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Newspaper
The Kennewick Courier Reporter
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1925
Page
1
Early shipments indicate an expanding crop with eight carloads shipped this week and plans to move about 125 cars overall. Prices opened around $65 per ton, trending lower, as growers use crates and seek stable demand. California spuds and Lewiston Idaho shipments enter markets this week.
About 300 delegates and guests attended the 5th annual state convention representing 27 clubs as Marie Spiegelberg reported. New officers include President Bessie Lewis Wenatchee and secretary Viola Page Seattle. The next convention will be held in Yakima.
Bill Struve the barber offered players home run rewards and three base hit prizes from the program, leading to free barber services after a 12 inning 11 to 7 win. Frances wantiaie from Richland shone in a fine game while Connell beat White Bluffs 2 to 1.
Weather in the Yakima Valley arrives with unusual heat for late season. Farmers report ideal growing conditions and broad smiles as crops, especially wheat, thrive and appear poised for good yields this year.
Press bulletin reports Amundsen Ellsworth polar explorers have returned safely to Spitzenbergen after weeks in the field. They note the three planes used functioned perfectly with no difficulties encountered and observations were completed.
The fifty member Luther College band from Decorah Iowa will perform at the Liberty Theatre in Pasco next Thursday. The group is highlighted as world famous for its youthful energy and distinctive interpretations under their talented leader.
A Fourth of July event features a Kitty Ball tournament in the morning. Teams from Horse Heaven Highlands Hover and possibly Finley and Benton City will compete, with winning teams advancing to a final round. Spectators contribute to a purse for the victors.
Kennewick's Barton Gleason company shipped the first carload of apples this week to Montana. The car carried over a thousand boxes, with a previous week’s shipment of half a car, the balance being Bing fries.
Yakima fruit shipper J. M. Perry argues the light crop justifies shipping up to 20 percent in baskets or bulk. He notes lower packing costs, market display advantages, and consumer perception can equate basket and bulk grades with extra fancy, while Eastern buyers largely know only three apple kinds.
The Inland Empire shows population and building gains as Walla Walla reports growth due to railroad and community advertising. Analysts note postwar return migration, prior slowdowns in 1920s, earlier land inflation, outward migration to Canada and California, war impacts, and a string of dry years challenging late 19th and early 20th century expansion.
Citizens complain of excessive speed in town with drivers pushing to thirty mph. City fathers set twenty mph as limit and warn fines for violations. Debate grows on a proposed curbside backing parking method, with the mayor urging trial despite council division.
The Meadowbrook Farms Co. led by R. E. Pratt H. H. Peter and W. A. Koontz sued the irrigation district in Walla Walla for 40000 over seepage water damages. The case was dismissed by agreement after venue change request and testimonies on seepage sources.
Department of Agriculture crop officials say apples peaches and pears will be only fair nationwide this year. Frosts in late May cut prospects in central states Virginia Michigan and parts of New York. California peach output rises while Georgia and other states expect smaller crops. pear prospects are fair with California brighter than last season.
The Business Girls decline to run the queen contest but agree to assist with coronation. The American Legion will manage the contest portion and sponsor the Boy Scout rally with 300 to 400 scouts expected. The Needle club handles the art display and Mrs. L J Aldrich oversees the curios. Department heads set premiums and interview exhibitors.
Last Sunday marked flag day with three flags flying in town. The American Legion previously installed over forty flags for such occasions. The city council will have flags displayed until sundown if business leaders approve and will provide storage. Flags left out on the Fourth will be collected and stored until the next event for uniform display and care.
Word arrived that Senator Robert M. La Follette died at his Washington home this morning from complications of a severe cold.
The town league nightly draw increases with crowds forcing fencing of the diamond. Beginning Monday seating will be available for spectators behind barriers as Washington Hardware leads the standings at five and one. Economy Store is second at three and two, Kennewick Hardware three and three, Speck Buick two and three, while Joe's Colts and Smith Motor tie at two and four. The schedule runs through July with about forty games listed. Tail-enders warn leaders their grip on top is not secure.
Tickets for Chautauqua week July 1-6 go on sale at Vibber Gifford s The Courier Reporter Hooper s Lemons Plowman s Haas Bakery Raymond s and Kennewick Hardware. Districts will be drawn and a house to house canvass will be conducted by ticket sellers.
The Pasco Golf Club stages another tournament with Prosser next Sunday inviting all Kennewick players. Partners will be found for everyone who shows up.
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