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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-09-15

Fruitgrowers in and around
Kennewick are appreciative of
the work Congressman John
w. Summers is doing toward
getting a reduction in the
freight rates for their prod
ucts. Several times the COM
ment has been heard that it
was upon the success of such
efforts did the future of their
industry depend. Indeed, out
side of the possibility of the
rascality and unreliaIbility of
dealers, the item of freight
is the principal one in the cost
of getting fruit to the con-
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-09-15
Hover All Club Girls
Win Prizes and Trip
Il o v E R

Mrs. w. F. Ashby reports that
Margaret Mccoy of the Al cook
ing club won first prize on her
cake at the fair. Shirley Ashby
won first on bread and will send a
loaf to the Yakima Fair. Margaret
Ashby won a trip to the State fair
where she will demonstrate bread
making.
Clyde and Waldo Groom of
Oaksdale were overnight guests
at the Franklin home Saturday
night.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Mills were
business visitor sin Walla Walla
Saturday.
Opened Packing House
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-09-15
Time now to-as An

Time now to-as Amos
would say sunlax " The
fair has come and gone, the
$3.50, 900 picnic is history and
the unusual Washington pri-
mary election is out of the
way. This community is en-
titled to a breathing spell a
well earned rest from civic
excitement. The well-feeling
of success is proving a won
derful restorative for many,
however, and possibly in the
near future other community
activities can be stirred up to
prevent us from becoming
sluggish.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-09-15

Newspapers all over the
state are tonight making wise
cracks, no doubt, about the
rather pitiful showing made
in the primaries by His Excel
lency, Gov. Roland FL. Hart
ley. Being located in the
heart of one of the states
most favored localities, we re-
frain. Benton county, no mat
ter how its citizens feel in re-
gard to his candidacy for the
third term, Jared well during
his administration. We hope
his successor will feel equally
well disposed toward US. We
sure need the help.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-09-15

The fence in Georgetown made OF
barrels of old muskets Is at the
northwest corner of Twenty-eighth
and p streets The musket barrels
are topped with cast-iron lance
heads After the War Of 1872, rea-
liking that Georgetown had rem
dered special services, the govern
ment, too poor to make any expen-
diture. invited the citizens ef
Georgetown to help themselyes
from the scrap heap Of iron and
steel in the navy yard. This ac.
counts for the fence and for the
presence Of the United States coat
Of arms On the iron work OF many
old Georgetown buildings-Wash.
ington Star.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-09-15

sumner. It is a subject which
is of vital interest to every
grower Of fruit in this west
ern area. Every possible
means Of assisting DR.. Sum-
mers should be given him by
individuals, associations and
civic organizations of every
nature.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-09-15

Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Simmelink
and family and Budd 1Larkin were
Sunday guests at the A. M. Luth
home in Kennewick.
Miss Evangeline Ness, the Lo-
Gust Grove school teacher, spent
the weekend at her home in
Prosser.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Smith and
Florence May were guests at the
Liebel home Saturday and Sum
day.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-09-15

Secretary Durdle has ex-
pressed in his story of the
fair published elsewhere in
this issue, the thanks of the
entire community to everyone
who heleped in making this
years's show the outstanding
one in it's history. We merely
call it to your attention.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-09-15

While wisecracking, may
we call to your attention the
fact that the democratic cam
didate for lieutenant. govern
or is none other than that
peerless jazz band leader, Vic
Meyers, himself? Make your
own crack.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-09-15
Two Locust Grove
Residents Are I'll
LOCUST GROVE

Jerald Anon, who has been
working at the M. Simmelink
ranch is at home in Kennewick
suffering from an appendicitis att
tack. ,. G. Dennis has been quite
ill the last week.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-09-15
Finley Ladies Aid Will
Give Chicken Dinner
F / N L E Y

The Ladies' Aid is giving a
chicken dinner Thursday, Septem-
Der % at the Grange hall The
dinner will cost % cents for the
adults and 10 cents for children.
Everyone is invited to attend.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1932-09-15
Pucketts Trade Tract
for PascO Property
EAST KENNEWICK

Mr.. and Mrs. Pickett traded
their seven acre tract for Pasco
property, and returned to their
former residence in Tekoa.
Evening star., 1932-12-11

New York and will san Thursday
aboard the Government transport
Chateau Thierry for the West Indies
and Panama to be gone three or four
weeks.
The meeting of the Young Peoples
League of the Eighth Street Temple
will take place this evening at the
Temple at 8 o'clock.
The opening affair of the Pi-Tau-Pi
Fraternity. third Capital conclave,
which will be held in Washington. will
be a reception at the Carlton Hotel
Monday afternoon, December 26, at
$3.50 o'clock with formal ball at the
Shoreham Hotel that evening at $50
A conclave stag on Tuesday night at
$50 at the Carlton followed by a dance
at the Woodmont Country Club at 10
O'Clock. On Wednesday night, a din
garden of the Mayflower Hotel and
ending on Thursday night, December
20. with a cabaret, dancing and supper
at the Carlton Hotel.
The conclave chairmen are Mr..
James Simon and Mr.. Stanford Abel.
Miss Mildred Strauss was given a sur
prise party Friday night by a group of
friends, to celebrate her 18th birthday
anniversary, at the home of Miss Mar
jorie Blumenfeld. During the evening
the young folks enjoyed treasure hunt
and refreshments were served from an
attractive table
Mrs. Max Pines is visiting Mrs. G..
Miller in Atlantic City for 10 days.
The Friday Bridge Club was enter
tanned at bridge and tea last week by
Mrs. Bertha Hechinger at her home, on
Connecticut avenue
Mrs. Bessie Kanter of Baltimore an
nounces the engagement of her daugh-
ter Esther Vivian, to Mr. Philip Arnold
of Washington, D. C.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry E. Sherling, the
latter formerly Miss Reba Freedenberg,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. N. Freeden-
berg, whose marriage took place Thanks
giving day. have been spending their
honeymoon in New York.
Mrs. Leo S. Schoenthal has returned
to her home, in Garfield street, after a
visit of 10 days to her son-in-law and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Myron Hess,
in Atlantic City.
Miss Lea Engel, who spent several
Gays here with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Archie D. Engel. will be home for
the Christmas holidays from Sullins
College, Bristol, Va.
Evening star., 1932-12-11
New England States
PROGRAM December 90

The New England States Society will
give Christmas party and dance to
be held Tuesday evening. December 20
at the Willard Hotel. Featured on the
program will be the rendition of several
Christmas carols by Mrs. Dorothy Sim
mott, formerly of the Metropolitan
Opera, accompanied On the piano by
Miss Villa Semple. Many other at
tractive Christmas numbers will be
featured in the evenings entertainment.
Mr.. Elmer E. Field, the president, has
charge Of tickets.
The meeting of the society held dur
ing the past week reelected Mr.. Elmer
E. Field. president, and Mr.. Laurence
Moran, first vice president. Other Off
GERS elected were Mr.. Russell Suther-
land, second vice president; Mr.. Clar-
ence Clough, third vice president; Miss
Betty Durr, treasurer; Miss Hattie Bish-
op, secretary; Mrs. Lena Dakin Gibbs,
social secretary; Mr.. J. M. Barra,
sergeant at arms.
The board of governors elected to
serve during the coming year were
Maine, Senator Wallace H. White, jr.,
and Representative Donald Partridge.
New Hampshire, Senator Henry w.
KeyeS and Representative william
Rogers. Vermont, Senator w. r. Aus
tin and Representative Ernest Gibson.
Massachusetts,, Senator Marcus A. Cool
idge and Representative Richard B.
Wigglesworth. Rhode Island, Senator
]. H. Metcaf and Representative
Francis B. Condor. Connecticut, Sena-
tor Frederic Walcott and Representa-
tive Augustine Lonergan.
All New Eng]anders who desire to
affiliate themselves with the society
should send in their names to the Sec
retary, Miss Hattie Bishop, at 1853 @
street northwest.
Evening star., 1932-12-11
Massachusetts, Society
Holds PARTY Thursday

The Massachusetts, Society will en-
tertain at Christmas reception
and dance in the grand ball room of
the Shoreham on Thursday evening.
Mr.. Frank E. Hickey, president of the
society, invites all residents of Wash
ington from Massachusetts, to attend.
Evening star., 1932-12-11

Spain has sold her gunboat, the Ed
uardo Dato. to South American re-
public for approximately $1,000, 900.
The Washington times., 1932-02-24
COUNTY DEFICIT
. HALTS WORK

(Continued from Page -
county's funds are deposited re-
vealed, Mr.. Fellows said, that
less than $1,000 remains in the
treasury.
This leaves a known shortage
of $215,000. which officials fear
will grow larger as the audit is
made as some offices not admins
tered by the county board, have
funds not represented in the
above book balance.
The shortage was first brought
to the attention of the board on
February II, when school bond
holders wrote to protest the non
payment of $4,000 interest due
on February /, and approximately
$1,000 worth of bonds which had
reached the retirement period and
had been presented for payment.
Banks Give First Clue
The Chase National Bank of
New York and the Arlington
Trust Company, the paying agents,
then informed the board that in
sufficient funds had been de-
posted by the treasurer. Realiz-
ing that the balances in the
treasury according to the books,
more than covered the abount
due, the board employed the
James Stuart Ball auditing firm,
of Washington, to make an audit.
It was this audit that disclosed
the large discrepancies between
the books and the actual balances.
Action against Mr.. Ball, Com
monwealth's Attorney Lawrence
w. Douglas said, will depend
largely upon the Fidelity and De-
posit Company of Maryland,
which bonded him. Representa-
tiyeS of this company were ac-
quainted with the situation last
night.
AS Mr.. Ball is bonded for the
full amount of the shortage, the
financial embarrassment of the
county will be rernedied within a
few days after the actual amount
of the deficit has been ascer-
tanned, officials promise.
The Washington times., 1932-02-24
FIRST MEETING
HELD BY ARMS
COMMITTEE
Simon Resolution Would Limit
Discussion, But Allow All
Plans to Be Elaborated

GENEVA, Feb. "a QN.S.).
The general committee Of the
League of Nations disarma-
ment conference held it's first
meeting today under the presi-
dency of Arthur Henderson,
former British foreign secre-
tary.
The committee unanimously
elected Edouard Benes, foreign
minister of Czechoslovakia, to the
post of official reporter and then
proceeded with consideration of
disarmament problems.
Sir John Simon, British foreign
secretary, launched the proceed
ings by introducing resolution
declaring that discussion should
be carried on within the frame.
work Of the draft convention,
giving full liberty to all coun-
tries to elaborate their own pro-
posals."
Tardieu, Gibson Talk
Andre Tardieu, premier Of
France, and United States Am
bassador Hugh Gibson sat side
by side, conversing animatedly
and at length,
Tardieu and Gibson agreed to
Simon'S resolution, but Maxim
Litvinoff, Soviet commiSsar for
foreign affairs, entered a reser-
Vation, saying:
81 should be the last man to
take up time with discussion Of
formalities, but I propose that
before the Simon resolution is
voted on, the commission
should vote total general dis
armament"
The French and German delega-
tions today decided upon an agree
ment compromising the opposite
views of their respective countries.
Premier Tardieu conferred with
Rudolf Nadolny, head Of the Ger
man delegation, to establish an
agreement which would avert an
open clash at today's meeting of
Cne general commlCCee.
French Bow to Reich
The French will accept the
drastic, German proposals, di-
rected against France more than
any other country, as an amend
ment" to the draft convention,
Intern national News Service
learned exclusively.
The German delegation had
first regarded their stand as COM
promising nter-proposals to
the draft convention, and pre-
ferred that it should be regarded
as separate and distinct" from
the previously arranged docu-
ment.
The Washington times., 1932-02-24
CIVILIAN D { AD
5000, ASSERTS
CHINA CHIEF
Slain by laps, Gen. Tsai Says;
10000 More Troops Sent
BY Tokyo, He Ayers
BY JOHN GoETTE
Copyright. 1882, International
News Service)

SHANGHAI, Feb. "a (I.N.S.)
Approximately $4,000 men pres.
emily will reinforce the Japa.
nese forces in the Shanghai
area, bringing their total mum.
Der to $4,000, Gen. Tsai Tien.
Ying, of-the Chinese Nineteenth
route army, said today.
The Chinese leader charged
the japanese with killing 5000
civilian men. women and chill
dren during the recent campaign
J He declared he had suffered
1,700 casualties in his own forces
during the last five days, and
added:
"Since the 22nd the japanese
advance has been held up.
They are awaiting reinforce
.ments, which 1 understand will
be of three or four divisions,
comprising approximately Co.
VOU LFOOpSs
"While I could take advan-
tage of their predicament, push
ing them right back into the
International Settlement, I re-
spect the neutrality Of the set
tIement and do not wish to
carry the fighting where fall
ing shells might draw protests
from the municipal council.
Furthermore, / do not wish
to force hostilities into
shambles.
"The japanese wage war on
innocentnOn-c cOmbatants instead
Of on our army.
"They are tricky and dishOn-
est when they say the central
government is not behind my
army, which is fighting that
the Chinese republic may not
perish"
Plain board coffins of dead
soldiers were visible on all sides,
while Red Cross ambulances evac.
uated many wounded during the
interview.
Many American flags fly above
deserted homes about the coun'
tryside.
The Washington times., 1932-02-24
BLOOM. To TALK
s. At TECHFETE

Members of thel House and
Senate and Of both the U. s.
and District Bicentennial COM
missions will take part in the
big George Washington program
arranged by North Capitol Citi-
zens Association for the McKin-
ley High School auditorium Mon
day night. ....
Talks are to be given by Rep
resentative Sol Bloom and Dr.
George C. Havenner, representing
the Federal and District Bicen.
tennial commissions; VILLA a m
Tyler Page, former clerk of the
House and author of the Amer.
leans Greed, and Tefft johnson,
official impersonator Of Washing
ton for the U. S. group.
Special music is to be rendered
by a union choir and the Nc
Kinley High School orchestra.
The Washington times., 1932-02-24
film MEN ROW
AT.HOUSE QUIZ

Bitter accusations, banded back
and forth between powerful mo
ton picture producers and small
independent exhibitors, were aired
today before the House Commit
tee on Patents.
Gabriel L. Hess, general at
torney for the Motion Picture
Producers and Distributors OF
America, Inc, declared
eve have a class of exhibit
tors who are very crooked"
Representative Sirovich CD OF
New York, chairman Of the com
mittee, retortedi
I'VE have received hundreds
of letters from small producers,
accusing the big companies Of
sharp practices"
Hess asserted that, out Of a
total Of 10000 exhibitors in the
United States, "a minimum OF
1000, or 10 per cent, indulge in
crooked dealings"
Sirovich said:
"The exhibitors who have
complained to the committee
will be heard next Tuesday.
II hope You will read the
letters of complaints and be
prepared to answer them"
The Washington times., 1932-02-24
BUSES To FIGHT.
TERMINAL BAN

With opposition foreseen which
will result in court battles
against the order barring inter.
State busses from the congested
area, the Public Utilities Com
mission today gave notice that
there will be no delay in putting
the order in effect on April i.
The commission recently sent
out letters to all operators Of
Class A buses affected, asking
their intentions as to compliance
with the order. None has noti-
fled the commission that they
will comply and it is expected
several will appeal to the District
Supreme Court.
Under the order, buses will
not be permitted to maintain
terminals or take on passengers
within the boundaries Of Seventh
Street and Fifteenth Street and
New York Avenue, H Street and
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest.
To escape provisions Of the
order, it was learned today the
Greyhound Lines intend to move
its terminal from the south to
the north side of New York
Avenue near Fourteenth Street
as the order in this vicinity
reaches only to the south cUrbing.
The Washington times., 1932-02-24
P. j. c. OFFERS
MERGERPLAN

A draft of final amendments
to the streetcar merger bill now
pending in Congress was submit
ted to the Senate District Com.
mittee today by the Public Util.
tiles Commission.
The principal amendment has
to do with q clause in the
original bill which would grant
a perpetual monopoly to the
merged company. Originally the
bill was worded so the merged
company could acquire and oper.
ate street railways, notorious
lines and other forms of trans
portation and further provided
that no competing transportation
line could be established without
a certificate Of convenience and
necessity from the commission.
The word mass has been
inserted by the commission in
its amendment to this clause,
restricting the monopoly to mass
transportation lines and omits
possibility Of the company enter
ing taXicab operation.
Other amendments provide pro-
hibition Of the merged company
to operate through subsidiaries
IN the District; approval by the
commission of incorporation ar
ticles Of the new company, and
one that provides that the com.
mission be empowered to set. UP
reasonably reduced rates" for
school children.
The Washington times., 1932-02-24
q. S. Marine Sector Under Shell Fire.
Bombing of Arsenal Spreads Panic

length Of the railway line is
dotted with strong Chinese EN-.
placements. The defenses are not
the type Of trenches familiar to
World War veterans, but are
pits dug into the ground at fre.
Quent intervals, heavily rein.
forced with concrete, sandbags,
and steel armor, and each
manned by a small number Of
troops armed with machine guns,
rifles, and grenades.
The area is heavily mined and
criSs-croSsed with barbed wire
Scores Of machine gun nests are
so hidden as to be almost invisi-
BILE until the opposing armies are
virtually on top Of them.
The Washington times., 1932-02-24

their positions between Chenju
and Chapel and Woosung Greek.
A tour Of the Chinese lines by
international News Service re-
vealed today.
Sheer force of numbers alone
will be unable to combat the
Chinese, due to their strongly
fortified entertainments. Foreign
technique, doubtlessly due to the
engagement Of German military
experts by the Chinese, was ap.
parent in the construction Of
trenches and defenses.
The entire area from Chenju
and Chapel northward to Woo
sung and running the entire
The Washington times., 1932-02-24
Retired Colonel
Dies In NelO York

The death of Col. Thurman H.
Bane, U. s. A., retired, at the
Neurological Hospital, New York
city, was announced at the War
Department today.
Colonel Bane was born in San
Jose, Calf, June IL, 1884, and re-
tired after Is yeaTs' service De-
cember IS, 1922. He is survived
by his wife, Mrs. Bessie L. Bane,
Of New York city.
The Washington times., 1932-02-24
Traffic Bandits Get
S3,O77 in KidnuDin0

CHICAGO, Feb. "a UNSO
A pair Of curb bandits" yesterday
kidnapped P. F. Theade, president
of a tea company, and robbed
him Of $3,077 after holding him
an hour.
He was en- route to a bank
when the gunmen stepped into
his auto when he stopped for a
traffic light. The bandits said
they would drive the car through
the police.
The Washington times., 1932-02-24

Mussolini will
open an sx-
h / b / t ion Of
G az ibaldian
relic / n
Rome, April
81, which is
also the day
k e p t a S
'' r o m e. S
Birthday"
The eXhibi-
ton will in
clude e We ry
kind of object
on n e c t ed
with the man
who liberated
The Washington times., 1932-02-24
D. C.-COUnty Portal
Name HOnOrS Blair

BY unanimous consent, the
Senate today passed the bill to
name the Maryland Sixteenth
Street entrance to the District,
Montgomery Blair portal, in honor
Of the Postmaster General in
President Lincoln'S cabinet, who
resided in nearby Maryland.
Upon request Of Senator Dickin-
son (R0 Of Iowa, the Capper
credit unions bill to authorize
small loan companies in the Dis
trict, went over until a subsequent
calendar day in the Senate.
The Washington times., 1932-02-24
DR.. Wilson Accused
Of Reckless DriUinq

PORTLAND, Ore, Feb. "a
MN.S0.-Dr. Clarence True VIII
son, Methodist reform chief, to-
day was accused of reckless dFiv-
ing in a warrant obtained by I.
+. WEIGH, Portland. WEIGH said
Wilson drove through a traffic
signal. running into a car, and
careened into a service station
lot. Police said Wilson did not
report the crash.
The Washington times., 1932-02-24
Rotary Diners Hear
Agriculture Head

Secretary Of Agriculture Arthur
M. Hyde was the principal
speaker today at the weekly
luncheon meeting of the Rotary
Club. Mr.. Hyde spoke extempor-
aneously on the general agri-
cultural situation as it affects
and is affected by business condi.
tions.
The Washington times., 1932-02-24

Harry Lang.
don, film COM
edian, by his
W ife, Helen
Walton Lang
don, of New
Rochelle, has
b e e n a d :
journed for
one week.
William D.
Cunningham,
counsel for
the plaintiff,
in asking for
the adjourn
ment, sa d
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