains Weber Club why the government chose Ogden area for a large arsenal. Talks cover ammunition stockpiles after WWI, distribution plans, safety precautions, site selection near Sunset and Ogden, costs, and employment during construction with hundreds of workers. Local boosters discuss land purchases and landowner concerns.
The Wootley attorney fled the district court to recover money on notes for Blark to Hansen Livestock and Keertins pany. Defendants and amounts include Tawi Cox 3700 and 1.0 Matthews 450 with interest. A fine 34 pound baby born to Me and Mia, W. J. Stephens, Jr. is noted with date Saturday March 26.
Spirit of joy and mirth will prevail at Ogden High School tomorrow night as the annual Classically program, organized by Booths, features candy, pop, and treats from each class. Decorations planned by the art department. Miss Blanche Barton to be queen with maids of honor Thelmin Stone, Louise Fisher, Huth Wingree, Ope Fox, Elzabeth Browning, Florence Turner and Alice Beck.
Tacoma dispatch reports James W. Narding proprietor of the Olympus travel began a 40 day jail term for violating the state law on a prior arrest in February 1919. He appealed to the late supreme court which ruled against him.
Donald A. McDonald federal prohibition director for this district reports Aberdeen residents My ml Mra Peter Hermann and Met Miller bound over to the federal grand jury on bootlegging charges. Hermann and Hermans are out on 1090 dollars bail and a new three thousand dollar automobile has been confiscated as a quar carrier by authorities.
In a district court suit Ben Petre seeks 590 from G O Loomis claiming a January loan of 500 owed after a wrestling match in Ogden. Loomis, later described as temporarily demented, was jailed then committed to Salt Lake custody and later to a state hospital. Mrs Loomy suicide followed two days after Loomis was sent away, with friends citing financial worries from the event.
Madge Kennedy stars in A Home Wanted at the Congregational Church tonight at 8 PM Other feature Smutt & Jeff comedy The Prospectors is also listed for the program, offering a mix of stage drama and light entertainment for the evening.
Dainty Shirley Mason draws thousands as she stars in the Fox picture Her Elephant Man at the Utah theater. The romance of the circus thrills Realistic scenes and a strong supporting cast including Albert Roscoe and Harry Herbert accompany the lead. The antic program features Larry Lenton’s The Grocery Clerk comedy.
Lynne Irrigation Co buys a well site at the Intake of their ditches on Canyon road and plans a large pumping plant. Work to start in a few days pending bid let. The project aims to boost water supply for a thriving sugar beet area on the northwest edge of the city.
Funeral services for John Gray custodian of the city hall will be held at Kirkendall chapel Saturday afternoon. The body may be viewed at the chapel from Saturday morning until the time of the funeral. The ceremony will be in charge of Nev. Coil trey Matthews of the First Congregation. Mrs Were Wily Fecce will have services at the No h word meeting house Sunday at 3 oclock. Viewings at the home of Mrs Alle Cate 32856 Adapts agenur. Real estate transfers include William Rowlance to Willam T. Alown part of northeast quarter section 28 township 7 north range J west for $1000. Chives J Humphris and wife to Thomas A Reid lots 21 to 24 Rider's subdivision for $2000. James W McKenna and wife to Guy M Nelson all of lot 11 Fairmont subdivision for $100 down. A Taylor and wife to Byrum S Taylor part of southwest quarter section 33 township 7 north range 2 west for $4. John A Taylor and wife to George F Tryon part of southeast quarter range F west for $1.
About ten inches of snow fell last night, expected to yield one inch of water when melted per forest service expert Boristian. He notes early winter snows require heavy depth for water, spring snows yield more, with six feet on central Litah elevations and little snow in valleys. Snowpack varies by region, with drought fears easing as storm provides normal moisture for southern Idaho and adequate amounts for northern Utah. December snows are tightly packed, likely melting slowly unless extreme heat hits early summer.
A special matinee for children runs on Saturday in Utah offering free admission for all kids. The event promises family oriented fun with activities and a free elephant illusion or feature as part of the afternoon.
Dean W. W. Fleetwood of St Mari Cathedral Salt Lake and former rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd will give the address at the Lenten service tonight at the Church of the Good Shepherd. Rev John Hyslop urges Ogden friends to attend.
The death of Menzies, a Presbyterian missionary in Toronto, Ontario, is reported as occurring while he defended women in the mission from attackers. He grappled a robber as others fired, killing both the missionary and one assailant during the confrontation.
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