davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-26
Veteran Of Two Battle Describes
Reception By People Of Hawaii

Sorry no kisses though. Darn It,
Ha? That was only half Of It
though. We got on trucks and
started through the town and
there we saw they had the place
decorated like the Fourth Of July.
Signs all over the place, hike
Welcome Two Heros, Well Done,
Welcome Home and everything
else besides the Tag waving all
over.
Next there was q part Of the
town cut off where we stopped
and a lot of mothers, girls and
Red Cross handed US all the ice
cream we could eat. We had
quite q way to 60 to the camp
and all the way kids were out
along the road waving the old
flag. Guess they must have let
out the whole school.
Back here at camp we got an
other reception. "All the beer we
could buy. Oh Boy!" II looks like
New Years around here now. It's
Just to much for one day, don {
you think? Has been Q lot Of fun
while It lasted but tomorrow the
celebration ends. Have q ger
erals inspection in the morning
and next week back to the old
Continued on Page Five)
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-26
Churches Plan
We Day Services

A revised plan for We day OBJ
servances was announced this
week by the Inter-City Ministers
association. Inasmuch as It is ex-
pected that General Eisenhauer
will designate the day on which
organized resistance ceases which
is to be observed as the official
close Of the European conflict,
the ministers believe that word
will come sufficiently in advance
that all will be aware of il.
: On the day thus designated, all
churches in Kennewick, Pasco
and Richland will be opened all
day for those who desire to enter
and spend a while in meditation
or prayer. Each church at 800
pm. will hold its own victory
service and church folk and citi-
zens in general are invited and
urged to attend their own church
or the church of their choice on
that occasion.
Special programs have been
published for that service and
are available for the pastors. Each
may arrange his service according
to accustomed procedure. None
Of the services will be long, it
was stated.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-26
LET'S Clean Up
KenneWick'k
Weeks Slogan

Lets Clean Up Kennewick," is
the slogan for next week when
the city will join In a nationwide
clean up campaign. Trucks of
the garbage company will pick
up all litter and debris that is
collected, in alleys and yards.
Fire Chief Herb Malchow is in
charge of the drive. He has been
making personal calls where the
need has been greatest and re-
ports that business men and
householders have been cooper
alive. Committees, from the XII
wants club and the chamber of
commerce are aiding.
The city council lis urging that
every effort be made to clear up
eyesores and fire hazards. In
opening the campaign officially,
Mayor Pratt has. issued a procla-
nation which appears on page
three of this paper.
Chief Malchow reminds citizens
that the job requires individual
responsibility. With shortages of
materials due to the war, it is of
extreme importance to protect
what we have from fire loss.
The Kiwanis club. one Of whose
cardinal aims, is Identifying the
city generally, urges full coopera-
ton in this important job.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-26

As casual as II he had Just re-
turned from week end hunting
trip, Corporal Eldor Kempf writes
Of the reception given to the vet
Grams Of the battle Of Two when
they returned to Hawaii. The
rier-Reporter Is indebted to
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Kempf, for permission to publish
the following:
April 6, 1915
Dearest Mother and Dad:
I am now back at the same old
rest camp I was last December.
It is really good to be back here
again and wish you could have
seen the reception the people here
gave us at the docks. Have never
seen such q day In my Life and
never will forget It. The navy
broke out the band and started
pumping away as, we came In.
They must have had the Red
Cross, USO, chamber Of COM
merce, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts,
lodges, ladies aid, kindergarten,
P.-T.A., old ladies convention and
everything else to meet US.
The gals gave us a little island
dancing and threw candy on the
ship to us and passed out dough-
nuts and coffee to us as we got off.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-26
Booster Club Is
Launched Here

A newly formed group, to- be
known as the Middle Columbia
Boosters club elected officers and
adopted a constitution and by
laws at q luncheon meeting Sat-
urday. Julius BAIL will head the
club with Herschel Kidwell as
vice president: secretary-tr treasurer
will be Mrs. II. B. O'Brien.
Promotion and advertising of
the Benton. and Franklin county
area is the aim Of the organiza-
ton, looking toward postwar de-
velopment Of the region. Out
standing speakers will be pre-
sented by the club.
Everyone in the twin city area
interested in the program Of the
club is invited to attend meet
ings, according to Mr.. BAIL. It
is non-sectarian and non-poidcal.
Meetings will be held regularly
on Friday Moons at the Pasco ho-
tel coffee shop. Alternate meet
ings will be held in Kennewick,
according to present plans.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-26
Variety Show
Has Wide Appeal

Sponsored by the P.-T.A. an
all-school variety show will be
presented at the High School
auditorium Friday night. Pro-
ceeds will be used for the pur-
pose OF purchasing mueh needed
uniforms for the school band.
A humorous and original show
is promised with sparkling enter
tainment designed to appeal to all
ages.
The show includes acts by pri-
mary youngsters, grade school
boys and girls, junior high pupils,
as well as senior high groups and
will provide unique variety Of
interests for every taste. Excel
lent choruses will highlight the
program. Musical skits and cos
tune dances will add life and
color to the evenings festive en-
tertainment. A large cast Of tiny
tots are to present SKing Cole. I"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-26
Women win Observe
Day Of Fellowship

The women Of the churches Of
the Valley win observe national
fellowship day In . special pro-
gram In the parlor Of the Kenne-
wick Methodist Church at 200
O'Clock on Friday, May 4th. II
was stated that this will be one
Of the chief occasions Of the
Spring sponsored by the Council
of Church Women. The program
is to be followed by q social fell
lowship period with refreshments
and other features. The women
of the communities and the
churches Of the lower valley are
invited to enjoy this good will
event and to get better acquainted
with each other.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-26
Clothing Drive is
Success Here

Kennewick people have re-
sponded generously to the United
National Clothing drive, officially
closing at the end Of April. How
ever many people still wish to
contribute and they are urged to
get their collection of good used
clothing of all kinds in to any of
the city's churches.
In spite of the best efforts Of
the entire nation the need is still
great in the war torn countries
Of Europe and the Orient. DR..
Jean Chessex, speaking here this
week, stressed the importance OF
furnishing clothing as well as food
to help the war-exhausted civil
ians back on the road to reconn-
struction.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-26
The Sidewalk
REP0R
BY the
xENNEWICK COURIER

r.rnewick people should be
3 M doubt are ashamed OF
an o n and at the same time
:.relled with pride. Unscrappied,
~. s% foregoing sentence means that
.n .s .ho,ild be proud of our school
w w and ashamed of ourselves
s Cs.u not having the bandsmen uni
Joe. ~. The band has won praise
and honor for it's music making
s s The kids have earned the me
r s;sht to LOOK like a band: and. ~ y
. I, If doing something about it
w"y ran buv an unlimited number
- ~ d,,cats for the all school variety
show Friday night, at one DUCK q
throw.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-26
kennewick Clubs Are
Guests at H&R Point

hennewick Chamber Of Com
lnerce and Kiwanis club members
were guests today of the Pasco
5nololng and Reconsignment Point.
wore than so members of the two
S!uos made the trip. An excel
tent spaghetti dinner was served
Dy the Italian service unit at the
Under direction of Colonel Haz-
ells, the group made a quick
trlp through the Point where they
saw the huge shipping operations
Rat are in progress there.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-26
Mccuire-Mas
Rites IN Maine

The marriage of Miss Gladys
o. Mcclure, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. A. Mcclure of Hardins-
burg, Ind, and Frank d. Mason,
Ems. NSNR, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
f. B. Mason Of this city, was SOL
emnized on April at King Chap
el, Bowdoin College, Brunswick,
Me. Lieut.. A. Scott, chaplain Of
the Brunswick air station used
the double ring ceremony uniting
the young couple. The bride was
given in marriage by 1t. Comdr.
Noel c. Little, commanding Of
ficer Of the Brunswick naval
training station.
The bride wore q wedding gown
of white lace with q fingertip veil
held in place by q bandeau Of seed
pearls. She carried q lace hand
kerchief that had been carried by
the bridegroognS mother at her
wedding. White roses formed the
bridal bouquet.
A gown Of turquoise net with
head dress Of turquoise yelling
0klo xlOWSIB W88 WOk0 W SxAC AAAd.
tron Of honor, Mrs. q. S. Math-
ews. She carried . bouquet Of
pink rosebuds.
Ems. Calvin f. Quate was best
man. The chapel was decorated
for the occasion with baskets Of
white gladioli, and on the altar
the cross was thanked with tall
white candles
The wedding march was played
by Robert Stetson who also ac-
companied Mrs. NJ. Stoval who
sang Il Love You Truly" and Be
cause"
A reception was held in Moul-
ton Union Bldg, Bowdoin College,
following the ceremony. The
bride, assisted by the BRIDE
groom, cut the wedding cake with
a sword, in true naval tradition.
Following q short wedding trip
Ems. and Mrs. Mason returned to
Brunswick. Mason is a member
of a pioneer family of this COM
munity and is a graduate Of the
Kennewick high school and WASH
ington State College.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Pasche
entertained with q birthday din
ner on Sunday. The occasion being
little Mickey Cites first birthday.
Mickey is the son Of Cpl. and Mrs.
Walter OFT. Guests included Mr..
and Mrs. Al Beck and family Of
Walla Walla, Mr.. and Mrs. al
Zarndt and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Francis Zarndt and Donald, Mr..
Henry Otte, Mrs. Roland Pasche
and Douglas, Mrs. Pauline Hol-
brook, Mrs. Laura johnson. Cpl.
OFT is serving with the armed
forces in Germany. Mrs. Otte Is
the former Freida Pasche.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-26
Benion County
Mighty Seventh
Quota Announced
100000 Is Goal for
Sale Of "E" Bonds;
To Stat Nav II

The greatest task ever assigned
to the Benton County War FL
nance committee is represented
by the Seventh War Loan quota
of $2,600,000 for 'E" bond sales
assigned to the county by the state
war finance committee.
In addition to this quota for "E''
bonds, the county's quota for
individual sales is $4,000 with
an even larger quota for corpor-
alton sales, making a grand total
to be raised of $3,O1O,OOO.
The announcement was made
by Wyman Cox, chairman of the
Benton County war finance COM
mittee, who said: "The "E" bond
quota assigned to Benton County
makes the 7th War Loan the big
gest job we have ever tackled.
The "E" quota for the State of
Washington is $50, 100000, far the
highest that has ever been as
signed to us.
I'm keeping with the policy OF
the Treasury to raise as much as
possible from sales to individuals,
this challenge has been set before
the War Finance Committee. The
intensified payroll savings drive
will carry from April 9, with the
general solicitation for 'E" bonds
sale throughout the country get
ting under way May 18th. Sales
of coupon bonds to individuals
and corporations will start June
18th and run through June 30th;
the final accounting date Of the
drive will be July 7th."
Chairman Cox added: Benton
County has an enviable record
for the past six war loan drives
and we earnestly ask the cooper
alton Of all our citizens in en-
abling us to carry forward sue
cessfully on the home front"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-26
Description Of
Frances uiure
Speaker Topic

Outlining Frances destruction
in the war and its future in the
commonwealth of nations. DIR.
Jean Chessex addressed the Tues
day noon meeting of the Kenne-
wick Kiwanis club. He is pro-
lessor of Romantic languages at
the University of Washington.
DR.. Chessex divided his talk
into two parts: the liabilities and
the assets of France.
Under the first he described
the terrific amount of destruction
caused by the occupation of
France by the Nazis, and the in
vasion of our own armies. Out
of a population of 40 million, two
million are Nazi prisoners.
Transportation, he said, has
been almost completely destroyed
largely by our own bombing. This
makes the tremendous job Of feed
ing and clothing the worn out
nation extremely difficult.
The war has been especially
hard on the aged and the young.
On the other side of the ledger,
DR.. Chessex described France as
the only European nation that
has had the experience in the
practice Of democracy to take Q
lead in the reconstruction OF
Europe.
Second only, to the United
States is Frances reserve Of gold,
on deposit in the United States.
This, the speaker said, will be a
starting point.
France has a tremendous col
onial empire embracing lis mill
lion people. This empire is rich
in natural resources and holds
many points Of strategic import
ance.
Martinique and the Antilles are
important bases for the defense
of Panama. New Caledonia Is the
greatest source Of nickel in the
world. French Indo-C China has q
wealth Of tin, copper, rice, silk,
rubber, cocoa and other crops.
Madagascar Is q valuable agrt-
cultural country.
Algiers has been called the
granary Of France. Other African
possessions include French So
moliland, Tunisia, French Nor
rocco, French West Africa and
Equatorial Africa, the two latter
valuable sources Of tropic woods,
rubber and ivory.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-26
Dinner Planned by
Benton Red Cross

Benton County Red Cross will
hold its annual dinner on Monday
evening, May 2, at Liable res
taurant in the Recreation hall at
Richland. Details are to be an.
nounced later.
A prominent speaker will be
featured. This will be a public
dinner and all interested indt-
viduals are urged to attend.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-26
KILLED IN GERMANY

Thomas w. Handy, 81, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. @. Handy, Rich
land, was killed in action in Ger
many March 20.
He was graduated with the class
of ~ from Kennewick high
school, attended Central Washing
ton for q short time, leaving school
to enter the service in January,
1913. He spent a year and q half
at Fort Baker, Calf, from there
he was sent to Camp Pickett, Va,
where he received his overseas
training in infantry with the 18th
Lightning division. He was sent
overseas in September, 1914.
spent q month in England. From
there to Belgium where he re-
ceived the infantry combat badge
Dec. 90. was twice slightly wound
ed while fighting In the Ruhr
campaign. He had been sent back
to the front and made staff serg-
cant only . short while before his
death. ~
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-26
Warning! Not We Day
Yet, Says Fire Chief

Fire Chief Herb MalchoW has
issued warning that if local resi-
dents hear an insistent blowing OF
a signal that the war has not
ended in Europe.
It's Just that the new fire siren
has been installed and q con-
siderable amount of testing will
be necessary. So just plug up
your ears and let her blow.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-26
EARNS PURPLE HEART
Award of the Purple Hear

award OF tne fUIpIe f1eaIt
MedalHAmerica's oldest military
decoration-has been made to Pvt.
Rollan r. Bender, 81, Kennewick,
for wounds sustained In action
against the japanese.
A machine gunner In the 10th
Inf. Regt., Bender was wounded
in the right elbow by q rifle bull
let while taking part in an attack
at Fort Stotsenburg, Luzon Island.
His regiment, during the rapid
sweep from Lingayon Gulf to
Manila, secured Clark Field by
knocking out enemy resistance in
the fort area.
After Clark Field, the 10th
slugged It out through the streets
Of Manila, the action eliminating
in an amphibius assault against
part Of the old walled city that
resulted in capture Of Fort San
tiagoea Spanish fortress along
the Pasig river, built in the 1500's.
Son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Bender, Kennewicl, he has been
overseas II months serving also
in New Caledonia and the Solo
mons.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-26
Church Plans
Study Program

st. Paul's Episcopal Church,
619 Ave A, joins with the Epis-
copal parishes throughout the
country in an extensive study OF
the work being done by the
church beyond the limits Of parish
or diocese.
The Rev. Leo w. Dyson, vicar
Of the Episcopal churches in this
area explained that the study,
organized by the national head
quarters of the church, bishops ali
over the country, clergy Of par
ishes, and layleadsrs, both men
and women, Is to assure that the
rank. and file of church people
are thoroughly informed Of the
needs Of the church Immediately
after the war.
Word has reached Episcopal
headquarters in New York Of the
destruction Of church buildings
and other church Nroeefty In oc-
cupied China. The bishop Of the
Philippine Islands has cabled
news Of heavy property losses
there, including total destruction
Of the beautiful cathedral, and
information is being gathered
rapidly as to requirements and
repairs that will be needed, all
growing directly from the war.
In addition Episcopal Church
people are to be informed Of tre-
mendous opportunities for ad-
vance In the Orient, In Latin
America, and other overseas mis-
sion fields, and Of similarly chal-
longing opportunities In the Unit
ed States, for work with Negroes,
American Indians, transplanted
industrial workers and japanese
Americans, most Of these opport-
unities arising indirectly from the
war.
Each month attention will be
concentrated upon one field Of
work. During the month Of May
the subject is the work Of the
Episcopal Church in the Philip
pine Islands. Material for study
has been prepared by national
church officers, assisted by mis-.
sionaries who have worked In the
Philippines. Sermons will be
preached on the Island work, par
ish organizations will discuss It,
church school classes will study
it, and the Wowan's Auxiliary,
important in all Episcopal Church
activities, will organize study
groups, meetings to hear speakers
from the Philippiness-all Of this
in Episcopal parishes and mis-
sions throughout the country.
The study topic for June will
be announced in the near future.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-26
STORY OF THE WEEK

This one crept in from the back
shop without warning). Back in
the early days q European immi-
grant landed In this area. EXPIRES
sing fear Of rattlesnakes he was
told that they always gave warn
ing before the attack.
Shortly afterward, the man was
out planting some sagebrush when
a rather rared up and nipped
him.
"You sonovagun," shouted the
man, "Why you no ringa da bell?"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-26
eouAwK CLUB ACTIVE

The local squawk club recrmteo
. whole hatful of memberships
,yhen the newest, tother adjec-
80 censore6 structure was re-
IL erected on Kennewick ave
NC. We don't know what they're
licking about. It isn't every city
# COMPARABLE size that has a big
h;,lboard right on the main drag
esnecially an implanted one.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-26

Robert B. Mason Phi n Sc Is
spending q ( day leave at the
home Of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
r. B. Mason. Robert entered the
service in March, 1913, and was
serving ON the carrier Princeton
when It was sunk In the Philip
pine invasion last October. He Il
now stationed at the MAS. at
Fallon, Nevada.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-26
Rebekalls Enjoy
District Meet.

One hundred and twenty-five
Rebekahs of District Is assembled
on Tuesday with the Kennewick
Lodge as hostess to hold their
semi-annual district meeting. Mrs.
Evelyn Jones of the local lodge
Is president of the district. Mrs.
Francis Pangle, president of the
Hebekah assembly, of Pasco, Mrs.
Laura Fields, past president, of
Hatton, and Mrs. Henrietta Emigh,
past president of Walla Walla, and
Henry Towne, Past Chief Patri-
arch OF Grandview, were honored
guests. The officers were seated
10y Mrs. Flora Dickinson and Mrs.
belma Higley.
beautiful obligation cere-
l--.sasy< was exemplified by 81
members Of the Kiona Lodge,
while the Sunnyside Lodge dem
onstrated examination of a visitor.
Shirley Edwards, Wayne Smith
u, Bromley, Sally Crawford and
Mrs. Grace Edwards furnished
entertainment which was much
enjoyed.
The Rebekah degree was con-
ierred on Mrs. Erma Perkins and
MISS Bernice Meals by the local
10dge. Gifts were presented Mrs.
lnelma Higley and Mrs. Zelma
Sllllman by their drill and tab
teaux teams in appreciation of
their work.
The fall meeting will be held in
Sunnyside in November. The noon
tuncn was served by the Lodge in
the Masonic Hall while the To-
Gust Grove club served the din
ner IN the I.O.O.F. hall.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-26

proprietors Of the new Corner
garage are Buck LaFrand and
y. G. Scott. Buck has been alhng
in recent days and v. G. has been
carrying double.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-26
LOST NJ ACTION

Lionel Cox received word this
week that his son, Glenn, had
been killed in action In Germany
on March 81. Glenn was q private
In the 18th Infantry. Re was
born in Vesres &1x4ii n1kota 81
1920. Mrs.. Ted k1einknecht Of
Kennewick Is a sister. His former
wife and son, Freddie Burr, .,
are I'm South Dakota, AZ are his
mother and another sister.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-26

Mrs. Tuve, who has been de-
scribed as zone Of the new pub
lisher's wives" has a mild COM
plaint. She states that during her
first few days here callers all
asked how she liked Kennewick.
Now that she has been here long
enough to form an opinion no one
asks her any more.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-26

At a recent ceremony at McCaw
general hospital, the Silver Star
was awarded Ward f. Larsen of
Kennewick. Col. A. p. Clark,
commanding officer, made the
presentation.
Citation for the Silver Star
read: "For gallantry in action.
After volunteering to accompany
his battalion surgeon to search
for casualties, Tech. Z Grade Lar-
sen disregarded enemy machine
gun fire to 60 to the aid Of one
wounded man; was painfully
wounded himself by sniper fire;
pulled himself to the position of
q second critically wounded MAN
and rendered emergency first
aid"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-26

Pvt. Nathan Burrows, kho has
just completed basic training In
Camp Hobeeta, GIN, II spending
q 10-d1t fuf30an with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mr.. =. w. Burcams
Of the South Highlands. He Is to
report TO Fort Ord Tor assignment
overseas.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-04-26

Mrs. Joe Svatonslky, ST., had
for house guest her nephew,
James Salek, who is stationed at
Geiger Field. James was three
years In Alaska and the Aleutians
with the Aviation Engineers and
this Christmas ms the first fur
Tough he had In his ~ years in
the army. His hame Is in Chicago.