State raises speed limits and tightens car safety rules
New motor code raises speed limits to 40 mph on certain roads and 15 to 26 mph within city or arterial areas. Cars must have rain debris removal, proper lights, and one working horn. Pedestrians must travel on the left, and passing signals rely on horn or light signals. Snoqualmie and Mount Rainier routes reopen. Rankins visit Wallace, Idaho for family time.
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Efon
Ile Club of
Socpreg
Windelds
Raisij
Rial
The
Automobile Club
Snoqualmie Pass
Ewett Pass
Peeton
Mount Rainier
Longmire
Paradise
Census figures for School No 17 show 950 names enrolled
The 1927 school census for School No 17 lists 950 names enrolled including ages up to twenty one. The number is about the same as last year, according to Miss Byrd, the census clerk who completed the tally early this week.
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Byrd
Local Dairies Score High on Milk Tests
Three Kennewick milk dealers posted above average scores in May tests by U S Department of Agriculture inspectors. J I Hill Valley Dairy led with 94.2 points of 100, followed closely by Elliott’s Dairy and Miree Dairy. Tests measured bacteria, flavor, odor, sediment, fat, non fat, acidity and market preparation.
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S. Taree
U. S. Department of Agriculture
J. I. Hill Valley Dairy
Elliott’s
Gee
J. I. Hill
Berry Crop Bright Spots After Cold Spring
Berry growers report a better strawberry season than expected after the April freeze. Three Rivers Growers manager Lee Lampson notes prices hold at 3.5 to 4 dollars per crate and shipments reach Montana and western Canada. Carrot shipments from Spokane valley and the Yakima Valley grape crop contract expand Kennewick’s shipping role while early spuds appear mid next week.
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Lee Lampson
Three Rivers Growers
Lampson
Montana
Western Canada
Denver
Rey
Three Rivers
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Kennewick
Spokane Valley
Yakima Valley Grape Growers Association
Grass Returns Big Y asparagus pool closes May 7
The Big Y announces the season end for asparagus pools from the start to May 7 with daily prices from April 5 to May 7 showing declines, partial recoveries after May 1, and a market demoralization on May 1 followed by slow improvement. Most growers stop cutting and the season is closed for the Big Y.
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The
Big Y
New Telephone Directory Highlighted by Richland Retailers
A new directory distributed by manager A F Brown this week adds street numbers and a business directory for the town. The Richland section showcases strong local retailers aiming to capture community business.
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A. F. Brown
Richland
Two Safe Blowers Caught in Kennewick Case
Two men linked to the January safe robbery at the C W R N depot in Kennewick are jailed in Walla Walla. A F Brownell, local agent, reports the pair captured after a bank heist at Oakville Washington. One, Thomas Conway, confessed involvement in the Kennewick depot theft. The depot was entered but no money stolen. blank express money orders were taken and not yet recovered. O W R N special agent Hendricks seeks other participants and fate of the money orders. O W N opens new Yakima depot June 3 with officials passing through Kennewick en route Tuesday morning.
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Kennewick
Walla Walla
A. F. Brownell
Oakville
Washington
Thos. Conway
O.W
Yeggs
Hendricks
Conway
Lindbergh Reception Broadcast Planned Coast to Coast
Western radio fans will hear the Lindbergh reception on June 11 from 9 to 11 30 a.m. Pacific time via stations including KOMO KHQ KGW KPO KGO and KFI. National Broadcasting Company will install microphones in the Washington Navy Yard and along the Potomac to relay the arrival aboard the Memphis and the outdoor welcome at the Washington Monument.
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T. Charles Lindbergh
United States
KOMO
Seattle
KHQ
Spokane
KGW
Portland
KPO
San Francisco
KGO
Oakland
KFI
Los Angeles
West
National Broadcasting Company
Navy Yard
Washington D.C
Lindbergh
Memphis
Potomac River
Washington Monument
Progress of Parade on Pennsylvania Avenue to the Monument
Report notes the parade moving along Pennsylvania Avenue toward the monument. Crowds line the route as bands play and riders pass by, with officials signaling readiness for a ceremonial advance.
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Pennsylvania Ave
Hodge Travels for School District Vacation
Kennewick schools superintendent Warren C. Hodge leaves June 4 for Seattle area to take a vacation with Mrs. Hodge. He plans to return about August 1 to resume duties. During absence Charles Parks handles clerical work. contact him for any school business.
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Warren C. Hodge
Kennewick
Seattle
Mrs. Hodge
Hodge
University of Washington
Leota Byrd
Charles Parks
Cows Topic at Commercial Club Luncheon
Phil Warnock urged quadrupling the cow population in the Kennewick Richland area to boost dairying and seek information. Robert Mackie of Columbia Valley Creamery blamed not numbers but quality of cows and ease of financing for more cows. A club committee will arrange a speaker and gather dairy data for a report at the next meeting.
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Kennewick-Richland Country
Phil G. Warnock
Commercial Club
Robert Mackie
Columbia Valley Creamery
Prize Ford Wins Top Prize for Oldest Vehicle
Guy Darling traveled to Sunnyside earlier this week to enter his Ford in a contest and returned with first prize for the oldest Ford on the lot. The car is 17 years old with engine number 12542, among more than fifteen million Ford cars. Darling says the old Lizzy still runs well after a 198 mile trip using under seven gallons of gasoline.
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Guy Darling
Sunnyside
Ford
Lizzy
Mr. Darling
Gus Neuman Plans New Department in Seattle Store
Gus Neuman traveled to Seattle this week to buy a stock of variety goods for opening a new department in his store. He aims to diversify offerings and attract more customers.
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Gus Neuman
Seattle
Five Year Old Boy Killed in Runaway Horse Incident
John Ingerham five died Friday near Richland when a horse and cart he rode with Bobby Ander son ran away. John was thrown forward, crushed by the horse heels. Bobby escaped unharmed. Funeral held at Kennewick Undertaker Parlors. burial at Riverview Heights.
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John Ingerham
Frank Japes
Richland
Bobby Anderson
John
Kennewick
Riverview Heights Cemetery
Columbia
Vivid blooms surround Kennewick residence
The home of Miss Louise Kimple on river road three miles west of town has become a lush display of countless flower varieties. Poppies dominate a colorful maze with four kinds in crimson pink and mixed hues. Sweet Williams pansies and roses fill the garden beyond roadside view.
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Louise Kimple
Kennewick Valley
Miss Kimple
Mrs P J Reddie Returns From Seattle Visit
Mrs. P. J. Reddie came home Wednesday after visiting Seattle.
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P. J. Reddie
Seattle
Man from Lundberg Virginia Visits Kennewick
E. G. Maddox and his two sons, from Lundberg Virginia, are staying in Kennewick for four to six weeks with his sister Mrs W C Neil and C D Maddox. He praises Kennewick after a long trip from Sunny Southland and a city of 30 000, noting favorable impression and development potential.
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E. G. Maddox
Lundberg
Virginia
W. C. Neil
C.D. Maddox
Maddox
Kennewick
Altho
Sunny Southland
Kennewick Council Considers 10 Year P P L Contract
The Kennewick city council met June 7 with mayor six councilmen and city officials to discuss monthly bills and a proposed ten year contract with Pacific Power and Light Co for city lighting. A first and second reading was given to the ordinance. a third reading will occur next meeting. The panel includes four new light posts for the city hall to improve street lighting and jail area security. The motor code update from Washington state was noted as effective Thursday and discussion on Kennewick Ave and serial highways was postponed for attorney review. The next meeting is set for June 14.
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H. W. Cooper
Kennewick
New City Hall
Pacific Power & Light Co
Power Company
Duffy
State of
Minute Women Meet in Benton County
The Benton County Minute Women's Association held its annual meeting with about 30 attendees. Mrs. R. E. Reed presided with Mrs. O. K. Williamson as chair. Officers elected: Mrs. W. H. Siegfried councillor, Mrs. E. O. Keene vice councillor, Mrs. Lane K. Larson secretary, Mrs. Harsom treasurer. A luncheon indoors followed a picnic plan and a program included a reading by Mrs. C. F. Winkenwerder. The group now operates as a social club meeting once yearly and plans to meet on Mrs. Carter’s lawn on Benton High lands next June.
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Benton County Minute Women’s Association
R. E. Reed
O. K. Williamson
Prosser
W. H. Siegfried
E. O. Keene
Lane K. Larson
Harsom
Ies
C. F. Winkenwerder
Three Kennewick youths to attend Citizens Military Training camp
Benton county has filled its quota for the Fort George Wright CMTC near Spokane with Kennewick enrollment. Grover Lincoln, Chas Warnock, and Arthur McReynolds will depart around June 15 for a 30 day training program starting June 17, with all expenses paid by the government. Dr A G Tullar invites other Benton county 17 to 31 year olds to inquire for a possible opening.
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Benton County
Citizens
Fort George Wright
Spokane
Kennewick
A. G. Tullar
Army
Grover Lincoln
Chas. Warnock
Arthur McReynolds
Tullar
Dikes urged as Columbia River rises threaten Kennewick bridge
The Columbia River near Kennewick rose 0.75 inches per hour, about 18 inches daily, flooding a detour between Kennewick and Pasco. If the rate lasts two more days the road may be impassable. A 4-foot dirt levee is being built by a 12-man crew near the N P bridge to hold back floodwaters.
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Columbia River
Kennewick
Pasco
N. P. Ry
N. P
Troyer
Wm. Smalley
Columbia
Kennewick ‘Bridge
Streets Ready for Free Mail Service
The city completed street name plates at intersections and prepared numbering and mail boxes for a July 1 delivery start. Most homes are equipped, but a few remain. residents in the district should report missing boxes or numbers to begin deliveries on time.
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Courier-Reporter
Elivery
Young People's League Attends Tech Picnic in Walla Walla
Members of the Bethle hem Lutheran church Young People's League traveled in multiple car loads to Walla Walla for a park picnic. The group enjoyed a grand and glorious time together with fellow attendees.
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Young People’s League
The
Bethleh Lutheran Church
Walla , Waly
Akhort
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Wallace
Idaho
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