Eight Camp Fire Girls Earn Ranks At Christmas Ceremony
The Hopitu and Nissaki groups held a Christmas council fire at the M E church parlors with candle lighting and extinguishing rites. Eight Nissaki girls earned ranks and beads in crafts. special leather honors went to Hopitu members. national honors awarded to Ninette Evett Janet Mason and Beverly Spears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Nissaki
Maxine Whittemore
Patsy Sonnenburg
Daphne Taylor
Joan Carpenter
Beverly Spears
Ninette Evett
Janet Mason
Patty Johnson
Margery Mason
Jerry Shaughnessy
Theo Lampson
Norma Berg
Doreen Higley
Paul LaMott
Clyde Higley
Anna Marie Mueller
Verdella Mueller
Masons Elect Officers in Kennewick Meeting
Kennewick F and A M masons elected new officers at the hall on Wednesday evening with John Emigh of Walla Walla guest. The officers elected are W M Joe Millard 8 W Glenn Felton J W Wilmot Gravensland Harry Linn treasurer and M N Hudnall secretary, with Hudnall having held the post since 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennewick F
A. M. Masons
John Emigh
Walla Walla
Masons of
Guest
Joe Millard
Glenn Felton
Wilmot Gravensland
Harry Linn
M. N. Hudna
Harris Knopp marriage joins Pasco couple in home ceremony
Miss Gertrude Harris of Pasco wed Ralph Knopp formerly of Kennewick at the Harris home in Pasco on Tuesday morning at 9. They left for a coast honeymoon and will reside in Marlen, Washington after the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Harris
Pasco
Ralph Knopp
Kennewick
Fred G. Harris
Marlen
Washington
Pendleton Holiday Visit From Manley Gest Family
Mrs Manley Gest drove to Pend leton Saturday bringing back Mrs Bill Ferrell and her young son for holidays visiting at the Penney Ferrell home. Bill Ferrell spent Christmas day there.
Postmaster Delivers Santa Aid From Letter to North Pole
Postmaster F. H. Lincoln read a letter addressed to Santa Claus from a local girl. The note asked for Christmas presents for her brothers and sisters. Lincoln then decided to play Santa and opened the letter to determine how to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
North Pole
F. H. Lincoln
St. Nick
Santa
Three Days Left as Which to Get New Car Plates
County Auditor Harley Chapman warns motorists with 1940 licenses must act soon to meet the January 1 deadline. Only three days remain to ensure at least half of car owners in the county secure licenses within the legal time limit. Delays after January 1 carry risk as there is no extension announced by the State Patrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Chapman
Washington State Patrol
Nine Receive Future Farmers Degree at Local FFA initiation
The local FFA chapter held a December 22 initiation for members earning the Future Farmers degree. Initiates were Ray Peterson Bob Hildebrand Warren Giley Richard Poraker George Moteki George Reymore Quentin Mizer Carl Whitford a current WSC student and former member assisted, and John spoke to two agriculture classes at the high school Tuesday.
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Future Farmers
Ray Peterson
Bob Hildebrand
Warren Giley
Richard Poraker
George Moteki
George Reymore
Quentin Mizer
Carl Whitford
Now
W.S.C
John
Desgranges Hurt In Yakima Gap Car Crash
The report states Desgranges sustained a broken hand and his son suffered a severe head cut after their car skidded off the road at the Yakima Gap. Further details were not available at present.
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Pital
Yakima Gap
Mueller family returns from California graduation trip
Mr and Mrs I N Mueller returned Monday from Los Angeles after their son Frank graduated from the California School of Em While there they visited Dr H C Mueller in Pasadena and several former Kennewick residents including Dr and Mrs F M Crosby and Mr and Mrs E C Tripp
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. N. Mueller
Los Angeles
Frank
California School of Em
Mr. Mueller
H. C Mueller
Pasadena
Kennewick
F. M. Crosby
E. C. Tripp
Mrs Grierson Dies After Long Illness at Pasco Hospital
Maria Josephine Grierson died Tuesday at Pasco Hospital after a six year illness. Born November 1, 1871 in Bordeaux France she grew up in Quebec and moved to the United States at fourteen. She married James Grierson in 1922 in Vancouver Washington and lived near Richland and Kennewick for twenty years. Services are Friday at St Josephs Catholic Church with interment in the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Josephine Grierson
Pasco Hospital
Ani
Bordeaux
France
Quebec
Canada
United States
James Grierson
Vancouver
Washington
Richland
Kennewick
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Edwin Layton Finds Pencils Everywhere After Registration
Edwin Layton, a prolific local writer, railed at visible hilarity in the office and said he would leave after registering. He noted spending a dime on new pencils and has since found pencils everywhere including sidewalks desks roads and even hay fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Layton
Christmas Dinner at Arrow Grill Delights Employees
E. C. Smith hosted a five course Christmas dinner for his staff at the Arrow Grill. The festivity featured candlelit decor and favors as guests played a game choosing a wriggling snake with a greenback attached. Cards followed the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Smith
The
Arrow Grill
Uncle Sam
Trusdell Hospitalized After Auto Accident
Miss Pat Trusdell sustained multiple injuries in an automobile crash and is a Pasco hospital patient. Her injuries include a broken leg and an injured collarbone with other minor hurts. Mrs. Evelyn Ferguson returned from Seattle last week to assist at the Evelyn Shop during Miss Trusdell's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Trusdell
Pasco Hospital
Evelyn Ferguson
Seattle
Evelyn
Trusdell
Carpenter family holiday visit extends to Walla Walla
Merton J. Carpenter and a friend visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Carpenter for a week. The Carpenters and their daughter Virginia and son Merton spent Christmas Day as guests at Lewis Carpenter’s residence in Walla Walla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merton J. Carpenter
C. A. Carpenter
Tacoma women visit Clarkston during Christmas gathering
Mrs. C. L. Packard and Mrs. G. Hume of Tacoma arrived Saturday for a brief visit with daughter Mrs. Larry Oliver. The Oliver family and guests spent Christmas at the Arthur Anderson home in Clarkston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Packard
G. Hume
Tacoma
Larry Oliver
Oliver
Arthur Anderson
Clarkston
Eichners Arrive in Chula Vista for Extended Visit
Word says Mr and Mrs Louis Eichner reached Chula Vista California for an extended visit. Mr Eichner undertook a three day trip with G E McClendon formerly of Richland into Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Eichner
Chula Vista
California
Mr. Eichner
G. E. McClendon
Richland
Mexico
Local Moving Pictures to be Shown at Roxy
The Roxy theater will show Local Moving Pictures this weekend with the regular program. The film depicts the day the movie machine was active and how observers viewed it, featuring local students and their parents. The screening includes Saturday Sunday and New Year’s Day performances.
Richlander Wins State T B Essay Contest
Loren Clark of Richland High School earned first prize in the state Tuberculosis essay contest. At a December 20 assembly he received a $25 check from the Washington Tuberculosis Association. Seventeen counties took part with over 100 essays entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Clark
Richland High School
Washington Tuberculosis Association
Harry Fleming
Benton County League
Clark
Benton County
Meteor Seen Over Kennewick By Lone Local Resident
Kennewick resident C. S. Hughes reported seeing and hearing a meteorite Tuesday evening around eight thirty. He described a swish followed by a thud as it struck, with the western sky brightly lit. Obstructions prevented determining its distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennewick
C. S. Hughes
Ninette Club Christmas Party Hosts Gift Exchange
The Ninette club held its Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Virgil Dennett with Mrs. Basil Shields assisting. Card honors went to Mrs. Dennett, Mrs. Albert Durham, and Mrs. John Wooden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninette Club
Virgil Dennett
Basil Shields
Dennett
Albert Durham
John Wooden
Mrs Walters Heads to Yakima for Holidays Visit
Mrs. W. S. Walters left Saturday for Yakima to spend the holidays with her daughter Mrs. Joe Allen. She plans extended visiting with her son Harry in Longview.
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W. S. Walters
Yakima
Joe Allen
Longview
Harry
Mitchell Women Visit Daughters and Ruth Mitchell
Mrs. Elsie Mitchell of Calgary visits daughters Mrs. Lester Foraker and Miss Jean Mitchell for the holidays. Miss Ruth Mitchell of Spokane also spends the holiday season locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Mitchell
Calgary
Alberta
Canada
Lester Foraker
Jean Mitchell
Ruth Mitchell
Spokane
Frank Mueller Secures Position With Los Angeles Firm
Frank Mueller son of Mr and Mrs I N Mueller of this city will join Reed Brothers Tapley Geiger firm in Los Angeles. He will also be affiliated with a California institution he graduated from last Friday evening after graduation Frank accomplished milestones in his career move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mueller
I. N. Mueller
Reed Brothers, Tapley & Geiger
California
Ssik Neuronymi
Frank «Accom
Social event honors guest with gifts and hostesses
A formal gathering featured a presentation of gifts to the honored guest. The evening was hosted by Miss Marie Safford, Mrs. Harley Neel, and Mrs. John Hughes, who acted as hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Safford
Harley Neel
John Hughes
Kennewick F F A Plans 15 Minute Radio Broadcast
The Kennewick chapter F F A will air a fifteen minute broadcast on KIT Yakima at 12 45 Thursday. Instructor Victor Rogers says the program features a livestock judging discussion with Raymond Peterson and David Johns among the assisting boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennewick
Kit Yakima
Victor Rogers
Raymond Peterson
David Johns
Delivery wagon woes spark theatre parking dispute
Frank Beste complained of poor gas mileage on the delivery wagon. Howard went to deliver four hours after Beste parked by the theatre and found the motor still running, prompting questions about vehicle use and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Beste
Howard
Frank
Holidays Spent by Croft Family and Guests in Garfield
Rev. and Mrs. Charles Croft and Ruthie Croft visited Garfield to spend the holidays at Rev. Croft’s parents home. Manley Kjon aas, Mrs. Croft’s brother, also joined the family. Melvin is vacationing from W5S.C. at his fiancés home in Tuttle North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
Charles Croft
Ruthie
Manley Kjonaas
Soper Family Receives Christmas Day Guests
Mr and Mrs S D Soper were hosted by their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Hubert Soper for Christmas Day. Out of town children Ralph and Hubert Jr of Yakima and Vern of Ellensburg joined the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D. Soper
Mrs
Hubert Soper
Ralph and
Hubert Jr
Yakima
Vern
Ellensburg
Rogers Family Guests Spend Christmas in Local Home
Miss Helen Rogers of Pullman and Mr and Mrs Clarence Rogers with Harold Rogers of Walla Walla joined Christmas guests at the Edgar Gilbert home. Harold remains to visit his brother Victor here for the rest of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Rogers
Pullman
Clarence Rogers
Harold Rogers
Walla Walla
Edgar Gilbert
Harold
Victor
Rainbow Majority service honoring former members
Rainbow girls hold a Rainbow Majority service at the local hall this Friday at 8 PM. The event honors former members turning twenty and includes Ella Mae Liebel, Virginia Visger, Geraldine Dam, Martha Cheliis, and Gladys Surgeon. Open to the public. all invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Mae Liebel
Virginia Visger
Geraldine Dam
Martha Cheliis
Gladys Surgeon
Tax levies in Benton county for 1940 expenses
Officials say Benton county levies on an assessed valuation of 8 840 770 will raise 295 641 for 1940 county expenses. The largest item is 109 881 for schools. Other items include 46 219 for current expenses and 21 193 for road districts plus 6 946 for the miscellaneous fund covering the well water district Hanford library and river port programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton County
Kennewick River
Public Utility District
Hanford
School Children Sing Christmas Carols at Local Grade School
The two fourth grades and one fifth grade at the local grade school sang Christmas carols in a holiday program.
Pasco Kiwanis Club Joins Kennewick Group for Meeting
About fifteen Pasco Kiwanis members attended Tuesday luncheon at Arrow Grill after losing their meeting place in the hotel fire. The club will join the Kennewick group temporarily, with joint installation services planned here next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasco ‘Kiwanis
Arrow Grill
Pasco Club
Kennewick Group
Visual Education reel shown at Roxy and Pasco venues
The Roxy will screen a reel from Townsend pictures titled The Visual Education alongside the regular movie program on Friday and Saturday January 5 and 6. The same reel is also being shown in Pasco this Thursday through Saturday as part of the edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Roxy
Townsend Pictures
Pasco
Christmas Guest At Pendleton Home Visit
H D Johnston was a Christmas guest at the J B Austin home. Mr and Mrs Austin with Mr and Mrs Johnston and their son motored to the Johnston home in Pendleton Tuesday. Mrs Johnston has been caring for Mrs Austin during her recent illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Johnston
J. B. Austin
Mrs. Austin
Mrs. Johnston and Son
Johnston
Pendleton
Mrs. Johnston
P. D. Reports Biggest Day in Local History
Kennewick businesses report up to twenty percent Christmas gains over last year. Post office records show record package flow with 7000 cancellations in a single day and Gene Baxter handling 1700 sacks in five days. Lincoln credits the public for the surge in stamps and mail volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennewick
Lincoln
Gene Baxter
King of Kings Screened at Finley Church Event
The picture King of Kings will be shown and illustrated Sunday evening December 31 at 7 30 in the M E Church at Finley Elder G A Morrison of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will present the film and urges young people to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Finley
G. A.morrison
Church of ‘Latter Day Saints
Christmas visitors at the Holcomb home
Christmas week end guests included Mr and Mrs Vance Holcomb and daughter Sally Joanne of Yakima, Mr and Mrs R W Murphy and Lee Holcomb of Seattle, Miss Valeria Holcomb of Olympia and Miss June Holcomb who left today for Yakima after two days’ visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. L. Holcomb
Vance Holcomb
Sally Joanne
Yakima
R. W. Murphy
Lee Holcomb
Seattle
Valeria Holcomb
Olympia
June Holcomb
Ayers Party Spends Christmas With Nagels in Spokane
Mr and Mrs J R Ayers and guests from Spokane and Seattle spent Christmas with the W H Nagel family. They returned Tuesday reporting no snow though weather was colder there. Roads are in excellent condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Ayers
Spokane
Seattle
W. H. Nagel
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F. & A. M. Elect Officers
Harris-Knopp
Postmaster
Desgranges
Washington State Progress Commission
Washington Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Washington State
Mt. St. Helens
Spirit Lake Highway
Toutle River
Richlander
T. E
Rainbow Majority Service
P. D
Wenatchee Valley
Wenatchee River Valley
Lake Wenatchee
Town
Wenatchee
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