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The Ogden Standard-Examiner from Ogden, Utah • 10

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a am 1 10 THE OGDEN STANDARD-EXAMINER THURSDAY EVENING OCTOBER 5 1944 Weber College Girls Announce Fall Frolic TWMC to Handle Editors Attain High Honors Laior Crisis Ogdcn City on Its Flame Force Voters Receive Convenient Sign-Up Centers Weber county commissioners today formally adopted a resolution designating days and hours for special registration centers for eligible voters who -are unable to register in their own district dur Firm-By-Ptfrn Harvey -Rich local rhanger of the war manpower comitiisson told a group of Ogden empjterer late Wednesday afternoon WMC will handle the present hboi crisis on a firm-by-firm basts to Jay Stevens of San Francisco chief of the fire prevention bureau i Underwriter Association of America and an expert in fire department organization highly commended Ogden city on the type of I i I 't-- if I ''-J ing hours set aside lor that Dur- reduce ftardships and inequities tv a minimum The meeting in thf Utah Power auditorium was tiled by the chamber of commerce for a discussion of the federai direct- tive draining some manpower from non-essential industry to supply war priority labor requisitions Opinion Cited The consensus among employers' was that civilian industry in Og- -Alia 1 '4 pose Special centers will be established at the Labor temple 263 Twenty-fifth the joint freight office Twenty-fourth and Wall at 109 Twenty-fifth and at four locations at Washington Terrace in south Ogden Special registration dates are Oct 5 6 7 and 9 and Oct 20 21 23 24 26 27 arid 28 Hours are from five to eight It was pointed out that a potential vote of from two to three thousand at Washington Terrace made the four registration centers necessary Sam Tbmlinson Hadley and Doty were appointed registration agents at the freight depot A committee of Negro voters who requested the registration center at 109 Twenty-fifth asked that agents there be appointed under direction of LuEtta Wilson Attention of the commission was called to the fact that a number of colored people are employed with the railroad and various government plants and that their long hours prevent them from registering in their own voting precincts at the time designated by law aen and its immediate vicinity has reached a rock-bottqm basis in the matter of manpower and that to take "more male employes from the firms endangers the organizations Mr Rich agreed that he out-' look is grave and he in ted the employers tq confer with lim one py one at his office sd that a detailed study of each Organization can be made to determine whether any male empiofes may be released for nrioritv temDlov- men comprising the personnel of the fire department Mayor David Romney disclosed today Mr Stevens was invited by the city commission to make a survey of the department Mayor Romney said Principal Points After a completejsUidy including personal interviews Nvitb department personnel he made the following recommendations Appoint ah assistant chief appoint a full-timei fire marshal and provide for transportation inaugurate an up-to-date training program with drill tower and classroom: provide for appointment of a-' sufficient number of lieutenants to have an officer for each piece of equipment at all times establish a system of files and a journal so as to have a complete record of all activity of the department at all times provide for manning the ladder truck see thai the entire department is placed in uniform and plan to send key men to other progressive cities to study modern fire fighting methods Mr Stevens recommended the appointment of Capt Clyde Peterson who was high ranking man in the civil service examination given for the position as assistant fire chief Chief Owen A Owens and the city commission accepted the recommendation and Capt Peterson's appointment was confirmed today General Session Later Mr Stevens met with men of the department in a group ses- CAMPUS SCENE This bit of symbolic posing on the Weber college campus Is intended to call attention to the college girls' frolic Friday afternoon Shown are some of the leaders (lower row left to right): Melba Barker Pat Critchlow Miriam Macfarlane Ellen Dame (standing) Mary Jean Schott and Merrill Watkins i lllllTlll- rffl Picnic Will Open Officer Visits Ogden After 29 Months in Australia Day's Activities SUCCESSFUL Ann Bailey (left editor and Theressa Ecken-brechf! associate editor of the 1944 Ogden high school yearbook "The Classicum" have received word from the National Scholastic Press association that the yearbook has been awarded an ail-American honor rating Tolume Receives Excess Points Opening Dance Set By 0 II Mr Rich says his office'has immediate requests to 5000 workers In answer to a question Wr Rich said that ifthe- absence rate could be reduced in civian and war employment Hhe ef fed would be to relieve theXmanpoVer situation considerably Some bf those present seemed to belief there were too many layoffs bt essentia! workers for frivolous WaSons One employer suggests that more elderly men recen ng old age assistance or old age Wnefits should be induced to take employment Report Probed Mr Rich related that a lommit-tee recently investigated reports of mal-utilization of woi leers at military depots and fouJd that good management was the rule- Ralph Duvall president of the chamber presided at the meeting Fj eldsted -secretary cescribed the worrisome situation fating employers in view of the hiavy demands for workers 1 Word has been received from faculty advisors are as follows: the National Scholastic Press asr Editor Ann Bailey Associated sociation that the 1944 Ogden high Editor Theressa Eckenbrecht school yearbook "The Classicum" Copy Editor Earl Slack Circula-has been awarded an All-American i tion Manager Carol Kaull Adver-honor ratingr This is the fourth 1 tising Managers Donna Grpse and tim in the tfast five years that a Faire Jones 'Art Managers Nellie sion at tne -central ie siduuu and outlined his recommended changes It was during this meeting" that Mr Stevens who in the course of his Work has made surveys all over the nation of fire departments commended Ogden city for the high type of men it Classicum has won the award the Mae Hodgson and Nancy Lucas highest obtainable in the yearbook I Chief Photographer Douglas Hoop-field er Editorial Advisor Thorn- employs in the department 'l have not met or interviewedThe minimum score this year for ley Business Manager Leonard the course of my work" MrJ'the rating was 1329 points and the Robbins Advertising Manager Joe Stevens said "a higher type ofXOgden book had a score of laao Uyer Fnotograpny Aavisor uavia One of the first reserve officers from Utah to take training in the army's armored forces during the present war Lieut Coir James L-Patterson accompanied by his wife is now in Ogden The colonel is on a 21-day leave For the past 29 months he has been serving in Australia Mrs Patterson came here from Kansas City Mo to meet the colonel They are former residents of Ogden Previous to entering the service Col Patterson was marketing specialist department of agriculture stationed at the Livestock Exchange building A reserve officer in thf- cavalry a lieutenant-colonel he was called into active duty nearly four years ago He first served at Fort Knox Ky then trained at Fort Hamilton Brooklyn and froms there was sent overseas Mrs Patterson has been in Kansas City for the past two years with relatives i A son Jack Patterson is now chief tank inspector ordnance! depot Billings Mont He is a graduate of Ogden high school and attended the University of Washington Col Patterson will make a short visit to Billings before the expiration of his leave after which he expects to be stationed some-ii where in California 1 men thatf is employed by Ogden fAs a result of the achievement Miller and Art Advisor city in itsl'fire department' A feminine frolic be enjoyed by the coeds of Weber college Friday The program will be as follows: At twelve noon freshmen girls will picnic with their respective counselors in Monroe park At two freshmen and sophomores will gather on the campus and five teams will be formed with the coed counselors acting as co-captains Kickball volleyball tennequoit hit pin and dodge ball will be played by each team The team piling up the most points will be awarded a prize At the conclusion of the games refreshments will be served This party is an introduction to intermurals sponsored by the Women's Athletic association The activity is held every Friday at two The purpose is to "find a sport for every girl and a girl for every sport" Tournaments are featured between different organizations of the school and at the end of the year the winning team's name is inscribed -on the traveling trophy With the lack of men's varsity teams intermurals has become the sponsor of competitive sports at the college A A officers are Merrill copies of the dook win De circu- Anaeim lated throughout the and Editor Bailey will leave soon to Hawaii to member schools of the pursue university work in Mexico A giving Ogden much I City Associate Editor tEcken-favorable publicitty brecht is now attending Weber The' heads of student staffs and' college i i 1111 Ogden High School News Notes Editor: Bonnie Brian The opening dance will be held in the gym next Saturday at nine This is a 'get-acquainted 'social and everyone is urged to attend and meet new students and teachers socially Student body cards will be honored Kim Karter Ogden high school activities are in full swing again The football season has already begun the Pep club is learning drills and the school as a whole is getting down to regular lines of study The German Spanish and Art guilds met and organized this week School committees have been selected and the remainder of the school organization will be under way next week Lois Godfrey Student directors have been elected by all the girls' gym classes to lead the activity for the year The girls were chosen for their ability personality charm and dependability Leaders for the five classes are Jean Binnie Karma Hirichcliff Navine Williams Georg-eanne Hedges Carma Baggs Donna Richards Marilvn Mills Jane Ann Slater Connie Reid and Ruby Ann Webb A high standard has been maintained by student directors of past years and their work has added pep and promoted much enthusiasm in gym work Donna Baker ill 1 ly JL UHU 1 1 Award at Retreat Ceremonies Road Crash Lieut Col Patterson Rulienstcin to Play Friday Arthur Rubinstein famous pianist will be featured" "in a concert at the Ogden high schoil auditorium Friday evening at eight as the first artist on th? Ogden Community-Weber College Concert association program for tiis season i His program will be as follows: Sonta in Minor Opus 57 (Ap-pasionata) Allegro Assai Andanta con moto and Finale ry Beethoven Ballade in A Fla' Op 7 Berceuse Op 57 Two Etifdes and Scherzo in Flat Minor Chopin Prelude A Minor Ondine Claude Debussy Polka Dmitri Shostak- ovich Lamaja el Ruiseior Enrique Granados Triana iaac Al-beniz 3 William A Pettit 18 Roy and Rex Wilf ord Price 32 No 4 Ogden had been released by sheriff's officers today under $5 bail- each after their arrest on charges of failing to yield the right-of-way The two were involved in an automobile accident Wednesday at eight-twenty just north of the Riverdale viaduct According to Jack Moss state patrolman who investigated cars driven by Price traveling south and Pettit going north collided when 'Pettit at- tempted to pass another car Moss said apparently both were riding thf center of traffic line Damage to the cars was estimated at $500 Pettit' car went off the west side of the highway traveled about 150 feet and ended up in a diich Price's car went 100 feet off the east side of the Young People in Parade Tonight About 400 "young persons are expected to participate in a parade heralding the opening of a Democratic rally" tonight at seven-thirty at the Weber college auditorium at which Helen Ganagan unopposed candidate for the senate from California will be the principal speaker The line of march will be from the Democratic headquarters 2530 Watkins president Melba Barker- miermurai manager jsaien Dame secretary and Mary Jean Schott reoprter Assisting these officers with this frolic are the officers of the Association of Women's Students Pat Critchlow president and Miriam MacFarlane vice president The officers request that all girls attend these affairs Training Set for 'Grey Ladies' The second group of hospital and recreation workers better known as the "Grey Ladies" td train at Bushnell general hospital BrighanS City will meet at seven4 thirty Friday in the officers conference room above th4 post exchange at the hospital to hear their initial orientation lecture! About- "25 of the 75 women who have volunteered for the course are from Ogden Mrs Nora Downey Bushnell field director for the Red' Cross said Members of the Red Cross hospital staff and Red Cross chapter executives will be present at the first session15" -'J Specific training of the volunteers will be undertaken by professional members of the Red Cross staff at the hospital The POR RENf OR sale Hospital Beds Vheel Chairs Crutches Bdside Tables etc RELIABLE 2276-84 Wash Blvd' Official Hurt in Plant Accident Bail Forfeitures In city court today RSmilh 46 of 787 Thirtieth forfeited $10 bail using obscene language and $1 improper parking Edward Stamey 40 of 1374 Kiesel forfeited $5 light violation and Wil-for Siminsler 33 of 1972 Washington and "Mr Wayman" 42 Roy each forfeited $1 bail improper parking 5 Banquet Enjoyed By Local WCTU The Women's Christian Temperance Union met Wednesday at the home of the persident Mrs Russell on Fowler A banquet was served to fourteen of the members at 1:30 The hostess being assisted in serving by Mrs Noomam At the business meeting following a unanimous vote of thanks to The Standard-Examiner Was passed for its generosity in the matter of space during the recent state convention A letter from Mrs Flewel-ling now of Seattle who was for many years a devoted member here was read in which she expressed her love for every member here A short program was given dring which Mrs Russell read "The Comparative Cost of the Liqupr Traffic With Other Retail Expenditures" The cost was amazing compared with other industries and was from authentic sources and was larger than the united costs of public education automobiles (new) meat dairy products building costs and church contributions being over Steve San Meeteren of 3150 Madison superintendent of the Utah Canning Co plant at 2915 probationary period covers 25 Washington to Twenty-fourth and up Twenty-fourth to the auditorium 1 Young people who will participate in the march are affiliated with various social clubs The parade will include a- 16-piece band and three conga lines to be led by Bob Preece Clyde Parker and Donna Wilkinson Presidents of social clubs which will participate in the procession are Marion Stevens Jean Marshall Marian Smith Bob Preece Clyde Parker Art Webb Tom Hadley Janet Brangham Carol Spackman LaRae Anderson June Brewer Louise Mueller Dnna Wilkinson and Gayle Sutton Women Democratic leaders were to meet Miss Gahagan in Salt Lake this afternoon upon her arrival by plane She will be taken to Democratic headquarters here and will join the parade to the college auditorium The public is invited to attend Pacific was taken to the Dee hos pital for treatment of injuries re AIR MEDAL PRESENTATION Above right Lt Col Vernee Halliday representing Hill field commanding officer presents the Air Medal to William Davis for his son Sgt Wayne Davis held prisoner in Germany Left to right: Mrs Milton Hatfield daughter and Mrs Davis i Air Medal Presented Parents Of German-Held Prisoner i I HSTMCTOH-: training hours Mrs Downey explained with the current course ending early in November Among the services to patients extended by the Women include shopping playing games visiting writing letters helping with patients assisting with flowers sewing and musical activities The first group of "Grey Ladies who now have completed nearly i' rr To) kit? The Air Medal was awarded last4representing the base commanding a year service at Bushnell have officer Accompanying Sgt Davis' ceived at seven a today in a gas explosion in one of the boiler units at the plant Baker plant manager reported Mr Barker said the fire under the boiler was going and the steam was up when one side of the brickwork blew out while Mr Van Meeteren was working near by Cause of the blast has not been determined it was explained Mr Van Meeteren sustained bruises from flying bricks and a cut on the herd which required several stitches to close but his injuries are not believed to be serious it was reported The boiler unit was one of several in the plant and while this part of the equipment will be out of-commission for a time processing work at the plant was resumed without delay Mr Barker added won nign acclaim from Col -Robert Hardaway commanding officer of the hospital and other members of the Bushnell professional medical staff for their work with the patients many of Wednesda yat retreat rites Hill field to Mr and Mrs William Davis of Ogden who accepted on behalf of their son Sgt Wayne Davis air corps now a prisoner of war in Germany Capt Elmer Sorrels base special information officer announced whom are battle casua'ties from mm IE The presentation was made by overseas areas Volunteers from Ogden Logan Brigham City and Tremonton were in the first group while women from the first three cities compose the present class i parents were their daughter and son-in-law" Mr and Mrs Milton Hatfield and friend Robert Shep-pard I Troops participating in the! ceremonies were the 4135th AAFt Base Unit and the 708th AAF Bancf commanded by Maj Benjamin Anderson The citation accompanying the medal is as follows: "For exceptionally meritorious achievement while participating in sustained bomber combat operations over enemy occupied continental Europe The courage coolness and skill displayed by this enlisted man unnn tho Lt CoL Vernee Halliday AC 10 billion dollars for an article that is not only useless but also injurious and the cause of much crime The banquet feature of the meeting was given in honor of Mrs A Wycoff who with her husband will leave soon for Arizona to make their home She has been an active member of the here and will be greatly missed She was presented a gift from the union Veteran Actor Dies HOLLYWOOD Oct 5 A career of nearly six decades on the stage and screen was closed today with the death of Harry Beres-ford 81 actor who immortalized the role of Clem Hawley in Don Marquis' "The Old Soak" WANTED Young Lady 17 Years or Over as Popcorn Attendant Afternoon Hours Apply Paramount Theatre Plane Causes Fire Truck Drivers (light) Plumbers Steam Fitters Laborers Sheet Metal Workers Protective Firemen 3 BOISE Oct 5 (AP) The Ada county sheriff's office reported today that a roaring brush fire about 10 miles east of here along the Boise river last night was caused by an army plane which crashed in the rugged country iCC crct upon himself the Baths and Massage Colon Irrigations X-Itay Service Spinal Distortions Corrected THE JONES CLINIC 22 Lewis Bid- Ogden Utah Phone 6301 Graduate lady operator In attendance tt -i rinea iorces of United States" Shaving Cream Spread On Biscuit Is Delicacy to Arab BWTTE Mont Oct 5 (AP) Lieut CA McEver of Antonio Texas an army flier asked to describe the outstanding incident of his army career replied: "Once in French Morocco I watch'ed an Arab on a tram He was eating a K-ratiori biscuit sand-wich-f-with a tube of American shaving cream as the spread" 104 G3APPY Attractive wages 54-hour work week time and a' half for work in excess of 40 hours Living quarters for employes A Company Representative Will Interview Applicants Thursday Friday and Saturday Doctors Knoiv Enjoy the beauty and lifetime satisfaction of genuine oak floors Install them yourself right over the old flooring Average Room Costs Only $2700 Select Commercial Oak square foot 100 3sxVz Mixed No 1 Commercial Oak square foot 130 ORDER flOW October 5 6 and 7 TRANSPORTATION ADVANCED i FOR CHRISTMAS And prescribe only those drugs That arrest disease and promote health We carefully and correctly compound their prescriptions $135 A Wonderful Gift for Children Equally £njeyed by Adults vertffflm Anyone presently employed in essential industry or who leaved Mil 15 Ctfltt Htm Imivmid Ok- H9 Bloclj in lour bright color FOUBUILDER 01 o) dr cttlSi mntuvr pHrnt t)y Hckt(J Hr4c4iv Ufl A 11 -r rw wi rut rr U5ive Pharmac1 loci i wi HHKlWtffttddTumMnfl essential work to apply will not be considered-: v- ''V Var Manpower Commission Employment Service 2620 Washington Boulevard (i I 4 1 lDHIildt 1 2412 WASHINGTON AVE onv Stl Wv rt nd yw U4 tiK chd wwy 0 1470 AveJPa 9743 IJAPPY TUMBLING BLOCItS 719 American Bldr Seattle 4 Wash.

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