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Show UTAH STATE TRESS ASSOCIATION SETTLEMENT i r a!. m My ft y .. r r,.- -. ' A Religious Forces in Ogden Have Unity Ry JOHN EDWARD CARVER The steady normal growth of Ogden as a live industrial and commercial center is matched by the continued development of the many religious organizations serving the varied spiritual desires of a cosmopolitan city. From the first beginnings of the growth of Ogden as a center of influence, the churches of the city have been marked by a unity of spirit that has been a distinct factor in the development of the community life. This has been accomplished by an emphasis upon the points upon which there is agreement rather than upon the conceptions of religious belief wherein there is variance. Ogden, as a city, owes much to this harmonious religious life. It has made possible the strength of a united community, and by the hearty of religious groups in things and causes that matter most, Ogden, as a city, has been enabled to present a united force in attaining desired ends. The unity of the religious forces of Ogden have enabled the local community to advance also along the lines of social and moral standards. Through the interlocking of the members in civic and social club life and activities the community has found a voice for In trends of municipal betterment. these clubs religious lines have been so forgotten that an united Ogden spirit is dominant. The same has been true of commercial and political From time to time as endeavors. need has arisen the moral trend has been supported by a united religious interest. This has greatly strengthened, not only the causes for which support was needed, but also has reacted most favorably to the advantage of the individual churches as well. As in a cord the various threads, so weak alone, become strong when united together, so the many creeds and sects of this city have found their greatest strength in union for desired ends. The religious leaders of the city have strengthened this spirit by giving to their members an - PAGE THREE O V- r - , ji. ' ' p;j v. I GROUP OF TYPICAL OGDEN RESIDENCES example of this fraternal spirit and age of good will and appreciative fa- The percentage of gain in member- cipal of chamber of commerce who are more and inter-de- j the effect has borne fruit in the peace vor from the entire community that ship from year to year has been a pondi nee. more aggrnnve and rmre acme, and progress of the city. will bear fruit for years to come. This constant one, and the rate of growth Realizing that the entire intermoun-tai- n sell sacrif cing in :ho interests of The church life of Ogden naturally parish work is continued by a staff is gi cater than m most cities of like country is and must of necessity ri le tomtom-- , comni un'ies and falls into three divisions of thought. of younger priests who are efficiently population. In matenal progress, the always be an agncultural and live- sc ic nal development than are the Of these, the following of the Church carrying on the wide work in a spirit rtport is encouraging. The Baptist stock section, a great deal of effort is citizens of Ogden. In addition to the in all that makes foi and Methodist organizations are hous- put foith annually by the chamber of interest shown in the devlopmpnt of of Latter-da- y Saints leads in mem- of bership and influence. A distinct the united betterment of the city. The ed in new and modern edifices. The comerce tending tow aid the develop- the intermountam country, the Ogden progress has been accomplished by the two outstanding acivities of the Cah-ol- ic Presbyteiian church has just com- ment of this gicat industiy. Ogden chamber of commerce has a vey deffaith in Ogden are the Sacred pleted expensive improvements, a new has found it very effective to work inite policy in dealing with communimembership of this church along the line of new and admirably equipped Heart academy and the St. Joseph organ has been installed and adjoin- in close lurmcny with the farm bu- ty development, industrial developThe Sacred Heart ing property secured for new needed reau, the eounty agents and the en- ment and retail development. church buildings. The past two years parish school. has seen some of the wards erecting academy is one of the continuing pio- facilities. The Guild hall of the Epis- tire extension departments of the The industrial division of the chamnew houses of worship which, with neer educational centers of the state. copal church provides convenient State Agricultural college in the of the production of bet- ber of eommeice is very active in the their provision for recreational activ- It draws many to its advantages who quarters for the social woik of the of a better undei standing ter livestock and increased efficiency promotion ities advantageously housed in modern are not connected with the Catholic palish. between the retail distributing interfrom and them receives faith in will hearty agricultural development. adjoining amusement structures, ests of this community and the indusequal religious opportunities found in praise for the instruction offered. St. has Agi Ogden trial activities. They are developing developed icuturallj, Commerce school ministers to a large much larger cities. In the erection Joseph institutions fundamentally and entire- a plan for a bettei understanding beof these new chapels and ward build- number of children who can reside at Growth ly for ike puipose of offering mar- tween employes and managers, with a ings, artistic effect has been combined home. keting and grading facilities for the V'cw of increasing the coopeiation of The third group of religious organiwith utility purpose. The beauty livestock and agiieukuial products that must exist between these interALBERT E. BECKER By and spacious convenience of these new zations combine the several organizamtermoun-tai- n ests in order that the in development may produced Reference President edifices tells a story of local prosper- tions of the Christian, Christian Sciis made in this e consistent and The legion. progressive. business is is have the aim men that It Ogdens entists, exceptional. long Episity Congregational, Baptist, case to the stockyards, packing plants industrial division has made a rather of this church to provide in each re- copalian, Lutheran, Methodist, Sev- since realized that Ogden cannot grow and the great giain, milling and feed complete industrial survey of Ogden, ligious ward of the city the best pos- enth Day Advent Salvation Army, out of proportion to the growth of her industry. vhich is used as a basis for iuture sible advantages for their membership Volunteers of America, Presbyterian trade tenitory. This well established and for the purpose of unselfish been has attitude development, Ogdens diof all ages. The wards have been and several organizations of smaller principal in all centers of agricultura thorough understand ng of OjjJens vided that each section of the city groups who are, nevertheless, doing al terntory presents the problem: very definitely expressed in inher , oxition and accomplishments industrially, commeicialiy will have its own local spiritual and efficient service to benefit mankind. What can these centers do to stimulate the principal of good roads in and civically. recreational center. Into this advance There is also a numbr of churches growth and activity in the trade area luiil communities. It has been the The retail merchants division of the building program the individual mem- ministering to distinct groups. Of of such communities or centers? The business men of Ogden, jpiogram of the good roads committee chamber of eommeice has gone a long bers have entered most zealously and these the Japanese Evangelical, and to urge development of roads into the in devc'oping a spuit of cooper given their leaders loyal support. This the two organizations for colored ci- through their chamber of commerce, fanning ections without considera- way among church has sponsored also the two tizens are doing efficient work. Mis- have in a very definite organized way, tion the retail distributing roads affect to such the dueet proposed developments events are outlined and leading humanitarian institutions of sion work in Ogden is being carried assisted Many acon Pi have Ogden proper. may Ogden. The Thomas D. Dee Memorial on by lay workers in other organiza- throughout the intermountain coun- tually all sections of Weber county bi ought to a successful conclusi n on outtions quite successfully. try by active participation financially hospital is probably the most plan. All retail into with roads, aestscooperative Some of these organizations have and morally. This activity has been are topped take pait in these activities wliKh standing memorial to a civic leader in satisfacand the for pleasure mating the state. This worthy institution has more than one field of activity. The the result of response to invitation tion of those who are the fundamental pells greaer service, greatei ever received the support, not only of Episcopalian church conducts serv- from communities effected or through foundation of the ard better underslan ling nation, namely, the Saints membership, ices in Plain City. The Baptist mem- invitation on the part of Ogden prop- f the Latter-da- y retail distributing the among of Ogden. but of the entire community bership sponsors a Sunday school de- er. Communities within Ogdens trade aimer. is of The commerce clamber Ogden facilwell. The as complete partment in West Ogden, and the territory seldom stage community to The Ogden chamber of con uieree ities for physical rebuilding as found Presbyterians maintain a second or- events that do not receive the active pioud of hei record in responding in this building is a testimonial to ganization in the Central Park fel- support of the Ogden chamber of calls fiom sections m the intermoun-ta- 1 as been very active in the athletic this country and the Pacific coast. In development of commum.y. the unselfsh spirit of its founders. lowship in the southern portion of the comerce through a delegation of OgI attribute Ogdens Personally, Weber college, established by those of city. These institutions carry for- dens business men ready to assist dustries and communities in need of the Ogden chamber of splendid record entirely to the type the faith of this church, continues to ward the usual forms of religious ef- and willing to enter into the spirit suppoit from received care- of business men and citizens that commerce have expand its usefulness through the en- fort with a degree of success as of the occasion. The business men of ful considerationalways and investigation, make up this community. Their unto welcome in to this the be in their of students shown number opportunity fully reports city seeking larging and if the requests erit the supnoit selfish, democratic and cooperative atlearning in its several departments. step with the prosperity of the com- be of serv ice to any and all communi- of this chamber of commerce, it is al- titude, coupled with their desire to is school her Cathwork within ties trade The of St. the terntory. The work Sunday Joseph munity. lend a helping hand to all interests outways forthcoming. chamber of the outan nature of the Ogden olic church has ever been of an citizenry Annually, by the I am confident that there is no within the intermountain country, commerce sends a good-wi- ll delegastanding nature in Ogden. The long standing one. The reports from the and efficient service of the late Ogden churches in this line of re- tion into some sections of the inter- community in the United States thac suiely spells success and the future has left an hent- - ligious work have been exceptional. mountain country, preaching the prin has a class of membership in its development of Ogden. signore PRESBYTERIAN Chamber of Stimulates sup-poit.- -- hard-surfac- e,n-cienc- y m an CHURCH UPPER L. D. S. TABERNACLE. LOWER L. D. S. WARD MEETINGHOUSE. ST. JOSEPHS CATHOLIC CIIURCII |