The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1928-02-16

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entertained their husbands at a
dinner last Tuesday evening, Feb.
z at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Q.
w. McAuley. The dinner which
was excellent in every way was
suggestive of st. Valentine. The
enjoyment of the occasion was con-
siderably heightened by the put
ting together of valentines, and
each one reading to his or her
partner. in an audible voice, the
sentiments thereon, to the merri-
ment of all. Afterwards various
games were entered upon and kept
up until late hour.
Mrs. Earle Jones gave bridge
party to a number of friends last
Saturday. Dainty refreshments
were served at the close.
The L. A. S. met all day We'd
nesday at the home of Mrs. Joe
Thompson. Twenty-four were pres
ent.
Mrs. Van SICKLE is feeling just
ly proud of her pupils of the 7th
grade. When the returns from the
examination in physiology came,
only nine had "made the grade"
This rather discouraged the teach
er as she had worked hard pre-
pairing the class for the test, but
when she learned that only nine
passed in the whole county, and
those nine were from Richland,
she Immediately began to feel bet
ter. Later on a regarding showed
that four more had passed, total
of 13.
Mrs. Koelsch is visiting in Spo-
kane and will remain for some
time. Her health has not been very
good of late, so a well-earned rest
will be desirable.
Arthur Long had his tonsils re-
moved last week in Kennewick.
Arthur has not been very well for
some time, SO we hope the removal
of the infection will be beneficial.
He is making satisfactory pro-
gress.
Considerable numbers of people
from Richland have been attend
ing the tabernacle meetings in
Kennewick. Extra large delega-
lions were present Friday, Satur-
day and Sunday evenings.
The Rev. James Martin of Yak
ina visited his son Jimmie, Satur-
day, and called on some friends,
while en- route to Pasco where he
occupied the M. E. pulpit Sunday
on behalf of the Washington Home
Finding association.
The many friends Of Mrs. Roy
Allen are pleased to see her out
again, and looking much improved
after a protracted illness.
Our basket ball teams went to
Benton City Friday evening and
were victorious in all three games.
The girls game was very close,
Richland winning by. one point.
The high school bo.-s did not have
much trouble in winning, while the
grade school boys had an easy
time winning by large margin.
Richland is now third in the
league. The girls are first in their
league.
Spring is in the air in this sec
ton. Any day one may see the
smoke of numerous weed fires.
From all reports the outlook
for great fruit year in this sec
ton was never better. All fruit
trees are in good shape, and show
ing plenty of fruit spurs. In a.
week practically all pruning will
be done. The people are optimistic
and looking forward to a great
year.
w. A. Pike who attended meet
ing of the John Dover Lbr. Co.
In Tacoma last week, returned
home Monday evening.
The many friends of Fred Cars
tens are pleased to see him on our
streets again, after the recent OPP
Grafton on his foot. Altho he is
still sporting pair of crutches,
his foot is steadily improving.
The grade school recently pur-
chased a portable Victrola, which
will be of much assistance to those
who are taking music as well as
to the teacher.
While his father was visiting
him, Jimmie Martin gave a eradio
party" to few friends on Satur-
day evening. The instrument was
working spendidly and an excel
lent time was enjoyed by all.
Kenneth Compton leaves Satur-
day to be with his father at KEEL
logg for some time.
Mrs. c.. II. Ford who, with her
nephew recently left for Lebanan,
Oregon, arrived safely in their
truck after many delays. Mr.. Ford
has purchased a saw mill. and is
also managing another mill. One
mill is enough for most men but
Mr.. Ford likes to keep busy. The
family will be greatly missed in