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The Kennewick Courier Reporter

Location

Kennewick, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1930

Page

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Epworth Leaguers Open Institute in Yakima Valley

The Epworth Leaguers of the lower Yakima valley open a mid winter institute Friday at 7 30 in the Methodist church with a song service talks by five leagues and an address by Rev Erling Bergan of Finley. Saturday includes Bible and Christian life classes, a study on The Christian's Problems, lunch, afternoon recreation, and an address by Rev Everett M Hill of Pasco. Sunday features Sunday school and an 11 o'clock sermon by Rev Kerr, followed by a basket lunch and closing session at 2. All valley young people are welcome.

Epworth Leaguers Yakima Valley Methodist Church Erling Bergan Finley D. S. Kerr Grandview Bergan Filbert Richland Everett M. Hill Pasco Kerr

Mails Close Times by Route and Day

Eastbound mails close at 9 21 a m 12 30 p m 2 45 p m 4 12 p m 6 30 p m Westbound close 11 12 a m 12 30 p m 6 30 p m Southbound close 11 30 a m 6 30 p m Sundays holidays last dispatch 6 00 p m

Combelli & Perry Staff Dance Ends Packing Season

The A club hosted a Saturday night celebration by Combelli and Perry employees after finishing the packing season. Hessler's orchestra provided music as over 100 couples danced and the staff presented a gift to their bosses for the occasion.

Combelli & Perry Hessler

STARS ELECT Alma Chapter O.E.S. Officers Elected

Stars Elect Alma Chapter O.E.S. officers Tuesday evening. New officers include Mrs. J. C. Swayze as worthy matron and R. Q. Macmahon as worthy patron. Mrs. A. M. Chellis associate matron. J. R. an as sociate patron. Mrs. G. H. Shan afelt secretary. Mrs. W. S. Walters treasurer. Mrs. W. S. Hulet conductress. Mrs. M. V. Wysong associate conductress.

Alma Chapter O.E.S J. C. Swayze R. Q. Macmahon A. M. Chellis J. R G. H. Shanafelt W. S. Walters W. S. Hulet M. V. Wysong

Campbells and Kelso Visit Walla Walla Friday

Mr and Mrs Willard Campbell and Mr and Mrs Raymond Kelso shopped in Walla Walla on Friday. They visited Buel Peebles at the Veterans hospital and also went through the penitentiary.

Willard Campbell Raymond Kelso Walla Walla Buel Peebles Veterans’ Hospital Penitentiary

Honor Roll List Names Students With High Averages

Supt W G Hodge released the period honor roll led by Eurada Vinson and Robert Tweedt both with 90 plus averages. The full four class list shows top grades for freshmen sophomores juniors and seniors including many students with scores from 90 down to 87 in various subjects.

Eurada Vinson Robert Tweedt Supt W. G. Hodge Eurada Vinson Dorthea Bechtel Myrtle Phar Edna Goodnight Luella Rathbun Phyllis Chambers Pauline Struve Ruth Mitchell Dorothy Gurnsey Inis Lee Lloyd Morgan Lynette Heberlein Betty Beamer Edna Erle Ferrell Laura Greer Jean Arnold John Wibber Irene Heberlein Olive Brue Lucy Helm Marjorie Minert Alta Puderbaugh Marjorie Mills Marjorie McGahey Geraldine Mitchell Ioe Foraker Orville Bowen

New Bridge at School Ready for Use

The new footbridge across the canal at Washington street school is nearly finished. City workers install metal flashings and apply paint to complete the structure, eliminating the dangerous crossing where pedestrians shared the road with traffic and improving safety for students.

Washington Street

Portland Man Arrives to Build Garage at McLean Home

Warren Burch of Portland arrived Sunday at the home of his sister Mrs J A McLean. He plans to build a garage and other buildings on the McLean property during his stay.

Warren Burch Portland J. A. McLean McLean Place

Associated Oil to Build Plant Here

The Associated Oil Company of Seattle plans a new Kennewick plant near the Unior oil plant east of town. They aim to be in operation before year end, though delays slowed earlier progress. After completing Ritzville and Grandview plants, Kennewick will connect with the Walla Walla operation already running.

Associated Oil Company of Seattle Kennewick Sen. R. Staiger Northern Department Ritzville Grandview Walla Walla

New Minister Serves Local Christian Church This Winter

Rev. F. G. Nelson, former pastor of Colfax First Christian, will lead services at 11 every Sunday. Nelson and family reside on the ranch near Richland after years in Prosser where he also pastored.

F. G. Nelson First Christian Church of Colfax Rev. Nelson Richland Nelsons Prosser

Hedges Grange to decide site for new hall Friday

Finley Grange will hold its regular meeting at Hedges depot Friday night to choose the site for the new Grange hall. Members are urged to attend, prepare opinions, and participate in the discussion during the literary program. Bring a dime for lunch.

Finley Grange Hedges Depot Grange

Sunday activities and visits in Kennewick

Sunday school at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m by Rev Bergan. Epworth League 7 p m. Conference at M B church Kennewick Friday to Sunday with a banquet Saturday 5 p m. Ladies Aid meets next Wednesday 2 p m at Mrs Leo Richards. Various local visits noted including Mr Mc Daniels of Weston and Mrs Helps visits.

Bergan Epworth League Epworth M. B Kennewick Leo Richards Eades Mr. McDaniels Weston Oregon Mrs. Eades Mrs. Helps T. M. Gardner C. S. Cox Harry W. L. Cochran Portland

Eichners Return From Spokane with Hospital Guest

Mr and Mrs Louis Eichner came back from Spokane after several days visiting. They brought back Mrs Ted Kleinknecht who has been undergoing treatments at Sacred Heart hospital for several weeks.

Louis Eichner Spokane Ted Kleinknecht Sacred Heart Hospital

Elliott Wins as Ditch District Director

W T Elliott was elected director of the Columbia Irrigation district Tuesday replacing C J Dahlin as his term expired. Voters were few with most support coming from city property owners rather than farmers raising questions about district leadership during refinancing talks. In Kennewick, M N Hudnall was unanimously re elected as director.

W. T. Elliott Columbia C. J. Dahlin Hover Mr. Elliott Kennewick M. N. Hudnall

Tea for Tom Delights in Future Farmers Comedy

The Future Farmers staged Tea for Tom directed by Miss Winona Rushton in a clever comedy noted for well chosen characters and strong ensemble. June Wisger as Mrs Covington, Fletcher Love as a hen pecked husband, Lucile Heberlien as a hotel hostess, and Robert Williams as a love lorn bachelor drew loud laughter and hearts from the audience. The production reflected thorough direction and lively sponsorship by Leland Barabee.

Tom Winona Rushton Enthusiam Leland Barabee

Dubuque Woman Heads Home After Month with Sister

Mrs. W. F. Reunoeh of Dubuque Iowa spent the past month with her sister Mrs. G. E. Armstrong and family and left Saturday for home. She will travel via Hermiston Oregon Gooding Idaho and Colorado Springs en route.

W. F. Reunoeh Dubuque Iowa G. E. Armstrong Enroute Hermiston Oregon Gooding Idaho Colorado Springs

Don Shephardson Vacation Visit With Castle Rock Ties

Don Shephardson of Castle Rock arrived Saturday to spend a few days with Mr and Mrs H E Oliver and family. He is a nephew of Mrs Oliver and a football player. He played with the social team at Pasco Sunday.

Don Shephardson Castle Rock H. E. i Oliver Shephardson

Speedy Classifieds Prompt Bicycle Sale

A Cour ier-Reporter note touts rapid results from classified ads after Mrs. Hauschild advertised for a bicycle. The paper claims ten minutes after publication the deal closed and urges readers to use ads for quick connections, noting low cost and high results.

Courier-Reporter

Plenty People at Plowman's Place

Kennewick welcomed Plowman’s new Highlands restaurant in the Hoover block with a lively opening night. Flowers and music accompanied guests while Mr Plowman treated the men to cigars and the women to candy. Dancing followed as crowds praised the venture and predicted town prosperity.

Kennewick Plowman Highlands Ditch Mr. Prowman

Seven Boys Take Scout Examinations at Court of Honor

At the Scout Court of Honor on Wednesday evening Troop 27 members Roger Jones Oliver Tyler Lowell Higley and Don Duffer took the second class tests Lee Holcomb of Troop 26 also took the tests John Tweet took examinations for the first rank Athol Jones earned a merit badge in firemanship Lane K Larson presided the meeting attended by Scout Executive Hawley of Walla Walla Scoutmasters Wilder and Anderson helped with Paul Duffy assisting.

Scout Court of Honor Troop 27 Roger Jones Oliver Tyler Lowell Higley Don Duffey Lee Holcomb John Tweet Athol Jones Lane K. Larson Hawley Walla Walla Wilder and Anderson Paul Duffy

Marriage announced for Martha Day and Stephen Brown in Tucson

Cards announce the marriage of Martha Ruby Day to Stephen Lincoln Brown in Tucson Arizona on Thanksgiving Day. They will reside in Tucson where Brown pursues a post graduate chemistry course. Day was Benton county’s former county nurse and has many local friends. Brown has often visited at J T F Gladding’s home.

Martha Ruby Day Stephen Lincoln Brown Tucson Arizona Mr. Brown Miss Day Benton County J. T. F. Gladding

Expert Advises Gas Extension For Yakima Valley

A Northwestern Natural Gas Co survey by F. P. Fisher of Mt. Vernon Ohio finds gas reserves and consumer demand justify pipelines to four Yakima Valley communities. Extensions to Pasco and Kennewick are planned for spring with 30000 to 40000 dollars more units, though Yakima and Walla Walla lines cannot be added this year.

Northwestern Natural Gas& Co F. P. Fisher Mt. Vernon Ohio Yakima Valley Washington Oil World Yakima Walla Walla R. B. Newbern Pasco Kennewick

Farmers Spring A New Stunt At Grange Sale

The Valley Grange plans a Farm Auction to fund building and grounds improvements. Proceeds benefit Grange activities and promote community ties as farmers gather indoors while weather limits field work.

Valley Grange Grangers The Grange

Guild Meets St Pauls Episcopal Guild Meeting Notes

St Pauls Episcopal Guild met at Mrs H P Cranmer's home on Thursday afternoon. They discussed the bazaar and plans for the church school Christmas party. Bags for candy were made. The group will resume after the new year.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Guild H. P. Cranmer

Mrs Lindsey Opens Voice Studio in Kennewick

Mrs. L. E. Lindsey of Seattle has moved to Kennewick and will open a studio for voice. She is an experienced instructor handling air branches of the art chorus glee club and solo work while residing at the Akin home in the Garden Tracts.

L. E. Lindsey Seattle Kennewick The Voice Lindsey

Vincent and Hillier Families Meet on Thanksgiving Eve

Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Vincent of Sunnyside stopped Thanksgiving evening with Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Hillier and family on their return from visiting their children in Walla Walla. Mrs. Vincent is Mr. Hillier’s sister.

E. J. Vincent Sunnyside C. E. Hillier Walla Walla

Pasco Wins Foot Ball Championship

Pasco defeated Kennewick 7 to 0 to clinch the football title ending two scoreless ties. Kiwanis clubs from Pasco and Kennewick plan winter matches in basket and volleyball as entertainment and community renewal.

Pasco Alia Peuside Kennewick Pasco Brilliants Kiwanis Kianians

Olmsted Egg Factory Spur to Grow Valley Poultry

O A Fechter president of a local bank offers financing to develop poultry in the Olmsted addition. A new 24 by 110 foot chicken house for a thousand birds is under construction near the west edge, to be operated by Pitner Brothers with nine experienced poultrymen forming a six acre tract. The move follows similar profitable lines in the upper valley, signaling a broader cooperative growth and climate advantage over Yakima.

O. A. Fechter Pitner Brothers Oreer Plower Valley Yakima Fechter

Lulu Hughes Returns from Chicago 4-H Club Tour

Miss Lulu Hughes returned Tuesday morning from Chicago where she participated in a 4-H club tour. She reports a lovely trip and a splendid time.

Lulu Hughes Chicago Miss Hughes

Hover area social and club activities listed

Local households report Sunday dinners hosted by Mr and Mrs W F Ashby and Mr and Mrs J E Cochran. Residents like Larry Dimich visit Mottinger ranch. Kennewick meetings on home nursing with Mrs Harry Linn. Hover FMS club meetings and kitchen tours planned led by Miss Holderbaum with materials guidance from Pullman extension.

W. F. Ashby J. E. Cochran Larry Dimich Mottinger Ranch Mottinger C. L. Evans Inez Cochran Kennewick Harry Linn Hover-Finley W.F.M.S E. J. Harper Victory McGuire Leo Montague F. S. McClure East Kennewick Hazel Sprague John Jim Harper Seattle Walter Murawski Jack Wortman Billy Weston Oregon Seen Ditch Mary E. Davis Club Dne Hover Grover Montague H. S. Hughes McGuire Miss Holderbaum Extension Department Pullman

Soup Service Begins at Washington School Monday

Soup will be served to the children at the Washington school starting Monday December 15. The meal is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club in its second season with Mrs Nels Coult in charge of serving as last year.

Washington School Theiwanis Club Nels Coult

Business Girls Stage Mixed Show Despite Modest Attendance

The Business Girls presented a three act comedy A Dollar Down last night with strong performances from Dayl Miller as the modern father Myrtle Johnson as the mother and peace maker Skeen as the oil stock salesman Eva Leibbrand Ella Linn and Lillian Crowley gave lively turns The Alabama skit between acts and dancing drew praise The show repeats tonight with expectations of a larger audience.

Dayl Miller Myrtle Johnson Skeen Eva Leibbrand Ella Linn Elmer Heman Lillian Crowley Alabama

New Officers Elected by Ideal Camp RNA

Ideal Camp RNA elected officers at Thursday meeting. Named Olive Oldrich as oracle S E Tippie vice oracle Agnes Boyer as reco or Dia Day receiver Hattie Mills chancellor Martha Luke marshal Louise Morton inner sentinel Mean Gliz pey outer sentinel Rosa Richter manager Frances Ludwig music co Drs 8eponitinn and Capell physicians Higle ing officer Erma illation of the new ace to be held about January 15.

Ideal Camp R.N.A Olive Oldrich Oracle S. E. Tippie Agnes Boyer Dia Day Hattie Mills Martha Luke Louise Morton Inner Sentinel Mean Glizpey Outer Sentinel Rosa Richter Frances Ludwig

Three Rivers Employees Hold Year End Party

Three Rivers finished the season around Wednesday afternoon as employees held their annual clubhouse party. A 7:30 banquet was followed by informal entertainment with speeches from Lee M. Lampson and the manager. Tug of war and dancing ended with a midnight supper. Music was by H. C. Puderbaugh and refreshments by Mrs. Opal We.

3 Rivers Three Rivers Lee M. Lampson H. C. Puderbaugh Mrs. Opal

Talks to Kids on Accident Prevention by Patrolman

Marvin Carnahan of the state highway patrol gave an instructive talk on Accident Prevention to Washington school children on Monday. He praised Kennewick pupils for observing traffic regulations and told them they were among the best in his district.

Marvin Carnahan Washington School Kennewick

Finley Girls to Face Kennewick and Hanford

Finley girls prepare for a pair of non conference games against Kennewick and Hanford after the Saturday night boys game where White Bluffs topped Finley 15 to 3. The women will play at Kennewick Wednesday and at Hanford Friday with additional boys games on the same dates.

Finley Kennewick and Hanford White Bluffs Kennewick

Community Notes From Spokane Scout Meeting and Local Events

Sunday in Spokane the Johnsons hosted a Scout gathering and the Sun shine Circle class. Reports say Mr. Rice is improving after illness. The W O W and N O W hold their annual banquet at Finley hall on Saturday evening. White Christmas Sunday is planned for December 21 with gifts requests. N O W and W O W met at the Stewart home for a social with sandwiches doughnuts cake and coffee served by Mrs. Deakins.

Ole Johnson Spokane Sunshine Syrcle Rice Toeir Friends Finley H Hall Wista’ Turner Pasital F. Montague Seth Hover C. Thulman Tewart

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