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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1946-10-03
Dancers Of Area
Vie or Prizes

Square dancers from the sur
rounding locality will converge on
Kennewick Thursday, Friday and
Saturday with the purpose of set
thing once and for all the question
of who has the best square dance
set in this part of the country,
Chairman Wesley Door said today.
Sets of dancers from the Finley,
Burbank, Locust Grove and Ken
newick Valley oranges have an
nounced their intention to COM
pete for the prizes of $125, SIS and
$50, he said, as have the Peterson
and Shelly square dancing groups
of Richland, and the Benton City
All Clubbers.
The champion couples win be
selected on Saturday, after the
elimination contests Of Thursday
and Friday afternoons have identi-
fled the best of the early dancers.
= Although they will not COM
pete for prizes, the Kennewick
Folk Dancers will present num-
Der Of exhibition dances in color.
full costumes.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1946-10-03
RuInor False Thai
Tickets Needed
10 Shop or Work

AS false as most of the rumors
that sweep like wildfire through a
community is the one that Kenne-
wick people will have to pay toll to
shop or go to work in the business
district on the three days of the
Grape Festival, officials of the As
sociation declared today.
There is not the slightest intent
to prevent townspeople from car
rying on their routine activities,
they stated" although definite
admission charge to the afternoon
and evening festivities has been es-
tablished."
Pointing out that the great ma
jority of Kennewick people now
hold the tickets to the dance that
will entitle them to admission, be.
cause of the extensive advance
ticket sales, officials explained
that ticket holders will have their
hands stamped with a different
symbol for each day, thus indicat-
ing that their admission has been
paid.
Expressing confidence that nc
persons plan to attend the full
show without paying the establish
ed price, officials said that any.
one desiring to report to his jot
or to shop in the business district
would not be subjected TO any
charge.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1946-10-03

The grand stage, from which
the nations top talent will be
presented, was nearing COM
pletion. Booths, concessions and
rides were beginning to take shape
along the Kennewick Avenue
Midway.
Vanguards of the fine livestock
and agricultural produce that will
be exhibited at the festival had
already reached the town, and
visiting newspaper men, photog-
raphers and celebrants were be-
ginning to make their appearance.
Looking forward TO one Of the
greatest shows i'm the history Of
the Northwest, Kennewick resi-
dents breathed easier Wednesday
morning, when skies cleared and
the warm sun poured down on
their busy preparations. And the
man who said: "I've never seen a
purple cow" had not yet been
heard from.
But, il he comes to the festival,
| residents are sure he's likely TO
see that and many other unforget-
able sights.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1946-10-03

Miracles Of the Mind" is the
subject of DR.. Polgar's lecture,
October II, in the high school aud
itorium.
Audiences from coast to coast
have been astonished by his amaz-
ing demonstrations in mental
telepathy, his exhibit Of tn photo
graphic mind, and his proof Of the
power of suggestion. His material
is entertaining as well as instruc-
tive, and he has appeared before
over 100 audiences.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1946-10-03
Hurry !!
Costumes On Hand

Mardi Gras costumes for the
Grape Festival will be available
throughout the three-day celebra.
ton at the Ray-D-Ant Cleaners
Vernon Beall, chairman of cos.
tuning, announced today.
The Brokfin Costuming Com
pany of Seattle has set up shop in
the location at the invitation OF
the Kennewick Grape Festival
Association, and is ready to rent
adapt, or altar costumes to fit the
whim of the celebrant, he said
Rental rates run from $3.50 up.
The Ray-D-Ant Cleaners office
will be open every evening until
8 o'clock to serve the Kennewick
people who want to contribute to
the festival spirit by appearing in
Mardi CraS costumes
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1946-10-03
Opening Parade
To Be Inc Show,
Besie Predicts

"All floats will be welcomed in
the opening day parade of the
Grape Festival, whether or not
they have been registered"
Howard Beste, chairman in charge
said on the eve of Kennewick's
gala fall celebration.
Floats are to report to First Ave-
nue. and Washington Street not
later than las o'clock Thursday
morning SO that they can be given
their proper place in the process
sion, which will start promptly al
1880. -.
1--WE are expecting at least Sc
floats in the parade" Beste con.
tinued, with representations from
Richland, Benton City and Pasco.'
The Drum and Bugle Corps OF
the Kennewick school, natty in
brand new uniforms, will march
in place of honor at the head OF
the parade, which will also fea-
ture showing of several new
1916 automobiles of different
makes.
Il would like to take this op-
portunity," said Beste, ito thank
the people who have worked sc
hard to make our parade sue
cess. / feel that the credit should
go to them"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1946-10-03
Lions Defeat
Ellensburg in
Driving Game

Playing fast, heads-up football
Kennewick's Lions took Ellens-
burg into. their den Friday night
Is to 0. Keeping the offensive
most of the game, the Lions scored
early in the second quarter and
again in the third.
Ellensburg put on a strong bid
IN the second quarter that found
them hammering at the Kenne-
wick goal line at half time. An
other drive in the last quarter also
fell short of pay dirt.
kenneWick's first score came
after a sustained rive that car
ried the ball from mid-field in IL
plays for three first downs. On
this drive Perkins carried the ball
six times in smashing line drives
that gave him an average OF six
and half yards per play. Perkins
took the ball over in final three
yard smash.
The second touchdown came IN
the third quarter and was set up
by a 30-yard pass from Long to
Westermeyer. Starting a faxed
left end run, Long heaved the ball
on an angle across the field to
Westermeyer who was waiting for
it in the open on the Ellensburg
ten yard line. The pass was a
few feet short and the receiver
was forced to step back for 1t.
This gave the Ellensburg defense
time enough to nail him on the
spot.
On the next play Elliott took
the ball on a reverse around right
end for standing up touchdown.
Long successfully kicked for the
conversion point.
Partial statistics showed that
Kennewick ran up some ESQ yards
on running plays with Ellensburg
hitting about $50. Each team COM
pleted three forward passes with
the Lions attempting eight while
their opponents tried ten.
Kennewick was successful in
making two freak crowd-pleasing
plays. In the fourth quarter Ell
lensburg had thrown long pass
with Elliott and Strege covering
the receiver. Elliott managed to
boost the ball up into the air and it
came down into Strege's arms for
Continued on Page ~
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1946-10-03
LATCH STRING OUT FOR FESTIVE DAYS
Spike Jones Gang Arrives Today;
Governor and Party Coming Friday

Its best bib and tucker fresh and sparkling the city
Kennewick putting the finishing touches to its guest
arrangements Wednesday.
Spike Jones and his full company were scheduled to
arrive in their special 1888 i'm the afternoon and the
Governor of the State of Washington and Ia of his high
ranking cabinet officers due to arrive for special
breakfast Friday morning to join in the expansive spirit of
Western Hospitality
Officials of the Grape Festival Association, mean
while busy with of last minute arrangements
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1946-10-03
Mayors to Judge
Kids Pet Parade

Mayors of neighboring towns
from Ellensburg to Walla Walla
are coming to Kennewick in a
body Saturday to tackle the ter
rifle task of deciding the win
ners in the children's American
Parade.
Prizes of $50, $25 and SIS will
be awarded the winning floats
entered by youth organizations.
Individual awards in the other
divisions including dolls and tri-
cycles and pets will be SIS, So,
and 81. A grand total Of thirty
three prizes in all. Every child
under fifteen will receive a flavor
at the end of the parade.
All children except the 5 to z
year olds must return to their
starting point to receive their
favors. Marching for the afore-
mentioned to z year olds will
end on the First Avenue between
Washington and Auburn Street.
Mothers are requested to meet
them there.
Groups will assemble at ten
thirty a. m. at the following To-
cations;
State Patrol, Parade Marshall,
Mounted Color Bearers, ALI others
on horseback on 4th Avenue East
at Washington Street.
Marching Groups Except the
Scouts), Kennewick Band, on Bird
Avenue East at Washington st.
Pets Except horses), Drum ana
Bugle Corps, on Bird Avenue West
at Washington Street.
LIST Grades and younger child
Continued on Page Three
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| NAMES

NAMES s... ~ -"
Big names such as Spike Jones,
Jack Teagarden, Governor Wall
gren in addition to the selection Of
smiling beauties in the queen con-
test have helped the publicity men
no little bit. But on top of that
there is a community and an agri-
cultural production to back it all
up. When you come right down
to it, the fact that Kennewick is
bidding for the title of Grape
Capitol of the West is the funda-
mental factor. e@zEts .a..
PRODUCTS 4sn. -. .t*F..
That Kennewick can take justi-
fable pride in its agricultural pro-
duction is substantiated in the
window of KCR this week. Con-
solidated Freightways have set
CONTINUED on page teD
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1946-10-03
IT'S A FACT

IT'S A FACT
It is no doubt a provable fact
that no town in the state or no
kind of city festival in many a
long year has received the wide
spread publicity that has been &C
corded this affair in Kennewick. It
has caught onto the public fancy
and the imagination of the news
writers. Jim Wood, head man of
Advertising Associates has burned
a lot of midnight oil in organizing
the publicity campaign. It is re-
ported that Mrs. Wood has been
awarded an honorary Membership
in the Grape Festival Widows
club. -@aT.~3
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1946-10-03
Methodist Church School
Plans Rally Day Program

The Methodist church school,
Mrs. Claude Winterscheid general
superintendent announces the an
nual Rally Day program in the
school hour on Sunday morning at
GAS. All departments of the school
will have a part in the program.
The report of the school year,
which closed last Sunday, carries
the statement that 1874 new pupils
were enrolled during the year with
a net increase of IS. .---.- ~.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1946-10-03
The Sidewalk
REP Or TER
soUAWK CLUB
BY The
KENNEWICK COURIER

SOOAWA SAOo
We don't know how they man
age it when they're all so busy
but the Amalgamated Complain
ers held a fairly well attended
rally this week and threw their
full weight behind an attack on
the publicity department. One re-
calcitrant member held out against
the mob and argued that the Ken
newick Grape Festival had got
loads of publicity call over" How
ever the fourth vice president in
charge of newspaper, radio and
grapevine communications pointed
out that publicity didn't reach "ev-
erywhere." Admitting that scarce
ly a soul in the Northwest hasn't
heard of the Grape Festival, he
added significantly that he has an
aunt in Kokomo, an uncle in keo-
kuk and a second cousin in Kan
kakee and not one of them would
have heard of the Kennewick Fes-
tival if he hadn't notified them
himself personally.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1946-10-03

JEANNE Praer will sing for the Governor
dinner held
his honor Rchand last spring. of
with quality and purity OF
attending
private studying Beuah
of
Photo-Rob
Milford chronicle., 1946-12-20

Leon Ross offered the invocation.
Mayor Edward Evans welcomed
the firemen to Milford in lieu of the
president who was reported to be
ILL., Mayor Evans in his brief re-
marks most heartily expressed his
personal thanks and that of the
city of Milford for the able assis-
tance the fire companies gave at
the recent theatre fire. Past State
President F. C.. O'Neal responded
At roll call there was only one di-
rector absent and Bowers Fire Co.
was not represented. Chief Thorn
as Baker then gave the county fire
report and at the conclusion re-
quested that he be relieved of the
duties as county recorder at the
start Of the new year, saying he
had held the Office since 1928.
The election of officers resulted
as follows: President, Roland
Parker, Milford; first vice presi-
dent, Nowland Wood, Hartly; sec
ond vice president, Charles Jester,
Camden; secretary, John M. Roe,
Dover; treasurer, Willard Bar
Gus, Cheswold; board of directors,
five elected from a nomination list
of six: Harper Jones, Smyrna ;
Ralph Boyer, Dover; Byron Crea-
dick, CheswOld; Lee Marmon, Mary
del; VIM. Achen Berg, Little Creek.
Mr.. O'Neal offered a resolution
regarding appropriations for fire
schools that formerly went to the
State Council of Defense. The res
olution was adopted. This is de-
signed to teach instructors so in the
future they will be able to teach
fire school classes. Speakers who
made brief remarks included: State
president Johnson; state vice pres
ident Daugherty; state secretary
PettyjOhn; state treasurer Bailey;
state fire recorder Baynard; HUI
bert Dill. Chief Baker advocated
master alarm system for hotels
and public buildings, also proper
fire escapes for protection since
such a disaster occurred in GeOr-
gia. Chaplain Ross spoke briefly
saying when talking to tiremen
there were three things a speaker
should remember: First, get up;
second, speak up; and third, shut
up. He then pronounced the ben
ediction.
Over one hundred and fifty SER
vice men, their wives and guests
assembled in the Fire House last
Friday evening for the joint in
stallation of officers of both the
American Legion and Auxiliary OF
Galloway Kemp Raughley Tee
Post No. Z. A committee from the
Legion and the Auxiliary arranged
for the affair and had the ladies
auxiliary of the fire company serve
a delicious turkey dinner. The au-
dience was mostly service men and
their relatives. Chaplain Man
Milford chronicle., 1946-12-20

The Pageant entitled "The Child
OF Prophecy, under the direction of
Mrs. Edna S. Roe, will be given on
Sunday, December 22nd, at p. III.
Much time and effort is being spent
on this Pageant. so come out and
fill the church that the characters
and director will not feel their eff
forts were in vain. The Sunday
School Christmas program will be
given on Sunday morning beginning
at ten.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas +. Moore
and daughter Joyce, Mr.. and Mrs.
Dawson Minner and Miss Marjorie
Mlnner spent the day on Thursday
in Philadelphia.
Mr.. Hazel Roe attended the
Bankers Association and Directors
dinner meeting at the Dinner Bell
Inn at Dover, on Wednesday night.
Mrs. William Farley and daugh-
ter, Ruth of Pitman, N. j., have
been visiting Mrs. Earley's sister
and brOther-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs
j. E. Ruble and daughter, Ann.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Paradee
have returned from a several day
visit spent with the latter's sister,
Mrs. Walter Muncy and Mr.. Muncy
in Camden, N. J..
The Barratt's Chapel w. S. c. S.
met with Rev. and Mrs. Nicklas at
the parsonage on Thursday night
for their December meeting and an
nual Christmas party. Several of
the members were unable to attend
but those present reported a very
enjoyable evening.
Milford chronicle., 1946-12-20

love Bradley offered the invoca-
ton; Commander S. Nj. Williams
presided and introduced the toast
mistress, Mrs. Earl Sylvester, who
presided in a most gracious man
ner, introducing the speakers and
other guests among whom were
Mayor and Mrs. VIM. II. Horleman;
Past Department Commanders Will
liam Matthews, Earl Sylvester,
John Benson and District COmman-
der Lyle Molds. and others; Mrs.
Harry McSherry and Mrs. William
Reagan. Community singing was
led by Mrs. Oscar NemiSh. Includ-
ed in the program was a quartette
by Benjamin Moore, Harry Tee, Jr..
Melvin Brobst and Randall Knox,
Jr.; reading by Mrs. BrintOn HOl-
lOway; solo, Mr. Moore. Mrs. John
Benson, auxiliary president, in
stalled the officers of the auxiliary
and Department Commander, DR..
w. A. Wilker, installed the officers
of the post. Mrs. Charles Jerread
heads the auxiliary and her other
officers are: Vice president, Virgin
ia Burtman; corresponding secre-
tary. Marie Galloway; recording
secretary, Ruth Martin; treasurer,
Emo Tee; chaplain, Nellie French;
historian, Virginia Holloway; SER
geant at arms, Neva Radcliffe Tee;
publicity, Helen Riley. Officers of
Galloway mp-Raughley-Tee Post
No. Z are: Commander, Gooden
Galloway; vice commander, jim
O'Neal; finance officer, G.. Tharp
Harrington; adjutant, Charles Jer
read; historian, II. c. Tee. ST.; as
sistant, Harry G. Tee, Jr.; service
officer. Sidney Burtman; chaplain,
Lewis Clymer; sergeant at arms,
Benjamin Emory. Mrs. William
Reagan presented to the auxiliary
a unit of cOlOrs Cor the officers
desk. They were presented in hon-
or of William j. B. Reagan Jr., who
gave his life in World War ii.
The cOlOrS were received by ser
geant at arms Mrs. Neva r. Tee
for the auxiliary.
Trinity Methodist Church here
observed the 66th anniversary on
Sunday with an all day service.
District superintendent, Rev. Thom-
as c. Mulligan, was the guest
speaker in the morning. with a
very large audience. Trinity Choir
furnished the music with Prof.
Melvin Brobst at the console. At
/ the afternoon service the Rev. C..
! N. ClOugh of Seaford, a former pas
tor. brought a historical message
Milford chronicle., 1946-12-20
HARRINGTON

Lessons in fire prevention don't
seem to mean much in this COM
munity according to Fire Recorder
Johnson, in making his monthly
report at last Wednesdays meeting
of the fire company. The report
showed 80 alarms this year, an in
crease of 20% over last year. With
the temperature about Is degrees
Wednesday morning, the firemen
were called out at 6:15 AM. for a
chimney fire at Vernon, four miles
west of this city No damage was
reported.
The club room was crowded last
Monday night when President
George Johnson called the bust
ness meeting to order. The min
utes of the previous meeting were
approved and several committees
reported progress. The veterans
entertainment committee reported
most of them expressed desire
for banquet, the committee was
continued, and Claude Cahall was
W Iuc WAiNh 10
now composed of Emory. Clymer,
Roberts, Tee and Cahall. Paul
Neeman reported on the county
meeting at Houston and Chauncey
Messick, Ralph Hanson and Clar-
ence Wiley were named delegates
to the December meeting at Mil
ford on the second Wednesday in
the month instead Of the usual
third Wednesday. Applications for
membership were received from
Marion Brown, Frank Morgan
Clarence Dyer and William T
James The applications were re-
ferred to a committee: Ernest Grif-
fifth, Jimmy O'Neal and Elisha Too
.mey. Chief Shockley suspended q
member from the active roll and
advised the company of his action
Marion Collins and Mr.. Cahall
were named to make the purchase
of two clothes trees for the club
room.
A spirited election brought the
meeting to close. Vice president
Neeman nosed out the present in
cumbent for the office of president
and in a three-way contest for vice
president, Charles Peck won over
Benny Moore and o. T. Roberts
There was no opposition to the
secretaries and treasurer hence
they were re-elected; recording
secretary, Leonard Horleman; fl
nancial secretary, Harry c. Tee
ST.; and treasurer, l.. r. Clymer
fire recorder. George Johnson
Chief Shockley was again reflect
ed and another contest developed
for the three members to the Board
of Directors, five had been nomin-
ated and three to be elected. Frank
G. O'Neal, Sr., Claude Cahall and
Horace Hamilton received the
highest vote and were named to
the board for three-year term. Mr.
Johnson and Calvin Simpson were
low on the ticket. The installation
will take place at the January
meeting.
The 192nd meeting of the Kent
County Firemen's Association con-
vened in Milford Wednesday night
with President F. f. Burke pre-
siding. The host company served
a delicious dinner previous to the
business session. State Chaplain
Milford chronicle., 1946-12-20
MAGNOLIA

Mr.. Leonard (Bud) Storey arriv-
ed home on Tuesday with his dis
charge after having served quite a
time overseas in Germany. He was
TO have sailed for home in Septem-
her but at that time he was hOspita-
lied in Nuehernburg with dipthe-
ia. His buddieS are all glad to have
him back again, as we know Bud is
eiad to be back, especially in time
Tor Christmas.
Mrs. James H. Smith and James
Roy have moved from PHILADELPHIA
to make their home temporarily
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Anderson. Her husband Chief NJ
NJ. Smith will join them for week
ends and the Christmas holidays.
Quite a number from here availed
themselves of the opportunity to get
one more day of shopping in Will
mington before Christmas, when
Mr.. Ingrams bus made a trip there
on Saturday.
Word was received this past week
of the arrival of Dwayne Alden
Graham i'll the hospital in Stuart.
Florida, born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ell
pler Graham on December Z. Mrs.
Graham is the former Miss Maxine
Smith.
The rumor concerning the possi-
bility of Santa making a visit to
Magnolia is about to become a
reality. His plans now are to arrive
by plane at two o'clock on Friday.
December 20. at the school. He also
will have a gift for each child pre-
sent. This will be quite an event in
the memory of Magnolia's children
for we think this is the first time
he has made such a trip here. Can
1t be that our children have been a
little better than usual, that Santa
is rewarding them thusly?
Milford chronicle., 1946-12-20

The Methodist Young Adult Fell
lOwship will meet at the church at
1880 p. m. Christmas eve to go
caroling. Come along with them and
help swell the crowd and the Choir
us. They will make the rounds so
you may be back at the churchefor
the candle light service beginning
at 11:45.
At this Christmas season, if you
know of some one less fortunate
than yourself. do what you can to
make their Christmas a, brighter,
happier one and we assure you, you
Will be happier by so doing.
Robert Edward is the name chos-
en- by Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Shipley
for their son born in Kent General
Hospital on Tuesday, December 10.
Milford chronicle., 1946-12-20

to the church. The present parson-
age adjoining the church was built
during his pastOrate. Special mu-
sic, both instrumental and vocal.
was rendered during the afternoon
by the Savage Sisters. The eli
max of the anniversary service was
a birthday pageant, representing
each month in the year, the part'c-
ipants were garbed in proper COS
tines for each month, given by the
young people of the church, ending
with a Christmas Story by jean
cite Williamson. At the close of
the service triple-decked birth
day cake was cut and each one
present was given a slice of cake.
Those taking part in the Birthday
Pageant included: Betty Bradley,
Patsy Billings, Shirley Hudson,
Joan Shaw, Martha Sheath, Patsy
and Marjorie Greer, Randall Smith,
Barbara Minner, Shirley KateS.
Betty Louise Sheath, Adrianna Pot
ter. Gertrude Horn, Martha Grue-
WSlls OOJCC ~ ANCCtl. oOIO' w llll6llll
F. Smith: Virginia Black, Reba
Smith, Elvia Ray Smith. Joyce
Hickman. Louise Minner, Dean
Shuttle. Ruth Hudson. Billy Shaw.
Anna Horn, Bobby Shuttle, Alfred
Horn and Bobby Herring.
The W.C.T.U. met at the home of
Mrs. Clarence Rash on Tuesday
evening.
Wilson Manship of Dover spent
Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. l.. Manship.
The local fire company was
called out on the job three times
over the last weekend. No serious
damage resulted from either alarm
st. Stephens Church
Episcopal
Fleming Street.
Sunday. December %. 1916
Pre-Christmas service, 9:15 AM