The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1931-03-05
HANFORD

Over fifty people were present
at the banquet given by members
of the o. E. S. at the Masonic hall
on Saturday evening. Altho there
has been a Masonic lodge and O.
E. S. chapter for over seven years
in this community, this marks the
second annual banquet held to hon.
or the past officers. Mrs. Joe
Picatti. worthy matron, was toast
mistress and she called on all the
past officers to say few words,
the one receiving the most applause
being the Worshipful Master of
the Blue Lodge and present Wor-
thy Patron of the Star. The three
eldest Masons, D. c. Kline, Sc, and
a Mason for 55 years; G. T. Slav-
ems. 70. and Mason for AZ years
and F. M. Hill over 60, and Ma
son for nearly 40 years were also
called upon to speak.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Odell and
children of Wenatchee spent the
weekend at the home of the for
mer's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Odell.
Nearly all the members Of the
Masonic lodge went to Prosser on
last Thursday evening 10 put on
the Third Degree at Euclid Lodge
F. & A. NJ, No. 1875.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Zarndt of
Kennewickl spent Sunday with
Mrs. Zarndt's parents, Rev. and
Mrs. Krug.
Mrs. Emma Wurtz was taken 70
Pasco hospital Tuesday of last
week suffering from the flu. She
developed double pneumonia and
passed away that afternoon about
4:3O. Funeral services were held
at Eltopia Thursday afternoon
Rev. H. A. Moves of Hanford hav-
ing charge of the services. Mrs.
Wurtz was a member of the Ring
old Grange and the, Grange had
charge of the services at the grave.
She was laid to rest beside the
body of her husband who passed
away fourteen years ago.
Emma Smell was born in Ontario
on March 81, 1864. She grew to
young womanhood in Michigan lat
er coming to the Pacific coast,
where she was united in marriage
with Tobias C. Wurtz. Nineteen
years ago Mr.. and Mrs. Wurtz
came to East Hanford to make
their home. She is survived by her
two sons, George and Bertram and
her four grandchildren, James,
Harry, Linley and Marion. During
her years of residence here, she
has made many friends who will
greatly mourn her sudden depart
ure.
Steve Szekfu has bought the
two soldier houses on the Cook
ranch near the Mock place and has
to his lots near the black
smith shop. He will occupy one and
rent the other.
Miss Mae Syfford went to Seat
tie last Wednesday by way of
Prosser and resumed her duties at
the Columbus hospital March L.
Mrs. A. M. Rollinger and Mrs.
Robert Mcdonnell entertained over
20 women last Friday afternoon at
the Mcdonnell home in honor of
Mrs. Dewitt Buckholdt. Mrs. Buck
holds was the recipient of many
beautiful gifts tied with pink or
blue ribbon and brought into the,
room in large washbasket. Mrs.
Frank Taylor of White Bluffs won
the prize in the guessing contest.
Refreshments were served by the
hostess.
Cards are out announcing the
birth of son to Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Kenneth Potter of Santa Rosa,
California. The baby arrived Feb.
Is and has been named Jack Ken
1eth Potter, jr.
The total receipts of the sale |
If the Christmas health seals have
,een turned over to headquarters |
ind Hanford contributed $3.50.
About twenty Christian Endeav-
'rers were present at the business
Meeting held at the church last