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Evening star., 1942-08-15
Gas Rate Boost
HearingDe|ayed
For 50 Days
Question Of High
Salaries Raised
By Honkin
BULLETIN.

In a surprise development
this afternoon. Commission
ers Kutz and Flanagan of the
District Public Utilities Com
mission overruled decision
announced last night by
Chairman Hankin that there
would be a 60-day postpone
ment of the gas rate case. The
hearing will be held beginning
at 10 am. Tuesday.
Evening star., 1942-08-15

II you can't sleep at nixht-gc out
and buy \ bond.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1942-12-24
u. S. Marine Corps
Resumes Enlisting

The US. Marine Corps, for a
limited period only, has resumed
the enlisting of men between the
ages of II and 80. Those interested
should first make application at
their nearest Marine Corps re
,cruiting station and complete their
physical examination. If accepted
for enlistment, they should then
apply for immediate induction thru
their local draft board. BY follow
ing this procedure they can still
select the branch of service that
they are the most interested in and
their local draft board will get
credit for them.
Those interested in getting ir
the Marines should contact Staff
Sgt. Marvin Klemme. at Room IL
Book Nook building, Walla Walls
at their. earliest convenience, since
it is not known what the quota
will be for this sub-district mol
just how long the opportunity viii
be open.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1942-12-24
Kitchener Graduated from
Training School

Pvt. Mervin A. Michener, son OF
j. r. Kitchener, of Kennewick, has
graduated from an intensive course
in aviation mechanics and now is
prepared to blast the. Axis. Shep-
pard Field, near Wichita Falls,
Texas, is one of the many schools
in the Army Air forces technical
training command which trains the
specialist technicians who main
tain our bombers and fighter planes
in perfect combat condition. He
now is eligible to became crew
chief on a bomber and to win a
rating as corporal or sergeant.
Before entering the school, he
was trained at one of the basic
training centers of the Air Forces
technical training command and
learned to fight the Axis with other
things besides the tools of his trade.
Men trained by the Command are
versed in the art of protection and
offense as well as repair.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1942-12-24

ened hours of school were necessary
to harvest vital crops.
The chamber also endorsed the
Grange plan for the reapportion-
ment of representatives in the legis-
lature. One of the most unac-
countable divisions in this respect
is the sixteenth district, comprising
four counties of widely divergent
interests, with two legislators and
one senator. This is the sixteenth
district. The reapportionment
would give the district four legis-
lators and two senators, doubling
the present representation.
A proposed change in the cleo
ton laws was also recommended
whereby election would have two
boards to handle the actua
voting the other to do the tabu.
lation. 49,. i
Several other items were under
! discussion and Mr. Babcock agreed
to support those measures Wllcf
were of interest to this region
He has also agreed to prepare s
special letter to this paper concern
ing the activities of the session
especially those in which this ares
is most interested.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1942-12-24
Auction Toys

Kiwanians brought gifts to their
regular luncheon Tuesday noon and
contributed them to Santa's pack
Afterward they were auctioned and
more than $50 was received. This
money is to be handed in to buy
gifts for the service men. The
toys were also contributed to be
given to the one or two families
which have been found that will
not otherwise have an enjoyable
Christmas. = ...-..- .-.- .. Z,
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1942-12-24
Chamber Urges
Representative to
Support Irr. Laws
Liberalization of labor
laws for duration
also recommended Il

Several matters of Importance to
this community will be under con-
sheraton at the forthcoming ses-
sion of the state legislature, so
the chamber of commerce arranged
meeting with Representative L.
E. Babcock Monday evening for
brief discussion of them. The
idea was to let the representative
know the attitude of the community
concerning these vital measures.
Changes in the irrigation laws
of the state. are routine in every
session, but several new proposals
for the sterilization of the many
districts in the state will be intro
duced at this session. Most of the
proposals will be of great benefit
it is, thought, TO directors and man
ager in the matter of the financial
setup. Certain of these Items were
called to the attention of our legis-
lator. 1888
The matter of farm labor is also
vital one in this community for
the coming year This year the
miles of red tape concerning the
employment of minors was neces-
sary. A proposal to take the re-
strictions off for the war emergency
was recommended. This was also
to include ali phases of the agri-
cultural work in the state.
Another angle on the labor. situa-
ton was to permit those drawing
compensation from state funds to
work during the farm season with
out jeopardizing their dependency
status. "A large pool of available
labor could be tapped in this man
ner, it was thought. Other angles
were the state school financing sit
uation, in those cases where short
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1942-12-24

There will be a Christmas serv-
ice at St. Paul's Episcopal church
Christmas eve, Dec. "a, at IL p. m.
The service will be conducted by
Walter johnson, Gene Spaulding
and Howard Whitbeck. The public
is cordially invited to attend.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1942-12-24
CHRISTMAS
SEALS

happy to know that the people Of
our county are buying Christmas
seals for funds to finance a grim
battle during the coming year to
prevent any increase here.
Please put a CHEEKY little seal
on every piece Of mail that goes
out of your house from now til
December 25th when the sale ends
If" You have not replied to you1
local worker please do so at once
so she will not need TO send you
a "foIlow-up" card.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1942-12-24
PrOsser Girls Win
Top T. b. Essay Prizas

Mrs. d. E. Marsh Of Prou,.- .
charge OF the tuberculosis lao
contest which ended Decemb.,s s ~,
Judges were Mrs. Marsh, Or. s,, 10
Mrs. A, E. starkenburg, Mrs ~ ~
Bastien and Mrs. ]. R, Az geo
Prizes of $3.50, $3.50 and !, :.
were given in each division. So ssal
high school: LIST, Miss Ma..l nc
Hahn Of ProSser. End, Miss W. Ols
Wittkopf, Prosser, and Sro 49,
Anna Mae Brooks, Benton ~
Junior high school: Isl NV Wv
Raybill, Benton City, 2no M
Rutherford, Kennewick, and ~
Garnetta Reed, Benton CITY '
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1942-12-24

Commercial vehiclers are remind
ed to have their tires inspected be-
fore January 49,. Failure to do so
means operating their trucks with
out gas. -. ~ .zI s:s..t..
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1942-12-24

III q
lease of the required critical ma
terials. Where differences occur
between Wickard, wPA, and other
government agencies, they will be
decided by economic sterilization
chief Jimmy Byrnes.
The OPA has authorized an in
crease of approximately cent per
half pint of light cream at retail
levels, with proportionate increases
at wholesale levels. The purpose
of the increase is to halt abnormal
diversion of butterfat from cream
to butter. Sale of heavy creams
was recently forbidden by the OPA.
A point" system of rationing.
similar to that now used in Eng
land, will be inaugurated some time
after the first of the year. Ac-
cording to recent reports, the new
system viii not replace straight
coupon rationing of sugar, gasoline
and coffee, but will be used for new
rationing programs. It's expected
that meat will be one of the first
items to be covered by the point
rationing method, but no definite
information confirming this has
yet been released by the Depart.
ment.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1942-12-24
Unlimited Grass

There has been some little spec
ulation among asparagus growers
crops. Word was received this week
by the local canneries that they
were to be granted unlimited prior
ities on labor and materials for
canning all the grass they could
secure for the coming season.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1942-12-24
Seal Sale Tops
Last Years Record

According to Mrs. J. r. Ayers,
Seal Sale chairman, the report for
the first 20 days of the Christmas
Seal sale is $84590 or over 500
more than the 2O-day report last
year.
This shows that the people OF
Benton County realize that the
campaign against tuberculosis Is
recognized by authorities as wal
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1942-12-24
Jan. IL, Farm
Mobilization Day
Set for Nation
"Point" rationing sys-
tenn to be put into effect
early next year.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt
has proclaimed January II Farm
Mobilization Day. and has asked
that on that day farmers gather
with USDA representatives and
other agricultural workers to dis
cuss ways and means of insuring
maximum production of vital foods,
Said the Commander in chief:
+ st should like Farm Mobiliza-
ton Day to be a symbol Of free
America; a symbol of the might
and productivity Of our nation; and
a symbol of our determination to
put to full use our agricultural
resources, as well as our other
resources, in the achievement Of
complete victory"
Plans are under war for the
observance of the occasion thru
out the state. Z "A. s...
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1942-12-24

work of vital
nature and that
total war has
always increas-
ed the spread
of tuberculosis
When We stop
to consider that
one person in
the USA die'
every minute
from tubercu.
lOSiS we arc
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1942-12-24

Pfc. wiIkaS Hawn, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. w. o. Hawn, is spending
a short furlough from Camp For
rest, Tenn, at his parents home.
He expects to return Thursday
evening.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1942-12-24

John Owens is spending a fem A..
in Spokane, under a physicians c SS
Elmer and Henry Smith dmve !
Walla Walla Wednesday 10 MN
back some farm machinery.
Mrs. Clara Root was a WAN
Walla visitor on Monday.
Locust Grove Home Circle ma,
with Irene Clodfelter Tuesday
Christmas party with an exchaDa'
Of gifts was the afternoons ents,
tainment.
Jim Pratt and Fuzzy Miller w,,,
guests at the Gilbert Edwards hOne
Wednesday.
Odin Staley was a visitor at n,
Gilbert Edwards ranch on Tuesday
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1942-12-24

Chairman Truman, of the Sen
ate's special investigating COM
mittee, has indicated that hearings
on farm machinery shortages will
be held some time in January. Re
suits of the hearing may affect
present manufacturing quotas OF
farm machinery and equipment.
Farm machinery quotas may also
come into the news as a result
of Secretary Wickard'S appoint-
ment as Food Administrator. Under
executive order, Wickard has auth
ority to determine farm machinery
needs for carrying out food produc-
ton goals, and can make recon-
mendations to the WPA for the re-
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1942-12-24
Locust Grove Annual
Party to Be Fri. Night

Locust Grove-The annual Chit,
mas party will be held at the Ioa 10y.
Grove hall Friday night. The v rus
gram is under the supervision - I'M ~.
lecturer, Mrs. Gilbert clodfeltegr > I ~,
members are urged 70 coma "a. ~
bring their children. a''u
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13
STRAND

Performances this evening at Warmers Strand theater conclude the engagements of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Keep 'Em Flying; also Constance Bennett and Jeffrey Lynn in Law of the Tropics.
 MT. and Mrs. Thin Man" are at 1t again in the latest howler "Shadow Of the Thin Man" open- ing tomorrow at the Strand with Myrna Loy and William Powell again sharing co-starring honofs having again assumed their famous eharac cterizations as Nick and Nora Charles
 With Nick, Jr,, and Asta rounding out the now famous family "ShadoT Of the Thin Man" Is a laugh riot from start to finish. Such episodes in which Powell turns into living top after a humlliaIing experience on merry ego -round to which he has taken his matter-of. fact young son, or a wrestling bout acene which ends with the wrestlers tumbling into Mss l0y's lap, may seem IT. relevant to the solution Of a murder mystery, but h the cast Of the "fi'n Man" pictures, and particularly tht one, you can never tell when ' laugh vii turn Into | clue.
 Starting with n murder at n faet track, the plot ol the new iilm has Powell. as Nick Charles. trying it Dick ont the criminal rom asll varying suspects as uls head oi . state athletic commission, gam bier. md a betting commissioner and his girl friend, among others With Miks Loy's help, and some. times, Ia spite of it Nick ultimate iy solves the ease in his own bril. liant fashion.
 Others in the cas include Diekls Hall na Nick Jr,, Barry Nelson Donna Reed. Sam Leysne. Alan Bax. ter and Henry O'Nelil.
 Ano for your further enlo, meIi the management preantk "Fi, inR cadeta.' an aviation thriller wit'l William dargan and Edmuna Lore in featured roles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13
Local Teachers
 Hear Supervisor

Miss Helen Grant, supervisor of remedial reading in Winchester School, New Haven, addressed more than 150 members of the Water bury Teachers association and 50 Nuns and Parochial school teach CTS who were their guests.
 In her illustrated talk on Rem edial Reading" Miss Grant cx- plained the techniques used to i'm prove the reading habits of young children, and to instill a desire for permanent interest. She described the organization of reading clubs among school children to stimulate and encourage int rest in hobbies.
 Miss Mary E. Kennedy, president, presided at the meeting. Arthur Bowling of Wilby High school in- troduced Miss Grant. John P. Kin ney of the Crosby faculty and Sam uel Meyers of LeavenWorth are members of the committee to se- cure special speakers. This was the first in a series which the asso- citation will sponsor in bringing 70 this city, outstanding members of the profession throughout the state.
 On January 3l the association will have celebrated a. first an- niversary Memorial Mass at the Immaculate Conception church for Miss Daisy Lord, former president of the organization
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13
Weddings
Card Party Held
 At Third Church

Mrs. William Wood, Mrs. D. P. Castaldo, Mrs. James Donnelly, Mrs. Julius Baranauskas, Mrs. Harold L. Fogg, Mrs. William Detweiler and Mrs. William Barnes were hostesses at card party given by the Wom- ems Get Together club of the Third Congregational church last night at the parish hall.
 Mrs. Raymond voegtlin donated door prize which was won by Mrs. William Barnes. A personal gift box was made by the members for Mrs. Gomer R. Lewis, who is convalesc- ing at her home following recent operation.
 Plans were discussed by the mem- bers for Valentine party to be held next month.
 Those attending were: Rev. Co., mer R. Lewis, Mrs. Frank T. San tora, Mrs. J. w. Gardner, Mrs. Jerry Nolan, Mrs. George Reed, Mrs. Henry Light, Mrs. Raymond Will kins, Mrs. Henry Vollers, Mrs. Larry Lucas, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Smith, MT. and Mrs. Albert Harris. Miss Anna Payton, Miss Bessie Payton, Miss Eleanor Barnes, Mrs. William Barnes, Sr., Mrs. Walter Foell, Mrs. Howard Hemenway, Mrs. Claude Link.
 Mrs. Arthur Dauphinais, Mrs. John Wallace, Mrs. Fred Hamm, Mrs. George Knowles, Mrs. Frank Judson, MT. and Mrs. John A. Page, Mrs. J. w. McKellar, MT. and Mrs. William Phillips, Mrs. Julius Baran- auskas, Mrs. William Wood, MT. and Mrs. D. P. Castaldo, Mrs. Frank Wilson, Mrs. Raymond T. Voegt- lin, Mrs. William Detweiler, Mrs. c. M. Henderson, Mrs James Gard ner, Mrs. Louis von Lott, MT. and Mrs. Harry Pritchard, Mrs. William Weston, Mrs. Harold L. Fogg, MT. and Mrs. Arthur Nichols, Mrs. Fred Jackson and Mrs. Floyd Cady.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13
Local Residents
 Aid Children

Among the Waterbury residents who have contributed to the Foster Parents Plan for War Children are Miss M. B. Webster of Homer street, Attorney Chase Kimbal, ard The Women's Educational Club.
 Fifty-three residents of Connecti- tut have aided the support of chil- dren of all nationalities in Great Britain through the Foster Parents Plan for War Children, for the month of December, it was announc- ed by Mrs. Edna Blue, plan exc cutive chairman, American head quarters.
 At the present time the plan is operating Al children's projects and is caring for children of all nation alities throughout England.
 Contributors include six residents of Stamford and Hartford, five resi- dents of New Haven, and Greenwich four residents of Manchester, and two residents of New Britain Washington, ard Westport. Also one resident of Wilton, Shar- on, Pomfret Center, West Cheshire Windsor, Fairfield, M d d lebury, Madison, Guilford, M q letoWn, South Norwalk, Norwich, Wood- bridge, New Canaan, Bridgeport, Litchfield, Shelton, Torrington and Stonington.
 On receipt of an application to become a Foster Parent, the plan makes arrangements to take a war child from a subway shelter or a bombed-out settlement into one Of the Foster Parents Colonies. The Foster Parent receives as soon as possible a photograph and brief history of the child, and then pays $l5.000 month for the upkeep of the child.
 More than 15,O00 children have been cared for by the plan since its inception five years ago. These included Spanish, German, French, Austrian, Dutch, Belgium and Brit ish refugee children as well as Polish children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13

American Contract Bridge League will expand their cancer work throughout the country,
 With such a fine purpose as this think the bridge players will get lot better breaks Wouldn't you like to have had the good breaks that came on today's hand2
 Fast had waited to see how high the opponents would get, as they were habihual oyerbidders, His dou' ble looked like the Rock of 6ibral- tar.
 He was disappointed ln the open. ing lead, but put ID the ace oi diamonds and at once switched h the Jack of spades, Dummy won hDn led q heart for winning fhlehse South jed the qilaan Of clubs, whleli was allowed to win, but East took the second trick and led a dinmono
 South had to jump right In will the King of dlamonds and nun hG clubs. tnst saved three spaden ailn a diamond, while South saved three hearts and the diamond Jack. Wfxl could do no better than hold three hearts and the diamond queen.
 Now heart lend put South in and the Jack of diamonds forced West in. West had to return hearts Into Bouth,s tsnaee. Thus declaref made four odd,
 Notice what Eaft could do o the hand by simple continuation oi dlamonds at the second trick. II South hops up, he will lose al least three diamondf. the club king and spade ace. ii he ducks, Wet xiiih, and he now can and should shift to spades. holding declafci D sis tricks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13
Contract Bridge
CORNELL CLUB

Scorers in the Monday evening tournament under the direction of Mrs. J. c. Moriarty included: North south, Mrs. Phillip Brodeur, Mrs J. c. Pererault. 9l1a; Mrs. Pau Reusch, Mrs. John Panalitis, 91, east-west, Genevieve Lenaro, Mrs s. Cocchiola, 93; MT. and Mrs. Johr Finlay, 94.
 The official standing is: Mrs William Murphy, Miss Mildred Hol- land, 181; Mrs. Charles Phillips Mrs. John Synnott, i70; Miss Gene vieve Lenaro, Mrs. s. Cocchilo, 16e F; Miss Kathleen Bowling, Miss Ann Popernick, 1S8M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13
Aduisors Club Hears
 Miss Mary Parsons

Training in Democracy is neces- sary for our youth was stressed by Miss Mary Lou parsons at the din- ner meeting of the Advisors Asso- citation at Central Y. M. c. A. last night. If we are to have true democracy, we must have leader ship, otherwise it will degenerate into confusion and anarchy, de- clared Miss Parsons. The place of the advisor of groups in democratic procedure was further outlined ill a discussion by Albert Blank, Jean- nette Shinn, Margaret Galbraith, and Charles Healey.
 Victor L.azzaro, chairman of the program committee, conducted the discussion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13
Personal@SOCLAL ACTIVITIES
Girl Scout Council Held
 Annual Elections Today

The Waterbury Council of Girl Scouts elected its officers and com- mittee chairmen a the annual meeting held this morning at Scout headquarters.
 Miss Sarah Miller, the new execu- tive secretary of the council, was introduced to the hoard members.
 Mrs. Joel I. Butler was seated as commissione~ with the following staff: First deputy, Mrs. John M. Joy; second deputy, Mrs. J. Ches- ter Little; treasurer, Mrs. Albert Hermann; secretary, Mrs. John Gilmartin; finance chairman, Mrs. Archer Rowbottom; organization chairman, Mr.. John M. Joy; pro- gram chairman, Mrs. J. Chester Little; training chairman, Mrs. Donald Henderson; camp chair man, Mrs. Carl L. Weyard; public relations chairman, Mrs. Tennant Elwin; nominating and member ship chairman, Mrs. Edwin North rop.
 The Council members included Mrs. Theodore Bevans, Miss Helen Chase, Miss Edyth Dallain, Mrs. J. H. Green, Mrs. Arthur Johnson, Mrs. Robert E. Johnson, Mrs. w. Glenn Kirby, Mrs. Raymond Pidge, Mrs. William V. Tobin, Mrs. Wal ter Van Tassel, Mrs. Carlton Bro- deur, Mrr. Norwood Webster. Mrs. Russell Ath erton, Mrs. w. Wilbury Forman, and Mrs. Fred Barry.
 The staff includes: Executive sec- retary, Miss Sarah Miller; field secretary, Miss .cannette Deaver; office secretary, Miss Elna House.
 The annual reports were read, and the following goals adopted for the year:
 Goal l: To emphasize constantly the fact That the Girl Scout pro- gram is primarily concerned with developing responsible and unsel- fish citizens; and for this reason that our basic purpose is to help Girl Scouts to understand and live the Girl Scout Promise and Laws.
 Goal 2. To take an active part as an organization in plans for civ- ilian defense and volunteer service being developed in the community.
 Goal 3: To encourage greater participation in health and safety practices in troops, camps, an d communities.
 Goal 4: To impress upon women volunteering for service that youth Is the second line of defense and that leadership in Girl Scouting is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-13
DIAL DOINGS By JIM PARKER
ADVICE TO JITTERBUGS

They've nailed down the miclc- phones on the Bob Hope show since bounding Betty Hutton, the nations No. jitterbug, became permanent member of the comedy cast. When Betty gets in the grocye for rug cutting and really cooks with gas, pure shambles is the in- evitable result. So, it's merely safe- ty first to batten down the Studic equipment when she gets reaGy t. give out. Those who saw Betty d.: everything but chew the scenery hl the Broadway show, Panama Hat tie," will have rough idea of the dangers which may be encountered when Miss H. lets loose. Betty made her professional debut by eating through whole blueberIy pie in practically nothing flat at a con- test in Detroit theater. The Pc. consuming act was a prerequisite for permission to sing on the stage. From night clubs and orchesGra jobs and long hitch with Vincent Lopez, Betty went on to WOW the audience in Hattie. Then ca-..ee Hollywood and the inevitable film contract, a meeting with HcEe alc spot on his program.