12 Jun 1947
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Newspaper
The Kennewick Courier Reporter
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1947
Page
1
Sports fans confronted the club over splintered bleachers and unsafe seating while the High Lands Improvement Club moved to tackle a rubbish dump issue. Farmers urged swift justice, proposing the Active club be named as a special court to try dumpers if caught.
Business houses discuss new buildings adopting modern design with glass as a primary material. Drafts and decor plans proliferate as owners weigh colors and styles while fronts evolve along the street.
A local merchant asks who is gambling with business risk. He contrasts enlarging a store and improving frontage as smart risk with the dangers of expanding while keeping cramped quarters. He argues the big gamble is pouring more volume through the same dingy space.
A local business figure warns of capital seeking investment and calls for early preparation. The speaker pins hopes on Kennewick keeping pace despite grim forecasts, as firms plan for Pillsbury Highlands construction and the first earthwork details remain unclear.
Wes Brown, noted not for size or belligerence, umpired behind the plate when a large catcher faced a bigger batter. With a 1-1 count, Brown faltered on a fast ball, declaring "Two" as the catcher shouted questions. The batter demanded clarification, Brown hesitated, and confessed he could not tell.
Billy Pratt of Kennewick receives advancement to machinist mate third class in the Navy after panels confirm the promotion in a ceremony in Honolulu. His mates offer a congratulatory salute while Pratt also earns a shipboard assignment as pilot of a tank crew.
New Kennewick recreation chief Johnny Scott arrives from the University of Texas at Austin to lead an expanded area program. He will work with E. C. Smith and local volunteers to create a boys softball league and teen club, extending activities into rural areas.
Highlands Improvement Club boosts the Kennewick Irrigation District litter reward from 50 to 60 dollars. Members Frank Lampson Forrest Gragg and Bruce Sateen add 15 dollars and pledge support to deter trash dumping on district lands around Kennewick. The group emphasizes farm appearance and district pride.
The Women’s Guild of Richland Lutheran presents a Parade of Brides on Wednesday June 18 at 7 p.m. at the church. Dresses span 1873 to 1947, including the mothers of Mrs. Mills and Mrs. Tweedt and two Norwegian costumes. A reception follows with wedding cake cutting and a silver offering.
A firm rosy Tilton apricot appeared in Kennewick today two months ahead of normal ripening. Tony Schmidt of the Highlands displayed the precocious fruit.
Kennewick Chamber of Commerce declines to act now on a Pasco Chamber proposal for a united daylight saving time stance in the twin cities. E. S. Black says no single Kennewick group can speak for all residents and suggests reopening next year after a local poll.
Diamond stores plans a new Kennewick shop opening on Friday with manager R F Jeide stating the store will be fully ready on opening day. The modern 50 by 140 foot building features a 50 by 100 foot sales room, cherry red glass trim, fluorescent lighting, and a rear area for a stock room and ladies lounge.
Kennewick's Junior American Legion team advances to a playoff series starting with a Sunday 3 p.m. game against the Prosser Juniors at the Eagles field. Manager Dale Phillips names Brewer as starting pitcher with Poole catching.
Kennewick ranked second in responses to the State Health Department offer of free chest X rays with 1001 residents reporting. Pullman posted more responses per capita on the eastern Washington mobile unit tour. The mobile unit, brought to Kennewick at Dr. Charles Tudor’s request, operated with the Benton Franklin Health Office and the Tuberculosis League.
Jerry Barnett of Vista Air Service delivered the VA approval for the GI flying school and the session began within minutes. Bill Heine of Kennewick took flight with instructor Lee Brand, followed by Gene Butler of Pasco. The program opened with 27 students enrolled.
Richland CAP unit has purchased and received a Link Trainer and will soon install it for operation. CAP members from nearby towns and Richland will be allowed to take time in the training device.
The Department reports mostly cloudy weather with showers and below normal temperatures. Rain damaged cherries in Wenatchee and Yakima, with variable loss across varieties, while hail and floods affected wheat, alfalfa, sugar beets, and pastures. Outlook predicts clearing by midweek and moderate westerly winds.
Mrs. Vernon Bird hosted a social tea Tuesday for teachers before vacation. Several will attend summer school with Mrs. Rose Watkins heading to Cheney, Mrs. Vera Campbell and Mrs. Stella Rose Palmer to Ellensburg, and Mrs. Bird to Bellingham.
Three inmates escaped from the Sunnyside guard and overpowered a deputy near Walla Walla while being moved from Seattle to the State Correctional facility. Authorities named John Frenz 47 Jack Nelson 25 and Harry Beany 19 as armed and dangerous. last seen near Sunnyside with Deputy Sheriff Dennis Huntley and State Patrolman William Lever.
Three Kennewick firefighters raced through a flawless drill at Grandview on Sunday to shave a fifth of a second off Firemen’s Association trophy time and claim their first bid for permanent possession. Lower Yakima placed third and Grandview fourth as the Kennewick team pushed toward final rights with one more win in roughly three months.
Soap Lake Chamber of Commerce announces Bob Hofmeister of Kennewick will host a three day rodeo the Fourth through the Sixth. Prizes total 1050 plus entry fees with a rodeo queen contest a parade and a dance nightly plus fireworks.
Fire Chief Herbchow announced city council authorization to cite offenders for open fire trash burning in the business district. He warned fines for noncompliance and required incinerators to be covered with mesh not exceeding two inch square openings. Continuous precautions were urged to prevent flying sparks.
City offers a $25 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a thief who damaged a street meter on Cascade Street beside Vibber’s Drug Store. The vandal tampered with meters using chewing gum and other inserts, causing coin-collection issues.
Kennewick post office May receipts reversed early 1947 decline and surpassed 1946 totals by $38.59, Post master Roger Records reported. Through March totals remained $533.46 below the previous year, but the May upswing continued the positive shift.
Miss Patricia Moulton among 104 Whitman College graduates at the 88th commencement in Walla Walla earned a bachelor of arts in political science. John Dewar of Prosser earned a music degree. Hal Holmes and Paul Garrett received honorary doctor of law degrees.
The dairy cooperative will hold its annual election meeting on June 17 at the Chamber of Commerce. Members will hear neighbor dairymen share ideas and concerns.
The Kennewick First Methodist Church hosted an early morning wedding on Saturday June 7 as Edith Aune and Paul F F O’Hearn exchanged nuptial vows. The altar featured pink gladiolas white hydrangeas and candlebra with organ music from Mrs. Eulalie Ferguson. The bride daughter of Ole Anne and Mrs Neel O’Hearn and a former director of music in Kennewick wore a pastel green retene suit. The groom son of Herbert O’Hearn and Mrs. O’Hearn of Walla Walla attended by relatives from Minnesota and Washington followed by a reception at the Seete home.
The article notes the passing of Rev a R B Holden and mentions Lee Ni as a well known figure. It states they intended to make their home in Kennewick and references a Saturday study related to Holden.
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