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Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1935-06-06
Graduates VIII Present
Gloss DQy Exercises

All the fun that is usually as
socIaleu with class night Is plomls-
"a lor the program Icing worked
OCT lur This JUNCTION scheduled
lur this FRIDAY nlgnt at the Symn-
,..sluAl L1ls commencement acllV-
ity, unlike Monday nights eXercls-
es. emphasizes the mo4e frlvllous
size of school life, with the stud
ynts themselves responsible for the
program in its entirety.
Cf course the annual ceremony
II THE Spade will also have a
prominent part in the program.
or those who are unfamiliar with
this time honored institution the
following explanation is offered.
Somewhere in Coulee City there is
hidden away in deepest secrecy a
small spade. Only few of the SEN
lors know it's whereabouts and they
are sworn to secrecy. The school
relic is bedecked with the class
ribbons for many years back, and
it's possession constitutes one Of
the justifiable points of pride for
my senior class, as not to be able
gram would be an admission that
the class hand't been able to get
it, The understanding is that If
any given year the seniors fail to
have the spade at their class eXer-
cises and they have to ask the al
umni for it they have to put on a
banquet for the alumni. or course
the alumni cooperate with the
seniors on class night in their st
tempt to get away with the spade
after. the formal presentation oil
it to the juniors. The juniors dc
everything in their power to pre-
vent the seniors and alumni from
taking the spade out OF the gymr
cfter the exercises. Last year thu
juniors we're successful In this.ant
it is said they have tho spade il
readiness for the annual ceremon.
this year.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1935-06-06
A WEEK TO SEE THE
WHEELS co ROUND

Years ago when the west was in
the pioneering stage and the com
ing Of the railroad was of vast i'm
portsnce, it was a comon thing to
go to town to see the trains.
"The railroads. have not ceased
pioneering is the remark made by
the railroad men throughout the
nation, and to celebrate an opening
era as to new equipment and meth
DDS, June 10 to Is, will observed
as Railroad Week by the associat-
ion of western railroads which in
cludes all the lines in the middle
west.
At 8 A. M. Monday, June 10,
every engine in this entire ter
ritory, no matter where it is,in the
station, in the round house, thund-
ering across the plains, or labor
ing up a mounta n, will blow its
whistle and keep it going for sew
eral minutes.
Railroad will tell little of the
romance Of the industry to service
clubs, schools, and organizations in
every CITY.
Guides will be present to conduct
the visitors through the shops and
explain the new equipment which
is beng adopted by the railroads
for revolution in travel comfort.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1935-06-06
GRADUATION PROGRAM
|NTEREST|N' AFFAIR

Fifteen seniors will receive their
high school diplomas at the annual
commencement exercises at the
gymnasium next Monday evening.
Judge Charles Leavy of Spokane
will deliver the commencement or
alton and one of the largest aud
fences in recent years is expected to
attend the function.
The following program, with pos
sible. notifications, will be presen-
ted
Professional: The March from Tan
hauser - Wagner
Valita D. Backus
Invocation Rev. G. Hart
Salutatory: Welcome. -...
Miss Dorthy Cooper 49,
Music: To The Sunshine ,Shumann
High School Orchestra
Mr.. Erwin Beard, Director
Commencement Address, The Val
ue of Thinking
Judge Charles Leavy, Spokane
Valedictory: Farewell ....
Miss Lois Moore
Presentation of Observation-Disclosures
as
Mrs. Gladys Castleman. Co. Supt.
Mr.. Erwin j. Beard, Instructor
Award of diplomas
Mr.. T. H. Twining, Chairman of
the Board --.-
Mr.. H. P. Backus, Superintendent
Music: Sympathy Waltz Song
from 1.-THE Firefly Frml
Impromptu -----.. Coerne
High School Chorus
Mr.. Erwin j. Beard Director
The \ commencement exercises
will start promptly at eight o'clock.
There will be three front rows for
reserved for members of the grad
yates families.
Following is list of the graduates
Scholastics honors have been
earned by Lois Moore and Dorthv
Cooper, who are valedictorian and
salutatorian respectively. Lois
Moore is president of the class.
john joplin is vice-president and
Elmer Jess is secretary
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1935-06-06
[. GRTGG CELEBRATES
HIS GOTH BIRTHDAY

l. Gregg, for many years res
ldent of Coulee City, celebrated his
Goth birthday last Tuesday. A num-
Der of relatives, including his son
NJ R. Gregg of Coulee and EDW.
Gregg Of Seattle, gathered at the
home and enjoyed birthday din
ner in honor of the event. Altho 80
years old, Mr.. Gregg is in fair phys
ical condition and is as active as
many men much younger. He has
moved his shoe repairing equipment
to his home and still repairs shoes
for those who desire it.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1935-06-06

be 1900 feet long and two and one
fifth times as high as Niagara Falls
During the floods of summer, there
will be more water going over the
spilway of this dam than goes over
Niagara Falls. The power houses
will contain Is turbines and gen
orators, each capable of generating
1000 horsepower, or a total in
stalled capacity of 2,S46,0OO horse
power From the 150-nlile pool form
ed by this giant structure, the wat
er will be poured an average height
of 500 feet into the Grand Coulee
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1935-06-06
n, P, RAILROAD SPENDS
MUCH IN WASHINGTON

The majority of thepeople living
in towns served by the Northern
Pacific railroad have very little con
ception OF the magnitude of the
investment in equipment. trackage,
rolling stock, LAY roll. etc., OF that
great organization.
In the state of Washington a
lone the Northern Phcifc railroad
employees 1915 men and women,
with a payroll of $19,225, 10000.
Purchases by the railrod in this
state are $S,E69,92O.O0 and the
taxes paid in the various counties
of the state aggregate $31, 1926, Ais.
The Northern Pacific has more
main line mileage in Washington
than any other road entering it's
borders.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1935-06-06
SCHOOL PRESENTS
NJ AY FESTIVAL
Pet Parade Through Main Street
Interesting Part of Festival

A Pet parade was the interesting
feature of a May Festival, present
ed last Friday afternoon by the
grade students of the local school,
under the direction of Supt. Back
us and the teachers of the various
grades.
After sitting, or standing, as it
were, for the taking of their pic
lures, on the school lawn, the line
was formed and the march thru
the Main street of the city was be-
gun. Gaily decorated equipages,
each holding a beautiful princess
bicycles beautifully decorated, lit
tie boys and girls leading OR car
rying pet cats and dogs, express
cats converted into animal wagons
each with their own special men,
agerie, clowns, cowboys, beautiful
girls and happy boys made up the
Jersonnel of the parade.
Upon returning to the school
house lawn where the Ma n"
ercises were held ribbons were
awarded by Miss June Brown, who
vas May Queen. Donald Thonlpsc
md Richard Waters, dressed
frank p-,ck. were judged the hes'
characters. Robert Paske, as
fisherman, won second. In the bi-
cycle contest, Wallace Ac-erm
carried off firt honors an Norton
WatersI second. Lila Adams
awarded first place in the floa
contest, and Lous Jean Salter, Sc
ond.
Following the judgeing and
awarding of prizes a May poll
lance was presented by the fiftl
sixth grade girls.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1935-06-06
MATHIS WILL REPRESENT
CATER TRANSFER COMPANY

Evert Mathis of this city has been
employed by the Cater Tranfer com
pany, as their local representative,
and hereafter will have charge of
and deliver all freight and express
arriving on their transfer line. Mr..
RealingJ who has represented the
above company for several months,
has been transferred to the Spo-
kane office.
The company has been grant
ed a permit to haul freight from
Spokane and other intermediate
points, in addition to their regular
route from Seattle and other coast
points.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1935-06-06
SUSPECTED FIRE
BUG ARRESTED

F. Peasley, Grand Coulee,
claiming to be 80 years of age,
was taken to Ephrata last Satur-
day by Grand Coulee officers, fol-
lowing his direct connection with
a fire that dav. Peasley was said
to have crumpled piece of news
paper, lit it and tossed it into a
recreation parlor. He was piced up
shortly afterwards Wy Felix Hirch,
constable, and held for question
ing regarding his actions the last
few days.
The man was apparently unable
tn read or write, or tell the time
Of day. He was nervous and con-
fused on several points. He has
been employed at hotel in Crane
Coulee, making beds and doing
other odd Jobs.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1935-06-06
GRAND COULEE NEWS
BUILDING is BURNED

The Grand Coulee News, the
first newspaper established at
Grand Coulee suffered a severe
loss last Friday morning when
fire practically Quilted the building
injuring much of the machinery
and messing up the type and other
Equipment in horrible manner.
Sid Jackson established the News
in the spring of 1888 and has been
in charge ever since.
A second hand car shed con-
tanning four cars was also destroy
ed, and the Public Market, owned
by Babe Hopkins of this city had a
close call of total destruction. How
ever tbs building and contents was
saved with very little loss.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1935-06-06
RAY POPHAM KILLED
AT GRAND COULEE

The life of another Grand Cou-
lee dam worker was claimed Sun
day when Ray Popham was al
most instantly killed. The road
grader which he was operating
started backing down the hill and
got out of control. Just as the ma
chine started to roll over a 20
foot bank. Popham leaped, but
was caught and crushed.
He was resident of Spokane
and is survived by his widow and
one child.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1935-06-06
BOY Receives Broken Arm

Darrell Box young son of Mrs.
Inez Box, broke his left arm at the
elbow last Sunday morning, ana
was taken to the Mason City hos
pital by DR.. Gregg where the facil-
tiles of the X-Ray could be used to
determine the seriousness OF the
brake. The little fellow was riding
horseback, and when the horse
stumbled he fell of.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1935-06-06

for the reclamation of 100000
acres of land. The pumping station.
to be located near the west end
Fright of piture) of the dam, will
consist of twenty 500 second-feet
pumps. each driven by a $4,000
horsepower motor The cost of the
dam and power plant. when com
pleted, will be SITS, 100000. The
dam will rest on granite at level
of about 70 feet below low water
Experts predict that this develop
ment will double the population Of
the Northwest
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1935-06-06

a change order from the United
States, directing them to build the
high dam in the place of the first
unit or the low dam. When com
pleted, the Grand Coulee High
Dam will constitute the greatest
single masonry undertaking in the
history of mankind 1t will be Al
90 feet long on the crest $50 feet
thick at the base, and will contain
100000 cubic yards of concrete
or about three times as much mas
onry as is in Boulder Dam Or the
largest Pyramid. The spillway will
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1935-06-06
CASH MONEY

For the benefit of those of our
readers who wish to turn sleuths
and become honest to goodness
detectives, we are publishing the
following serial numbers of the
money whihc was turned over to-
the return of the Weyerhauser boy
to his parents in one of the great
est kidnapping cases in the west.
The department of justice will give
$3.50 for the first bill in the follow
ing list to be returned to its office.
Following is the serials of bills
which were turned over to the kid
nappers: $40: L0OO00O24A and
L16915391A. $40: O0001135 and
L20865471A. SIS: L0O222535 and
LS5s7s275A. Serial number Of
notes of higher denominations
C3s4o4177A; Hc4772s772A; &C
632556411A; Er65e0S079A; KC-
Bs083271A; CCeo925071A; FC-
75261737A; DC752749S4A; &c
89234319A.
This is en- oprortunitv for Some
one to earn $3.50. The bills are as
apt to turn up in Conlee CITY as any
othen1 place. Those who are In hah
it of handling paper monev. 1--WE
are mott. should examine each bill
Or note thorourhlv.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1935-06-06
PLAY PLEASES

The play Look Out for Lizzie,
presented at the school gymnasium
by the Wilbur Oddfellows and
sponsored by the local Rebekah
lodge. was quite well attended. 1t
is reported that II was an excellent
play. each one taking their parts to
perfection. The cast were entertain
ed after the play at the r. B. Carp
enter home,
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1935-06-06
UAETTJNE IAN APPOINT
I| DEPUTY SHERIFF

Wesley c. an, a young man
from Hartlir has been added to
the county Ivy enforcement office,
recording t. an announcement
made by she n vern Adams. Mr..
Gilman has sided in the Hart
line country F'r a great manyyears
and is know IS a conscientious
and fearless 'ng man. He took
office on June first.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1935-06-06

The Grams Coulee high nam on
the Columbia river, State of Wah-
milton, as it will look when COM
pleted. Both the dam and the Capt
toll of the United States, shown in
the foreground, and drawn to the
same scale for the purpose of show
ing their relative sizes. The height
of the first unit of the dam, which
costs $63,0OO,0O0 and is now un-
der construction, is also shown. In
dications are however, that the
contractors for the construction
of the first unit will soon receive
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-11-21
Little Boys Life Saved
In Unusual Manner
Swallowed Marshmallow Tuesday
Morning - Almost Dead
Doctor Opened Windpipe

Little John Davis, 3h year old
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. I. L. Davis,
who have been residing at the home
Of the little fellows grandmother,
Mrs. p. r. Davis, had an ezper-
fence Tuesday morning at 1880
which nearly proved fatal. AS a re-
suit John Is in the st. Cloud hospi-
tai recuperating from an extraor-
binary adventure.
A marshmallow, which John at
tempted to swallow, had lodged in
his windpipe and unable to breathe
he became blue in the face and was
taken to Doctor Kettlewell's office
in serious condition. Life was al
most extinct, and fast work was
necessary to prevent the little fell
lows death. DR.. Kettlewell cut a
slit in the windpipe, and with the
aid of DR.. Moynihan fastened it SO
John was able to breathe, thereby
saving his life.
The marshmallow dissolved and
ran into one Of Johns lungs, and
he was taken to st. Cloud, where
the syrup was removed. A condition
such as this usually brings on
pneumonia, and hence, he was
kept at the hospital for better care
and treatment. It is hoped that the
little fellow will recuperate quick
1v
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-11-21
Bank
Purchased 3
Ali Entries
D. B. Caughren Attended the
Junior Livestock Auc-
ton at So. st. Paul
EXHIBITS ARE SPLENDID
Turkeys and Chickens Now
On Display in Mer-
chants Bank Lobby

Three young people from this
community, Robert Plant, Margar-
ct Winter and Miles Cheadle, 4-H
Club members and first prize win
ners at the 1885 Stearns County
Fair, exhibited their projects at the
Junior Livestock Show at st. Paul
last week. Their entries, which did
not place in the prizes at the Jun
ior show, were as follows: Margar-
ct Winters, lambs from pens of
three; Robert Plant, Jr., three
Bronze turkeys; Miles Cheadle,
Silver Laced Wyandotte cockerels.
Regardless of the fact that these
entries did not place in the prize
list. they were splendid projects,
and the efforts of these young folk
proved successful. They enjoyed a
splendid time at the show, and, no
doubt, the trip has given them
greater incentive in their club
work.
Enthusiasm over the future of
All club activities in this commun-
ity, as well as throughout the en-
tire state, was expressed by D. 3.
Caughren, president of the Mer-
chants National Bank of this city,
upon his return late last week
from attendance at the Junior
Livestock auction sale which was
held in South st. Paul on Thurs
day, November IA. Mr.. Caughren
states that this years Junior show,
which contained entries from every
county in the state with the ex-
ception of two, proved to be an
outstanding success, with both at
tendance and total receipts from
the sale exceeding last years fig
ures.
Mr.. Caughren, whose institution
is vitality interested in promoting
the raising of better livestock as
contemplated by the All program
I purchased all of the Sank Centre
entries for which he paid a hand
some price. Many other bank Of
ficials throughout the state attend
ed the sale and bid actively for the
animals originating in their res
pective communities.
All VI Iut cIlIlCo "hiSh All
Caughren purchased were first
prize winners at the Stearns Coun-
ty Fair, which entitled them to ex-
hibit at the Junior Show. The tur-
key and chicken exhibits are now
on display in the Merchants Ma
tional Bank lobby, where much in
terest has been shown in these
splendid 4-H work projects.
The lamb carcasses were shipped
to Sank Centre, and this prize meat
will be offered for sale at regular
prices over the block at the Corner
Meat Market and the Main Street
Cash Market beginning Saturday
morning, November %.
County Agent Lenzmeier in COM
menting upon the purchases by the
local bank stated that encourage
ment of this kind means consider
able to the success of the All club
movement.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-11-21
TWO MORE PROJECTS
FOR SAUK CENTRE
Sewing Project and Mending OF
Books for Library Approved
BY State Administrator

Authority to start work on 4e
new projects to employ 1854 men
and woman at a cost Of s281,27t
was received recently by r. r.
Resell, st. Cloud district WPA dir
ector, from Victor Christgau, state
administrator. Among these pro
jects were two more for the Sank
Centre community.
The sewing project, which was
commenced in Sank Centre, st.
Cloud, Kimball, Melrose and
Paynesville, simultaneously, has a
federal fund of $26,934, which is
sponsored by 5000 from the cities
mentioned. Ten women were put
to work on this project in Sank
Centre.
The other project for this city is
for mending and cataloging library
books, with a federal fund for la
Dor of $1,000. and S45 locally spon-
sored.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-11-21
Holiday Decorations
Hdbe Been Purchased
VIII BE Up and Ready For First
Lighting on Thanksgiving
Evening

Walter Gritzmacher, secretary
of the Community Club, announced
Wednesday morning that the holi-
day decorations for the streets had
been purchased and that they will
be put up as soon as possible.
The decorations this year will be
elaborate and they will be ready
and lighted for the first time on
Thanksgiving evening.
Employees of the Water & Light
Commission will hang the stream
ers, which will be anchored over
the top Of the buildings, instead of
on chimneys as in the past. This
is done to eliminate damage. Trees
will be placed as decorations on
the white way posts, and in the
flag pole holes along the street
Extra help will be employed to
place the trees and to decorate the
light posts. '.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-11-21
Bird Season
Closed Tues
day, Nov. 10
No Open Deer Season This
Year, Says Director
Hanson
FAIR PHEASANT SHOOT
Organize Flying Squadron
of Wardens For Action
All Over State

Open game bird hunting sea-
sons in Minnesota came to a close
on Tuesday, November 10Th, when
at four o'clock during the after
noon the legal time for taking mi
gratory waterfowl ended and sun
set marked the end of the time for
shooting pheasants. Excellent Gov.
erage gave the pheasants some
protection this year, and made
shooting difficult for those hunt
ers who had no dogs. Duck hunt.
ing exceeded that sport during
several years of the past.
A careful study made by state
game wardens, sportsmen's organ.
izations and interested individuals
ends any possibility of an open
season on big game in the state
this year, according to A. c. Han
son, director of game and fish.
Reports of deer poaching reach
ing the office of the Game and
Fish division from certain north
ern sections Of the state brought
action for the concentration of
game wardens in an effort to halt
illegal deer hunting. Transfer OF
wardens to districts where deer
poaching complaints are most num-
erous will be brought about before
the end of the week with Martin
J. O'Toole, chief warden, in direct
charge.
1--WE are going to crack down on
the bootlegger of venison and the
illicit beaver traffic that is alleged
to be going on by sending In
strange game wardens who will be
able to more successfully cope
with local situations" Mr.. Hanson
said.
To aid in better enforcement OF
laws dealing with game and fish
the Minnesota Conservation Com
mission has recommended the set
ting up of a flying squadron" that
can be quickly shifted to any part
Of the state where prompt action
may be necessary because OF
emergency conditions. Six men will
be selected upon the basis Of ex-
perience, efficiency and fearless
ness. This new feature of game
and fish law enforcement will be
organized as soon as possible. This
fast-moving unit will be used to
combat deer violations, illegal
beaver and other fur trapping, and
bootlegging Of fish taken contrary
to law. 1t will become a permanent
unit in the law enforcement agen.
les of the state division.
The mink and skunk seasons are
now open and will extend to Feb
ruary Is and May LIST, respectively
The raccoon season, also open, ter
inmates December 1. The muskrat
season is closed at present. How
ever, survey will be made soon to
determine the possibility of an open
season.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1935-11-21
HOPE To Reach Annual
Red Cross Roll Quota
Amount Subscribed and Pledged
For Period Ending Nov. Goth,
$215.8O-Drive Ends Nov. "a

Only one week remains to COM
plete the Red Cross Roll Call. Your
committee is hopeful of reaching
the quota of $250.00. A total Of
$215.80 has been subscribed and
pledged to-date. A last appeal is
now being made to our citizens
who have been overlooked in the
present drive. Let's put Sank Cen
tire lover the Top" The following
is a list of members and contrib
utors to-date:
Annual Memberships
Rev. Schumacher, Mrs. P. J..
Svenneby, Bill Botz, Mrs. c.
Schwanke, Andrew Nelson, Mrs. F..
A. Fischer, c. M. Urness, Tillie
Stein, Mrs. Carlson, Mrs. Boss
hardt, Mrs. Ella Lloyd, Art Rosen-
valid, Joe Kusba, Mrs. Reble, Mrs.
Westhoff, VIM. Ekstrand.
d. B. Caughen, Tony Lux, F. s..
Bailey, ]. H. Hanson, DR.. J. F. Du-
Bois, F. s. Bullman, Elmo Olson,
George Berggreen, r. L. Scott, Carl
Fischer, Peter Robishon, S. F. Bon
Anne, John McGibbon, Paul Han
son, L. L. Kells, Louis Lovik.
George O'Gara, Gunther Hillerud,
Rudolph Hanson, August Dahlem,
Percy Hansen, Fay Cooper, Harry
Schmidt, Art Kranz, Mrs. Hamil-
ton, Lynn Whitson, Mrs. Lynn
Whitson, Mrs. John Whitson, Mrs.
Ed Rattle, Ben Dubois, Edw.
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