davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1944-07-13
Vote Indicates
Benton County
Republican Area
eLanglie, Sherwood get
big votes; Records
could be eliminated

Benton county people seemed to
have reacted to the election just
about the same as folks in other
parts of the state. Here, as in
most other sections, only about
half the eligible voters took the
trouble to vote. And of those
voting big majority voted for
the republican candidates, gener-
ally, right on down the line.
There were 1885 votes cast in
the county, which is a little under
half the total number on the
registration books. The governors
office drew the largest number for
any single office and of this num-
Der Governor Langlie received
1l67 in the complete but unof-
ficial figures compiled for Benton
County. Louis Washer received
the second highest vote for this
office with $50. Mon Walgren
polled third place with 228 while
Kennewick's candidate Chas. A.
DeBolt got total of 81 in this
county. 5f@
The next most interesting con-
test so far as Benton county
voters are concerned was for rep
resentative. AS usual it is diff
cult to secure the returns from
Skamania county, one of the four
in the district. However, for the
other three counties in the district,
Franklin, Benton, Klickitat, in
complete returns give Senator
Stinson, republican, unopposed for
the nomination, PATS votes with
Earl Coe, democrat, with 1121
votes.
There are two representatives
for the same district, and there
were but two candidates filed on
the republican ticket and three
on the democratic. Geo. F. Christ
ensen of Stevenson and L. E.
Babcock of Kennewick were the
two republicans. In three of the
four counties Christensen received
1888 votes and Babcock 1856.
Two of the three democrats are
to be nominated and AL Henry of
Klickitat received 994 votes, Roger
of Stevenson 373. AS the missing
Records 400 and Martin Nelson
county is Nelson's home bailwick
the figures for this office could
easily be upset, as there are but
so votes between him and Records,
with Al Henry apparently with a
safe enough lead to assure him
of one position.
The only other local office was
for the office of county COM
missioner from this district. In
cumbent Jay Perry was the only
candidate to file on either ticket.
However, just before primary day
Mayor A. c. Anon agreed to let
his hat be tossed into the ring
for the nomination on the re-
publican ticket. He received 40
votes in the district which will
give him place on the general
election ballot on the republican
ticket. Perry received 483 votes.
While the county is apparently
strongly republican this time, Vic
Meyers, democratic candidate for
lieutenant governor received the
largest number of votes, getting
356 to Charles Maybury's 273.
Maybury was second high in this
county, although the other five
republican candidates polled 657.
So, while Meyers individually re-
ceived the highest number votes,
the combined republican vote was
nearly three times as large as his.
The county went all out for
Cameron Sherwood for United
States senator, getting $40 votes
as against Magnuson's 275. Harry
Cain ran second in this county
on the republican side with 12a.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1944-07-13
Soldier Loses Ticket
But is Returned

Pfc. Emil Fink, who is home on
20-day furlough to visit his
family and friends in Pasco, was
most unfortunate. While in Kenne-
wick he lost his railroad ticket
back to New Orleans, where he
is now, stationed.
The ticket was found and re-
turned to the SP&S depot, so now
after spending more than a year
in Alaska Fink is enjoying the
remainder Of his furlough without
worry of transportation back to
his station.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1944-07-13

Miss Frances Lieser was guest
of Miss Tommy Simmelink for the
past week. During her stay, she
called upon several Kennewick
girl friends who attended the
State College of Washington the
past year, returning to her home
in Vancouver on Thursday.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1944-07-13
Four Mail Carriers
On Richland Project

Richland 'sVillage'' is assuming
metropolitan airs next week when
the postoffice there is putting on
four city delivery carriers. Resi-
dences on the project are being
filled so rapidly that by the end
of the year the office there antici-
pates having at least nine city car
riers on the job, according to a
report received here today by
Floyd Hutchins, former assistant
postmaster here who recently took
over a similar position at Richland.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1944-07-13
Project Evacuees
Picnic in Prosser
Event Attracts 300
Residents to Park

Three hundred former Richland
residents, scattered now through
out the northwest by the avacua-
ton Of their little. town, held a
reunion picnic at the Prosser park
Sunday. Harold Wilkinson OF
Grandview and Anton Norling Of
Kennewick made the plans for
the event.
After a basket dinner, neighbors
who had not seen each other for
the past year, gathered in small
groups to chat. Wilkinson called
himself hoarse trying to get q
program Of sports events started
including children's races, hog
calling contests, sack races and
other events dear to the heart OF
picnickers.
Jack Roberts Oldest
Jack Roberts, "a, now of Pros
ser, won the prize for being the
oldest man present, and Mrs. Sara
Ames, now of Touchet, was the
oldest woman. She is n.
Mrs. Roy Lewis Of Boise, Ida,
came the longest distance. Mrs.
Eliza Vandine, now of Grandview
was awarded the prize for the
largest family, with seven children
present.
George Gress, now of Grand
view, won the prize as the most
handsome man. Good natured
John Dam, who still resides in
Richland, was the unanimous
choice of the group for the ugliest
man, and he realized he had been
framed" when he opened his
prize and found it was a picture
of himself.
A survey of the register showed
that the largest group of evacuees
is now settled in the Kennewick
district, 20 having designated that
town as their residence. More
than so are now in the Grandview
area, and 40 are still at Richland,
most of them employed in some
capacity on the Hanford project.
Prosser claims rs of the group,
Benton City Is, Pasco the same
number. Other towns represented
by at least two were Outlook,
Hover, Mabton, Granger, Sunny
side, Teton, Harrah, Valley, Pen
dleton, Ore, and Mckenzie Bridge.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1944-07-13

Mrs. Ralph Harper was called
to Yakima last week by the death
of her mother, Mrs. Elmer Smith.
Mrs Smith was former resident
of Kennewick and had many good
friends here.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1944-07-13
DON w. DRUMMER 81 e
Kelly Field, TIE,

During the last two weeks three
copies of the paper have found
their way into my mail box. It's
most welcome, almost like letter
from a friend.
scan its lines and through it
have found many answers to
where some are, and what's going
on in Kennewick since the boom
has started up the river.
It's greatly appreciated, thanks
Marshall A. Search, Capt. A.C.
SO much. Sincerely.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1944-07-13

d. c. Hansen who has been stay
ing with his daughter, Mrs. A. T.
Belair left Wednesday for Yak
ina where he will visit with his
other daughter Mrs. Carl Phillips.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-03
By GEORGE DIXON

Wv TASHINGTON-Sir Willmott Lewis, of the
w London Times. is one Of the elder statesmen
of the National Press Club. He Is loved and
revered by everyone, including Sir Willmott Lewis
II he has fault-which neither nor the be-
loved baronet are prepared to admit-it is that he
is somewhat inclined toward procrastination IIe
may be a knighterrant but would advise you not
to send him on an Grant If you expect him back
in a hurry.
Recently respected member of the club passed
away The task of writing the deceased's obituary
was assigned to Sir WTlmott by Homer Joseph
Dodge. editor of the Goldfish Bowl" club publ.
cation
Mr.. Dodge kept after the procrastinating peer
but Sir Willmott invariably promised he would
have It on the line tomorrow" The day before
deadline. editor Dodge went around to demand
the obituary only to learn that Sir Willmott had
gone to New York.
Il will fix him." muttered Mr.. Dodge. He did
because friends who happened to be with Sir
Willmott in New York reported that the knight
was rendered quite groggy
Mr.. Dodge sent this telegram
Where Is my obituary."
And signed II with the name of the deceased!
Miss Mary Spargo, one Of the lady reporters
OF this hamlet walking down a corridor of
the old House office building when man stopped
her and asked II she would be so good as to help
him locate Mr.. Beasley. He said Mr. Beasley
was one of the Capitol painters
Always an obliging SOUL Miss Spargo said she
would be glad to help II the fellow could provide
some clue as to where Mr.. Beasley might be found
The man pointed to a women's wash room. ex
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-03

planning that he had looked everywhere else
That's the last place can think Of" ne said.
He may be in there painting"
Miss Spargo nodded Understandings. she
opened the wash room door and cried:
"Oh Mr.. Beasley"
Her shout did not bring Mr.. Beasey. but 1t
brought something else. The place was rent by
feminine scream. young woman came rushing
out and grabbed Mary by the arm.
There's a man In there" she gibbered. II just
heard somebody call him."
Miss Spargo was still mite unnerved herself
when I interviewed her.. But her inquiring,
reportorial mind was still working.
Il keep wondering" she said Where do you
suppose Mr. Beasley really was?"
recent visitor to the Capitol professed to be
quite perplexed by things he had heard and OBJ
served.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-03

to the Senate chamber.
Then one Of them gets up to speak and the
others all eave!"
Technical Sgt Don Tucker reports a most
interesting experience.
In the fighting over Italy one OF our bombing
planes was shot down. According to custom. the
buddies Of the doomed niers divided up the miss-
ing mems effects that evening.
Sgt. Tucker got a leather packet He wore IL
on upwards Of dozen bombing missions before
he was sent home on leave.
He spent few weeks In Washington with his
folks and then went to BarlSsdale Field. Louisiana.
The third evening he was walking down a
street in Shreveport with good,looking WAC on
his arm when he heard voice cry:
Hey. Tucker! Give me my jacket"
1t was the Jackets rightful owner. too! When
Sgt. Tucker demanded to know how the fellow
had managed to return from the dead. the jacket.
owner pretended nonchaance.
Why" ne said. there was nothing TO II.
just walked SO miles to a portland found some.
body there with boat"
And that's all Tucker could get out OF him.
Help! Help! My desk is showed under an ava.
lanche of printed matter from WIPE. 1t tells how
to save paper!
To my immature mind one OF the funniest
things in the world an od-time vaudeville act
which started off as a very stark piece OF drama
poor old woman was on her knees begging
the villain to unhand her daughter. The suspense
was awful. At this point a bum in overalls
waddled onstage and dropped lo-foot plank!
The scene, in all its mirthshaking beauty,
came back to me the other day when happened
to glance into one of our offices and saw group
of editors deciding the fate of nations
They were so intense and serious decided 10
do. something nice for them. So secuted around
the building until found plank
waited around until heard one OF the editors
say: And what do you think we should do abou,
Stalin?"
Then walked in and dropped the plank!
guess the act wasn't as funny as i thought.
Anyway the editors didn't laugh.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-05-12
Tyson Speaker
AT Meeting
OF Rotary Club

T. ]. Tyson. plant engineer for
the ingalls, Shipbuilding Corpor-
alton, was the principal speaker
at the weekly luncheon meeting
of the Pascagoula Rotary Club on
Wednesday at the Community
House.
Thomas r. Wells, president,
presided at the meeting.
Mr.. Tyson dealt with the.main-
tenance problems encountered by
the engineering department at
the shipyard, telling of the vital
Importance to production that the
job of maintenance is. His talk
was thoroughly enjoyed by the
members and guests present.
Several announcements were
made by j. E. Stone, secretary /,
and Mr.. Wells introduced visit
ing Rotarians and guests.
Members of the committee on
the observance of Boys and Girls
Week In Pascagoula extended the
thanks of the entire club to the
many civic and business groups
that aided in making the obser-
vance the success that it was.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-05-12
Circle Two Meets AT
Home OF Mrs. Harry
PorsleY. Monday

A very pleasant meeting of Cir
Gle Two Of the Woman's Auxiliary
to the First Presbyterian Church
of Pascagoula, was held al the
home of Mrs. Harry Parsley ON
Telephone Road on Monday af-
ternoon of this week.
The members were welcomed
in a home made especially attrac-
tive through lavish use of flow
ers. Easter and day lilies were
used in lovely contrasts to glad
ioli, in the living room.
In the dining room where the
table vas covered with a cloth
of imported Italian lace, a basket
ful of apricot gladiola and Queen
Anne's lace, which had been ar
ranged by the deft fingers of Mrs
w. c. Havens, was the center of
much attention.
After the meeting was opened,
by Mrs, Ravens, the circle chair
man, prayer was voiced by Mrs.
Foster Carson.
The short business session
was followed by a mission study
program under the leadership of
Mrs. Arthur Allen, who had for
her subject, christian Hospital
ity," and who talked on "Hospi-
tally in Homes
The. meeting was closed with
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-05-12
Moss Point Science
Club Hears Talk
By DR.. Thompson

On Thursday, May 4, the
Science Club" of Moss Point
High school enjoyed a talk by
DR.. J. T. Thompson.
The talk was for those who
are interested in becoming nurses
and doctors. With this as a sub
ject DR.. Thompson stressed the
importance of taking subjects in
high school that will be most
useful in Medical school, He
pointed out some interesting facts
about the conditions and require
ments in medical work.
He stressed the Importance of
college work for the girls who
wish to become nurses, and also
pointed out the different subjects
that would be of most Importance
in this field.
After the fundamentals on the
subject, the members of the club
were permitted to ask questions.
Several questions were answered
as to the many different fields
and length of time to finish the
different courses.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-05-12
Judging Contests
For All Girls To Be
Held On Saturday

Ali Club Contest Day will be
observed Saturday at the agri-
cultural building on Ker Street,
Miss Ruth Cain, county home
demonstration agent, announced
Thursday. At this time the girls
judging contest will be held, be-
ginning at 10 I'm
Winners in the county contest
will represent Jackson County in
the state All Club contest at Club
Congress in July, Miss Cain,
pointed out. Awards vary from
war bonds educational tours, a
trip to Chicago to enter the ma
tional All Club Congress to col
lege scholarships.
Every contestant must submit
a complete record Of club activi-
ties up to the date Of the contest.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-05-12
Honor Students AT
Pascagonla High
School Announce

Chosen as the student having
the highest average for three and
q hail years in the P~ascagoula
High school, Jane Herring,
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. b.
Herring, Beach Boulevard, has
been named vaiedictorian Of the
senior class. Her average is 94.03.
Perry Gautier, son of Ms. and
Mrs. Newton Gautier OF Gautier,
will make the salutatory address
at the high school graduation ex-
e~rcises, May 20. His average is
8817.
Miss Herring, VINO is 10 years
old, is q member of the Beta
Club. O national honor society,
president of the Girl Reserves
and, as a senior in the music
department, she will receive her
music certificate with her aea-
demic diploma. She has been
drum majorette OF the nigh school
oand for two years.
Young Gautier is 10 years old,
IS president of the Beta Club and
was captain of the basketball
team during his senior year.
Although students who have
not attended the Paseagoula High
school for the full high school
term are not eligible for these
nonors, other high ranking pupils
include Margaret Olive Slade, is,
daughter OF Mrs. Seymour 4.
Slaie, VINO transferred from the
Vancleave High school and n
rolled IN the local school a year
ago. Hsr average for the high
school years is 90, 20. Miss Slade
makes her home in Pascagoula
with Mr. and Mrs. Leo Byrd on
Jackson Avenue.
Bobby Gates, 10, son of Mr.. ana
Mrs. T. M. Gates 902 Williams
Street, showed an average of
93.12 points. He has been in the
Pascagoula school one year,
transferred from the
Miss, High school.
Mary F. Herring, l8, daughter
If Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Herring,
IA Admiral Schley Street, av-
80. She is a transfer from
he Brookhaven Miss, High
ehool and attended school here
me year.
Kathleen Corley, Is, daughter
f Mr.. and Mrs. James l.. Corr
ey, 315 Verdun Street, has an av-
rage of 89.47. She is a transfer
rom the Woodland, Miss, High
Ichool and has been in the Pas
'agoula High school for a year.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-05-12
Mrs. Gap!ier To
Head District
Clubs This Year

At the election of officers foI
the First District of the Missis-
sippi Federation of Women's
Clubs which took place at Moss
Point, May 10 Mrs. Hermes Gau-
tier of Pascagoula, was elected
to the presidency of the organi-
cation for the ensuing year.
Mrs. Gautier is a past presi-
dent of the Woman's Club OF
Pascagoula which she was large
ly instrumental in organizing and
which though, comparatively
young in years, has already piled
up a goodly record in moral and
civic activities.
Mrs. Gautier will succeed Mrs.
w. S. Scott of the Woman's Club
Of Lucedale.
Among other officers elected
were, Mrs. w. o. Cochran OF
Laurel, recording secretary; Mrs.
d. d. Entringer of Biloxi, Gus
todian, and Mrs. c. d. Totenbier,
of Ocean Springs, auditor.
The session was the 10Th in
the history of the District FEEDER
alton which is composed of clubs
from eleven counties.
1t began at $50 and, following
registration and an executive
council meeting, the program for
the morning was opened with am
invocation voiced by Mrs. John
Cirlot of the Fortnightly Club of
Moss Point as part of the opening
ceremonies, reports from COM
mittees, offices, chairmen, ana
club presidents, and delegates,
took up the greater part of the
time with a pleasant break ocea-
stoned when Jimmy Bishop, di-
rector of music at the Moss Point
High school gave a group of
songs with Mrs. John j.. Brock
Jr, at the piano.
Mrs. Robert Pitard of Jackson,
first viee-president of the Missis-
sippi Fereration, brought a mes
sage from the president, Mrs. b.
Q. Woworth, who was unable TO be
present as the result of an acct
dent which has left her badly
crippled.
After the session the body re-
paired to the community house
where luncheon was served by
the women of the city at a table
richly decorated with flowers.
Mrs. h. c. Eley of Moss Point,
introduced Mrs. Andrew Boyles
OF Moss Point, who made the in
vocation after which a sextette
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-05-12
Special Services
Mark Mothers Day
At Ndzurene Church

Mother Day viii be observed
Sunday with special services at
the Church CT the Nazarene. the
Rev L. S. Polk, pastor, an
nounced.
The Sunday School at 10 am.
will mark the beginning of this
observance when a gift will be
presented to the oldest mother
present, At the regular morning
service at Ii am, Rev. Polk Will
preach a special sermon and
mothers with boys and girls in
the service will be nonored, Spe-
eial music will be furnished by
the women's quartet. AT the
Young Peoples service held at z
pin. there will be a special pro-
gam and a gift will be present
ed the Youngest mother. An
evangelical service Will follow at
3 pm.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-05-12
Meeting OF. Beach
PTA To Be Held AT
School Wednesday,

A meeting of the Beach School
Rarent-Teacher Association will
be held in the school auditorium
Wednesday, May II, at 2:30 pm.
A prize will be awarded to the
room having the most mothers in
attendance.
A nursery with a maid in at
tendance will be a feature of the
meeting so that all mothers with
small children may be able to at
tend.
The purpose Of the session will
be to outline plans for next year
in connection with the raising of
funds to be used for playground
equipment and a clinic, accord
ing to the president, Mrs. C. w.
Smith.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-05-12

from the Moss Point High school
band under the direction of Mr..
Bishop, gave a program OF vocal
and musical numbers.
Higniignts OF the luncheon
were short talks given BY three
pioneer clubwomen OF the state
among whom were Mrs, ]. B
Jarvis of Laurel, who has the
distinction Of having been the
first president of the district
club when it was organized 20
years ago. The other speakers
were Mrs j. B. Slaughter of
Waynesboro and Mrs. Mare Kean
of Ocean Springs.
l.. K. Mcintosh, attorney of
Mess Point, gave a highly infor-
native talk on 'The Danger of
Too Many Laws-How to Know
3 GOOD Law"
Guest speaker for the afternoon
was Hub Hosey of Laurel, who
gave an inspiring talk on. "Wo-
men of Today and Tomorrow
Mr.. Hesey, superintendent of
education of Jones County, a post
that ne has occupied during the
past two wears, gave a highly in
spirational talk.
Mrs. Hermes Gautier of the
Woman's Club of Pascagoula,
gave a helpful talk on How To
Think and Talk Standing on
Your Feet"
This was followed by adjourn-
ment following a short business
period.
Among the clubs represented
were the Woman's Club of Gulf
port, the Littoris Club, the Three
Ar.s Club, The Culture Club.
Twentieth Century, Argus, and
Piedmont Clubs of Laurel, the
Woman's Club, L~ucedale, Wo-
mans Club, Biloxi; Woman's
Club. Ocean Springs; Fortnightly
Club, Waynesboro; Woman's
Club and Junior Woman's Club
of Pascagoula and the Fortnight
~ Club of Moss Point
Among the delegates were Mes
danes T. S. Husk and w. H.
CaraWay of Guifport; c. D. Totem
bier, 0. E. Heffner, C. Dickson
Hodges, and Marc Kean of Ocean
Springs; John Lewis, Will Lind
sey, Plumer Pearson, T. E. Wal
ters, M w, Scott, w. o. Cochran,
j. H. Wright Fred M. Pettingill,
Estus Hudson, A. B. Martin, and
Milton Lewis of Laurel; j. c.
Thomas of Hattiesburg; D. d.
Etringer and Joe Lawrence OF
Biloxi. r. S. Ford and j. S. Abb
hey of Pascagoula, ana r. C. Eiey
of Moss Point,
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-05-12
Mrs. Lindsey To
Head Moss Point
PTA Next Year

Officers for the ensuing year
Tor the Moss Point Parent Teach
ef Association were announced
at the closing meeting Of the
1894 session held on Tuesday.
They are Mrs. E. j. Lindsey,
PRESIDENT; Mrs. Julian Rivers,
vice president; Miss Carrie Lee
Harris, secretary treasurer.
Chairmen of this year were re-
nominated as follows: Mrs A. J.
franklin, program pro tenn; Mrs.
c. B. Armistead, finance; Mrs.
W. H. Nelson, room mother; Mrs.
Clayton Cooper, membership;
and Mrs. Jesse Dethioff, pub
licity.
The project for the year was to
obtain tables for the cafeteria.
Mrs. Lindsey announced the Ia
bles have arrived and been in
Stalled and are now in use. They
are attractive, durable tables with
plastic tops and an addition to
the school that they will serve for
many years.
The fourth grade won the half
holiday, a prize this grade has
Won several times.
The next meeting of the associ-
alton will be held the second
Tuesday in September as the
first meeting of the l944-45 school
year, Officers and teachers ex-
pressed the hope hat parents will
all cooperate in making this a
better year for the PTA.