Tietan Irrigation Project Feasibility Outlined
A Yakima hearing on irrigation proposes the Tietan basin plan as most feasible promising 40 000 acres of prime fruit and hop land It would store Natchez River surplus water to supply Wide Hollow and Cowiche districts while not harming current water rights Officials expect federal engineers to estimate costs and push the project toward quick completion if viable The plan emphasizes education and the value of manual training within local schools
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble
Reclamation Committee
Yakima Hotel
Tietan
Agricu
Natchez
United States
Manual Training Advocated by Seattle Professor
Professor B. W. Johnson of Seattle spoke to school patrons at the Lincoln building on manual training for young pupils. He argued it is not a fad but a lasting, sound method that can illustrate many principles in education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Johnson
Seattle
Lincoln Building
The New Truancy Law Expands Compulsory Education
The recent school law requires all district children from eight to fifteen to attend the full term of school. An attendance officer with police power may take truants into custody and present them for investigation. Justices of the peace join with the superior court in handling cases under this act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justices of the Peace
North Yakima Seeks Expanded Letter Carrier Service
Postmaster Lemon urges the federal department to extend carrier service in North Yakima. The department requests population data and carrier need, noting the 1900 census lists the city at 3128 residents, a figure used to justify service levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Yakima
Lemon
Census Call Sparks Local Loyalty Then City Gain Claim
The piece urges citizens to fund and conduct a complete census in North Yakima to prove a population above 7000 and ensure proper mail service despite lack of funds for the work. It stresses local loyalty and actions to secure accurate figures for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Yakima
Reclamation Engineers to Meet Citizens Tonight
Government reclamation engineers arrive to study irrigation canal and reservoir projects for the valley. They seek public input from leading citizens and will meet at 8 o'clock in the Commercial Club rooms to discuss feasibility before a federal decision. The engineering team includes Davis Henry Wiley and Noble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Engineering Corps
Messrs
Davis
Henry, Wiley and Noble
Worthy Couple Weds at Nob Hill Home
Miss Lilian M. Welles and William H. Keal married at the bride’s parents’ Nob Hill home on April 11 with Rev. H. P. James officiating. Roy Baldwin and Miss May Baldwin served as attendants. The couple will reside on the Baldwin ranch. wedding gifts and best wishes flowed from neighbors and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilian M. Welles
William H. Keal
Illinois
North Yakima
Baldwin Ranch
Local News Briefs and People in North Yakima
Henry H. Schott travels to Minneapolis on business. Dr. Thomas Tetreau named county physician by commissioners. Miss Susie Erwin returns from Tacoma and Seattle. A. L. Flint to represent Odd Fellows at Vancouver grand lodge in June. Tom Lund to Seattle then Europe, Norway trip with daughter. Willie Norcross dies after surgery in Ellensburg. Clemmers attend Woodmen grand camp in Los Angeles. Dr. Gaines considers settling in North Yakima. H. B. Scudder to build on former kindergarten lot. Christian church notes on sermons. Oscar F. Quick buys Edwards place in Fruitvale for health. Dan Simmons to trade horses in Alaska, may stay home. Fred Pearson and Ruth Rob inson wed by Justice Taggaru. Richey Gilbert adds hardware line. W. A. Bowen leases fruit ranch, plans Spokane move. E. G. Tennant returns from Imperial California, buys alfalfa land. Bull trout catch dominates fishing news. George N. Bliss arrives to supervise irrigation work and may base government engineers here.
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Henry H. Schott
Minneapolis
Thomas Tetreau
H. F. Marble
Susie Erwin
Tacoma
Seattle
A. L. Monk
Buffalo
New York
C. E. Forsythe
Woman's Relief Corps
T. Walker
A. L. Flint
Lodge of Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge
Vancouver
Tom Lund
Europe
Norway
Willie Norcross
Ellensburg
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Frank D. Clemmer
Los Angeles
Calif
Woodmen of the World
Clemmer
Gaines
Oakesdale
Washington
North Yakima
H. B. Scudder
Third Street
Christian Church
Oscar F. Quick
Nebraska
Quick
Edwards Place
Fruitvale
Dan Simmons
California
Fred Pearson
Ruth Robinson
Justice J. A. Taggaru
Richey & Gilbert Company
Toppenish
W. A. Bowen
Parker
Spokane
Bowen
E. G. Tennant
Imperial Country
Yakima Valley
Tennant
Wm. Dixon
Ned Whidby
Whidbey
Dixon
George N. Bliss
T. A. Noble
Reclamation Department
Washington, D. C
Mr. Bliss
Kittitas County
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Yakima Herald Publishing Co
Geo, N. Tuesley
J. A. Cook
Room
Buster Brown
Tige
Just
Yakima Avenue
Ironclad
L. F. Wilder
Compa
Hop Twine
Inland Commercial Co
West
Yakima Ave
H. H. Schott
Millinery Department
Chas. A. Stevens & Bros
Great Style Store
Chicago
John Philp
North Second Street
Orpheum
Yakima, Wash
Orpheum Stock Co
Lake Geneva
Switzerland
Niagara
Feehence
Areca Borie
Wesking
Fanny & Co
Ostrot, Mich
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