Mint growing in Lewis county eyed for profit
A county agent warns mint as a speculative crop in Lewis county with sixty acres planted. The letter from horticulture specialist Armstrong notes price volatility, limited market use, and potential losses, while urging caution and awareness of acreage trends and production costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chehalis
Lewis County
F. D. Yeager
Oregon
M. D. Armstrong
State College of Washington
United States
Michigan
Indiana
New York
Benton County Court House Nears Occupancy After Completion
Construction of the Benton County court house in Twin Falls Idaho is nearly finished with painting and furnishings pending. Ernest White & Co. built the three story brick facing concrete structure at about 100000 total cost. Arnold Evans & Co. handled heating and plumbing for 8725. E. O. Keene will serve as auditor and clerk under consolidation, with Harry Forsyth in charge of treasurer and assessor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton County Court House
Ernest White & Co
Twin Falls
Idaho
Arnold Evans & Co
Spokane
E. O. Keene
Harry Forsyth
Highlands Improvement Club Chicken Dinner Dance
The Highlands Improvement club hosts its annual New Year’s night chicken dinner at the clubhouse with fine hall redecorations. Dinner ready by 5 30 and after nine o clock admission reduced for home diners. Star orchestra plays for both New Year and Christmas dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Highlands Improvement Club
Highlands Club
Star Orchestra
Volleyball season opens with strong turnout at practice
Coach Al Haas reports a fine turnout as the Commercial club team prepares to challenge the Methodist squad. Practice at the high school gym each Tuesday invites anyone seeking fun and to join the ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Haas
Methodist
Quiet wedding ties Schuster and Hartley couple
Eddie Schuster and Miss Marjie Hartley wed last Saturday in a home ceremony conducted by Rev. Morton of the Methodist church. A bridal shower was held at the Willsey house the prior Thursday, and the couple plans to reside temporarily in the Commercial Hotel with relatives and a small group in attendance.
Modern Priscilla Club Holds First Meeting at Reese Home
The Modern Priscilla club held its first gathering on Friday December 10 at the home of Misses Hulda and Minnie Reese. Officers elected include President Louise Rathman Vice-President Emily Zarndt and Treasurer Alma Lenz. Refreshments followed. The next meeting will be with Miss Louise Kathman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Club
Hulda
Minnie Reese
Louise Rathman
Emily Zarndt
Treas
Alma Lenz
Louise Kathman
Valley in Grip of Zero Spell
Our Christmas weather came ten days early with a temperature of one below zero and heavy driving snow. Cold broke with warmer weather expected tonight, but many homes faced frozen pipes and stalled cars. Yakima and Walla Walla reported similar lows. crop damage minimal though Prosser reports a lost car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Spiegelberg
Highlands
Yakima
Walla Walla
Fire Incident Sparking Insurance Noted At Local Event
The Entre Nous club met at Mrs. R. E. Reed's home with hostess Mrs. G. Shanafelt. Mrs. G. A. Carlen won the prize. Refreshments followed. The next gathering will be hosted by Mrs. J. H. Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Entre Nous Club
R. E. Reed
G. H. Shanafelt
G A. Carlen
J. H. Turner
Schools To Open Monday After Health Review
Superintendent W. C. Hodge says schools will reopen next Monday after health authorities review. Rumor denied that holidays shift. Christmas vacation remains the following week. Vaccination uptake rises among pupils. few severe smallpox cases reported. frequent pupil examinations planned to catch any outbreak early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Hodge
Hodge
Seals Teach Children Tuberculosis Prevention
A Wash ington Tuberculosis association nurse, Miss Laura Caples, notes children sell Christmas seals to fund health education. A fourth grade girl gently corrects a boy who suggested placing seals on a sick classmate, emphasizing selling seals to promote health and nutrition awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura B. Caples
R. N
Washington Tuberculosis Association
Miss Caples
Johnny
Jackie
Campaign Seals Drive Reaches Vast Statewide Audience
Schools statewide prepare for a large seal sale as county chairmen target every resident yet to receive seals. The town quota was quickly met under a Woman's Club committee with help from Business Girls and the Boy Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Kiwanis Club to Be Formed in Kennewick
Kennewick plans a temporary Kiwanis organization after Pasco members attended a banquet with local business leaders. L. E. Johnson was named president, E. C. Smith secretary, and G. H. Shanafelt treasurer. A membership drive aims to reach thirty five signers for a charter with two members per line of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennewick
National
Kiwanis
L. E. Johnson
E. C. Smith
G. H. Shanafelt
Smith
Is There a Santa Claus in Kennewick Plans for Community Tree
Womans club met in Commercial club rooms with Mrs A F Brown presiding. Reports covered the milk fund Red Cross seals Alaska program and Save a Tree fund. Legion plans an open air Santa program December 23 with community groups financing and a year end report to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Club
Commercial Club
A. F. Brown
J. H. Siegfried
Brown
Red Cross Seals
State Federation
L. M. Keene
Alaska
F. R. White
Kennewick
B. L. Cole
Gertrude Pecar
H. H. Flesher
Santa Claus
Kennewick Ave
Benton Street
Methodist Church
The
American Legion
American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary
Slaugenhaupt Wins Special Election For Columbia District
Slaugenhaupt elected director of the Columbia Irrigation district in a special election to fill L. A. Tweedt’s vacancy. He received eighty votes while W. H. Kratzer had 36 and J. L. Adkison 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Slaugenhaupt
Columbia Irrigation District
L. A. Tweedt
Mr. Slaugenhaupt
W. H. Kratzer
J. L. Adkison
Clearwater fruit gift boosts radio listener in Florida
I S Gleason of this city received a crate of grapefruit oranges and tangerines from Clearwater Florida after sending a telegram in reply to a station’s request. The six tube Neutrowound radio picked up the Florida program for about ninety minutes and booster literature inviting visiting Florida was included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. S. Gleason
Clearwater
Florida
W.O.M.L Elects Officers for Next Year at Regular Meeting
The order named officers for the coming year including J. Scott past regent Lula ace senior regent Alice unior regent Nina Sand-chapidal Gertrude Mals trom sec Rita Perry treas Lula ce evidesce Seen ee Anna ae Ida sentinal and noted the drill team's weigh-in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.O.M.L
J. Scott
Lula Ace
Alice Unior
Nina Sand— Chapidal
Gertrude Malstrom
Rita Perry
Lula Ce Evidesce
Anna Ae Ida Sentinal
Weagieth
Drill Tenn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Legion
St. Nick
Slaugenhaupt Wins
Clearwater, Fla
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!