Standardized strawberry cups adopted at Northwest box meet
At a Portland gathering of the Northwestern Box Manufacturers Association the 48x48 cup was adopted as the standard deep pint for shipping berries. The group also approved 5x5x2 and 5x5x1 13 32 full pint cups and a 4x4 deep cup compromise to balance packing and crate costs. Local growers backed full pints for better value and ease of handling.
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Portland
Northwestern Box Manufacturers Association
Pacific Coast
Marks
Hood River
Milton
Yakima
Benton County Poultry Show Planned in Kennewick
The Benton County Poultry Association schedules its fourth annual show in Kennewick from December 10 to 13 with Elmer Dixon of Oregon City as judge. Preparations include premium list issuance and replacing repeated cups with a $5 cash premium. 1000 show buttons are ordered for distribution next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton County Poultry Association
Kennewick
Elmer Dixon
Oregon City
Poultrymen
Halloway and Gardner Wed in Spokane Ceremony
Harry Halloway of this city and Miss M Aline Gardner of Spokane were married in Spokane Wednesday evening at the bride’s sister Mrs Slater’s home. The couple plans a brief coast trip then will reside at the Tweedt residence on Tacoma street in Kennewick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Halloway
M. Aline Gardner
Spokane
Grape Carnival Prize Winners Urged to Claim Money
Notice asks premium winners to call at once at the Bank of Kennewick to collect prize money so the carnival committee’s affairs can be closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Kennewick
Parents Hear Able Address On Home School Link
A crowded audience heard N D Showalter principal of the State Normal school at Cheney stress the parent teacher cooperative movement. He reported growth to about 300 communities in the state and popularity in Oregon, urging home and school to reinforce each other for better child training and discipline. He advocated early sex hygiene discussions and planned further large meetings with educators to study child life problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. D. Showalter
State Normal School
Cheney
Showalter
Shier
Josephine Preston
Edith Hickey
Spokane
Foster
Reed College
New Pastor Atkins Arrives in Kennewick for First Sermon
Rev. R. Anson Atkins arrived in Kennewick to assume pastorate at the Congregational church and will deliver his first sermon Sunday. He previously led the Presbyterian church in Ellsworth Wisconsin for about five years. His family is visiting Walla Walla and will join soon. They will stay at the Commercial Hotel. The Pierce County Wisconsin Herald praised him as a personable, convincing, conscientious preacher with many friends.
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R. Anson Atkins
Congregational Church
Kennewick
Atkins
Ellsworth
Wisconsin
Presbyterian Church
Walla Walla
Commercial Hotel
Pierce County
Rev. Atkins
Rev. Atkins’ Departure, Said: ‘‘Mr. Atkins
S S Convention In Session Benton County Sunday School Association
Fourteen county Sunday schools attend the Benton County Sunday School Association convention at the Methodist church. S. L. Todd of Kiona is elected president J. H. Edwards of Prosser vice-president and Mrs A F Woodward of Finley secretary treasurer. Meals are served by Baptist ladies. Four toasts will follow the dinner with Rev Atkins M M Moulton Mrs E C Knapp and M S Lewis as speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton County Sunday School Association
Methodist Church
S. L. Todd
Kiona
J. H. Edwards
Prosser
A. F. Woodward
Finley
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Rev. Atkins
M. M. Moulton
E. C. Knapp
Spokane
M. S. Lewis
Farewell Smoker for Scott Z Henderson Planned by Commercial Club
The Commercial Club hosts a farewell smoker on Tuesday evening October 28 to honor Scott Z Henderson who departs the day after for a new post at the state capitol. The entertainment committee arranges a lively program and invites all club members and Mr Henderson’s friends to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Scott Z. Henderson
State Capitol
Mr. Henderson
Richardson denies mayoral candidacy report
Geo. F. Richardson stated this morning that the Spokesman report on Wednesday about his intent to run for mayor was unauthorized he has not declared any candidacy for that office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. F. Richardson
Hoboes to Hie Hence Special Police Named
The Kennewick council appointed four men Book Parks Schlemliner and Bachman as special police. They may arrest hoboes within city limits with pay equal to a year’s Courier subscription per conviction. Town residents urged action over hoboes sleeping in haystacks and eating in patchy areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon
The
Courier
Messrs. Book, Parks
Highlands Improvement Club Considers Mutual Fire Insurance
A meeting at the Commercial Club rooms on Saturday afternoon November 1 at 1 30 will decide if Highlands Improvement Club starts a proposed farmers mutual fire insurance company. The committee’s favorable report will be presented and all local farmers are invited to attend and hear the plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highlands Improvement Club
Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Commercial Club
Highland Club
Mutual Fire Protection Society
Nine candidates named for city election on November fourth
The city council selects nine nominees for the upcoming primary to run the city’s affairs for the next year. Ward one lists G J Henneberry W M Frans and J B Hayden while ward two includes Miss Harlow T H James and J A Van Norsdall and ward three has Mrs Soth Gust Henke and R L Banta. Registration is light making the task both easy and tiresome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Henneberry
W. M. Frans
J. B. Hayden
Miss.Harlow
T. H. James
J. A. van Norsdall
Smoker for Prof Thornber in Kennewick Nov 1
The Kennewick District Fruit Growers Association and Highlands Improvement Club announce a smoker for Prof Thornber during his visit to Kennewick. The Commercial Club rooms host the event on Saturday night November 1 with an open invitation to all attendees.
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Thornber
Kennewick
Dream of Priest Rapids irrigation project denied by Pacific Power president
Guy W. Talbot, president of Pacific Power & Light Co., calls reports of a $25,000,000 1,000,000-acre Priest Rapids irrigation and power scheme a pipe dream. He says no funds exist to raise such money now and no negotiations are under way for Milwaukee electrification or Hanford takeover. He notes Hanford creditors may push bankruptcy and a land sale to satisfy claims.
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Guy W. Talbot
Pacific Power & Light Co
Priest Rapids
Talbot
North Yakima
Columbia
Milwaukee
Yakima
The
Power Company
Hanford
American Light & Power Co
Hanford Company
Washington
Northwest
Chicago, Milwaukee
Voter registration extended to November 3 and reopens on Nov 5
Officials clarify registration rules for the primary. Registration books remain open until Monday evening, November 3, and reopen Wednesday morning, November 5, with a closure only on primary election day.
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DE Bunko
Bradley
Chicago News
S. S
Hoboes
East End
Weary Wanderers
Mutual Fire Insurance
Prof
Pres, Talbot
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