Red Cross Sets Goal of 15 Million Members Globally
The American Red Cross launches a Christmas membership drive aiming for ten million new members in a week and Benton county pledges 2500 toward a regional 1250 quota. Campaign organizers plan lighted candle ceremonies on Christmas Eve with service flags and stickers for household memberships.
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Red Cross
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Woodrow Wilson
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River Territory
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Toppenish
Yakima
Benton
A. R. Gardner
Hover
Richland
Hanford
Gilbert
Benton Counties
Registration Not Necessary to Vote in Columbia Irrigation Election
A Washington landowner within the district lines who is a qualified voter can vote in the December 26 election without prior registration. Both spouses may vote, and ownership through contracts or deeds counts. Meetings on December 20 and 21 will explain the voting method and district purpose, clarifying that creation does not bind the district to operate the irrigation system.
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State of Washington
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M. Moulton
Commercial Club
Northern Pacific Irrigation System
Red Cross Supper and Sale Planned by Kennewick Chapter
A Christmas store will be set up in the Commercial club rooms Tuesday of next week by Kennewick Red Cross ladies. Donations of any value will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. with unsold items auctioned afterward. A cafeteria supper runs 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and patrons are urged to attend with empty stomachs and full pockets.
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Red Cross
Harlow
N. P. I. Company
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Christmas Spirit Ties Red Cross Forging New Humanity
In Christian devotion the season blends with Red Cross ideals as the world seeks peace and service. The message urges renewed dedication to Christlike help, unity, and humanitarian effort amid a troubled era.
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Red Cross
Retailers on war footing urged in statewide plan
J M Holmes of Holmes Grocery backs war time retail measures to close stores by six, stop credit, and stock essentials. A state council of defense sub committee on commercial economy recruits twenty merchant members to limit deliveries and credit, curb luxuries, and boost staples. Benton county undecided while Franklin and nearby counties start action to reduce deliveries and shift practices.
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J. M. Holmes
Holmes Grocery
State Council of Defense
Quarantine Enforces Dog Muzzle Rules in Kennewick
Yakima Benton and Klickitat counties impose a dog muzzle quarantine. Mayor Sherk says Kennewick will enforce next Monday with bans on unmuzzled dogs at large. State order dates November 27 and local penalties include fines or imprisonment.
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State Department
Big land sales at Richland attract midwest buyers
Horn Rapids Irrigation Company has sold over 1000 acres of irrigated land near Richland in the last month, processed by Daniel Hays Company of Rock Island Illinois. Excursions from the midwest bring buyers, with 24 purchasers from Illinois Wisconsin Iowa and Kansas buying 997 acres and Julius Kohl mayor of Liberty Iowa purchasing 200 acres.
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Richland
Daniel Hays
Middle West
Richland Project
Illinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
Kansas
Julius Kohl
Liberty
Orchardists to Gather for Northwest Horticultural Meeting
Secretary Luke Powell of the Washington State Horticultural Association says the fourteenth annual meeting will be held January 3 to 5 in this city. About 200 prominent growers are expected, with topics covering labor, marketing, storage, spraying, pruning, water abuses, and insect control.
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Washington State Horticultural Association
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Washington
Australia
America
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Highland
Valley Clubs
H. W. Desgranges
Lee Lampson
E. O. Keene
Highland Club
Valley Club
Army medical corps officer promoted to captain
Kennewick friends report Lieut C D Hopper of the medical corps has been promoted to captain. He remains stationed at Vancouver.
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Lieut. C. D. Hopper
Medical Corps of
Army
Vancouver
Paterson Post Office Tops County War Stamp Sales
Post Office Paterson led county efforts in War Savings stamps, with H. E. Fisher and locals buying heavily. Kennewick office supplies others, but Paterson’s demand surged to 1077.82 dollars, a county record as residents embrace the savings plan to aid the war effort.
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Beavers
Paterson
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