The Ogden Standard-Examiner from Ogden, Utah • 11

TigirmrlMffiiriai i rJ Second Section Second Section OGDEN CITY UTAH WEDNESDAY EVENING JULY 22 1942 SECTION B-l Flames Sweep Industrial Property in West Ogden Pastor Plans to Leave for Coast POLICY COVERS TIMBER AREAS Rents in Utah Defense Areas Will Be Put Under Regulation on August 1 COMPANY LOSES EQUIPMENT IN REFINERY BLAZE Flames Attack Plant of Tri-State Concern West Ogden Arrives Safely in South Sea Islands Will Be Stabilized at March I Levels in Three Cities The regional office forest service at Ogden has recently been advised that the War Damage corporation is now prepared to insure standing timber against loss and damage from enemy action and counteraction by American forces Effective July 1 the regulations of are amended to include the following: "Rule Standing timber may be specifically covered provided the application (WDC form No 2) or the schedule attached thereto sets forth separately the description location and amount of coverage of the standing timber to be so covered No limit of coverage shall be applicable The rate for such coverage shall be 15 cents with 100 co-insurance mandatory In any such case the fiduciary agent shall attach to the policy the following form of endorsement: -This policy is hereby extended to cover the standing timber described in the application (and the schedule if any) which is attached to this policy All other terms and conditions of this policy remain This means that private owners of timberland may now obtain war damage insurance at a premium rate of 15 cents per $100 per year without limit It is understood that only timber of merchantable size will be insured Applications will be accepted in all parts of the country by the local agents of the private fire insurance companies Additional information regarding this insurance may be secured through the forest service or from the War Damage corporation Washington or local Insurance agents WRECKAGE Fire raged Tuesday evening at the Tri-State Oil Refining Co plant in West Ogden damaging the refining equipment as shown above A Soderberg president of the company i today said no estimate of the loss is available The Grain Cooperative elevators are seen in the background i I couraging this type of operation because it helps provide urgently needed housing for war workers without using a great amount of material i Residential rents will be ordered cut back and stabilized at March 1 1942 levels in the Ogden-Salt Lake and Provo defense areas ef- Qctive August 1 Price Administra-r LeonYtenderson Wednesday advised regional and state OPA offices Maximum rent regulations will be 1 Issued and the names of the rent directors announced shortly he said The Utah areas are two of 18 more to be declared by August 1 Others In the intermbuntain area include Denver Colo and Las Vegas Nev Announced In April The Ogden-Salt Lake- and Provo defense rental areas were first announced by the office of price ministration on April 28 and the 60-day waiting period before the OPA was authorized to issue a rent ceiling expired June-28 The Ogden-Salt Lake defense rental area Includes Morgan Weber Davis and Salt Lake counties with a total 1 population of 286732 The Provo area includes all of Utah county with a population of 57382 Tenants in the new areas on paying their August rent are to pay the rent which the same quarts Irs were bringing on the maximum date the only major exception being where the quarters have been substantially1 changed by a major capital improvement This does not mean ordinary repair and maintenance but changes such as the addition of a bathroom completion of rooms in the attic or something materially changing the character of the living quarters Two Regulations Two maximum rent regulations will be issued one for control of hotel and rooming house rents and the other for housing accommodations other than hotels and rooming houses i In setting maximum legal rents for rooms In hotels and rooming houses the maximum rent date principle is used with a slight variation Instead of holding all rents to a single date the maximum rent date of March 1 as is done for houses flats and apartments a SO-day period ending on the maxl- dium rent date is used and the taxi'mum rent for any room is the ighest charged during that period Term of occupancy that is by day week or month and number of occupants of any room are taken into account in setting maximum rents for rooms 1 Both regulations call for registration by landlords of all quarters rented or offered for rent before midnight of September 15 Provi-eions for registration in the Utah areas will be announced after the Anderson Jewelry Co Optical Department eye appeal99 Fire partially demolished the refining equipment of the Tri-State Oil Refining Co in West Ogden Tuesday evening and was brought under control by the combined efforts of the Ogden city and Weber county fire departments about two hours after its start The fire was a spectacular one sending huge billows of smoke over the western part of the city Insurance Carried A Soderberg Salt Lake City president of the company reported today the damage was covered in part by insurance but would make no estimate of the loss until a detailed survey can be completed The plant is engaged principally in the manufacture of roofing asphalt for housing projects and construction in the local war industries No gasoline is refined but Diesel oils fuel oils and some industrial oils are prepared at the plant The company reported the blaze started about seven-twenty and calls were made to both fire departments The county unit which had jurisdiction over the situation sent its large truck and set up two lines of hose The city department cooperated and sent its large pumper Outbreak at Vat That the fire was was the county report when it reached the scene It was stated today the fire started at a large vat which was heating tar the tar boiling over and running down the sides of the vat where it was caught up in the flames from the heating fire below The county unit reported the main effort was directed toward preventing further spread of the flames in the direction of two other large vats REPORT LAUDS WEBERBOURSE Commission Commends College on Terminal Program A report from the commission on junior college terminal education of the National Association of Junior Colleges commends Weber college on its terminal courses The commission said that the college during the past year centered its efforts upon the development of terminal courses in art orientation general metals engineering conservation of wildlife cooperative technical program for workers at the air bases chemistry English accounting and a follow-up study of the 1938-41 terminal graduates Experiments and tryouts were conducted at Weber college and workshops were held in the of California at Los Angeles and Berkeley also Peabody university at Nashville Tenn Ten faculty members under the leadership of President A Dixon spent one quarter at one of these institutions developing courses On their return they aided in the revision of the terminal courses at the college The report stated that the other junior colleges of Utah were influenced by this study Considerable aid was given the Northwestern Accrediting association in setting up better standards as another result of this research Next year the college will continue to gather information regarding procedure in the building of courses In terminal education and the criteria for the establishment of new courses The committee directing this study Includes A Dixon chairman Stevenson John Benson A Clarke Ralph Jensen Lorenzo Peterson Davis Clarrisse Hall Hv Handley and Reed Swenson At present A Dixon Anderson Cluster Nillson and A Clarke are at Los Angeles developing the study Neville is continuing the follow-up of terminal drop-out students type of loan it was pointed out is excepted from the regulations restricting consumer credit Also agencies responsible for the conserving of critical materials are en comfort FHA LOANS ON WARTIME BASIS Designed to Provide Housing in War Work Areas Remodeling loans on the FHA plan have been converted to a strictly wartime basis according to an announcement by Gordon Weg-geland state director for the FHA in Utah "The president has declared that existing structures are being counted upon to absorb a large proportion of 1600000 war workers who need Mr Weggeland said Lists New Terms Outlining the new loan terms he explained that FHA emodeling legislation designed to encourage needed war through remodeling and conversion of existing structures to provide homes for workers in war production Mr Weggeland pointed out that the new Title 1 amendment should prove of especial interest in Utah where a serious housing shortage has developed in the designated war production areas The new type of conversion are available in amounts up to $5000 for converting an existing structure into additional living accommodations for war workers "This type of loan with a term which may extend to seven years is of first importance to Utahns because of its direct contribution to the war Mr Weggeland said 1 Cites Examples He cited examples of the type of work which may be done Several rooms suitable for rooming or housekeeping purposes may be remodeled An attic or a second story may be remodeled into an apartment A structure not now a dwelling may be remodeled into a one or multi-family house This REVUE BOOKED AT HILL FIELD Laughter and Is not only the title of the show but is actually what is in store for the soldiers at Hill field on Saturday night August 8 when the new USO camp revue is scheduled to appear at the Ogden air depot The spotlight focuses on Bill Bardo and his versatile orchestra Frank Conville and Sunny Dale two exceptionally funny pantomim Ists and Darlene Walders sensational acrobatic dancer 4 The Bardo band is a complete show within itself Every musician is an accomplished entertainer both on his own Instrument and some specialty And whether the demand is for slow music fast numbers Rhumbas congos or tangos the Bardo band is prepared to deliver the goods Maestro Bill Brdo doubles as master of ceremonies and his wit is as sharp as his band is hot Laughter and is one of the 15 big-time musical revues touring on USO camp summertime Circuit of free entertainment for the armed forces CARL A BERGQUIST To New England Area The Rev Carl A Bergquist pastor' of the Elim Lutheran church and Mrs Bergquist will be honored at a farewell party Thursday evening at eight at the church Mr Bergquist has been called east and next services wil complete his work here party Thursday will be in the form of social and all members oftthe church and friends are invited to attend Refreshments wil be served Mr and Mrs Bergquist will take a vacation in Maine and then Mr Bergquist will assume a pastorate in the New Engand states A new pastor the Rev Frank Johnson of Rock Island HI wil arrive August 1 to take over the Ogden church duties seem -f S' Jf Si A- i Oqdav' Modem scientific Bausch Lomb Glasses are designed to enhance your appearance and to improve your vision when fitted by Dr Zeller registered optometrist Get Guaranteed Bausch Lomb PAUL BERG LUND Tells About Pacific Paul Berglund who left San Francisco on May 23 for Samoan islands arrived safely after a rather speedy voyage according to a letter just received by his parents Mr and Mrs Edward Berglund 2927 Grant Berglund reported: food is fine and the quarters reasonably comfortable The natives are a rather peculiar type and are prone to be easy going and bordering on the side of being lazy The islands are beautiful but would not exchange them for any part of Utah or Mr Berglund is employed by the Pacific Naval Air Base Co Trial on Driving Charge Delayed Justice Alfred Gladwell reported today the trial of David Alma Burt of Salt Lake on charges of drunken driving has been postponed for about two weeks Gladwell said the trial was postponed when two of witnesses could not appear because of work Later it was learned that one of the witnesses a patrolman had left for a vacation and would not be available for about two weeks Burt was released from county jail on $200 bond directors are named and area of fices established Restrain Evictions In the regulations to be issued shortly provision is made for establishing maximum rents where the quarters were not rented on the maximum rent date or have been constructed since the maximum rent date Provision is also made for the restraint of evictions and for prevention of evasion of maximum rents by any means whatsoever Party Planned By Canadian Legion Canadian Legion post No 97 of Salt Lake City will hold a card party Friday at eight in the civic center 544 South Main Refreshments will be served The public is invited The post has been invited to participate in the Pioneer days parade Friday in Salt Lake City All veterans are invited to join In the march The cleaner bag shoulc be emptied after each use for dirt in the bag will cut down the efficiency Never wash the bag Cleaa it occasionally with a brush or beat it When the bag becomes extremely dirty it should be replaced Never pick up sharp metallic objects such as pins nails hairpins etc with your cleaner They may puncture the bag or cut the belt Never jerk the cord from electrical outlet sockets i Keep 'em working! For Service or Repair of Appliances See Your Electric Dealer or Utah Power Light Co 5 At No Extra Cost to You! "WHERE'S SAILOR a THE GREAT LAKES- TOOK A Conc6 £5 a If you too must travel to help America these travel tips will help: (1) Plan tripe well In advance go during mid-week if you can (2) Have your bus agent select schedules 'that are least crowded (3) Get tickets early Limit yourself to one traveling bag if possible UNION PACIFIC STAGES DEPOT 25th Grant Ave Dial 5573 union pacific sTnoe: Cl LA 2449 DR ZELLER Registered Optometrist will ad- r- vise you if glasses are needed only after a careful examination 38 years serving the families in this territory never compromises quality for price get the best at no extra cost to you Tha following Shoo Repair Shops Will Do Closed July 24 and 25 THE GOODYEAR SHOE REPAIR 24th Street EDWARDS SHOE SHOPS 830 Vi 24th Street and 2272 Washington Boulevard THE BOSTON SHOE REPAIR 2353 Washington Boulevard EDWARDS SHOE CLINIC 2560 Washington Boulevard ROYAL SHOE REPAIR 2475 Washington Boulevard CROSBY SHOE REPAIR Washington Boulevard NO MONEY DOWN Pay Weekly si.