The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-03-01
Carl OLSON

Carl Olson died at the home Of
! his sister Mrs. Fred Johnson,
Tuesday morning. He was born in
Sweden SO years ago and came to
America in 1895 and went to min
ing in Colorado, later coming to
Washington. Eight years ago he
came to Richland. and joined his
brother-in-law, Fred Johnson, in
farming. He had been in poor
health for several years. He leaves
his aged father, two brothers, and
two sisters, one in Sweden and
Mrs. Fred johnson of Richland.
Funeral services were held in the
Methodist church Thursday after
noon. Interment took place in the
Richland cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earle Jones gave
a card party Thursday. Dainty re-
freshments were served at the
close.
Mrs. Mather met with a painful
accident recently. While riding in
| a car, the door was accidentally
closed on her hand with the result
that one finger was badly lacerated
necessitating a visit to the doctor.
Altho nothing serious seems to be
developing, yet it gives her much
pain and trouble.
Willie RAIDER went to Walla Wal
la last Friday in order to have his
eyes tested and glasses fitted. Bud
Sutton and Cecil Scott accompan-
led him.
The car with the household
goods of w. N. Nicholaus accom-
panied by his two sons arrived
last Thursday. The family will
make their home with j. A. Nicho-
laus until they can secure suit
able ranch. It is hoped Richland
will be able to accommodate them,
and that they will stay here.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. Erickson enter
tanned a number of friends from
Pasco last Thursday.
Mrs. Meredith went to Prosser
last week, with Miss Gage to re-
ceive instruction in health work.
Truman Poolton arrived home
last Friday. Truman has been at
tending w. S. C. for the past four
years. and has recently finished
his work there. He will return in
June to graduate.
The moving picture entitled
ssThe Passion Play" which was to
have been given at the high school
Sunday evening, was given at the
M. E. church instead. Owing to a
clause in the insurance policy. it
was found that a special permit
would be necessary in order to
exhibit a moving picture in the
building, and as the permit would
cost considerable, it was decided
to ask the use of the church. which
was granted. The pictures were
much enjoyed. Only some of the
outstanding incidents in the life
of Christ were portrayed.
Ellen Conrad went to Walla
Walla last Tuesday in order to
have glasses fitted.
The girls basketball team will,
in the near future. make trip to
battle-ground, Oregon, where they
will play the high school there.
They expect to play other games
on the way.
Fred CarSCenS, VINO some monCns
ago, had severe operation on his
foot, went to Spokane last Thurs
day in order to have his foot ex-
amined.
Mrs. James Watson is slowly
recovering from severe attack
of flu and complications. She is
still confined to bed. but expects
to be up and around very soon.
The Crombelie sale Wednesday
Of last week was well attended.
Good prices were received.
Mr.. and Mrs. RAIDER entertained
| number Of friends for dinner last
Sunday. covers being laid for Mr..
and Mrs. Randolph. Mr.. and Mrs.
Rouse, Georgina Scott, Cecil Scott.
A cafeteria dinner will be given
at the M. E. church Friday begin
| ming at $50. A large crowd is
| expected.
a number of friends called on
Mrs. George futile last Sunday to
| wish her many happy returns OF
the day, it being her birthday.
Mrs. futile has been i'll with flu
| for about six weeks. and is now
rapidly improving.
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