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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1944-06-15
Think Hospital
Deal is Brighter

Final, revised plans for Kenne-
wick's new hospital are to be
completed this week and submit
ted to the head office in Oakland,
p. G.. Richmond reported to the
chamber of commerce this noon.
Richmond, Mayor A. c. Anon, E.
S. Black and c. L. Powell Were
in Seattle the early part Of the
week to hurry the deal along If
possible.
Because of the prospects of in
creasing prices Of construction, re-
vised plans became necessary and
arrangements were made with the
architects to prepare new ones, in
keeping with the maximum fig
ures submitted by the federal
agencies. The committee feels,
however, that this time the deal
has been substantially advanced
and that the final OK by the Oak
land offices are reasonably sure
to be forthcoming.
Following acceptance by the
Oakland offices, remains only the
final acceptance by the Washing
ton, DC. offices.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1944-06-15

Dear Mr.. Reed:
/ just want to take this OPP
portunity to let you know that ]
have been receiving the Kenne-
wick Courier, although somewhat
irregularly. / want to thank you
very much.
According to the paper, the
town has changed a great deal
since ] last saw it. / am certainly
looking forward to coming back
to it.
At the present time I am on
duty on an island in the South
Pacific. Most of the time it is
very warm here, and rains a great
share of the time. The scenery
on some of these islands is very
nice. Usually along the beaches
there are palm groves, and gradu-
ally run into the jungles.
As you might notice my address
has changed a little. figured
/ should let you know, so tina,
/ might keep on receiving the
paper as I have been.
Well this takes up just abou,
all ] have to write about, SC
will close for this time.
Sincerely, Leonard o. George
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1944-06-15
4-Year-Old browns
In Irrigation Canal

4 Kip Dennison, 4-year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Pete Denisson, resi-
dents at the Hillside trailer camp
about three miles above town, was
drowned in the irrigation canal
last Thursday evening. The little
fellow managed to paddle down
the stream for about lbs yards af-
ter he got into the water, a by
stander reported to the parents
later. An investigation of the ac-
cipient is being conducted by the
sheriff's office. Two older boys
were present at the time and their
stories are being checked.
The Denissons came to this To-
cality from st. Paul, where the
body was shipped, to be held for
burial when the parents are able
to return. Mrs. Denisson was un-
able to fly back as she expects
to be confined this week.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1944-06-15
Draw for
Illegal Deliveries

In connection with the recent
arrest of Carl Hadenfeldt, oper-
ator Of a service station in Ken
newick, who has been charged
with violation OF gasoline ration
regulations, Albert B. Hoffman
cement finisher for Smith, Hoff-
man and Wright, contractors, had
all Of his rations revoked for SO
days, for depositin9 coupons val
ued at SO gallons and accepting
delivery Of 20 gallons Of gasoline
subsequent to validity dates from
Hadenfeldt. -. -
Z Gaylord Hiddleson, carpenter
for the same concern, was charged
with depositing coupons valued al
Al gallons and accepting delivery
therefor after the coupons had
become invalid, for which he re-
ceived revocation Of all his rations
for so days. ~
Hiddleson's plea that he did not
want to turn in coupons and lose
the gallonage value when he re-
applied for supplemental gasoline
was not accepted, inasmuch as il
does not necessarily mean an ap-
plicant will lose any of the rations
not used before the expiration
date as the OPA boards made
necessary allowances for such cir.
cumstances.
The show cause hearings will
continue before c. D. Ridley, chair.
man of the Kennewick board and
the Rev. Leo Dyson, chairman Of
the Plant Area board, until all
cases have been heard and proc.
essed.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1944-06-15
SNAFU!

,,t aheres a soldier in Germany
H.; my isn't going to love us a little
~ Wnen and if he gets back to
h;ennewlck. Last week we printed
ms picture, which was OK. but
II got his name wrong, put him
%. anotner family and generally
s tn. 'nlnss all balled up. The pic
nv NE we labeled as 1t. John Gest
aS mat of 1t. William Wills, son
q Nettle Wills, and grandson of
r;au.a and Mrs. G. r. Bradshaw.
bom.t. Wills was the pilot of a
m;s oer and has been reported
ll,h'ng over Germany since the
and re sorry about the mixup,
saw r ss the boys in the Air Corps
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1944-06-15
New Amusement
Center 10 Open
F ourih Of July
Big dance floor and
concessions featured at
new "Playland"

A new amusement center for
this locality is being built on the
Highlands by =. S. Kennedy. The
place will be called "Playland"
and will consist of a large dance
hall and a yard full of concessions
of various sorts. It is located
about two miles wet of town on
the West Highlands on what is
known as the old Frank Trimble
ranch.
In building 60x122 spring
oak floor has been laid, with a
wide lounge clear around. A
raised platform 20 feet long has
been installed for the orchestra
and there will be another more
spacious lounge at one end. Space
for check room and offices are also
included.
The place will be air condi-
toned, a public address system
installed and the lighting will be
flourescent. The floor is large
enough to accommodate 500
couples. The room will also be
available for large gatherings of
any kind - conventions, political
meetings, etc. Kitchens and dish.
es, ETC., will be available as soon
as priorities can be secured.
Outside the building a large
lighted, fenced parking space will
be provided. Here will be located
several concessions, a barbecue pit,
pop corn and soft drink stands, an
archery court, etc.
Eve are trying to provide the
people Of this area with q fine,
up-to-date amusement center" Mr..
Kennedy said. eve expect to con-
duct decent place, where par.
ents can feel that their children
can be taken with no fear of mo-
lestation. We are to have three
special police on duty at all times
and will really have a nice place."
Finishing touches are being put
on rapidly and the Kennedys hope
to have it ready for a grand open
ing on Saturday night before the
Fourth. The big day, of course
will be on the Fourth, when a
special orchestra has been engaged
for the occasion.
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Sgt. Geo. Hembree
Takes Georgia Bride

Mrs. Elizabeth Hembree received
word this week Of the marriage
Of her son Sgt. George Hembree
and Miss Velma McTellen, in Ma
con, Ca, where George is now sta
toned.
The bride is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan McTellen of
Nashville, Tenn. She was attended
by her sister Mrs. Thelma Free
man of Oklahoma City, Okla,
while George had as best man a
soldier friend who has been with
him three and one-half years, Sgt.
Donald T. Wright, of Gibbon, Neb.
The young couple were married
in the Methodist church.
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Isl 8X us @ oUa
49, =: s. .;;;s ,Sss''

Dear MIR. Reed:
Every week when read the pa
per, I think of writing and thank
ing you for il. I have been re-
ceiving it regularly now for nearly
IA months, except for a few slight
delays when a change of address
occurs.
/ enjoy the paper and want to
take this opportunity to thank you
for your prompt and generous
service.
You probably noticed my change
of address. We finished our three
months of maneuvers in the
swamps of Louisiana, then trav-
eled by train to our new home at
Camp Breckenridge, Kentucky.
This camp is really build-up
from our previous camp, Fl. Leon
ard Wood, Mo. Recreational IA
cilities here are a lot more &C.
commodating. Also, the camp is
more modernized. It was built
in the summer of 1912.
I guess have been rather lucky
to stay in the States SO long, but
considering the length of time ]
have been training, persons
luck can change at any time.
Thanking you again, I am,
Sgt. Merlin Giles.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1944-06-15
Urges Citizens 70
Buy Winter Fuel
Supplies Now
Mayor Anon points out
Possible difficulties
to be avoided

-, that some of the citizens
f vva..rrewick will go cold next
Of M unless they order and take
W WILLY Of their firewood and
o 0eal for the year Immediately. was
s e0anre :, today by Mayor A. C.
Anon. u.ooh;no mo from
-. Nnrthwest Solid Fuels Ration
S.s RI Branch Of the OPA," the
- continued, Indicates that
10 strenuous efforts are being
r wnd 10 avert any firewood or
a n,aI ehortaee, federal authorities
e eSa, with the responsibility OF
s se Pacific Northwest homes
s,nplied with fuel are gravely
warrr;ed as to whether a critical
.hortaee Of these two fuels can
be averted. =,
.. raw material in manufacturing
and increased distance OF saw
Mills from fuel markets has cut
down the supply Of firewood.
at also would help matters It
al persons who can do so would
cut their own firewood for the
coming winter. Every stick OF
firewood 80 gained will help allie
yiate the shortage when cold
weather comes.
"Between two-thirds and three
fourths Of the coal used here is
shipped in from the Rocky Noun
tain states. The railways are
crowded and with increased in
tensity Of the Pacific war will
be more so. Mines are short
handed.
Dealers have not equipment to
deliver all of the firewood and
coal that will be needed when cold
weather arrives.
"For their own sakes, ! hope all
people who heat their homes with
firewood or coal will heed this
warning and get their fuel in now
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News \ ~
BEHIND
THENH|E|&|!!$||z|1I!
Current Picture Of
Campaign StrategieS
By Paul f1ALLON


The average curbstone opinion
around here seems to be that Mr..
Roosevelt can beat Governor Dew
ey, but anyone who would wager
more than a nickel before Sep
tember would be far from wise
man.
No one who seeks truth pays
much attention to the polls any
more, in view of their record of
straying far off until the eve OF
election, then hastily getting as
right as possible. Nor is the pros
pect that Mr.. Roosevelt may cam
paign from the midst of world
peace dealings conclusive ex-
pectation, politically.
The facts Of the matter to date.
are that the Republicans are
holding back their campaign.
building up their file cases. i
while the Democrats are hav-
ing inner difficulties getting
their campaign started. or even,
deciding lis definite lines.
For instance, the Republicans
said not a revealing word when
Democratic National Chairman
Hannegan blamed Dewey for hav-
ing held in 1910 that Mr.. Roose-
welt could not produce $4,000
planes. gli.a11
No Denial Offered
No denial was offered, but the
record will show that Dewey Oal-
las, Texas, May q, 194O charged
the government then did not have
a plan for such production, that
the initial Morgenthau conference
with the industry had been a IL
asco, that if $4,000 planes were to
be produced the government
would have to let industry take
the leadership in production, ap-
propriate $1,000, 600, 900 as start
er, raise 100000 men for the All
corps. Ill
In short he told exactly how the
production could be reached ano
indeed government policy later
followed that line, so Dewey, 1al
from being in the position to Whlcf
Hannegan assigned him, car
claim credit for having helped II
| the achievement. look it up, i
you doubt me0
This, no doubt, has been put II
the file cabinet for use when the
Republicans open up.
| X * #
Asked for Statements
Recently, likewise, a press syn
- Continued On Paoe D
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Flight from Scotland
Requires Sc Hours

1t. Collins Jones, bombigator on
a B-26, recently injured in crack
up in England, arrived this week
and is at the McCaw hospital at
Walla Walla. He and another
airman w ere the only two who
lived through the crash, which ex-
ploded the planes load of "a
bombs. Collins was flown back
from the hospital in Scotland, the
trip to Walla Walla requiring but
SO hours. He had back injury
as well as several wounds from
shell fragments.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1944-06-15
Skuse Resigns

Waldo w. Skuse, county agri-
cultural extension agent Of Ben
ton county, submitted his resigna-
ton May 1, effective August 1,
to give his time to his farming in
terests in Yakima county. The
family will move from Prosser to
Yakima, where they will make
their home.
Mr., Skuse will have nearly 101k
years, over three and a half years
longer than any previous agent.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1944-06-15
Bond Drive is
Tagging in All
Parts Of County
Local chairman urge
citizens to get busy
with purchases

Already reports are coming i'm
from the large companies operat-
ing in this area of their intentions
to buy. share of their war bonds
in Benton county, Carl Howard, of
Benton City reports. Mr.. Howard
is county chairman of the Fifth
War Bond drive. While this type
OF bonds will undoubtedly reach
the quota, Howard says, the sale
of the Z bonds to individuals
is tagging far behind the records
set in the previous drives. IN
less there is some real activity
developing turnout the county,
local communities will be COM
PEELED, Howard thinks to do a
little pressure stuff.
Local chairman A. c. Anon
has been out Of town for most
Of the past week and there has
been no particular activity locally
on the drive. However, organiza-
tions are getting their teams made
up and already the women and
the Camp Fire Girls have been
out soliciting. The latter group is
enthusiastic about their respon-
sibility and the following letter
from one of the members exem-
plifies the attitude they are taking:
There aren't very many
things a l3-ysar-old girl can
do 20 help win this war. When
] was asked 10 help sell War
Bonds. I knew there was my
chance. Never having sold any
thing before. I started out with
a shakY step. but the thrill I
got when I wrote my first APP
plicafion made me sure I could
80 ahead and reach the quota
Of $4,000 which Is the goal SET
for each Rainbow Girl. IL each
has the luck and cooperation I'm
having. I'm sure the Bond Drive
will go over big. Acel Ann
PurdY."
The Rainbow Girls have already
solicited most of the people of
their immediate acquaintance and
are now beginning to reach out
among strangers. They are sold
on the Importance of the drive
and find they can easily convince
their prospective customers Of the
real need for further investments.
While there are no figures COM
piled as to the totals reached this
week, chairman Anon calls at
fanfiop IN cfafoynapf ,,,tf o,,f
by high government officials con-
corning the drive: Scan we take
it? The men running this war
have told us again and again that
Victory is likely to come slowly,
at bitter cost, and attended by
heartbreaks all the way. We
must take the bad news with the
good-we must never let up-we
must keep doing our job and buy.
ing more and more bonds It'll
the day when the last enemy lays
down his gun. Lets do just that"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1944-06-15
Ration Board
Exacis Penalties
For Violations
Ground cars of those
convicted; 25 people
involved in case

In connection with the arrest
of Carl Hadenfeldt for violation
of Ration Order sc, some Is indi-
viduals are involved, and accord
ingly due 10 the magnitude of the
violations, Elmer E. Johnston, dis
trict enforcement attorney, con-
Quoted public hearings in Kenne.
wick Wednesday and Thursday,
June 9TH and 9Th. Many hear
ings were held on Wednesday and
the following three cases are ex-
amples of the penalties enforced
by the gasoline panels of the
boards.
The first is the case of ]. c.
Meeks. MIR. Meeks, a carpenter
working at Richland, was denied
the use of all rations for a period
of so days, which of course re-
quired him to lay up his car. He
had detached II valid coupons
from his book before their Ynatur-
ity date and had turned them over
to his operator for a future back
log of gasoline. The supplier of
course, agreed to accept the cou-
pons and agreed to deliver the gas
later.
In the case of Chester p. Phil
lips, who is compressor operator
at the Hartford Engineering Works,
the basic and supplemental rations
were suspended for period of 80
days.
Charles Hoffman, a caterpillar
tractor operator on the Hartford
project, had all rations suspended
for six months period.
In each instance the respondent
was required to deliver his rations
personally to the panel and to be
agreeable to the suspension Of all
driving Of their cars for the period
indicated.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1944-06-15

fauh Have
Inspired Meet

About so young people repre-
sentins various churches in the
Mid Columbia district with their
counsellors and their ministers met
at the Christian church in Pasco,
June 7. Wednesday evening. Din
ner was served by the ladies of
the Christian church in the dining
room Of the church which was
decorated for the occasion with red
and white crepe. Bouquets of
roses added color to the table
trimmings.
Entertainment was planned and
presented by the young people of
the Methodist church of Pasco and
included table mixer games, en-
loyed by all, and community sing
ing led by E. G. Camealy with
Bill Hedrick at the piano.
AfteS the dinner the Rev. Ken
meth Bell introduced the speaker
Of the evening, the Rev. Mosely of
spokane, state youth leader of the
Christian churches. Mr.. Mosely,
Nose" to those who knew him
before, became "Mose'' to all who
heard him as he skillfully present
Cd the Christian challenge to the
youth Of today. More and more
me various denominations are CO.
operating and working together as
ne body for Christ, he said, and
- placed the emphasis on the
many opportunities ahead for in
UNCONVENTIONAL youth action.
discussion followed along the
nnes OF how this group could or
same to become active in Chris
uan service, "Mose" gave many
neipiul suggestions. A committee
was appointed to meet later in
June to work out preliminary plans
lor organization. Later in the
summer the whole group will be
ealied together again to hear the
leport OF the committee and to
make further plans.
AT intervals during the discus
slon the group was entertained
WIN q vocal solo by Colleen Haag
:. rasco and two popular num-
o ols We're sung by the Benson trio
=. Iaseo. Mrs. Charles Hatten pre-
sented some of her inspiring
p poems. The meeting closed about
s,oV pm. and the groups departed
.Ur tnelr homes filled with a sim
s sere desire to meet again soon to
.ununue their organization so that
~. ey, may become a working body
" 'he tlme school starts this fall.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1944-06-15
Water Shut Off

The Columbia Irrigation Dis.
trict Is planning q water shut.
off In the irrigation canal for
the 2eth Of June. weather eondi-
lions permitting. Purpose Il
10 kill the weed growth. which
rotafds the uoW and delivery
Of water. according to Mgr.
Frank Mason.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1944-06-15

A Proclamation
BY the Mayor

One of the rights for which
we are spending blood and
treasure on the battlsfronts Of
the world today Is the right
TO choose our own form Of
government. We have pledged
that privilege 10 nations now
the captives Of fYrants. Our
fo1efathefs won this heritage for
Us by their struggles and sacri-
fees.
Yet. many Of our people TO-
day. in spite. Of their. realixa-
ton Of these facts. and their
patriotic participation In the
war. are neglecting TO take
part in their own government by
preparing themselves to vote. A
primary election will b held in
this state on July llth. The
right TO vote carries with Il the
obligation Of registration. All
voters must be registered by
June "a. 1914 10 participate in
the primary.
Now. therefore. I. A. c. Anon.
mayor Of Kennewick. do desig.
nate and proclaim the period
from June IS 70 June q. 1914
aS:
REGISTRATION WEEK
in the City Of Ksnnswick. and
call upon all citizens 70 meet
their civic duty by being rsgisf-
cred. 20 that they may vote In
the July llthl Primary Election
and the General Election next
November 9TH.
A. G. ANON. Mayor
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MIR. and Mrs. Charles Schneider
of Oakland, are expected to ar
rive Saturday toivisit Mr.. Schmel..
zer's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
f. Schneider. Charles, who is on
leave from the navy has seen
action in the South Pacific.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Elba Williams
and son of Kennewick were Sum
day guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn
Stewart. oast . 81 IS ssfSr
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Dear Mr.. Reed:
Just a line to thank you for
the paper. I'm mighty sorry !
haven't written sooner.
Sure seems as if Kennewick
is going places recently. Don't
rightly know when We'll see ii
again but It'll we do thanks for
the paper.
Yours, Glenn Silliman
Evening star., 1944-03-21
GI Dive Beats General
To Prize Jap Sword
Ey the Associated Press.


BOUGAINVILLE, Solomon Is
lands, Mar. 21-Japanese efforts to
break American perimeter lines on
Bougainville produced some of the
toughest fighting of the Solomons
campaign, but "our losses in COM
parison with the Japs' are fantastic
ally light" 1t. Gen. Millard F.
Harmon, commanding the Army in
the South Pacific, said yesterday.
At times rifle fire was unbelievably
heavy. Pvt Harry w. Sammons of
Los Angeles burned out the barrel
of his automatic rifle in firing
more than 5000 rounds in a half
hour.
Even generals have taken hand in
the fighting. Once Maj. Gen. Rob-
ert S. Beightler of Columbus, Ohio,
commander of the 37th Division, led
the front line counterattack, per-
sonally expending 40 rounds with
a carbine.
1--WE been trying to get a Jap
sword since the Munda campaign"
he confided. Suddenly I spotted
one. I made a dive for it, but al
private beat me by inches"
The japanese still persist in max
Ing mass drives against small Sec
tions of lines, piling themselves up
in front of American wires in a USE
less demonstration of fanatical
fighting. ~
This was the first indication that
fighting still is in progress here. The
big enemy push started March and
Gen. Douglas Macarthur reported
In his March Is communique that
Evening star., 1944-03-21

strike as the eighth regional War
Labor Board at Dallas issued back
to-work order.
Estimates over the nine-State area
served by the Tri-State indicated
between 400 and 600 employees had
left their jobs or failed to report
after midnight Sunday. Union Of
ficials said the walkout was not
called but that the men left in pro-
test to a delay in a decision on a
new contract.
In Pittsburgh a series of confer
ences among union representatives,
management and Federal labor con-
ciliators held the key to a threat
ened spread of a bus drivers strike
which for the last four days has
tied up Pennsylvania Greyhound
lines operations.
Spread Threatened.
Spokesman for presidents of IA
divisions Of the Amalgamated As
sociation of Street and Electric
Railway and Motor Coach EN-
ployes (AFL) said the union execu-
tives were meeting to decide wheth-
er the tie-up would be extended
throughout the Eastern States.
I If the strike. already involving
600 Pennsylvania Greyhound en-