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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1912
Page
4
The Locust Grove Literary Society, newly reorganized, met Saturday night November 23. Neighbors attended for singing readings and a short history of Thanksgiving. After refreshments, attendees wished each other a hearty Thanksgiving. Next meeting is December 10 with a debate on patronizing mail order houses.
Fruitvale teachers returned from the Benton Franklin county institute in Kennewick with full attendance and an instructive program. Thanksgiving services in the school house drew nearly everyone including Richland residents and Rev Schrieber who gave a brisk sermon. A railroad prospect and Grange support are seen as future boom factors. P S Higley plans a winter on the Sound. Alfalfa day and damp weather have caused livestock losses. George Bower left for Felix Oregon Monday.
Mrs. John Beam and sister from Tyler Washington visit Richland as locals host Mrs. Beam's daughters Mrs. Moorland and Mrs. Artman. A dance near town draws about twenty couples with Richland attendees including C. A. Garrett Hershel Jamieson J. A. Penn and Joe Smith of Kennewick.
Thanksgiving services were held at the church led by Rev. E M Landis. Residents and relatives visited relatives in Kennewick and surrounding towns. Several teachers and families traveled for institutes and holiday gatherings as news of births, improvements, and deaths were reported in the community.
DeSellem and Crossland spoke at the Highlands Improvement Club on Saturday about Benton County Crop Improvement, orchard pests and pest control methods with lantern slides. Officers will be elected December 8 and Forefather’s Day plans include a New England dinner.
Article summarises eighth grade social events at Kennewick High School with mother chaperones and upcoming double-header basketball games. It notes a class election with officers, report cards sent, and sewing classes led by Miss Staser during Miss Smith’s absence.
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