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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-02-26

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crews will swing into action, he
said, as soon as preliminary en-
gineering work is complete.
But even before that time, the
foundation pouring crew will be.
gin work on the varied foundation
shapes that will mark the opening
construction phase on each Of the
LOG home sites. Sectional, oil
treated foundation forms are used
again and again, as workmen move
them from lot to lot.
First of the specialized building
crews to follow the foundation
work will be made up of workmen
who carry out the trough" carpen-
try. In the second phase, sub-con-
tractors will install plumbing,
heating and wiring, as other work
men put on the exterior and in
terror finish, lay floors, hang doors
and install windows.
Inside and outside decoration is
the major assignment of the final
phase construction. crew.
Also on the early work schedule
is the building of sidewalks and
curbs along the three surfaced
roads that will serve Vista Homes.
An extension of Gerald road
tranSverses the development from
east to west, as does its companion
thoroughfare, Brand Road, which
parallels Gerald Road to the north
Sharon Road will transverse the
Home area from north to south,
bisecting the other two streets.
The contractors will also pre-
pare parking strips for all homes,
planting trees to take advantage
of present suspicious conditions
for plant growth, Serr said.
Company operations, he added
are already pointed toward Vista
Homes Number Two, the 125-unit
home development that will be
built just across Bartlett Road to
the west. Work crews, Serr ex-
planned, will carry their mass
building activity into the 28-acre
community as soon as they have
completed their work on the orig
inal project. =,
Alfred Anon, chairman OF the
mayors committee on housing, to-
day. underlined the significance
of Kennewick home building by
adding the 400 homes projected by
Observation-Disclosures, Inc, OF
Seattle to the Modern Home Build
ers' 23O new dwellings to arrive
at an assured total of $50 new
homes for the city in 1948.
"Our last reliable pre-war count
of homes in Kennewick was made
. in 1892" Anon stated. "At that
time there were only $50 homes
in the entire city" &E
Predicting that the operations
| of many smaller contractors will
bring the total for the current year
to the 1000 home goal Of his COM
mittee, Anon mentioned the en-
terprise of Harley Peter as typical.
Peters this week announced the
opening of his KenneWick Heights
tract on Simpson Road, one quar-
ter mile south Of Bartlett Road
In describing the residence lots.
Peter called attention to the sweep
ing view of Kennewick and the
lower valley from their point OF
vantage. Connections for irriga-
ton and domestic water have been
provided at the corner of each lot.
he said, and building restrictions
will govern the construction of in
| diVidual homes. -...... ...
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-02-26
EVENTS

Coming events in Kennewick
viii get a little special attention
starting this week in the KCR in
the advertising space Of the Ideal
Cleaners. This weeks schedule
may be a. little lean and resi-
dents are asked to cooperate with
the KCR in sending in informa-
ton for the column. Regular
meetings of organizations can not
be included but any gatherings
appealing to the general public
OF fractions thereof are respect
fully requested. s-...s -. :.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-02-26
Junior Class Presents
Professional Magician

Mitchell Cain, one of Americas
outstanding professional magic
ians is to visit Kennewick this
Saturday night, February %.
This is one of his first stops of
a nation wide tour.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-02-26
Official Of State CITY
Body Says it Would Be
Cheaper for Residents

Meeting with the city council Tuesday night, A.
j. Vogel, acting secretary of the Association of
Washington Cities, advised annexation to the city
of Kennewick the cheapest and best in the long
run" course for residents of The River road area
The advice came from the expert on cities after
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-02-26

visitors to the area strayed into
session. Immediate
4ching onto the spirit of the
6{ne the visitors ana future citi-
zens grabbed the opportunity to
make their voices heard. Said
one outspoken critic II was COM
inr down the street the other
evening just as the crews were
out rolling up the sidewalks for
the night. There was nothing else
TO do so / helped them. Convers-
ing with these employees I dis
covered that evening entertain
ment for single person OF either
sex is not too easy to find in Ken
newick. This is the way it IS
with me: have room IN a
crowded household. I can stay
home a couple nights and read
and listen to the radio. Two
movies a week are about my linn
ii. There are seven nights a week
and four from seven is three"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-02-26
Lions Lick Pasco,
In Fight For
Tourney Birth

The Kennewick Lions will meet
Gle Elum Friday night in the
Yakima Armory as the valley
high school basketball tournament
is renewed for the second week
end. $1,000.
This will be one of the games
for once beaten teams that will
also match Richland and Wapato.
The two winners will be matched
in the opener Saturday night
which will also see undefeated
Yakima and Seattle Prep battle
for the top spot.
The second berth in the state
tournament will be decided in a
match between the loser of the
Yakima-Prep game and the WIN
ner of the Saturday opener.
After dropping. the opening
game Friday night to Wapato,
northern division champs, the
Lions tangled with Pasco Satur-
day night in one of the tourna-
ment's thrillers, 1898.
The Lions walked away in a
fast start to a 14-4 lead before
the Bulldogs could find the range.
In an uphill battle Pasco finally
went ahead 1896 in the final
period. Dick Winship then left
the game on his fifth foul and
Harold Perkins swished the free
toss to tie the score and followed
seconds later with a field goal.
Keene, with 10 seconds Of play
remaining, scored one free throw
for Pasco but missed the second.
The big thrill came with one Sec
ond to go when the Bulldogs
from an out-of-bounds play
trimmed the hoop, but the ball
spun away.
Tournament scores:
Friday Night
Wapato As, Kennewick 33
Richland as, Toppenish 80
Yakima SO, Pasco 38
Seattle Prep 80, Gle Elugn Is
Saturday Night
Kennewick 80, Pasco 38
Seattle Prep 80, Richland SO
Gle Elum 80, Toppenish 20
Yakima "A. WapatO 40
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-02-26
The Sidewalk
REP0 RTER
souAwK CLUB
by The
KENNEWICK COURIER

Mistahng the meeting or the
Columbia Croaners association for
Kennewick,s hottest night spot,
. number. Of single employees and
v;sitors TO the area strayed into
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1948-09-30
Entertains Bridge Club

Mrs. Joe Olenik entertained
her bridge club Thursday even
ing. Prizes were won by Mrs.
R. P. Ross, Miss Nettie Ray and
Mrs. Ray Zelka.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1948-09-30
Lenore Pfiefer WEEDS Warren Hutchings
AT Ballensky Home Wednesday Evening

The Ballensky home was the
scene of a pretty wedding We'd
neSday evening when Miss Lee
more Pfeifer, daghter of Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Pfeifer of Ham
ilton, Mont, became the bride
of Mr.. Warren Hutchings of
Livingston, Mont. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. Ar
mold E. Geirke, pastor of the
Redeemer Lutheran Church, be-
fore the fireplace banked with
fall flowers.
Mrs. Sam Cunningham played
1.-The Old Refrain" and Il Love
You Truly"
The bride, who was given in
marriage by her father, was at
tired in a floor length gown of
light blue taffeta and net. She
wore a corsage of deep red
roses.
Mrs. Sophia Martin, maid of
honor, wore a cranberry red
gown and had a corSage of
peach gladiolia and sweet peas.
John Branger attended the
groom.
Following the ceremony a re-
ception was given by Mrs. Bal
lenSky and Mrs. Martin, both
auntS of the bride.
Mrs. HutchingS is a graduate
of Hamilton high school and at
tended Normal school in Valley
City, N. D. last summer. MIR,
Hutchings recently returned
from overseas duty where he
served four years in the Mar
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1948-09-30
OFFICIALS ARRIVE

Director Robert Rutherford,
Washington, of the federal aid
to restoration division of the
service and Robert Boone, Port
land, supervisor of the federal
aid division regional office, are
in Montana to make a tour of
wildlife restoration pro e t S
completed with federal-state CO.
oneration. Director Robert F.
Coonev of the Montana restora-
ton diision, Big Game Leader
Fave Couey and Bird Leader
William Bergeson will accom-
pany them on their tour of nine
projects throughout the state.
Joseph Pulitzer acquired the
st. Louis Post Dispatch at a
sheriff's sale.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1948-09-30
Federation Conducts
Business Meetinq
AT Lodge Cross Hull

The County Federation OF
WOmenS Clubs held their semi
annual meeting at the Com
munity hall in Lodge Grass on
Saturday, Sept. Is. About GO
women were present.
The morning session which
was presided over by the presi-
dent, Mrs. M. T. Wells, was de
voted to the transaction of bust
mess of the federation. The date
of the fall festival was changed
from the first Friday in Sep
& TENDER to the last Friday in
August to avoid conflict with
the regular meeting of one of
| the clubs: -,
/ Mrs. John Noblett was ap-
! pointed publicity agent for the
federation. A committee con-
sisting of Mrs. Clarence Stevens,
Mrs. Fay Abel and Mrs. Francis
Eggart, was appointed to draw
up plans for the fall festival.
The president of each men,
Der club was asked to appoint
one member to serve on a COM
mittee to divide the work of
the several activities of the fed
Grafton among the clubs.
The Civic. club was in charge
of the dinner which was served
at noon. Other clubs of the
federation assisted.
The afternoon entertainment
program was under the direct
ion of the Mountain View club.
Numbers on the program in
cluded a song by Eddie Billings
ley, accompanied on the piano
by his sister, Evegine, and two
numbers by three club ladies in
Guiding the acting out Of the
song, She'll Re Comm Round
the Mountain"
Main feature OF the program
was a talk by Mrs. Jack Hoatson
of Billings, who was dressed in
a Norwegian costume for the
occasion. The subject of. her
talk was United Nations Edu-
cational. Science and Culture
OIpanlZaClOn.
Mrs. Hoatson, with her hus-
band. recently returned from a
trip to GERMANY. Norway, Swed-
en-, ENGLAND and the low coun-
tries. She stressed the fart that
we here as individuals, families,
clubs. and communities could do
a great deal toward world peace
and sterilization if we would
talk, think and educate our
selves to the idea that we must
shane with the rest of the
world giving our time. talent
! and money to help build a bet
ter world. She said we must
teach the youth of the world in
lines of peace and not permit
anvnne to talk or think in terms
of war.
Children of Europe were with
out schools during the war and
many are without Schools now
benause of a lack Of BUILDINGS
and books. as well as a short
ACE of food and clothing, she
stated.
"It is hard for us to realize
that in Europe there is a gener-
alton of young people growing
up without the benefit of the
education that we rightly con-
slider so necessary to our highly
civilized world of today" Mrs.
HoatSon said. "It is = grave
problem with which we should
be greatly concerned" she con-
| Guided.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1948-09-30
VETS REMINDED
OF CASH NEED

OF CASH NEED
Veterans attending school or
college this fall under the CT.
Bill are reminded by the Veter-
ans Administration to be pre-
pared to finance themselves for
from As to 60 days before they
receive their first subsistence
checks.
The VA explained that heavy
fall enrollments and the large
volume of work in setting up
necessary records will cause
some delay in the issuance of
first subsistence checks to stud
ent-veterans.
In most cases veterans will
get their first subsistence checks
from the VA on November /. In
a few instances, however, checks
may be delayed longer. Initial
VA payments will include all
subsistence due, retroactive to
date of enrolment.
Veterans without dependents
are entitled to a maximum SUBJ
sistence allowance of $75 per
month. Those with one depend
ent are entitled to sos q
month, and $120 a month with
two or more dependents.
Outside earnings of G.I. stu
dent, plus subsistence from the
BA, cannot exceed $21O, $27C
and $500 in each of the three
subsistence categories.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
O. signed a statement before
my discharge that I had a dis
ability before I, enlisted in the
armed forces. Will this state
ment bar me from receiving
compensation?
A. No. Under the law, any
statement of this nature which
you may have made at dis
charge is considered null and
void.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1948-09-30
CONNER DIES

Word was received here Tues
day of the death of the Rev.
Cloyd H. Conner, state Superin-
tendent of Congre g ationa !
churches of Montana, following
an automobile accident near
Livingston last Saturday.
He is survived by his widow,
one son, Stuart, and a daugh-
ter, Mrs. Charles Morledge, of
Billings.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1948-09-30

l"Follow the Clean" were giver
by Miss Edith GuStafSon. Mrs
Harry Cox introduced the guest
speaker, Mrs. Ray Farney ol
Billings, who gave a very in
teresting book review Of Great
Day in the Morning"
aid Will Meet
The first Lutheran Ladies Aid
will meet Wednesday afternoon
October 6, in the Congregational
church parlors. Co-hostessss will
be Mrs. Svaren, Mrs. Sterling
Torske, Mrs. Bert Slater and
Mrs. Joe TorSke. =,
The paper "True Worship
will be read by Mrs. James
TorSke. Mission boxes which
have not besn turned in are due
at the next meeting.
Pink and Blue Shower
A pink and blue shower was
given for Mrs. Ronald Koebbe
last Thursday evening at the
Bob TorSke home.
HoSteSSeS were Mrs. Bot
TorSke, Mrs. James Torske and
Mrs. Ed Schoen. Thirty invited
guests were present.
Sarpy Club Meets
The Sarpy Home Demonstra-
ton club met at the home OF
Mrs. Tom Smith on September
%. There were ten members
present and one guest, Mrs
John VanderSlout.
Following the business meet
ing Mrs. Perry Cox and Mrs
Carl Redding gave a dsmonstra-
ton on buttons and buttonholes
Refreshments were served al
the close of the afternoon.
The next meeting will be on
Wednesday. October 20, at the
home of Mrs. Perry Cox.
Bridge Party
An early fall dessert bridge
party was given Friday evening
September "a, at the home OF
Mrs. David Borgan.
There were sixteen guests pre-
sent. Prizes were won by Mrs
Frank Highbauefh, Mrs. Kenneth
Fox and Mrs. Eugene A. Sloan
Club to Meet
The Past Noble Grand club
will meet at the home of Mrs
Marion IverSon on Wednesday
October 6, at 2:30.
Farewell Party Given
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Faw, who
left for their new home at
Roman, were honored at a fare
we'll party given at the Halfway
schoolhouse Friday evening.
Thew were presented with a
gift from the community. All
those attending contributed to
the lunch which was served.
Bridge Luncheon
Mrs. r. E. Peterson and Miss
Myrtle Peterson entertained at
a bridge luncheon Tuesday at
the Northern Hotel in BILLINGS.
The theme of the decorating
was chrysanthemums.
Eight tables were in play and
prizes were as follows: Mrs. Carl
Sloan, high; Mrs. Sterling Loan
ey, second: Mrs. l.. r. Cool, av-
erage: Mrs. Tom Weir, low and
travel.
Entertains Bridge Club
Mrs. Joe Olenik entertained
her bridge club Thursday even
ing. Prizes were won by Mrs.
R. P. Ross, Miss Nettie Ray and
Mrs. Ray Zelka.
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ines.
Out of town guests were Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Pfeifer and son
Ellsworth of Hamilton, Mont,
and Mr.. and Mrs. John Brang-
er of Roscoe.
Guardian Neighbors Meet
The Past Guardian Neighbors
club met at the home of Mrs.
G.. E. Ford Tuesday afternoon.
Seven members and one guest
were present.
Guessing games were played
and a delicious lunch was served
by Mrs. Ford.
MatronS VIII Meet
The Montana Matrons will
meet at the home of Mrs. David
Egnew on Friday afternoon,
October /.
Mrs. S. G. Romine and Mrs.
Egnew will be hostesseS.
Society Has Tea
The Baptist Missionary Soci-
ETY. of the First Baptist Church
of Hardin held it's annual tea
on Thursday, September % at
2 o'clock. There were about $50
guests present.
Mrs. Harry Cox, president OF
the society, extended the well
come. Mrs. Verda Runfelt gave
the devotion and Mrs. John
Walker gave the prayer. Two
vocal solos, my Cathedral" and
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1948-09-30

ing sexeeptEMonday and Satur-
day a Special sermon entitled
ssThS Secret of a Successful
EChurch,n will be heard Sunday
at il al. m
The neWSroom of the Chicago
Tribune was served by only one
telephone in 1892.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1948-09-30
REVIVAL CONTINUES

The revival services at the
Church Of the Open Bible IN
Hardin, featuring DR.. Willard
H. Pope, will continue for an
other week, it was announced
today. by the Rev. B. n. Nelson,
pastor.
Services are held each even
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1948-09-30
PARTIES NAMED

Five political parties will be
on Montana,S general election
ballot Nov. q. There will be
Democrats, Republicans, Progress
sives, Prohibitionists and Social
lists.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1948-09-30
BUDGET APPROVED

The state board OF education
approved a $6,500,000 Montana
university system budget for the
next biennium at its quarterly
meeting last week.
Besides dealing with budget
matters, the board approved
minor staff changes at univer-
sity system units and authorized
changing the name of Montana
State colleges s~ecretarial study
department to the commercial
science department..
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1948-09-30
Federal Civil Service
Announces Exurns

Federal Civil Service announc-
eS an examination for appoint
ment to the position of engineer
Optional branches. architecture
al, chemical, civil, electrical, in
duStrial, mechanical, metallurg-
ical, mining, radio, safety, and
otherS).
Persons who desire permanent
positions will have an opportun-
ity to file for a civil service ex-
animation leading to probation
al appointment with permanent
classified civil service status in
this position in various Federal
government agencies in the
states of Idaho, Montana, Ore
gon, and Washington.
The entrance salary for this
position ranges from $3727 to
$5232 a year.
Applicants for this position
will not be required to take a
written test but will be graded
on the basis of their experience,
education, and training.
Applicants must be between
the ages. of Is and 81, eXcent
that these age limits may be
waived for veterans and under
certain conditions for war serv-
ice idenfinite employees.
Further information on this
examination and the necessary
application forms for applying
may be obtained from the sec
rotary, Board of U. S. Civil
Service Examiners, at any first
or sscond-class post office, or
from the director, Eleventh U,
S. Civil Service Region, Room 4.
Central Building, Seattle 4
Washington.
Applications must be received
by the director Eleventh u. S
Civil Service Region, 457 Central
Building, Seattle 4, Washington
not later than October II, 194S
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1948-09-30
g. Nb
MIaaRa4

As a service to veterans IN the
community, this newspaper will pub
lIsh a weekly column of news briefs
from the Veterans Administration.
For further information, veterans
should contact or write their near
est VA contact office at RIM. 327,
p O. Bldg, Billings.
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-23
EPWORTH

The Atlanta Home Demonstra-
tion Club will meet in body and
attend services at Epworth Church
Sunday afternoon, April 25th, at 8
p. M, Daylight Saving Time.
Mrs. Lewis Smith, president of
the w. S. G. S., of EpWOrth, wishes
TO thank all those who helped to
make the bake held last Saturday,
in he old American Store, a sue
cess.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Anthony en-
tertained Wednesday evening their
two sons and their families, Mr..
and Mrs. James Anthony and fam
lily, and Mr.. and Mrs. Edward An
thony and daughter, the occasion
being in honor of. James and Ed
wards birthdays.
Mrs. Arthur McCauley entertain
ed the Cosmetic Party on Wednes-
day evening of last week.
Mr. and Mrs. George Mcdowell
and Mrs. Lyle Black and son, Ward,
were Sunday dinner guests of MI.
and Mrs. AlOnzO Stuart.
Mr. and Mrs. AlOnzo Stuart en-
tertained Mr. and Mrs. Gus Lundell
last Thursday evening. The Occa-
sion was for Mr.. LundelIs birthday.
Miss Betty Stuart and Ward
Black were callers of Mr.. and Mrs.
Gus Lundell, Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Smith and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. George Chat
finch, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Caulder,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Smith and chill
dren and Mr.. and Mrs. George Har-
ris were entertained at the home of
( Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Chafinch,
Thursday evening. The occasion
was MIR. Chafinch's birthday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Smith and
family visited Mr.. and Mrs. c. H.
Smith, Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thurman Adams
and Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Adams mo-
tored to Cape Charles, Va, on Sun
day.
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-23
KIWANIs NOTES

An exceptionally fine program,
arranged BY Fred Geyer, was en-
joyed BY q large group Of KiWan-
iaRs here last Tuesday.
a large group Of Seaford Kiwan-
is members joined the Milford
Club to hear a program on the
Hershey Industrial School.
The speakers of the evening
were Clair F. Harnish, assistant
principal and Earl H. Markley, di-
rector of the trade school. Both Of
these officials told Of the founding
of the school in 1909 by M. S. Her
shey and how it has grown to
fine big trade school. instructing
over 800 boys. They told how the
boys are selected for admittance,
which is briefly that they must be
dependent, healthy, white male or
phans, either or both Of whose par
ents are deceased, and between the
ages Of four and fourteen.
A film depicting highlights Of
the schools many and varied ac-
tivities was shown and narrated
by Mr.. Markley. It had scenes
showing students in the following
fields Of learning: agriculture,
printing, machinists, florists, draft
ing, poultry raising, plumbing, ba-
kers, cOnfectiOners, meat packers,
creamery, motor mechanics, car
pentry, fruit raising, and wood
working. 1t was one Of the out
standing programs of the year.
When representatives Of some
25 local groups and organizations
and clubs assemble again on Fri
day evening Of this week to dis
cuss the possible opening of the
Milford Playground and Bathing
Beach. the KiWanians will be ready.
The representatives Of the groups
left the last meeting with the idea
of contracting their organizations
to see If the opening will be sup
ported by them and to what extent
financially. The question when put
to the members of the Milford XII
wants Club was accepted and en-
dOrsed in this manner: A resOlu-
ton was adopted recommending
that the plan for rehabilitation Of
the bathing beach be proceeded
with and that the Kiwanis Club
would give financial assistance
comparable with other clubs or
groups, up to $500. Robert Fischer
is the Kiwanis representative at
the playground committee meet
ings.
Milford chronicle., 1948-04-23
Greek Drama Planned
In Classic Setting

CUsE, Sicily - up -
Three great dramas of Aeschylus
are to be put on again in the an
cient theatre where the Inventor
of Tragedy himself may have
watched them performed.
The plays in a new Italian ver-
sion with modern musical ac-
compartment will be performed
May 1928 in Syracuse's $500
year-old Greek Theater, which is
still in good repair and boasts
acoustics so perfect that whispers
On-stage are clearly audible in the
last seats of the stone rOtunda.
Aeschylus (525-456BC) born in
Athens, lived the last years of his
life and died at the court of HE
ron. dictator of Syracuse in Sicily
then called Greater Greece