Greece Surrenders to Nazi Forces Amid Balkan Retreat
British forces cover retreat in the Balkans as Germany drives Greece to surrender. Churchill vows the war will continue, aided by the United States, while Rockefeller urges national unity and U.S. business leaders discuss inflation, defense needs, and economic strains. The report also notes bombings on British docks and rising industrial losses.
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Hitler
Greece
Balkans
Fourteenth
England
Balkan Reyes
Churchill
Mediterranean
Atlantic
U. S
Mussolini
Britain
United States
Rockefeller
New York City
America
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Sient
Els Re
New York
National Association of Manufacturers
Durara Reding
Washington
Namrelt
Lin
One Eark Air Corps Reserve
York
Lindbergs
Hit- Dal
Goering
London
Washiss
Engar Sugbeen
Deira
Motors
Gener Tichigan
Motors Corporation
Warmest April Day Sets Record as Crops Thrive
The week brought unusually warm weather with a high of 89 degrees on Wednesday, likely the warmest April day on record. Farmers report healthy crops including asparagus and strawberries, aided by warm nights and overall higher temperatures than last year.
Fourth Change in Boundaries of Voting Precincts
The central town area will enter a new voting precinct number four spanning from Washington to Everett streets. The Second ward moves west of Everett Street with voting at the Legion Hall Olmsted addition. other polling sites unchanged. A port district bond issue of 24000 dollars over fifteen years is on the May 21 ballot for port improvements and applies to city and port district residents within Kennewick Gardens and Kennewick Valley precincts.
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Benton Street
Washington Street
Everett Street
Legion Hall
Olmsted
Port
Kennewick Gardens
Kennewick Valley
Port District
Water Turnout Emergency Declared by Mason
F B Mason of the Columbia Irrigation District declares an emergency turnout of water for 48 hours starting Thursday noon to repair a serious main canal issue. The Highlands pump deliveries will not be affected.
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F. B. Mason
Columbia Irrigation District
Highlands
Divorce Decree Granted for Louise Patterson and Perry Patterson
An interlocutory divorce decree was granted to Louise Patterson from Perry Leonard Patterson this morning on charges of failure to provide and cruelty. They were married in Yakima in 1919 and have two children aged 18 and 19. C L Holcomb served as attorney for Mrs Patterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Patterson
Perry Leonard Patterson
Yakima
C.L. Holcomb
Port District bond election set for May twenty first
Port of Kennewick officials announced a May 21 bond election tied to a broad development plan. A 40,000 bushel grain elevator and conveyor trestle are under construction with 75 percent completion. The system will load wheat directly into barges from a dual‑sided loading elevator, with lumber for the facility arriving next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennewick
Geo. Turner
Harry Linn
al Smith
First Strawberries Hit Market Earlier Than Ever Before
The first Kennewick strawberries were shipped last Saturday from Rolla Lanning farm, likely the earliest date on record. The 12 hallock crate sold for $2.75 on the Spokane market, with buyers praising the Clark variety’s quality. Berry picking will begin across the district next week as patches start Monday, with most growers adopting tin top hallocks to meet interstate shipping rules.
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Kennewick
Rolla Lanning
Spokane
Clark
May Queen Chosen From Junior High School
Patsy Sonnenburg is named May Queen with attendants Arlene Aman Rosemary Wat kins Margaret Garber Irene Pace Delma Duffy and Mary Ellen Dickinson The crowning at 1 15 pm features Trumpeters Freddy Thompson Gene Whittemore Earl Anderson and Mr M M Moulton The Maypole dance will be performed by kindergarten students with flower girls Shirley Owens Betty Schmidt Kathryn Hanson and Barbara. Raymond Lee crowned bearer. heralds David Dick nine others assist
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Patsy Sonnenburg
Arlene Aman
Rosemary Watkins
Margaret Garber
Irene Pace
Delma Duffy
Mary Ellen Dickinson
Freddy Thompson
Gene Whittemore
Earl Anderson
M. M. Moulton
Flower Girls
Shirley Owens
Betty Schmidt
Kathryn Hanson
Barbara Grade
Raymond Lee
Heralds
David Dick
Kennewick Berry Shipments Move to Montana and Dakota
Report says berry acreage is down from last year and many early blooms were damaged by a late frost. New style crates hold twelve hallocks, easing handling and ventilation in shallow crates. Quality remains strong for Kennewick berries, recalling the region’s historic Northwest reputation. Most shipments head to Montana and Dakota.
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Kennewick
Mariners Fall as Tietons Rally to Nine to One Loss
The Tietons scored four runs in the seventh and eighth innings to defeat the Columbia Mariners nine to one Sunday. Shurgar pitched until the sixth, then surrendered the late surge. Week ahead features a game with the Giants at Yakima. lineup included Lansing Shurgar Goudge Castleman Ellis Cook Croaker Command with substitutes Amon Rogers Halstad Normile and Pulliam.
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Tietons
Columbia Mariners
Shurgar
Giants
Yakima
Lansing
Goudge
Castleman
Ellis Is
Cook
Croaker
Command
Amon
Rogers
Halstad
Normile
Pulliam
Kennewick Farmer’s 58 Acre Orchard and Alfalfa Legacy
Landowner H N Anderson, a Kennewick pioneer, recalls moving his family in 1906 and expanding from 10 to 58 acres. His diversified farm now includes 14 acres asparagus, 14 acres prunes, 9 acres grapes, 2 acres alfalfa, and 3 ¼ acres mint, with tractor and horse teamwork. He cites strong asparagus returns and prune crops, notes frost losses in the past, and compares valley farming favorably with California regions.
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Kennewick
H. N. Anderson
Harrington
Wash
C. E. Lum, Sr
Section 18
Columbia Irrigation District
Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Kennewick records set as building permits total $58,878
City issues twenty permits in the month covering five dwellings four stores three garages and alterations. Major item is a $35 000 church addition at the Grape Juice plant. Private residences include homes for Campbell Adams Hunt Wenzlaff Ohland and others. Figures exclude port district and shipyard activity.
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Kennewick
Church
Ted Kleinknecht
Standard Oil
Winifred Campbell
First Avenue East
George Adams
L. C. Hunt
Stanton
Kennewick Avenue
B. J. Campbell
Kennewick Cash Produce
Erwin Liston
First Avenue
Geo. E. Gardner
Rev. J. H. Nolt
W. M. Blair
Garfield
W. B. Howard
K. Larson
Port
Columbia Marine Shipyards
I O O F Celebrates 122nd Anniversary
The I O O F met in regular session to hear O A Fisher report on the Lind regional meeting last Tuesday. Ed Heid enrich, Grand Master of Washington, gave the address. Initiatory degree conferred by Ritzville lodge. Officers nominated. next meeting for election. Pasco lodge invites all Odd Fellows and Rebekahs to a potluck dinner and dance in Pasco Hall next Tuesday at 6 38.
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O. A. Fisher
Lind
Kennewick- Pasco
Ed Heidenrich
State of Washington
Ritzville
Pasco Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs
Pasco Hall
Popular Young Couple Weds in Episcopal Church Ceremony
Miss Lucy Helm and George A. Dike united in marriage at St. Pauls Episcopal Church this noon. Rev. F A Schilling performed the service. Helm daughter of Mr. and Mrs M G Helm of the Highlands, a 1933 local high school graduate, has worked with the county extension office. Dike son of Mr. and Mrs. James Dike of Seattle is an engineer at Columbia Marine Shipyards. The bride wore a rose redingote ensemble, maid of honor in powder blue. Best man was James Dike, brother of the groom. Reception for about sixty at the Helm home followed. Out of town guests included Seattle and Coulee relatives. The couple will reside in Pasco after a coast honeymoon.
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Lucy Helm
George A. Dike
F. A. Schilling
Miss Helm
M. G. Helm
The
Highlands
Dike
James Dike
Seattle
Columbia Marine Shipyards
Helm
Coulee
Charles Dike
Frances Dike
Arthur Smith
Walla Walla
Pasco
FFA Delegates Win Superior Rating At Pullman Convention
Freddy Thompson and Elder Kempf of the Kenne wick F F A chapter attended the annual convention in Pullman from April 23 to 26. The N P Railway provided free travel for 270 representatives. Delegates joined intramural boxing and wrestling events under the physical education department. A state public speaking contest highlighted the gathering, with Elder Kempf earning a superior rating in farm forestry and an excellent rating in dairy husbandry at the banquet Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddy Thompson
Elder Kempf
Kennewick
Pullman
N. P. Railway
Physical Education Department
New Standard Oil Station Opens on Highway at Wash ington Street
The new Standard Oil station at the foot of Washington street opened this week with Wesley Mustain as operator. He came from Colfax where he worked for the company. The station features the latest equipment and handles all Standard products.
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Standard Oil
Washington Street
Wesley Mustain
Colfax
Sbeocaeen
May Day Parade and Contests Highlight Kennewick Program
Benton County May Day fete in Kennewick on Friday May 2 features a street parade at 10 00 a m and park events after arrival at 9 30 a m The afternoon includes long fest crowning of the May Queen Maypole dance trumpet trio combined chorus and Campfire Girls performances with bus departure at 3 05 p m from Kennewick.
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Benton County
Kennewick
Mr. Asbury
Miss Early
Prosser
Pam
Dia Chellis
Miss Lyons
Chitwood
Benton City
Chico
O Susanna
Exhibits and Parade Floats Highlight Local School Event
Exhibits from all county departments will be shown in the K H S gym with two public viewing sessions from 11:00 to 1:00 and 2:00 to 3:00. Floats include the Jr High G League Floating Asparagus and the May Queen. Elementary groups display decorated bicycles and the lunch program runs in the cafeteria. The Courtesy Committee, formed by the Pep Club and Girl Leaguers, assists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pep Club
Jumping Jewels comedy mystery staged by Senior Play Club
The Senior Play The a T-KAS presents its annual production Jumping Jewels a comedy mystery scheduled for Friday May 9 at 8 pm. The cast includes Bob Taylor Betty Re Mand Merlet Larkin Marcylee Forney Jim O Neil Mil dred Billingsley Jeanette Warren Giles Tracy Murphy Elsie Sandberg and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panne
Pat
Bob Taylor
Betty Oepuelen
Kennewick Posts Record April Receipts and New Meter Use
April receipts at the Kennewick post office reached a record high for a month outside December per Postmaster P. H. Lincoln. The Church Grape Juice Co. began operating Kennewick's first postage meter this week, feeding mail and applying postage while saving cancellations in the local office. Only two machines are in use in the area.
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P. H. Lincoln
Kennewick
Church Grape Juice Co
of Thee
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R. Laning
Patsy
W. A. Morain
Louise
Central Grocery Company
Mildred
Adrian Ruth
Oregon
California
Pacific Coast
J. C. Swayze
Harriet Allison
Bryson Brown
J. I. Hill
W. H. Witt
C. E. Lum
A. J. Thompson
Rmer Kempf
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