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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1913
Page
2
Sherk and Company department store launches a two day sale lasting ten days with six percent of gross receipts donated to Kennewick churches. Each ten cent purchase earns a vote, votes tallied nightly by church ladies, and the top church wins three percent of sales with second and third receiving two and one percent respectively.
A new school board ruling requires students to deposit 50 cents for grades up to six, and one dollar for seventh through high school to issue textbooks. Receipts are given and refunds issued when books are returned in good condition, minus any fines, with records to verify refunds if receipts are lost.
Joseph Hess offers genuine Concord grapes at 1 cent per pound with delivery in the city for orders of 50 pounds or more. Contact by phone 16x4 to arrange delivery through the city.
A silver Gordon & Ferguson cup from St. Paul arrives and is shown at Kennewick Clothing Co. The Great Northern and Northern Pacific cups are en route and will join the display at the Commercial Club. An engraving error called the NP cup for the Kennewick Grape Carnival instead of the Columbia River Valley Grape Carnival.
H. C. J. Tweedt returned to Kennewick on Tuesday with his bride whom he wed on June 11 in Honolulu. The marriage announcement surprised many relatives and friends as no word had been received until last week when a letter arrived.
Prof W S Thornber tells Commercial Club members that grapes are a solid secondary crop in the Kennewick valley but cannot beat strawberries and peaches for profit. He details planting distances, trellising on two wires, and pruning to optimize sun exposure. notes crown gall and leaf hopper control, and recommends Tokay Muscat and other varieties for European and American stock.
Gilmour Dobie UW football coach visited Kennewick and Pasco this week scouting for talent. Marvin Carnahan received an invitation to consider the University of Washington as his future field of study. Marvin plans electrical engineering with Irving Peckenpaugh entering pharmacy and Floyd Bowers heading to Idaho Law. Arnold Burmaster to finish high school in Spokane.
A note about baby contest entries and charts explains prizes and eligibility. Readers are urged to request an entry card, fill it out, and send it in promptly to avoid missing the deadline.
The notice outlines a Baptist church schedule at the corner of Washington and Third streets with 10 a.m. Sunday School and 11 a.m. services led by Rev. Hammond. Activities include 3 p.m. Junior League and 7 p.m. Union young peoples meeting. The evening service is canceled. the program includes a 7 p.m. rally and a 1:00 p.m. Union gathering.
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