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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1912
Page
1
A city council meeting last Tuesday heard objections to arc light placements and assessment methods for new concrete sidewalks. O W R N objections to Front street lights and a road to the station were tabled. two ordinances proposed spur tracks crossing Washington street.
A large Kennewick contingent joined the Pasco Open River Rally, with a band parade through town, a governor reception, and a Villard Hotel banquet. Delegates formed The Columbia and Snake River Waterways Association with Prof. W. D. Lyman as president and urged free tolls on the Panama Canal and annual Celiblocks funding.
Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Claussen hosted a luncheon for a party of six teen following the Rose Maiden concert. Guests included Mrs. Chandler Sloan of Tacoma, Mrs. Elizabeth H. Stowers of Portland, Henry W. Newton of Spokane, Stuart McGuire of Portland, W. W. Miller of North Yakima, Miss Margaret M. Wetmore, and local hosts Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Kimball, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Gardner, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Johnson, and Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Beste.
Pasco aviator C A Zornes was severely bruised and shaken after a fifty foot fall while testing his newly completed biplane. The machine’s planes were wrecked though the motor stayed intact. He will remain in his room for several days. The accident was due to a momentary loss of control over the steering levers, not a flaw in the aircraft.
Frederick H Cowen's The Rose Maiden sung by Kenne bick Choral Society drew about five hundred in Commercial Hall. Tickets sold out. home audience favored an auditorium upgrade. Four soloists from Tacoma Portland and Spokane impressed. Miss Margaret M Wetmore provided key piano support. the program netted about 140 with season surplus over 300.
Lind will come down the line next Sunday to mix with the local diamond aggregation. A real live team is reported this year and fans are urged to attend for a hot game with Lind leading the effort.
At a business meeting in the Princess Theatre, Kennewick agreed to host a real Fourth of July celebration this year. Committees for finance, entertainment and publicity were formed, with Banta as chairman and Bellows as secretary, aiming to make a strong return after a five year gap.
Kennewick asparagus remains in steady demand with shipments averaging one to two tons daily last week. Prices held at six cents, edging to seven on Wednesday, while local producers tout better quality due to proximity to major demand centers.
The Commercial Club publicity committee aims to stage a larger Grape Carnival in Kennewick from September 18 to 21. They seek a 1500 guarantee fund from local business houses, plan tent housing or a fenced canvas shelter, and expect sales from a carnival queen event and a sale of a special ton to cover costs with potential surplus.
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