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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1919
Page
3
Random references describe parades through Ogden on Saturday evenings with crowds of Casu- als, a photographer in town, and a talk of patriotic services led by Dr. Vey Wer. It mentions soldiers from Salt Lake arriving via Fort Roe gate Wyoming, and local enterprises including Deden Wedding & Repair Co and The Standard office, plus Old papers for sale and a growing Peoples Sugar company in Storonk.
Branela Wood son of Hugh and Mrs. Wood of Oxte is among Utah’s first boys to win the silver palm for selling $1,000 in war savings stamps during the year 1918. He earned two silvers, two bronzes, and a glory medal for his service with the Boy Scouts, selling $2,450 in stamps and securing the medals and palms. The awards arrive and will be presented to Wood shortly at the Scout den salon, with further notes on his division and future convention plans.
An officer in the Army is welcomed back in Ogden with a family reunion. Brother June Clark arranged a depot surprise as the returning soldier, Diedlonant Lean Clark of Company M, 362nd Infantry, travels through town. Family members from American Fork and nearby areas join the celebration with relatives and friends.
The Brotherhood of Railway Clerks S40 holds a regular 7 30 pm meeting at Spodman hall 2429 Washington Avenue. Delegates bound for the Cincinnati convention May 12 to 17 will attend with crucial items on railway workers concerns and plans for the Golden Spike celebration next Saturday. Members urged to attend and support the union and Victory Liberty loan efforts with a strong turnout and reception for visiting delegates.
Soldiers urged to be inline at 9 30 next Saturday morning at the vacant lot of the Peery estate corner Cirnit avenue and Twenty seventh street Weber county units including the Mormon battalion A A Fy Boanish War Veterans and Women of American Patriots will meet on Twenty eighth street forming on the Washington avenue side Parade starts promptly at 10 30 with all units required to go on the minute Inclement weather prompted cancellation of the Loren Farr park dance and party.
An extensive paving petition for Twenty Fifth Street and Taylor Avenue was submitted to city commissioners this morning. The proposal requests portions of property on both sides of the streets for paving work and was referred to the city engineer for investigation after sixteen residents signed petitions.
The Fourteenth Ward of Ogden convened its inaugural session with officials and residents in attendance. Attendees included ward officers elected to preside over meetings, with leaders of the newly formed organization voicing pleasure at the turnout and commitment to rally support for ward activities.
The Golden Spike Celebration will bring many shoppers to Moxe as spring suits arrive and new policies price the department favorably. Prices start at the lowest possible selling point, avoiding end of season sales.
Ogden celebrates Golden Spike events with a large show featuring 300 men and boys in pioneer dress The Daughters of the Mormon Battalion will have a prominent role led by Mrs. William chairwoman and a long list of named officers A brief recounting of the Mormon Battalion’s 1846 47 journey from Council Bluffs to San Diego highlights the longest infantry march in history and its impact on the railroad’s Southern Pacific route.
Obituaries list multiple deaths and funeral notices including Mary Thornock infant daughter of Wilford Thornock and Jane Critchlow Thornock. burial at Ogden City Cemetery. Mrs Johanna Larson’s funeral planned. Rackham family death and services. J H Ferguson funeral. lost item alert and potential wake details. services to be held at various wards and homes in Ogden and nearby locations.
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