Prosser Irrigation Station Farm Day Planned July 10
A detailed itinerary for the Prosser Irrigation Branch Experiment Station field day on July 10 outlines tours of experimental plots at the four mile northeast farm. Visitors will hear talks by Dean Johnson and Prof. Schafer, view pasture and irrigation trials, and enjoy a picnic lunch in Prosser’s park. Resources include barnyard golf, an indoor baseball challenge, and a train-friendly visit option.
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Irrigation Branch
Prosger
R. Pp. Bean
H. P. Singleton
U. S. Department of Arriculture
C. C. Wright
Harry J. Jensen
Pullman
Prosser
Lovett
Yakima
T. J. Stockdale
Edward C. Johnson
Agricultural Experiment Station
E. G. Schafer
E. O. Holland
Board of Regents
The
State College
Ned
Poor Prune Is Back In Favor
The article notes prune fruit, once valued, fell from grace after wartime sorting and cheap handling. The Big Y sponsors a program to sort prune stock, pack it neatly, and present it to refined markets to restore its status and appeal.
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Big Y
People Decide on Permanent Court House Plan Sessions Map County Reach
County residents to vote on a permanent courthouse as meetings plan in Finley hall Kennewick Hanford Richland Benton City and White Bluffs. Commissioners urge public input with ballots at gatherings July 29 to August 3 and taxpayers asked to review current Prosser facilities.
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Briggs
Finley Hall
Commercial Club
Kennewick
Hanford
White Bluffs
Richland
Benton City
Board of County Commissioners
Prosser
Road Caravan Gets Results
The Benton County good roads caravan toured major cities across the state including Vancouver Seattle Tacoma Olympia Wenatchee and Spokane. They urged a north south highway through Benton County along the Columbia River while seeking state highway maintenance transfer and ongoing county road support. Prosser Record Bulletin.
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Benton County
E. J. Miller
B. E. McGregor
Ernest W. Fry
Kennewick
M. M. Moulton
Pasco
Richland
Hanford
White Bluffs
Vancouver
Columbia River
Yakima Valley
Sound Country
Columbia
Priest Rapids
Washington
Oregon
McGregor
Moulton
Olympia
Prosser Record Bulletin
Supreme Court Upholds Critical Farm Finance Ruling
The en banc court last week upheld a decision in the American Security case regarding mov ing crop year to year. The dispute centered on banking law affecting fruit growers and the handling of year to year lending practices. Represented by Holcomb ton & Jeffrey, the Bank argued against the ruling while American Security supported it.
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Supreme Court
T Cision
Poin American Security Ision
O. A. Fry Vs. Bank
Deche Department
Nnt
Ty Bank
C. L. Holcombton & Jeffrey
American Securisented
Moul
Connell Beats Kennewick In High Scoring Loss
Kennewick suffered its worst defeat of the season, 17 to 11 at Connell. After 7 innings the score stood 16 to 1, and Connell added ten more runs through two frames. The result ties Kennewick for first place with Pasco.
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Connell
Connell Rooters
Riverside Couple Arrives Monday Evening
Mrs Ellen Williams and her party arrived Monday evening by roadway to Riverside California. They remain here a couple of days for an informal visit.
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Ellen Williams
Riverside
California
Be Careful of Ditch Water in Kennewick Valley
Summer operation notices urge restraint in canal use in the Kennewick Valley. Water belongs to the state and waste is a crime. regulation requires patrols to manage gates during the hot season. Some users have been diverting water, viewed as theft, with penalties possible. Turnout is expected between July 20 and 25 for light lands to wet soils ahead of peak demand.
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Kennewick Valley
Washington
Pasco objects to bridge toll raise debate
A. M. Haylett, chairman of a chamber committee, asked Pasco officials and county assessors to consider raising the Pasco Kennewick bridge toll to seventy five cents at Tuesday’s chamber meeting.
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Pasco
Pasco-Kennewick Bridge
Chamber of Commerce
A. M. Haylett
Property valuation up for two counties bridge dispute
The total valuation increased from 340000 to 400000 as a plan to address a proposed action moves forward. A committee chaired by Mr Haylett will meet bridge company officials Wednesday to learn their stance and later consult the two county boards of equalization for an acceptable solution.
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Haylett
Board of Equalization
Pasco Herald
Senator Gooding Calls for Equal Freight Rates West
Idaho Senator Frank R. Gooding told Spokane Chamber of Commerce that railroads must develop the interior west and offer square, nondiscriminatory freight rates. He toured northern Idaho, urged doubling lines to tidewater, and cited Utah coal, western timber, metals, oil, and hydro power as resources needing fair access to eastern markets. He noted the Gooding bill to curb discriminatory rates passed the Senate 54 to 23 but stalled in Congress.
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Tidewater
Frank R. Gooding
Idaho
Chamber of Commerce
Spokane
Senator Gooding
Washington, D.C
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Gooding
West
America
Utah
Pennsylvania
Pacific Coast
Altho
New York
Seattle
Columbus
of Idaho
Portland
Ohio
United States Senate
Court House to be Built Soon in Benton County
Rumors of a Benton county court house gain credibility after a Prosser committee visit. Commissioners McNulty and DeBow show support. Briggs cooperation sought. Plan includes safe vault, potential 60 000 to 75 000 dollar cost, site on old Nelson Rich property, with possible future additions.
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Benton County
Prosser
R. W. McNulty
C. E. DeBow
East End
R. H. Briggs
Kennewick
East-End
Briggs
McNulty
DeBow
Board of County Commissioners
Court House
White Bluffs
Hanford
Richland
Benton City
Nelson Rich
Commissioner Board
Ferris Updike Attends C. E. Convention in Portland
Ferris Updike, guest of his grandmother Mrs. C. E. Marriott, left last week to attend the C. E. convention in Portland, indicating family support for his travel to the event.
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Ferris Updike
C. E. Marriott
C. E
Portland
Kennewick Picnic Draws Former Residents to Woods Park
Former Kennewick residents living in Seattle are invited to a Kennewick picnic at Woods Park on the afternoon of July 18. The event features notable guests, games, and contests for all ages, with each family bringing a well filled basket to renew old friendships.
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Kennewick
Seattle
Woods Park
Farnsworth Leaves for Enumclaw After Kennewick Visit
Robert Farnsworth departed Sunday for Enumclaw after visiting friends in Kennewick.
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Robert Farnsworth
Enumclaw
Kennewick
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Muldrow
Farmers Water Out
J. B. Gilmore
Dalles
Sen. Gooding
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