Conventions During Grape Carnival Week In Kennewick
Kennewick will host two conventions during Grape Carnival week. The Inland Empire Sunday School Institute meets Wednesday September 25 with two sessions and an evening address by Dr. C A Phipps of Portland. The Columbia and Snake River Waterways Association holds its autumn meeting September 25–26 at the Commercial Club rooms with expected large attendance and a Portland Chamber delegation.
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Kennewick
Inland Empire Sunday School Institute
Richardson
Columbia and Snake River Waterways Association
C. A. Phipps
Portland
Zurich
Switzerland
United Sunday Schools
Waterways Association
Portland Chamber of Commerce
Crawford
Commercial Club
Washington
Tne
Geo. F. Richardson
Columbia River Basin
Blight Must Be Stamped Out in Kennewick Orchards
A community notice urges Benton and Yakima County orchardists to eradicate blight. It condemns ineffective methods and calls for strict enforcement, noting the broad economic impact and urging neighbors to keep their own orchards clean to protect the region's fruit industry.
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Kennewick
Benton County
Yakima County
Supreme Court
Chase
The Annual Sacrifice
Luxie Powell, District Inspector, pledges a firm effort to stamp out the blight hitting orchards this year to save money next year, describing the disease as the worst ever to strike an orchard.
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Luxie Powell
W R N Schedule Adjusts Train Passing Times
West bound and east bound Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation trains will pass the station at 12 25 p m and 12 30 p m respectively. The east bound evening motor now due at 11 p m instead of 11 05 p m.
Longmuir Promises Higher Water Pressure for Kennewick
Pacific Power & Light Co manager Longmuir told Kennewick council that larger pumps ordered in May will arrive mid September. He said once installed the system will deliver 62 pounds at start, up to 125 pounds near the pumphouse, and 75 pounds with four streams running, meeting insurance expectations and reducing pressure complaints.
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Longmuir
Pacific Power & Light Co
Kennewick
Early Pears Bring Big Money For Kennewick Shipments
Solid cars of Bartlett pears shipped by the Fruit Growers Association last Saturday and Tuesday sold for 1.75 dollars per box f o b Kennewick. Vancouver buyers sent them for distribution in British Columbia while North Yakima dealers offer 1.25 to 1.30 per box. An additional car of Bartletts departed the association warehouse as shipments of mixed loads continue. Carmen peaches are dwindling Crawfords arrive at 50 to 60 cents. Plums and prunes around a dollar a box melons bring 20 dollars per ton and cantaloupes fetch 1 1 50 to 2 00 per crate.
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Fruit Growers’ Association
F. O. B. Kennewick
Vancouver
British Columbia
Yakima
Bartletts
Association
Carmen
Crawfords
Princess Theatre Moves to Larger Quarters
Holmes plans moving the Princess Theatre to a redesigned space in the Hover Block with carpenters plumbers and painters at work. A raised floor and large arched front will provide better ventilation and seating for about 350. The old room will become Holmes Cash Store on September 1 as Holmes expands with baked goods and new lines.
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Baker
Princess Theatre
Holmes Cash Store
Holmes
Richland Valley Festival Opens September Show
The Richland Valley Festival will be held on September 10 and 11 with rules for exhibits and premiums for general displays grapes pears peaches apples jellies preserves livestock and more. The aim is to showcase the valley’s best products for community display at the Grape Carnival and at state and interstate fairs.
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Richland
Richland Valley
Council Affirms Curbing Assessment After Reassess
The Amion Addition curb work reassessment was confirmed with extras charged to individual owners. Objectors planned court action, arguing district-wide charges. The council kept the original roll with minor changes and set a hearing for Tuesday, August 19.
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Amion
Prof Holden to Visit Kennewick for Alfalfa Soil Tests
Kennewick alfalfa growers may have soils tested and receive demonstrations this October as Prof P G Holden and his party visit the area. The Spokane Chamber of Commerce arranged the auto train tour to showcase extension work. Community invitation dictates stop location and local volunteers handle meeting sites, housing, and arrangements. no local expense.
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Kennewick
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
P. G. Holden
Holden
Middle West
International Harvester Company
Ohio
Michigan
Spokane
Inland Empire
Chicago
Commercial Club
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Vicinity
Powell
Sumner Feat
Gage
Philadelphia Press
Power Company
Richland Valley Festival
Council
Prof
Columbia and Snake Rivers Waterways Association
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