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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-26
Two KenneWick
Pioneers Die


..
Two members of one of this
districts pioneer families died
this month. Thomas ]. McKen-
ney was the father-in-1aW of
Charles Mills.
Thomas jefferson Mckinney,
"a, died early Friday morning,
July 20 in the Lourdes hospital
in Pasco. He had been i'll for
several months and in the hospital
for a week.
Born January 2, 1861 in Canada,
he had made his home in Hover
for many years and had lived
in Pasco for several years before
moving to Kennewick about a
year ago.
He was faithful church mem
Der. He is survived by his wife,
Phoebe Jane Mckinney, at the
home and one daughter, Mrs.
Edna Mills of Hover, and four
grandsons, John of Portland; Lynn
serving in the army overseas;
Maylan serving in the Merchant
Marine overseas, and Harlan at
home. Two brothers preceded him
in death.
Funeral services were held at
the Mueller chapel Monday after
noon at 2:30 with the Rev. Briece
and Rev. Bancroft officiating.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-26
II O v E r

Roland Nelson and Eva Rose
Mum and Catherine Struters re-
turned last Saturday night from
Mountain Air Institute. They re-
ported grand time while there.
Mr.. B. Bafus and Verla Bafus
returned home last Sunday from
Spokane after visiting relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones from Pasco
were dinner guests last Sunday
at the home of their neice, Mrs.
Jettia Wilcox.
Miss Ella johnson from White
Swan is visiting at the home Of
Ben Blair. She visited the Sunday
school at Hover and gave a fine
report, telling of her attendance
at Sunday school for nine years
without ever missing.
Mrs. Emily Laudell and 'daugh-
ter went last Friday to visit her
brother, Miller Stewart and family
who live at Vending, Oregon.
The Sunday school will open
next Sunday morning at ten am.
instead of 1890. So those who
want to can attend service al
Finley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Derring from Tou-
Chef visited at the home Of Mrs.
Wilcox Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walker from Oak
land, Calf. are visiting at the
home of her father and mother,
Mr.. and Mrs. Slaybaugh.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Summers
from Walla Walla were dinner
guests Sunday at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Carl Evans.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-26

Charles Mills passed away at the
Lady of Lourdes hospital in Pasco,
after major operation, Tuesday,
July 3, 1945. He was born in
1890 about two miles below Hover
and spent most of his life in this
district.
Being faithful member of the
Kennewick Church of the Naza-
rene, he will be greatly missed
by his host of friends.
Leaving to mourn are his wife,
Edna and four sons. John of
Portland; Lynn in the army over
seas; Maylan with the Merchant
Marine overseas; and Harlan at
home. Two brothers also survive,
Bert Mills of Rockford, Wash
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-26
Sgt. Higley Marries
English Girl

Sgt. Donald Higley of Kenne-
wick married Lillian Dart Of Barn.
staple, England, according to
word received here by Donald's
mother, Mrs, Emma Higley. The
young couple were married in the
Congregational Chapel in Barn
staple, on July 18th.
Donald took his training at
Camp Roberts and Fort Lewis.
He has been overseas for two
years now, and has been on prac-
tically every stage of the European
theater. Donald is now back in
England and hopes to be return
ing home before LONG.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-26

Boy Scouts of Troop "a thai
went to scout camp for 10 days al
Wallowa lake are: John Jones
Ralph Sage, Robert Woehler, Du.
ane and Donald Myers, Leland anC
Eugene Higley, Doyle Rickby
Gene Reaves, Lewis Wright, Pau
Russell, Robert Pace, Harry Spaul.
ding, David Dickinson and Fran.
els Personnel. The boys returned
Wednesday evening.
Leland Higley and David Dick
enson passed a Forest Craft tes
put on by the United States For
est Service. Donald Meyers passet
his Second Class Requirement
Lewis Wright and Paul Russell
passed three Merit Badges a piece
Harry Higley is Scoutmaster.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-26

ington, and William Mills Of Ho-
yer. Also fourteen nieces and
nephews. Two shildren preceded
him in death.
The funeral was held at the
Church of the Nazarene in Kenne-
wick with the Rev. John Briece
officiating and Rev. Rambo, pastor
of the Nazarene Church Of Pasco,
assisting.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-26
Richland Pool IS
Popular Spot.

There is a lot of activity in the
swimming pool at Richland these
days, with classes under the SUPER
vision of the Red Cross.
Miss Gage Luder has been an
outstanding swimmer and diver
since small child. Not yet ID,
she is an ARC. senior life guard,
and is used at the pool during
the period the local life guards
are in class.
Douglas Cross is an outstanding
young swimmer who does every
thing in the swim category. In
his training he has often done five
mile swims for a morning work
out. He will swim the side stroke
with anyone anywhere, or the
crawl with anyone under IL. He
holds unofficial us. records on
the side stroke. He has Non sc
local A.A.U., and national cham
pionships. He is looking for COM
petition.
Gage Luder will enter life saw
ing contests against any JUNIOR OF
senior life guard under 10.
j. Life Savers Finish This Week
Thirty junior life savers will
finish their course and take their
final test this week. They have
taken most of their training along
with the senior group, and many Of
them could pass the senior test
except for the age requirement.
Those unable to perform some
of the required slkills may arrange
for coaching with our young as
sistants, Gage Luder and Douglas
Cross. Mr.. Coppock will arrange
to give a special test to them when
they have met all requirements.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-26

To provide entertainment and
aid morale, enlisted men overseas
will receive more than $4,000 ra-
dios within the near future, Ninth
Service Command headquarters
was informed today.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-26
IT'S "A BOY

IT'S n BOY
1t. and Mrs. J. B. Crawford are
the proud parents of a baby boy
born July 10Th and weighing eight
pounds and three ounces. They
are naming the new arrival James
B. Jr. They make their home in
the Mathews Auto Court, and pa
pa is stationed at the Pasco Air
Field.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-26
Too Late to Classify

LOST in west end of Kennewick
Park, July oath, a "Felca" wrist
watch, leather strap. luminous
dial. Imprint on back center, "Fel-
ca" waterproof, steel back, shock
resist, auto magnet. $500 reward
for return of same to Kenny Sill
imam 20 Farmers Exchange. l7-c
FOR SALE OR RENT: Four I'm.
house, electric range, two lots,
terms. S miles West on River
Road, across from Grocery Store.
Phone 15x9. TIC
FOR SALE: Wood and coal range.
Reasonable. Half mile east of
Valley Grange Hall, G. I. Kissick.s
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The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-11-08

between now and November 81,
thousands of Army veterans will
reenlist in Uncle Sans new volun-
teer peacetime Army. Because -
men who have been discharged be-
tween May IL and November / of
this year and reenlist on or before
November 21 will be able to return
to the Army with the same grade as
they held when discharged.
Men with six months of satisfac-
tory service discharged as privates
will, on reenlistment before Novem-
Der 21, be given the grade of private
first class.
Men now in the Army who apply
for discharge after NOVEMBER 1
for the purpose of reenlisting in the
Regular Army will also retain their
present grades, if they enlist within
20 days after discharge and before
FEBRUARY l, 1916.
"BEsT JOB IN THE WORLD" y
These special privileges are typical
of the new law recently passed by
Congress. Few opportunities for a
lifetime career offer as many attrac-
tive advantages.
\ Can you think of any other Job
that would give you good pay, your
food, clothing, quarters, free med
ical and dental care, worldwide
travel, 80 days furlough every year,
education and training in any Of
nearly 200 skills or trades, aid
enable you to retire aUith life I'M
come any time utter 20yedrs' service?
There isn't onvi That's why q
job in the Regular Army has been
called "The Best Job in the World"
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-11-08
HIGhLiGHTS OF THE NEW ,
ENLISTMENT PROGRAM

1. Enlistments for ia, 2 or 3
years. (i-year enlistments permitted
for men with months service.) l..
2. Men reenlisting retain their
present grades, If they reenlist with
in 20 days after discharge and before
Feb. /, 1916. The same applies to
men discharged between May IL and
Nov. 1, 1945, who reeniist before
Nov. 81, 1o45. ID
3. An increase In the reeniistment
bonus TO $50 for each year of active
service since the bonus was last paidS''
or since last entry into service. 4
4. 20% extra pay when overseas.
S. Paid furlough, up to 90 dayss
depending on length of service, with
furlough travel paid to home and
return, for men now in the Army
who enlist. ~
8. Mustering-out pay (based
upon length of service) to all msh
who are discharged to reenlist. q
2. Option to retire at half pay f6r !.
the rest of your life after 20 yeaN
service - or three-Quarters pay aft6f
80 years. (Retirement income III
grade of Master or First Sergeant upfj
to Si55.25 per month for life.) All
previous active federal military SER
vice counts toward retirement. ~
n 3. Benefits Of CT Bill of Rights. A
o. Family allowances for the
term Of enlistment for dependents OF
men who enlist or reenlist before
July !, 1916. I'D
10. Choice of branch of service ana
overseas theater in Air, Ground Or 1
Service Forces on 3-year enlistmenfs. i
sNT
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-11-08

now. heres a uuesuon-anC-ansN
department, and somebody writes II
to ask if its quite fair to sell long
term bonds to be paid for by future
taxpayers. He asks, Isn't that max
ing future generations pay for this
generations war; and the editor an
swers-this'll kill you-he answers.
Exactly so. and this is one of the
best reasons for buying Liberty
Bonds today. For the fruits of this
war viii be enjoyed by the genera
tons yet unborn"
Jumping Jupiteri" Fudge ex.
claimed as the four of them went
off into another paroxvsm Of .mirth.
'Generations vet unbornl1 Cherry
repeated. That's US"
And aren't we enjoying the fruits
of that war!" said Julia. "Let me
see that one. Dick. | wonder If this
editor is still alive" A
IF he is said Cherry, 'sI bet his
face is red. Oh do look, here's q
beauty. A picture of lot of babies,
and the title is. The America Of to
morrow, for whom the world is be
ing made safe today"
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-11-08
SYNOPSIS


CHAPTER 1: spfstt Herleng vas
major pxol4cer Of motion pictures. He
called Elizabeth. his vie. to jain MIN
at lunch. Elizabeth knew that something
vas n0t going right AZ the studio ard
that her husband desired her presence.
more 70 tax 70 her than 70 receive any
real assistance.
CHAPTER II: At the start Of World
War l. Elizabeth had married. Her nus-
hand soon sailed for France and later
was reported killed in action. Spratt was
her second husband This memory al.
WAYS returned when she thought of Dick
going 70 war.
CHAPTER III: Aspratt phones Eliza.
beth that he is bringing Kesser. one
CT his new writers. for dinner the follow
ing night. Kessler. q German refugee
who had been injured In the first war.
was. unknown to the Herlongs, Eliza
beths FIRST husband.
CHAPTER Nv: Elizabeth rad been or
phaned as a baby and raised BY her
aunt and uncle in Tulsa She had been
sent away to college, but during one
summer vacation she went out to the
country club to swim. There sne had
met Arthur Kittredge.
CHAPTER v: Elizabeth and Arthur
had many dates the following days
swimming. dancing and hiking. They
found that they were meant for each
other, and despite all objections were
married. Then the United States entered
the war, and Arthur enlisted. After less
than a year of married life. Arthur was
off to the war. Then came the wire
that Arthur was killed In action
CHAPTER VI: Elizabeth refused the
pension She then determined to leave
Tulsa, to try and realize that Arthur
was dead. and she must start new
life. She sold or gave away everything
that would remind her OF the life she
had lived with Arthur.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-11-08
Relief From Present
Light and Water
Rates Sought
Continued on page g

This is particularly important in
view of the fact that Bluffton's over
all rate structure must be kept in
line with that of other public owned
and private utilities, il was pointed
out.
An alternative plan to provide re-
lief was a suggestion that the town
appropriate a sum of money for
hospital use each year, in the same
manner that $500 was provided last
summer for Improvement of Bluff
toms Buckeye lake and Harmon field.
Further discussion of the matter
likely will come up at the next meet
ing of the council in two weeks.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-11-08

of loaf OF raisIn preau TO go Win
it."
did they have to eat raisin bread
to get universal brotherhood" Julia
asked merrily.
"Oh, I get it," exclaimed Dick, as
though looking over Cherry's shoul-
der. It's easier to persuade the
children to eat bread without butter
If the bread has raisins in il. Butter
is grease, grease makes explosives.
and explosives make brotherhood.
Very simple in that magnificent
hour. Oh lock-" he continued. with
a sound of turning pages, "here's a
better one than that. They were
having a campaign to sell Liberty
Bonds"
"What were Liberty Bonds?"
asked Julia.
Government bonds to pay for the
war, like the War Bonds we buy
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-11-08

The end of hostilities did not halt
the trend toward imitation, and
Administrator Chester Bowles, OPA,
advises farmers to learn the ceiling
prices of articles they buy and to
report over-charges to the nearest
war price and rationing board.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-11-08

High rate Of milk production
continued in Ohio October 10, when
receipts at five Ohio plants averaged
1868 pounds daily from each farm,
as compared with an average of
1854 pounds per farm on October
IL, 1914.
Kansas trials with DDT in con-
trolling horn flies, barn flies, and
lice on cattle are reported very en-
Enthusiastically. The tests were super.
vised by Kansas State College and
the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture. A
5 per cent solution remained effective
for a month.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-11-08
Wash OF Insecticides

Wash the face and hands thor
oughly after using any insecticide.
Long exposure of hands and body to
accumulations of small quantities
of spraying or dusting materials
may be harmful
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-11-08
Cut Expenses

By getting rid OF cows which are
not bearing their share Of feed and
other expenses, farmers viii be able
TO decrease dairy expenses and in
crease the net returns.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1945-08-23

George NJ. Stanley and family
attended church in Ramey Flats
Saturday.
Mrs. Clyde Mullins, Miss Ad-
die Ramey and Miss Roxie Hop
son attended the show in Clint
wood Sunday night.
Miss Roxie Hopson spent Sat-
urday night with Miss LESSEE and
Velva Stanley.
Toby Mullins and family Wis
tied Mrs. S. Terry Mullins Sun
day.
Pfc. Lee T. Farmer has return
ed to his station after spending
80 days leave at home with his
mother, Mrs. Exile Mae Farmer,
at Dwale.
Roy Sluss is the proud owner
of a new truck.
Mrs. Wick Mullins is some bet
ter at this writing.
Ed Mullins and family at
tended church in Ramey Flats on
Saturday.
Bob Artrip was in Clinchco on
Saturday night
Lee Charles and Bud Artrip
and Jackie Smith were visiting
Landon Senter in Kentucky Sat-
urday.
fireman Mullins, of Ramey
Flats was visiting at Dwale Sun
day morning.
Note: Improveyourspelling.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1945-08-23
N o T c E

Is hereby given that on the
goth day of Aug, 1945, will ap
ply to the Alcoholic Beverage
Control Board for license to sell
80 beer on and off premises at
the Green Lantern Cafe, Main
ST., Haysi, Va. All persons inter
este din the business are: E. S.
Rakes, manager and owner, and
Genoah Rakes, designated mana
ger in the absence of owner.
This Aug. 10, 1945.
(2tl E. S. RAKES.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1945-08-23
Athletes Foot Germ
Kill 1t For 35c

In one hour. If not pleased
your 35c back Ask any druggist
for this powerful fungicide.
TE-OL. It's 80 percent alcohol,
makes it penetrate. The germ
can't be killed, unless reached.
Feel it penetrate, reaches more
germs. Apply full strength for
itchy, sweaty or smelly feet. To-
day at SKEEN'S DRUG.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1945-08-23
HONEY CAMP

Richard Baker, of jenkins,
KY, spent the past week at the
home of J w. Rose.
Mr.. and Mrs j. w. Rose, Bet
tie and Harold Rose and Richard
Baker accompanied Frank Rose,
seaman to Bristol Friday after
noon.
James o. Smith, who is en-
ployed at Heller, KY, spent the
weekend with his wife.
Lizzie Rose was business Wis
itor in Bristol Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jet Dotson and
family attended church at Round
Top Sunday.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1945-08-23

This b q family war. Put
yourWsrBona buying through
the payroll savings plan ON o
family plan, which means dg-
ure It cut yourself.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1945-08-23
Skeetrock News

Mrs. Garland Mullins has been
visiting her husbands parents
for the last week.
Allene Sluss visited Mae Rose
Sunday.
Mrs. Bessie Sluss and daughter
Trulah, spent Saturday night at
the home of c.. w. Sluss.
Mrs. Arthur Moore is spend
ing a week with relatives at
Nora.
Miss Igene Rose spent h e
weekend at the home of E H
Moore at Nora.
Garland Sluss and family Wis
tied at the home of Auty Rose
Sunday.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-05-26

appraisal. planned training and i'm
proved placements.
IS. A system Of follow-up con-
taSts which are planned on the
basis Of needs of the individual
veterans as we'll as on routine mat
tiers. such as the end of the year
Of preferential seniority.
s 4 special planned Veterans
Department which coordnates the
work of all other departments and
supplies such services as do not
normally come from other depart
ments already established
The company has also estab-
lished the Camp Legion program
which Is three months pro-
gram OF rehabilitation training
for veterans who are not yet
ready to take their place in in
dustry.
CONNECTED with the above is
the On-The-Job rehabilitation pro-
gram az Cherry Hill which serves
a number OF veterans from this
area.
There is also the Apprentice
Training Course which is the main
one OF the many training courses
within the Ford Motor company.
IN ADDITION 20 the programs
already mentioned the Ford Motor
company has a Dealers Earn
While You Learn" program which
is sponsored by the 5000 odd Ford
dealers throughout the United
States
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-05-26

imately 1000 Negro women in the
Rouge Plant.
IF we have to do any laying
or the spokesman said. I'VE
will have 10 do IL according to
seniority agreements with the
union. II colored woman has
year seniority and a white
woman has 364 days, the colored
woman will he retained"
IN REGARD 70 the company at
utude toward permanent Fan
Employment Practice Law. the
spokesman said. II employers
would use the same principals as
lstions would be necessary al all ="
Mr. Ford, no governmental regu-
The Ford Motor Company has
made rapid strides in attempting 20
work out program for returning
veterans. The program is as fol-
lows.
Special initial interviews 10
determine facts concerning the
veterans previous employment. and
military experiences and state
ment 10 the veteran Of his rights
and benefits with the company
, a more thorough physical ex-
Animation because OF special neeoS
3 Assistance from the Medical
Transfer department 20 see that a
JOB which s fitted 70 The veterans
needs : available 10 him.
4 SeleciIve testing and detailed
personnel records TO assist in self
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-05-26

Any housewife who accepts
rationed commodity without CIV
ing up the required number of ra-
ton points is breaking the law and
court action may be brought
against her.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-05-26
Court Convicts 70
After Raids Sunday

Sixteen men arrested in a raid
this week at l742 st. Aubin. and
II men and two women arrested
at PSI Chandler street were con-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-05-26
Bias In Frisco
Ignores Farley
On 4 Freedoms

WASHINGTON. D C-(NNPA)
There is discrimination going on
in San Francisco during the Unit
ed Nations conference according
10 columnist Drew Pearson, re-
ported in his syndicated column.
Washington Merry-Go-Round, last
week. Says Pearson:
While San Francisco delegates
attempted to build a framework
10 carry out the four freedoms OF
the Atlantic Charter. the minions
ot Music Dictator James c. Petril-
10 we're denying the right Of one
Of Americas foremost Negro sing
ers 10 make music recordings IL
accompanied by white pianist
or any other white musicians.
The Negro. Hubby Ledbetter.
better known as Led Belly is
probably the nations most out
standing folk singer. has made
hundreds jof recordings for the
Library of Congress. But in San
Francisco. Petrillo's Musicians
Local Union 6 denies him the right
10 make recordings with three
white musicians - Ellis Horne.
Squire Girsbach and Paul Lingle."