Germans Invade Balkans Amid Balkan Front Tensions
The week sees Bulgaria and other Axis targets tightening as Germany presses toward the Greek frontier. Turkey reaffirms support for Britain and closes the Dardanelles, while fears grow that Yugoslavia may be next. Free French units in Cairo report a notable Libyan desert capture as British forces advance in Ethiopia and Italian Somaliland.
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Bulgaria
Yugoslavia
Ion
Balkans
Tur
Britain
Dardanelles
Germany
Greece
Cairo
Egypt
Libya
Libyan
Africa
Ethiopia
Somaliland
Athens
Larissa
Champion Checker Player Challenges Competition
Noon activities at the high school include ping pong checkers and basketball under teacher supervision. Dean Staley currently holds the checker title and invites any boy to challenge him. The science room hosts checkers, with Mr. The supervising the games. Ping Pong tournament runs in the cafeteria led by Early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Staley
Reynolds Metals to Build 40 Million Pound Aluminum Plant
Secretary Ickes announces a 20 year contract with Reynolds Metals for 40 000 kilowatts at the Columbia River area. Power from Bonneville and Grand Coulee will drive a new electrolytic plant with initial capacity of 40 million pounds annually and start of ingot production planned for June 15. Site details to be announced. Kennewick previously considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold L. Ickes
Reynolds Metals Company
Columbia River Territory
Pacific Northwest
Bonnéville
Grand Coulee
R. S. Reynolds
Bonneville Power
Paul J. Raver
Columbia River
Mr. Reynolds
Raver
Pacific Coast
Reynolds Bauxite
Lister
Alabama
Sheffield
TVA
Kennewick
Third Ave Sewer Proposed at Low Front Foot Cost
Property owners on Third Avenue East who petitioned for a sewer extension will pay about one dollar per front foot. Frank Mason presented maps and estimates showing the unusually low figures, with little anticipated opposition. The city may fund the project by force account. The council authorized insurance payments for fifteen volunteer firefighters, as enforcement of insurance provisions prompted the fire department to reject volunteer aid in fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Avenue East
Frank Mason
New Golf Pro Edgar Beard Named Twin City Club Pro
Twin City Golf Club appoints Edgar Beard as professional and club custodian for the coming year. Beard, from Pullman and experienced in teaching golf, has already begun duties. The club plans a spring porch addition and notes winter greens in use as regular greens are topdressed. The course remained in fine winter condition and members expect a successful season.
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Edgar Beard
Twin City
J. H. Siegfried
Beard
Pullman
Cotton and Concrete: Cotton Project for Air Raid Shelters
A sponsor explains to Congress a plan to substitute compressed cotton for concrete in air raid shelters. He claims 7 feet of cotton resists a 6000 pound bomb from 50,000 feet, while 6 feet of reinforced concrete would be shattered by a 2000 pound bomb from 15,000 feet. The cotton could be fireproofed, cheaper, and would use much of the national cotton surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Spokane Man Predicts Northwest Role in Defense
The talk in Pasco on March 19 will explore Kennewick and Pasco positions in National Defense and regional development. Raymond P. Kelley, president of the Spokane Chamber of Commerce, will speak at 8 p.m. in the Pasco High School auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennewick
Pasco
Northwest
Raymond P. Kelley
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Kelley
Gray Graham
Pasco Chamber
Graham
Twin Cities
Seattle Doctor to Hold Chest Clinic in Kennewick
Dr. S. L. Cox of Seattle will lead a chest clinic in Kennewick on Monday afternoon April 7, assisted by county nurse Miss Lois Shumake. The service, organized by the Benton County Tuberculosis League, offers free chest examinations with no charge. Contact Miss Shumake at the county doctor's office or by mail to arrange attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. L. Cox
Seattle
Washington Tuberculosis Association
Lois Shumake
Kennewick
Benton County
Start Work on New Standard Oil Gas Station
Construction work on the Standard Oil service station on the highway began this week. Clearing and leveling were completed over the past week. The station, designed to the company’s standard plan, will cost about five thousand dollars and be operated by the Standard Stations Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil
Brick Oliver
Standard
Standard Stations Co
Lady Golfers Plan Spring Tournament in Walla Walla
The Auxiliary and Twin City Golf Club ladies met with Mrs. Paul Spreen to outline a spring tournament in Walla Walla and nearby towns. Elected officers include Mrs. E. C. Steele of Pasco as president and Mrs. Emil Behrman as secretary treasurer, with multiple committee chairs named for tournament, telephone, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auxiliary
Twin City
John Heater
Lyle Stringham
Larry Oliver
Ralph deBit
F. Huber
Pasco
W. Gravesland
Harry Wibber
Huge Clipper Almost Ready Seattle Air Transport Nears Completion
The Boeing plant near Seattle completes the largest air transport in the world. One of six ordered by Pan American Airways, it weighs 42 tons and will enter European service by May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Boeing
Pan-American Airways
Barges Built for Western Transportation Company
Columbia Marine Shipyards Co signs contracts for two all steel welded river barges ordered by Western Transportation of Portland. Construction starts on the first barge today for hog fuel transport on the lower river. Each vessel will measure 163 feet in length 36 feet in width and 7 feet in depth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Marine Shipyards Co
Western Transportation Company of
Portland
Pear Psylla Threat to Benton County Pear Growers
The Pear Psylla, a damaging pest first found in Spokane Valley in July 1939, threatens Benton County pears. Quarantine would force inspection and fumigation of shipments, raising costs. authorities urge removal of pear and quince trees unless in commercial, well cared for orchards. Deputy State Horticulture Inspector G. A. Nagley notes surveys found no infestation but caution is advised to prevent spread.
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Washington State
Spokane Valley
Mississippi River
Pende d’Oreille
Lincoln
Whitman
Franklin
Chelan
Okanogan
Federal Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine
Benton County
Perry
Kennewick-Richland
G. A. Nagley
Plans for Development of Vacant Lot Near School House
Pending legal preliminaries, development plans proceed for the vacant land south of the school house into a residential area. Mr. Struthers told the city council that six blocks of fifty foot lots were laid out along Washington Street with sewers wide streets and other improvements. A map of the proposed platting was shown and a public hearing date set as required by law.
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Struthers
Washington Street
State Softball Finals Set for Pasco
J Ripple, softball commissioner of Spokane, visited Pasco and arranged a three day playoff to be held August 15 16 and 17. He found Pasco facilities adequate for the state finals and urged players and fans to attend.
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J. Ripple
Spokane
Pasco
Meee
Glee Clubs to Attend Ellensburg Festival
Glee clubs plan to attend the Ellensburg Festival on April 18 and 19. Members listed include sopranos Jean Osborne Zola Shattuck Madene Shields Helen Remand Anna Marie Bienhart Julia Durocher Yvonne Davis Neva Neel tenors Kenneth Foraker Harold Foraker Eddie Winkler Merle Wright Doug Jones altos Betty Higley Caroline Kauth Joyce Mulkey Fay Dillon Marjorie Mason Janet Diedrich Jean Dillon Theo Sam basses Russell Day Easterwood Delbert Hessler Everett Hembree Billy Goudie.
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Ellensburg
Partici
Jean Osborne
Zola Shattuck
Madene Shields
Helen Remand
Anna
Marie Bienhart
Julia Durocher
Yvonne Davis
Neva Neel
Kenneth Foraker
Harold Foraker
Eddie Winkler
Merle Wright
Doug Jones
Betty Higley
Caroline Kauth
Joyce Mulkey
Fay Dillon
Marjorie Mason
Janet Diedrich
Jean Dillon
Theo Sam Basses
Russell Day
Easterwood
Delbert Hessler
Everett Hembree
Billy Goudie
Incumbents Win in School Election with Four Candidates
About 450 votes were cast last Saturday with Vane Wilder and Tony Mayer seeking re election against Sam Foraker and J. L. McBain. In the Hover Finley district William Mills and Mrs Beal were elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vane Wilder
Tony Mayer
Sam Foraker
J. L. McBain
Hover-Finley
Wm. Mills
Mrs. Beal
Fish Passage At Bonneville Dam Rises In 1940 Counts
Government counts show more fish passing Bonneville dam in 1940 than 1939 with 1,103,085 fish. Chinook salmon led runs at 305,576 followed by steelhead at 185,049 as the second most numerous species. Walt Hulet reported the statistics from government data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Bonneville Dam
Variety
Walt Hulet
Fleming to Discus Farming Problems Meeting Recap
Fleming to discuss farming problems with Kennewick Valley and Pomona Orange on Saturday March 8. Har ry Fleming of Benton City will present charts at 3 30 p m explaining farmer issues, followed by events and a program later in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton County
Pomona Orange
Kennewick Valley
Harry Fleming
Benton City
Egtes Geck
Stone
Marine Enlistees Wanted in Walla Walla
Sergeant Ross L. Dunn of the U S Marine Corps Recruiting Service visited Kennewick on February 28 to recruit young men aged 18 to 30 in good physical condition and morals. Recruits will be assigned to duty immediately and sent to the San Diego base for eight weeks of training. Further information and application blanks are available in Room 112 Book Nook Building, Walla Walla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross L. Dunn
U. S. Marine Corps Recruiting Service
Walla Walla
Kennewick
Orps
San Diego Marine Base
Book Nook Bidg
Speaker Outlines World Conditions and Postwar Outlook
Karl Olsen told about global conditions and postwar planning before about 700 listeners at Benton City. He described Europe’s trade techniques and said plans rely on international agreements on money quotas and restricted action, predicting a stalemate rather than a Versailles style peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Olsen
Benton City
Versailles
Assessor Reports Rising Benton County Property Valuations
Benton County assessor notes higher personal and real property valuations for 1941 with total real estate valuation at 3 935 860 and personal property near 728 816 while public utility values are set by the state tax commission. Several field deputies have completed work with others nearly finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton County
Ben Knox
Knox
State Tax Commission
Royal Neighbor Club Meeting Planned for Thursday Evening
Royal Neighbor Club will meet on Thursday evening March 13 with plans for the upcoming activities and reports from committee heads. Members are asked to bring updated event calendars and any recent club notices.
Valley Hoops Showdowns Toss Toppenish Kennewick
A Valley basketball roundup from Wapato recounts Toppenish and Kennewick losing in the consolation round, with Moxee crushing Kennewick and Ellensburg defeating Toppenish. The piece blames misread strength in the southern division and notes coach Ray Normile’s rebuilding effort at Kennewick while praising Jim Wilkinson’s undefeated team.
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Wapato
Wildcats
Ellensburg Bulldogs
Moxee
Kennewick
Toppenish
Cats
Pasco
Ray Normile
Ray Fries
Bob Smith
Normile
Lions
Jim Wilkinson
Berlin
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Annapolis
Lord Halifax
George
Bristol
John G. Winant
Great Britain
Patriotic
Tom
Arcadia
Cal
Bay View
America
New York City
William McC. , Jr
New York Stock Exchange
Pt. Knox
New York
General Motors Corporation
Delaware
Wilmington
Del
General Morford
York City
Reynolds Company
Third Ave
Happy Landing
WNU
Fleming
Economist
Horse Heaven
Frank Ross
Whitstraw
North Prosser
Walnut Grove
Charles Marley
Meek and
Nelson
Valley
Lower Valley
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