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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1936-11-26
IITTLE STORIES OF THE WEEK

Mrs. Durbin returned from Port
land Tuesday, after spending the
week there with old friends.
Mrs. Cecil Larson of Portland
visited at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. M. Dutton Sunday.
Mrs. E. w. st. John, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Krack. visited at the
parental home last weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Newton Mulkey left
Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving
Day in Portland.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Henager and
two sons are spending the weekend
with relatives in Spokane.
Mrs. Viola Sheppard of Toppenish
was Saturday visitor here at the
home of Mrs Cora McKain.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Foraker are
the parents of an 81a pound boy
born Saturday evening at the Pasco
hospital and has been named Ger
aid Wayne.
Wilmot Gravenslund, who has
been suffering from blood poison
ing from an infected finger is much
improved and is expected to return
home soon from the Pasco hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Maupin
drove to Spokane Sunday, where
Mr.. Maupin attended the National
Reclamation District convention.
They returned home Tuesday.
Herman Wegner left Monday for
his home in Lewiston after spend
ing several days visiting at the
home of his brother, DR.. A. H. Veg
ner.
Mrs. O. F. Allen and daughter,
| Eleanor of Portland arrived here on
wednesday evening to spend the
Thanksgiving vacation with Miss
Frances Allen.
Mrs. Mabel Tyler, who has been
visiting at the home of her cousin,
F. E. Sands, left Monday for Eu-
gene, Oregon, where she will spend
Thanksgiving at the home of her
sister, Mrs. T. A. Caller.
Glenn FELTON,, Ralph Reed, How
ard Beste, Crawford Donahue, Bob
Brown and MILFORD Skinner at
tended the Gridiron dinner given
the football squads of Wa-H and
Whitman college at Walla Walla
Tuesday evening.
A. w. Rogers and John Holl at
tended the Yakima Valley Junior
high athletic league meeting in Yak
ina Saturday. They accompanied
Edgar Gilbert as far as Prosser,
where they continued their trip
with other members of the league.
The fourth division of ladies aid
of the M. E. church will meet We'd
nesday, December 2, with Mrs. Ted
Watkins, Mrs. Frank I.ampson and
Mrs. Burdette Boies assisting. Mem
bers will meet at the parsonage
where cars will be available.
The Misses June and Valeria Hol-
comb we're hostesses to q party at
the Holcomb home Monday evening,
honoring Miss Phyllis Chambers,
who is their house guest. There
were about ten girls present and the
evening was enjoyed by playing
monopoly and bridge.
DR.. Fabian Smith and Dr.. Guy,
new director Of maternal and child
nyQiene of the state department,
were in Kennewick Tuesday after
noon. making final plans for the
child welfare conference, which Is
| to be held here on December IN
the high school auditorium.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1936-11-26

at the same time that the applica-
ton for license is filed.
License plates are issued direct
ly to motorists at the county audi
tors office, owners may apply To-
cally at the Western Auto Supply
Co., or at b. b. Plowman insurance
office.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1936-11-26
+ H. Siegfried was a yakima

r. Siegfried was Yakima
,,,siness visitor Tuesday.
Miss Dayle Miller is i'll at her
home this week with a severe coio'
Miss Margaret Hawkins spent the
Holiday with relatives in Toppenlsh.
anon Mueller is slowly recover
M from an attack of neuritis.
mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Williams were
molla Walla and Waitsburg visit
ors Monday. ...-..
Miss Edith Stradford was a din
- ouest at the home of Glee Mil
title Billy Brace, who has been
.ario,,sly ill with the flu, is report
cd much improved.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Chambers and
,ar,ily of Ellensburg are visiting
friends here this weekend.
lester Larson of Coulee Dam IS
erpected to visit at the home OF his
PARENTS for Thanksgiving.
Mrs. Art Thrasher is working IN
tho Gascoigne g. Fyfe office dur
ing the illnesE OF Miss Gladys
speegle. gs.... ma
Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Brand are the
nroud parents of a seven pound
hov born Saturday morning at the
pasco hospital. The young lad has
been named John Edward.
The Hopitu Camp Fire Girls en-
tertained the Yokowish girls with a
thanksgiving party at the home OF
their guardian, Mrs. Kenneth Dur
ham wednesday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Brueggemel-
or and family of Walla Walla and
Miss Leona Pasche of Pasco were
thanksgiving dinner guests at the
Gus Neurnan home.
Cheko.a club met at the Wilmot
Gravenslund home Friday after
noon for one o'clock luncheon.
Mrs II. w. Whittemore won high
honors and Mrs. A. T. Belair low.
Mr.. and Mrs. Denny Blackstone,
Mr. and Mrs. Orville CULLEN and
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Matthews were
dinner guests at the Frances Koel-
ker home Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. v. r. Wilder and
three children were Thanksgiving
dinner guests at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. A. D. Stocking in East
Kennewick.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Joyce of Spokane
spent the weekend visiting at the
VIM. Blair home. Mr.. Joyce and
Mr.. Blair enjoyed goose hunt dur
ing the latters' visit here.
Miss Wilma Liston was pleasantly
surprised with bridal shower Civ
en- at the home of Mrs. Irwin Lis
ton Friday afternoon. A mock we'd
ding was special feature of en-
tertainment and Miss Liston receiv-
ed many useful gifts. Hostesses for
the afternoon were Mrs. Liston,
Mrs. Roger Records and Mrs. Alvin
vinson. There were about forty
ladies' present.
Alma Circle met Monday at the
home Of Mrs. Glenn FELTON, with a
one o'clock luncheon. Mrs. Mary
Reader won high bridge honors and
Mrs. E. S. Mcdonald low. Mrs. Read
er and Mrs. H. r. Love were guests
for the afternoon and Mrs. McKin-
ley Desgranges assisting hostess.
The next meeting will be held De-
cember 28 at the home of Mrs. Leo
Gorris with Mrs. VIM. Green, as
listing hostess.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1936-11-26

THIS BEING Thanksgiving Season
we now take this opportunity OF
thanking all our friends and GUS
toners for the business and coop
Grafton given US since we came TO
Kennewick last February. Duroch-
er's Bargain Store. 35c
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1936-11-26
ST. PAUL's MISSION

10 am. church school.
We have a thoroughly graded
school of religion. There is a
special class for adults. We are de-
string you to come and join us. !
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1936-11-26

Car0le LOnbards portrayal IN my Man Godfrey places
particular emphasis the second sUOrd of the title,
sUhile William Powell tries be neutral IN this
UniUe7sal comedy romance But soh0 could resist
CarOle's charm scken she applies a full nelson?
Showing the Kennewick Liberty Sunday and Monday
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1936-11-26
CHURCH OF THE 'NAZARENE
Charles W. Croft
Sunday school, 10 am.

Sunday school, 10 am.
Morning worship, IL am.
& Young peoples meeting, $50 pm.
Evening service, 1880.
Mid-week prayer meeting, We'd
nesday evening, 7:30, parsonage.
"A young peoples party with
Naomi Graves in charge of enter
tainment will be held Friday eve
ming, November q, in the Billy Mills
home in Hover.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18


 Property owners are required to clear their sidewalks before Q o. clock in the morning if the snow falls during the preceding night or within ( hours after the storm fl it comes during the day.
 The individual complaints ere re- ferred to the policeman on the par- tlcular beat from which they came, according to Superintendent Of Poe lice Joseph H. Mclean, who said this morning that the department had as much aB it could do to keep up with them. He said that in many cases the neglected walks were in front of property taken over by banks.
 List Oe Injured
 At both hospitals yesterday and this morning several persons were treated for injuries resulting from falls on slippery paveEaents.
 Most seriously injured was Miss Agnes EIorigan, of 106 Chestnut avenue. teacher at Maloney school who fell while on her way to NGAA0HA L%9tSA 04Ne aSe 0va &AA4NA% Q hospital this morning Miss Horigar was said to have passed Q flair" night. Her attending physician, pr. M. J. Lawlor, could not be reached for confirmation of Q report that she had sustained Q serious frac- ture.
 Others treated for injuries yester- day included Anthony Wasilewsky, S2, of S6 Summer street, taken to St. Mary's hospital with Q frac- tured right leg sustained in Q fall on orange street; Miss Appleby of 0A Edson street, treated ct St. Mary's for Q fractured right wrist: Robert 0alpin of 6i Hawkins street, treated for Q shoulder injury; Miss Eileen Murphy, eS Clearview street, injured ankle; Miss Anna Barber of Watertown, injured wrist: and Miss Margaret Sprague, Il 0ien Ridge street, injured right ankle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18
ALLO COMMITTED
 BY JUDGE HINCKS

Carmello Di0iovanni of Water bury turned out to Do John Alio of Hartford ct the session of the federal district court at New Haven yesterday, 50 John Alb was sen- fenced to jail for six months on . charge of operating an unlicensed still. And only Q month ago ct Hartford, DiGiovanni was sentence cd to 30 days in jail for transport ing alcohol.
 While Di Giovanni was in jail serving his term, federal agents were looking for him all oyer the state. He had three lawyers, but they apparently didn't known that DiGiovanni was Alb and vice versa,
 Yesterday, Didiovanui admitted his identity and was given the jail term. Judge Carroll 0. Hincks also imposed e fine of $500 but suspend- cd it's execution.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18
ar|kIet Elimination
 To Be Aired Tonight
.|nt, East Farm and Oak Street Residents to Voice Opinions on Idea at Board of Works Meeting

voice an opinion on tho proposal. Reluctant to proceed with the job without receiving some idea of the feeling of the residents in the sec- ton, the works board tabled tho matter until this evening.
 Several parklees have been Olim- mated in Waterbury in recent years co as Co cid traffic conditions. The largest job Of this kind done by the administration was the one inc volving Stanley park at the junc- ton Of East Main, North Elm, South Elm and Cole streets. The second largest was at the junction of East Main, Wolcott and Taylor streets Recently the works board ordered the unused watering trough, at Piedmont and Baldwin streets re- moved. Rotary traffic has been sub- stisuted for the parklets and the trough.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18

nRl procedure in ordering the |nntlon og pArkict situated in
 E|11Ie e An important street
 .1clIon win bo followed tonight
 meeting of tho board of works.
 Ieuts oE walnut East Farm, NN Oak street, and oe other thor
 lNyes in tho vicinity if they are
 satnd, wlll he given an oppcr- univ to voice their approval or .fflon to tho removal of tho |II|1l at the corner of walnut and |l Farm streets.
 Ordinarily the works board could d9T tho pagklet removed but Vug Frank Elayes ordered Q pubs M notice Issued inviting all per- ID in the vicinity to appear and E|Qo their opinions.
 Rotary Favored
 The move Co eliminate the park aNh started over month ago when E1N board received . letter from Q NNi0cnt in tho section stating that ffC nttie tri-cornered plot was no I0ngCe beautiful, because it bore no z|oNoPs in the summer, and constl- tNi1d . traffic hazard. The writer F&eoinmended the use of rctary fsAkflc aigns at tho intersection in- Ai lhe meeting of the works board DNo weeks ego nobody appeared to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18
$l5,OOO TRIAL
 HELD UP TODAY

Opening of the trial of the $l5,- 900 suit of William J. Hoard against Sears, Roehuck and %. was held up in the court of common pleas this morning when points of law were disputed by Attorney William W. Qager, defense counsel. The suit will be heard before Judge Miles McNiR and Q jury.
 Hoard is suing for injuries sus- tained when allegedly struck In the arm by a broken electric light bulb tossed from Q rear window of the Sears store while he was engaged in cleaning Q trash bin. The acci- dent took place June IS, 1885.
 Hoard claims that the injury caused him to lose control of the use of his left hand. He is represent- cd by Attorney Michael v. 5lans- field,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18

Meleski. They will be assisted by e committee of st. 6tan's girls including Wanda Gina, Marie Brovick, Betty Skoblicka, Frances Brovick and Helyn Me- leslxi.
 The boys basketball team re- snained idle the past week as no opponents could be found. The team will show in the near fu- turc against some of the strong est foes in the state.
 Two new members were ad- mitted to the club at the last barley. They are Edward Doles- ski and Walter Slig.
 In the bowling league the Diamonds are leading after the fourth week of competition. The teams werc recently in- creased from four to i've man i'm order Co accommodate other members wishing to bowl The teams bowl each Monday eve- ming at Geniot's ct s:S0 o'clock.
 The club rooms will be turn- ed over in the near future to the girls who will meet every Monday evening after which q social period will follow.
 Eddie Mrozlnshl failed te put in his appearance for Q sched- uled pinochle match with Phil Br0vick Thursday night. The boys believe it's . goed way Co retain 6 title when . cozm- petent chaIIenger looms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18
MARIE HOUCHTON
 SEEKING DIVORCE

Two wives filed petitions for di- vorce In superior court here today, one claiming cruelty and the other desertion.
 Anna Book Winterhalder seeks Q divorce from Paul Winterhalder on grounds of intolerable cruelty. She was married last July. She asks alimony and Q change of name.
 Marie Dugan Houghton charges desertion in her complaint against Raymond Houghton. They were married in 1924 and the alleged de- sertion took place In 1881.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18
YOUTH IS SENT
 TO REFO SCHOOL

Arraigned before Judge Joseph Talbot in juvenile court today 6 cole ored boy accused of having stolen articles from cars parked in the Me- Elligott parking station on East Main street was sentenced to the state reformatory ct Meriden. The boy was arrested Sunday night by Patrolman John Mcdonnell, who later recovered several articles stolen from automobiles. The arti. cles were returned to their owners.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18

lCcntinued from Page iJ ports told of an exchange of fire for hours between prisoners barri- caded in the jail and soldiers out. side.
 The Valencia prisoners surrender cd to-day after resisting for iS hours.
 Tn zaragoEa, the tension persisted and martial law was re-declared af- ter having been called otf for a short time.
 Martial law was declared ct Aii- cante when . group of over enthu- siastic left wing men, jubilant ct their election victory, marched to the refornatory and freed prison- CTS.
 General Strike
 The brief reign of martial law ct Zaragoza was the result of Q gen. eraI strike which caused business houses and cafes to close and re- moved street cars and taxicabs from the streets. There the situation was turbulent but no actual disorder was reported. After prisoners earlier yesterday broke furniture and threw food about in their joy ct the left wing election victory.
 At Cartagena prisoners uiutinied and set fire to their jail.
 At both Zaragoza and Cartagena left wing leaders interceded with leaders of their adherents and re- stored calm.
 4 mob ct Barcelona showed such ugly spirit that guards were with drawn from the streets to prevent bloodshed and the city councillors dismissed after the revolt of 1884, were recalled to take charge.
 There were many turbulent laalii- Sestations here. One man was killed and 25 were injured early in the day.
 The prospect now is for Q left wing government. Ofilcial calcula- tons were that the left wing coali- ton parties would have 230 seats in the Cortes. Q majority of one in Q total of 473 seats, with 90 seats for the popular actionists-the extreme right wing nnen--35 for centrists and 1l0 for other parties.
 Neither right wing nor left wing leaders accepted these figures. each side claiming greater representation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18
BLANCHE ABBOTT
 SUES FOR DIVORC

Charging intolerable cruelty, Blanche O. Abbott of this city today filed suit in superior court for Q de vorce from Frank Abbott of New Haven. She asks that her name be changed to Blanche Legendre.
 The marriage took place Dec. 23, 1916, and the alleged cruelty began in November. 1922. There are nc children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18
St. Stan s A.
 Newsettes

The annual dance of the St. Htan's A. A. will be held at Pulaski hall Saturday evening. At the regular meeting last Sat- tirday the following men were named to work: Steve Boroway, Tony Rembish, Vincent Chleb. Chester Mrozinski and Steve
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18
CARD PARTY

A card party given by the Ladies Aid society of et. Mary Magdalen's church, Oakville, will be held ct the parish hall Thursday night. Many from Waterbury and 0akville are expected to attend.
 Proceeds will be used for the bene- 1t of the church. Prizes will be awarded the winners in the various UnYineg
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18
Seven Injured In
 Falls On Sidewalks
Prominent School Teacher Among Victims Police < Threaten Arrests to Enforce City Ordinance

Actuated by the largest number of complaints yet received during the current winter police authorities today called public attention to the city ordinance requiring uroperty owners Co keep sidewalks M front of their property clear of ice and snow Complaints have been received by scores at police headquarters since Sunday night when
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18
DISC RECALLS HISTORY

Moscow (UP)--A metal disc cer- tifying the owners right to wear Q beard and issued by Peter the Great was unearthed by the Pskov State Museum. Peter. who sought to Eu- ropeanize Russia. decreed that ell Russians who wore boards must pay a tax.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18
Storm Forced All
 Schools 10 Close
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snow in existence in all parts of Waterbury faded in the face of this prediction.
 The mercury at midnight, last night, was 37 degrees above zero, according to the Democrats record. ing thermometer. At noon today it was % degrees above, represent. ing Q drop In temperature of l2 degrees within Q twelve-hour period.
 Drop Began Early Today
 The drop in the mercury began shortly after 3 o'clock this morn ing. At 3 o'clock it was 37 above. At 6 o'clock this morning it was 35 above and it was at the same level at Q o'clock. The drop became more speedy then. At 10 o'clock 1t was 8 degrees above and at n o'clock 1t was 3i above. The fastest drop of the l2-hour period came between II o'clock and noon with the mercury falling to 25 above.
 Connectciut Company officials at l2:s0 o'clock this noon reported ell it's buses running behind schedule and striving hard to make hilly streets. The New England Trans- portation Company and Short Line busses were also fighting through blinding snow early this afternoon to maintain schedules as good aS possible.
 schools Closed
 The school department officials decided ct II o'clock this morning that school sessions should not be held this afternoon and ordered the whistles blown.
 Superintendent of Streets Thomas ]. Fleming had close to 600 men on the job today shoveling out slush- filled catch basins and crosswaiks. Street department and Connecticut Company busses combined to keep main tiuroughfares open to traffic.
 Despite the thaw of the past few days, which was general ell over the Naugatuck valley, the Naugatnck river was only slightly above normal depth this morning. The Mad river was only up slightly also. Both rivers were reported to be fairly clear of floating ice.
 Cold Wave Coming
 The cold wave scheduled to hit the city is expected to bring added inconvenience and suffering to the people of Waterbury. Automobiles were stalled in many sections of the city and trolley cars were held up by automobiles caught in trolley
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18
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FAMILIES DRIVEN OUT

New Haven, Conn. Feb. ie-(UP) --vire starting in the cellar of two story frame dwelling today drove members of two families, including eight children. into the street. The house was destroyed. It was 0ccu- pied by Carmel DiNicola and AL phonso Muzzio. No enc was injured.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18
CHILDREN MISS DOG GUIDE

Chester, Pa. (Up) = Mickey, tho school children's watch dog, is dead. Tor i3 years, the shepherd, born without . pedigree, acted as an es- cort for pupils crossing Q street near their school. old age caused Mickey,s death. .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18

sixteen-year-old Kathleen Mc- Carthy hes been sentenced to % months ia pris0n for attempting Co burn the Butler Arms hotel ct Wn- tervilIe, Irish Free State. fires hav- Ing been lighted in Ave bedrooms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18

rails. Special trouble on the buses was being experienced on the Cooke street, walnut and Highland avenue routes.
 New England Weather
 Boston, Feb. le--(UPl--Eair and colder weather tomorrow was pre- dicted today to halt the thaw. rain and fog that has reduced nearly i4 inches of snow to siush during the past 4B hours. Highway workers have succeeded In draining most of the streets inundated yesterday, but walking conditions remained the worst of the year, commuters wad- ing through foot-deep puddles er- route to work. One death in Boston was attributed to weather condi- tions. William D. ONeil of Dorces- ter was found dead in a snowbank in South Boston yesterday. Police said he collapsed of exertion from walking through slush and snow.
 Schools were closed all day yeS- terday in scores of Massachusetts cities and towns. Snow weighted with water crashed in several roofs in Boston. Weather ofacials mini- mixed reports of a new flood threat in northern New England. There has been no sign of rising rivers, they reported. At sec, heavy fog slowed shipping to virtual stand- still last night.
 Conn. Weather
 Hartford. Conn, Feb. ie-(UP)-- Another cold wave was due to ar- rive during the night. sending the mercury down to near zero. accord- ing to the weatherman.
 The low temperature of 30 degrees this morning was due to Q gradual drop during the day and night, re- Baltiug in Q freeze-up of the rain and siush now covering the streets and highways of the state.
 An all night rain turned into snow early today and was whipped by q strong wind. The snow was ''mak- ing'' and was of Q line. lasting type which did not melt as 1t struck the wet pavements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18
FISHERMEN ASHORE

Hampton Beach, N. H., Feb IS = (UP)-Nineteen chilled and bedrag- gled fishermen waded out of the surf here today after abandoning their stranded schooner and wan. dering in pea-soup fog for 10 hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18

Attorney vincent Miller entered Waterbury hospital yesterday es . patient, suffering from . severe attack of grippe. His illness came as he was slated Co try several cases in the local courts.
 He was advised to enter the hospital by pr. H. ,. COrbett, who is attending him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18
LEFT WING WILL
 RULE IN SPAIN

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