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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-18

Just as the "De:nocrat" was going
to press it was learned that Mr. Ar
thur Merrill died last night Thurs
day. following a stroke of paralysis.
Further details IT his death will be
published next week.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-18
MISSIONARY MEETING TO
BE- Held IN PARKSLEY

The Fourth Quarterly meeting of
the Lower Peninsula District Women's
Missionary Work will be held in Parks
ley, Va, on Tuesday, March 1st, the
first session to open in the M. P.
Church at 1920 A. M.
Guest speakers will be the Rev. and
Mrs. Horace Williams, returned mis-
si0naries from China.
Pocomoke will be we'll represented
at the meeting.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-18

as bridges which lead from mud and
mire into pastures green. The dance
goes on and on and the people pay for
the music. what fools we mortals
bel"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-03-03

What about your capital invest
ment in government? II you pay
500 per year in taxes and that is
a low per capita for this state-your
investment as percent is $500.
Twenty-Five hundred dollars Is the
price of q small home; 1t is more
than the cost of tractor and COM
plete set of tilling equipment; it Is
the price Of two or three automo-
biles; it is the cost of q new barn or
a herd of dairy cattle, or it might be
a college education for your child
rem. Citizens should be willing to
devote as much attention to their
investment in government as they
do to their investment In more tan
gible things. If you give government
the attention you give your home,
your cows or your equipment, you'll
have good government. If you put
your government investment In the
hands of the incompetent, you'll
have bad government. It's your in
vestment and your government.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-03-03
A BETTER START

a BETTER START .EE .-
Insofar as the elements are con-
cerned, the present year got away
to a much happier start than the
last one, and the natural hope Is
now that 1t continue uninterrupted.
Citizens Of Kennewick recall that
the distressing floods of last year,
and the widespread suffering that
was going on in many sections of
the country along about this time.
Many predicted that many places
hardest. hit would never recover
from their tremendous loss. But to-
day, year later. the sun again
shines bright in old homes restored,
or new ones that have replaced
those swept away. All of which goes
to prove that time is a great heal
er, and that the American people
trusting in the same agency which
caused them suffering to likewise
restore them to Joy, will always
find a way out of such visitations.
Other disasters will come, of course.
But it's still a poor idea to cross
bridges before getting to them. It's
still best to be thankful for today's
sunshine and today's smiles-and
to stand ready to help the other
fellow, as he will be ready to help
you, when the clouds do come.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-03-03
FINLEY

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Benz
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Jacoc
ed to Yakima Friday nignt. .,
Mr.. and Mrs. O. w. Helpx
Weston visited over the ~
with MIR. and Mrs. Harry - =
Harvey briggs from san ,. :,
cisco, who has been v'S'n rs
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. sam -
left Sunday for Neppel 70 W.
brother. ..,,s
Miss Leah kirkpatrick vss =
her home in Latah over 'ne
end. roops
Mrs. Lula cresswell from i J, &
ish was a weekend guess =
Eudora johnson. Mrs. ~
made her home in Finley ss
past several years, but NV
Toppenish last fall. orS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Faudree,
Palmer and Hilger Hedssl0',,n r
at the state game farm brsA
birds over the weekend
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-03-03
BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN
M. G. Kauth, Pastor
3rd and Benton st.

Divine services Sunday at Gas
and IL am.
Sunday school at 10 am.
During the Lenten Season, begin
ming with next Sunday, regular
Lenten services will be conducted
every Sunday evening at 8 pm.
Walther League meets for Bible
Class Thursday evenings at 8 pm
The Christian Fellowship League
will meet Monday evening at 8 pm
You are welcome at these meetings
A broadcasting system has been
installed whereby Ed Neuman rend-
ers pipe organ selections during the
church services. [.-..t
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-03-03

A wave of reform has apparent
ly struck our much publicized me-
tropolis. At the primary election
the voters overwhelmingly rejected
the American Federation of Labor
candidate and gave the G. I. O.
candidate scarcely half the votes
polled for Langlie, who ran on a
platform calling for impartial law
enforcement and a balanced budget.
If the reform continues on March
9th. Seattle is probably on her way
out of a lot Of troubles.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-03-03

Sunday, March 9Th, 1898. Church
school at $50. Glasses for all ages
from beginners to adults. Most
children look forward to Sunday
school. We ask the cooperation OF
the parents so that the children may
be regular In their attendance and
we welcome the parents to the Sum
day school.
Morning worship at IL am.
Special music by our large choir.
Increasing attendance each Sunday
Is making our church attendance
campaign success.
Epworth League for high school
students at $50.
The Fireside Hour" at 7:30 pm
is proving interesting and profit
able. Come and enjoy this informal
hour Of singing and homelike ser
vice.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-03-03
FIRST BAPTIST
r. B. Holden, pastor
Corner First and Wash. st.

March to church in March.
Unified morning services.
1890 worship service. ..-...
II Message by the pastor. THE
Well is Deep" Communion.
1880 Bible study in classes.
B. Y. p. u. $50. Il. r..
1880 Evening gospel service.
where faith sees Christ"
Wednesday evening at 1880. Pray
er and Bible study. Open to all who
care to come.
We are hoping for q hundred per-
cent attendance of resident members
this month of March. Attendance
will be recorded.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-03-03
At the Churches
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL
Chas. p. Sebold, Pastor
Felix ]. Schrag, Associate
PaSco, WaShinRton

On Sunday morning, March s,
Rev. Sebold will begin his Lenten
Series Of Sermons, entitled 1.-THE
Vision Of Christ" The series viii
seek to provide fresh spiritual dy-
manic that comes only through con-
tact with Jesus.
The sermon topic for Sunday
morning will be "The Call Of
Christ" This will deal with the call
to Discipleship throughout the ages.
The Voice of the Master came to
those who were willing to listen
while they were at their work and
the voice came to them in devious
tones. Sometimes it was the soft,
gentle voice Of friendship and some
times the strong voice Of friendship
and sometimes the strong voice Of
disapproval. To all who heard, that
voice meant new life and determine
alton.
Special music will be provided by
the sextette. We invite you to these
Lenten Sunday services.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-03-03

Nineteen counties in this state will
pay over one-haf million dollars in
taxes in 1893 for the support Of Pub
lie Utility Districts. Taxpayers In
these counties should watch closely
the results of this expenditure.
There should be some tangible re-
turn from the expenditure Of this
sum. II you do not get an adequate
return for your money you can see
that the tax is not repeated at bud
get making time this year.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-03-03
Chief Justices Anniversary

Washington, d. c.. Charles
Evans Hughes celebrates this year
his eighth anniversary as Chief JUS
tice Of the Supreme Court. Since
his appointment in 1890 by Presi-
dent Hoover, the 75-year-old jurist
has not missed a day from his du-
ties because of illness.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-03-03
Get there early while the choice is wide
fine cars now offered at roek-boffom prices

This National Used Car Exchange
Week gives you great opportunity to
OWN A BETTER CAR for small invest
ment. Automobile dealers cooperating
in this big sale have fine selection of
used cars - and prices are far below
those of several months ago. s@
Many are 1887, IS and '3S models -
backed by the finest of dealer suaran-
tees. All have thousands of miles of
6rst-class unused transportation in them.
And the "6rst-class" transportation of
these modern cars represents satisfac.
ton which the owners of older cars can
hardly imagine. Beautiful, modern styl-
ing more comfortable ride - more
room for you and your luggage - finer,
,oNsoRED ~ THE AUTOMOBILE DEALERS
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-03-03
PILGRIM TABERNACLE
Kennewick Ave. and lone st.
Elmer Storm, Pastor

Sunday school, 9:45 am.
Jesse Grimshaw, superintendent
Morning worship, II Am.
Young peoples meeting, $50 pm
Evangelistic service, 7:30 pm.
Prayer meeting Wednesday eve
ming, 7:30 pm.
Come and enjoy these services
with us and you will come again.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-03-03

FINLEY

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Masters OF
Kennewick were visitors in Finley
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Benson spent
the weekend in Sunnyside visiting
Mrs. Benson's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Grain.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. r. Jakey and two
children of Yakima spent the week
end with Mrs. Jakey's parents, Rev.
and Mrs. Hornibrook. Other guests
at the Hornibrok home Sunday were
Rev. and Mrs. Attenborough Of
Kennewick and their neice, Miss
Rhodes.
Mrs. Harry Benson and Mrs. Dan
Gerber have been i'll the past few
days with the flu.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-03-03
ASSEMBLY OF GOD
G. v. Shattuck, pastor
Townsend Hall

Sunday school at Gas.
Preaching at IL. .-
Evening service, 7:30. -. ~
Mid-week services Wednesday eve
ming at 7:3O.
These are full-gospel services to
which everyone is invited.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-03-03
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
Charles w. Croft

Sunday school at 10 am.
Morning worship at IL. Evang-
elists Richard s. Taylor and Robert
Harding in special singing and
preaching.
Young peoples meeting. Gas pm,
the evangelists.
Evening evangelistic service, 7:30.
Revival meetings will continue
each evening at 7:30. Come.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-03-03
THE READ AMERICA

THE READ AMERICA
While complete figures gathered
In the recent nationwide unemploy-
ment census have not yet furnished
to the public, it will be of great in
terest to everyone around Kenne-
wick to learn one particular point
In connection with 1t. That is that
those figures which have so far
been made available show that more
than 80 percent Of the approximate
ly registered as out Of employment
are residents Of cities in excess Of
5000 population.
Small-town America, where about
one-third Of the nations popula-
ton lives in hamlets, villages and
small towns, is and always has been
the last section of the nation to feel
a lack of jobs. Even the rural areas,
because of idle farm labor, show a
higher percentage Of unemployment
than the small towns. Approx
mately Is percent of unemployable
men and women in the United
States were without jobs as Of last
December I. But the percentage Of
idle in srnall-town America does
not run nearly so high, in fact, it
probably does not exceed eight per-
ment.
The small towns, the villages and
the hamlets of this country are for
tunate in more ways than one. Life
may not have as many high spots in
such places as it offers in the big
and over-crowded cities, but neith-
er does it have so many low ones.
Men and women follow the even
tenor of their ways in the small
towns, the hamlets and the villages,
and a far greater degree Of peace
and contentment, as well as COM
fort and well-being, is the result.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-03-03
FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERAN
Rev. Carl e. L. Lucky, Pastor
Second and Auburn

First Sunday in Lent.
Sunday school at 1918.
Divine Services at 11:15.
Theme: How Jesus Overcame
Temptation" The confirmands
will hereafter meet on Wednesdays
at 400 instead of on Saturdays.
Ladies' Aid Needle meeting at the
church on March 4th (Friday).
Make the most of the Lenten sea-
son by attending church regularly.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-03-03
SCHOOL ELECTION

The issue in Saturdays school
election was definitely made by Mr..
Days announcement of candidacy
last week, although some influence
will be registered relative to Mr..
Days residence. No small number
of patrons in the district feel that
the upper end of the district as well
as the lower end should have repre-
sentation on the school board. The
idea seems reasonable, particularly
so since all three members during
the past couple Of years have been
from within the city limits.
However, there are some things
which the voters should keep in
mind, we think. Regardless of the
feeling concerning Mr.. Blacks adj
ministration Of the school proper,
this community owes Mr.. Black a
debt of gratitude which will be diff
ficult to repay. In our opinion no
other citizen in the community
could have procured for the dis
trict as fine and large new school
plant as Mr.. Black has, at so small
q cost.
The district was badly in need Of a
new schol building that is admit
ted. Further, a building any where
near adequate would have cost the
district at least twice as much as
the present federal aid project has
cost local taxpayers, and the ia
.cilities would probably have been
about half the size Of the present
ones. -se s.sgsr<r rsse
Kennewick now has school facili-
ties equal any town Of comparable
size In the state and at q cost to
the district Of certainly less than
half other districts less fortunate
have been required to pay. The
same thing holds good about the
fine playfield, which will now in
clude the four concrete tennis
courts. go
Then, another thing. Just re-
member back, those patrons who
have lived in the district long
enough to remember the admins
trations Of three or four Of our past
superintendent, and compare the
present administration Of school at
fairs with those we have had in the
past. In spite of minor differences.
we think our school system has been
conducted in manner above the
average. These are things to keep
in mind when casting your ballots
at Saturdays election.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-03-03
CROPS AND THE MOON

There's one thing you doubtless
have heard q lot of argument about,
and which nobody has probably
been able to explain to you satisfac-
torily, and that is what effect, II
any, the moon really has on farm
crops and garden vegetables. A lot
of successful gardeners would no
more plant cucumbers or peas when
the "signs" are wrong than they'd
chase a polecat in their Sunday
suit. Yet agricultural college ex-
perts argue that it is all bunk and
superstition. They say the moon
doesn't affect plant life.
Despite their contention, how
ever, there are still good many
people living right around Kenne-
wick, who are not willing to agree
that these scientific gentlemen are
right. They say that If the moon
can jerk the ocean around and cause
tides to ebb and flow, 1t can cut
some figure in vegetable growth.
They've seen cucumbers run to vine
and potatoes refuse to sprout. or to
bear decent sized potatoes II they
did sprout, because they were not
planted according to the moon.
It is an old question, but 1t has
never been explained. Science and
the farmer work fairly well togeth-
er in q lot Of things, but when it
comes to this thing Of the moon fig
uring in plant life, they simply can
not agree. That is why It Is still,
as 1t always has been, an interest
ing subject and one you can stir up
an argument with as easily as you
can by talking politics. Try 1t on
the next farmer or gardenmaker
you meet and see for yourself.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-03-03

Hitler's speech Of February Goth.
in which he served notice on the
world, especially England, that he
intends to get back Germany's lost
colonial empire, made q great splash
in the headlines-but it didn't come
as any surprise to those In touch
with foreign affairs.
Colonial expansion has long been
the ex-housepainter's most persist
ent ambition land along with It he
wants expansion of German influ-
ence on the continent. And the fact
Of the matter is, though diplomats
have prettier words for 1t, that Ger
many has lately conquered q new
territory. That territory Is Austria.
The recent deal between Hitler and
the Austrian Chancellor, Kurt
Schuschnigg, whereby the banned
nazi movement has been made legal
in Austria, and the Austrian cabinet
has been reorganized with pro-nazis
In the important seats, was q Ger
man victory Of the first Importance.
Most important Of all recent
events perhaps, Is the cabinet
trouble In England. Eden. the ideal
list. who supported Halle selassie
against Italy, who attempted to re-
vive the waning power Of the
League, and who hates the dictator
ships, has resigned. He could no
longer 60 along with Prime Minister
Chamberlain's peace at any price"
policy Of making concessions to Ger
many and Italy.
This Is described as the gravest
cabinet crisis In England since
1914. Eden has tremendous fol-
lowing in England. and his resig-
nation has made the position Of the
Chamberlain government definitely
shaky.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-03-03

Miss Adell Slaybaugh Is spend'
the week visiting her grandu6s
Mrs. Carl Slaybaugh.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jewel Slaybaup :
Tuesday to spend q few dF
Spokane and Seattle.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. lmlay "
walla walla and Mr.. and MA v
Evans were dinner guests Ct m'
l.. Evans home Sunday.
Mrs. Lulu Hampton is via@
the home of her daughter, hn "
Olson in Moscow, Idaho.
MIR. and Mrs. j. E. CocnI
turned from Yakima TUESDAY
Mrs. Charles McFadden hs >
substituting in the Finley r
for Miss Leila Kirkpatrick, WV
Ill.
AL Ross from Finley csllN
friends In Hover Tuesday. !.
Reverend Croft and fanny - =
Kennewick called on frien@ 10 I
yer Monday.
Word has been received tm
and Mrs. Joe Ely Of Yakima ~ I.
parents of a nine pound :" =
February twenty-first. :. 4.
The Hover-Finley Benem y
will meet March 8 at 8 ocM
the Hover schoolhouse. a 49,
will be given by the Hover W."
club. -
Leslie Moe has resumed WV
the railroad at Yellepit.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-03-03

Locust Grove Grange Will meet
Saturday, March at the hall. The
members Of the Highlands grange
will be our guests for the evening
when the local degree team will put
on the work for some new Highland
Grange members.
Mrs. r. r Wooden underwent q
major operation at the General Hos
pital in walla walla Tuesday and
is reported improving satisfactorily.
Mrs. John Wooden entertained
with a birthday party honoring her
small son, Rays birthday Friday.
Among the guests were Mrs. Budd
Larkin and two children.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. s.. Thorne OF
Pendleton were weekend guests at
the home Of their daughter, Mrs.
John Owens.
Miss Lynette Heberlein Is suffer-
ing from an attack Of appendicitis
after spending q few days at the
Pasco hospital, was taken to the
home Of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
M. v. Heberlein.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Bodell Of Yak
lima were Sunday visitors at the
Dennis and Larkin homes.
Neil Simmelink is suffering from
q badly sprained ankle received
when he fell from q ladder In the
barn on the Simmelink ranch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lynn Beightol of
Walla Walla were Friday visitors at
the J. w. Root home.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. K. Stafford re-
turned Tuesday from a few days
visit In Seattle.
Bill Kratzer is suffering from a
bad case of the hives.
Donald Larkin was Friday and
Saturday visitor at the Sam Foraker
home. .Hs|
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Root were
Walla Walla visitors Monday and
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyle Simmelink
were Friday visitors at the r. E.
Larkin home. a
Mrs. Chester Quillan has been
seriously i'll at the home of her son,
Oroville, in town. 4
Mrs. Chester washburn was Sat-
urday visitor at the Wrinkle home.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-03-03
UNITY CLASS

Regular meetings Of the Unity
Class viii be held each Monday
afternoon ct 2:30 pm. In the ban
quet room Of the Arrow Grill with
the exception Of the fourth Nom
day In the month when the meeting
u called for 3 O'Clock. All inter.
ested In the movement are cordially
invited to attend.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-03-03
Ladies Attend
County Council

LOCUST GROvE-Twelve ladies
of the Locust Grove Home Circle
attended the meeting at the Owens
home Friday. Miss Steiner gave q
very interesting discussion on art
in Arrangements In the Home"
which was much appreciated by the
members. The County Council Of
Women's Clubs was discussed. The
Locust Grove president, Mrs. Irene
Stafford and Mrs. Dorothy Simme-
link will attend the council meeting
at Benton City Thursday. Mrs. M.
Simmelink, who is Benton County
Council President, will also attend
this meeting.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-03-03

FNLEY-HOVER
8. e. Hornibrook, pastor
Preaching at Finley Sunday at
IL O'Clock.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-03-03

Home Benefit OuI|
Hears Book RevieV|

HOVER-Women's Home Bu
fit club held an all-day meeting 4
Thursday with Mrs. Frank hns|
que as hostess. Mrs. Howard ~
gave q very interesting rcuN I
the book North to the Orient \
Ann Lindberg. Miss Helen ssSf
gave a splendid demonstraha !
the art value Of home furnifhfi|
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-03-03

more powerful engines - better ss
mileage - better brakes - bigger tires
dozens of improvements INTRODUCED
since your old car was built.
Now's the time to make the switch,
while you have more to trade and less
to pay. Your present car may cover hs
down-payment-balance on easy terms
If you have no car to trade, you can still
take advantage of the low down.psy.
ments and easy terms during this SALE
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-03-03

Kennewck Wash, under Of March 3 sp
The Washington times., 1938-02-09
AFL JOINS WAR
ON CAPITAL TAX

MIAMI, Fla, Feb. 9 Q.N.SO.
Members of the executive council
of the American Federation of
Labor were headed for other cities
today, having concluded their win
ter meeting here by calling upon
Congress to either repeal or draS-
tically modify the undiStributed
profits and the capital gains tax.
The council Suggested" that
the taxes be repealed as a step
toward restoring public confidence,
and as a spur to cooperation be-
tween industry and workers.
The federation arso called on
the Government to provide ade-
quate funds ito supply a neces-
sary amount of relief for the un-
employed" The Federation de-
clared the Govern ment is
Obliged" to increase relief expen'
ditureS rather than retrench.
The Washington times., 1938-02-09
Musician Admits
Hitting Mrs. Nielsen
In Drunken Quarrel
BLOw Caused Death After Wild Party, Police
Charge at Arr1ignn1ent

NEW YORK, Feb QNS) ).-Without fear remorse Will
liam LOTUS stood in the white glare of foodghts at the police
lineup today admitted he caused the death of vvacou
Mrs. Harriet Brown Nielsen by hitting her with his fist at the
climax of wild drinking bout.