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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-11-04

Political
ReDie1p

With the election of a mayor
and four councilmen on the agen-
da for Kennewick citizens next
Tuesday, Mayor J. C.. Pratt, who
is not candidate for reelection,
has outlined the accomplishment
present activities and plans Of the
present council. It is the mayors
hope that voters will make the
best choice possible for the de-
velopment Of the community, in
selecting new officials.
The report shows a large de-
gree of accomplishment during
the present term, many projects
in the mill" and some others neg
lected. The mayor is pleased with
the work of the City Supervisor
R. c. Rector since his appoint
ment to that position.
One Of the biggest jobs handled
by the present administration was
that of sewers. The Avenue B
trunk sewe- was completed with
federal funds paying half Of that
cost. Two additional trunk line
sewers to serve large populated
areas are now nearing completion
with costs to be borne by sewer
users.
STREETS
State development money was Sc
cured and used to surface streets
and alleys throughout the city.
However, Mayor Pratt has urged
the opening of new avenues of
travel throughout the city. Spe-
officially, work has been done on
planning for another outlet to the
west of the city and the COM
'pletion of an alley north of Ave
niue c. However, no project has
been, Started or these beyond
Is ssfhnins
sAIRPoHTS
An airport program has been
planned and immediate require
ments met Inland Always has
been furnishing good air service
from Walla Walla to Yakima and
Seattle, stopping at Vista Field.
However, the mayor points out
that much must be done in this
respect to keep the city abreast
of the nne in expanding facili-
ties. Federal money for that pur-
pose has been asked for. The
training program has been ade-
quate.
PARKS
While the park and playground
development has not kept up with
the needs Of this growing COM
munity, the park has been main
tanned and the city has acquired
Is additional acres for develop.
ment. The City Recreation COM
mission has been established and
Continued 70 Page q
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emit John Eubank, had won a
victory in Benton and Franklin
counties.
Jay Perry led the field In the
commissioner race with a count
of 5801 with the big count from
North Richland not included. he
was followed by Tom Bettinson
of Proeser with 5110. On the bas-
is of returns from all KennewicS
city and rural precincts, Al out
of D in Richland, ProsseY city
Continued to Page 81
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Stop Use Of Name
Judqe Tells Firm

The Pioneer Iron Works, Inc,
was restrained Monday from
further use of its present firm
name by ruling of Superior
Court Judge Jay A. Whitfield.
The legal action arose out of
circumstances that resulted in
two Kennewick firms using the
same name, with the exception Of
the final ENC" on the one firm
name.
pioneer Iron Works" was first
used by the company owned by
A. ]. Thompson and Caroline !.
Thompson. The business was then
leased to Clifford Hubbard and
Leonard Lortz, who later became
associated with the firm known
as pioneer Iron Works, Inc" at
ter the corporation vacated the
original premises and moved to
a new building. they continued to
use the name.
In his ruling, Judge Whitfield
noted that the right Of Hubbard
and Lortz to use the trade name
with the termination Of
their lease, and when the corpor-
atoms equipment and business
was removed from the original
property.
The Row-nan1elGss firm will
choose q new trade name as soon
as possible, according to Herb
Owens. CORPORATION official.
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Keanewick and Prosser
OK 8oGpital Di6tricta

Both Kennewaek and Prossey
voted overwhelmingly In favor Of
the establishment Of hospital dist
riots and commissioners were elee-
ted TO set the bah rolling. The
proposition gained majority OF
268l 10 134 in KenDewick and =.
M. Ludlow, J. R Ayers and Glenn
FELTON, were named as directors.
See table on this page for fun
results of Initiative measures IN
Kennewick. -.
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Ganders, Miller
Olson. Perry
Behinson Win

Democrats rolled up q
sufficient margin of vote
in Tuesdays election E.
Benton county and IT,
10th legislative district
assure victory to thra
Democratic Candidatca
for state legislature a. 4
all three county conn.,
sioners. a-
While Congressman Hal Hci: 81
was leading on the basis OF inc
nlete returns for reelection
Congress, his Democratic OPP d
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WHO'S THE JUDGE7

Apparently It VIII be d. L.
Denny" Mitchell who showed q
count of go against III for In
cumbent Justice Of the Peace G.
F. Winkenwerder on a sticker race.
No one had filed for the position.
A surprise" candidate was
Oades Sloan, who picked up one
vote in the Kennewick Valley pre-
cinct for the position.
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Post Office Runs
Ahead Of l947

Business at the Kennewick
Post Office is running well
ahead of last year, Postmaster
Walter Woehler said this week
in releasing figures on postal vol
une through September.
Receipts for the first nine
of the year were as fol-
lows:
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CITY CANDIDATES

The Cossxier-Heporfe1 this
week Publishes on page Two q
brief sketch Of each candidate
for city office. with the sscep-
hon Of councilman J. L. Cox
and Arthur Campbell. neither Of
whom supplied the requested
information.
Evening star., 1948-06-27

Here's news-exciting news Now you
can get Swift's Premium Franks in
handy pound pack containing to 10
delicious franks. Each cellophane wrapped
pack bears the name Swift's Premium
assurance that you're getting highest
Evening star., 1948-06-27

quality, extra-favor franks every time.
So, for treat that will win glowing
praise-serve the family these plump, eco
nomical, juicy franks. So easy to serve and
good to the very last nourishing, tasty
bite! Ask for Swift's Premium Franks,
Arizona sun., 1948-08-06
Murder Epidemic Has Returned

If there time for instant action to the
constant threat of death which turks unmoested
abated in city, it is now-and if ever there place
in the city which needs immediate attention and rigid
Road" and it's immediate surroundings
When place grows Infamous that decent citizens
compelled to out of their reach their dest
nation because of the fear that their lives may be in eop
ardy it high time proper authorities wake and de-
clare ware who eopardzes the right to life and
the pursuit of happiness of any of our citizens.
Buckeye Road than any other part of PhOe
circumstances not normal because they SINH
lar Every other district adequately paroed although
they do not have hot beds for trouble develop
ment In the first place there not enough officers to
stop the average fight that starts before is c
cay wounded murdered
Men are dying! "Wneos" and unchallenged criminals
running amuck Almost each week dies who
be hOme not for the tragic fact that those who
vowed to stop crime before it develops act though
Buckeye Road is off limits.
It's election time, there is more than road work to be
done of city Streets Candidates need to keep
in mind that while they pleading, Save oh Save 'me
for this that ofcevoters tired of being disturbed
day after day and night after night by sirens of ambu
lancesthey tired of hearing the needless groans Of
death coming from places where there law enforce
ment Yes they tired of having to take the hop skip
and jump maneuver to avoid stepping in blood which
spatters the streets.
Voters want politicians of action more than words ones
who will consider their duty above that of bargaining with
sick-money racketeers- politicians who place law
forcement above all.
The voters want officers who will not come running
with the key to lock the barn after the horse is out-the
voters want officers who will to that Buckeye Road
is properly patroled by something than the little
man "who wasn't there!"
Arizona sun., 1948-08-06
n EWS and VIEW S
BY WADE III. HAMMOND

enacted city hall last Mon
City Manager Jas Deppe might have been aerted had the
but little about Mr. Deppe ability present
believed stated the meeting that neither parry to the con-
might Mr. Deppe hearing
protection against suspicion that
might have existed that the proposal to os Mr. Deppe political
speakers their speeches the issue
quested Some boiling point slightly
acrimonious Others lost their equilibrium and became so
fact that the the elected head of City Government was
privilege dsapprove Both
can should be done in and M nd
of their making frightening if not threatening
telephone calls to the mayors home.
MAR1coPA coUNTYs DRAFT BOARD No. includes per-
sonnel Reverend Allen Johnson former Army chaplain who now
ton Street, This column this last week Reverend
will credit the Board Other good things have been pro-
posed and being considered
thereof Wal
eo M nOf to be Gn Sed m
like the Negro will win regardless of who may lose in the coming @
sed land of freedom and democracy This old fence rail philosopher
counted they
denly dnrate like the One oss Shay about which read
his ingenuity and 1t will be his task
necessary
ting such bills the calendar and then to the Senate into voting
foolish people think that the passing the unamnted Bbo marked
Bbo shoulders of less vtro
theess effective politicians who will buser as long as our Senate
sunk.
scholastic rating youths
ote apov @ avage Do5 tn ng Gn0o and EegS @ ] Negro %
tories the and take their meals the dining
the two Negro During the decade only Negro
Wa cmn1anfs have be @ fed m ouf @ % @ d d @ larceny @
coore child has been brought into juvenile delinquency e
that he belongs and offers no problem
Arizona sun., 1948-08-06
Vicksburg News
By IRA G.. JORDON.

Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Mathews OF
Oakland, Calf. whose new cement
block home which is being built
here and near completion are plan
ming on coming here soon to in
spect the home and we'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bird Killingsworth
of Paris, Calf, were house guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Williams.
Mr.. James H. Scott of Los An
geles, spent few days here visit
ing and looking over future posi-
bilities.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hal Hilton of Los
Angeles, are visiting Mrs. Hilton's
father, E. J. Relf, over the week
end.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Williams were
hosts recently, honoring Mr.. Cor
nelius Allen on his 77th birthday.
Guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Williams and their son, Frederick.
Mrs. r. L. Riley made a busi-
ness trip to Los Angeles.
The Friendship Baptist Church
conduct their regular service ev-
cry Sunday. Rev. VIM. Scott is the
pastor.
Arizona sun., 1948-08-06
CHURCH news

Morning services for Wesley
Methodist Church will begin at
a. M, starting Sunday, August IS,
and lasting until the End Sunday
in September. The Official Board
in its monthly meeting Tuesday
voted to have early services to
avoid the August heat. The Pastor
and members invite all our friends
to come and worship with us.
Preaching services will be over by
1915 a. M; Sunday School will
start at 1920; Sunday night serv-
ices will be held at East Lake Park
Arizona sun., 1948-08-06
Mesa NewS
By Alfonso Campbell Jr.

Hello! this is another week and
here I am again but little on the
dull side. Things around Mesa
have been little on the quiet side
with children running around try
ing to get ready for school which
is fright around the corner" and
if they feel as bad as I do about
it starting, they don't feel so good.
Leaving on vacation are DR.. and
Mrs. Charles Lucius Aston, for
California to visit their son Lucius
Aston, Jr. Mrs. Naomi Williams
and her niece, Miss Ruth Hicks,
also have gone to California to Wis
it relatives and friends.
Well, as all good and bad things
must come to some kind of end,
this is it. Until next week, I'll say
adios.
Arizona sun., 1948-08-06

MRS. BROOKS BREWER and MRS N. D. DILLARD
the co-chairmen, who will lead the membership in
celebrating Rev. L. BUTLER NELSON'S 5th Anniver-
sary Minister of the
First Colored Baptist Church from
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10 to p.
Mr.. EDWARD ECHOLES, Chairman of the Deacon
Board expressed a desire to make this affair hon
orable Christian and the acceptance of the lead
ershp which in its 9Th year should produce building
suitable for growing needs. Do your bit in appre
citation of service rendered.
Arizona sun., 1948-08-06


through August and the first week
in September. This Sunday night
Rev. E. J. Dunbar and the st.
John Baptist Church will be our
co-SponSorS. Please come and help
us. Mr.. Wesley Scott, Wesley's Lay
Leader and Conference delegate
will give his conference report.
There will be a musical program.
Interested candidates will be
given brief space on the Sunday
night programs this month to state
their platforms and intentions
where the Negro is concerned. If
you are supporting a candidate
these meetings will prove excellent
to have them heard.
Our Vacation Bible School will
Arizona sun., 1948-08-06
Deaths and Funerals
RAGSDALE MORTUARY
"ChaDeI in the Valley"

OA0POA LII CA1C V61cy
Phone S-2251 HOO r. Jefferson
Phoenix, Arizona
HAMMONS, George H. III. Age
4 months, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
H. Hammons, Jr. Passed at local
hospital on August 3. Funeral SER
vices held at Chapel in the Valley
on Wednesday, Aug. 4, at 1920 a.
m. with Rev. Thomas, officiating.
Interment in Greenwood Memorial
Park.
CAREY, Gregory. Age 1 year.
Son of Mr.. and Mrs. George c. Ca
rey. Passed at local hospital on
Aug. 2. Funeral services held in
Chapel in the Valley on Thursday,
Aug. 5, at II a. m, with the Rev.
D. Berry, officiating. Interment in
Greenwood Memorial Park.
JOHNSON, Geo. Age Sc. Passed
at local hospital on Aug. $, 1948.
1137 West Sonora Street. F unerai
arrangements pending.
Arizona sun., 1948-08-06
Americans Love to Eat.

People in the United States ate
heartily last year-so heartily that
food consumption was the second
highest on record, economists re-
port. Figures show that this coun-
try produced more food in 1947
than in any previous year and ate
more food than in any year except
1916.
Arizona sun., 1948-08-06

mashed, creamed, parslied, or
hashed brown. Boiling in the skins
conserves even more vitaminS that
baking potatoes.
Arizona sun., 1948-08-06

Potatoes pack good food values
under their brown jackets. So
start with potatoes boiled in their
jackets whether you have them
Arizona sun., 1948-08-06
Announcements Tanner Chapel
A.M.E. Church.

A.M.E. Church.
Sunday morning 9:3O o'clock
Sunday School; II o'clock Morn
ing Worship. Sermon, by the pas
tor. Subject, "a Plea for Gods
Continued Presence and Care" AT
3 p. m. the pastor and members
will worship with Rev. L. B. Mel
son and congregation at the First
Colored Baptist Church, in their
usher board anniversary service.
Tanner Chapel pastor will preach.
We urge our members to go. 800
o'clock evening worship.
Monday evening 8 o'clock the
official board will meet. All class
leaders, stewards, stewardesses are
members. Tuesday evening 800
o'clock Senior Choir rehearsal.
Mrs. Cora Griffin, pianist; Mrs.
Stella Mosley, president. Wednes-
day evening 8 o'clock prayer and
class meeting.
On the fourth Sunday in this
month we will go to the A.M.E.
Church in Mesa to be with Evan
gelist Helen Thomas and her con-
gregation to assist them in raising
their conference claims. This will
be the time for you to show your
appreciation for the valuable SER
vices Sister Thomas rendered in
our church while with us.
Members don't wait until the
last minute to pay your conference
claims.
Arizona sun., 1948-08-06

be held in East Lake Park, August
1928. A grand interracial staff will
be in charge. Send your children
hours 81 daily; ages 318. Enroll
now. Phones 3-6545 and 4-6127. A
limited number will be allowed to
attend.
Allen L. Johnson, Minister
Maceo Clardy, Official Bd. Sec'y.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-08-24
MI. 5T. ELIAS FILMS TO
 SHOW MONDAY NIGHT

It was announced today at the noon meeting of the Rotarians that the filming of the ascent of Mt. St. Elias two years ago would be shown in the Grade School auditorium at & o'clock Monday night. Malcolm Miller, member of the St. Elias party, and presently working in the Sew ard Glacier area, will be- on hand to commentate the silent color films and to speak before and after the reels are shown.
 Proceeds from the showing will be channeled toward the founding of Memorial Library in Juneau, and the public is invited to attend. The films will be of special interest to those interested in winter photo- graphy and outdoor sports.
 The trip which the films will cov- CT was the second time St. Elias had been successfully scaled, and relates in detail many features of the 25 day trip.
 Miller and his present party are expected to return to Juneau some time this week.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-08-24
DEy. BOARD TO
 INVESTIGATE IN
 1ND DIVISION

Fred Ayres, Assistant Chief of the Alaska Branch, Division of Terri tories and Island Possessions, will conduct comprehensive survey of economic opportunities in the Sew ard Peninsula and the Second Divi- sion for the Alaska Development Board
 To confer with Governor Ernest Gruening and George Sundborg of the Alaska Development Board, Ayres flew down from Haines last evening. He will visit in Anchorage until next week and then fly to Nome. which will be his headquar- ters for the two-month survey. Sundborg said that the decision to investigate the economic oppor- tunities in the Second Division was made at the last meeting of the Alaska Development Board which was held in Anchorage two weeks ago. Sundborg stated that the Board felt that the Second Division has been a forgotten corner" of the Territory for many years and that it is time that a concerted effort be made to develop new industries there.
 During his two months in the Territory, Ayres will be on leave without pay from the Department of the Interior.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-08-24
A. F. 0HIGLI0NE5
 ARRIVE TO MAKE
 HOME IN JUNEAU

Mir and Mrs. A. F. Ghiglione and their daughters, Ann and Kay ar rived in Juneau on Sunday from Haines, after driving over the High way from Anchorage Ghiglione has teen appointed Assistant Chief Engi- neer of the Alaska Road Commission with headquarters in Juneau He replaces Hawley Sterling, who re- tired recently. The Ghigliones have purchased the H. L. Faulkner resi- dence on Seventh Street.
 MT. and Mrs. Ghiglione lived in Juneau eight years ago. During the war, Ghiglione was on active ser vice with the Navy, and since his discharge has been with the ARC in Anchorage. Mrs. Ghiglione was at one time Director of Vocal Music and Art in the Juneau schools.
 Mrs. Ghiglione has been very ac- tive in club work in Anchorage and worked with the Girl Scouts, Epis- copal Sunday School and Anchorage Womans Club.
 Before their departure, the Ghig- liones were honored at several par ties. MT. and Mrs. George Lingo entertained them at an informal cocktail party. Former Juneauites at the party were MT. and Mrs, Karl Hahn. Mir and Mrs. A. B. Hayes and Ike Taylor.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-08-24
JUNEAU R0TARIANS TO FEAT PRESIDENT, BANQUET TOMORROW

The luncheon meeting of the Jul neau Rotary was highlighted today by discussions concerning tomorrow's visit of Angus s. Mitchell, President of Rotary International. who will be honored tomorrow night at o'clock at Rotary banquet in the Gold Room of the Baranof Hotel Nit chell is expected to arrive in Jul neau tomorrow afternoon shortly after o'clock via Ellis Airlines and will be met by Charles w. Car ter and Dr. w. w. Whitehead and other Rotarians who are able to be on hand. Carter said this is the first time the Juneau Rotarians have had the privilege of enter taining an International President and that an almost 100 percent at tendance is expected at the ban quet.
 Other features of the noon meet ing today were presentations or two reels of color films. covering the Juneau Soap Box Derby and the recent Rotarian picnic.
 Carter announced that Dr. w. P. Blanton, Jack Burford, Art Uggen and Pete Warner would compose the program and entertainment committee for September, and that Ellis Reynolds and Malcolm Creamy would head the decorations com- mittee for the banquet tomorrow.
 Guests at the luncheon today were Malcolm Marsh, visiting Rotarian with the Geological Survey; Nick Carter from Seattle who is with the Great Northern Railway; Duane Hogue who is the son of Henry Ho- que; Capt Svend Hansen of the Signal Corps who has been appointed to replace Capt. Telquist as head of the Juneau unit.
 Other business included the list ing of Rotary Club attendance leaders which was led by the Kodiak club with a 9718 percentage. Car ter said that Juneau's attendance ranked And out of 5l divisions, but pointed a finger of consolation to the fact that Fairbanks brought up the rear post by failing to submit a report.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-08-24
ROD DARNELLS GO TO
 FAIRBANKS AFTER VISIT


 MT and Mrs. Rod Darnell, who left Juneau last March and have spent the last several months trav- cling across the United States, sports fishing in Florida with the Frank Dufresnes, visiting relatives throughout the south, were in Ju- neau over the weekend for more fishing with MT. and Mrs. Kenyon MacLean and MT. and Mrs. Bert Caro. e FIX After their brief visit here they were Pan American passengers tor Fairbanks Monday with plans for sheep hunting in the Interior. The Darnells, who still consider Alaska their home, may remain in Fair banks and enter. business there.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-08-24
FOR SALE

$4,500 takes 3-bdr. furnished home 3 blocks to school Several bed- rooms, marine view, well furnish ed, new carpeting, etc. FIREPLACES: Three large homes with FIREPLACES. All complete ly furnished. 4-bdr. home, large lot. garage, ? FIREPLACES. triple plumbing, view, completely furnished. 2-bdr., furnished, large basement, marine view near school. 9 bdr., furnace, furnished hard wood floors, view, excellent niegh- borhood.
 VERY reasonable down payment, owner finance 3-bdr. home, re- frig., excellent furn., hardwood floors, large new basement. $175O down, owner finance, hard wood floors, very large living room, bedroom.
 $l,000 down paym., 1-bdr. home, First St. Owner finance small monthly payments. $1,500 down, one and two bdr. apts. in duplex Owner will fi- nance. First St.
 2 houses, acre pat. land, Lemon Creek, part. furn., lights. Terms. HALE prop, compl furn, acres pat, garage, etc, terms, 101s mi. Schoecker and other property near Auke Bay.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-08-24
COAST GUARD VESSEL
 PICKS UP FISHERMEN

The eighty-tlIte loot Coast Guard cutter serving the Juneau area was called cut early last night to pick up party of fishermen stranded on Turner Lake. Facing indictment weather on the lake, the outboard motor on the fishermen's boat conk- ed out. leaving them on the lake with little more than the illusion of an oar. The Coast Guard was called out when the men failed to return as scheduled.
 Members of the party who re- turned to Juneau late last night with the Coast Guard vessel are Ken Kearney, Jack Pasquan, Tom Pow CTS, Bill Goodman, Cliff Macdonald and Jim Nielsen.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-08-24
GEO. WASHINGTON NORTH LAST NIGHT;
 THIRTY LEAVE HERE

The Alaska Transportation pas senger vessel George Washington arrived in Juneau at o'clock yes terday afternoon and sailed north at midnight last last for Haines, Skagway and Seattle with the fol- lowing 30 passengers: For Seattle: Mrs. Marincouvich, David DeLong, MT. R. Littlefield, Barbara Littlefield, Rufus a Little field, Mrs Blackerbury, Kirk Black erbury, M. Porter, wife and child, Mrs. Frank Miller, Miss Maude Mill Ter, Mrs. Bahanan, Phyllis Grant, Mrs. Hilzinger and Mrs. Patterson. For Haines: Paul Latta and wife, Robert Easterday, wife and child ren Janice and Sidney, Ray Nevin, wellman Holbrook Dealine Badley, Sonny Robertson, Mrs. H. L. Faulk- ner, Simon Hellanthal and wife and Fred Aver.
 To Skagway s c. McAfee.