Witty Bits and Lighter Lores Marvel at Oddities
A collage of humorous quips and brief anecdotes follows: Oscar Rassenpfeffer denies marrying for money. a job-seeking man eyes a murderers ad. rumors about Sandy MacTavish and a Corner station swirl. a scotchman vows violence over infidelity. perpetual motion and downtown parking mockery appear. a grocery boy learns to say please with candy. various puns on beef chops, cow licks, and car brakes headline a string of light vignettes. a damning notion of sophistication and a dog in a ring frame a playful row of lines.
County Won't Levy Tax For Utility District
Benton county commissioners face a mandamus order to justify not certifying the utility district budget of 2500 and not levying a tax of three tenths of a mill. Utility district leaders say the 1934 power bill allows up to 2 mills and the levy is needed to operate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton County
Matt L. Driscoll
Superior Court
Utility District
Jay Perry
New Treaty Seen as Boost for Local Fruit and Turkey Trade
A Canadian tariff agreement is expected to aid the local fruit and produce sector by reopening markets in Canada after duties were removed. Dealers anticipate higher prices and revived trade, while turkey growers fear competition could threaten their business as 35,000 birds this year may double next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Washington
Portland
Canadian Prairies
Winnipeg
New York
Power District Seeks Federal Aid for Extension of Projects
The Benton County Utility District outlines plans to use Bonneville and Grand Coulee power at cost, seek REA loans for a 45,000 dollar rural electrification line, hire local labor through WPA projects, and extend a three phase line to Kennewick Highlands. An election Saturday will choose a district director to replace retiring C. C. Williams. Guy Story is the sole ballot entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton County
J. B. Whitehead
C. C. Williams
Guy Story
the Highlands
Whitehead
State Grange
Bonneville
Grand Coulee
Priest Rapids
Prosser
Pacific Power and Light Co
A&a
North
Benton
R. E. Towns
Tacoma
Rural Electrification Administration
Kennewick Highlands
Works Progress Administration
WPA
REA
Moran
Washington
Kiwanis Officers Come to Get Training Here
Kiwanians from the district will come to Kennewick for an all day officers training school hosted by the local Kiwanis club. The program includes a noon luncheon, afternoon classes for newly elected officers, and a dinner in the evening with Pasco club as joint hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennewick
Pasco Club
City Men All Seek WPA Pencil Jobs for School House
City residents show limited interest in WPA project posts with city applicants mainly for time keeper roles while rural districts report full responses. A joint committee meeting is planned to finalize lists. contracts will be let next Friday with three possible separate bids or one combined job as the school building, plumbing and electrical work proceed.
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Chamber of Commerce
Guy Story
Highlands
Chellis
Black
New Co. Secures Kennewick Site for Federal Inspection Plant
Bailey & Wilson of Yakima acquire four acres outside Kennewick to build a federally inspected killing pen and cold storage facility. A feeding plant will operate nearby to condition animals for market, with state and federal oversight throughout. The venture aims to boost local trade and establish a major community facility.
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Walla Walla
Yakima
Kennewick
Bailey & Wilson
Five Elections Hereabout In Coming Week
Five elections are scheduled in Benton County and surrounding districts next week. Benton County Utility District No 1 opens Saturday at eight with one board seat for the third district, retiring Dc C Williams, with Guy Story as sole qualified candidate. Tuesday brings elections in local irrigation districts for directors in Columbia District L A Tweedt retires with two candidates, Clarence Duffy and Ole Brue. Highlands contest includes E C Tweet and F R Gragg seeking to replace John Ross, plus a $17000 water system rehabilitation bond under the PWA grant plan. Additional elections cover drainage Districts No 6 and 11A. Voting hours are one to eight PM at regular polling places.
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Benton County
L. A. Tweedt
Clarence Duffy
Ole Brue
Highlands
E. C. Tweet
F. R. Gragg
John Ross
PWA
Columbia
Pretty Trees Lend Spirit To City Streets
Three weeks remain before Christmas as merchants stock up and shops deck windows and shelves. Streets glow with seasonal evergreens and many institutions plan extra trees with lights to lift the town’s holiday spirit. Residents are urged to extend outside decorations as in prior years though none are up yet in Kennewick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennewick
Otto Reese Sworn In As Third Ward Councilman
Otto Reese took the oath of office as councilman from the third ward at the last meeting and served his first session Tuesday night this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Reese
Third Ward
City Talks of Taxing Power Co Receipts
Municipalities face tight budgets as national and state levies bite. Cities pursue utility gross income taxes to fund ordinary expenses while awaiting a response from the Public Power and Light Co about domestic water rates. Officials plan to study the issue before the next regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Talks OF Taxing Power CO
Iispower Company
Ed Neuman Installs Modern Pipe Organ in Private Home
Ed Neuman installs a full size pipe organ in the John Neuman residence on Benton street in Kennewick. The Wurlitzer features a double keyboard and electric connections allowing flexible tone combinations for melody and accompaniment. Neuman plans future additions and invites friends to hear demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Neuman
Kennewick
John Neuman
Benton Street
Neuman
Broughton Family Holds Thanksgiving Reunion
A Thanksgiving reunion of the Broughton family was hosted at the Wm. Broughton home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Broughton and daughter Jane of Orting, Mrs. Lillian Titus of Hutchinson Kansas, and siblings Earl Broughton of Yakima and Titus, marking the first gathering of the two brothers and sister since 1887.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broughton
Wm. Broughton
J. E. Broughton
Jane
Orting
Mr. Broughton
Lillian Titus
Hutchinson
Kansas
Earl Broughton
Yakima
Titus
Start Annual Chest Drive On Monday
The Community Chest committee met December 2 to hear agency representatives seeking inclusion as beneficiaries for 1936. Beneficiaries listed include the Red Cross, Boy Scouts, Campfire Girls, Nation Army, and Washington's Home. The drive is set for December 14 with a $1100 quota. if needed, funds may be carried over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Chest Committee
Community Chest
Boy Scouts
Mr. Stark
Campfire Girls
Verdella Mueller
Benton County Health Council
Alice Braker
Red Cross
Nation Army
Washington
Community
Pomona to Hear K Hill on Jubilee in Benton County
The annual Jubilee of Benton County Pomona is set for December 14 at Vale. Details list K Hill as a speaker or figure tied to the event. Further specifics follow in local notices.
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Benton County
Vale
New Electric Cooker Sparks Quirky Kitchen Hack
A hobbyist installs a six-slot electric cooker to toast weiners. Each sausage is placed between two needles and heated about a minute until it sizzles, producing a "hot dwag" snack for friends.
Thanksgiving Dinner Gathered West Highlands Guests
One of the largest gatherings on the West Highlands Thanksgiving day was at the D. F. Parks home where dinner was served. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meyer and daughter of Pasco and Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Jones and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Highlands
D. F. Parks
Railroad Men Hear Benefit of Rail Bill
Z G Hopkins told the chamber of commerce that transportation costs must be part of production costs for goods not strictly local. He urged support for a bill to publish rates that could raise tonnage and lower basic rates, aiding Western products and benefiting the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. G. Hopkins
Chamber of Come
Congress
Com
Western Railway Executives Association
Chicago
Gov Martin to Pour Concrete at Coulee Dam
Kennewick officials and prominent citizens were invited to attend the pouring of the first concrete at the Coulee Dam and power plant. Most indicated they could not attend due to prior engagements or travel concerns. The event marks the start of construction on a world leading dam and power facility.
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Gov. Martin
Coulee Dam
Kennewick
Coulee
Schubert Club Plans Tre-Concert Appearances
The Schubert Club schedules three concert appearances at the M. E. church on Wednesday evening for an orthopedic benefit. Local residents urged to attend and support the event.
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Schubert Club
M. E
Local honors awarded to Mia and Ione McGee
Two tables of Evien Nee Night with honors recognized Mia and Ione McGee for outstanding achievement. S. Black also noted in the ceremony as a key contributor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evien
Mia
S. Black
Ione McGee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oscar Rassenpfeffer
Oscar
Sandy MacTavish
Dad Gumit
Hulet
Hatch
Dad Gummit
Fyfe
Clarence Vedka
General Ladies Aid of
B. J. Camp
Power District
J. S. Moore
Division
Bureau of Reclamation
Kiwanis
NEW CO
Yakima Firm
Broughton’s
Health Council
Ask
Pomona
K. Hill
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