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Show IG PARADE THRILLS THOUSANDS 'PAGE1M OF i r r.t'waaiL,w 3d ! 3 MILES LONG j Brigham, Provo and Salt Lake Have Fine Representations Re-presentations MANY PRETTY GIRLS i Splendid Procession Wins I Enthusiastic Praise From All Sides "cden this morning witnessed the ; huge I'nltcd Commercial Travelers' pars Is perhaps the largest and most I iborate street spectacle in he city's history. Three miles in length, tho line of beautifully decorated floats, bands, marchers and festooned automobiles toc.u nearly u full hour to uass a given 1 point. Never before has the industrial and ivl' lit, of the community been more wonderfully portrayed. Practically every Industry in Ogden, I every civic organization, and Individ i ual firms was fully represented. And to mark the final triumph and set a record that has never before been accomplished the long lino moved forward at exactly tho scheduled sched-uled minute 10 o'clock. . HH t'KKDlT lilsTKlHlTKD Credit mu-t be generously distributed distribut-ed for such a showing as this, but it must be intensified upon the fow who worked for months from c-arly morning morn-ing to late al night, to make the spectacle spec-tacle such a success. Three men worked unceasingly and today received receiv-ed their reward T. Pi Rhoden, chairman chair-man of the parade committee, L. H. Pcery of the parade committee, Charles Empey. A. R. Mclntyre, committeeman com-mitteeman and Pesse S. Richards, secretary sec-retary of the Ogden chamber of com mi' ree , Not only was Ogden represented in the line of march, but Salt Lake. 1 Brigham City, Provo and other L'tah towns contributed their share with Industrial and civic floats, decorated I automobiles and bands. .i i RNOR 1BSENT Although hundreds participated In ' the morning tcature, there was but on' disappointment Governor Charles R. Mabey, who had signified his Intention Inten-tion Of being pr sent, notified the pa-i pa-i rude committee at the last mlnuto that hi- was unable to como to Ogden dus ! to a situation arising regarding the .coal strike In Carbon county. He sent his regrets and explained that he was to attend an important conference this morning, regarding tho strike and h felt thai h- should not Join in festivities festiv-ities when he might prevent shedding I of blood by an endeavor to bring about 'peace in the coal camps. His staff represented him, however, and many state officials. Mayor C. Clarence Neslen of Salt Lake was In line. Mayor N. C. Sim-i Sim-i onsen of Brigham City, also occupied a mai hlne in the parade. Mls PINGREE LEADS The long line was headed by Miss Ruth PingreSj mounted yjion a splen-!dld splen-!dld horse and carrying a large silken flag. She was followed by G. L. Becker, parade marshal, i The parade was divided Into three 'sections and each contained Its portion i of humorous features that provided ample amusement for the young peo The line of march was from Twen-ty-slxth street and Washington ave nue, north to Twenty-second street, I counter march to Twenty-fourth (' street. to Wall avenue, south to Twen Ity-fifth street and then cast to the city hall, there the parade was disband' ! ed. ill Ml FOR It t FFALO The thousands of persons who wit-nesssd wit-nesssd the parade all along the 111 of march then rushed for city halJ j square, where barbecued buffalo was (Continued on Page Two ) rcaBsWEnBsjabWHs PAGEANTRY OF PROGRESS IS 3 MILES LONG; (Continued from Iacv Onrl J served in sandwiches More than 10,- I 000 Sandwiches were waiting the rush of the crowds. Pretty girls added a charm to the I gaily decorated floats, particularly to that of the Ogden Utah Knitting com-! com-! pany, containing bathing beauties, the Brlgham City float, carrying 'peaches' 'peach-es' and Scow-croft & Sons. The elabor. late float of the G. L. Becker company created much favorable comment. So numerous were the features that I deserve great credit that Individual mention would bo practically lmpossl I ble. But entire Ogden came to the ifront today and everyone contributed their share which marked the clty' 1 latest success. The lineup. DIVISION i Miss Ruth Pingree with American Iflag Grand Marshal. Gut Becker; Aides B. M Fox, Goorgee W. Gnddard, Col. P A Llx. S. V (Iron-, ( has. H. Bar-tlon, Bar-tlon, L. B. Noble. J Ray Ward. Sheriff Richard Plncock, Chief of Police ur- 1i Allison. Major Preshrey, Ted Con- roy. I Elks hand. Governor and Aides. Mayor and City Commissioners. othci distinguished guests. Mayor Ncslen of Salt Lake and Aides DIVISION II Marshall, T. F. Rhodon Aides. F. I A. Rose, I F Whltlock. F. G. Brooks, Wm T. Green well. old Stage Coach, driven by Colonel House of Corinne, the only living pal of Buffalo Bill Cody Occupants weri Daddv Ball. Jim Mack. W. O Stanley, Mr. a. Calder. Mr. and Mrs. E. G Brown and Mother Hanks. Car furnished by the ogden Motor Car company Grand Council Officers in cars Ogden Council. Ladles Auxiliary Floats. Public Health work three floats. Ogden City and Weber County Rotar club. Reed Hotel Becker Products. ogden Utah Knitting Co. Metropolitan Laie iiisuuntc W H Wright & Sons Co. Rotlo & Fashion Show. Klwanls cluh. Ladles hand. Progressive Business Men's club. DIVISION HI Marshal, L. H Peery. Aides J. A. Lee, Bert Wykes, Leo Pack, Fred Jensen. Jen-sen. Floats John Scowcroft & Sons Co.. Drum Corps and Employes Globe Mills Shupe-Wllllams Candy Co. Ogden Radio club. Lion's club. Japanese Association. Potters' Cafe and Farm. .1. G. McDonald Candy Co. Hewlett Bros. Purity Bhvcuit I 0 Sweeten Band. Halt LaJco Council. Uidits Auxiliary. T. P. A. DIVISION IV Marshall. Chas. Empey; aides war ron Blnford. Wm. F Cortez. Geo. Pur-cell. Pur-cell. Ernest Kowett, Tom Kienv. Provo Council Provo Land. White City Float and orchestra, Brlgham City float. Floats Sego Milk Products. Logan. J G. Reed & Bros. Co. Geo A Lowe Co. Utah Packing Co. Jensen Candy Co. Utah t anning Co. Chinese Association. Brlgham City Peach float Ogden Packing Co DIVISION V Marshall. A. K Mylntyre. Aides Joseph Jos-eph chez. J H Shafer, M. D Williams. I' i L'lxon Fraternal Orders Floats Boy Scouts Band and Troop. National Biscuit Co. Economy Butter shop Wattis Kimball Auto Co. Boyle Furniture Co. Blaekman & Griffin Bperry Mills. Kelly Goddard Insuranc e Co. Decorated Cars Fire Department. |