U S Official Sees Little Chance Of Early Peace In Europe
After talks with Mussolini Hitler Goering and other leaders Sumner Welles reports sentiment favors continued war until clearer aims emerge. Meantime Myron Taylor, former U S Steel head and Vatican observer, continues talks with the Pope and Catholic dignitaries seeking a peaceful solution.
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France
Mussolini
Hitler
Goering
Othan
Sumner Welles
U. S
Myron C. Taylor
U. S. Steel Corporation
Roosevelt
Vatican
Europe
British Planes Over Berlin Drop Leaflets Five Days
British aircraft over Berlin for five consecutive days dropped pamphlets instead of bombs. The leaflets stated Allied objectives and warned Germans that Berlin could be bombed if Nazi forces targeted Paris or London.
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Berlin
London
England
Reich
Paris
Nations pledge airfield aid for Panama Canal defense
Washington learned that Colombia, Panama and Costa Rica promised to permit U. S. planes to use their air fields if the canal faces foreign attack. The pledge forms part of Roosevelt's cruise mystery and underscores regional cooperation for canal defense.
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Canal
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Central America
Colombia
Panama
Costa Rica
Panama Canal
U. S
Admirals Recalled as Fleet Rank Created for Life
Britain recalls five top Admirals to active duty and makes Admiral of the Fleet an active lifetime rank equal to Field Marshal. The move elevates naval leadership while signaling expanded wartime authority.正式
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Britain
London
England
War Slashes Idleness in Ottawa Relief Roles
Canadian relief roles shrink as wartime labor demand rises, Reuters notes unemployment may end in the Dominion by midsummer. It cites long-standing reluctance among Scotch, French and English stock to accept charity, keeping relief lower than in the United States.
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Ottawa
Canada
Dominion
U. S
PA Airways Stratosphere Plane Boosts South American Runs
Pan-American Airways expects delivery this week of a new four engine Boeing airliner with a sealed cabin and high altitude capability. The plane will fly South American routes at altitudes between 20 000 and 25 000 feet with tests set for April 1.
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PA Airways
Stratosphere Ile
Wash
Pan-American Airways
Community Chest Drive Launches With New Committee
The Kennewick Community Chest begins its drive today with a largely new committee led by chairman Fyy Ludlow from Kiwanis. Members represent the Kiwanis club, the Women’s Club, the Chamber of Commerce, and local agencies, including the Benton County Health Council and milk fund for schoolchildren. The drive requests prompt contributions via stamped envelopes to fund local beneficiaries and keep administration lean.
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Kennewick
I. N. Mueller
Ineter
Benton County Health Council
Milk Fund
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Camp Fire Girls
Boy Scouts
Hi-g
Aas
Notth
Kiwanis
Waldo Richmond
D. B. Giard
Leber
Clay Otheim
Chain of Commerce
Washington as Best Place to Reside Motto Cited
Benton county sheriff A. M. Richter praised Washington as a better place to live than Chicago, comparing Prosser’s clean streets and friendly residents to the larger city. He noted a snow storm in Nebraska during the return trip as F. J. McDonald, the extradited prisoner, faced arraignment Thursday on grand theft by fraud charges.
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Washington
Chicago
Prosser
A. M. Richter
Benton County
Richter
Berries Best of Crops Raised on Highlands in ’39
The Department of the Interior report shows 3,325 irrigated acres on the Highlands with 111 devoted to berries producing up to 12,600 pounds per acre and $226.80 per acre. Cherries on 144 acres yielded 2,944 pounds per acre at $176.67 per acre. The Highlands grossed $219,891 with an average income of $63.92 per acre, higher than Benton City and Moxee Valley.
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Highlands
Department of the Interior
Kennewick
Benton City
Moxee Valley
E. J. Brand
Yakima Valley
Quit Too Soon in Grand Jury Probe Sparks Kennewick Debate
A Kennewick resident criticizes the grand jury for quitting early in state office investigations. He recounts driving on Washington's Birthday over Snoqualmie Pass. He notes 70-odd state owned cars and highway department vehicles visible between Seattle and Yakima.
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Kennewick
Washington
Snoqualmie Pass
Highway Department
Seattle
Yakima
Republican Club Schedules April Meeting in Kennewick
The Kennewick county Republican unit met in City Hall council chambers with a program on Prepaidness by Mrs. J. H. Siegfried. Mrs. Paul Richmond read the pamphlet Restore Prosperity Stop Public Spending and Mrs. W. H. Strickler led questions. A report was given by Mrs. C. F. Winkenwerder. The next meeting is set for April 1 at the same location.
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Kennewick
County Republican Club
J. H. Siegfried
Paul Richmond
W. H. Strickler
C. F. Winkenwerder
Kennewick Juniors Defeat Green Park for Blue Mountain Title
Kennewick Junior High under Coach Normile won the Blue Mountain grade school tournament by defeating Green Park of Walla Walla 17 to 16 at Walla Walla. The Cubs will engrave their name on the perpetual trophy and receive a pennant. Chewelah next faces Kennewick in a championship clash.
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Kennewick
Normile
Blue Mountain
Green Park School
Walla Walla
Green Parkers
Cubs
Chewelah Junior High School
Kennewick Junior High
Washington
New School Director Elected In District Vote
Frank Maupin was elected director for a three year term at the school district election held Saturday afternoon. He received 235 votes to Mills 199 with over 400 votes cast. The first board meeting is March 25 when the chairman will be chosen.
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Frank Maupin
Maupin
Mills
Goss May Leave Land Bank Post
Albert S. Goss former master of the Washington State Grange and FCA land bank commissioner may resign. The president indicated discussions with Goss on farm valuations and other questions as he joins other senior FCA officials who have quit since the agency came under Secretary Wallace’s control.
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Associated Press
Albert S. Goss
Washington State Grange
Land Bank
Farm Credit Administration
Goss
Lower
Courier-Reporter
FCA
Wallace
Business Girls Discuss Economic Opportunities
Miss Bernice Brown, senior high School librarian, was initiated into the Kennewick Business and Professional club. The club met at Mrs. E S McDonalds home. Kathryn Brown led a study on Economic Opportunities in a Democracy. Members filled out questionnaires and discussed the topics before refreshments.
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Bernice Brown
Kennewick Business and Professional Club
E. S. McDonald
Kathryn Brown
Library Benefit Nets Legion Donation and Woodman Gifts
The American Legion donated 8.50 to the local library from benefit card parties. The Modern Woodmen lodge will give shelf and stacks a dictionary table and a bulletin board for use at the library.
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The
American Legion
Woodman Lodge
Mrs Emma Farmer Spends Week at Morain Home
Mrs. Emma Farmer spent a week staying at the Morain residence, details of the visit not disclosed.
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Emma Farmer
Morain
Fine Compliment for Kennewick Strawberries Display
A large Yakima Herald display ad promotes Avenue Clothiers with the caption Fine Compliment As Desirable as the First Kennewick Strawberries. The caption includes a photo of a tipped hallock and notes the berries resemble the famous Clark Seedling berries that gave Kennewick its reputation.
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Kennewick
Yakima Herald
Avenue Clothiers
Schwellenbach Outlines River Terminal Improvements
An Associated Press report from Washington notes Senator Schwellenbach detailing Columbia River mouth work to make a navigable link for proposed terminal facilities at Kennewick. Army engineers set March 14 for a Kennewick hearing. project aims to connect the terminal site with the main river channel, enabling Kennewick and Pasco to handle substantial inbound and outbound cargo and serve as land river transport interchanges.
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Associated Press
Washington
Schwellenbach
Columbia River
Snake River
Kennewick
Army
R. H. Elliott
Bonneville
Schnellenbach
Pasco
Wheat Farmers Declare War on Pocket Gophers
County agent Waldo W. Skuse warns wheat growers that pocket mice infest winter wheat fields, tunneling deep burrows and storing wheat. He urges early control with poisoned bait during summer fallow when mice emerge, noting efficacy over a two to three week period and stressing immediate action for losses last year.
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Waldo W. Skuse
Skuse
U. S. Biological Survey
Rainbow Girls Basket Social and Initiation Events
The Kennewick order of Rainbow for Girls met Monday evening and held initiation for Dorothy Ann Reed and Wilma Gravensland. A committee was named to organize Grand Assembly as Kennewick prepares to host in June. A basket social and dance were scheduled for Friday March 15 to aid Grand Assembly expenses, with a banquet planned for the grand officers visit on March 29.
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Kennewick Order of Rainbow
Dorothy Ann Reed
Wilma Gravensland
Grand Assembly
Kennewick
Girls Play Pasco Billed as Town All Star Clash
An all star girls team from Kennewick coached by Elmer Olson faces Pasco at the local gym Saturday night at 7 30. Read list of Kennewick players Arlene Aman Irene Olson Betty Sonderman Ruth Safford Betty Higley Dorothy Snyder Dorothy Mills and Lois Giard.
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Pasco
Kennewick
Elmer Olson
Arlene Aman
Irene Olson
Betty Sonderman
Ruth Safford
Betty Higley
Dorothy Snyder
Dorothy Mills
Lois Giard
Senior girls host St Patrick's party at Lois Campbell home
The senior girls enjoyed a St Patrick's party at Lois Campbell's home. Miss Bernice Brown was their guest. Games were played and refreshments served. Entertainment committee included Pearl Dague and Edna Hunt. Refreshment committee members were Marjorie LaMott, Ruby Safford, Mildred Reese and Lodema McKelvy.
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Lois Campbell
Bernice’ Brown
Pearl Dague
Edna Hunt
Marjorie la Mott
Ruby Safford
Mildred Reese
Lodema McKelvy
Army Engineers to Hear River Traffic Plans
Public hearing on the port district by the Army Engineers will be held at the Roxy Theatre next Thursday at 1 p.m. The event invites the public with no admission fee. Engineer Fred Brown will present data from the Inland Empire to Montana on river tonnage. Local shippers and growers will testify on potential uses and river improvement for Kennewick facilities. The Chamber of Commerce will host a dinner that evening with army personnel as guests of honor.
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Army Engineers
Roxy Theatre
Fred Brown
Inland Empire
Montana
War Department
Kennewick
Chamber of Commerce
Finnish relief event features Dorothy in Norwegian costume
The picture shows Dorothy in a Norwegian peasant outfit worn during a Finnish relief drive on Saturday. The white blouse and apron bear Hardanger embroidery, the beaded vest and hand made purse and hat reflect matched motifs. Irene wears a handmade peasant suit owned by Miss Inga Sean with embroidered toe blouse and plaid bodice and skirt.
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Dorothy Peared
Dorothy
Fred Mills
Irene
Inga Sean
Raise 40 Locally For Finnish Relief
A local relief effort collected nearly forty dollars for Finnish aid this week. A committee chaired by Mayor Crawford organized street sales by two young women in Scandinavian dress who raised 32.73 in cash. Additional direct contributions totaling six dollars were given to the relief office, with Mrs. Carl Smith, George E Sellick, Ed Sellick, J. B. Slaugenhaupt, and C. C. Williams named as donors.
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C. A. Crawford
Carl Smith
George E
Ed Sellick
J. B. Slaugenhaupt
C. C. Williams
Local Firemen Host District Meet in Kennewick
Fourteen departments from Knnewick to Roslyn gather in Kennewick for the Central Washington Fireman's Association meeting. Public drills run 10 to 1 on the city parking lot, followed by dinner at the LOOF hall and a business session.
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Eere
Kennewick
Kennewick Woman's Club Meets Friday at Masonic Hall
The regular meeting of the Kennewick Woman's Club is set for Friday February 8 at 2 30 PM in the Masonic hall. Mrs O K William will present the literary section reflecting the Washington Federation Woman's Clubs activities.
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Kennewick Woman's Club
Masonic Hall
O. K. William the ‘Sterry
The
the Literary Onto Washington Federation Woman's Chins
Seniors Lead Honor Students of 3 Classes
The senior high announces top honor students for the first six weeks of the second semester. Senior honorees include Pearl Dague Bruce Kenyon Bill Krat zer Mildred Reese and Ruth Saf ford with honorable mentions Wendall Bateman Frank Van Martin Jeanette Petit jean Lois Campbell and Willis Taylor. Junior honorees are Quentin Mizer and Dorothy Smith. Norman MacIntorff among honorable mentions. Sophomore honorees are Arthur Evett Hal Keene and Margaret Smith with Irma Pratt and Louise Yoshino on the honorable list.
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Pearl Dague
Bruce Kenyon
Bill Kratzer
Mildred Reese
Ruth Safford
Wendall Bateman
Frank van Martin
Jeanette Petitjean
Lois Campbell
Willis Taylor
Quentin Mizer
Dorothy Smith
Norman MacIntorff
Arthur Evett
Hal Keene
Margaret Smith
Irma Pratt
Louise Yoshino
Protest Against Tax Increase On Municipality
A group of 66 Kennewick taxpayers presented a protest against tax increases at the Tuesday city council session. The petition objected to any further levy beyond 48.36 mills, noting no vote is required to raise taxes and citing a $3,000 sewer line cost on Railroad Avenue as not increasing taxes.
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Kennewick
Railroad Avenue
Eastern Star Chapter initiates member at Masonic hall
The Order of Eastern Star held a regular meeting at the Masonic hall Tuesday. Mrs. Kilda Owens was initiated into the order. An invitational installation was announced for Thursday, March 28.
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Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Kilda Owens
Orthy
Seniors Defeat Sophs In Close Basketball Match
Senior girls beat sophomore players in a tense game on Wednesday. Dorothy Mills and Betty Mig ee led the seniors, while Theo Davis Dorothy Snyder Agnes Quast and Eunice supported the sophomores. Substitutes included Jerry Ann.
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Dorothy Mills
Betty Migee
Theo Davis
Dorothy Snyder
Agnes Quast
Eunice
Jerry
Ann
N P Moves Siding to Make Room for New Cannery
The Northern Pacific began moving a siding in Walla Walla to clear space for a new cannery building. Officials said construction would start soon with materials ready by early next week. Sewer work to serve the plant and expanded Big Y facilities proceed, with a nine foot trench and new pipe laid. one manhole completed.
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Walla Walla
N. P
Canning Company
Big Y
Reese Tu
Washington St
Grangers Celebrate Opening of New Building in Kennewick
Benton and Franklin county Grangers mark opening of a new Kennewick supply building with a 2 pm Benton County Pomona grange meeting at Kennewick Valley hall and an 8:30 pm program by visiting speakers, dancing and social events to follow.
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Benton
Franklin Counties
Benton County
Pomona Grange
Kennewick Valley
Kennewick
Kennewick Va
Grange Meeting Opens to Women in Community
An all day grange home economics meeting will be held at Wal Grange Hall Thursday March 14 starting at 10 with a noon potluck. Fancy work patterns will be available and sharers welcome. Anna Slavens Anna Johnson Nora Witt will attend. Johnson to demonstrate making rolls. Open to anyone.
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Grange
Walgrange Hall
Anna Slavens
State Economics
Anna Johnson
Northwest
Nora Witt
Central
Johnson
Double Judgment Over Cannery Deal
Benton county Superior court granted two judgments in an involved suit between Seattle Exchange and Canning interests. The plaintiff won 4027 dollars plus 250 in attorney fees. Other defendants, including Fletcher and Carlson, were awarded 6216 dollars with costs to satisfy the judgments.
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Benton County Superior Court
Matt Driscoll
Seattle
Lawrence Warehouse Co
C. J. Dam
C. F P. Fletcher
Simon Carlson
Alfred Draper
John Ere
Ead Murray
Yakima Herald
Pletcher, Carlson, Erickson, Murray and
Dan
Canning Company
NYA Supervisor to Visit Kennewick Office
L Throssell NYA Employment Supervisor will be at the Welfare office in Kennewick next Tuesday March 12 from 10 to 12 for youths 18 to 25 interested in NYA employment. Individual organizations seeking more NYA program details should meet Mr Throssell.
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L. Throssell
National Youth Administration
Kennewick
NYA
Mr. Throssel
McDonalds Attend Dinner and Walla Walla Meeting
Mr and Mrs E B McDonald and Mrs G W Sherk traveled to Walla Walla on Wednesday. Mr McDonald attended a produce company dinner meeting while the ladies were dinner guests at the W P McKean home. The McDonalds also saw the show Gone With the ...
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McDonald
G. W. Sherk
Walla Walla
Mr. McDonald
Produce Company
W. P. McKean
Mrs. McDonald
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