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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1918
Page
3
Ogden column reports varied items from West Ogden Floral Co and Royal Red Cross drives to local marriages licenses, building permits, and enlistments. It notes factory subscriptions, a free dance, a new city secretary appointment, and civic notices including street improvements and legal filings amid wartime thrift efforts.
William Park and his companions arrive by Southern Pacific train No 6. Police and sheriff arrest Park after recovering a satchel with whiskey and wine. He claims not drunk. arraignment Friday morning with bail set at 60 dollars. Deputy sheriff and depot officers facilitated the capture. Park left the train before discovery.
Stuart Walker, a professional pedestrian, began a cross country trek from Los Angeles to Ogden Friday as part of a massive sixb Hog tile hike. The mid aged man with long white hair claims to have crossed the continent three times and to have walked from New York to New Orleans. He has earned medals for his feats and says he has also walked considerably in Rangone.
Red Cross district drive reports show a total of 6 071 30 with pledges of 1 958 13 and cash 4 274 55 exceeding the 5 000 goal by 1 (typos in source preserved as interpreted). Eight women led the campaign across Ogden with extensive worker support.
Obituaries and funeral notices list Mrs. Sarah EB. Tamme of Tromstan Texas died at Dee hospital after travel mishap at age 78. Mrs. Tamme to be buried in Los Angeles with daughter. Also noted are services for Mrs. Sarah Child of Riverdale with viewing and burial in Ogden. Hyrum King obituary announces age 31 with survivors including wife and eight grandchildren. Oliver Timus death at 12 years noted with services in Kirkendall chapel and Evanston interment. Deler Nordquist funeral planned for Friday at 2 pm in Lynne ward with interment in Ogden City cemetery.
In a morning raid Deputy Brown and the Ogden City Police intercepted bootleggers near the Ninth Street crossing. Two quarts of liquor were found in a vehicle during a search. An arrest followed after officers traced the liquor to a missing man later identified as the suspect.
Timotro Marana and Pedra Radri Piles were arrested today by Cenines Uront and Wontten charged with draft evasion. They are both 19 and 23 years old. They will be held for examination to determine their status with regard to the draft.
In Ogden river incident Judge Barker fined Wheelwright and Broadbent ten dollars each for fishing out of season. Both admitted guilt. Wheelwright asked leniency for Broadbent, noting his five year hiatus and his war-duty status, while Broadbent worked briefly for Wheelwright and sought a trout for his mother. The judge warned violators to respect fish and game laws or face harsher consequences.
A prayer service is planned for tomorrow morning at 11 in the Sixth Ward meeting house. The program includes songs, instrumental selections, solos, a reading, a speech, and a benediction, with participants such as W. S. Wright, Prof. Marrels, Robert Greenwell, Dr. J. Dwight Undine, and Cora Restus.
Government requisitions 25 percent of the local pea and tomato pack, with 15 percent already contracted. The outlook is strong for a better than normal crop, giving farmers in Utah hopes of a favorable season.
Packing House Employees union No. 229 and Meat Cutters No. 647 held a large dance at the Old Eagles ball on Wadson avenue with about 200 attendees. Lilling Thatcher orchestra provided music and net receipts were donated to the Red Cross. Visiting locals from Toratella and BucEatella were present. Mira Truth won a school oratorical award and received a four minute speaker certificate from government. Daughters of the Pione reorganized in North Ogden with Mrs René Rachdad named captain in a pleasant meeting.
Daughters of the Pioneers invite all captains and members to Friday May 31 events. The program includes opening exercises, a talk on community service, and readings by Mrs. Sorrell and Mrs. Bertha Jiness. Marion Johnson and Thy live helpers assist in organizing.
Mrs Dora Hoather urges ALS members and captains to attend the meeting. Daughters of pioneers not in the organization are asked to join, along with the general public.
Drama club will gather Saturday afternoon June 1 at 2 30 in the Maids and Matrons club hosted by Mrs James DeVine and Mrs Gea Williams King. Reading by Mrs Joseph H Ryans and Miss Ida Anderson.
Tomorrow evening the pupils of Mrs J Foster Ferrara present a piano recital at the First Congregational church. The program features Mary Woolley dramatic reading, Estha Irons dance, Elizabeth Mullick dances, and Schönman and Kreisler pieces. Also noted are a Beethoven selection and a Schumann work, with Beatharry on flier style references.
The Southern Pacific ball club of Ogden will face Horsley team of Salt Lake at Glenwood park tomorrow at 3 p.m. Roy Stone manages the SP squad with Harry Greenwell as captain and expects a Salt Lake defeat. The U P team also plays the U S C team at Glenwood on Sunday, June 2.
The city complex ion held a shorter session this morning transacting routine business. City Auditor A. F. Larson submitted claims allowed: Park department electric fixtures 25.04. Waterworks department air supplies 16.26.
The Utah Utilities Commission will hear the Utah Idaho Central Railroad petition to raise rates within Ogden city limits. The hearing is set for Thursday June 6 1938 at 10 o clock. The proposed fare remains a straight five cent ticket.
Communication from D. N. McKay proposes purchase of city land south of the South Fork of the Ogden River. Includes all or part of section 6 township 6 north range 3 east. Land area described as half of southeast quarter plus part of the northeast quarter. Offer price stated as 44 per acre. Referred to committee of the whole.
At a Weber academy meeting of scout masters from city and county the Seone Nai lers' association was formed with 5.E Hinckley elected president. Nearly all fifteen troops of Dif Scouts of America in Weber county attended as organizers aimed to coordinate patriot parades Red Cross drives and thrift sales under one head. The session led by President Hinckley also covered excursion or lending-toat work.
Ralph Raymond Keller and James Gordon Van Namee of Gigden have joined the United States navy. H Debrusa Reichert, an Ogden city registrant, has been granted permission to be inducted into the service at Ely Nav. Reichert is a civil engineer.
Batter/box scores and team note show Maran Henry Krueger and Washington lineups. Scores reflect a 2 to 4 finish with Ronton and Tinttersea contributions. Harper Ainslie Mays Schang appear in the roster as batters and fielders.
Births reported to the city department include Ray and Toga Ghaw West at 23 Cert Street on May 27, two boys. Dunbar and Nora Faulkner Wh aon at 823 Washington Avenue on May 2, a girl shares the page. Herbert and Beatrice Nye Toth at 2726 Madison Avenue on May 28, a girl.
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