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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1941-05-15
In Police Court

Ten violators of laws faced Po-
lice Judge G. F.. Winkenwerder this
week. In addition to the three
boys and two men on game law vio-
lations, Frank B. Clifford and VIM.
McGilvery plead guilty to drinking
on the Vale grange grounds and
were fined $40 and costs each.
Rudolph Hinzman was fined $25
and costs for operating a vehicle
while under suspension Of operators
license.
Lesley Larder,F posted $12 bail
for being drunk in a public place.
Forfeited. VIM. Pickens plead guilty
to drunken driving charge, fined
$50, went to Jail for 80 days and had
his license revoked for a year.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1941-05-15
May 81 Is Deadline for
Wheat AllOtments

Wheat growers who are blowing
up land in 1871 for the first crop in
1912 have until May 81, 1871 to re-
quest a 1912, wheat acreage allot-
ment on such land, according to an
announcement of Fred Wilson,
Chairman of the Benton County A.
c. A. It is the desire of the County
Committee that this matter be brot
to the attention of each wheat grow
ers so anyone desiring to make such
a request may do so. Requests must
be in writing and can either be
made at the Conservation office in
Kennewick or by mail. The acre
age of allotment desired must be
stated. =.
Mr.. Wilson points out that in view
Of the present outlook for the wheat
program, it is to the advantage of
each operator to take care of this
matter.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1941-05-15
OAR. Holds Election
of Officers on Picnic

The D. A. r. met at the home OF
Mrs. Harry Taylor for their annual
picnic. Prospective members and
Miss Ida Perry, an old member, were
guests. Mrs. Peters of Washington,
u. G., who represented our chapter
at Continental Congress, sent a
very interesting report and letter.
which was read to the chapter. The
main business for the afternoon was
the election of officers, with the
following being elected: Regent. Mrs
Ray Yates; vice Regent, Mrs. Harry
laylor; secretary, Mrs. M. M. Moul-
ton; treasurer, Mrs. Reuben Gest.
historian, Mrs. Glenn FELTON,.
chaplain, Mrs. j. H. Siegfried; regis
trar, Mrs. 0. P. Miller.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1941-05-15
Thunder Storm

A regular old-time, "back-east"
thunder shower hit Kennewick and
vicinity last Sunday, following an
unusually hot forenoon. Liehfning
struck power pole about three
miles west of town, burning out all
Ine transformers along the River
Road. The small son of Homer
Franks. standing beside a car was
stunned from the effects of the bolt
, The downpour of rain which ac-
companied the storm was ssworth
to the wheat farmers. but
the small fruit growers were not so
happy about the event.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1941-05-15
Legion Preparing for
Memorial Program

Exservice men willing to take part
IN the Memorial Day exercises are
asked to attend a special meeting
OF the Legion next Tuesday evening
at O'Clock. Tentative plans in
clude parade, short exercises and
services at the cemetery. At Tues
Gays meeting, to which all service
men and their families are invited.
there Will be shown the official pic
lures OF the several phases of Uncle
SANS fighting navy. Submarines
arplanes. battle-wagons and naval
LIE viii be shown. The pictures will
also be shown at the regular meet
ing OF the 1Kiwanis club Tuesday
noon.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1941-05-15
Railroad Spur,
Freight Dock to
Be Next Port Job
Industrial interests de-
mand rail connections
before investing in port

area
| What is the $24 900 the port dis
erlct Is to vote upon to be used for,
Is the most frequent question heard
concerning the special port district
election next Wednesday.
Bulk freight dock and spur track
Is the answer.
/ Both are necessary before the dis
trlct can begin TO get returns and
river transportation activities START
ed. O''''
The district is now COMPLETING a
bulk grain handling conveyor system.
a contract has been entered into
with a concern which will erect a
grain handling elevator to connect
with it. This equipment will be
ready to handle this years crop.
The dock and the spur track are
the next units to be installed.
The loading elevator is to be erect
ed by the River Terminals Co., but
the building will become the prom
erty OF the port district upon COM
pletion. It will then be leased for
a 30-year period back to the COM
pany, who will pay the port dis
Irlct tolls Tor every ton of grain
loaded through the facilities. The
elevator will be under the Superyis-
ION OF the state public service COM
mission which will also govern the
rates. 1t will be operated by the COM
pany as public carrier and in the
agreement will receive. grain deliy-
cred within two hundred feet OF the
elevator. Thus outside mills or
grain companies can erect their own
storage elevators within handling
distance Of the 1imput elevator with
assurance of access to the loading
machinery.
Port district officials feel that this
arrangement is most advantageous.
reviewing the district OF the cost OF
construction as well as Operation
besides providing a revenue TO the
district.
Or the many inquiries received
concerning use Of the port. in nearly
every instance rail connections are
demanded. District officials are
confident that as soon as the spur
track can be put in that deals can
De closed with several OF the con-
Germs now contemplating use OF the
river transportation. =. r
Construction OF the dock Is nec-
essary to handle freight other than
grain. The district already owns
buildings on the old fair grounds
Which are to be used as freight
sheds. - -
Much Of the traffic which couId
Use the river will come up fine
tream and facilities for handling
MS tonnage is to be provided.
'arges will carry bulk freight In
eek loads and wheat on the down
laul. O"N @.
Wednesdays election marks an
Important step in the port deyelon-
lent and every voter in the district
urged to appear at the polls
arly. The only issue Is ratifica-
on OF the bond issue.
Voters are urged to make sure of
lelr voting places as the boundary
ne OF three OF the precincts In.
de the city limits have been chang
recently. -.
Port district officers are A
NTH, H. A. Linn and George Tur-
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1941-05-15
Scottish Rite Chapter
Installs New Officers

In a very impressive ceremony on
tuesday evening the newly elected
Officers Of the Scottish Rite were
installed with r. @. Macmahon of
Fasco as installing officer and E. s.
s'eck master Of ceremonies. l.. z,
Johnson, as head OF the Scottish
rue chapter OF the Rose Croix was
installed as Wise Master; J. r. Ayers,
Senior Warden; j. K. Bockius, Jun
Tor Warden; M. M. Moulton. orator:
Il. e. Macmahon, treasurer and w
>. Green. secretary. The installa-
ZION was held after the regular
meeting of the Lodge Of Perfection
with E. S. Black in charge.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1941-05-15
West Confident
of New Interest
in Umatilla Dam
Waterways secretary says.
r bill stands good chance
of being put Through
at this session g..

Because of our previous work
last year." Fl. G.. West, executive
secretary of the Inland Waterways
Association, told a small group of
Kennewick business men Monday
noon 1--WE anticipate no particular
difficulty in having the authorize
ton bill for the Umatilla dam passed
at this session of congress. Only
stumbling block will be a sudden
change in the defense plans, so far
as can be ascertained now" he
said. ,--.
"You remember, at the last, ses-
sion we got the same bill passed by
both houses, included in the general
rivers and harbors bill. Because of
the national emergency, the presi-
dent failed to sign the bill, so this
year the whole procedure had to be
Those close to the work are pre-
dieting that the authorization bill
will get through this time and be-
cause of the attention now focused
upon the development of the Co
umbia, it is quite possible that the
appropriation will be forthcoming
IS well. In fact, some sources pre-
lict that construction on the Una
lila will be started this year.
Mr.. West was in Kennewick to
'enew the communitys pledge of
financial support for the associa-
ions work in the river development.
dembers of the industrial committee
# the chamber of commerce as well
S the port district commissioners
we're present at a luncheon at which
ar. West was the principal speaker.
'everal angles of the local port dis
riot development were also dis
used by the group.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1941-05-15
Code Violators!

Five violators Of the game laws
ran afoul the officers the past week.
Gabriel Aguilar, VIM. Taylor and
Ronald Haven, all Pasco boys, were
arrested on the island for shooting
birds. They were fined $3.50 and
costs in Judge Winkenwerder,s
court Tuesday night. The next
night Favne Martin and Harry
Martin, both Of Outlook, were fined
ten dollars and costs in the same
court for fishing without licenses.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1941-05-15
Ninth Grade Picnic

About sixty 9th graders of tbe
yunlor nigh school went to Waila
wanna Tor a class picnic last Sat
uroay; They went in the River Road
Dus with Mr.. Dickinson as driver
Mr.and Mrs. ROBBERS, Mr.. Giibert
ana Miss Long accompanied the
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1941-05-15
Season Awards
Given for Many
School Activities
Is get letters for football,
9 for basketball; Betty
Higley only Sr. Hi. girl
to receive letter award

The Senior High Award. Assembl,
was held today. The following foot.
ball players received letter awards:
Bob ONeil, Beryl Shields, Frank
Dunlap, Gene Whittemore, Norman
McInturff, Bob Taylor, Roy Zohn
Merle Wright, Gaven Jones, Loren
Aman, Walter Keene, Elmer Nc
Aulay, Walt Emil, Junior Belair,
Gene Wade, Ed CARRIER, Bill HOBBY
and Kenneth Poore. -
Basketball players who received
letter awards are: Bob Smith, Raw
Fries, Loren Aman, Forrest Spears.
Beryl Shields, Allen Smith, Albert
Better, manager, Bob Graves, man
ager and Carl Campbell, manager.
Track players receiving awards
were Bob O'Neill, Roy Mueller.
The Junior High Award Assembly
was held Thursday, second period.
MISS Gilbert made awards for all
9Th g rade girls. The following girls
received letters for outstanding par
ticipation in girls athletich (team
work, sportsmanship, etc.) for the
past two years. Norma Alexander.
Irene Aman, Donna Billingsley.
Wilma Gravenslund, Fern Harry-
man, Eileen Iverson, Rebecca Liston
and Ethel Sholberg. 80
Betty Higley was the only senior
nigh girl to receive letter award
this year. She has been OUTSTANDING
Tor three years.
"
Maxine Whittemore, Arlene Anon
and Rebecca Liston received Yell
Leader awards. Mr.. Walters made
all Junior Hi athletic awards for
boys. " =. :" t
Jimmy Mokler, Calvin Liebel. Pres
ION, Ira Lampson, Teddy Kauth.
9taley and Smith received 9th grade !.
basketball awards. - =
Seventh grade softball awards were
presented to Boldt, FELTON,, Mowerv
graves, Sloan, Coffey, Yoshino. ST
lonn, Green, Lester Miller, Gragg
.no Don johnson. Managers are
hughes and Rock.
anderson, Doyle, Adams. Gilbert
tiles, Jacobs, Pratt, Lee, Miller re- =,
eVled 9Th grade basketball awards q.
1anager was Mosher. 80 -
Seventh grade speedban awards
1ere given to Blackman, Boldt. !
watt, Mowery, Graves, Sloan. Cot :
~, Yoshino, st, John, Green, Lud- :
wv, Waddingham, Lloyd Miller. Les 5
r. Miller. - . z
seventh g rade speedbaIl awards :
ere given to Boldt, Quasi. FELTON,
lackman, Wyatt, David MacCaI- :
lath, Mowery, Graves, Sloan, Cot +
", Iosnlno, st. John, Green, Per- .
ms, Gravenslund, Ludlow = =
Inc following boys received track :,
wards: Preston, Boldt, Wyatt, Now .,
y, Graves, Sloan, st. John. Green G
rutcher. Don Johnson. -
Girls League Service Awards were "
'eSented by Miss Bose to Elsie =,
andberg, Opal Watkins. Jerry :,
aaughnessy, Marie Liston. Mar. :, :,
.ret smith, Winifred Hawn, Dayle Ia
WIS Viola Hitler, Mary Jones. p,
una Durocher, Eunice Campbell, { tn
orence De Sair and Marjorie NC
.ynolaS at the award assembly.
Depate Team Awards were given
Hal keene, George Reymore. OnaI
atkins and Ethel Ann CamnheII
Miss Bose. IN
Mr.. ASbury presented band Iettars w
merlin Giles. Fred Thompson, ur
me Whittemore, Robert Neuman bu
q Richard Foraker of the Senior
gh and Delma Duffy, Patsy Som an
aourg OF the Junior High. pi,
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1941-05-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Crooks and
small daughter of Seattle visited
in KenneWlck Wednesday.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1941-05-15
Alice B. Ayers, reporter

''''ued on Page 81
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-25
OLD AGE
BENEFITS

A suggestion 10 workers and their
families was offered today by John
". Ballenger. manager OF the De-
troit field office OF the Social
Security Board in the Federal
Building. He said:
Workers may calculate their
old-aee and survivors insurance
benefits by taking simple step in
their own behalf. All they need 10
do is call al or write to our Office
in the Federal Building in Detroit
and ask for wage record request
card. We shall issue the cards
which are used by workers 10 OBJ
tain statements ~ the wages oCthe
various individuals. At the same
time We shall issue circular
which tells how 10 calculate bene-
Ats under old-age survivors, insur-
ance.
Then when the report Of wages
is received by the worker he can
use the circular 10 estimate his
benefits based on his average pay
~ date and thus get a good idea
what he is likely 10 receive al age
s.. or what certain specified survi-
vors might receive In the event Of
his death before reaching that
arc
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-25

through ard by her influence.
This young woman will long be
remembered from just consideration
she gave to Negro workers and the
employing Of them when she was
director Of the Detroit Housing COM
mission. recall wildly for months
that there were many, many Ne
groes filing white collar positions
housed in the Water Board Build
ing under her supervision. Il Vas
she who went to the front when it
was said that the Brewster Housing
quarters were too good for Negroes
and should be turned over to white.
Mrs. Gomon battled with the au-
;horities in Washington and in De-
troit in favor Of Negroes having
these places. Some will say that
Federal funds were furnished and it
was easy for her. We do not have
10 look far TO see the hundreds of
other places where Federal funds
are being used and the Negro Is
knowingly left out Of the picture and
given little consideration.
When was president OF the Ma
tional Association for the Advance
ment of Colored People. this very
fine young woman served as a menu
Der Of our executive committee and
was always alert to give advice as
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-25
Roomer Robbed While Asleep; Slain When He Protest
Mrs Osborn Cites Record To
Prove Council Qualifications


Mrs
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of
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-25
Whitaker News
by CORNELIUS REEVES

The Rev. ]. A. Parker spoke sun
day morning His sister Mrs. Law
renee Parker of Monroe was visi-
tor al the services. Rev. Mr.. White
Of Ypsilanli spoke Sunday after
noon on What Does God Require
OF Us"
sunday will be dedication day Of
tho pastors study. Therefore any
one having anything TO dedicate
may do so before sunday at 8 pm.
Social Items
Mrs. Jessie Smith made social
call az the home Of her aunt. Mrs.
Mitchell Of Ann Arbor last Tuesday.
Mrs Mitchell has been III but is
much better now.
Ms. Mary l.. Reeves appreciated
the many birthday gifts which she
received from her family Saturday.
Miss Robert Hill and Calvin
Highes spent Saturday evening at
the home Of some friends after the
Homecoming in Ypsilanii. Others
attended party IN Ann Arbor.
June Bryant spent the week with
her sister, Edyth Bryant.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-25
Josephine Conon's Record Lauded
Nv L. c. BLcuNT

persons eligible especially those OF minority
early morning their for Mrs jose
watched her and have
thought well Of her work and have heard worthwhile persons
high when procuring for the
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-25
Shot When He
Demanded Return
OF Money
Assailant Makes
Escape After
Fatal Shooting

Because he protested two siren
uously for the return OF money stol-
en- from him while he was asleep.
John simmons. e., s7s6 Russell.
was shot 10 death Saturday in his
home.
Police are seeking Morse Lamar
for questioning about the fatal
shooting.
According TO the story told 20
lice. Simmons was asleep in a chair
at $3.50 Russell where he was a
roomer. His pockets were rined
while he was sleeping. and a NO
man told Shirley Jackson. the land
lord. that she had seen Lamar
rifiing Simmons pockets.
Demands Money
Jackson demanded LAMAR return
the money and was given s. which
LAMAR admitted taking from Sim
mons. However. when Simmons
was awakened he said he had had
s. and demanded LAMAR give him
the other two.
Lamar is alleged Ia have pulled
revolver during the argument
over the money and fired four shots.
the bullets striking Simmons in the
side and back He was dead on ad-
mit,ance to Receiving hospital
Lamar fed through the rear
door OF the house. Jackson said he
had known the suspect for 10 years
and that he Was employed at one OF
the automobile plants.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-25

FRANZ J. kIJiNA. who vas
a candidate i"r mayor IN the pri-
marie>ti wishes his ireind> Ia
know that the, ma, >iiIl ,oIc
for him on November &. b,
marking out. the name oi one al
the Two leading candidates and
writing in IT, place The name al
Francis kpiawa and placing an
\ in box oppu>ite hi name. z
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-25

fellow farthest down the ladder.
Mrs. Gomon was instrumental In
assisting Clarence barrow with the
witnesses in the famous Sweet case.
| had an opportunity TO observe her
at closer range when a few per-
sons decided that Judge Frank Muir
ply should be Mayor OF Detroit. She
worked diligently with John Tay-
lor, helping TO organize Judge MUIR
phys campaign. We met often with
the young people Of ST. Johns Pres
byeerian Church, early and late.
Her sincere interest in the welfare
colored people was definitely
manifested in her many suggestions
to us about needed adjustments.
When Judge Murphy became Mayor,
Mrs. Gomon served as one of the
secretaries 10 the Mavor. This gave
her splendid opportunity TO sec
TO il that Negroes were given a
square deal in all Of The departments
that she had anything to do with
She was instrumental in seeing
to it that TIE first Negro physician
was placed on the medical staff al;
Herman Kiefer Hospital. She saw
to ii that during the dark days OF
the depression that Negroes were
not Disseminated against in the
Fisher Lodge. The Thrift Gardens
were fairly distributed to our people
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-25

10 how approaches might be made
to reduce discrimination and in
crease fair play among the citizenry
OF Detroit.
Space will not permit me 10 say
many other things that could refer
to, but | feel that these are few
OF the things that deserve the con-
sidSration of the voter and they arc
the things that have affected not one
or .wo Negroes. but they have been
profitable and helpful TO the masses.
II IS for this reason that urge that
every voter become interested in
Mrs Gonon as a member OF the
City Council ard sec to il that she
gets 100 per cent support from tine
members of minority groups.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-25
Franklin Challenges
Joe Louis For Title
Go After Simon K.O.

CLEVELAND - Lem Franklin.
former Cleveland Golden Glover.
shouted out real loud MONDAY night
that he's ready for a match with
Joe Louis for the heavyweight
championship.
The challenge from Franklin
came following his hve-round
Knockout Of Abe Simon. ponderous
New York heavyweight. Franklin
had Simon down three times IN the
first four rounds.
The fve-round Knockout is just
eight rounds quicker than Louis
did the trick last March in Detroit
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-25
Vice Jury
In Pontiac Hears
II Persons
More Will Be
Called This Week
On Inquiry

PONTIAC. Mich-s,v,u,.., u
sons had been questioned !, N
one-man grand Jury which /, I'd
Ing vice conditions in Pontiac II
according O. authorities. ~
more will be questioned hi, v..l
The grand jury geconvsn,d vi
day following a ihree-day ,sio,.]
mcnt. The names ~ the ,ey,r,,1
witnesses questioned by II, mi
jury were not revealed.
The inquiry. which was rsou.,|
ed by the CITY Commission /, \
charge OF judge Charles ?. nd
ster. The requcs for The man,
was made by the cry Ccmn,wJ
following charges a vice N
gambling in Pontiac
Most OF the gambling SPOT, bad
closed down and me ops,,s]
have left the city
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-25

tive Office in Detroit She led the
crusade against ward domination OF
the school system. with its resultant
evils, and through her work over a
period OF years made possible the
passing OF legislation providing for
4 small school board elected at large
She has been member Of the small
board ever since its inception.
Dctroits present system of non
partisan government, including the
election Of Council members at large,
is the direct result OF this pioneer
ing work to take the school system
out OF politics. Mrs. Osborn said.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-25
Branhams Will Open
New Service Station

A new, modern super-service sta
ton will open its doors on Friday,
October "a TO serve the Detroit pub
lie at $3.50 Brush street. The new
station will sell Sinclair products
and will be equipped to give all
kinds Of up-to-daie servcie to your
automobile.
The new supcr-service station will
be under the direction Of T. NJ.
Branham and E. D. Branham ex-
perienced automobile service men.
Special souvenirs will be given
away by the station and a special
for October "a. 25 and rs is adver-
tised in the Tribune this week.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-25

CRY department and with The needs
cf every section Of our city. she
said Il have gwen freely Of my
time. without pay, foi large por-
ton Of my lie because am in
terestcd in government and IN max
irg Detroit truly = good place 70
live IN and ! intend 20 give the same
kind Of service TO the community #
elected 70 the Council
Officials Have Failed
AS a member Of the Board 81
Education. ! have observed the man
ner in which past Councils and City
officials have failed TO keep the trust
placed in them hy the people City
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-25
Bea Nightingale To
The Cozy Corner

The management OF Cozy Corner
announces the coming OF Bca Night
ingalc. direct from Club Lincoln in
Columbus, Ohio. This artist will
open Oct p and has just been en-
gagged by Tiny Bradshaw's orches-
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