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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1941-06-26
Wheat Farmers
Face Shortage of
Storage Facilities
Shift from sacked, to
bulk taxes handling
and shipping facilities

Wheat farmers face the possible
ity Of a serious storage problem in
connection with the 1871 harvest,
Fred Wilson. chairman of the Ben
ton County AAA committee, warned
growers this week. Every grower
should make certain we'll in advance
Of harvest that adequate storage ia
cilities. either on the farm or in
local elevators or warehouses, are
available.
with a large carryover from last
years crop and 1871 harvest now
eStir1ated in exneSS Of 55O00.000 bu-
shels In the State OF Washington
alone, terminal storage facilities are
t-.-~-..,- ~ t~e INC dequate TO handle
the CROP" Fred Wilson said. I'm adj
dition, heavy defense demands on
transportation facilities will make
shipping problem. Railroads have
announced that no cars will be re-
leased for grain shipment unless ar
rangements for prompt unloading
have been made. Country elevators
and farm storage places will. there
fore, have to handle large portion
VI
Due to a general SHIFT from sacked
wheat to bulking, the shortage Of
bulk space is expected to be most
acute, Fred Wilson said, but grow
ers who plan to sack should make
sure that an adequate supply OF
sacks is available.
Provisions have been made to en-
courage farm storage construction
under the 1871 commodity loan
program. Assignments Of 1941 AAA
payments may be made for con-
struction Of approved storage places,
and advances OF &c per bushel for
the same purpose will be made by
Commodity Credit Corporation to
growers taking out commodity loans.
Detailed plans for several types
Of farm storage places are avail
able from the Washington State Col
lege Extension Service and may be
ordered through the county AAA Of
flee at Kennewick. Plans for farm
storage also are included in the bull
letin Wheat Storage in the Ever
Normal Granary," which may be oh
tanned without cost at the county
AAA office.
Growers planning to build farm
storage places are urged to make i'm
mediate arrangements TO secure the
necessary lumber and other mater
ials, due to a possible shortage OF
materials or transportation facili-
ties.
Existing buildings often can be re-
modelled to provide satisfactory
wheat storage space at reasonable
cost, Fred Wilson pointed out. Any
well built building that can be made
to provide reasonable protection
against loss or deterioration thru
moisture, rodents, insects, or fire
can be used for storage. Plans for
remodeling existing buildings also
included in the bulletin mentioned
above.
I'VE are facing the problem OF
storing one Of the largest crops i'm
history at a time when a loss OF
foreign markets has already piled
UP surplus" Fred Wilson said. III
we use enough foresight to make
arrangements for storage well in
advance Of harvest, we can avoid
the necessity Of piling surplus wheat
on the ground as they had to do i'm
Canada last year" ..n o.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1941-06-26
Pomona Grange
to Have Picnic
at PrOsser Park
Committee reports
given at well attended
session at Rattlesnake

The Benton County Pomona
grange met Saturday, June 81 at
Rattlesnake grange hall. Grange
was opened at 2 pm. by the Master,
D. L. Henson. There were no resolu-
lions.
M. G. Clark Of the Highlands
grange gave a report on the market
ing committee. N. L. Roger attended
power meeting and stated the
state grange adopted the power COM
mission work.
Mrs. Harold Copeland of Vale
grange reported on the Women's
committee on the Vitamin B group
used in flour. The chaplain drap-
ed the charter and held memorial
services for all the grange members,
who have passed away this year.
Miss Thee Lampson sang I'm The
Garden" Brother I. M. Hartman
spoke few words of coincidence on
the loss of the departed grange
members, paying high tribute to Bro.
Irwin King, state grange master.
Gilbert Clodfelter gave a report
on the PUD extension work. Bro
ther Dilling also gave a short re-
port on the PUD cold storage plant.
w. Skuse reported on the life OF
the club camp held recently at Pull
man. A good report from each OF
the subordinate oranges were given
except Hanford and White Bluffs
which were absent.
There were about go members
present for the afternoon meeting,
and about 125 for the dinner and
evening session. Master D. L. Hen
son, Mrs. Maude Hartman, G. G.
Williams, Mrs. Irene Hughes, Mrs.
D. l.. Henson, Lynn Cooley, Bro
Their Stafford and several others
gave very interesting reports ana
talks on the state grange recently
held in EllenSburg. -s.-. j..
It was voted to hold Pomona
grange picnic in the Prosser PARK
Within the next few weeks. The
time to be set by the general COM
mittee, who are I. M. Hartman, "A.
Norling and Mr.. Webb. Four candl-
dates were given the fifth degree
in the evening. v. A. Schmidt, VIZ,
ginia Schmidt, r. H. Heebaugh, al
of Rattlesnake grange and LOIS
Keethley of Vale grange.
A very enjoyable program was
given at the close by the Rattle
snake lecturer, Mrs. Crosby consist
ing of song by the group, God Bless
America" piano solo, Jack VIII
son: song, Mary Heddy; reading,
Anna Rose Crosby; song, Darrel
Jones; skit, Leroy Crosby; Vlohn
solo. Bill Mcclure; skit, Glen OAR
rel EVELYN and Phyllis Jones, Molly
Hamilton and Wayne Ice. Meeting
closed by singing.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1941-06-26
Decorations

Kennewick's street decorations are
up and are the gaudiest ever seen
for any celebration the town has
ever attempted. While the streets
and buildings are dressed up in fine
style, there is noticeable lack Of
enthusiasm on the part of the citi-
zens in decorating for the occasion
Only comparatively few have don
ned the loud shirts, flowing ties
etc., and an effort will be made to
stir up more enthusiasm. Several OF
the ladies have appeared on the
streets with the long dresses worn
by their grandmothers, but the
number is too few.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1941-06-26
Benton Exceeds
Quota i'm Drive
Funds roll in for
recreational program

Benton county and Prosser city
committees collecting funds for the
United States Organization for rec
reational facilities for men in serv-
ice have exceeded their quotas, lead
ers reported Thursday.
w. G. Sommers, county chairman
said the county quota of $3.50 has
been exceeded by a substantial sum.
Final reports have not been mace
bv all of the rural drive workers. .
Mavor E. R. Wells, chairman OF
the Prosser committee, said $500 was
collected by the committee headed
bv Arthur Purcell, acting drive
chairman. The Prosser quota was
$3.50. Kennewick, $500.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1941-06-26
BaIIyhoO Rodeo

About dozen Kennewickers went
TO Pendleton Tuesday to do little
ballyhooing for the coming cele-
bration. Publicity chairman, How
ard McGhee took Queen Tommy
and couple Of her attendants, the
young Mowery brothers as enter
tanners and had lunch with the Pen
dleton Kiwanis club. Interviews
with the manager Of the Pendleton
Roundup, newspaper and radio pro-
duced some excellent publicity for
the coming show. Those who made
the trip included MIR. and Mrs. Sim
melink, with Queen Tommy, June
and Virginia ViSger, Frank Visger,
Ray Riback, Robert Brown, Brick
Oliver, r. E. Reed and Rodeo Di-
rector Pat Owens.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1941-06-26
Famous Horses
Secured for ROdeO
Arena program to be
full of thrills

Spectators in the three-day show
in the arena will be treated to the
best in the line, arena director Pat
Owens assures us, for he has Sc
cured the famous Ben Jory string
of bad actors to do the plain and
fancy bucking. Such bucking stars
as Rex Ellis, Black Bomber, Banjo
Eyes, Hellzapoppin, Suzq @ and
Blackout will be in the string and
Pat says he'll have riders every bit
as good as the animals.
For the entertainment part, he
has secured Bates Taylor and Doro-
thy McEwen as trick riders and as
a special feature, 7-year-old boy
from Walla Walla who does as
founding things with a horse. These
in addition to the regular program
Of events.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1941-06-26
MOtOrbOat
Races to
Attract
Many to
Celebration

In spite of the complete lack OF
advertising, more and more inter-
est is being shown i'm the cupboard
motorboat races to be held here in
connection with KenneWick's an
nual celebration.
J.. H. Havstad, who has had the
matter in charge, was again in
Portland this week completing final
arrangements for the big event. He
was assured by the motorboat asso-
citation that there would be at least
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1941-06-26
New Furniture
Store Opening
Griggs to hold open
house this week

Formal opening of the Kennewick
Griggs store will be held on Friday
and Saturday of this week. The
store, a branch OF. the PaSco store,
was recently opened in the Havstad
building. This week the floor space
has been doubled, with an archway
cut through the adjoining room
and a much more representative
stock installed.
The store handles all kinds of
electrical goods, stoves, refrigeranors,
lighting fixtures, furniture and
hardware, and is housed in an at
tractive setting in the newly re-
modelled Havstad building.
The firm Is planning some novel
features for their opening, to which
the public at large is invited.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1941-06-26
The White Kitchen
to Open Tuesday

A new eating place, The White
Kitchen, will open for business on
Tuesday. Everything bright and
shining new-even the building,
situated on the highway at the foot
of Washington street on the high
way, just east of the new Stand
ard Oil station. The place was built
and will be operated by Ted Klein
knecht, who says they will feature
steaks as well as have curb service
for drinks, sandwiches, etc. The
White Kitchen is an attractive asset
to the new businesses along the
highway.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1941-06-26

forty racing drivers present and
that there would be at least ten Of
ficial races during the show. 8
The outstanding feature Of the
event will be the presence of al
Sather, worlds champion cupboard
racing driver, with his champion
ship racing runabout. Is.
The races will be held on Sum
day morning on a measured one mile
course in the main channel of the
river, Just off Clover island. Ample
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1941-06-26
Take Pasco-Add AZ
SalOonS-AnchOrage!

w. G. Muldrow, who recently
went to Anchorage. Alaska to work
on the big federal airport there
writes card to the printing office,
bearing a picture of the main street
in that town. The card says: This
is Anchorage. Take Pasco, add 1000
highly-paid workers and 1000 SOL
diers at the mase, plus AZ saloons,
raise all prices 80 to so percent
and you have it. Our area office has
charged Of all defense work in Al
aSka. I am in charge Of all field
practice on surveys. Working hard"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1941-06-26
More Bikes Wanted

The bicycle section for the Fourth
of July parade is still short num-
Der of riders. Under the direction
of Ray Riback there will be bicycle
drill as feature of the parade. All
kids who care to enter are asked to
be at the Kennewick Cannery to-
morrow friday evening at O'Clock
to practice the drill.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1941-06-26
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PAPER TO BE DAY EARLY
NEXT WEEK

Because there will be no mail
delivery next Friday, being, as
most folks know by now-the
Fourth of July, the local paper
will go to press a day earlier than
usual. Advertisers, correspondents
and others are asked t" get their
copy in next week full day
earlier than usual on this account.
The paper will be printed We'd
nesday evening so that it can be
delivered Thursday morning.
Please keep this in mind for next
week. s@
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1941-06-26
Age Limit Changed
In Play School

Mrs. Coffee, supervisor of the play
school in the park, announced re-
Gently that the age limit for young
sters entering has been changed
from to years to 5 to 10 years
There is a possibility of some new
equipment including a croquet sci
for the pupils entertainment.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1941-06-26

parking space is provided. on the
island for hundreds of cars where
spectators can see the whole course.
Because of the current in the
river the course will be tricky and
demand expert technique for these
high speed little boats and thrills
and spills aplenty are in store for
the occasion. This event is sched-
uled for the morning so as to not
to interfere with the rodeo finals in
the afternoon.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1941-06-26
Mixed Tournament

A mixed four-baI foursome man
and wife tournament will be played
on the local course next Sunday
Following the game the men will be
expected to step their partners out
for a chicken dinner The first
foursome will tee off at eight
thirty so the play can be over before
it gets hot. Partners will be drawn
by lot.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1941-06-26

Mrs. Henry Klundt of Page, Wn.,
was a visitor in Kennewick today.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1941-06-26

Doris Ann Foster, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. M. A. Foster OF Hood River
is visiting this week at the home Of
her grandmother, Mrs. E. F. Reese.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-04
DRAFT PROPERTY
 BILL TO EXPLODE
Two Amendments Already Suggested; May Be More
 Before Action
BY JOHN R. BEAL

Limited Press Staff C0rresp0ndent)
 Washington, June 4.-(UP)-Two amendments to the administrators request for draft property powers for President Roosevelt were sug- gested today. One would require congress to ratify the existence Of a national emergency before private property could be requisitioned; the other would limit the time such property could be held.
 Despite reports that President Roosevelt would accept any reason- able notifications" the compro- mise offers failed immediately to satisfy all congressional opponents. Charges of "dictatorship-raw and unashamed" still come from those who believed the bill was too broad for improvement by amendment. They insisted that 1t should be killed.
 The fate of the bill appeared to be uncertain. The request for the broad powers has had the House in an uproar for two days. Another signal of trouble was the failure of the administration supporters to comment and the admission of some administration stalwarts that they thought the bill "too sweeping.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-04

Londonderry, Ireland, June 4 - (UP)-Lieut. Conldr. Walter R.. Jones, 43, assistant United States naval attache in London and for- mer commander of President Roose- velt's yacht Potomac, stabbed him. self to death with a bayonet aboard . British warship anchored here while temporarily insane it was announced today. An inquest aboard the ship disclosed that Jones had secluded himself in his cabin and stabbed himself in the heart Mon- day evening. He died in a few minutes. Authorities said he had suffered a nervous breakdown, but had refused to see doctor or take a rest. He had been stationed in Londonderry about a week.
 Jones, native of Grand Ledge, Mich., was transferred to London last January. He had charge of fit- ting out the Potomac when 1t re- placed the Sequoia as the prcsi- aential yacht, and in 1888 he be-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-04
France Charged With
 Playing Up To Hitler
Syria-U. s. Envoy Wants French Answer; Hitler Will Back France
By WALLACE CARROLL United Press Staff COrrespondent)


 London, June 4.-UP)--Well-in- formed quarters, calling the dc. cision Of the Vichy government to defend the French e1npire' the gravest since Frances request for an armisticc, charged today that French leaders were trying to pro- vide Germany with an excuse to march into Syria.
 It was said that Vichy leaders now were cooperating fully with Germany was doing everything 1t could to precipitate a clash between Great Britain and France.
 Germany was believed to be aiin- ing first. at compelling Great Bril- tain 10 tie Up big part of its middle eastern forces in Palestine, and second. at causing French British clash which would lead to Vichy government appeal for Ger man aid.
 Some persons, however, believed that the Syrian situation might be used by Germany as blind to cover a sudden blow in some other region. It was pointed out that the effect of the anxiety over Syria was to make Turkey even more aware of the danger of encirclement and to detract attention from such places as Dakar and Casablanca on the French West African coast. Ex- perts said that in fact, the Ger mans were in better position to at- tack in North Africa, on the Lib- yan- Egyptian frontier, than Syria or Cyprus.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-04
MASS FOR PEOPLE
 OF GREAT BRITAIN
Most Rev. Francis Spell. man Presided at Services
 in N. Y. CathraI

New York, June 4.-(UP)-The Most Rev. Francis J. Spellman, Roman Catholic archbishop of New York, presided today at @ pontifical high Mass in St. Patrick's cathedral for the people of Britain.
 Lord Halifax, British ambassador to the United States, and Lady Halifax came from Washington to attend the Mass, celebrated on what Is known in England as Eton Day.
 The Mass was celebrated by the Most Rev. Francis Mcintyre, auxil- iary bishop of New York, and mem- bers of the cathedral staff, took a prominent part.
 Among prominent personalities who were invited to attend were Postmaster General and Mrs. Frank 0. Walker, Gov. and Mrs. Herbert H. Lehman, Newbold Morris, presi- dent of the New York City Council;
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-04
Asst U. s. Naval Attache
 Stabbed Himself To Death

came its commander. British and embassy authorities in London were reticent about his death An em- bassy spokesman said Jones had been i'll several days and der'ed that he died by accident. The spokesman would not discuss pos sible motive.
 In Washington. Jones death first was reported by Rep. Paul Shafer, R., Mich., who told the House that he had heard a report Jones had been killed in an American naval plane flying over Ireland. The Navy Department then announced his sui- eide, but gave no details.
 Shafer had complained that the navy had refused to give him de- tails. He said that Jones fiance. a resident of Nashville. Tenn. had re- ceived word he had been killed fly ing over Ireland.
 "I wonder if Jones was on patrol duty?" Shafer asked. 'There are many things being done that we know nothing about"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-04

the passage of the bill as Senators Egan and Blangfleld would remove the objection which they have stead- lastly held since the measure was first introduced several months ago.
 The bill which had been held up indefinitely in the city's and bor- ough's committee was passed by the House in an unexpected move last night. The unanimous vote for the bill came after Representative Ol- colt Smith of West Hartford had presented q favorable report from the committee of which Representative Edward s. Birge Is chairman. The bill Nus taken up in the House under suspension of the rules and after It's passage was transmitted imme. diately to the Senate, where 1t still awaited action this afternoon,
 Both Favor It
 It was understood that Senators Tgan and Blansfield both person. ally favored tho bill but had to car. " ouS the city administration policy of complete opposition to the pen- sion bill. Both were receiving ap- peals by telephone, letter and sel- egrains today, urging them to with draw their objections to the ineas- uro. Some of the communications came from influential Watcrburians.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-04
American Brass Go. In
 Conference On Wages
Company Officials Open Negotiations With Local, An' sonia, TOrrington Members of Cl0; Discussions
 Take Place at Elton

At press time this afternoon of. ficialS of hte American Brass Com. pany sat down at e negotiation par ley with local, Aiisonia and Torring- ton members of the c. T. O. Mine, Mill & Shelter Workers Union at the Hotel Elton.
 Union officials arc asking a wage increase of 10 cents an hour and have refused the company's count er-proposal of six cents an hour in- crease.
 John J. Driscoll, international rec presentatiye of the Union, told the Democrat this morning that the joint committee, upholding union employees of the Brass plants in Wat erbury, Ansonia and Torrington, have received sanction to call for q strike vote in tho event further col- lective bargaining is not realized at this afternoons session.
 The union has also asked the Brass Company for an agreement that any wage terms reached be made retroactive to May 10.
 Take Part In Farley
 J. Harold Madden, superintendent of labor relations and member ot the advisory staff of the federal of- flee of production management, and President Clark s. Judd were on hand this afternoon to participate in the barley which is the second called since the union pressed de- mands for the 10 cents hourly in- crease. The American Brass plants are very important factors in the production of defense materials.
 Close to 5000 workers, for whom
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-04
Little Old Woman Still Lives In Chalk Cliffs Of Dover, Praying For Victory

her voice, oddly enough. is rich and warm. How long has she sat there?
 "Oh. for months and months
 "When did she first move to the caves2
 When they started to send the shells"
 The little old woman seems hap py enough. She isn't lonely. Thou sands of others. whole families to- gcther, live in the caves when the Shrapnel is falling outside. They live in semi-priyate sections which they call apartments"
 The little old woman is neither lonely nor downhearted, albeit re- signed. Asked how long she inten- ded to stay In the caves, she replied without a quaver:
 T shall stay until we have won"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-04
ASSEMBLY NOT
 YET DISMISSED
May Be Late Before They Can Get to General Hill.
 arity in View
BY RAYMOND ,. FITZPATRICK
 Democrat Legislative RepOrter)

N~GHkVNk&V AfGHbShWShVV kWSPVh
 State Capitol, Hartford, June 4.-- With a hoopla and a hi.dc.ho, the General Assembly moved toward ad- journment today, with prospects be- ing that 1t would be late afternoon or evening before Secretary of State Chase Going Woodhouse had the opportunity to utter the constitu- tional phrase, "dod save tho State of Connecticut"
 As early as Monday night the car- nival spirit seized the House and paper wads and airplanes began to fly through the air down the ter- races Of seats. This morning the Senate was beginning to make up for this neglect and was Joining ir the fun at q pace that promised soon to outstrip the House.
 The sessions last night and this morning were marked by the lorna. ton of impromptu quartets and Wliat-have-you In some of the few attempts at harmony since the legis- lators first convened last January 8. There was backslapping and hand- handshaking all over the Capitol, and the biennial assurances: NO,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-04

Dover, June 4--(UP)-Far back in the chalk tunnels which honeycomb the white cliffs of Dover sits lit- tie old woman, dressed in rags and trapped in blankets.
 She is one Of the cliff dwellers who have been forced by Nazi shells and bombs 10 seek the primitive shelter of caves made habitable by electric lighting, plumbing, and cooking facilities.
 Most of Dover's inhabitants go to the caves-originally dug by French prisoners during the Nas noleonic wars and since modern" ized"-only when the sirens scream, but the little old woman is living out her life there.
 "I'm too old to run for the shel-