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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-19
City Alarmed
By Series OF
Store Robberies

Some footing of stores in Ken
newick the past week has alarmed
business men and put them on
the alert. Chief of Police M. H.
Kershaw urges all business places
to take special care to see that
locks are adequate and are secure
after night closing.
On Sunday evening someone
gained entry to the Washington
Hardware by smashing rear
window and releasing the catch.
A 80 revolver, bill folds and three
or four hunting knives were
stolen.
A more spectacular job was
done at Behrman's Jewelry store
on the same night. Entry was
gained through rear window in
Larry's Barber shop next door.
The window had been fitted for
a cooling unit which had been re-
moved for the winter and had
been boxed in. The thief entered
Behrman's place through con-
meeting door. A case containing II
new rings, IS watches which were
in the shop for repairs and $18 in
cash from the till were taken.
Although the identity of the
hooters is unknown, Chief Ker-
shaw states that the police have
important clues as to the robber-
les and the manner Of operation.
However, no definiate information
can be released for publication as
it would materially aid the Gull
prits
On Wednesday night thieves
entered the Contractors Sales and
Service building on the highway
by breaking the glass in the front
door. Two new tires and three
tubes were taken. Nothing else
was touched.
Two stolen care were recovered
Saturday night by local police.
One was from Yakima and one
from Pasco. On the same night a
1910 Ford was stolen here, bear
ing Oregon license number 457-
1913. It belongs to Lawrence Hysell
of the Garden Tracts. .
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-19
Pickup Nets
Big Collection

Kennewick's clothing drive is
moving along rapidly. A huge
collection resulted from the pick
up Saturday when city trucks
covered the city. However the
need is still great for all types
Of disable clothing including shoes.
Contributions may be left at all
churches in the city and at the
hutment behind the administra-
ton building at the housing pro-
ject.
Tips Exchange near the Rich
land Y makes q special offer Of
a 20 per cent discount on the
purchase of used clothing for the
purpose Of donations to the drive.
A small investment at this special
price would produce a large
amount of good clothing accord
ing to Mr.. Upton.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-19
Little Stories Of the Week /.

The Odd Fellow lodge conferred
the second degree upon two cam
didates last Monday night and
will exemplify the third degree
next Monday night. Robt. L. Stair
and Vern Foraker are receiving
the degrees. The meeting was fol-
lowed by an enjoyable oyster sup
per furnished by Ernest johnson
and Clyde Higley.
Following the initiatory work
and regular business meeting Of
Alma Chapter No. 100 order Of
the O.E.S. the Mechanics J. c.
Swayze, v. w. Bird and Gladys
Kelso served delicious refresh
ments. At the next meeting to be
held Tuesday evening, May LIST,
Mrs. Grace johnson, Grand Chap
lain Of the Order Of the Eastern
Star, and q member Of Margaret
Wadsworth Chapter, at Lind,
plans to visit the local chapter.
Alma Circle win meet Monday,
April q, with Mrs. r. Q. Mac
mahon at her home, Is Third
Avenue East for q l:S0 luncheon.
The Tulip Bluebirds held q pic
mic April l6 in the Kennewick
public park. A birthday cake,
made by the president, Paula
Horsley, celebrated the birthdays
of Agnes Tuve and Nadine DePew.
The girls plan to make friendship
skirts at their next meeting.
Doyne A. Mitchell, QMl/c.
spent the weekend In Kennewick
with his wife and infant twin
sons before leaving again for
overseas. Mr.. Mitchell previously
spent 80 days leave with his wife,
the former Dorothy Allison, and
twins, having arrived home from
the Philippines and In Kennewick
the day the twins were born.
Mrs. Walter Click and children,
accompanied by Mrs. Frank Lyons
and Mrs. Joe Olbrich were in Yak
ina Wednesday. Mrs. Olbricfl
visited her daughter, Mrs. Ross
Willsey and family while Mrs..
Lyons and Mrs. Click were shop
ping.
The R.N.A. club held its regular
meeting last Thursday evening at
the home of the secretary, Mrs.
Amelia Olbrich. The regular or
der of business was carried out
and after the close, lunch was
served with Mary Wallace assist
ing. Next meeting which Is social
night, will be held Thursday, April
! Is at the home Of Eleanor SAT-
ford with Bertha Lewis assisting.
There were two visitors present
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-19

Paul Richmond, Francis Ludlow
and Paul Craver were III Seattle
last week on business. Mr.. Rich
mond made several calls relative
to city and hospital affairs. He
conferred with c. L. Berry Of the
Public Buildings administration
and with the Public buildings adj
ministration whose architects
drew the plans for the hospital.
Mr.. Ludlow attended sessions Of
the Washington Associated Cham
bers of Commerce as representa-
tive of the local organization.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-19
STORY OF TIE WEEK

0o~AS1 ~ 1880 "AS18
Ralph Reed relayed this one to
US: An American soldier was a
passenger in a jeep on an English
highway being piloted by a Brit
ish Tommie. Every mile or so the
driver stopped at the side Of the
road, produced a can with a per-
forated lid and sprinkled some
white powder along the roadway.
This operation was repeated at
intervals Of a mile or so for some
time. Finally the Yank could no
longer control his inquisitiveness.
What in the world is that
stuff" he asked.
why, that's lion POWDER" the
Tommie explained.
But" protested the Yank,
there aren't any lions in Eng
land!"
II know it." admitted his COM
panion, land it's a good thing too.
Because, just between you and
me, this powder really isn't any
6OOO.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-19

j. F. Marquis Of Seattle, owner
Of the Karalul M ranch at Hover
was in Kennewick a few days
last week on business.
The Fourth Friday club will
meet at the home Of Mrs. A. J.
Thompson April ~. The time for
the meeting has been changed
from 2 p. m. to 3.
Election Of officers will be the
order Of business at the regular
meeting Of the Current Events
club Friday, April 20 at the home
Of Mrs. Claude Winterscheid.
Mrs. George Davis Of Portland
was renewing old friendships here
over the week end, and taking
care Of some business matters.
.CP.O. Archie J. Griffiths Il
spending a Today leave with his
wife, the former Vivian Higley, a
the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Floyd Higley. Mr.. Griffiths
is at present stationed at Oceana,
Va.
Miss Betty Hisley arrived Wed
nesday to spend q few days with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd
Higley. She Is a senior at the u. Of
Washington.
The Needle club viii meet with
Mrs. c. c. Williams Friday, April
goth.
LIST 1t. Robert Williams visited
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Earl v. Williams, for q few days.
He is in Marine Air Corps In
tellieence and arrived from the
South Pacific enroute to the east
coast for reaSsignment.
Alpha Tau chapter OF Beta
Sigma Phi held q formal initiation
at the home Of Mrs. Clyde Bowls
By Wednesday evening.
Miss Kay Stinchfield, and Mrs.
Minnie Skill were pledges who
were initiated.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Lynn have
been informed that their son,
Capt. K. S. Lynn was commits
stoned a major last February.
Major Lynn has been overseas
since 1943, and is with the 9th
army in Germany.
Rev. and Mrs. L. w. Dyson, Mrs.
John Ferguson and Mrs. Louis
Keene were in Spokane Sunday
and Monday to attend the 5Srd
annual convocation of the Episco-
pal church of the Missionary Dis
trict of Spokane. Mrs. Ferguson
was elected vice president Of the
Women's auxiliary of the Snake
River Deanery.
Mrs. E. Pace and family were
Sunnyside visitors last Sunday.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-19
KenneWick Joins
In Tribute TO
Nations Leader

0uOCASO ny Tie SUOQen 0eatQ
last Thursday of President Roose-
welt, Kennewick joined in paying
tribute to the nations command
er-in-chief.
A memorial service was con-
Quoted at the Episcopal church by
Rev. Leo Dyson Saturday after
noon. The large congregation
Joined in singing Of hymns.
Stores were closed from to 8
o'clock Saturday afternoon.
AS a memorial to President
Roosevelt, the Junior and Senior
High schools joined in service Fri
day afternoon. Chaplain McGin-
mis- Of the Naval Base was speaker
Thomas Christensen, also from
the naval base, sang the Lords
Prayer, accompanied by Ralph
Barrier. Prayer was offered by
Rev. John Coan.
The High school band played
"Going Home" from the New
World symphony by Dvorak. As a
special tribute they played Home
on the Range" which was a great
favorite of President Roosevelt.
At the Saturday luncheon meet
ing Of the Twin City Booster club,
B. B. Horrigan Of Pasco, paid
high tribute to Franklin D. Roose-
welt as an able war leader, citing
his sponsorship Of the Atlantic
Charter and the Four Freedoms.
He reviewed the years Of presi-
dency from the trying times Of
the depression years to the time
of his death.
In stirring resolution that
paid tribute to President Roose-
welt, Benton County Pomona
Grange expressed the sentiments
that are general throughout the
country of the untimely death of
the President. Mr.. Roosevelt was
a seventh degree Granger. Fol-
lowing is the resolution:
Whereas, In the course of
human events and in accordance
with the Overall Plan Of the All
Wise Father and Supreme Ruler
Of the Universe, Our President,
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, has
been called from this life to his
eternal reward, and
Whereas, Our President was
recognized by peoples Of the OPP
pressed countries and by the
Allied Nations as a world leader
against oppression and as SYM
Dol Of world peace,
Therefore, Be It Resolved, by
Benton County Pomona Grange
assembled at Horse Heaven
Grange on this, the 18th day Of
April, 1915, that we deeply mourn
the passing of our President and
leader, and we offer as consola-
ton to our foreign neighbors, who
mourn, that we have six times
passed through a. similar National
Crisis and, from the contributions
made by the great leaders who
have gone before, each time we
have emerged a greater and bet
ter nation and that the American
flag stands and will continue to
stand as a symbol of civil and
religious freedom throughout the
world.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-19

Benton County Pomona Grange
met April 18th with Horse Heaven
with all officers present and all
subordinate Oranges represented.
There were SIS present for the
afternoon count and more than
100 came for supper and the eve
ming session. Eight members of
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-19
HIGHLAND PAIR WE'D

81: 4uleI WeQQlng at the Ken
mewlck Methodist church altar
thursday, April S, two Richland
young people were united in mar
rage In the presence of a small
group OF friends. The bride was
Vra Prescott, daughter of Mr.. and
WIS. Acle Prescott Of Kamas.
1tah; The bridegroom, Joseph r.
natnoon, Sic, recently from Kan
sas, mas just returned from Is
months service in the Aleutians.
ae expects to report again for
1uty about the end of the month.
rev; John B. Coan officiated. The
double ring rite was used.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-19
City Council
Considers East
Building Wing

Delving again into the knotty
problem of the City Hall extern
sion, the council considered new
alternative at the regular Tues
day night meeting. This would be
an addition to the east side of
the building which would be used
to house the fire equipment, re-
leasing the space now being used
for that purpose to- furnish the
needed space.
This solution grew out of the
consideration of the fact that the
fire trucks are now housed on a
plank floor over q basement which
presents a dangerous situation.
The city owns three Is foot lots
east of the present building. Coun-
cilmen felt it would not be wise
to split a lot, thereby arriving at
so foot frontage for the building
with a depth of 40 feet. This
would provide space for a third
truck.
The council adopted a resolu-
ton to accept lots in Layton's
addition which were offered to
the city by the owner for the
purpose of extending Date street
through the addition.
A motion was passed to have a
map drawn of the city showing
extensions of streets from their
present locations. This was deem
ed advisable because it sometimes
develops that additions when
plated do not make proper street
allowances. This had been the
case in Layton's addition.
In order to better coordinate the
activities of the park and irriga-
ton committees, Councilman
Larry Oliver, a member Of the
park committee, was appointed to
the irrigation committee.
On the recommendation of Fire
Chief Malchow the council auth
orized the placing Of three fire
hydrants.
With one dissenting vote, the
council approved the transfer of
a, beer license from Walla Walla
to w. C. Kier, operator Of Tex's
Coffee Cup. During the war en-
Urgency the state liquor board is
not issuing any new beer licenses.
However, the board viii approve
the transfer Of existing licenses.
Ordinance 416 which regulates
the installation and operation Of
parking meters was passed after
receiving third reading.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-19

organized Bible
school in Seat
tie, will preach
at the IL q. m.
service Of First
English Lutl,-
eran. He will
continue stud
les In II Cor
inthians for
five successive
evenings from
Sunday thru
Thursday, al
fernafin0 be.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-19
The Sidewalk
REPORTER
xalt BITES Do! DOG :.
BY the
rrNNEWICK COURIER

~. man bites dog story hap
IT. anS n Kennewick this week
peneu Slight variation. A man
gTs,e.day, paid double e, parking
:st md thanked Chief Kershaw
t ~. having VIM given him the ticket:
M 1os SIT Il really happened! It
lessM. that the Chief inspected the
sss on the car while he was at
!; I' and found them practically non
i !. s, The motorist immediate
e. had them repaired. He figured
~. I'll The Chief had probably saved
him from having serious accl-
dent.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-19

The death of the president
hro a up the question as to the
ooavt;n,,ation of the March Of
Dimes birthday observance. We
-;naseely hope that this magnifi-
broeram will be carried on
&7f even greater energy. It
would only seem fitting to time
= an the birthday of a man who,
:. stricken BY the dread disease,
tr;,,mnhed over it to carry on a
life Of action and great response
bility.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-19
NEW BUSINESS

Another familiar name IN heh-
newick appears on the stationery
of = newly established enterprise.
i I. Mokler is back in the plumb
inc business. We're sorry to report
that he has q Pasco address. He's
sorry too, and promises to be back
on this side Of the river as soon
as he can find location. At the
same address for the same reason
are Glenn Myers and E. L. BiLg-
aman with a neon and electric
service.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-19

We are told that you can apply
for a probationary membership
in the Young Natives Club when
you learn to call asparagus by its
abbreviated name. We are going
|tssS11k for an application form.
day we casually mentioned
Do6e1hing about "grass" without
batting an eye and the native adj
dressed seemed to understand
what we were talking about.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-19

Duane r. Larson, of Kennewick,
has been promoted to the grade
of staff sergeant, according to an
announcement made recently at
this 18th Air Force heavy bomber
base in Italy. He is gunner on
a B-24 Liberator.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-19

Sgt. Claude Smith, the brother
Of Mrs. Roy Stafford Of SCI First
$50 Avenue c, Kennewiclk, WASH,
recently arrived in England and
received a brief orientation course
at this station. Sgt. Smith will
soon transfer to his permanent sta-
ton from which Americas Light
ing planes cover our advance into
Germany.
Prior to entering the Army Air
Forces, he was employed as q
truck driver by Bill Brace in
Kennewick, Wash.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-19

tween Pasco and Kennewick. Sum
day, Tuesday and Thursday eve.
nings he will speak in First Luth-
eran Of Pasco at 8 and Monday
and Wednesday evenings in Ken
newick at the same hour.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-19
OLD BUSINESS

Olav Otheim is dressing up the
front Of his building with a mar
|ouee which will be an extension
Of the one that is already con-
structed on the south half Of the
building. We are sure it will give
CLAWS store a much more digni-
fled appearance. Incidentally it
might Just happen to provide a
little bit Of shade on a warm after
noon.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-19

Promotion of Othal Milan of
Kennewick to Technical Sergeant
has been announced at Infantry
Training Center, Camp Roberts,
Calf.
His parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. C..
Milan reside on Route /.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-19

Harold LEM, who has been in
the air force at Sioux Falls, S. D.,
for the past four months Is home
permanently after receiving q
medical discharge. He expects to
be back with the Shell Oil COM
pany here. He is the son Of Mr..
and Mrs. r. E. LEM.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-19
DR.. St0lee to Speak
In Bible Series Here

DR.. II. j. Stolee from the Luth-
eran Bible school in Minneapolis
and more recently from the newly
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-19

Due to shortage of space this
week it was necessary to elirnin-
|ate publication Of Senator Mitch
|ell's series on eva. It will appear
|again. next week.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-19

Walter Click, county extension
agent agent was a business caller in
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-19
MEETS BROTHER

Mr.. and Mrs. George Drummer
were pleased to hear from their
son Donald, NAM SIC, to the
effect that he had recently had
a reunion with his brother, Glenn,
S lie In Hawaii. Glenn has been
in the navy three years and had
been stationed at San Pedro.
Donald has been in for II months.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-19

VISITS SAILOR con
Fred Simmelink left Wednesday
for Shoemaker, Calf, to visit his
son, Mel Y3/c, who Is expecting
overseas duty soon.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-19
News from Our Men and Women
In the Armed Services
MAGNETIC MAGGIE


Sgt. Delbert L. Thackara, whose
home is at 62O Everett street, is
a member of the 26lst Ordnance
Maintenance company with the
Sixth Army in France and Ger
many. They handle everything
from major overhauls to delicate
instrument work. I'D.
Members of the 26lst gained
recent fame when Magnetic Mag
gle" a mobile electro-magnet was
Matched in their shops. An in
genious conglomeration of scrap
parts obtained in the drive from
Southern France, Maggie sweeps
puncture-causing metal fragments
from strategic highways.
Martha E. Jensen of Kenne-
wick, recently commissioned a
second lieutenant in the Army
Nurse Corps, has been ordered to
active duty and will report to
Madigan General hospital, in Ia
coma, for basic training.
Following this, 1t. Jensen will
be assigned to axter General hos
pital at Spokane. .-
An average of 10 artillery piec-
es a week is returned to Third
Army men by the SIS Ordnance
Company Field Army artillery
shop, which has followed both
General Patton's army and the
First Army since shortly after D.
day.
In six weeks during the battle
for Metz, the outfit repaired 60
artillery pieces, ranging to 240
nm. guns, in addition to $50 NOR
tars.
The outfit has worked on Ger
man, Russian, Italian and Czech
pieces. Luftwaffe planes scared
over the machine-shops several
times and the outfit worked under
blackout conditions while repair
ing two 122 nm. Russian guns.
Sgt. Lewis Baker, son of Mr..
and Mrs. p. J. Baker of Kenne-
wick, is q crew chief with the
company.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-19
RED CROSS WORKER

Dorothy A. Rowles, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Rowles, 20
Kennewick avenue, has arrived in
England for further assignment in
the European Theater of Opera
tons as an American Red Cross
hospital recreation worker. Until
her Red Cross appointment, Miss
Rowles was a vocal music teacher
at Mckinley School, Yakima.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-19

Army Nurse End 1t. Ruth Bein-
hart of los End Ave. East of Ken
newick, and with. the 202nd Gen.
eral Hospital unit, France, is per-
forming one of her numerous and
important nursing duties in a
surgical ward, as she takes the
blood pressure of a battle cas-
ualty. 1t. Beinhart's mother re-
Gently received a letter from one
of Ruth's patients attesting to her
skill as a nurse.
Capt. Jack Swayze, son of MIR.
and Mrs. J. c. Swayze, is home on
a leave at the family home in
Kennewick Valley.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-12-17
GREATER BUTTER
 DEMAND IS SEEN
Institute Head Prediefs 50 Percent Increase in
 Consumption

CHICAGO-E. E. Haskell, presi- dent of the American Butter In- stitute, predicted within few months" a demand for butter 30 per cent above wartime consump- tion levels.
 ''The American public has accus- toned itself during the war years not to eat butter Due to ratlonlng and other factors the public has skimped and squeezed and there has been no butter on many tables, v MT Haskell declared at the open ing of the institutes two-day meet ing here recently.
 During the war monthly con- sumption dropped to less than 100,000,000 pounds, but I expect an increased demand that will reach 15O,000,000 pounds within few months" MT. Haskell said
 The institute head called for elimination of the OPA price ceil- ing on butter and urged butter producers to raise the quality of their product.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-12-17
'Oth Century Super Market Opens Ton1orro1v
SHORTAGE STILL
 SEEN IN CANNED
 FOODS FOR 1946
Reduced Government pur. thaes Not Expected to
 Entirely Alleviate

WASHINGTON Bulletins to the effect that the government has re- duced its purchases of canned fruits and vegetables this year do not mean that therell be plenty of these products available, accord ing to the United States Depart ment of Commerce. It says that supplies are expected to be in- adequate to meet consumer de- mand and at the same time build up carry-over stocks to pre- war levels.
 In a discussion of this report in the Weekly Digest of the American Institute of Food Distribution, which goes to the trade, it is eX- pected that consumer purchasing power, which has increased faster than price levels of canned prod uce, is likely to result in a de- mand that is at least\ 5 per cent greater than that of l941-42, a peak year for canned food sales.
 Tn addition, it is pointed out that retail stocks were abnormally low at the beginning of the l945 -46 season and that carry over hold ings for civilians were estimated at 38,000000 eases, which may seem like plenty, but isn't in com parison with five-year average of 100000, 900 cases. Further, pan try stocks held by consumers when rationing ended also were low All of which indicates that unrationed demand will absorb the increased quantities available, so that dis tributors and packers will not be able to rebuild their inventories. This means, ccording to the institute, that by next summer there will be virtually no top qual- ity canned goods available, though lower grades, which are less sought -after, may be in more lib- ersl supply. Tomatoes and pine apple will be among the shortest of the commodities.