Squawk Club member reports collapse after crevasse incident
A courier arrived at the Washington Street and Kennewick Avenue intersection, drenched and exhausted, reporting a companion fell into a crevasse during sewer construction as the fire department stood by. The courier then collapsed, leaving the incident tied to the busy Christmas shopping period and Eastside trading centers.
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Hat exchange at irrigation meeting causes bemused editor
A man boasts about a three year old hat saying it is as good as new after cleaning and restaurant changes. The editor at the Tighlands club Irrigation meeting Saturday night laments the hat’s shape and asks readers to identify the party of the second part so he can swap back.
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Tighlands Club
New Management at Chuck's Sandwich Shop
Chuck's Sandwich Shop announces a management change with Mom Schiffner and Eleanor Sanders taking charge. The Sportland Cafe remodel adds three pool tables and cigars and candies. The Vibber building gains large front windows as it prepares for occupancy. Brick Oliver's service station adopts a new color scheme in Chevron tones. The basketball season kicks off with a big game scheduled for Saturday night.
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Mom” Schiffner
Eleanor Sanders
Kennewick
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Vibber
Brick Oliver
Twin City Creamery Introduces New Colorful Milk Hoods
The Twin City Creamery upgrades with colored cellophane milk hoods and new equipment. Window displays show a Christmas motif as work continues along the sidewalk.
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Twin City Creamery
Ever Son
June in January in November and December naval draft
A clipped report notes the apparent June tone as ships deploy amid a wartime draft. It mentions many young men, the foxhole dreams, and the broad mobilization shaping life for boys and families.
Goose Hunt Gives Eye for a Lucky Shot
Dutch Staley recounts a fruitless goose chase when a lone bird circling high above range prompted him to swing with his ten gauge. He waited as the echoing shot finally brought the bird down, proving luck favors bold attempts.
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Dutch Staley
November Fires Damage Homes in Kennewick
Kennewick’s fire department answered 10 calls in November with three outside the city. The largest loss was Roy Johnson’s house outside the city, struck on Nov 23 at 8 40 p.m. Four more houses were damaged along with a car, a truck, a store and a cabin with a grass fire.
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Kennewick
Roy Johnson
New Kennewick Chamber of Commerce elects Dorothy Ellis president
Dorothy Ellis, newly elected president, takes over duties from retiring president U L Keolker at a Thursday noon meeting. The term runs one year. Keolker outlines a busy program including a dam, irrigation project, and hospital. Secretary Rector presents Sacajawea park change plans to protect the site after Umatilla dam construction. The chamber endorses raising park levels with museum relocation and north side expansion. Stores not closed on December 24 but approved closing day before New Year.
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Kennewick Chamber of Commerce
U L. Keolker
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Dorothy
Sacajawea Park
Umatilla
Dick Rector
Council Details Airport and Street Plans for Nob Hill
The city council discussed Nob Hill airport improvements after Operator Herp Henne reported rising outsider use amid foggy unsettled weather. They will study methods and costs to upgrade the field and curb First Avenue from Washington to Cascade to add parking and clear the junk near the site.
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Cascade
Joe Ae
Kennewick Avenue
Soil Supervisor Election Slated for District
Election slated for the district with six candidates nominated by landowners Ben Blair from Horse Heaven Lee Boutelle and C F Fletcher from Highlands A L Schuster among eligible voters including both spouses Four polling places are set Highlands clubhouse City Hall Ken Continued on Page 12
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Ben Blair
Horse Heaven
Lee Boutelle
C. F. Fletcher
Highlands
A. L. Schuster
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Pendig
Hampton
Hover
Lampson
City Hall
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Postmaster Urges Early Mail Open Saturdays
The post office will stay open until 6 p.m. Saturdays through Christmas to ease holiday mail. Postmaster Lincoln cautions heavy volume plus staffing and transportation limits and urges residents to mail as early as possible.
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Kennewick Masons Awarded High Degrees for Members
Three Kennewick Masons receive meritorious honors from the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite. Charles A. Crawford, KCCH, to receive camba in Seattle. R. Ayers and Hawa Frauen to be named Knight Commander of the Court of Honor in Spokane. Mark M. Moulton and Robert Q. Macmahon also noted for past KCCH honors. Continuous service stated across local lodges and related bodies.
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Robert Q. Macmahon
Charles A. Crawford
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Mark M. Moulton
John R. Ayers
Edwin Frauen
Spokane
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Building Permits Revealed for Month in Owens, City
City records show permits issued for Avenue C two major structures a store building and a garage. A house in Owens addition slated at about 5000 dollars plus several cabins and small store buildings.
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Owens
Enthusiasm Rises for Kennewick Highlands Irrigation Day
A Saturday event at the Highlands clubhouse drew local and out of town visitors for a turkey dinner and speakers led by Tom Hill of the Washington Reclamation Association. Ed Brand outlined project history, with support from Wm Stapleton, State Senator Earl Coe, and J K Cheadle. The group urged Congress for funding while promoting farm land development in Washington.
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the Highlands
Tom Hill
Washington Reclamation Association
Wm. Stapleton
Northern Pacific Railway
Earl Coe
J. K. Cheadle
Spokane
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Columbia Basin
Ed Brand
Charles Powell
Frank Maupin
Pasco
Richland
Prosser
Mr. Hill
Washington Lands
Irrigation Projects Committee
Congress
Toastmasters Club
Grape School Held Here Dec 10
A full day program begins at 10 a m on December 10 in Benton Franklin counties. Meetings cover grape production and offer a complete schedule for those seeking information on growing and managing grapes. Local organizers invite interested growers and agribusiness participants to attend.
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Benton
Franklin
Congara Ohden
Kenn
Highlands Men's Club to Hold Annual Election
Highlands Men's Club will elect officers for the coming year as the main order of business at Friday's meeting. Members are urged to attend this important gathering of the Highlands Association.
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Highlands
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Ninth Graders Win First in King and Queen Contest
Kennewick leads state in Victory Loan drive as E Bonds quota is oversubscribed. D. M. Deeter reports Kennewick reached 85,000 and overall quota 190,000 with final figures due December 8. Local news notes school and queen contest victories and a Junior Band show featuring Roy Rogers.
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Kennewick
D. M. Deeter
Deeter
Washington
Janet Wilson Brady
Courier-Reporter
Reno Odlin
Carl Parks
Mediately
Roy Rogers
Josephs to Appear In Lecture Series
On Tuesday evening December 11 the Pasco Kennewick lecture series third speaker will visit Kennewick High School auditorium. The lecturer is Rayns Einsensee in 1940 Mr J Ser.
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Pasco- Kennewick
Kennewick High School
Rayns Einsee
J Ser
Zoning Debate Spurs Umatilla Damsite Area Plan
County planning commission examines zoning for the Umatilla damsite area amid concerns from residents and developers. Officials weigh land use, environmental impact, and growth projections as input from multiple stakeholders is gathered.
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County Planning. Commission
Umatilla
Ciasies Correa Et Sete
Schubert Club Benefit Concert Set for Sunday
A Schubert Club event will host a benefit concert on Sunday December 16 with proceeds directed to its programs and community outreach. The article notes plans for performances by local musicians and ticketing details.
Lutheran Churches Start Radio Vesper Programs
Five Lutheran congregations begin Sunday broadcast slots from 7 15 to 7 30 with weekly schedules: Monday Rev Hippler Richland Tuesday Rev Rimsrud Richland Wednesday Rev Kauth Kennewick Friday Rev Jaech Richland Saturday Rev Luvaas Kennewick. Public invited to hear messages on Jesus Christ and him crucified.
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Hippler
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