Irrigationists Seek Federal Aid Through State Cooperation
Yakima valley irrigation districts at their annual meeting urged federal relief funds for drainage irrigation and relief to be administered in cooperation with the Washington state department of conservation and reclamation. A committee was proposed to push the effort with five million dollars needed from the federal treasury to aid ranchers and support bondholders amid widespread district financial strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department of Conservation and Reclamation
And
E. F
Washington, D.C
Federation of
Institute
Banker
Wyl Fe
Benton County
Horse Heaven
Kiowa
Priest Rapids
Richland
Sunnyside
Columbia
Kennewick
W. C. Muldrow
Kiona
Frank Mason
M. M. Moulton
E. J. Brand
Kennewicket
Kiwanis to Sponsor Better Babies Clinic This Year
The better babies contest run by local physicians for nine years will return under Kiwanis club sponsorship. The program aims to engage pre school parents with a free preventive clinic and close tracking of each examined child’s progress. Districts showing the best results may win rewards as physicians’ recommendations guide future efforts. The event will be held in White Bluffs Richland and Hanford with a Kennewick clinic to follow, as Mr and Mrs A W Walker plan a two month Iowa visit before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
White Bluffs
Richland
Hanford
Kennewick Clinic
Flood Waters Recede On Columbia Yakima Front
After three weeks of record high waters along the Columbia and Yakima rivers, flood levels dropped and relief spread through Claybelle flats where over 2000 acres were flooded. About 4,000 acres suffered, with $35,000 in damages. civilians evacuated livestock and households while crews filled gaps with sandbags and monitored the Kennewick Pasco highway bridge.
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Columbia
Yakima
Claybelle
Richland Highway
Kennewick-Pasco
Benton-Franklin Fair Grounds
Cub Scouts Form Three Dens in Local Pack
Ten boys aged 9 to 11 were enrolled with three more expecting to join as three dens were organized last Saturday. Enrollment remains open while vacancies exist. A pack meeting at English Lutheran Church will be held next Monday afternoon, with Kiwanis Club sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Lutheran Church
Kiwanis Club
Finley Hover Consolidation Vote Up Again
Resubmission of the Finley and Hover school district consolidation proposition was set for Friday June 30. Previous results showed Finley 68 to 7 in favor and Hover 42 to 82 against. Proponents claim levies would be halved. opponents say otherwise.
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Finley
Hover
Kennewick
Kennewick Native Earns BA With Highest Honors
Virginia Ellis Gascoigne of Spokane graduates from the University of Idaho with highest honors in the College of Letters and Science. She earns a BA at the thirty eighth commencement on Monday June 12. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wynn Gascoigne of Spokane and granddaughter of Mrs. J W Rudkin and the late J W Rudkin. Gascoigne attended Kennewick Grade School and Lewis and Clark High School before four years at the University of Idaho and Phi Beta Sorority member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennewick
Virginia Ellias Gascoigne
Spokane
College of Letters and Science
University of Idaho
University
Miss Gascoigne
Wynn Gascoigne
J. W. Rudkin
J. W. Rud
Salvage Efforts Fail To Tow House From Wenatchee River
idents were seen trying to tow a small house into the bank that had been swept from its foundation at Wenatchee but their efforts at salvage were fruitless against the strong current.
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Wenatchee
Codling moth counts rise through late spring period
The table lists codling moth catches from June 8 to 21. Counts start at 0 then climb to 238 by mid period, with notable daily totals of 7 8 6 11 29 and 238 before tapering to 12 0 37 35 23 27.
Kennewick Plans Full Fourth of July Celebration
Kennewick and vicinity will stage a full day program for the Fourth of July with races for girls a White Bluffs band concert a speaking program by Judge Matt Driscoll and a picnic lunch. A ball game Kennwick versus Pasco will run in the afternoon followed by a concert and evening dance a kitty-ball tournament a blueberry pie eating contest nail driving and the Hittin Hubby stunt awarding prizes open to all. Concessions will be sold and arrangements can be made through committee chair W. S. Green.
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Kennewick
White Bluffs
Matt Driscoll
Kennwick
Pasco
W. S. Green
Pot Luck Dinner Marks BPW Club Gathering
The Business and Professional Women's club held a pot luck dinner Wednesday at Miss Marie Speigelberg's home with about 20 members and guests. Out of town guests included Miss Florence Oliver of Los Angeles and Mrs. Carl Deffenbaugh of Klamath Falls. Members voted to run an ice cream and soft drink booth for the Fourth of July picnic and aid the day committee.
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Business and Professional Women’s Club
Marie Speigelberg
Florence Oliver
Los Angeles
Carl Deffenbaugh
Klamath
Oregon
Cherries and Spuds Start to Market
Kennewick shipments push spuds toward Portland and eastern markets. First Bing cherries and early crop potatoes head to market amid optimistic yields and favorable prices. Wash. Early Crops notes strong demand with potential for satisfactory pricing as the pea harvest wraps up with a normal crop but weak market.
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Kennewick
Gleasons
Portland
Big Y
Pacific Fruit
Sykes
Lampson
Washington
Minneapolis
Desgranges
Dope on Farmers Loans Received Here in County
George E. Sellick of Finley National Farm Association reports from J. A. Scollard in Spokane that substantial debt relief may come as farmers with loans offer cash to settle. Loans refinance debts on longer terms, supply working capital, and may use farm property as collateral with up to 75 percent loan value.
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George E. Sellick
Finley National Farm Association
J. A. Scollard
Farm Loan Commissioner
Federal Land Bank of
Spokane
Federal Land Bank
Commissioner's Loan
Land Bank
National Farm Loan Association
Kennewick Plans Better Gardens Contest Prizes
Tourists note Kennewick’s charm and the Better Gardens Contest gains momentum with support from the Women’s Club Kiwanis Club and Chamber of Commerce. Relief workers landscape parking strips and blank lots while others fill earth around signs for beautification. Prizes await 35 entrants.
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Kennewick
Better Gardens
Women’s Club
Kiwanis Club
Chamber of Commerce
Sanatorium Patients Reported From Local Homes
Mrs. Wilson of White Bluffs Mrs. Craig of Finley and W. H. Burton of Hanford are patients at the Kennewick sanitarium.
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Mrs. Wilson
White Bluffs
Mrs. Craig
Finley
W. H. Burton
Hanford
Kennewick Sanitarium
Golfers to Play for Driscoll Cup Sunday
Local golfers suffered a 43 13 defeat at Walla Walla last Sunday. Ralph Matthews 75 was the best score for the visitors while the Walla Walla low man had 71. Next Sunday the locals hold an 18 hole Driscoll cup event with adjusted handicaps and all members urged to attend.
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Walla Walla
Ralph Matthews
Nire
Kennewick Women’s Club Picnic Set in City Park
The Kennewick Women's Club will host a district picnic in the city park on Thursday, June 29. Members are asked to bring sandwiches and a dish to pass and provide service for one for the 1 PM luncheon. Hostess Mrs. B. I. Whitney will preside, with Mrs. George Stradford and Mrs. L. H. Raymond on the entertainment committee, Mrs. Stradford chair.
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Kennewick Women’s Club
Kennewick Club
B. I. Whitney
George Stradford
L. H. Raymond
City Moves to Compel Show Operation Five Days a Week
The Kennewick city council introduced a drastic license ordinance after complaints about show frequency and film quality. Local manager Irving Brannon defended the theater while urging reopening, noting improving pictures and potential closure if licenses rise. A state public works inquiry on street lighting figures into council deliberations, with uniform rate plans pending.
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Irving Brannon
Pasco
Mr. Brannon
Kennewick
Brannon
State Board of Public Works
Kennewick Faces Records Rival as Pasco and Bears Clash
Next Sunday on the local field the Kennewick jinx against Pasco and the Walla Walla Bears will collide, with Pasco using an eligible lineup and seven Bears players who have never beaten Kennewick. Rose med to pitch, while Manager Willsey works to keep crowds off the field. Kennewick previously beat Toppenish 6 to 2 last Sunday on Hoffman’s five hit pitching and strong hitting by Evett Ells Clark and Hudnall.
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Kennewick
Pas Co
Walla Walla Bears
Pasco
Lake
Donnelly
Ellison
Michiel
Fulgram
Lewis
Rose Med
Rec
Willsey
Toppenish
Hoffman
Evett
Ells
Clark
Hudnall
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A. W. Walker
Iowa
Ick
Richland Flats
Cub
Ummm
Finley -Hover
City Park
Geo. E. Sellick
The
Finley Farm Loan Association
Jinx
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