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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-01-19
TAKING GASOLINE

Every motorist in Kennewick has
helped to pay the gasoline tax for
this year just past which amounts
to the billion dollar mark. This fig
ure can be more readily understood
when 1t IS stated as that amount of
money greater than the total wages
paid workers in all the factories
where automobiles and their parts
are manufactured. The gasoline tax
and the automobile factory comes
from the pocket Of you, the motorist.
The Automobile Manufactures As
ISOLATION states. thigh gasoline taxes
definitely appear to be retardant
to sales Of new automobiles. But
from our personal knowledge, the
average man who buys an automo-
bile, or who doesn't buy one, does
not consider the gasoline tax as
much as he considers the original
investment and whether he IS fin.
ancially able to make down pay-
ment or II the up-keep and repair
WILL be too much on the pocketbook.
We are also informed that the Am.
erican farm is absorbing more gaso-
line than ever before. The farms of
the o. s. are powered. by oil instead
OF oats. The farm tractor and 9TH
er motor-driven farm machines
have proven their value to increase
numbers. Farmers have greatly
multiplied their consumption OF
gasoline both for the, use Of the
pleasure car and labor machines.
You have shared in this billion dol
lar tax.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-01-19
Highlands

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Christen-
sen are leaving today (Thurs.) for
a few days visit with relatives in
Seattle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Brownell of
Seattle were weekend guests at
the home Of Mrs. Brownell's par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Del Bergen and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shay vermillion
and two children, Phyllis and
George, Of Hussar, Alberta, Canada,
are guests this week at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Paulsen.
Mr.. Vermillion is a brother of Mrs.
Paulsen.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-01-19

Reuben Gest, that filling stations
keep gas in tank underground, and
the cash register right out in the
open"
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Have you ever stopped to notice
how many Of the really big Jobs are
held by fellows whose neighbors
said, when they were kids, they
would never amount to much?
= = =
The average honeymoon ceases
when they get together to try and
balance their budget. .. -. e.
= = =
E. Silliman was overheard to ask
what has become of the preacher
who thought he had to yell at the
top of his voice In order to put the
fear of God into his congregations
= = =
Upon looking over the gifts of
the modern girl" says II. Vibber lit
Is safe to give her anything you'd
give man for Christmas, even to a
shaving set"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-01-19

that this Is new money, earned
elsewhere and spent with Washing-
ton people. Only tourists leave this
kind Of money.
The $S3.000,0o0 they spent here
Will go long ways toward paying
our Oils, taxes, social security OBJ
legations and other expenses.
We should urge the state legisla-
ture to appropriate q sufficient sum
Tor rhe washington State Progress
commission to continue and expand
It's publicity campaign for more
tourists.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-01-19
PICK ED UP
AROUND TOWN

G. L. Powell says the value of any
liberal government really depends
on what it is liberal with.
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"A country town Is a place where
the grocer never collects from the
best families" asserts q Kennewick
merchants, because he's afraid he'll
insult them and lose their trade"
y - =
Women who refuse to have birth
days. should give them to small boys
who can always find use for them.
= = =
How strange It Is" remarked
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-01-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Marty Abkin -,
small daughter. Glenda Rae J,
Horse Heaven, were Sunday e,.' Y
ing guests Of Mr., and Mrs w.,
lace Lane. Little Glenda was o m@'
painfully burned on the hands s Gu
urday when She was PLAYING ~.
accidently slipped and fell aga,s. o
a hot heater.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Bishop ~,
family were guests Monday evaI u
ing at the home OF Mr.. and M.
Wallace Lane. n
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-01-19
END TAGRANT
DEMAGOGUERY

A we'll known economist, in 6
forecast of 1899 business prospects
states that one highly encouraging
element is the apparent lessening o.
political business batting"
It is true that business as whole
has been accorded less abuse of late
due largely to the result of the No
vember elections, in which num-
Der of extremists and radicals OF
both parties were retired from office
by their disguised constituents. But
business very real and justified fear
of political persecution remains a
dominant factor in current domestic
affairs. There Is still a Sizable
school of small-bore politicians
most of whom never operated a pro-
ductive business in their lives, and
whose livelihood for years has been
contributed by the taxpayers-
whose principal delight is to attack
those private industries which pro-
vide the nations jobs, taxes and OPP
portunities, and keep the country q
going concern. The banks, the util-
tiles, the large retail systems, out
standing manufaturers-the are
but few of the great industries, the
cornerstone of our national econ
omy, which have been the butt of
vicious and unfounded attacks by
vote-seekers.
Business isn't perfect. If business
breaks the law, it should be punish
ed. IF there are abuses in business,
legislation can be framed to cor
rect and prevent them. But seize
that the occasional industry or busi-
nessman, who is justly subject to
and claim that this is rep
resentative Of all business, IS the
most fragrant kind Of demagoguery.
It Is the kind Of demagoguery which
drives money into hiding, which
creates unemployment and lack OF
and which prolongs de-
preston. It is becoming evident that |
the publuic Is getting fed up on this
lind Of cheap craftsmanship"
It remains to be seen what atti-
Jude the current congress will take
coward business. II it is fair and
attitude, the country
will go back.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-01-19
ECONOMIC H1GHLIGHrs


The appointment of Felix Frank.
furter to the Supreme Court was re-
ceived with almost unanimous ap.
prevail. In conservative circles, the
feeling seems to be that you car
thoroughly disagree with many OF
all Of DIR. Frankfurter's social and
economic theorie-but that there
can be no question Of his ability,
experience and integrity. He Is thus
regarded as a fit successor to the
late great Justice Benjamin Car
dozo.
The appointment Of Harry Hop
kins to the Commerce Secretaryship
and Of Frank Murphy to the Attor-
ney-Generalship fall into very
different category. Both Of these
men have been the centers Of vio-
lent political typhoons. Both have
their legions of embattled support
ers and opponents. Both have been
long identified with partisan poll
tics. It was thus to be expected that
there would be strong opposition to
their being seated In the Cabinet.
And 1t was also to be expected that
seasoned political observers saw In
these appointments, a political move
OF potentially great importance.
These Observers have come to the
view that the President is tending to
believe that II he sought q third
term nomination It would disrupt
the party, and make q Republican
victory. In 1910 inevitable. There
fore, 1t Is reasoned, he Is preparing
to force upon the next Democratic
convention q candidate Of his own
choice. And Hopkins and Murphy.
50 the story goes, are the men he
has his eyes upon. From the New
Deal point Of view their records are
100 percent perfect. They thorough
~ share the Presidents PHILOSOPHY
OF government. And they are ener-
getic and ambitious.
So far 50 good. But there Is a
strong wing Of the Democratic par.
ty, led by the Southerns, who are
openly working to prevent New Deal
domination Of the next convention.
They want the party to take a
STRONG swing to the right. And to
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-01-19

The $83. 000, 900 left here by tour
lists the past year represents q tire.
mendous investment.
It Is generally known that the
this money eventually reaches every
one OF US as It passes from hand to
nand. Every merchant, business
man and laborer profits from this
extra money.
What IS not always realised Is
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-01-19

Showers Of confetti rice and ,o,.
petals We're thrown over the psS
Richard Batterbury vicar !,
ScremerSton England and his b,,s.
In reply TO the ban which he 4,
posed recently on this form !,
greeting newlyweds.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-01-19

Ashforby, England, is mourning
the loss Of its thousand-year-old
Saxon market cross, which was
smashed to pieces by q truck.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-01-19

League football in Britain is en-
ployng directly 10000 people this
season and finding work indirectly
for many thousand more.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-01-19
InspiratiOnal

Justice between men or between
nations can only be achieved thru
understanding and good will.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-01-19

them, Hopkins and Murphy are an
athena. They would like some man
such as Secretary Hull to lead them
in 1940-but his advancing age is q
bad factor. They admire Governor
Lehman Of New York, whom even
the Republicans concede to be a
firSt-rate statesman-but the fact
that he is Jewish, in the view of
some, would make his selection in
advisable. Furthermore, they feel
that the candidate should come
from the great farm belt, which
holds the balance Of power In any
election.
AS a result, seasoned political ex-
perts are saying that when the
time comes, the candidate who will
go to the convention with the
strongest backing is likely to be
Bennett Clark of Missouri, son of
the late Champ Clark, the famous
Speaker Of the House. He is young,
and an excellent orator. His views
appeal to such Democratic conserv-
atives as Mr.. Garner, and his SEN
ate record is one of independence.
AT the same time, he has not act
lively fought the New Deal in most
matters, tho his choice would not be
slap at Mr.. Roosevelt.
The Republicans are also casting
around for candidate. And here
again, many think, the man is like
ly to come from the Senate, in the
form Of Robert Taft Of Ohio, son of
the late President and Chief Jus
tice. Last election Mr.. Taft decis-
lively defeated the strong, New Deal
backed Senator Bulkey. His brief
political record has been disting.
lished. He has no unfortunate past
connections. And he comes from q |
Key state.
So keep your eyes on these men.
The build-up has been started. And
heres a good chance you will be
1oting for one of them for Presi-
lent at the end Of next year.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-01-19

In England and France observers
find a growing belief that the
Munich settlement was a tragic mis-
take. Even Mr.. Chamberlain has
taken q stronger note toward Ger
many. And there IS sound reason
for that: Trade.
Sen-sufficiency Is Hitler's dream
Ia Germany which can live in COM
fort and plenty without relying on
any other power. And self-suffic-
tency IS what Hitler is achieving
with amazing speed. The small ma
tons Of Central Europe are coming
more and more within the German
orbit. Hitler uses any tools at his
command to get the result he wants
threats, economic brides
and no small nation can afford to
hold out against the desires of the
master Of Europe" AS Dewitt Mac
kenzie, an AP expert, writes. 'The
smashing Of Czechoslovakia, and
Frances abdication of her influence.
have enabled Hitler to impose q
control under which these compare
lively small countries laence6orth
Will not live for themselves but for
the benefit Of the fatherland."
Thus does the balance Of power
shift. It means that billions In
trade will be lost to other powers.
It means that Hitler is gradually
building German dov,,i,o%oa
pire exceeding even the dreams OF
Bismark. And finally, it means that
the outlook for Democracy in Eur
ope was never blacker. Some experts
feel It to be inevitable that France
Will eventually succumb, and be-
comb q totalitarian state, more or
less on the Fascist model.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-01-19
CARE FOR THE BIRDS

IN the winter 1t IS up to man to
iced the birds Of the air. There are
many OF them which come and 70.
OUT there are good many Of these
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-06-30
RICE SAVES LIFE
OF A NEGRO FEUDIST

Details of a shotgun potting party
at Sedgefield, negro section near Sud-
lersville, were ironed out by Police
Justice J. Elmer Anthony in Police
Court on Monday of last week when
Clarence Smith, 25-year-old negro,
was fined $25 and costs and sentenced
to thirty days in Jail for assault on
Elwood Brown 35,, with shotgun.
According to reports, Brown had or
dered the younger negro to keep a
way from his home. When he next
found Smith there Brown got his shot
gun and fired couple of harmless
blasts. The younger negro ran over
to the farm of Herbert Willis, where
he was employed, took shotgun, wait
ed for Brown and riced the latter with
two shots. AS it happened Mr.. Willis
had loaded the shot gun for use a.
gainst dogs molesting his poultry.
Not wishing to kill any neighbor's
dog Mr.. Willis had substituted fire
for balls and Brown escaped with a
singing when Smith turned the gun
on MIN.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-06-30
FROM OUR
EXCHANGES
MILFORD ROTARIANS
SPONSOR PLAYGROUND

The opening CT the Milford Play
ground, scheduled for Monday of this
week, was postponed until Tuesday
because of inclement weather. The
clear, warm morning of that day
however brought out throng of chill
dren, ranging in age from six to four
teen to enjoy the facilities of the play
ground under the direction of Herbert
L. Elliott, physical education instruc-
tor and coach of the Milford schools,
and his assistants, Ruth Anne Tease
and Florence Pearce. Total enroll
ment on opening day was 100 chill
dren.
This worthwhile project has been
made possible through the efforts OF
the Milford Rotary Club and several
civic-minded individuals Of the town.
The Rotary committee, consisting OF
r. A. Derrickson, chairman; Irving
Burton, c. v. Wilkerson, Jay Pierce
and Roscoe Galloway, has approved
the following regulations for the con-
duct of the playground.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-06-30
MONKEYS HOLD INTEREST
OF KENT WOMEN

Twenty-seven from Kent county at
tended the Rural Woman's Short
Course at University Of Maryland,
College Park, on June IL. There were
three women in the graduating class
from Kent County: Mrs. Howard
Toulson, Mrs. Baynard Harper and
Mrs. Ben Robinson, who was president
of the 1889 class of 80 women.
It was a very spectacular sight,
when many gray-haired ladies march
ed up for their certificates. Some of
these women have been attending the
Shore Course for seventeen years and
deserve lot Of credit for learning to
be better homemakers. On the last
day seven hundred attended tour of
Washington in buses, ending at Stone
Creek Park for a picnic supper.
But the most interesting event of
this trip for two Kent county wo-
men were the monkeys in the park.
While 698 women waited in the hot
sun these two women were found
calmly watching the monkeys. The
trip back was finally resumed. Kent
county expects larger quota of dele
gates next June.
Interest in the monkeys sprang
from the fact that Kent's Quaker
Neck is now a natural home for two
of the sinians.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-06-30
RADIANT LIVING
The Motherhood Of God
By Rev. C.. M. Griffith
Pastor Ridgely M. E. Church

Pastor Ridgely M. E. Church e.
/ Ridgely, Md.
Who is there but can remember
back in the days of childhood how,
in the time of trouble or in the hours
of lineliness, you climbed up into your
mothers lap that you might feel shell
tered and comforted by her loving
arms which she put around you. Can
you not remember how you felt shell
tered within her protecting arms?
And now we are grown men and
women, perhaps with many years be-
hind us. Yet, we have never gotten
beyond that longing for sheltering
arms!
But today we need more than moth
er's arms. We need arms that are
stronger, arms that are wiser, arms
that not even death can break away
from us. We need the sheltering
arms Of God!
There is a great deal Of mother
in God.
Jesus referred to God as our heav-
emily Father. That was in those days
when the value of motherhood was
not recognized, when motherhood was
seldom mentioned.
Taking for His text: GAS father
pitieth his children" I can imagine
Jesus saying: GAS the heart of a
mother longs even for her hayward
son, SO does the mother-heart Of God
long for you, o We of little spirit"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-06-30

when the car in which they were rid
ing was struck broadside by another
automobile and forced into culvert
recently.
The injured were Mrs. Wallace
Howard, Mrs. Margie McCready, both
of Crisfield and Mrs. Rosalie Bailey,
of Salisbury. Mrs. Bailey's infant
daughter was uninjured.
The accident occurred when Mr..
Len Bucky Nelson, driving onto AS
bury avenue from the Sackerton road,
failed to see the car driven by Mrs.
Howard who was heading towards
Crisfield. AS a result the two We
hicles met at the intersection with
Mr.. Nelson's car hitting the other au-
tomobile broad-side and forcing it in
to the culvert at the edge of the road.
Both automobiles were considerably
damaged. Mr.. Nelson was uninjured.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-06-30
CHEVROLET CAR
INTRODUCES new
GEAR SHIFT idea

Rarely has new automOtive fea-
ture scored such a hit with the public
as has the new vacuum gearshift with
steering column control, introduced
by Chevrolet on it's 1889 models.
Car buyers everywhere have shown
overwhelming preference for it, as a.
gainst the conventional shift. APP
proximately 80 per cent of the 1889
Chevrolets sold have been equipped
with the vacuum shift, according to
sales figures released by Central Of
flee statisticians.
Simplicity characterizes the new
gearshift, according to Ed Hedner, ma
tional director of service for. Chevro-
let. The vacuum principle is not new,
since trucks for years have had vac
m-powered brakes, but it's applica-
ton to the gearshift is distinct adj
vance in engineering. The new shift
is relatively fool proof, and trouble
free mechanically.
Because the vacuum shift enables
the motorist to drive without remov-
ing either hand from the wheel, in
creased safety of operation is one of
the advantages directly traceable to
the new device. The vacuum booster
supplies 80 per cent of the effort in
shifting gears. The driver may flick
the lever into proper position with the
fingers, using only about 20 per cent
of the effort once required. This al
so tends to reduce driver fatigue, MAX
ing for another increase in safety.
Actually, Of courseu the new gear
shift could have been so designed as
to have done all the work, engineers
point out. However, the shift was
purposely designed to leave a small
amount of the work up to the driver,
simply so he would still have the 'feep
of the shift. This gives him better
control at all times.
. Clearing of the front compartment
of all rods and levers has been accom-
plished with the steering column con-
troll and the placement of the brake
lever at the left, under the instrument
panel. Three people can ride COM
fortably in the front eat, with no dis
comfort to the middle passenger, who
formerly had to straddle the gear lev
er. Here again, increased safety en-
tiers the picture. The driver need
not tumble for the gear shift when
three are riding in front.
A leader in new developments in the
low-priced field, Chevrolet introduced
the vacuum gearshift after intensive
study of all types of steering column
shifting devices. Because the vac
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-06-30
Oak Hall, Va. News

Miss Ruth Taylor left for Ocean
City, N. J., Wednesday morning where
she has accepted position.
The young people of Downing M.
E. Church met with Miss Jean Bodley
Tuesday night.
Mrs. Walter Landing was operated
on Tuesday at the Northampton-Ac-
comack Memorial Hospital at Nassa-
wadox, Va. We wish her speedy
recovery.
Reuben Mathews and Miss Evelyn
Hearn Of Salisbury, Md, were quietly
married at the M. P. parsonage, New
Church, Va, Monday, 26th, by Rev.
J. r. McKeawn. They will make their
home at Horsey, Va.
Mrs. Willie Farlow entertained
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-06-30

Mrs. J. S. Taylor's Sunday School
class Tuesday night with a large at
tendance.
Miss Nan Byrd left last week for
the Worlds Fair and a trip through
the New England States.
Miss Virginia Mathews spent a
week recently with Mrs. Guy Bennett,
of Laurel, Del.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-06-30

uum principle was employed, the Chew
rolet shifting lever is a comparatively
short arm, travelling very short arc.
The driver can easily move it into
place with his fingers, while still guild
ing the wheel. It is purely mechan-
ical feature, being neither electric or
magnetic. There is virtually nothing
about it to need adjustment, Hedner
said.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-06-30
SOMERSET PEOPLE HURT
IN AUTO ACCIDENT

Three persons were painfully injur-
ed and another, an infant girl only
several months old escaped injury
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-01

80 ACRES ALFALFA pasture for
lease to Aug. l. C. C. Long, 31a
miles south Seal Heights. So
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-01
Roper Nominated
Envoy to Canada

WASHINGTON, May l. CUP)-
President Roosevelt today nominat-
ed former Secretary of Commerce
Daniel C. Roper to be United States
minister to Canada.
His nomination, as envoy extra
ordinary and minister plenipoten-
tiary, was sent to the senate for
confirmation. Roper would fill a
post that has been vacant since
former U. S. Minister to Canada
Norman Armour was transferred
to Chile
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-01
Rooms For Rent
10 Sun'r Homes, Sale, Rent

FOR SALE-Cabin and lot. Live
Oaks Springs. A bargain for cash
Will trade-what have you? N.
ABBY, P.O. Box ATS, Ell Centre.
5-4
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-01
Houses for Rent

BROOM furnished Apt.
cooler $25
3-BEDROOM, nicely furnished,
all electric -............................... $50
4-ROOM furnished .......................$30
5-ROOM furnished .................-.... $35
2-BEDROOM partly furnished
house. Hardwood floors, tile
5-ROOM partly furnished
house ...-.-.................-.-- $27 so
4-ROOM furnished Apt, new
modern, all electric .............. $50
4-ROOM furnished Apt, cooler $35
3-BEDROOM unfinished house
good location ...............-.......-....$ $40
3-ROOM furnished Apt, all util-
tiles paid, cooler ...-....... $3.50
c. A. IRVING
83l Main Phone 974
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-01
2I Country Property-Rent

WILL LEASE our 160 acres for corn
crop share rent, located 2 miles
north of Meloland, w. 40, Tract
40 and Tract SO, T. Is s., r. Is E.
Must be responsible tenant. Write
Leggett 81 Stelzer, 642 F. ST., San
Diego. 5-8
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-01
TROOPS REGISTER FOR
ANNUAL CAMPOREE

Boy Scout Troop l of Calexico
and Troop A of Holtville were the
first to register for the annual
scout Camporee to be held this
year in Yuma on May and 6.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-01
Personals, Special Notices
III Apartments for Rent

FURNISHED BROOM Apt. for
rent. 764 Olive. So
FURNISHED 3 ROOMS and bath.
Cool, clean, electrically equipped,
Inquire Blue Moon Hotel, 1887
Main. 4-28tf
APARTMENT, recently Quilt for
permanent occupancy at English
Village Air cooled, unfinished.
2 or adults.