14 Dec 1939
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Newspaper
The Kennewick Courier Reporter
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1939
Page
1
London reports the Finnish forces halt a Russian assault as a 200000 strong army faces vast Soviet resources. The piece portrays the Soviet army as disorganized and notes Hitler’s concern over aligning with Russia, doubting Moscow’s ability to provide supplies or real military support.
Helsinki reports Finnish leaders urging world cooperation to halt a Soviet drive aimed at overrunning Western Europe. The plan, they say, includes destroying Scandinavian democracies and expanding into Sweden Norway and Denmark, with Belgium and the Netherlands as future targets.
Washington notes Finland as the only European nation to receive substantial U S funds for necessary supplies. In New York former President Hoover heads a Finnish Relief Commission collecting thousands daily for aid to the Nordic republic facing a powerful adversary. A large credit is also considered for Norway as the Bolshevik threat expands in Western Europe. U S statesmen view the European war as a broader racial struggle influencing Americas.
The Dies Committee on Un-American Activities sees renewed public support as letters urge continuation past the term. Protests target Earl Browder and Nicholas Dozenberg over forged passports used to report to Stalin. Educators decline involvement despite appeals from the American Youth Congress and Mrs. Roosevelt.
Business Week reports Oral Reserve Board data showing industrial production at 125 percent of the 1923-25 normal, the highest on record. Unemployment exceeds 8 million with a labor population rise of about 6 million since 1929, as industry hesitates large scale hiring until the new threat to business subsides.
Representatives from Benton County twelve granges gathered at Yale for the Pomona meeting with 158 at the afternoon session and 408 at dinner. Officers from nearly all granges were installed, and reports noted membership gains amid strong Pomona activity including a power conference and plans for 1940 meetings.
Mrs Laura Amon and Mrs Kenneth Durham hosted a miscellaneous shower at the Amon home Monday evening in honor of Miss Jene Henke with twenty guests attending.
The Roxy Theatre hosts a charity toy matinee Saturday at 10 a.m. Admission is a toy donation. Films companies donated a festive program and the theatre along with staff contribute services for the event.
The Lions opened league play with two victories over the Wapato Wolves 32 9 and 31 10. The defense held Wapato to three field goals while Smith and Fries led scorers with strong under the basket finishes. Coach Brim used many substitutes and multiple games against Grandview and Wapato showed depth as Toppenish looms Friday.
Royal Neighbor lodge held a meeting to elect officers for the coming year. Elected were Oracle Eva Crockford past Oracle Olive Oldrich vice Oracle Nellie Britton chancellor Grace Faulds Johanna Dickinson receiver Marietta Dague inner sentinel Ethel Campbell outer sentinel Bertha Lewis marshall Eileen Farquhar ass t marshall Thelma Higley manager Annie Mueller and doctors Spaulding and Stevens. Other officers to be named at the December 21 meeting.
The Kennewick Woman's Club met at the Masonic hall on Friday December 8. They voted to buy a five dollar TB bond and heard Dr R L LaMott give a talk on Christmas drama. Theo Lampson sang Birthday of a King. Hostesses served refreshments.
Voter turnout varied by district as Ed Frauen won in the valley 85 to 40 over Sam Driggs while M N Hudnall defeated W Humphries 162 to 95 in the Highlands. Lee Boutelle withdrew his name too late to remove it from ballots and Richland ended in a 149 to 149 tie between Dave Allen and George Colly.
County judges read essays by junior and senior high students amid sealable envelopes. Prizes awarded: senior division first Jennie May Thomas Prosser, second Loren Clark Richland, third Joyce Jacobs Benton City. Junior division first Mary Warner Benton City, second Dawn Sharp Presser, third Goldie Frank Kennewick.
County health physician Dr L G Spaulding reports considerable minor illness in the community hampering school attendance but notes no serious contagion. He adds two cases of scarlet fever are under control and no further cases are anticipated.
Santa may have overlooked items for the Christmas Cheer committee. Mrs. Harry Linn urges not broken toys. Toys may be left on the Linn porch on Kennewick Avenue at any time.
A Sunday morning wedding at 9:30 joined Miss Vivian Peter in marriage to Charles Eyman of Ellensburg with her sister Mrs. Herbert Misner as matron of honor. Guests included family from Ellensburg Toppenish and Tacoma. the couple shared a wedding breakfast after the ceremony.
Mrs. J. R. Ayers, seal sale chairman, says the community is responding well and the sale is far ahead of last year at the same time. In the first ten days this year the receipts exceed last year’s $194 by reaching $232.
The Kennewick chamber of commerce will hold one general meeting monthly on the first Thursday evening. The board of directors will host two luncheons monthly on the second and fourth Thursdays, with member invitation. Members should notify attendance due to luncheon service difficulties.
The Schubert Club hosts its annual Christmas concert Sunday at 8 p m in the Methodist church. Frederick Asbury and colleagues perform Ave Maria with Miss Wilder singing There s a Song in the Air. Offertory and silver offering proceeds benefit Kennewick s Orthopedic hospital in Seattle.
Lutheran churches announce a joint concert on December 19 at eight oclock. The program is directed by Edwin Neuman with Mrs. Edwin Neuman at the piano. The public is invited to attend.
Funeral services were held Monday for Miss Bell who died after a lengthy illness. Neighboring towns and local officials conveyed condolences as details of services were announced.
John Deere representatives from all twelve factories met with dealers and outlined activities for the coming year, aiming to mark the best performance in over a century of operation.
Other organizations looking to support the park fund are urged to sponsor the planting of one or two trees in the park, contributing to the ongoing beautification and community improvements.
Earl Johns son of Mr and Mrs W E Johns of East Kennewick recounts his educational trip to Chicago as the sole Benton county recipient from a Washington state delegation of 30 students. He describes traveling by rail, free fares from Milwaukee Railroad, hotel stay on Michigan Avenue, bus tours of the city, visits to Swift meat packing, International Harvester shops, Marshall Field store, and the livestock show, plus a radio broadcast of the National Barn Dance.
Kennewick chapter D AR met at the home of Mrs. M M Moulton for a regular meeting. Mrs Reuben Gest reported on the Walla Walla meeting and plans for the state conference in Walla Walla in March with Kennewick Dayton and Walla Walla as joint hosts. Mrs H S Taylor presented Arrow Rock Missouri historical facts. Mrs J H Siegfried led the National Defense program.
Annual fundraiser by the volunteer firemen with music to be provided at the Highland clubhouse on Saturday. Committees pledge this will be the best yet and advance ticket sales are underway.
The Kennewick Irrigation District directors announce the annual water users meeting for Highlands on Monday night December 18 at eight o'clock at the Highlands clubhouse. All Highlands water users are urged to attend to hear details of the season's operations.
Yakima Kiwanis members are urged to perform radio stunts to raise funds. They seek a dollar pledge with the promise that Dr Capell will sing a song on KIT Friday at 9:30 p.m. The program is presented as a fun boost to the charity drive.
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