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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1919
Page
6
May 13 reports from Vain Spain say warehouses with two miles of granaries were destroyed yesterday. In Trycan Afaracco two aviators were killed when their plane fell Monday. Both men were captains in the Spanish army.
Tier J W Elyslop of the Church of I rel Shepherd will be one of the speakers at the twelfth annual Episcopal convention. Services will be held in Salt Lake tomorrow and Thursday with Bishop F J Touret of Glenwood Springs as moderator. Thursday morning program includes topics on the Provisional Concordat between Episcopal and Non Episcopal Clergy and the Rural Problem in Utah.
Ogden stake religion class to hold commencement exercises Sunday at 2 o'clock in the Tabernacle. Several hundred children expected. Work of the re halin class to be demonstrated. Officials from Salt Lake and stake authorities to attend along with local leaders and spectators. Public invitation extended to all families.
Under state law the city recorder Wey J. Critchtow has been appointed clerk of the court. The first act in his new office is the appointment of M. Fulton as deputy clerk and Miss Harriet Mar berger as deputy clerk and stenographer. The recommendations were approved by the city committee on June night.
Fragment of an old naval dispatch notes a battleship off Delaware Capes with a crew aboard. Governor Peter Norbeck and a welcoming committee are stated to be present to greet the ship upon arrival.
Tacoma school board unanimously approved a monthly raise for teachers with lower paid staff getting 20 dollars and higher paid teachers 15 dollars a month if voters approve a four mill property tax increase on May 17. The move follows previous denial and comes as teachers form an organization and threaten federation affiliation to pursue wage demands.
Seven balloons testing the naval flyton field Sunday afternoon made safe landings along the Atlantic coast. The Claveland entry Sherwin-Williams balloon flown by Lieutenant Richard Towarth landed five miles south of Wilkingburg, Ia after being fired upon. The Gookyear balloon carrying C. W. Selberling landed near Millporoned, Nel. Other balloons landed at various sites in Delaware, New Jersey and Maryland. Snow and low temperatures delayed final results. winner to be announced after night cards are received.
An advertisement from Rivergenes Laboratories promotes Poslam ointment for eczema relief. It claims quick soothing of itch and inflammation and urges readers to request a free sample by mail. The copy touts skin improvement and daily use benefits.
Washington reports that American shipyards may accept contracts for foreign account without hindering the building of the American merchant marine. The decision, transmitted to the AW TRI, reflects a policy shift during the Wilson era toward foreign ship contracts.
Ten homing pigeons are to be trained for the fire service across ranger stations in the Mareade Hanenak reserves. Birds will carry messages from fires to nearby stations at Oak Ridge, McKenzie Bridge, and Reserve. If a larger force is needed, pigeons will be released with a message directing crews to the scene.
Delegates Touled Rivers and Royal Tonal returned from St Louis after a ten day trip as organizers of the American Legion. A speech urged nonpartisanship and warned members about political entanglements. A temporary constitution was adopted guiding the league until next November, with nationwide affiliations to follow. The convention urged deportation of conscientious objectors and aliens avoiding service. Wood, son of Gen Loomis Wood, served as secretary of the temporary organization.
A survey starts at Eugene Oregon on May 4 to investigate a possible single valley project. Dr D W Smal of the University of Oregon leads the study under the state Bureau of Mines direction. The survey covers both sides of the Willamette Valley and extends northward over the summer.
Washington reports contracts for at least 300 modern airplanes to be awarded to American manufacturers under plans by the Army Air Service. Secretary Baker asked for consideration as seven types approved by the service represent advances in aviation science. The list includes the Lever observation, Hoenig monoplanes, Thomas Marse scout, G-809-A tonnte er, Voight training plane, Marlin Day bomber, and the Ordnance-Engin eer pursuit plane.
Legal notices announce alias summons in Weber County Utah district court. Cases include Myrtle Jackson versus Mr Jackson seeking divorce and custody, with twenty to thirty day response windows and a demand for dissolution of marriage. Also McKain versus McKain seeking divorce, with similar deadlines and general relief. Bids invited for school toilet additions at Farr West and Hunters schools, sealed bids due May 16, with certified checks required and board reserves right to reject bids.
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