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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-03-14
District Firemen
Participated i'm
Snappy Meeting

Firemen representing thirteen de-
partments OF the Yakima valley
gathered here Sunday to attend the
quarterly meeting Of the central
washington Fireman,s association.
This is the second time Kennewick
has entertained the group, the first
being two years ago. The firemen
present were from the Roslyn, Gle
Elum, Ellensburg, Selah, Yakima
Rural. Union Gap. wapato, Top
penish, zillah, Sunnyside, Grand
view, Prosser and Kennewick de-
partmcnts, with representatives of
the washington State Fireman's as
ISOLATION and Washington State AS
ISOLATION Of Fire Chiefs also being
present.
Competitive drills and hose cart
races took place between ten and
one O'Clock. The results showed the
three man team of Gle Elum TAX
ing first place in the hose cart race.
Joe Toppers OF Gle Elum won In
the elimination contest and was
awarded a ten carrot" watch. At
the conclusion OF the contests, five
OF the local boys entertained the
onlookers with "shirt-tail bril-
gade." The stunt was well planned
and carried out showing an exager-
ated idea OF the old method Of fire
fighting.
Dinner was served Immediately
Following the contests In the 100.
F. hall by the ladies OF the Kenne-
wick fire department auxiliary.
There were eighty In attendance at
the banquet with the local fire
chief, j. g. Pratt acting as toast
master. The welcome address TO
she visiting fireman was given by
Mayor G. A. Crawford. Councilman
Lawrance Scott. local fire COM
was also a guest. Hugh
leslie OF Auburn, secretary OF the
state fireman's asso-
'iation; captain Bill Groce, OF Spo-
zane, secretary Of the State Fire
Chiefs Asso., and chief Gerald
'oisy OF Prosser, state president of
he Fire Chiefs Asso., were the prin-
ipal speakers. These speakers out
lned the coming state convention
nd fire college which is being held
his year in Port Angeles July 16-
o. Chief Pratt was presented with
past presidents pin from the CEN
raj Washington association at the
A business meeting followed pre-
lded by president Of the associa-
on, Colman Barthelow OF zillah.
lotion pictures were shown Of the
re college held I'm Yakima in 1895
nd in Spokane in 1899 after the
usiness session.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-03-14
Three Fires

The local fire department was
called out to three fires within "a
hours. The first took place at 1890
Friday morning in the woodshed of
III. B. Terri when a blow torch set
fire 20 a box, causing very little
damage. The second occurred at
the j. L. Mokler residence at 4.30
Saturday morning, when the CHM
ney caused a fire which started in
the basement. The damage was
said to be estimated close to $50. A
third fire started in the basement of
the M. M. Moulton home, but no
damage was done.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-03-14

The regular meeting of the Ken
newick Woman's club was held In
the Masonic hall Friday. After the
business session, Mrs. O. K. William
son Of Prosser, who is literary
chairman Of the state federation Of
Woman's clubs gave study of the
old literature of the world. Miss Al
berta LaMott sang two solos, ac-
companied by Mrs. Frank Mills,
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-03-14
New Cruiser Docked

ton taoelphia, Pa.-The new 10000
,neavy cruiser Wichita, which
t s5eSe 4 shaft trouble recently in
land caribbean, is at the League Is
Was navy Yard for repairs. She
hav.i launched in 1887, and is said to
tn rs SHOWN general vibration, due
mo Improper alignment of her driv-
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-03-14
hitlers Supreme Sacrifice

the Enra.H ermany-Declaring that
bv european war was forced on us
France capitalistic power holders,
Hitla. and Britain" Chancellor
his IL. 'olced his readiness ito give
IN Cor .or the most glorious victory
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-03-14

A new music club, known as the
Lyric Club, was recently organized
by group Of Pasco and Kennewick
women, with one member being from
Richland. The club Is being directed
by Eva Neuman with Bee McDon-
aid as accompanist. The personnel
OF the club includes Hazel Long, Err
ma Skinner and Myrtle Arnold of
Pasco; Lillian Swayze, Eunice WASH
burn. Florence Oliver, Jennie Chel-
lis and Lucille Jones.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-03-14
Vale Grange Sponsors
Basket Social Dance

A basket social will be held al
Vale grange hall Wednesday, Mar.
"a for the purpose of raising money
to pay for material for sanitary out
buildings. This social is sponsor
ed by the degree team and the Ho-
yer Economics committee. A very
short program will start at 8 o'clock
and will be followed by the sale of
the baskets and an old-time dance.
A cash prize will be given to the
lady whose basket brings the most
money.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-03-14
CID. to Start
Water in Main
Canals Mar. 20

According to announcement O.
Frank B. Mason, engineer-managel
Of Columbia Irrigation district, wa.
ter will be turned into the cana,
system on Wednesday, March 10th
While moisture conditions are ex-
cellent at. this time, a good wind
storm could make real demand FOL
water on most Of the farms. II con-
ditions are right, the water may be
turned out after a few days to al
low the banks to settle and thus re-
duce future Seepage losses.
Much work has been done on the
entire system in the nature Of re-
pairs and minor improvements.
Many worn out delivery gates have
been replaced: F1ume No. has had
some new footings made of concrete
and Will get an inside coating ap-
Piled; and lot Of rip rap canal
bank has been made during the past
winter. Cleaning Of Lateral No. 8
Is now In progress, having been de-
layed because Of mud, and the other
laterals are practically ready for
use. The WPA crew sponsored by
the district has cleared right of way
and made some new road on the
No changes have been made in
the operating personnel, which will
include v ] Hackney, Del Bateman,
Q. v. Shattuck, L. M. Shoemaker,
ThoS Duncan and C.. l.. Evans, pa
trolmen; Mrs. v. ]. Hackney, Mrs.
Del Bateman, Mrs. G. v. Shattuck
and Mrs. Thos. Duncan, gatekeep-
Els; Ed Better, foreman; H. 6.
Long, truck driver and w. r. Elliott,
trapper.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-03-14
Italy Gets Coal
FosrBR GilRW

Rome, Italy-On the promise that
NJ more shipments of German coal
Aeatined for Italy, even in Italian
hottoms, would be undertaken,
Graf Britain released thirteen Ital-
AN golfers held as prizes of war for
violation of the embargo against all
German exports. British control Of
ficials notified Italy that no coal
shinments would be interrupted
from neutral countries, but that all
German cargoes would hereafter be
seized. -se->se.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-03-14
Welles in England

London, England-Fo Following his
visits to Rome, Paris and Berlin,
Sumner Welles, U. S. Under-Secre-
tary Of State, conferred with Brit
ish statesmen before returning to
the Continent. A rumor that a peace
program would be formulated by
Easter, with the cooperation of the
Vatican found little support in di-
plomatic circles.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-03-14
Tax Credits for I0hs

WA MaSnlngton, D. C.-Senator j. c..
UsnManoney is sponsor of a bill to
. .saeve unemployment by giving en-
sfS OF labor certain credits on
- I taxes providing they increas-
~ ule number of wage earners en-
pOyed IN their enterprises. -
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-03-14
Nazis Scuttle Shin

San Juan Porto Rico-The 5000
ton German steamer Hanover was
destroyed by fire started by her crew
when intercepted in the Mona
Channel between here and Domin-
Ia. She carried 600 tons of ore and
lumber which she hoped to run thru
the British North Sea blockade.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-03-14

Frances Dickinson was an all
day guest OF Elda Aman Sunday.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-03-14

The F. n. Lincoln residence is be-
ing reshingled this week.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-05-31
WILL
 BE INTERESTING
 PART OF POTLATCE

Exhibits will be an interesting part of the Potlatch next week. sev- eral already have been arranged and others are planned.
 The Reliance Shrimp Company is preparing an exhibit of shrimp. crab and other acquatic life which will be seen on the dock. The Bank of Wrangell has a mineral exhibit. In the Redmen hall, the Stikine Sports mems Association of Wrangell will have an extensixe exhibit. Several fine trophies were donated by resi- dents of Telegraph Creek and the Alaska Game Commission is sending down several fine specimens. In ad- dition, the Commission will show wildlife pictures during the two days.
 Tn Campbell Brothers window there will be a wild flower exhibit, arranged, by the Boy Scouts.
 Down across from Shakes Island, the Boardway Canning Company is planning an unusual exhibit of sea life. Morris Rain of Wrangell Insti- ute is assisting in arranging the sea life displays.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-05-31
ThOS. ElSemOre
 Petersburg Bank
 Cashier, SuCCumbS

Thomas S. Elsemore, Cashier of the Bank of Petersburg, died yester- day morning in Seattle following an operation, according to word brought here by Pilot Tony Sehwamm. Mr. EIsemore had gone south some time ago in poor health. Recently he underwent an operation and was reported somewhat improved until word came yesterday of his sudden passing. He suffered from an abseess of the lung. Mrs. Elsemore had gone south a few days ago to be with him.
 Native of New Hampshire, Mir. had been in the Peters burg bank for many years. He was widely known throughout Southeast and had been a prominent figure in the civic and fraternal life of Petersburg during his long there. He was Chaplain of Petersburg Lodge No. 262, F. & A. NJ and was a Past Worshipful Mas ter, having headed the lodge in 1885
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-05-31
LEGION HOLDS MEMORIAL DAY
 DISCREPANCIES

That the United States must a. gain stand ready to defend the free dom for which her dead heroes lie in Flanders Field was the theme of a stirring Memorial Day address de- livered by George T. Barrett, Prin- cipal of Wrangell Institute, at the American Legion Memorial Day Ser vices in the Coliseum yesterday morning at 1O:30. Mr. Barrett paid splendid tribute, not only to "the boysn who sacrificed their lives that Democracy might live, but also to the Legion members in attendance at the services and urged them to be on the alert against sabotage and traitorism in this country.
 The program opened with an ap- propriate number from a chorus of women's voices and then the Rev. Russell Pederson. Chaplain of Mer- lin Elmer Palmer Post of Wrangell, led in offering a prayer.
 William E. Byrd, an outstanding basso of the Wrangell Male Chorus sang "The Trumpter," accompanied by Mrs. Yalborg Coulter on the pi- ano. Mrs. Coulter also sang a selec- tion, There Is No Death" and had as accompanist Miss Helen Johnson.
 'Tn Flanders Field" was express sively recited by Robert Evans, dramatic coach of the Wrangell High School.
 R. L. Hunting, vice-Commander Of the Post led the services. After a Benediction, given by Brigadier Gill lingham, the women's chorus sang Taps" softly and impressively from the balcony of the theater, after which the entire gathering joined in singing The Star Spangled Banner.
 Services, begun in the theater, were continued at Wrangell Gem etery where Boy Scout buglers blew taps and a Volley was fired over the graves of departed comrades
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-05-31
PLANE NEWS

Pilot Tony Schwamm of the Pet ersburg Air Service had busy week. He carried from Petersburg, begin mig Friday May 24, Father Natale Maruca and Earl Ulrich to Ketchi- kan. From Ketchikan, Evan Lloyd, Mrs. Goodwin, round-trippers. Sum- day: From Petersburg, MT. and Mrs. N. D. Brunson, Triyye Hanson. To Virginia Laks: Marvin Rice, Leon Wies, Leona Bakke. To Petersburg Trig Hanson, Dick Hanson. From Pe- tersburg: Jack Gucker, Walter Wat son. Tuesday, From Petersburg: Charley White. To Petersburg: MT. Van Mavern. Wednesday, from Pe- tersburg: Charley White, Jim Bren- nan. To Petersburg: Trig Hanson, Mrs. Haakon Thompson, Alma Ellis. Thursday, To Petersburg: E. M. o. Donnell. From Juneau to Ketchikan, Kenneth Mcleod.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-05-31
FISH WARDEN STRESSES NEED FOR MARKING
 ALL FISHING BOATS

The following statement was issu- ed this week by Warden A. P. Ro- mine of the U. s. Bureau of Fisher ies, stationed here, In connection with fishing regulations:
 According to rule 15 of the Gen eral Regulations of the 194O Regula- tions of the Fisheries of Alaska the following requirement is made: Each fishing boat in operation, whether powered or empowered, shall be legibly and plainly marked with the name, initials, or symbol of the person, company, or corporation owning, operating, or using same, together with a distinctive number which shall identify each particular boat, said name, initials, or symbol and number to be aot less than 6 inches in length. Each season, prior to commencement of commercial fishing, the name, initials or symbol and number of each boat shall be furnished in writing to the local representative of the Bureau of Fisheries"
 Vessel registration plates are a. yailable at the loyal office of the Bureau of Fisheries, and fishermen are urged to call at the office and upon furnishing the information re- quired may obtain a plate.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-05-31
WRANGELL QUOTA FOR
 RED CROSS $10O MORE

While $100 of Wrangells quota in the present Red Cross drive for fund of $10,000,000 is being sent from the local chapters treasury, the second hundred must be met by donations from those interested in assisting in the relief of war sui ferers in Europe.
 Funds collected in the present re- lief campaign will be used only in the countries which need aid and have asked for it. The Red Cross societies of all belligerent countries except Germany have requested as- sistance. The German Red Cross ad- yised that it will take care of it's own needs and requires no assis- tance from the American Red Cross.
 It is interesting to note that stricken Finland relief was led by the Norwegian and Belgian Red Cross. Norway gave $1,15O,00O and Belgium 1$,072.000. Denmark gave S106,0O0 through it's Red Cross Netherlands s7S,8O7 and Luxem- bourg S14,432. All of these coun- tries need help now. These figures do not include sums spent for drugs, clothing and hospital supplies.
 Persons willing to help in this Humanitarian work are requested to leave the money at the bank of Wrangell marked for the Red Cross. Givers may designate which country they wish to help, but unless so designated the funds will be applied according to the usual policy of the American Red Cross.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-05-31
CARNEGIE HEAD, LIBRARIAN HERE
 ON SHORT VISIT

Dr. F. P Keppel, President of the Carnegie Corporation and former Assistant Secretary of War, and Jud- son T. Jennings, Librarian at the Seattle Public Library and former President of the American Library Association. were visitors in Wran- gell while the Yukon was in port the fore part of the week. Met by Vice President Frank S. Barnes of Wrangell Potlateh, Inc, and Man ager E. L. Kaithahn, they were taken for a visit to the Shakes Com- munity House, the Wrangell Library and other points of interest in the community. Both expressed keen in terest in the Potlatch and the In- dian culture.
 Dr. Keppel is on an inspection trip for the Carnegie Corporation and Mr. Jennings is accompanying him.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-05-31
Report Hitler Plans Offer Of Peace To Allies
lBy= Associated Press)

An early attempt by Hitler to split England and France with sep arate offers of peace under threat of calling Germany's axis partner. Italy, into the war was forecast in London today as Nazi legions struck harder to crush the Allied troops re- treating from Flanders.
 Fleeing French and British sol- diers seeking escape by sea at the French channel port of Dunkerque are isolated in three death traps according to Berlin, while a French military spokesman said important elements of the French army had slashed their way through German lines between Cassel and Poper- nighe, making their way to the coast.
 The British said evacuation of large numbers of both French and British soldiers is still going on.
 Hitler's purported peace offer. it was said in London. would be swift ly rejected. The Allies have voted to make no separate peace on any terms, 1t was stated.
 The Nazis asserted a million French soldiers alone have been kill led or captured since the real war in the west began 9 days ago.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-05-31
More Asked ByFDR
 For Defense
By Associate. Press

WASHINGTON, May 31-Presi- dent Roosevelt's decision to ask Con- gress for another billion dollars for defense virtually doubled his emer- gency program and shot the years preparedness bill over the four bil- lion-dollar mark.
 The new National Defense Com mission began work in short cuts to push the program to production peak in less than half the time re- Quired for world war effort
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-05-31
ACTING GOVERNOR URGES ALASKANS TO SUPPORT
 RED CROSS CAMPAIGN

Acting Governor E. L. Bartlett this week issued the following pro- clamation, urging Alaskans to as- sist the Red Cross in raising S1O,- OO0,000 for use in aiding war strick- en people:
 with the invasion of Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg millions of peace-loving people are confront ed with widespread suffering. Hun dreds of thousands have been forced from their homes. On their pitiful migration they face all of wars hor- TOTS. They are in need and in want. Men, women and children all are suffering equally.
 'The American Red Cross is launching a campaign for a mini mum pledge fund Of ten million dol lars.
 'In this tragic hour Alaska, in common with the rest of the United States, has been asked to contribute to this fund.
 'I know what the response will be throughout the Territory. Always Alaskans have been in the forefront of those helping where hunger ant suffering was involved and now when war has again despoiled whol, countries and has ieIL many of thu inhabitants without means of live lihood our people will once more g forth in the full measure of oul ability.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-05-31
SMALL CHANGE
 FOR EARLY END
 PRESENT CONGRESS

WASHINGTON, May 31 - As de- tailed study of the three-billion-dol- ar defense tax bill began in the House today, administration leaders virtually abandoned hope that Con- gress could adjourn by June 15, their one-time deadline.
 Treasury Secretary Morgenthau was called before the ways and means committee today to explain his plan to raise an estimated S656,- 100000 in taxes annually for five years in order to cancel the pro- posed three-billion-dollar increase in the debt limit.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-05-31
GONZAGA UNIVERSITY
 QUARTET WILL BE HERE
 ON NORTHLAND JUNE 10

Gonzaga university quartet or Spokane will be in Wrangell June 10, according to a rau1ogram reeeiv- ed from the group yesterday by Fa- ther MeNamara The quartet, which had hoped to get here for the Pot latch, is sailing from Seattle on June : aboard the Northland, according to the message. Arrangements are being made, Father McNamara said, for the public appearance of the singers while here.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-05-31
First New U. 5.
 Warship Since
 World War Ready
(By Associated #Press)

WASHINGTON, May 31 The first new American battleship in 19 years slides into the water tomorrow as a start of the drive to speed war ship construction unmatched in in tensity since world war days.
 The 35,0O0-ton Washington D will be launched at the Philadelphia navy yard. the first of 68 warships still under riyeting and hammer Two weeks hence, the Washington's twin sister, the North Carolina, will be launched at New York navy yard
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-05-31
WATSON. QUICKER IN TOWN

Walter Watson, executive of Ar mour 6 Go. with headquarters in Seattle, was a visitor in Wrangell the fore part of the week. He IS on his annual business trip to the Ter ritory calling on trade for the com pany. He was accompanied by Jack Gucker, widely known Alaskan mer- chandise broker and both men left on the Alaska last Monday for Ketchikan, promising to return for the Potlatch on Jnue and 4.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-05-31
SPECIAL PRE-P0TLATCH
 SERVICES SUNDAY NIGHT
 AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Special pre-PotlatcR services will be held Sunday evening at the First Church, starting at 7:3O. The Rev. Russell Pederson, pastor, will show in conjunction with the services teehnicolor mo- tion pictures among which will be the pictorial story of the breakup of the Yukon River ice, the Easter egg hunt in Wrangell, Wrangell from the water, aerial trip to Petersburg and several others which MT. Peder- son has taken.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-05-31
Democrats Move To Get Solid Vote
 For Roosevelt

WASHINGTON, May 21 - Third term advocates, heartened by Paul McNutt's open declaration for re- nomination of President Roosevelt, called on other potential Democratic candidates today to withdraw and declare for the Chief Executive.
 McNutt issued a statement saying, the nations welfare is now depen- dent upon total preparedness to avert the threat of total war. It re- quires that Roosevelt continue ac Chief Executive. It is my sincere hope he will accept re-nominaton."
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-05-31
HEAD TO BE
 GUEST OF CIVIC CLUB
 TOMORROW AFTERNOON

The Civic Club will meet at the Civic Center tomorrow at 1:30 for the June meeting. Mrs. R. R. Her mann, of Juneau, president of the Alaska Federation of Women's Clubs, will be the guest of honor on this occasion and all memebrs are urged to be present. The hostesses will be Mrs. A. W. H. Smith, Mrs. c. C.. Mundy and Mrs. w. H Burlington.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-05-31
EARLY SETTLEMENT OF C..NNERY STRIKE
 IS ANTICIPATED

Negotiations between salmon pack CTS and representatives of the Alas ka Salmon Purse Seiners Union and the Cannery Workers Auxiliary Union, now on strike. were resumed in Ketchikan on Tuesday and con tinued during the week. according to Business Agent James Cauley, h. dications, Cauley reported, look ia Yorable for an early settlement.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-05-31
< < < # % ' | q AT THE HOSPITAL

.& <
 Will Rogers, medical patient, was admitted yesterday for treatment
 Mrs. Olaf Hanson was admitted May ' for medical attention.
 Mrs. Frank Johnson was admitted today.
 Jim Clark was admitted Wednes- day for medical attention and was discharged the following day.
 Mrs. S. Kalkins was discharged last Tuesday.
 Mrs. Wm. Grant went home last Wednesday.
 Don Mccormack was discharged Mass8sy.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-05-31
FOREST SERVICE MEN
 HERE FOR POTLATCH

Harry Sperling and Linn Forrest of the U. s. Forest Service came down from Juneau with Pilot Shell Simmons Tuesday and are remaining over to assist in the Potlatch For rest is Forest Service architect who designed the Shakes House after the original and Sperling has been as- sisting with the Potlatch since its inception.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-05-31
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EXTRA COPIES OF
 THIS EDITION ARE
 AVAnApTE TO Y0U

Extra copies of this special Potlatch edition of The Sem tinel have been printed and are available at The Sentinel, at Billie's Shop, the Den O'Sweets, Morrow's Drug and Wheeler's Drug stores.
 Copies to be mailed anywhere in the world are available at The Sentinel at 15 cents per eaDy.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-05-31
HOUSE GUESTS

Mrs Mildred R. Hermann of Ju- neau, President of the Alaska Fed
 eration of Women's Clubs, and Mrs. H. P. Hansen of Ketchikan, former President, will be the house guests of Mrs M. o. Johnson while here during the Potlatch.