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White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1935-01-10
1898 FARM PROGRAM
PLANNED BY AGENTS

Plans for launching the 1895 ag-
ricultural extension service program
were completed at the annual confer
ence of Washington county agrlcul-
t11ral and home demonstration agents
representing 38 of the 80 counties ana
the state extension staff, held under
direction of F. E. Balmer, director, at
the State College Of Washington, jan
uary 2-5 Many prominent state ana
federal agricultural authorities as well
as members of the State College staff
took part in discussing and presenting
current problems confronting farm ana
| home.
Agricultural adjustment, rural re-
| Mobilization, adoption of agriculture 10
| changing conditions, land use, and de-
velopment of facilities for better living
on the farm received major emphasis
in the general sessions and are ex-
pected to play important roles during
| the coming year. Complete plans were
drawn up and instructions given TO
county agents by r. M. Turner, as
sistant director, for the opening OF the
1885 corn-hog adjustment program the
latter part Of January. Marketing
agreements effective under the state
agricultural adjustment act were re-
viewed by Walter j. Robinson, director
of agriculture, and studied by spe-
cial committee.
The extension service home econ
omics program for the coming year
as formulated at the conference,
expected to stress consumer informa
ton leading to better buying; main
tanning adequate standards for nome
in the low income groups; cost OF NV
> ing studies through home accounts
farm home financial planning, and par
ticularly significant features OF tn
{ rural housing program such as remoo
cling of kitchens, renovating OF fioo1
and walls, and similar projects
Special efforts are to be made dur
ing the year to maintain the quantlt
and improve the quality Of All Gu
r work among farm boys and girls. A
attempt will also be made to mcreas
r. the percentage of boys enrolled IN a
= projects
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1935-01-10
COMMERCIAL CLUB PLANS
ANOTHER BIG VAUDEVILLE

The White Bluffs Commercial club
is making plans to put on a big vaude-
Vile show, to be given the latter part
of February While definite date mas
not yet been chosen, it is expected tnat
the show will be given the evening OF
Washington's Birthday
The club has given but few SHOWS
in recent years, but those have been
outstanding successes, and the COM
mittee in charge, composed Of Ken
meth House, chairman; Jack Aitchison
Jess Brown and George Chase, hope
to make this one even better.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1935-01-10
DEALERS MUST HAVE LICENSE

A decree permanently enJoinlng
10 defendant Yakima fruit companies
from handling, retailing or wholesallng
any agricultural produce, especially de-
ciduous tree fruits, without having first
obtained a state AAA license, was
signed Tuesday by Judge A. w. Haw-
kins
The defendants were further ordered
to abide by regulations in the growers
code which fix minimum prices on
culls pay an assessment of one cent
per box or As cents per ton on fruit
for administration of the code and ad-
vertising, and to observe the order OF
the state director of agriculture which
requires monthly reports on prices paid
for fruit.
Although the section Of the code
which sets minimum prices on fruit
was upheld by the court, growers ano
dealers at meeting this week agreed
to suspend all minimum prices
A plan for advertising was also
agreeasuycl at this meeting and rep
resentatives will meet in Wenatchet
Saturday night to perfect the organiza
ton of q committee and plan for eX
penditure of the fund.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1935-01-10
OSCAR HANSEN READS PAPER
BEFORE LOCAL MASONIC GROUP

Oscar Hansen of Benton City de-
livered very fine paper on the his
tory and tradition Of Masonry before
the Hanford lodge Tuesday evening:
Mr.. Hansen has read this paper be-
fore number of Masonic groups in
the county and it is acclaimed as one
of the best ever heard. Walter Hart
mann and superintendent Roup &C
companied Mr.. Hansen to the Han
ford meeting, which was very well at
tended.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1935-01-10
LOW RIVER CAUSES SHUTDOWN
OF PRIEST RAPIDS POWER PLANT

Low water in the Columbia river
caused the shutting down of the pow
err plant at Priest Rapids on Monday
of this week. The river level on We'd
nesday at the Coyote Rapids pumping
plant was 5O3.7 feet The lowest stage
of the river this season was 5O3.3 feet,
recorded October 16.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1935-01-10
PRESBYTERIANS TO
HEAR REV. PRATT

Reverend George T. Pratt of Spo-
kane, Presbyterian Sunday school mis-
sionary for this district, will preach at
White Bluffs and Hanford Sunday,
January 49, Services will be held at
HOO am. at the Presbyterian church
In White Bluffs and at 1880 pm. at the
Presbyterian church in Hanford. There
will be communion service at both
places.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1935-01-10
S31.6O CLEARED BY LOCAL
ANTI-TB XMAS SEAL SALE

A total of $3160 has been received
from the sale of ntiTuberculosis
League Christmas Seals, according to
Mrs. D. S. Wilkinson, local chairman
This is the lowest sum to be received
for a number of years. Several people,
however, still have seals in their pos
session, and it is hoped that when
these are turned in the total will be
raised.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1935-01-10

The bands orchestra is giving
dance at Liberty hall Saturday even
ing. A card party will be given in the
Legion hall at the same time, and re-
freshments will be served to the card
players and dancers during the latter
part of the evening.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1935-01-10
New Officials
Make Changes
At Courthouse
Expect Appointment o:
New Deputy Sheriff
Here

Politics will again steal the head
lines next Monday, January IA, when
county officials Of the state take Office
and the washington state legislature
convenes in it's twenty fourth regular
session.
Already several of the new elective
officials of Benton county have selected
their office assistants to work with
them during their coming term. Most
of the newly named assistants are
persons who are either now working
in the county building or who nave
worked there previously.
Ben Knox, who will take Office Mon
day as county treasurer assessor, an
nounced recently that Ray Gllcrest
will serve as chief deputy, S. 9. CROOKS
as assessor, Dorothy ziebarth, clerk,
and Helen Fisher, bookkeeper.
S. G. Crooks was the first assessor
ever elected in Benton county and at
that time he appointed Ben Knox MS
deputy. Now, twenty years later, the
roles are reversed. Mr.. Gilcrest mas
been connected with the reclamation
service. and Miss Ziebarth and Mrs.
Fisher have both had much expert
ence in the treasurers Office, having
worked for several years with MIR. Knox
when he was assessor under Harry
FORSYTH, present treasurer Mr.. Knox
will give his entire time to his duties,
it is announced, and expects to get
along with four assistants except for
emergency work.
j. K. Mcfarland, resent sheriff OF
Benton county, will be retained in the
capacity of office deputy by A. M
Richter. incoming sheriff, it was an
nounced this week. Harry Cochrane
deputy in the Kennewick district, vii
be retained also, but it is said tina
r a change will be made in the Wh1t'
Bluffs-Hanford district G. I. Wright i
present deputy here.
Richter states that he will devote
considerable time to the study OF nj
duties and will proceed slowly IN es
tablishing his policies
George B. Wilson will assume oftic
as chief deputy county clerk mex
week when Harley E. Chapman take
office as clerk The entire staff unde
E. o. Keene, who held the posltlo
the last two terms, will be reta1ne
temporarily, it was announced recentl.
Only one of this force, however,
Miss Ruth Walker-will be per1nar
ent member under the new reglln
The remainder Of the Office force WI
be reorganized from time to tim
Those who will be retained TEMPORARY
are Lloyd Keene, Miss Velma Sto
and Mrs. Tessie Strandwold.
Announcement was also made tn
week that G. L. Holcomb, who w
take office as prosecuting attorney, w
open a prosecutors Office in the cour
house and that Kenneth Serier,
Kennewick, will be in charge. 1t
understood that Holcomb will reta
his residence and Office in Kennewic
No announcements have yet be-
made by Frank Clark, incoming cou
ty commissioner of, the first dlstrl
nor Mrs. Ethel Van SICKLE, who
assume Office as superintendent
schools as to their policies or who
be their assistants.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1935-01-10

A little girl was born at Pasco on
Friday to Mr.. and Mrs. K. A. House.
The baby weighed six pounds and ten
ounces and has been named Gail
Evelyn.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1935-01-10
Euents OF the Week

Friday, January IL
Basketball, Hanford at White Bluffs.
Saturday, January IL
Dance and card party, Liberty hall.
Dance, Hanford Grange hall.
Sunday, January Ii
Church-see announcements.
Monday, January IA
American Legion meeting, Legion hall,
800 pm.
Tuesday, January Is
Legion Auxiliary meeting, Legion hall,
$3.50
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1935-01-10

were introduced with the following
clever rhymes
Worthy Master-Mrs. Harriet Joyce:
You are our Worthy Master
AS proud as Uncle Sam,
Because we have to follow you
Like Mary's little lamb.
Overseer-Ben Root:
You are our Overseer
And proud of it, you bet.
You think that we are lucky,
So great guy to get.
Lecturer-NTrs. L. L. Whitwer:
Our Lecturer you are,
And though you may not shirk
Your work, you let others
Do dern near all the work.
Steward-Mrs G. H. Smith:
You are our matronly Steward,
And watching is your game;
But though you look quite warlike
You're harmless just the same.
Assistant Steward Raymond Clark:
You are the stewards assistant
You back her up, it's true;
| In fact, most all her duties
Are tumbled onto you.
Chaplain-Mrs. Frank Clark:
You are Oranges Chaplain,
You bear heavy load,
For it's no cinch to keep us
All on the upward road.
treasurer. L. WhitWer:
You hold the Oranges purse strings
In safety every minute,
But seems to us that, somehow,
q. There's very little in it.
Secretary-Joe DeRigio:
You are our Secretary
A wielder of the pen.
You should think yourself mile
All ordinary men.
Gatekeeper-Walter Elliott:
You are our bold Gatekeeper,
You think you're great, no doubt
But no one ever saw you
: Keep any one out.
Ceres-Miss Mary Cox:
You're Ceres-just a female,
But very nice and sweet;
And no doubt some one thinks you
! Most good enough to eat.
Pomona-Miss Lillian Harm:
! You call yourself Pomona,
Whatever that may be.
< Oh, we'll, you're not Jonah,
u So far as we can see.
Flora-Mrs. j. L. Fife:
- You have the name of Flora,
A pretty name indeed
But like all other flowers,
Some day, you'll go to seed
Lady Assistant Steward-Mrs jaime
Miller:
It seems you have been forgotten
IN Lady Assistant, dear
OF But we will all continue
To whisper in your ear.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1935-01-10

Precipitation amounting to .O5 OF an
inch was recorded January and VI
of an inch was record on the 7th.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1935-01-10
THE WEATHER

Temperatures during the past week,
as recorded at the Hanford weather
station, were:
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1935-01-10

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-24
SUIT FOR $25,OOO
 STARTED IN COURT
Local Artist Injured in Fall Alleges Permanent |,
 Disabilities

Trial of the $25,000 damage suit of Jesse France, local artist, against the Roosevelt Land company and the Waterbury Ash Removing com pany was started before Judge Frank F. McEvoy and a jury In superior court to-day. The pla ln- tiff claims he Is permanently dis abled from pursuing his profession by reason of injuries suffered in a fall in q building at 108 South Main street, owned by the Roose- welt Land company.
 The Waterbury Ash Removing Co had the contract for removing ashes from the cellar. The ashes were removed by means of trap door, located just inside the build ing, on the first floor.
 The plaintiff who was employed by the Ray Sign Co entered the building in the morning of Febru- ary 13, 1884 and as he stepped over the threshold upon opening the door, fell through the trap door, to land ten feet below. on the cement basement floor.
 The plaintiff sustained a frac- ture of both bones In the right arm, fracture of four ribs, lacer- ated legs and an internal injury. He is prevented from pursuing his occupation. cannot grasp a paint brush and suffers 50 per cent loss of function of the right elbow. He was engaged as painter in oils. canvasses and stage settings, he claims.S Attorneys Michael V. Blansfield and Attorney Harry J. Bcardsley represent the plaintiff. Martin F. Gormley and W. c. Jain sen of Hartford represent the de- fcndants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-24
Hickey" Young Dies At Cape Cod
-tBy the Out Easter)

Truman Lewis today received word of the death in Cape Cod of Frank D. Young, best known by old Watcrburians as Hickey Young.
 For years Hickey Young was a sign painter about the city, and his clever flOurishcs with the brush, were gems of that particular business In tho Wa. teFfury of years ago.
 Old time residents must re. member him. For years he was associated with one Redwood, under the firm name of Rock. wood and Young. He came to Waterbury in tlle early nine- ties. from up Cape Cod way, where llc was bOrM. His paint cd pictures Of scenes of his native land were often dOnatcd to some Of hts friends.
 Hickey was an artist i'm his line. rapid in his every move. nient. and could get ont sign for his many customers i'm jig time. Everybody around town 40 and 45 years ago knew him. Full of life and fun, he made himself one of the most pop. Ular among the different young men who r0amed the center in the hey day of the old and fashionable ScOvill house, the Franklin house, and the num- crOus other places attractive tO the sporting element of that time.
 We always had a fond feel. iElg for the cIeverncss of this fellow, "Hickey" Young.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-24
Auto Dealers Auege
 MA Violations Here
Complaint Filed Against Local Agency Operated By
 a Hartford Firm State Representatives Invited

Complaints by local, auto dealers that one or more local agencies have. been guilty of unfair practice and that Hartford distributor has has taken over business in this section will be taken up at meet ing of local new and used car agencies Monday night, it was learned today by The Democrat. In addition, 1t is reported, protest has been made to the state MIRA and efforts made to have an MIRA representative here for. the session Monday night. At the same time, the Chamber of Commerce admit ted today that complaint had been filed there also and that an investigation of the claims made is now being undertaken.
 The dealer alleged to have been guilty of unfair practice is said to be operating in the used car field. Com plaints heard here and there over a pe riod of several months eliminated this week in the de- cision by several dealers to make formal complaints. and an attempt to secure backing by all other dealers in demanding defense against the charges which were made.
 One of the complaints made specifically is understood to hinge on whether or not Hartford used car dealer has financial interest in local used car exchange firm Rival local firms allege that the financial interest of the Hartford dealer Is not generally known and is never divulged until after con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-24
"Tim' Callahan Policeman No. 1

Badge No 1; police depart. mcnt symbol of honor, will he worn hereafter by 'PatrOlmnn Timothy Callahan, n member of the force for almost 20 years, 1t was announced today by Police Supt Joseph H. Mo- Lean. The first numcral has not been worn by any member of the department since the death of Patr0lman Simon Mccarthy last year after a lengthy record of splendid scr- vice.
 Badges will be changed all along the line, according to Or- ders issued by the supcrintcnd. ent, the numbers following the rule of seniority. Many ex- changes are necessary due to deaths and rcsignati0ns in the department during the past few years. Some members of the department will have their badge and cap numbers re- duccl by as high as 15 or 20 numerals. F. s-
 Assignment of Badge NJ 1 to Patrolman Callahan brings mcrited recognition to q police career that has been marked by faithfulncss and loyalty. '"Tim" Callahan, as hundreds of Watcrburians know him. has been a member of the reg ular force since M 16, 1906.
 Badge No 2 will go to PatrOlman Thomas McElligOtt, who also became regular fin 1908. No 3 will go to Patrol- man Terrence Lynch, No 4 to PatrOlman Thomas Grady, No s to PatrOlman Henry Hayes and No 6 to PatrOlman Pat rick J. Reilly.
 Transfer of badges will prOb- ably takc about two weks, 1t was estimated today. Onlccrs and supcrnumcrarics doing regular duty will not be af- fCCted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-24
Major Improvements
 At Present Writing
 Not Listed Locally
Current Facilities Sufficient Steady Gain Noted Here in Past Three Months -One-Fialf Appropriation
 to Defray Cost of Station Equipment

Present plans of the New Eng land Telephone company call for the expenditure of approximately $225,000 in the local district dur- ing the coming year, it was an- nounced today by William W. office of the company on Grand street.
 A Separate Fund
 Under The heading of capital ex- penditure, the estimate Is made yearly by the company in order to care for the cost of equipment. re- pair work and other routine op. erations. It is a fund entirely sep arate from the regular operating expense.
 One-half of the appropriation will be used to defray the cost of station equipment on the prem fses of subscribers, according to Mir Wrenn. The remainder is al- lotted for routine work such as pole replacements, extensions and Improvements. and also to take care of an expected gain in in. stallations dnting the coming year.
 An ortol ist.c view in regard to additions during 1885 is based on figures for the past three months showing steady gain in the local district. which includes Naugatuck. Thomaston, Watertown and Chesh- ire as well as Waterbury. During the month of October a net gain of S4 new installations was made: 1S were gained in November, 22 in December and 50 so far this month.
 Business Conditions Improve
 The local district gains for No vember and December compare with loss shown in figures for the entire state during these months. At the present time the gain in this district for the month represents one-third of the gain for the state. It is beliveed that an Improvement in business conditions is indicated by the increase.
 No major improvements made by the company are contemplated for the present, as present facili- ties are sufficient.
 According to state reports of the company there was 1-2 per cent gain in toll and long distance calls In 1884 over 1893. February show. ed the biggest gain last year, the increase of 20 per cent for the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-24
REBEKAH MEMBERS
 NAME COMMITTEE
Reception For Officers to Be Held February 9th at
 Odd Fellows Hall

New officers of Winona Rebekah Lodge, No. s, will be feted at re- ception in odd Fellows hall, Wed- nesday evening, February 9th, 1t was announced at, last nights reg ular meeting presided over by Mrs Ida Birdsall, noble grand. A discuss sion was also held regarding a fashion show and card party in March and the noble grand elected chairlady of the arrangements committee.
 Sixteen attended last nights meeting after which card playing was enjoyed and committees nam cd. The following were elected; en- tertainment committee. Mrs. Frank Granger, chairlady. Mrs. Harold Manviile. Mrs. Thomas Crose. Mrs. Thomas Finlay. and Mrs. Jacob Kanny; relief committee, Mrs. Da- vid Weaving, Mrs. Raymond Heeb- ner. Mrs. Fred Hougataling. Mra. Walter Johnson, Mrs. Burrs Brad ford, Mrs. Catherine 1'yrell and Miss Lena Gugliotti; music com mittee for one year, Mrs. Douglas Weaving. Mrs. Ferdinand Bach. mann, Mrs. Edgar Piercey and John Clark; sick committee for one year. Mrs. Frank Bristol. vice. grand. Mrs, Ernest Hole. Mrs. John Hollingsworth and Mrs. Floyd Cady: and publicity, Mrs. Carl X. Loether and Miss Lena Gugltotti.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-24
DELEGATES NAMED
 TO CIRLS FARLEY
Several Local Women to Attend National Council
 Session in New Haven

Several women from this city will be in New Haven tomorrow and Saturday to attend the eastern regional council meeting of the National Girls Work Council, the sessions taking place at the Hotel Taft. The meetings are sponsored by the Girls Service of New Haven. Connecticut Probation Officers Association. Connecticut Girls Protective Council and the New Haven Social Workers Club. Miss Margaret Bull of this city is member of the committee in charge.
 Representatives from this city will include Miss Kathleen Crow ley, juvenile probation officer, anI delegates from the city welfare de- pertinent, the Lincoln House. Dio- cesan Bureau of Social Service and other organizations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-24
Gates In Lead For
 Fitch's Home Post
Department of States Agencies Head Slated to Be
 Named COmmandant of NOrOtOn Soldiers Institution

Colonel Raymond F. Gates, head of the department of state agencies, leads the list of candidates in the race for the appointment to the post of commandant of Fitch's Home for the Soldiers at NorotoE Heights, 1t was learned today, and unless there is an unexpected up- set, he will get the appointment.
 The veterans home commission, which consists of the state agent, exofficio, and eight other commis- sioners appointed by the governor,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-24
S225 OOO to De Expended by S. N E. T. in Local District
POLICE SEARCH
 FOR LOST MAN

New York, January 24 = (UP3 = Brooklyn detectives search for the last man of group Of eighf who drank gallon of deuaturcd alcohol at a party" in municipal emergency shelter Tuesday night.
 Seven are dead. Police fear the eighth also is dead, in some un@ known place.
 The party was held in dorml@ tory on the fourth floor of the Metropolitan hotel, 355 Pearl street, to which the department of public welfare assigns homeless men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-24
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Boston, Jan 24-- tUP)-- Weather forecast:
 Massachusetts and Rhode Island ---Generaily fair and colder tonight. Friday fair and continued cold. Warmer Saturday.
 Connecticut-Fair and continued atures. and Friday. Warmer satur-
 Washington, Jan 24--(UP)-The severest blizzard of inc winter breught storm earnings today by the Weather Bureau from the Dela- and f0reehst Of continued cold, clearing weatheFe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-24

tracts have been signed or a pur- chaser has fallen behind in his payments.
 Loses Blue Eagle
 For the first time in Connecticut a Blue Eagle has been removed for non-payment of assessments to n code authority according to Assist ant MIRA Compliance Officer Aug ust ,Brauer, Jr., of Hartford. The Ellis Manufacturing Company of Milldale, he announced Wednesday, has been deprived of its MIRA em- blem for not complying with the contributory provisions of the por- table lamp shade code.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-24
-------------~------- GETS AIR CONDITIONING

Kansas City, Mo-The Sante Fe railroad will spend $1,S00.000 this winter putting air condition facili- ties on many of its passenger coaches, 1t was announced recently. The road already has about 100 air conditioned cars and this win ter's program will add another 200 by spring. The cars will be used on fast trains betwen here and the west coast, Chicago and Texas.