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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1913
Page
1
The president signed the new treney bill Tuesday night after a 29 to and 43 to 25 Senate vote. It adds a regional reserve banking system to mobilize funds, support banks in crises, and issue or retire currency as needed, aiming to curb panics and strengthen national prosperity.
The Christmas program delightfully unfolded despite bad weather and a date change. Students showcased readings, German and French Christmas notes, choirs, a skit by Bernard Slaugenhaupt and William Rossweg, and a secret junior class yell ending with carols. Mrs. Sherk and Mr. Sherk plan Christmas visits to Walla Walla.
Capt Helpenstell is building a 61 foot gasoline propelled vessel of 30 tons burden to operate on a Pasco Richland Hanford White Bluffs and Priest Rapids run starting Feb 1. It will carry 24 passengers and 30 tons of freight, making three round trips weekly. The boat, 61 feet long 12 feet beam four feet draft, uses a 50 hp engine and aims to boost Pasco upriver trade.
Prof Waller vice president of Washington State College spoke to the high school on the Foundations of Life. Domestic Science II girls hosted first class with Miss Crossland as guest and refreshments served after Christmas crafts. Seniors challenged sophomores to a debate with a bold notice on the assembly room board.
The Choral Union of the First M. E. Church led by R H Briggs will perform the cantata Bethlehem by Gabriel on Sunday night December 28 at 7 30 PM. The program includes solo and choir numbers and ends with the Abba Father Ladies Chorus.
A program listing baritone solo Immortal Love by Will Schuster, Our Redeemer Men's Chorus, Arise Shine full chorus with Tom Swayze and Mrs Dunlap, The Lord is My Shepherd with Mrs Dunlap, The Great Light bass solo, Unto Us a Child is Born final chorus by the choir. The sequence includes duets and choruses by Mrs Dunlap and ensemble pieces among the vocal lineup.
At the Congregational church Sunday evening Prof S B L Penrose will deliver a stirring address. He is considered one of the finest speakers on the Coast and was invited by the newly forming Men’s Christian organization. He will also speak Monday night about the Men and Religion Forward Movement. All men are invited to attend.
Tomorrow morning the Little Brick Cigar Store opens on Second Street next to the Commercial Hotel. J T Reams offers a complete line of cigars and tobaccos plus smokers accessories. Card tables will be in the rear for pasteboard games. Tommy is popular and the location should draw patrons.
A six inch snow blanket covers Kennewick as Christmas laughter returns to town. School holiday recess begins with events at the high school and Sunday School treats while churches organize aid for the needy. Teachers and families reunite for holiday meals and travel, with several local staff taking vacation in state towns.
The correction states W. H. Allison is president and W. G. King is vice president with M. W. Mattecheck as secretary and treasurer. Directors listed are A. Beavers Fred Kadow I. Smith and W. H. Witt. Mrs Guy Haydon and daughter Elizabeth left for Silverton Oregon to visit Elizabeth's grandparents for the holidays.
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