Gloomy Zouave Club meeting overshadowed by festival action
Amalgamated Zouave Club held a special meeting to discuss one topic but found no energy for change. They blamed the Chamber of Commerce which already planned a concerted effort to ease town conditions during the Grape Festival. Members left quietly after a dissenting member complained the Chamber cannot help with a large welcome arch at the city entrance.
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Zouave Club Amalgamated
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Fisherman trims barbs to dodge fish under five pounds
Earl Ludwig returned from the Salmon river country in central Idaho noting he filed the barb off his fishing hook so he could shake off any fish under five pounds without pulling them in, ending the struggle early.
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Earl Ludwig
Salmon River
Idaho
Bouquet salutes Jimmy for selling six Grape Festival tickets
This week's bouquet celebrates Jimmy who has sold at least six books of tickets for the Grape Festival. The note urges him to keep going and stay grounded.
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Jimmy
Twin City Steam Laundry Opens in Kennewick
The town cheers the opening of Kennewick’s Twin City Steam Laundry with congratulations to Floyd and Lester Hodgson and best wishes for a successful operation next week.
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Kennewick
Twin City
Floyd
Lester Hodgson
Laundry and water softening ad on page three
A fragment indicates a large advertisement from a new laundry and Platt Ballaine offering water softening equipment and a well. The note suggests assumptions about continuous operation and includes a misread product copy.
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Platt Ballaine
Readers catch spelling slip in theater note
Two readers noted errors in the same issue: Spanish misspelled with two Ns and theater manager Anderson miswriting tar with two Rs. The paper acknowledges the slips and moves on.
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KCR
Anderson
Abilene Town’s Benton Horse Theme Prompts Dentist Story
A nostalgic note invites readers to recall Doc Boyd’s tale of why he became a dentist as Abilene’s Benton street scene promises abundant horses Sunday and Monday. The piece hints at sharing the dentist’s story on request at the Gourier Reporter office.
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Abilene Town
Dephne Taylor Elected to Camp Fire Executive Board
Dephne Taylor was chosen for the Camp Fire executive board at a recent Spokane event. She is an Annewick High School graduate, completing her senior year and receiving the honor of the Yell title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dephne Taylor
Spokane
Miss Taylor
Annewick High School
Kennewick clubs seek control of Deliv group
Community notes show Kiwanis and Active clubs each claiming leadership of the Deliv group in Kennewick. The two clubs plan joint action to resolve the matter while the town band rehearses under Maestro Fred English. Next Monday night practice shifts due to holiday.
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Kennewick
Ie Kiwanis
Sim
Nee Washburn
Conof
Fred English
Rights Seabiong
Styts
Prac
Bill Washbten
Grape Festival Final Drive Under Way in Kennewick Plans
Grape Festival workers push toward completion with pet parades floats and Kangaroo Court as Septembers grace period nears. Clyde Anderson announces three new 1946 Fords for dancing nights while Hal Riggins reports stock sales near 2000 in receipts. Marjorie Wilson notes brisk ticket sales and more books available.
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Kennewick
Clyde Anderson
Hal Riggins
Marjorie Wilson
Bethlehem Christian Day School Opens Fall Term
Bethlehem Christian Day school opened Monday August 26 with 47 students. Upper grades taught by Hugo Lohr man and primary by M. S. Pohl at Third and Benton street. Rev. M. C. Kauth notes thorough state curriculum taught from a Christian perspective. Contact Rev. Kauth or teachers for information.
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Bethlehem School
Bethlehem Christian Day School
Hugo Lohrman
M. S. Pohl
Third
Benton Street
M. C. Kauth
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Kauth
Richland High School Class of 1937 Reunion Held
A reunion of Richland High School 1937 graduates gathered August 27 at Mrs. Lois Holdens Nob Hill home. Present were Margaret Heglund Boston Alice De ver Colville Martha Wetherell Mabton Lillian Miller Prosser and Kay Fishback Richland. They reminisced and shared news of other classmates. The previous reunion occurred five years earlier in Richland.
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Richland High School
Nob Hill
Lois Holden
Margaret Heglund
Boston
Mass
Alice Dever
Colville
Martha Wetherell
Mabton
Lillian Miller
Prosser
Kay Fishback
Richland
Fire Destroys Hover Home Afternoon Blaze
A Tuesday blaze at Hover destroyed the home of William Mills. Occupants Mr and Mrs Eugene Hawkins, Hover school teachers, were away. Fire Chief Malchow said the report hit at 3 43 pm and firefighters arrived after 19 minutes, unable to save the house or belongings.
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William Mills
Hover
Eugene Hawkins
Hawkins
Herb Malchow
New Twin City Laundry Opens Here Tuesday
Kennewick starts operation of its new Twin City Steam Laundry in a purpose built building at Avenue B and Beech street. Floyd and Lester Hodgson will run the modern plant with equipment including wash wheels wringers ironers and presses and a coal fired boiler.
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Kennewick
Arthur Campbell
Avenue B
Beech Street
Floyd
Lester Hodgson
Twin City
Hodgson Brothers
Floyd Hodgson
Banquet Honors Harry Cain Here
Harry P. Cain, Republican candidate for U S Senate, will speak at a Friday banquet in the basement of the Methodist church. The Benton County Republican Central committee sponsors the dinner with Hal Holmes and Marian Schulte attending. Cain, a former Tacoma mayor and paratrooper, will be introduced along with other Republican county candidates. Holmes will discuss current national legislation and issues including the sugar shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry P. Cain
U. S. Senate
Benton County Republican Central Committee
Cain
Hal Holmes
Marian Schulte
Harry Cain
Tacoma
Armed Services
Odyssey of Wandering Ancient Printing Press Recalls Pomeroy Roots
The Kennewick Courier-Report recounts a tale from George Medved of a Washington hand press once printing the Pomeroy Republican in 1882. Oscar Koenig brought a copy to Pomeroy, while Ralph Reed adds history about the press’s journey to Kennewick, Seattle, Salem, and Sacramento.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennewick Courier-Reporter
East Washingtonian
Pomeroy
Ralph Reed
Courier
George Medved
Pomeroy Republican
Washington
Cincinnati Type Founders and Machine Works
Cincinnati
Ohio
Pacific Company
Seattle
Kennewick
Leo Hawes
Pacific Coast
E. P. Green
Columbia Courier
Green
Moore
Sacramento
Inter-City Peace Bid Faces Doubtful Future
The Pasco and Kennewick rivalry threatens to erupt into conflict despite talks of joint projects like a hospital and concert series. Observers warn a minor incident could trigger a broader clash as Pratt and Huber plan a controversial Idaho trip to launch a new flying sportsmen’s service.
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Kennewick
Pasco
Potasly Pratt
Fred Huber
Chamberlain Basin
Idaho
Varied Program to Spark States Day
States Day events kick off with a picnic friendly plan and a lawn party as Prosser hosts the celebration. Morning highlights include the One Day Queen coronation and a 50 Black Wide fighters airshow over Kennewick at 11 am plus a horseshoes contest. Afternoon features Indi Legion baseball, vaudeville show, a Roza settlers welcome by George O Beardsley, and a fireworks filled evening with music and two dances.
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Prosser
Kennewick
Realm of Concordia
Indi Legion
United States
George O. Beardsley
Family Arrives Here Via Plane For Wedding
E. F. Coulter a Newport Oregon pilot flew a twin motor Cessna five passenger from Newport to Kennewick in one hour forty five minutes and landed at Twin City airport. He and his family came to attend the wedding of his sister Mrs Frances Wiseman. The Newport Air Service airport is owned and operated by Rev E E Coulter and his son.
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E. F. Coulter
Newport
Oregon
Kennewick
Twin City
Coulter
Frances Wiseman
Newport Air Service
E. E. Coulter
Kennewick Folk Dancing Club to Exhibit on States Day
The Kennewick Folk Dancing Club will present a dancing exhibit on States Day at Prosser. Participants include Harold Davis Ruby Johnson Darwood Freiss Winifred Denny Joy Simmons Wes Door Darlene Freiss and Dale Johnson.
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Kennewick
Folk Dancing Club
Prosser
Harold Davis
Ruby Johnson
Darwood Freiss
Winifred Denny
Joy Simmons
Wes Door
Darlene Freiss
Dale Johnson
Richland Day Model Plane Show Aims to Inspire Youth
The Richland Junior Chamber organizes a Model Plane air show as part of Richland Day on Labor Day to spark interest in aviation among local youths. Several Kennewick boys display their model aircraft at the event.
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America
Richland
Commerce
Kennewick
Kennewick Chamber Proposes Clean Up Drive for Grape Festival
The Kennewick Chamber of Commerce endorses a "wash behind our ears" campaign to spruce the city for the Grape Festival. A volunteer committee plans voter cards for homes and businesses to pledge cleanup of gutters, lawns, trash, alleys, and vacant lots. Dr. S. S. Selby leads the committee with J. C. S ve assisting.
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Kennewick
Bru
Saoehuan
Eudierand
S. S. Selby
J. C. Ssve
Kiwanis Plans Festival Committees and Concession
Kennewick Kiwanis Club forms a three subcommittee structure led by John Neuman for the Kiwanis float Festival Queen float and Coronation ceremony. Campbell heads the hot dog and ice cream concession. Dr E W Lamp speaks on proper food use and health. The club supports the high school football program with a guest player attending meetings.
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Kennewick Kiwanis Club
Val
John Neuman
Campbell
E. W. Lamp
Coast Kennewick Picnic draws regional attendees in Seattle
Former Kennewickers gathered at Woodland Park on August 18 for a reunion picnic. More than 100 registrants came from Vancouver, Everett, Bremerton, Des Moines, Kent, Port Orchard, Tacoma, Bothell and Seattle. Early participant R. V. Shaughnessy, a 1904 resident, helped mark a sequel planned for next year.
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Seattle
Woodland Park
Vancouver
B.C
Everett
Bremerton
Des Moines
Kent
Port Orchard
Tacoma
Bothell
R. V. “Bud” Shaughnessy
Arthur C. ( Holmes
I. N. Mueller
Granddaugther Gail
F. Bert
John Dam
Richland
Baptist Missionaries to Screen Color Slides on China Mission
Missionaries Rev. and Mrs. to show color slides depicting their call to work in China. They plan to sail this fall to begin sending reports on their mission activities and preparations.
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Baptist
China
Kiss and Tell chosen for Mask and Dagger club
The Mask and Dagger club selects Kiss and Tell a three act comedy by F. Hugh Herbert for its first dramatic presentation. Try outs will be held at Park View Recreation hall with interested persons invited. The little theatre group plans four shows in Kennewick this season announced Mrs. Christie.
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Mask & Dagger Club
Ethel
F. Hugh Herbert
Park View Recreation Hall
Little Theatre Group
Kennewick
Christie
Kennewick Police Chief Urges Action to Cut Auto Accidents
Kennewick police chief proclaims need to reduce traffic deaths and injuries after a Seattle safety conference. A campaign led by James Leavy will start immediately to educate drivers in Benton County with support from Superintendent E S Black and local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofia
Seattle
Mon C. Walgren
Kershaw
Kennewick
Benton County
James Leavy
Nounced
E. S. Black
Ashnae
Davis Earns Special Award at Kennewick Lodge
Harry Davis received a unique district honor from Grand Master H. H. Schaeffer at a Monday Kennewick Fellows meeting. Schaeffer praised lodge activity while members applauded the event. Davis has lived in the area since 1936 and belongs to Morrill. Noble Grand Jim Dickinson presided as the gathering enriched by the master’s review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Davis
H. H. Schaeffer
Kennewick Fellows Lodge
Davis
Morrill
Schaeffer
Afaes
Noble
Jim Dickinson
Compressor Explosion Victims Improve After Incident
Victims of a compressor explosion show improving condition as Robert Hildebrand recovers at home. Hastings and Joulson avoided injuries, while Hildebrand, after initial treatment, was moved to Spokane and Hastings to a local hospital.
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Robert Hildebrand
Aera
Earl Hastings
Paul Joulson
Ente
Immedia
Hildebrand
Ennewick
Spokane
Hastings
Warning on Sugar Use as Grapes Ripen Early Market
A farmer notes Go Easy on Sugar to avoid overripe grapes in the early market. Households should limit sugar to maintain balance with the fruit’s sweetness.
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