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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1917
Page
3
Fraternal orders are invited to the Eagles Grand Opening Ball Thursday night with dancing in the hall and gymnasium. Members from all states are welcome and the event promises social gaiety as a grand fraternal gathering in Ogden.
Former resident Albert Bowman director of the extension work department at Wyoming Agricultural College was in Ogden yesterday. He is a graduate of Utah Agricultural College and once lived in Orden. Stolen items including Nehel shoes a ta z or and other articles were reported to police by W C Johnson of 435 Seventeenth Street. Mrs Nella Ramey Gay wife of EA Way city ticket agent for Denver and Rio Grande and her baby daughter returned home from Boston after Mrs Gay underwent an operation. her health greatly improved. F C Warren a mendicant arrested by Patrolman T J Paine was sentenced to serve a day in jail. Julio Doe, alleged drunk, forfeited $5 ball.
Washington May 9 Steps were taken by the Federal Council of Churches in America behind war program calling for national prohibition, government control and regulation of food, heavy taxation of income and inheritances. A statement will be issued to affiliated churches defining the attitude of the federal council.
Ogden society circles announce a Ward concert tonight at the hall with Elwin Wilkinson and guests including Nelila Parker Spaulding Thomas Paul Parker and Robert Greenwell. The program features instrumental and vocal solos, readings, and a dramatic piece, beginning at 9 o'clock.
Thomas Chierley newly engaged art director of Ogden Pictures arrives from Los Angeles to direct the Temple of Mammon scene set for filming. Brierley, pioneer in American cinema, has built Universal’s first ranch and worked with Mabel Normand. Readily credited as a valuable acquisition as Lillian Walker, George Morell, and John Mower shoot scenes near Glenwood Park and in the village at Glendale.
Ernest Wilkinson was reelected president of the Weber college student body with 199 votes, Mary Woolley won the vice presidency 216 to with Mary Campbell, both as coeds for both offices under pre Viona Agreement. Other officers named include Czar Winters secretary treasurer. Tay Lindsey and Melbourne Douglas competitors. James Letchman master. Melbourne Douglas and Douglas Lelshman athletic manager. Charles Linford president and Lowell Midgen secretary treasurer of the public service bureau.
May 10 marks the Eagles grand opening in their new home with dance in the lodge room and large hall. Special entertainment and refreshments planned. tickets available at the club and U K barber shop at Twenty fourth and Hudson. admission 5 and 10 cents. children free nightly with parents at the Alhambra. program changes today and tomorrow.
Premier Tuan Chi Jui and the cabinet urged the adoption of a resolution declaring war against Germany. The measure was sent to the Mandate committee for Tuesday review. In the Senate, the informal debate sparked a two hour session as opposition opposed war while the cabinet pressed for reorganization and strength.
Notice states that George Halverson, attorney at law, will handle my legal matters during my absence from the city. All affected persons and especially clients should note seating of care in the matter. TOM, Pee Mr. Halverson at one, Wor. Pratt, Attorney at law.
The Twelfth ward earned the highest point total in the Weber MIA pennant contest with 18.67 points per member across activities including reading, prepared public speaking, declamation, dramatic work, debates, and chorus. Ney ward placed second with 7.3 points and Ninth ward third with 7.04. Judges noted Ninth ward’s best male quartet, Fifth ward’s best girls chorus, Twelfth ward’s best ladies quartet, and Clinton ward’s best junior boys chorus.
Help wanted notices list female workers over 16 for factory duties at American Can Do, with vague location hints in Hot Springs and Utah areas. Pay described as food wages. unclear job specifics. multiple scattered fragments indicate hiring for shipping, delivery trucks, and general plant tasks.
The Ogden theatre opened a three day run of The Crab as the concluding episode of the Patria serial. Frank Keenan’s masterful title performance and Thelma Salter’s engaging child acting drive a tale of a rich man broken by love and sorrow. The Patria serial also concludes with the U S troops’ victory, drawing large crowds to a capacity house nightly.
Telegram from Tetrograd via London reports Troops on the western front broke Teutonic lines northwest of Sonne, advancing toward Jenawer. Official statment issued in wartime newsroom.
Advertisement for new plaza apartments offering two room units with sleeping arrangements and standard amenities. Four room units priced at 181.50 per month include gas heat and other utilities.
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