Richland Bridge Contract Let to Spokane Firm
The state highway department awarded the Yakima flats crossing project to Root & Joslin of Spokane for 29600 dollars after 15 bids. Work to start soon, with a diagonal route to avoid flood corners. County officials push right of way and paving plans between here and Richland, weather permitting, with hopes for next year.
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State Highway Department
Yakima Flats
Here
Richland
Root & Joslin
Spokane
Thad Grosscup
R. E. Pratt
Dean Hicks Speaks on Radicalism at Spokane Luncheon
Dean Hicks of Spokane addressed the Commercial club at a Wednesday luncheon warning that radicalism threatens Washington’s growth and industry. He urged local education groups to counter ideas with American government principles as outside capital may flee a climate of fear.
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Dean Hicks
Spokane
Commercial Club
Washington
Puget Sound
Atlantic Seaboard
Club
Mrs. R. Q. Macmahon Hosts Republican Women Meeting
Mrs. R Q Macmahon invites all Republican women of South Ken Newick precinct to her home next Monday at 2 30 PM to organize a women precinct Republican club.
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R. Q. Macmahon
South Kennewick Precinct
Tweedt resigns as mayor at council meeting
At a regular city council session Geo. E. Tweedt tendered his resignation as mayor to take effect at the close of the meeting. He will serve until Friday evening when a successor is named and plans to depart for California next week. The adjournment delayed budget adoption and tax levy due to missing county assessed valuation data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E. Tweedt
Mayor and Mrs Tweedt Farewell Socials Ahead of California Move
Mayor and Mrs Geo E Tweedt plan to relocate to California next week and have been the guests of honor at multiple farewell events. Mrs C D Hopper hosted a Bridge event in Mrs Tweedt's honor on Saturday afternoon. The Tweedts attended a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs E W Trenbath Saturday night and a similar farewell gathering was held Tuesday evening hosted by Mr and Mrs H R Vibber and Mr and Mrs K C Gifford at the Vibber home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E. Tweedt
California
C. D. Hopper
Bridge
Tweedt
E. W. Trenbath
K. C. Gifford
Vibber
Thomas Stallard Debate Set for Tuesday Night
Local political circles buzz over a planned Thomas Stallard debate to be held Tuesday evening at the Knights of Pythias hall. Tickets will be required for admission, distributed by F A Swingle and Jesse Reed, with seating limited to capacity.
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F. A. Swingle
Jesse Reed
Thomas-Stallard
Knights of Pythias Hall
Republican Committee
County Nonpartisan League Committee
Swingle
Prosser
Richland
Hanford
White Bluffs
Mr. Reed
Reed
Thomas
Stallard
Knox and M neill Not Candidates In County Race
As the general election nears the campaign narrows to a three cornered contest for sheriff between L C Rolph Republican E A Ferrell Democrat and Elmer Halvorson Farmer Labor. Ferrell reached ballot status after a misstep at the primary while Knox and McNeill have withdrawn for Macy and French respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Rolph
Alex McNeill
Mr. French
Hastings Couple Visits Family Then Heads to Seattle
Mr and Mrs A Richardson of Hastings Michigan are visiting C E and Allen Tripp before traveling to Seattle to see Mr Richardson’s brother George F Richardson formerly of this city.
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A. Richardson
Hastings, Mich
C. E
Allen Tripp
Seattle
Mr. Richardson
George F. Richardson
City
Bond election required for district bonds. Mattecheck leaves hardware
The state treasurer rejects the district’s $15,000 building bonds due to improper notice under the 1919 law, forcing a new election set for October 20 at 2 PM in the high school. M W Mattecheck exits hardware and furniture trade to run his moving picture show. closing sale planned with intent to sell business, not leave Kennewick.
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M. W
Mattecheck
Kennewick
Kennewick Forms Local Band With 15 Volunteers
Kennewick will host a new band after an organizers meeting in city hall. Rex Fisk was chosen director and regular practice nights set for Mondays and Thursdays. Fifteen bandsmen volunteered to begin building the group, with scouts to seek additional talent. Members listed include Rex Fisk Bert Mulkey J H Mulkey Clyde Higley Paul Highley Noel Mackerness Paul DuLair Ross Willsey J H Smith A I Smith Francis Stout E H Dixon Otto Haueisen Allan Tripp and F F Beste. Grandma Church, visiting M H Church in town, left for Duluth.
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Rex Fisk
Kennewick
Bert Mulkey
J. H. Mulkey
Clyde Higley
Paul Highley
Noel Mackerness
Paul DuLair
Ross Willsey
J. H. Smith
A. I. Smith
Francis Stout
E. H. Dixon
Otto Haueisen
Allan Tripp
F. F.beste
Last Day to Register for November Election
The article notes that the final registration day is Monday October 11. It explains that only those on the registration books by then can vote in the general election and outlines residency requirements of 80 days in the precinct 90 days in the county and one year in the state, with eligible residents able to register now if they meet November 2 residency.
Mrs Bartlett Dies Suddenl y in Washington D C
Telegrams report the death of Amy M Bartlett in Washington D C the body to be sent to Providence R I for funeral She had asthma and heart trouble but no serious condition hinted Her husband died years ago the Bartletts were early Kennewick residents who developed Restabit Ranch later moving to Highlands and she worked at the Red Cross in Washington since the war
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Amy M. Bartlett
Washington, D. C
A. C. Hart
Bartlett
Kennewick
America
the American Red Grass
State Labor Head Speaks in City
Wm Short president of the state federation of labor and Elihu Bowles farmer labor candidate for lieutenant governor addressed a crowd on Second Street. Short charged Governor Hart is a tool of big business and that a calamity befell the state with Er nest Lister’s death. He blamed Hart for a deadlocked minimum wage issue and for misusing appointments to welfare and industrial relations commissions. Bowles spoke on economic issues and big business power. Knute Hill and A C Vail attended after addressing a Princess theatre audience. City Clerk's office to close Oct 12 to 16.
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Wm. Short
State Federation of Labor
Elihu Bowles
Farmer-Labor
Second Street
Mr. Short
Hart
Ernest Lister
Industrial Welfare Commission
Industrial Relations Commission
Welfare Commission
Inland Empire Employers’ Association
J. C. G. Reynolds
J. S. Kloeber
State Safety Board
Bob Bridges
Short
Bowles
Knute Hill
Congress
A. C. Vail
Yakima County
Princess Theatre
Notable Kennewick Woman Active Leader Relocates to Mayo Clinic
Mrs Bartlett a prominent community figure known for her work with the Kennewick Woman's Club and civic efforts leaves for Rochester Minnesota to consult doctors Mayo. Miss Belle Robertson departs for Mayo with hopes of orthopedic relief from specialists.
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Bartlett
Kennewick Woman’s Club
Belle” Robertson
Rochester
Minn
Highlands Women Form Republican Club
A Woman's Republican Club formed at Mrs. Lydia Hess home with twelve members. Officers elected include Chairman Lydia Hess and Vice Chairman J K Hawkins. An executive committee of Mrs W L Craver Mrs E A Gray and Mrs E O Keene was named. next meeting set for October 20 with Mrs E A Gray.
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Lydia Hess
E. A. Gray
J. K. Hawkins
Burgers. Cheirman
W. L. Craver
Willard Service Station Moves to Columbia Garage
The Willard Service station operated by Kennewick Battery company relocates from Washington street to the Columbia Garage to gain space for larger equipment and improved layout.
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Willard
The
Kennewick Battery Company
Washington Street
Columbia Garage
Seattle Business Men Tour Yakima Valley
A 125 member Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial club delegation will visit Kennewick on Tuesday October 21 at 11 20 a m to meet local business people and learn about resources and development. The party will travel by train with meals taken on board and seek no formal entertainment.
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S. H. Whitehorn
Commercial Club
Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club
Yakima Valley
Seattle
Kennewick
W C T U Elects Delegates for State Convention
At Thursday afternoon meeting of the W. C. T. U. Mrs. C. F. Winkenwerder and Mrs. F. H. Lampson were chosen as delegates to represent the group at the state convention in Almira Washington.
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C. F. Winkenwerder
F. H. Lampson
Almira
Kennewick and Touchet Play to 0-0 Tie in Opener
Kennewick High School and Touchet open the interscholastic football season with a scoreless draw. Windy conditions with dust hindered forward passing. Touchet nearly scored in the last quarter but a foul nullified the play. Local lineup featured Briggs, Waters, Shaughnessy, Spiegelberg, Johnson, Witt, Krug, Waldorf, Scott, Hawkins among others.
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Kennewick High School
Kennewick
Lorenz
Waldorf
Richard Briggs
Elmer Martin
Philip Waters
Richard Shaughnessy
Roland Spiegelberg
Glenn Johnson
Natt Witt
Fred Krug
Eric Waldorf
Ralph Scott
Eugene Hawkins
Leslie Bass
Jim Fraser
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Richland Bridge
General Park
R. S. Dietrich
Portland
Dietrich
Northwest Dairy Inspector
G. E. Tweedt
Knox
M’neil
Fisk
Grandma” Church
M. H. Church
Duluth
Mrs. Bartlett
LABOR
William Short
Farmer- Labor
M. E. Soth
Women’s Republican Club
Joseph Hess
Chamber of Commerce
Sennewick
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