21 Jun 1923
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Newspaper
The Kennewick Courier Reporter
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1923
Page
1
Congressman Cramton of Michigan on a West tour to study the Yakima reclamation plan. He presses reform measures including land valuation to curb speculation and ensure homestead benefits, while noting Davis's dismissal clouds future funding and project progress.
Patton Brothers opened the Chautauqua with a lively program of song and instrumental music led by Lowell Patton with Donald and Gault. The trio will perform again tonight with a longer act as organizers push a packed schedule including circuses lectures plays and sacred concerts.
L. E. Johnson and W. H. Gascoigne report a thriving crop outlook after a Kennewick district inspection. Cool weather and frequent showers boost spring wheat prospects, with yield expected near winter seeding levels. only extreme winds could hinder a strong season. They even got lost in a 1600 acre field during the survey.
Yakima Valley Fruit Growers association reports about 12 carloads of cherries shipped with three Royal Anns sent to Lewiston cannery and a fourth car to depart tomorrow. Five full car shipments of Bings completed while express shipments remain heavy. Harvest expected to end by late next week with prices holding near 12 cents per pound net to growers.
Indoor outdoor baseball in Kennewick draws larger crowds and louder enthusiasm as games shift to Third and Washington streets. The Saffordites lead 3 0, Johnsonians surge with wins near 23 to 11, and ongoing umpire shortage crabs players and spectators alike. The 3 Rivers Growers ship first potato carload to Kalispell at 80 dollars per ton FOB Kennewick while acreage shrinks and prospects improve. I N Mueller attends state undertakers convention in Spokane with family.
The Church Mfg. company predicts a strong 1923 as demand climbs for Church's grape juice. Harvests will clear last year’s juice, a larger pressing is planned due to expanded vineyards, and advertising runs in major Western papers. Los Angeles emerges as a major consumer market.
Empire Electric of Kennewick and Pasco designated local representatives for the new Seattle based Federal Pipe and Tank company. The firm plans to manufacture continuous stave wood pipe and water tanks.
A series of revival meetings opened Monday evening in the Christian church by the Ross Evangelistic Company. The company includes Rev. Floyd A. Ross evangelist and violinist, Minnie Sanasac Ross director of women's work and cellist, and Dorothy Ross trombonist and soloist.
W. E. Johns and Hill surveyed potato patches around Kennewick and Pasco reporting heavy Colorado potato beetle infestation on the Pasco side. They warn of potential quarantines if activity spreads, urge thorough field checks every other day, and advise spraying options and timely reporting to the inspectorate.
After trimming expenses, the Kennewick school board says nine additional mills are needed beyond the maximum levy to run schools for the coming year starting July 1. Voters will decide at a special election June 30 from 1 to 8 pm at City Hall. The levy would raise about 318000.
Announcement that on July 1 Arthur P. Davis will no longer head the U S reclamation service impacts Kennewick which has an interest in the Yakima project contract. Davis has long supported local irrigation, and his departure raises questions about pending negotiations with the Kennewick Irrigation District and future Yakima valley work.
The city council has granted all Fourth of July street and sale concessions to the American Legion. Applicants for concessions should contact W. N. Adkins at the Ford Garage.
Mrs C D Hopper and Mrs W H Gascoigne hosted a Saturday bridge luncheon honoring Mrs Howard Mann. Rooms were decorated with roses Shasta daisies and nasturtiums. Honors were won by Mrs Mann and Mrs Jeffrey.
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