Schubert Club Benefit Concert Planned for December 15
The Schubert Club will present its annual Yuletide concert Sunday December 15 at First Methodist Church under conductor Charles E. Asbury with Miss Virgil Hopkins as accompanist. Proceeds from a goodwill offering benefit Seattle Orthopedic Hospital to aid crippled children. Dr. R. M. deBit to appeal for funds.
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First Methodist Church
Schubert Club
Charles E. Asbury
Virgil Hopkins
Seattle
Robes
Peterson Receives U S Inspector Position
Arthur Peterson, son of Mr and Mrs James L Peterson of River Road, left for Santa Monica California Sunday to accept an appointment as Aircraft Procurement Inspector with the army air corps. He previously worked as a communications officer and technician with the United States forest service in Grants Pass Oregon. He studied engineering at the University of Washington and Oregon State College.
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Arthur Peterson
James L .Peterson
River Road
Santa Monica
California
Army Air Corps
Richland
Kennewick
United States Forest Service
Grants Pass
Oregon
Peterson
Forest Service
University of Washington
Oregon State College
Brand Highlights Irrigation Institute at Kiwanis Talk
E. J. Brand, a 28 year member and secretary of Kennewick Irrigation District, spoke at Kiwanis noon about the Washington Irrigation Institute. The Pasco meeting draws the largest attendance in years as officials discuss broad irrigation district challenges beyond water delivery.
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Washington Irrigation Institute
Kiwanis Club Ynoon
E. J. Brand
Brand
Kennewick
Pasco
State Association Sanctions Kennewick for Using Ineligible Players
The state athletic association upheld Kennewick High School's protest against Sunnyside and Toppenish players and barred the Lions from competition for two years for using two ineligible players. All games involving these ineligible players were forfeited. Action on the Cle Elum case was deferred with possible league meeting to resolve matters.
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State Athletic Association
J. D. Meyer
Kane
Wick High School
Sunnyside
Lions
Kenne Wick
Akima Herald
Camera Club meeting and banquet planned for December
The Camera club will hold its regular meeting in the Arrow Grill Monday evening December 9 at 8. The program is in charge of Adolf Neuman and Lyle Neef both Pasco members. A discussion will cover still and movie shots. A number of locals plan to attend a banquet given by the Walla Walla camera Club on December 16 at the Grand Hotel.
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The
Camera Club
Arrow Grill
Adolf Neuman
Lyle Ne‘f
Pasco
Walla Walla
Grand Hotel
Willmsen Rainbow Gardens contest awards prizes
Mrs. Wm. Larsen wins ten dollar prize for best name. Mrs. Anglin of Portland and Mrs. Stimson of Richland tie for second and receive a dozen choice rose bushes each. Names chosen were varied and clever. the new name will be used.
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Wm. Larsen
Willmsen
Anglin
Portland
Stimson
Richland
Club President Endorses Sale of Christmas Seals
Mrs. Frank H. Ludwigs of Walla Walla, head of the Washington State Federation of Women's Clubs, urges all to buy Christmas seals to fund tuberculosis education and health programs. She notes the federation's history with the seal and emphasizes families and clubs supporting the campaign. sale closes Christmas Eve.
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Frank H. Ludwigs
Walla Walla
Washington State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Ludwigs
Oiation
Library Closure Extended by Health Officer Action
City library remains shut for the rest of the week per health officer Dr deBit and will reopen Monday at 2 p.m. Librarian Mrs Vinson plans limited Saturday hours from 2 to 5 p.m. to receive books, but no borrowing allowed. Monthly circulation totals 2347 with 1202 fiction 85 non fiction 492 juvenile 316 magazines 252 rentals. Fines and rentals reach 23.80 dollars.
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deBit
Vinson
Saturn
15 More Firms Added to 100 Percent Chest Drive
Kennewick businesses respond to the community chest appeal with new 100 percent pledge placards. Firms named include Evelyn Shoppe Arrow Grill Martin's Barber Shop Alyce Beauty Salon C H Vedica Motor Co Farmers Exchange Union Pacific Employees B B Plowman C S Knowles office and warehouse Mc Donald's Grocery Durochers Washington Hardware & Furniture Co Dr deBit and office Standard Lumber Co Church Grape Juice Co Dr and Mrs Brunn. The committee thanks contributors and asks others to give. a full contributor list will be published after the drive ends.
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Kennewick
F. M. Ludlow
Evelyn Shoppe
Arrow Grill
Martin’s Barber Shop
Alyce Beauty Salon
C. H. Vedica Motor Company
Farmers Exchange
Union Pacific Employees
B. B. Plowman
C. S. Knowles
McDonald’s
Durochers
Washington Hardware & Furniture Co
Kennewick Woman's Club Meets With Christmas Program
The Kennewick Woman's Club holds its regular meeting Friday December 13 at 2 30 PM in the Methodist Church parlors. A Christmas themed program is planned with roll call answered by Christmas quotations and a follow up program.
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Kennewick
Christmas Music to Be Heard at P T A
The community is invited to the next Parent- Teachers association meeting in the high school auditorium Wednesday evening December 11 at 8 o'clock. A community singing of Christmas carols opens the program followed by musical numbers from the Lyric Club and Ed Neuman at the piano. Dr. F A Schilling will give the Christmas message.
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Parent- Teachers Association
Lyric Club
Ed Neuman
F. A. Schilling
Winners Named in Local T B Essay Contests
Six students from Benton City Prosser and Kennewick earned top placings in junior and senior T B essay contests. Clifford Warner led the Benton City seniors with Betty Higley and Joyce Mulkey of Kennewick finishing second and third. Essays move on to the state association to compete with others statewide.
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T. B
Benton City
Fleming
Carol Girt
Prosser
Mary Dickinson
Kennewick
Clifford Warner
Betty Higley
Joyce Mulkey
Office
State Association
Loren Clark
Richland High School
Law Firm Moves to New Location
After thirty years at the First National Bank building Moulton relocates to the Havstad building occupying five ground floor offices in the former King block. Moulton & Powell now dedicates private partner offices with access to the vault, law library, filing rooms, and stenographer rooms.
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M. M. Moulton
First National Bank
Havstad
King Block
Moulton & Powell
Violin Pupils Appear in Recital
Sunday Mrs. Paul Blanton presents junior violin pupils from Kennewick and Pasco studies in a recital at 4 30 P M at English Lutheran Church Kennewick. Performers include Jill Maxfield Sylvia Mae Mulkey Clarence Campbell Tommy Duncan John Blanton Teddy Buckley Sally Carroll Fern Axtell Teddy Perry Paul Blanton Harvey Pfliger La Rose Culow Dick Perry Maynard Eggleston Naomi McClelland Jeanne Stringham Glen Ludlow Bobby Ludlow John Gravensland Marilyn Arnold Melvin Harris Jane Williams Elliott Mendel Gragg and Billy Brace. Public welcome.
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Paul Blanton
Kennewick and
Pasco
Kennewick
Jill Maxfield
Sylvia Mae Mulkey
Clarence Campbell
Tommy Duncan
John Blanton
Teddy Buckley
Sally Carroll Fern Axtell
Teddy Perry
Harvey Pfliger
la Rose Culow
Dick Perry
Maynard Eggleston
Naomi McClellan
Amon Elected Mayor in Calm City Election
Amon elected mayor as Tuesday’s city vote produced no contests. A. C. Amon will lead the city for a four year term starting in January with the rest of the ticket as nominated.
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A. C. Amon
Sagebrush Six 4-H Club Wins Kiwanis Cup Six Times
Four Locust Grove 4-H members plus leader Mrs. M. were guests at a Kiwanis luncheon. The Sagebrush Six have won the Kiwanis cup twice in three years, with two members unable to attend. Each present member gave a short resume of club work while Mrs. Simmelink outlined 4-H projects and goals. A photo of the group will be sent to Kiwanis magazine with a feature on the prize-winning club.
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Sagebrush Six
Locust Grove
Kiwanis
Tommy” Simmelink
Chicago
Bill Kratzer
Robert Robert
Simmelink
Kiwanis Magazine
Sagebrush Six 4-H Locust Grove Wins Kiwanis Cup
The Sagebrush Six 4-H club of Locust Grove led by Mrs. M. Simmelink wins the Kiwanis Achievement Trophy for the third straight year. Two members are absent: Tommy Simmelink in Chicago on a club trip and Bill Kratzer at Pullman for W. S. C. This marks their second consecutive cup victory.
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Locust Grove
M. Simmelink
Simmelink
Chicago
Bill” Kratzer
Pullman
Kiwanis
Cheap Power to Fuel Farm Product Manufacturing
Dr. Henry EK Benson of the University of Washington urged Washington Irrigation Institute delegates in Pasco to use cheap power from Grand Coulee and Bonneville to develop farm product industries. He argued small communities can grow manufacturing via pilot plants into larger units as markets and labor rise, citing plastics and fibers like rayon and nylon as examples. He described how air water and electricity can manufacture nitric acid ammonia or ammonium nitrate for industrial and agricultural use.
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Grand Coulee
Bonneville
Washington Irrigation Institute
Pasco
Henry EK. Benson
University of Washington
Benson
Kennewick Red Cross to Send Shipments and Plans
The Kennewick branch of the American Red Cross, part of the Yakima Valley chapter, will ship gowns and sweaters for children. Mrs. Harry Linn heads production and local needs, with sewing meetings held weekly led by volunteers. The next gathering is Tuesday December 10, at Linn’s home, with future meetings planned in the business district.
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Kennewick
Red Cross
Ae Red Cross
Harry Linn
T. C. Browne
Yakima Valley
American Red Cross
G. A. Purdy
Jay Perry
T .c. Browne
SA Xinn
Brown
George D. Peters
Navy recruiting station opens in Pasco with extended age limit
A part time Navy recruiting station opens at the Pasco post office this Friday and Saturday. From next dates it will open on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays during the second and fourth weeks of each month. The age limit drops from 18 31 to 17 31, with 17 to 18 year olds who enlist serving until age 21.
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Navy
Pasco Post Office
Districts Schedule Saturday Elections for Directors
Two irrigation districts hold annual director elections Saturday. In Columbia district, incumbent Jas Johnston seeks reelection with no announced opponent. In Kennewick district, Ted Watkins term expires and a challenger has not yet been named.
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Seeine
Columbia District
Jas. Johnston
Ted Watkins
Kennewick
O.E.S Plans Annual Christmas Party
Alma chapter of the O E S held its regular meeting with Mrs Pearl Green and Ed Frauen in charge. RobertMacMahon gave a talk on Eastern Stars and Mrs Lucile Jones of Richland sang two songs. Plans were set for the Christmas party at the next meeting on December 17. Members urged to attend and visitors welcomed.
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Alma
Pearl Green
Ed Frauen
Robert Macmahon
Lucile Jones
Richland
Benefit Tea Aids Red Cross Afghan Project
About thirty women attended a silver tea at the home to raise funds for the Red Cross. Proceeds of seven dollars will support afghan knitting, with squares measuring six inches each.
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Red Cross
Residents Seek Sewer Extension on Third Avenue
Residents apply for improvements as a petition for a sewer extension moves forward. Hearing on cost and feasibility will be held soon with property owners to learn probable costs and project details.
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Third Avenue
Mumps versus Mumps Play Postponed to December 13
The Friday evening performance has been postponed due to the influenza and mumps epidemic. The play will now be staged on Friday, December 13, with the same cast and venue.
Kennewick Schools Shut Over Mumps Flu Outbreak
Mumps and influenza prompt Kennewick schools to close this Tuesday with about 200 absences including five teachers. Health officer Dr de Bit expects to reopen next Monday. A basketball game with Wapato and a school play are postponed to a later date while attendance-based funding is affected.
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deBit
E. S. Black
Wapa
Irrigation Meet Marks Its 28th Year With Strong Attendance
The 28th annual irrigation institute drew broad statewide participation with the largest registration in years and constant attendance. President John S. Moore opened with remarks and organization, as committees led by W. P. Stapleton and W. C. Muldrow guided nominations and resolutions. Speakers from the Reclamation Bureau, State Planning Council, Roza Project, and Experiment Farm discussed soils, crops, and irrigation systems, with sessions continuing Friday on crops, soils, and the Great Falls National Reclamation Association meeting report.
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Washington Irrigation Institute
John S. Moore
W. P. Stapleton
Seattle
Kennewick
Harold P. Singleton
Prosser
Thomas B. Hill
Olympia
E. J. Brand
B. B. Horrigan
Pasco
Rota
Columbia Basin
Yakima Valley
H. A. Parker
Reclamation Bureau
P. Heatherton
State Planning Council
C. E. Crownover
Roza
John W. Haw
Agricultural Coulee
Frank A. Banks
Experiment Farm
Soil Conservation Service
University of Washington
Walt Knowles
Kennewick Chamber of Commerce
Great Falls
National Reclamation Association
Chas. L. Powell
Institute
Jas. Johnston
Ole Brue
Ed Frauen
Frank Maupin
Columbia Irrigation District
Ted Watkins
Kennewick Irrigation
M. M. Moulton
W. ©. Mukirow
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A. Peterson
U.S
Irrigation Institute
State
Woman’s Club
P.T. A
Law Firm
Amon
L. G
Ers
Wis
O.E.S
Benefit Tea
Muldrow
W. C. Muldrow
Col
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