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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-05
mo Use Stamp
Is Required Now

Effective now every privately
owned motor vehicle on public
highways is required to display
the new fiscal year auto use tax
stamp.
Preparations for a check-up to
see that motorists have these
stamps in the lower right-hand
corner of the windshield are being
made by the Internal Revenue
Service, according to Collector
Clark Squire.
This tax has not been repealed,
although several repeal bills have
been introduced in Congress. La
test information from Washington,
D. G. is that even if one of them
should be enacted during the sum-
mer, it would have no effect on
requirements for the current
stamp.
For three weeks this IS stamp
has been on sale at all post offices
and most Internal Revenue Of
tIces and will be continued to be
sold at those places through July,
During the check-up next week,
motorists will be advised Of their
obligation and will be offered as
slstance in complying with the
law. Those who fail to buy the
stamp and display it conspicu-
ously on the vehicle will be SUBJ
ject to penalty.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-05
Summer Camps 10 Open Monday
For Youth Fellowship Groups

the several quest classes on Chris
tan Symbolism and Appreciation
Of the Beautiful.
Registered to attend to date are:
Billy Brace, Kenneth Silliman, Le-
roy Splitter, Wilma Pence, Dot
Denney, Shirley Taylor, Leonard
Lortz, Carolyn McCalment, Mary
Belle Taylor, Glenna Marie Den
ney, Janet Mason, Mary Lou Har-
per, Jewel Hensen, Mary Beth
Smith, Mariellen Harris, Nancy
Stone, Mona Perry, Alice Marie
Ash, Byard Sloc.lmb, George
Smith, Edna Whitney, James
Whitney, Bob Weber, George
Mitchell, LaVera Personnel, Jean
Smith, Gladys Mae Ash and Dom
ma Brewer.
It is expected that two caravans
Of four each Of specially trained
older youth will participate In the
Summer Institute programs and In
the local churches Of the Valley
during the summer. They are from
all parts Of the nation and are q
part Of a large number Of such
groups giving their summers to
youth activities all over the land.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-05
South America
Speaker Topic

An outstanding program at the
Tuesday noon luncheon meeting
Of the Kennewick Kiwanis club
featured a talk by Mrs. Margaret
Proud on South America. Miss
Evelyn Ochs, q WAVE, delighted
the group with q group of soprano
solos. She was accompanied by
Ralph Burrier, q sailor. Both are
stationed at the Pasco base.
Mrs. Proud has spent the past
three years in Paraguay where
her husband Is engaged in work
for the Inter-American council.
This agency is working through
out South America to improve
health and sanitation conditions
as well as to improve commercial
relations.
The speaker graphically de-
scribed the baclewardness of the
country and Of its people. Living
conditions are no better than
those OF the feudal days. Labor
Is extremely cheap and the native
population live in abject poverty.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-05
Woman Injured
By Hit-Runner

One woman was seriously injur-
ed and three companions were
knocked down by hit and run
driver late Saturday night on the
highway turn by Campbell's Ca
bin camp. Bertha Wheatley of
Pasco was the victim and did not
regain consciousness until yester-
day but is now improving.
Walking on the gravel at the
side of the pavement with Mrs.
Wheatley were her daughter,
Ruth McQuarter, IL, David Cor
don and another boy whose name
was not determined. All are from
Pasco.
The girl was not seriously in
jured although her clothing was
almost torn off. Gordon got to his
feet almost Immediately but the
car had already sped onto the
bridge and he was unable to see
enough of it for Identification.
There was no broken glass or any
other means of identifying the car.
Patrolman Ward Rupp answered
the call. Police are following up
several leads in attempting to
identify the driver.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-05

Specific wage ceiling rates for
wheat and small grain harvest OPP
erations are being considered foE
east, central and southern Wash.
ington, including the counties OF
Douglas, Lincoln, Adams, Grant
Franklin. Benton, Klickitat, and
the dry farming area Of Yakima
county east Of U. S. Highway 81,
according to Lewis A. Nichols, ex.
ecutive officer Of the Washington
VIA wage board at Yakima.
It is expected that the ceiling
wage rates for these counties viii
be similar to the ceilings now In
effect for harvest operations In the
counties of Walla Walla, Columbia
Garfield, and Whitman, and
portion Of Spokane county, Mich
OILS stated. "These rates are q
follows: Combine operators, $50 &
day and board; tractor drivers, 81
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-05
Kiiwanis Elects
aiional Leader

Hamilton Holt, nationally known
granite manufacturer and newly
elected president of Kiwanis In
ternational, declared today that
1890 Kiwanis clubs throughout
the United States and Canada will
continue to actively support the
war against Japan until victory
has been achieved.
Elected at a wartime council
meeting in Chicago, Holt succeeds
Ben Dean, Grand Rapids adver-
Using executive, as president Of
the service organization which
embraces 10000 members in the
two countries.
In his inaugural address, Holt
urged Kiwanians to throw their
weight behind the San Francisco
charter for a world peace organi-
cation, to care for returning SER
vice men and women, and Ito do
everything possible to protect and
maintain our democratic form of
government"
Holt was formerly treasurer Of
the organization and moving into
that position is J. N. Emerson Of
Pullman, Wash.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-05

On Monday at 9 am. the Junior
High group from the Youth Eel
lowship of the Kennewick Meth
odist church will embark In the
chartered bus for Mountain Ar
Summer Camp and Institute. On
July IS they will return and the
second group composed Of seniors
and young people will leave for
the same camp.
According to Rev. John B. Coan,
pastor, it is expected that between
Is and 80 will attend this year.
The Junior High camp has been
limited to an attendance Of 100
and only 10 are allotted from the
local group. Mrs. Charles r. Hat
ton is the director of the camp for
this group. A full staff Of leaders
will be in charge.
The Senior camp IS making
plans for a capacity attendance
from over the region. The Noun
tain Air camp is located As miles
beyond Yakima on the Mt. Rainier
highway. Rev. Kenneth Bell Of
Richland is the Dean. Rev. Coan
is assistant Dean and publicity di-
rector. He will also direct one OF
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-05
Two Couples 10
Operate Grill

New proprietors of the Arrow
Grill are Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Ted
ford and Mr.. and Mrs. J. W.
Sturm. The Tedfords formerly op-
Grated a restaurant in Bingen and
the Sturms come here from Cas-
per, Wyoming.
The Tedfords have purchased
q home at 1120 Kennewick avenue
They have two sons in the service,
Keith is a radioman with the Ar
my Air Corps in Brazil. Enes is q
chief petty officer with the Navy
in the Philippines. He has been
in the Navy six years and spent
a year at the Pasco base, leaving
there last November.
A daughter, Mrs. E. L. Smith,
lives in Portland, Ore. Her hus-
band is in the Army in the Phil
ippines.
The Tedfords were in Portland
before going to Bingen, coming
there from Enid, Oklahoma.
The Sturms have one son, Jim
who will be senior in high School
here next year. Jim is here now
with his father. Mrs. Sturm viii
arrive within the next week.
The new proprietors are well
pleased with their new bushes.
venture and have expressed pleas.
ure with their reception in Kenne'
wick.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-05
Specific Wage Ceilings Are Set
For Wheat Field Harvest Labor

q day and board; header tenders,
$40 a day and board; sack sewers,
SIP a day and board; sack jigeers,
SO q day and board; and general
harvest labor, SO q day and
board"
Nichols suggests that anyone
planning to hire harvest labor this
year comply with the above rates,
pending public announcement Of
the ceiling rates az soon q they
have been established by the War
Food Administration.
Nichols stated further that the
board has authority to make I'd.
justments for hardship cases re.
sulting from low yields and other
field or weather conditions which
make the ceiling rates imprac.
ticable from the standpoint Of pro-
viding the needed labor or to save
food for the war effort.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-05
Chase and Silliman
Vows Taken in Seattle

Clinton Silliman RIM &c was
married to Helen Chase of Seattle
on June IS. Clinton is with the
navy and when his boat locked
he arranged to get two-day fur
Tough and flew to Seattle, where
his bride awaited him. They had
to get a waiver of the three-day
law and a special license. The
day after the wedding Clinton had
to fly back to his ship. Then the
funny fates that control our boys
in the service took a hand, and
Clinton's ship is being used as
a training ship at San Pedro. So
now the new Mrs. Clinton Sill
man is on her way to join her
husband in San Pedro where they
will make their home for the
present.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-05
Seventh War
Bond Drive IS
0versubscribed

Tabulation this week of Kenne-
wick's part in the Seventh War
Loan drive shows that the city
has gone over the top of its E
bond quota and is a little short in
the other issues. However it is be-
lieved that this figure will be
brought well above the quota
when returns come in on several
large purchases yet unreported.
The latter include industrial
firms and railroads. The check
made Tuesday showed that a total
of STA, 231.25 had been reached in
E bond sales. While no definite fig
ure has been set for Kennewick,
it was estimated that on basis
of percentages used in previous
drives, Kennewick's share was
around $4,000.
Sales of bonds in other classifi-
cations revealed that figure of
$90,975 had been rung up.
The totals. quoted are for the
period through Saturday when the
drive officially closed. However,
sales are continuing through this
week. It is believed that both fig
ures will be swelled, especially in
bonds.
D. M. Deeter prepared the fig
ures and has been in charge of
sales throughout the drive. James
Leavy was general chairman. Out
standing salesman again this year
was Acel Ann Purdy with more
than $4,000 to her credit.
Sales were spurred by the cam
paign of the Coast Guard Auxil-
larry, that group selling $4,000
worth of bonds in Kennewick and
Pasco.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-05
Arthur johnson Joins
City Police Force

Arthur johnson, formerly with
the sheriff's office, is now q reg
ular city patrolman, starting his
new duties the first of this month.
Mr.. johnson has been in police
work in Minnesota and was with
the DUPONT company before join
ing the sheriff's force.
Patrolman johnson has purchas-
ed q home In the Green Homes ad-
dition. He lived in Kennewick two
years. He has two daughters in
Chicago.
Patrolman w. L. Foraker will
be put in charge of the parking
meters. He has been working the
past week In preparing q room
In the basement Of the city hall
to house parts and supplies for
the meters.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-05
Women's Extension Clubs
Picnic at Extension Farm

The women'S extension clubs
held their picnic on the lawn at
the Experiment farm near Pros
ser, on June e. Those who could
spare the time to come found it
a very interesting experience. The
group was conducted over the
farm by Mr.. Clore. He explained
the work being done for the freez-
ing and canning of vegetables. In
the berry patch, many questions
|on varieties to plant and care,
were asked. Those who were un-
able to attend due to stress Of
work may find it convenient to
plan to attend the Field Day which
will be held the latter part Of
August. 3
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-05
Puderbaugh-Evans
Ceremony Read

On Sunday morning at the home
Of Rev. r. B. Holden occurred the
marriage Of Christian Puderbaugh
and Mary Evans. The couple were
accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs.
Keith Lechelt and daughter.
After q brief honeymoon trip
the couple viii settle down to live
on Third avenue.
These young people are well
known in Kennewick and vicinity
and their many friends wish for
them happiness through the years
together.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-05
Sewer Service
To Be Charged
To Residents

Newly established sewer rate
charges will be assessed against
residents Of the property, ii was
decided at the regular meeting OF
the city council last Tuesday night.
There was some discussion Of the
feasibility of charging the prop
erty owners and leaving il to them
to collect from their renters. How
ever this was rejected, inasmuch
as many property owners live out
Of town.
Plans were made to set up the
collection apparatus Immediately.
Charges for home units will be rs
cents per month. Rates for bust
ness places have been established
on a varying scale.
Funds so collected will be used
to retire the bonded indebtedness
incurred in furnishing the city's
share in the cost Of construction
Of the avenue B trunk sewer. In
addition to this it is hoped that the
fund will also accrue to the extent
Of furnishing funds for the further
extension of the sewer system and
ultimately for the construction of a
disposal plant. 1t is believed that
such plant will soon be required.
River pollution has increased tre-
mendously during the war years
with the big increase in popula-
ton.
1t is felt that charges for sewer
service is the most feasible and
equitable plan for raising the
needed money. Similar plans are
in operation in Sunnyside, Grand
view and other Valley towns.
Ordinance 423 was introduced
which deals with the question Of
supplying emergency funds where
needed by the various departments
Of the city.
A committee of residents was
present to seek information as to
the construction Of sewer line
on north Kent street. They are
planning to pay the costs individ-
ually without the formation of an
improvement district.
Mayor Pratt announced that
plans for the organization Of a
rural fire department to be opera
ted in connection with the city de-
partment are near completion.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-05
Silliman Makes SPEEDY
Trip to Walla Walla

Kenneth Silliman, son Of Mr.
and Mrs. Emerald SilIiman, made
a bicycle trip to Walla Walla over
last weekend. He was making
the trip TO gain his scout honors
It took Kenneth just five hours
to peddle down to Walla Walla
But IL you think that Is record
wait until you hear about the re.
turn trip. Kenneth made that In
just four, hours and IS minutes
We don't know whether It was the
heat last Sunday or the thought
of home that caused him to give
that final squirt Of speed,
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-05
Fire Chief Urges Care
To Lessen Fire Danger

Because of the dried up condi-
ton of the vacant lots and along
the roads, the grass presents
dangerous fire hazard, Fire Chief
Herb Malchow points out. He
urges citizens to use extreme care
not to throw away lighted matches
or cigarettes.
A fire in this grass spreads with
amazing speed and can easily start
fires in adjacent buildings. The
fire department has been busy the
past two weeks burning off this
grass in many places but they are
unable to reach all of it.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-05

After q tour Of duty in Italy
with the 18th Air Force, S/Sgt.
Duane r. Larson, of Kennewick,
gunner on q B-24 Liberator bomb
er, is returning to the United
States for training and re-equip-
ment, according to an announce
ment by Brig. Gen. Fay r. Uu-
thegrove, his wing commander.
Since coming overseas, he has
been assigned to the 456th Bomb
ardment Group commanded by
Col. Thomas w. Steed, Of Etc
wah, Tenn, Liberator bomber
group which has participated in
numerous bombings Of German
held targets throughout southern
Europe and the Balkans, and one
of the groups, Nazi leaders were
referring to when they credited
the 18th AAF's strategic bombing
for their downfall.
The veteran unit Is being r.
turned to the States for q brief
period Of training and receipt Of
new equipment before jumping
into the battle against Japan. The
training and additional equipment
has been made necessary because
of the changed tactical situations
which ground and air men Of the
group will experience in the Pa
cific Theatre.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-05
RETURN ENGAGEMENT

The appearance OF Al Donanue
with his nationally famous orches-
ira at Playland last Thursday was
a signal success. So much so that
the band will be there again Fri
day night in return engagement.
Donahue told Doc Kennedy, genial
manager Of Playland, that he had
played to bigger audience there
Thursday than he had turned out
either in Walla Wa1la or Yakima.
Listed as one Of the nations top
we repeat that this is fine
city for our community.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-05
Coast Guard Bond
Sales $4,000

According to q late check the
Coast Guard auxiliary's bond sell.
ing campaign was highly success.
full. More than $4,000 in bonds
were sold BY F1otila IS in Pasco
and Kennewick. Boat rides on the
river in boats operated by mem.
bers Of the group were offered
as inducements to bond purchas.
erS.
No figure. was available ON the
numbef.GEt 9oo9 zen Many buy.
ers failed to take advantage Of the
offer.
In connection with the campaign
the district Coast Guard sent 9
sound truck here from Seattle Il
aid In the work. Il piled the streets
Of Kennewick Friday and render.
ed valuable service. -
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-05
STORY OF TIE WEEK

A section hand got little care
less when a fast train was going
through and failed to get out of
the way. The rest of the crew ap-
pointed Pat, because of his known
tact, to acquaint the mans wife
with the details.
Pat walked up to the house and
knocked on the door. When it was
opened, he blurted:
care you the Widow Flaherty?"
I'm Mrs. Flaherty," replied the
woman, "But I amt no widow"
The heck yez amt" said Pat.
Just wait till yez see what they're
bringin' down the street in a bas-
ket!"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-05
1t. BLOT VISITS HERE

1t. and Mrs. Gene Blot are
visiting at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harvey White. Mrs. Blot Is q
daughter Of the Whites. Mrs. Blot
met her husband in Bolton, Mon
tana, and made the trip home with
him.
1t. Blot has been in the service
for five years, and has just re-
turned from three and q hall
years In the South Pacific. He ID
with the 4lst Division.
1t. and Mrs. Blot viii visit
his parents in Iowa after leaving
here.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-05

The Kiwanis club is now at
temting to save face after their
failure to field a team for the
heralded match with the Toast
masters. They are offering to play
it off on the golf course. Counter
the Toastmasters: "Sure, we'll take
you on for a golf match and
whip you at that, too. But only
after the softball game for which
you accepted the challenge"
Looks like stalemate..
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-05
ON TIE JOB

ON TIE JOB
We day found Sgt. Harold w.
Ham Of Kennewick, WASH, Rt. I,
Box Is on the job, helping to
ready more combat planes and
equipment for immediate action
wherever they might be needed,
Sgt. Ham, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Ham of Kennewick, WASH,
is one Of the crack Air Service
Command team who pitched in
to back the air assaults that
helped knock Germany out Of the
air.
Sgt. Ham has been oversee.
since July Is, 1913, and joined
the army June 10, 1913. He was
employed by the Spokane Army
Air Dept, Spokane, Wash. He
attended East Word, Scots Bluffs
Neb.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-05
HONE BURNS

HONE BURNS
Kennewick's Fire Department
was called to q fire at the Harry
HASTINGS home on Mrs. Hulet's
place, two miles south east Of
town. The house was, practically .
total loss. The fire occurred at ESQ
Saturday evening.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-05

Speaking of the fruit harvest we
remember when we came here IN
March we were told of the early
fruit harvest in this area. We
thought it was partly due to civic
pride but now we discover it was
practically an understatement. The
cherry season, for instance, is Just
getting started in Yakima. We find
It takes a little hard thinking to
be able to believe the calendar.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-05
REV. FISHER LEAVES

Rev. Nile Fisher has resigned
the passionate Of the First Baptist
church to take effect the first OF
August. Rev. Fisher has been with
the church q year, coming here
from school In the East.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-05
I.H CLUB MEETs

All CLUB MEETS
A All club meeting was held at
the home Of Mrs. Walter Click on
the evening of July 2. During the
evening a treasure hunt was held,
and Dorothy Stradling won first
prize. Refreshments of cake and
ice cream were served at the close
of the meeting.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-05

Capt. Leroy Bruce, son-in-law Of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Shaughnessy
is now on a 60-day leave at their
home. He arrived Sunday. Capt.
Bruce was q prisoner Of war In
Germany since last October. He
and his wife will then 60 to Santa
Monica, Calf, his redistribution
center.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-05

Aspara Gus says: eff there's
anybody that doesn't appreciate
our new streets they ought to just
try walking across them on a hot
afternoon-then they'd be stuck
on them"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-05

Chief Boatswain Mate Lewis
Peterson, son of Mr.. and Mrs. r.
j. Peterson, was home on . leave
from the Pacific. He's reported
back ON active duty. He has been
in the service three years.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-05

Calvin Liebel Of the navy has
been home and has reported back
to the University Of Washington
for further training.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-05
lburger
BUSINESS GOOD

Along with the general improve
ment in business in Kennewick
comes a report from the Police de-
nartment that the lawmen are
keeping in step. They registered ~
bookings in June as compared with
only % during the previous month
The boys attribute their improved
business to the hot weather along
with the generally increased actlv-
ity, especially the fruit harvest.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-07-05
News from Our Men and Women
In The Armed Services
RELEASED

RELEASED
The names of Washington sol.
diers released from prison camps
inside Germany were made pub.
lie recently as they passed through
a Recovered Allied Military per
sonnet camp near a French port
on their way home. Among them
was Capt. Leroy Bruse of Kenne.
wick.
After a 60-day furlough in the
United States the men will report
to an Army distribution center
for either reassignment or dis
charge from the service. None
of them will be returned to the
European Theater.
Many of the men passing
through the camp have told stor-
les of German atrocities, starva-
ton diets and forced marches Of
hundreds of miles from one camp
to another. Each hastreceived any
necessary medical care, food, new
uniforms and been eiven an OPP
portunity to purchase souvenirs.