Joy Ride Across N P Bridge Leads to Jails
A party of youths led by Earl King and Claude Smalley drove a Pasco laundry car across the N P railway bridge into town. They were arrested after a dramatic chase. fines were imposed for moonshine possession and car violations, with several youths held for court in Pasco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl King
Pasco
Claude Smalley
N. P
Jack Dale
W. A. Smalley
Claude
Copeland
Young King
Smalley
Don Patty
Wallula
Carmen Crawford
Hazel Closter
Fiola
Richland
Jerry
Patty
Joyriders
Washington Street
Justice Staser
Young Key
Truax
Ford
King
Dale
Kenne Wick
Kennewick
Earl Froman
Froman
Kennewick Man W E Campbell Killed Instantly In Accident
W E Campbell a 16 year resident of Kennewick died instantly Friday when struck by a capstan sweep during house moving work by W A Morain. The death occurred on Third Street in front of Dr L G Spaulding's home. funeral services were held Sunday at the M E Tabernacle. Campbell leaves a widow and five children Ila Kessler Gerald Robert and June with several relatives across Colorado Kansas and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Campbell
Kennewick
Mr. Campbell
W. A. Morain
Kennewick Avenue
Campbell
Third Street
L. G. Spaulding
State Industrial Insurance Department
M. E. Tabernacle
J. E. Strevey
Ila
Kessler
Gerald
Robert
June
M. L. Campbell
Delta
Colorado
Los Angeles
Logan
Kansas
Pasco Lads Fined For Stealing Cherries
Four Pasco boys aged about seven were fined five dollars each for stealing cherries after property rights disputes led to their appearance in Astice Staser's court. A. F. Brown, manager of the Kennewsex Valley telephone company, paid the fines for three of the boys. the youths named Cecil Hawker Erwin Liberty Wesley Maxfield and Tennant were taken into custody by Police Chief Jack Dale.
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Dale
River Road
Pasco
Astice Staser’s
Wame
A. F. Brown
Kennewsex Valley
Lephone Company
Cecil Hawker
Erwin Liberty
Wesley Maxfield
My Tennant
Jack Dale
Floriculture Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Garber
Mrs Garber hosted a pleasant Floriculture club meeting with roses matching the club colors pink and white. The next gathering is set for June 17 hosted by Mrs Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Garber
Floriculture Club
R. E. Reed
Wheat Is Looking Fini After Rain Boosts Wheat The Hills
The article notes recent showers in the hills saving the Horse Heaven winter wheat crop from drought damage. A refreshing rain covered the hill country early this week, with fall seeded fields expected to yield about 30 bushels per acre and the district average near 15 bushels.
Nine Days for Hunting Pheasants This Year
The Benton county game commission declares a nine day pheasant season starting October 30 for three days, a mid season break week, then five hunting dates on November 6 7 13 14 and 20 21. Yakima county adopts the same schedule. The plan may cut west side nimrods visiting the area. County commissioners appoint W H Gascoigne to replace the late Ed Timmerman, pending state board approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton County Game Commission
Yakima County Commission
West Side
W. H. Gascoigne
Ed Timmerman
State Board
Kennewick Woman's Club Picnic Postponed By Floods
High water in the Columbia and Yakima rivers forces indefinite postponement of the Kennewick Woman's club annual picnic set for tomorrow at Richland park.
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Columbia
Yakima
Kennewick Woman’s Club
Richland Park
Columbia River Highest Water Level in Years
The Columbia River is at its highest point in years though cooler weather slowed the rise. Yakima water climbs while Snake begins to recede. flood apex likely reached with no major damage expected. River Road water over two points, ferries Kennewick-Pasco and Hover operate despite flooding. crops on flats damaged and riverfront cellars full.
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Columbia River
Yakima
Pratt
Yakima Flats
Kennewick-Pasco
Turn Water Out of Canal Soon New Weed Clearing Plan
Farmers relying on the Columbia Irrigation canal face about four days without water next week as weeds are cleared from the main ditch. A probable turn off around June 16 is planned after temporary relief with chaining of elder end sections. Gauges every mile monitor weed growth and ensure farm readiness for the dry period.
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Columbia Irrigation Canal
Ilder
Early Potatoes The Next Crop For Local Growers
The Kennewick Richland district anticipates a large early potato crop with shipments starting mid month and peak harvest around July 1. County Agent W L Georgeson explains yellow plant conditions, early blight signs, and disease control using Bordeaux mixture, plus notes seed piece rotting from cool soil and harmful fungi and bacteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennewick- Richland
W. L. Georgeson
Wapa
Finley
Jewelers Group Assembly Noted in Spokane Event
J. B. Gilmore attended the Washington Retail Jewelers association annual convention in Spokane during the first of the week accompanied by Mrs. Gilmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Gilmore
Washington Retail Jewelers Association
Spokane
Gilmore
Council Advances Local Plan for Columbia Avenue Sidewalk
At Tuesday’s city council meeting the local improvement district for cement sidewalks on Columbia Avenue was advanced to a third reading. Affected property owners debated the plan, which proposes a 2200 foot six foot wide walk from the N P railway right of way to River Road at an estimated cost of 3600 dollars on a five year assessment. A note on seed potato handling appears in the issue.
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Columbia Avenue
N. P. Railway
Plymouth man weds Paterson woman at Congregational parsonage
W. L. Blakely of Plymouth and Miss Frances Blaes of Paterson were quietly married Saturday at the Congregational parsonage with Rev. A. B. Hotchkiss officiating using the ring ceremony. Blakely is a prominent stockman with wide county ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Blakely
Plymouth
Frances Blaes
Paterson
A. B. Hotchkiss
Blakely
Walla Walla Oil and Pipe Line Plans Stockholders Meeting
The annual stockholders meeting of Walla Walla Oil Gas and Pipe Line Co will be held at the company offices Thursday at 2 PM on June 16. Items include plans to pipe gas from wells to towns in the Yakima valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Berry Pickers Win Again in Yakima Valley Play
Kennewick rose to join Grandview and Pasco for fourth as Mabton fell 8 to 3 on Sunday. The 8 to 3 loss in the twilight game to Pasco followed, with Kennewick set to host Sunnyside next Sunday and Grandview visiting.
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Kennewick
Pasco
Grandview
Sunnyside
Mabton
Toppenish
Wapato
Kennewick Boys
Fire Threat at Rooming House Endangers Second Floor
A glowing match or cigarette butt set a waste paper basket ablaze yesterday morning at Mrs. J. O. Willsey's rooming house. The fire was discovered early and extinguished without use of a fire hose, but holes burned through the floor and wall of a second story bedroom.
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J. O. Willsey
Crosby Health Officer Named by County Commission
At the regular monthly meeting of the county commissioners Tuesday Dr F M Grospy was appointed county health officer to succeed Dr C D Lopez whose two year term has expired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Grospy
C. D. Lopper
Final Drive for Bridge Funds Progress Report
Charles G. Huber reports the Benton-Franklin Intercounty Bridge company has handed subscriptions and checks to Union Trust of Walla Walla for tabulation. Subscriptions total about 50 000 short of 400 000 while Kennewick and Pasco have added 15 000. Campaigns continue in Seattle and Walla Walla to raise the balance and work may begin by August 1 with a no-interest note extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennewick Commercial Club
Charles G. Huber
Benton- Franklin Intercounty Bridge Company
Union Trust Company
Walla Walla
Kennewick and
Pasco
Seattle
Huber
Board of Trustees
Kennewick Fruit Shipments Put At 845 Carloads
H W Desgranges Yakima Fruit Growers Association manager surveys district reports overall crop good with light cherry and peach yields. He notes heavy apple load with 20 000 extra boxes capacity planned for Big Y warehouse and calls for large cold storage. Kennewick’s total 845 carloads from NP and NOR shipments. pears 75 cars per Desgranges. NP says Kennewick fifth in Yakima Valley for fruit tonnage.
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H. W. Desgranges
Yakima Fruit Growers’ Association
Bartlett
Yakima
Northern Pacific
Kennewick
Yakima Valley
Selah
Zillah
Grandview
N. P
O.W
Hanford
White Bluffs
Chautauqua Committees Elected for This Year’s Event
Local guardians elected H. H. Davis as chairman and R. Q. Macmahon as secretary treasurer at Saturday’s meeting. Committees were named for Grounds, Advertising, Tickets, and Reception with named members. Advance Agent Smith found the setup complete and left for Prosser after praising the program. Kennewick dates are June 28 to July 3. Season tickets for twelve performances sell at 2.50, 1.50, and 1.00 with no war tax.
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Chautauqua
H. H. Davis
R. Q. Macmahon
Grounds
F. A .Swingle
E. H. Sherk
A. J. Copeland
A. R. Gardner
F. M. Crosby
E. W. Trenbath
G. H. Shanafelt
B. E. Reser
Kennewick
Vibber-Giffords
Hooper
Palm
Also Mentioned on This Page
N. P. Bridge
Pasco Oriental
Pour Pasco
Gascoigne
Georgeson
Council
V. L. Georgeson
Berry Pickers
Crosby
Railways
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