No Danger of Water Shortage for This Area
Manager Frank B. Mason of the Columbia Irrigation District reported satisfactory results from last week’s water turnout in the main canal. Seepage conditions improved, indicating proper canal bank settlement and normal operation flow at the 11th mile post.
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Columbia Irrigation District
11Th Mile
Yakima
Mason
Columbia
Richland
Columbia Districts
Carnation Day Set by Mayor for May 10 in Kennewick
The United Spanish War Veterans auxiliary with Mayor A. C. Amon designates Saturday May 10 as Carnation Day. Proceeds aid relief efforts, carnations made by disabled veterans. A Silver Tea at the Ridley home attracted 22 guests. funds sent to the state department. A Kennewick-Pasco Auxiliary No. 23 comrade attended a naturalization class and presented a pledge card.
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United Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary
A. C. Amon
Kennewick
Charles E. Ridley
Airplane Marker Mystery on Jump Off Joe Hill
A citizen using a field glass spotted a white cloth shaped like an airplane on Jump Off Joe Hill south of town. It had been visible for a month but could not be identified from afar. Pegged down with spikes, the marker may relate to airplane training stunts from Spokane army field.
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Joe
Spokane Army Field
River Yields Body of Lost Sheep Herder
The body of William Henry 55 Coffin Sheep Co foreman who disappeared December 26 was found in the Columbia river three miles above Whitcomb drifting toward a dredging barge. Sheriff A M Richter Benton county called it a drowning case. Identification by H Stanley Coffin Jr and Henry's son Gilbert confirmed.
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Coffin Sheep Co
Columbia River
Whitcomb
Henry
Berrian
A. M. Richter
Benton County
Kennewick
Columbia
H. Stanley Coffin, Jr
The
Gilbert
Spokane radio plans Kennewick program for talent
A Spokane radio station proposed a Kennewick program to hold an amateur talent show selected by a chamber of commerce vote this noon. Winners would travel to Spokane for a repeat performance, but the plan was postponed to fall due to the upcoming school closing.
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Spokane
Chamber of Commerce
Finley farmer builds turkey breeding business near Hover
Henry Piert operates a 20 acre turkey breeding farm in the Columbia Irrigation District east of Finley. He markets Broad Breasted Browns bred for local climate and markets and has expanded with 100 more acres for pens. Piert explains the climate and soil suit turkeys and notes a profitable past including a 1926 crop of ground cherries.
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Finley
Henry Piert
Columbia Irrigation District
Mr. Piert
Albert
Piert
Kennewick
Vancouver
Willamette Valley
Yakima Valley
Washington Cooperative Poultry and Egg Association
Mariners Lose to Yakima Oilers After Lopsided Defeat
Kennewick centerfielder Mills whams two home runs in a 12 4 loss at Yakima Sunday. Oilers tally one error while the Mariners commit eight. Next Sunday they host Wapato Nippons on the new grounds near the schoolhouse.
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Mills
Yakima
Mariners
Oilers
River Men
Marine Crew
Wapato Nippons
Selected Speakers for Senior High Commencement
Quentin Mizer and Louise Yoshino are valedictorian and salutatorian of the class of 1941. Norman McIntorf is class president Don Larkin is student body representative Betty Higley is faculty representative. Mizer Yoshino Simmelink Higley Mulkey will have names engraved on the high school plaque.
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Quentin Mizer
Louise Yoshino
Norman McIintorf
Don Larkin
Betty Higley
Louis Yoshino
Tommy Simmelink
Joyce Mulkey
Wider Streets or Keep Shade Trees
Citizens told the council that residence area parking strips are too wide with widths from 14 to six feet. Street commissioner Roy Safford urged no ruling to keep strips uniform to avoid cutting 90 percent of town trees. A committee was appointed to investigate as WPA curb work looms.
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Roy Safford
Kennewick High School Girls’ League Elects 1941 42 Officers
The Kennewick Senior High School Girls’ League chose Frances Perry as president and Margaret Smith as vice president for the 1941 42 term. Verdine Foraker was named secretary and Vivian as historian.
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Girls’ League
Kennewick Senior High School
Frances Perry
Margaret Smith
Verdine Foraker
Vivian
I. O. F. Celebrate 122nd Anniversary With Pasco
The I. C. O. F. met to confer the first degree on Amon Mueller. Pasco lodge hosted a 6:30 potluck dinner and dancing as Odd Fellows and Rebekahs celebrated the 122nd anniversary. A second degree for Mueller is planned next week.
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Amon Mueller
Pasco Lodge
Port Bonds Not For Building of Grain Warehouse
At the chamber luncheon members discussed the port district election to authorize the plan approved by voters last winter. The 16 commissioners will erect a loading elevator, with work starting soon. A barge load of lumber for construction has arrived as shipyards announce the launch of a new hog fuel barge for 10:30 Friday morning. No ceremony is planned.
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Chamber of Commerce
Port District
Kant Commission
Urge Consideration of Workers Over Forty
Kennewick employers respond fully to a request by Commissioner Jack Bates to recognize workers past forty with proven trade skills. The piece notes a place in industry for mature workers and highlights National Employment Week backed by the American Legion and civic groups.
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Kennewick
Jack Bates
The
American Legion
Industrial Groupe Sonias
Camera Club Plans Rainier Themed Exhibit And Contests
The Camera Club meets to discuss filter use and lens attachments. Three contests are planned including a new event with transparencies, enlargements from 8 mm or 16 mm film, and a color enlargement display. A group critique follows with refreshments after the meeting.
To License Dogs The Ever Pop At The
A fragmented notice appears to describe dog licensing or pet control measures but lacks clear names, dates, or locations. The readable text suggests an owner referenced in a corrupted line, with no verifiable actions or outcomes.
Umatilla Dam Included in Congressional Bill
Dispatches from Washington report the rivers and harbors bill includes funds for the Umatilla Dam project on the Columbia River. The appropriations cover four of nearly 200 authorized projects, with Umatilla slated at 23.7 million dollars for navigation and irrigation. A Kennewick chamber committee and Bonneville Power Administration officials expect construction to begin within the year. Priest Rapids dam is noted as the next likely Columbia project.
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Umatilla Dam
Washington
Umatilla
House. c
Columbia
Oregon
Kennewick Chamber
Rainbows to Fill Offices on Monday May 19
Kehnéwith Assembly No. 66 of the Order of Rainbow for Girls meets at Irma Pratt Hope Virginia Smith Faith Jean Osborne Bird musician choir director Ver dine Jr Smith treasurer Winifred Hawn Barbara Perkins Love and others will hold a Patriotism service at the Masonic hall Monday May 19 at 8 30 pm with all invited.
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Kehnéwith
Order of Rainbow
Irma Pratt
Hope
Virginia Smith
Faith
Jean
Osborne
Bird
Con
Verdine
Smith
Winifred Hawn
Barbara. Perkins
Opal Watkins
Patsy Sonnenburg
Betty Linn
Dorothy Ann Reed
Eunice Campbell
Nion
Masonic Hall
State to Operate Employment Office Opens in Pasco Court House
The Washington State Employment Service will open a seasonal office in the Highway Patrol basement at Pasco Court House on May 7. The announcement by Thomas, manager at Walla Walla, states the office will aid growers.
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Washington State Employment Service
Highway Patrol
Pasco
Aa Thomas
Walla
W B Woman's Club Reopens Library Room
Around sixty people attended an open house as the White Bluffs Woman's Club reopened the library room in the new club house. The library committee planned hours and decor featured iris and daisies during the inspection by the public.
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Woman's Club of
White Bluffs
Ure
Seeae Oe
Senior Class Play Friday Night May 9
Tickets available from students or Visger's. Cast includes Joe Murphy Jim ONeill Elsie Sandberg Larkin Marcylee Forney Giles and Jeanette Chase. Stage crew: Leo Eider. Prompter Pane ae.
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Visger
S. Joe Murphy
Jim O'Neill
Elsie Sandberg
Larkin
Marcylee Forney
A Giles
Jeanette Chase
Ilbe
Leo Eider
Pane Ae
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