Walla Walla Company Strikes Gas in Benton Field
The Walla Walla Gas Oil and Pipe Line Co reports a new gas strike at well No. 3 in Benton field, northwest of Kennewick, with initial flow at a million cubic feet daily and expectations of oil hints. Manager Henry D. James predicts production rivaling a 200 barrel oil well and notes a bright outlook for wells No. 4 and 5 as drilling continues.
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Benton County
Walla Walla
Walla Walla Company
No. 2
Texas
William Filmore
Henry D. James
Kennewick
James
Snively Ranch
Benton City
C. W. Trammell
Burkburnett
Treasury
Kennewick-Richland Surges in Batting After Rough Start
Manager C A Dean notes Kennewick Richland now ranks near the top in team batting, with Pasco ahead overall. Sunnyside shows strong fielding but weak batting as Wapato and Grandview also contend. Kennewick Richland will host Grandview Sunday at 4 after a 10 to 4 loss to Wapato last week.
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C. A. Dean
Kennewick-Richland
Pasco
Dean
Sunnyside
Wapato
Mabton
Grandview
Early spuds rolling from Kennewick crop profits rise
Kennewick grower George Anderson harvests nearly 30 tons from 3 1/2 acres at eight tons per acre with fertilizer proof. His 1600 pounds per acre fertilized plots yield 5125 pounds more per acre, worth 256.25 dollars at 100 dollars a ton, net 230 dollars per acre after fertilizer cost. Anderson demonstrates fertilizer pays.
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George Anderson
Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Huber Receives 30 Day Extension to Finance Bridge
Charles Huber was granted a thirty day extension by the county commissioners to finance and begin construction of a highway bridge between Kennewick and Pasco. The extension runs to September 1, with Huber already launching a financing campaign in Walla Walla Franklin and Benton counties and optimistic about starting within sixty days.
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Charles Huber
Kennewick
Pasco
Board of Commissioners
Franklin County
Huber
Walla Walla
Franklin
Benton
Opening of Kennewick Liberty Theatre Draws Record Crowd
A Saturday opening brought the Liberty Theatre in Kennewick to full capacity for both showings with about a thousand attendees. The dedication featured Phil G. Warnock Mayor Geo E Tweedt A R Gardner C Navarre Paramount Artcraft rep P J Murphy and W A Baker. Navarre praised the town size and Baker pledged great programs and service. Alice Corfman dressed as Goddess of Liberty delivered a dedicatory message with Violet Woods and Charlotte Lincoln noted as voting contest winners. The theatre, designed by F A Swingle, is described as a modern city theatre in a small town setting.
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Liberty Theatre
Kennewick
Phil G. Warnock
Geo. E. Tweedt
A. R. Gardner
C. Navarre
Seattle
Paramount Artcraft Film Company
P. J. Murphy
W. A. Baker
Murphy
Mr. Baker
Baker
Alice Corfman
Goddess of
Liberty
Althe
F. A. Swingle
Union religious services at Liberty Theatre
A Union event at the Liberty Theatre features an afternoon speaking program headlined by Dr. Henery of Yakima who delivers the principal address. Attendees are asked to bring lunch baskets and enjoy the theatre’s 600 seating capacity, modern ventilation, and ample exits. The program includes music by a De Luxe Photoplayer and film projection by Simplex machines operated by L M Tilton, with stage facilities supportive of road shows.
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Dr. Henery
Yakima
G. E. Twig
Spokane
L. M. Tilton
Richland
Commercial Club
River Front
Liberty Theatre
John A. Shaw
The
Baptist Church
F. A. Dunlap
M. E
J. C. Swayze
Third Street
Pacific
State Streets
M. M. Moulton
Phil G. Warnock
A. H. Henry
Princess Theatre
Local gasoline price hike sparks debate at Commercial club
Discussion at the Commercial club luncheon focused on a 3 cent rise in local gasoline price. E M Sly said the increase may be profitable but poor policy, while H L Pittenger noted uncertain supply and reiterated plans for dealers to restore former pricing.
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Commercial Club
E. M. Sly
H. L. Pittenger
Liberty Motor Company
Courier-Reporter
Kennewick
Postmaster Beavers Return From Democratic Convention
Postmaster and Mrs Beavers returned from San Francisco after attending the national Democratic convention. Beavers praised the event and favored McAdoo but supported Governor Cox as a strong candidate. He noted western delegates backed McAdoo while the East backed Cox and forecast the league of nations becoming a major campaign issue.
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Averill Beavers
San Francisco
Beavers
McAdoo
Cox
League of Nations
Attractive new Columbia Clothing store opens in town
The Columbia Clothing Company opens a new, well appointed store. Proprietor A. J. Copeland receives praise as his business has grown from a small corner shack to a thriving downtown location.
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Columbia Clothing Company
A. J. Copeland
Magazine rack and new books added at public library
The public library added a new magazine rack last week to display over twenty late issues while table space now shows current issues only. Fifteen books were added this week including new fiction and juvenile titles.
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Benton Field
Marketing Union
F. H. Krug
Kennewick-Richland Marketing Union
Mickie
Lussen
Ole
O.K
Franklin Counties
Union Religious Services
Pittenger
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