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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1947-02-20

privacy of the text of the letter.
The sheets will have printed on the
face "Air Letter" ssVia Air Mail
Par Avion," and eff anything is
enclosed this letter will be sent by
ordinary mail" In order that the
air letters will be readily distin-
guished, they will bear a red,
white and blue border. The writ
ing space will be approximately z
by IL inches.
The postage rate will be 10 cents
for each sheet. The air letter sheets
will not only eventually be on sale
at post offices throughout the
United States when sufficient sup
plies are printed, but will also be
available to the public at station
cry stores, etc. E.~ j. .a.
As the present International air
mail postage rates now dun up to
Is cents per half ounce, this new
service should result in a consid-
cradle saving to persons using it.
The Department anticipates that
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1947-02-20
Large Crowd Hears
Temperance Speaker

The Methodist Church was
filled last Sunday evening by
members of several local congre-
cations of the city to hear DR..
E. Guy Cutshall of Chicago, rep
resentiing the National Temper
ance Movement. This Movement,
1t was stated, is primarily an edu-
cational one Ito give the people
the facts" about the national
liquor situation.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1947-02-20
Spanish War Veterans
Enjoy Surprise Party

Camp No. % and Auxiliary
number % of the Spanish War
Veterans held their regular meet
ing in the Masonic Hall with
Auxiliary President Claudia Hib-
bard and Commander A. r. Sharp
presiding. Ada Culver, depart
ment junior vice president, in
stalled Nellie Hunt as conductor
and Minnie Hue as assistant guard
of the Auxiliary.
A pleasant dining room sur
prise, planned by department aids
Rosie Hue, Cora Sharp and Dor
othy Cookie took the form of a
celebration of. the 10th anniver-
sary of Comrade and Mrs. Culver.
Two birthdays, Josephine Liver
more's on February IA and Min
ME Hue's on February 10, were
also honored. ..f. ~ -
Comrade Culver had a surprise
of his own ready: a large birth
day cake in token of the Culver
anniversary and the birthdays of
the two members. A special birth
day cake was presented to Sister
Livermore.
In the program that followed,
Josephine Livermore read "The
Mains, a poem composed by
Claudia Hubbard; a description of
Before and After Marriage" was
given by Cora Sharp; and Com
rade Ridley sang song in honor
of Mrs. Culver. The program
closed with group singing.
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Post Office NAY
Have New Service

The Post Office Department has
been considering for some time the
inauguration of an "Air Letter"
Service at reduced uniform spos-
tage rate to all foreign countries.
Gael Sullivan, Second Assistant
Postmaster General, states the De-
partment is ready to place this SER
vice in operation as soon as prac-
ticable, possibly some time before
the close of February, SO as to
meet public demands and to pro-
vide a service similar to that in use
in certain foreign countries.
The service VIM consist of a
sheet of light weight paper of
durable texture, which when fold
ed will resemble an ordinary bust
ness envelope and thus provide
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business concerns will take adj
vantage of this service as the
sheets will be adaptable to print
ing quantities of such items as
sales letters, etc.
The Department feels it IS furth-
ering cultural, political and COM
mercial contacts with other nations
that will pay dividends in good
will. These contacts will help ex-
plain America to people in foreign
lands. -.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1947-02-20
800 Chicks Perish in
Farm Fire on Tuesday

Three hundred baby chicks per-
ished Tuesday morning in a fire
at the Charles "A. Biddison farm.
The blaze was apparently started
by a small oil stove.
The Kennewick fire company
answered a call on Monday to 218
First Avenue, Fire Chief Malchow
also reports, where a small cleo
trio motor on a furnace fan had
shorted out and filled the house
with smoke.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1947-02-20
SPIRIT OF SPRING

SPIRIT OF SPRING
Washington's birthday being
the traditional sweet pea planting
date, many gardeners are out doors
looking after what's happened in
their yards during the winter
months. Some are removing most
of the thick covering Of leaves and
find the bulbs are well up; GRO
cuses are about to bloom and the
very early violets are in bud.
The frost is out Of the ground
and the soil about ready to work.
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BADLY BURNED

BADLY BURNED
w. T. Cloyd was badly burned
shortly after noon Monday while
working with q p. p. & L. con-
struction crew at Pilot Rock.
While working on a pole his head
came in contact with an 1000
volt line causing bad burns on
face and head and rendering him
unconscious. He was taken to st.
Anthony hospital in Pendleton
where he regained consciousness
on Tuesday afternoon. His ply
stefan says he has good chance
for recovery.
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BUILDING PERMITS

BUILDING PERMITS n. -
Building Inspector Herb NAL
chow announces that construc-
ton permits were issued this
week to L. A. Cox for the con-
struction of a radiator shop on
Avenue c at a cost of $500; to J.
w. Winemiller for $4,000 resi-
dence in the Olmstead addition;
and to D. A. Speer for $4,000
residence in the Brue addition on
Fourth Avenue.
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EASTERN STAR

A large crowd gathered for the
Eastern Star dinner Tuesday eve
ming around tables beautifully
decorated in Washington Birthday
motif. At the meeting which fol-
lowed there was initiation and an
addenda presented in honor of
the Past Worthy Matrons and
Past Worthy Patrons and each
given gavel bearing the name Of
the chapter and the date Of serv-
ice. Among those receiving gavels
were Mrs Harry Cochran from
Prosser and Mrs. Gussela Blu
chanan from Yakima.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1947-02-20

COOKED FOOD SALE
The 4th circle of the Methodist
w. S. G. S. will hold a cooked
food and rummage sale, Sat.
March 1 at the S. & J. Motor
Bldg,
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PINocluE PARTY

Mrs. Bob Washburn entertained
Saturday evening in observance
Of Bob's birthday with four tables
Of pinochle. The party was held
in the dining room of The Cottage
with the decorations in the valen.
tine motif. The guests invited
were Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Han
son. Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Freer, Mr..
and Mrs. Don Kinney, Mr.. and
Mrs. Eldon Lynn, Mr.. and Mrs.
Dudley Beall, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Carlich. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Lee
and Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Matheson.
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DAUGHTER BORN

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. E. r.
Supplee a daughter, Lana Sue,
weighing 6 pounds, eight and q
half ounces, on Tuesday at Our
Lady of Lourdes Hospital.
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MEET RIclnAND

MEET RICHLAND a-.
Ten boxers from the Kennewick
Red Devils squad will meet the
Richland high school in the Rich
land gym on March 3 at 7:30 pm.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1947-02-20

LES AM1E8
Mrs. Neva Watkins was hostess
to Les Amies pinochle club We'd
nesday at her home in the Garden
Tracts.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1947-02-20

FRIENDLY CIRCLE
TIL Friendly Circle met Feb. IL
with Mrs. Maxine Christensen
and Feb. Is with Mrs. Florence
Nielsen.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1947-02-20

We appreciate our many
friends and customers and viii
continue 10 do everything TO
keep your goodwill. 4 good
name Is no less important 10.
day than il was in the time Of
G Gorge Warrington. His
neighbo1s could count upon
his answering honesty. just
as you can count on RUBE'S
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FOR SALE-Slent Sue brooder
stove, practically new. J. T..
Mathews, phone 1880. Ate
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Too Late to Classify

FOR SALE: One 3-year-old saddle
horse. Inquire third house east
Of BridgevieW Inn. W47tfc
Milford chronicle., 1947-09-12
Many Injured In
Auto Accidents
teOntlnusd lsom nFst paesl


Seventeen-year-old David N. Kali
inevitch of Greenwood, driver of one
of the cars, was arrested on a
speeding charge by state police.
Goes 100 Feet After Crash
Troopers said that after the coli
lision, the car operated by Kaline-
vich travelled more than zoe feet
and knocked down a telegraph pole,
causing additional damage of $50.
The machine operated by the
Greenwood youth sustained damage
amounting to about $40O, police re-
ported. while the other automobile,
driven by Carroll E. Willin, "a, OF
Bridgeville, was damaged to the ex-
tent Of $50, police reported.
Kalineviteh received head lacera-
tions and was treated by Bridge
vile physician.
Car Runs in Ditch
In another accident about three
miles south of Greenwood last Fri
day morning a car operated by
Catherine Evans, 20, of Greenwood,
ran into a ditch. Damage to the car
was estimated at about $3.50.
The driver, repeatedly forced off
the road by an unknown vehicle APP
preaching in the opposite direction,
was treated by local physician for
a broken arm and decorations of
the body.
Milford chronicle., 1947-09-12

Iceland and New Zealand have
the second largest geyser fields in
the world
Milford chronicle., 1947-09-12
Farmers Urged To
Turn In Farm Plans
(eohtlnasd tFom tlrst pagsl

A series of meetings designed to
give farmers a better understand
ing of the present status of the
P.M.A. program and also the OUT
look for 194S has been arranged as
follows:
Friday, Sept. 12-Dublin Hill
Community Hall, 500 P. M.
Tuesday. Sept. 16-Delmar High
School, 500 P. M.
Thursday. Sept. 18-Broad Greek
Community Hall. see p. M.
Friday, Sept. 1s-Lowes Gross
Roads Community Hall, 800 P. M.
Monday. Sept. 22-ACA Office
Georgetown, 800 p. M.
Tuesday. Sept. 49, Wesley Com.
munity Hall, 500 P. NJ.
Wednesday, Sept "a = Lincoln
School, 500 p. M.
The following program has beer
arranged and will be presented al
each meeting:
Call TO Order Local Chairman.
The Present Status of the 194i
PIMA. Program-C. A. Pepper.
The Outlook for the 1948 Pro,
gram &C. e. Ocheltree.
Sussex County Soil Conservation
Districts Assistance to the PIMA
Program for 1947 and 1948-E. H
Talbert.
Discussion Period by Viii
liam III. Henderson.
Farmers are urged to attend thes,
meetings in order to be better ac
lquainted with the program an,
thus gain the greatest possible
benefits from its operation.
Milford chronicle., 1947-09-12
Curb Importers
Sales OF Liquor
econtinaed from nrst paes,

no importer can sell to an unli-
eensed person but the delivery of
goods sold to a personal license
holder to the purchasers home is
permitted, providing no sales and
deliveries are made in quantities
of less than "a bottles of spirits, or
"a bottles or 4S half bottles of wine
or beer, or. a mixed amount of spir-
its and wine, spirits and beerA beer
and wine or spirits, beer and wine,
the aggregate amount Of which
shall not be less than 500 fluid
ounces.
Sale and delivery by an import
er to a person who is the holder
of a license to purchase for per-
sonal stock shall not be made af-
ter 10 D. m. of any day or before
a. m. of the following day, ac-
cording to the ruling. Delivery OF
alcoholic liquor shall not be made
by an importer to any place licen-
sed for the sale of alcoholic liquor
outside of the hours during which
such place is authorized to do bus
mess, the rule also stipulates.
Other sectional changes in the
rule, which revokes Rule "a, are:
"The holder of license for the
sale at retail of alcoholic liquor
not for consumption on the prem
ises where sold, other than a IL
censed importer, may sell alcoholic
liquors of the variety and guam
\ tity and to the persons permitted
by the 1iquor Control Act as pres
emily in force and as amended, and
the merchandise so sold shall be
delivered to the purchaser or his
agent on the premises and removed
4 by such purchaser or agent from
the premises with the seals of the
bottles unbroken.
ANY importer may sell the va
riety of alcoholic liquor authoriz
ed by his license, to a person who
is the holder of a license to pur,
chase the same for resale, in sueI
quantities as may be ordered. by
the purchaser, and shall transpor
the merchandise sold from the i'm
porter's establishment to the es
tablishment of the purchaser"
j Colonel Slayer said the commits
sion has been considering the revi
sions since last May and had pu
them into effect last Wednesda,
following considerable study.
Milford chronicle., 1947-09-12
HOUSTON

Church news for Sunday, Sep
tember Ia: Sunday school at 10 o.
clock. Howard r. Moore, superin-
tendent, with Edwin Prettyman, as
sistant superintendent. Preaching
at IL O'Clock by the pastor, Rev.
w. j. Mckee. Evening services
Youth Fellowship at 7:10 o'clock,
followed by divine worship at 500
O'Clock.
4 At Williamsville in the afternoon,
church school at 2 o'clock and
preaching by Rev. Mckee at 3 o.
clock.
Mrs. Ernest w. Simpson and Mrs.
Marguerite G.. Cooper visited Mr..
and Mrs. Theodore Evans at Ocean
View on Monday. On their return
home they called upon relatives in
Georgetown.
Norman Coulbourne of Bethel,
spent the weekend with his bro
thef. William; and family.
Mrs. Richard Bennett and daugh-
ter, Miss Jean, returned to their
home about two weeks ago from a
months visit with relatives in Tex
as. They went by train. For the
last week of their stay Mr.. Ben
nett few down and they all re-
turned by plane, which took just
eight hours to make the trip from
where they took off till they landed
in Philadelphia. They reported a
wonderful time in Texas, and a
most enjoyable trip home. Miss
Jean is senior at the University
of Delaware, and will be leaving
in a short time to resume her stu
dies.
Mrs. Willard Dufendach, Mrs
Richard Bennett, Mrs. Merrill
Thistlewood, Mrs. Carroll Pearson
Mrs. Andrew Kielbasa, Mrs. Dukes
Robb and Mrs. Edward Mulhol-
land attended the fall institute Of
the Delaware State Federation oil
Women's Clubs, which was held in
the Community Hall of the Peo-
pies Church in Dover on Tuesday
! September 8.
Milford chronicle., 1947-09-12
ACCORDING TO
BRITANNICA

The color of metal can be seen
much better If 1t is viewed by means
of light which has been reelected
many times off its surface, accord
ing to the Encyclopaedia Britanni-
ca. Thus, the inside of smooth
gold vase appears much richer in
color than the outside.
dts@
Early Greeks used the word me-
teor to mean atmospheric phenO-
mena in general, such as clouds,
halos and rainbows, as we'll as
shooting stars. according to the
Encyclopaedia Britannica.
An early kind of match, used in
the United States in the early 1S00's,
retaiIed at four cents light, ac-
cording to the Encyclopedias Bri-
tannica. 1t consisted of a bottle con-
tanning sulphuric acid combined
with splints tipped with potassium
chlorate, sugar and gum arabic.
The literal Interpretation of the
word menu is minute DETAIL" ac-
cording to the Encyclopaedia Bri-
tannica.
The 1916 cotton crop of the Uni
ted States was the smallest for any
year since 1895, except for the dis
astrous boll-weevil year of 1927. Ae-
eording to the Encyclopedias Bri-
- a - - Al. Y -. II
year-end estimate put the 1916 crop
at S,4S2.000 bales of 500 pounds
each.
One Of the Iong-standing theories
of optics was the emission theory
under which il was believed that
the seen object emitted particles
which bombarded the eye. according
to the Encyclopedias Britannica.
Milford chronicle., 1947-09-12

Class One railroads in this coun-
try have about 81 900 steam loco
motives in service.
Milford chronicle., 1947-09-12
BALL SEASON HERE CAME T01
~ EsB LAST SUNDAY NEaHFI
te<nssnusa from nrss pass)

Milford had entered Saturday
nlghf play with a 11z game lead
aver fredericksburg but the Sox were
shutout By Cambridge while Fed
eralsburg was winning from Sails
hurry TO cut the margin to II game.
Milford's loss on Sunday evening
after fredericksburg had scored its
second consecutive win over Sails
bury earlier In the day put FEEDER
alsburg out in front by II game.
The Sox played out their fun 126
game schedule while fredericksburg
finished up one game short of that
total.
Milford went through the 1947
season with the youngest and least
experienced playing array Of any
club In the Sho' circuit. After ling
ering In the cellar during the fiEst
three weeks OF play. the Sox,
strengthened by the addition of Don
Thompson, one the leagues best
outflelders, climbed slowly TO fourth
rlace and held that spot until the
last night of the regular season.
That Milford was able to finish
within one-haif game of the ilfst
division is a fine testimonial to the
ability of Manager Miles who ap-
parently got the most there was 10
be had out OF any inexperienced
erratic pitching staff and a shaky
infield.
Two members of the local club,
manager Miles and outfelder Don
Thompson, were selected for the
leagues "All Star" team, Miles as
manager and Thompson as an out
faelder. Three other Milford players,
Dan Ryan, George Uhaze, and Ken
Jannusch, received honorable meR-
tIon In the selections. Miles and
Thompson were presented with q
plaque and certificate, respective
". at appropriate ceremonies at the
Milford park the past Thursday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Pack. local
baseball fans, gave a dinner for the
Milford players, club officials, and
scorers the past Sunday afternoon
at Derrickson's Restaurant. This
gesture on the part OF the Packs
loyal Milford rooters, was apprecia'
sed very much By all attending.
BY the time this appears In print
virtually all OF the 1947 Milford
playing personnel viii have depart
ed the local scene. manager Miles
accompanied by several players
having left for Chicago early Tues
day morning, while others departed
on Tuesday afternoon ana Wednes
day morning.
While the 1947 edition of the Mil
ford Red Sox did not bring a pen
nant or even playoff participation
! to Milford the youthful array ant
manager Miles will be sorel!
missed by the baseball faithful wht
derived much pleasure out o
watching the Sox perform.
Milford chronicle., 1947-09-12
REPUBLICANS HAIL
VICTORY in PENNA.
continued from iirst Dassl

''The PAC political Action
Committee) and its assorted fell
low travellers sought this test of
the public's appraisal of the record
of the Republican Congress and
they got it. Probably they will
learn nothing from the result, but
it is most enlightening to the Amer
lean people.
Chosen to represent the industry
farm district of Lehigh and Bucks
counties. Lichtenwalter polIed a
bigger margin OF victory than his
Republican predecessor, the late
Charles l.. Gerlach, did in the five
times he was named TO the seat.
Lichtenwalter will serve out Ger
laeh's unexpired term.
StOrch said the reason he did not
consider the election "a true test Of
the peoples belief or disbelief in
the Taft Hartley law" was there
were other elements and adverse
propaganda which entered into the
campaign"
The Democrats have not won in
the 214-precinet Republican strong
hold since 1885 when Oliver W.
Frey was reelected.
Milford chronicle., 1947-09-12
HARRINGTON YOUTH
KILLED IN AUTO CRASH
Gcontinued from nrss pass)

In addition to his parents, Dill is
survived by his grandmother. Mrs.
Laura Brown Dill, of Greensboro.
Funeral services were held Mon
day afternoon at 2 o'clock at the
Boyer funeral home in Harrington.
The Rev. ] Harry Wright. pastor
Of Asbury Methodist Church, off,
Aciated. -
Interment was in the Hollywood
Cemetery, near Harrington, and
the youths former school mates
served as palIbearers
Melvin, a Navy veteran Of World
War II, and also star baseball
player before his graduation from
Harrington High School. Is the son
Of Mrs. Elsie Melvin OF Harrington.
He Is employed by the American
Stores Company.
Milford chronicle., 1947-09-12
HOME COMING AT
sT. THOMAS CHURCH

The regular annual home com
ing service of the ST. Thomas
Church will be held on Sunday.
September 28. All day services will
be held with an old fashioned love
feast at 10 a. M, led by William
Boyce of Seaford. Preaching at
1T a. m. by the Rev. NJ. T. Romans.
of Bethel. Dinner win be served
at noon for all, under the oaks as
usual. There win be special music
throughout the day. A song SER
vice will be held at 2:30 b. m. and
DR.. Ralph C. jones of Laurel will
preach the afternoon service at 8
O'clock. Everyone is invited to
come and enjoy the day.
Milford chronicle., 1947-09-12
Young Methodists
Open Retreat Today
tcOntlnued from nrst pager

ence, and the Rev. F. Douglas Mii7
bury, pastor of Newport, Delaware.
Methodist Church, and conference
young adult director. DR.. Donald w
Lyon, of Richardson Park, Della
ware, who is president Of the PEN
insula Conference Young Adult
Fellowship, will serve as dean Of
the conference. The registar is Miss
Mary G, Scotten Dover. Delaware
Milford chronicle., 1947-09-12
LET THE LIGHTS SHINE

The Rural Electrification Admin
istration has approved loans total
ing $3,792,000 to Is rural electric
coopeartives in Florida, Illinois,
Indiana, Michigan. Minnesota,
North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio,
Oregon, South Carolina and Vir-
ginia.
Milford chronicle., 1947-09-12
CIRCLE NO. 6 TO HOLD
COVERED DISH SUPPER

Circle No. s Of the Calvary Meth
odist Church W. s. C. :. win hold
covered dish snpper at the nfsl-
ford Fairgrounds, on Tuesday eve
ming, September 1es at o'clock.
Members of the church are re-
auested to bring a covered dish and
their own eating utensils. Mrs. vio-
Ia Courtney and Mrs. Mae Court
ney are the hostesses. A business
meeting will follow the supper.
Milford chronicle., 1947-09-12

Be careful of the kind Of food
baby Is fed in hot weather, pediatrf-
clans warn. Offer water often be-
tween feedings Babies lose great
deal OF body moisture through per-
spirati0n on warm days.
Milford chronicle., 1947-09-12

PARAGOULD, Ark. - R) = An
advertisement in the Paragould
Press read: Wanted: Washings
but no ironings.1
Evening star., 1947-01-09
ITALIAN SPAGHETTI.
TOLL HOUSE COOKIES,

From Mrs. L. S. McC., Siluer
Spring.
I thought some one might be in
terested in the following recipes.
One is for Italian spaghetti with
meat balls that was given to me
by the mother of a young man I
worked with at one time. I went
to his home and watched the whole
procedure and wrote it down as she
made it and tasted the sample later.
Every one who has had 1t at my
home has liked it immensely, in
fact more than liked it!
Evening star., 1947-01-09
Rr Tiolef Faulkner
Food Editor

lock and cusk. AS result you'll
be able to get your fill of some Of
the picked or salted specialties from
the 'Old Country" =. For lunch
box desserts spread ginger snaps
with cream cheese and then with
citrus marmalade, put them togeth-
er sandwich fashion. :. Potato
pancakes spread with a tart jelly,
such as currant, make a good COM
bination for a Sunday night supper
:. jam is an excellent topping for
ice cream, too. Try sprinkling some
shredded coconut over the jam,
then a few toasted almonds for a
really super dessert. . I'D. Many Of
our fayorite food combinations are
fortunate ones nutritionally. Such
teams as bread and milk or meat
sandwiches. The protein of wheat
is not complete protein and can
not do complete job of body build
ing: the protein of milk and meat,
however, is complete. Thus, when
either of these foods are teamed
with bread or cereal, it makes the
protein of the wheat more useful
to the body. With long winter
evenings ahead, the family sewing
machine may be in for a lot of use.
Remember, it will sing along more
smoothly if oiled regularly Keep
the oil can handy and use it after
each tn 10 hours of lISe SQUIRT a
drop in each oil hole and each bear