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Laurel outlook., 1948-12-08
Beautiful Snow Is Dangerous To All Who
Travel, Warns Patrol Chief; Urges Reduction
Of Speed, Use OF Chains, Wider Spacing

Snow covering the city ana
countryside can be beautiful, but
on the highway it can prove
dangerous to the driver who fails
to adjust his driving habits,
Supervisor Charles l.. Sheridan
of the Montana highway patrol
has warned.
"The sensible motorist-after a
light snowfall-will reduce the
speed of his vehicle, lengthen the
distance between his car and the
car ahead, and will start and
stop gradually" the official de-
clared.
"But there always seem to be
some drivers who lack sufficient
responsibility to change their
driving habits and use safety
equipment needed when really
severe weather and road condi-
lions develop. These drivers are
the ones who follow other vehi-
cles too closely on slippery pave
ment, neglect to put on tire
chains when snow and ice con-
ditions are really bad, omit fix
ing windshield wipers or defrost-
ers and thereby cause traffic tie
ups and smashups."
Supervisor Sheridan urged that
all motorists keep in mind that
winters two greatest threats to
are reduced visibility and
poor traction. Clear vision, he
said, requires woodworking wind
shield wipers, defrosters and ade-
luate lighting system for night
time driving or very dark days
with falling snow. Adequate
traction, he added, requires good
Laurel outlook., 1948-12-08
Women Of Moose
| Yule Party

At the meeting last Wednes-
day evening of the Women OF
the Moose, plans were discussed
for the Christmas party and pro-
gram of the chapter and Moose
lodge. Committees were appoint
ed on arrangements.
AS the Moose hall was not COM
pleted, the meeting was held at
the home of Mrs. Julia Phillips.
Mrs. Alice Fisher, senior regent,
presided, and out of town men,
bers present were Mrs. Hattie
Foust of Bridger and. Mrs. Alma
Claus of Fromberg.
Two new members were induct-
ed into the chapter and another
was balloted on. Dessert lunch
was served by the hostess CON-
mittee, and the date of the next
meeting was announced for Dec.
Is.
Laurel outlook., 1948-12-08
DORIS ARMSTRONG IS
.REBEKAH LODGE HEAD

Mrs. Doris Armstrong was
chosen noble grand of the Ever
green Rebekah lodge at the an
nual election of officers Monday
evening at the Odd Fellows hall.
Her staff will consist of Mrs.
Margaret Leis, vice grand; Mrs.
Lola Cooper, secretary, reelected;
Mrs. Dorothy Gomon, financial
secretary, and Mrs. Edna Colson,
treasurer.
Plans were completed for the
Rebekah bazaar and merchants
lunch, and the Theta Rho bake
sale to be held Saturday at the
hall. Mrs. Betty Staley was ap-
pointed general chairman of ar
rangements, and her assistants
are to be Mrs. Margaret Smith,
Mrs. Lucy Gemmill and Mrs.
Vera Motzko.
Also discussed was the Re-
bekah Christmas party, to feature
the meeting Dec. 20 when Mrs.
VanNice will have charge
of the candle-lighting service.
Gifts are to be brought by mem
bers to send to residents of the
old folks home at Helena. Dur
ing the business session a class
Of candidates will be initiated.
A visiting Rebekah at the Mon
lay meeting was Mrs. Alice
of San Diego, Calf.
Lunch was served by Mrs. Nina
Mrs. Margaret Smith and
Mrs. Cosette Simpson.
Laurel outlook., 1948-12-08
SCHEDULE TRY-OUTS
FOR INDEPENDENTS

DR.. w. A. Mccormick, who will
serve as coach, has announced
that the first practice for an in
dependent basketball team is
called for Sunday afternoon at 2
o'clock at the high school gym
nasium. He said the new group
when organized will become n
member of the Midland Empire
league of Independents.
The Board of Trade is sponsor
for the Laurel team.
DR.. Mccormick advised that all
who may be interested in playing
the coming season should
turn out for the try-outs Sunday
at 2.
Laurel outlook., 1948-12-08
Funeral For Straugh
Infant Held Tuesday

Funeral services were conducted
Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock
at the Laurel funeral home for
Sharon Anne Straugh, infant
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Straugh of Laurel. Rev. H. C.
Haemmelmann, pastor of the
First Congregational church, of
ficiated. Mrs. j. H. Albertus and
Mrs. Nell Brown sang.
Pallbearers were Lloyd Traver.
Edwin H. Berg, Albert and Rob
ert Schreiner.
Interment was in the Laurel
cemetery.
Laurel outlook., 1948-12-08
NEED FOR YOUTH
PROGRAM IS TOLD

Speaking before the Laurel Wo-
mans club at its meeting Mon
day afternoon, DR.. w. A. Nc
Cormick discussed the local need
for a youth program covering a
period of years. The club session
was at the home of Mrs. o. A.
Brohaugh.
The speaker stressed the need
for a city park with playground
equipment, or a recreation center
with a full-time paid director. He
observed that "the question fore
most in the mind of every par
ent is, What will the future hold
for youth? The most important
phase of a child's life is his home
environment; too much of the dis
cipline of a child is left to the
teacher.
"The most important age of
grooming is from l to 10 years
of age. There isn't a period in
that span that doesn't need the
careful guidance of a parent"
DR.. Mccormick stated that
"this youth program, is not a
one-man job. Schools, churches
and every organization are needed
to work hand in hand to estab-
lish a youth programmed one
that can be built in "a hours, be-
cause what can be built in that
of time a be torn down
in the same length of time"
The speaker recommended a
sustained effort of three to five
years to establish an adequate
program for Laurel youth, to
help them to take their places
in the world"
Mentioning sports, he said that
although baseball clubs satisfy
many boys, there should be
something more for girls, who
ike tennis, ping pong, volley ball
md other sports. Many would
,e interested in soap and wood
while younger girls
would like to sew clothes for
heir dolls. A pet show was cited
IS another project that would at
ract many young people and |,
would keep them occupied for
weeks.
The club members also heard
n interesting report from Bev- ,
rely Gunter, who is in her third ,
ear at the Kohler nursing school :
n Rochester, Mimi, on a schol-
awarded by the Laurel d.
federated and Woman's clubs. !
he report was presented by Mrs. !
;. A. Johnston in the absence =
f Beverly's mother, Mrs. Chris =
me Gunter. E
During the business meeting (;
he members voted to send a cash
onation to the Veterans hos 4;
ital near Helena for a gift shop =
nat will be operated this year. e
The next meeting will be a =
hristmas party at the Johnston
ONE. Members will exchange =
D-cent gifts. The courtesy fund -
i'll be sent to the Veterans hos E
ital for magazine subscriptions. y
Laurel outlook., 1948-12-08
Theta Rho Club Sets
a Of Yule Party

Theta Rho Girls met Friday
evening at the Odd Fellows hall
and planned their Christmas
party, which will be Dec. II at
the hall. Several members of
the Rebekah lodge were present.
Also discussed by the club was
a bake sale to be held in con-
nection with the Rebekah bazaar
Saturday. Several members vol
unteered to take charge of the
booths.
Officers n to be elected and
a class initiated at the next
meeting.
Lunch vas served by. Harriet
and Charlotte Decker and Jessie
Boylan.
Laurel outlook., 1948-12-08
HEADS Of TWO BANKS
GOING TO CONFERENCE

The Yellowstone banks of Lau-
rel and Columbus will be repre-
scented at the National Credit
conference, sponsored by the
American Bankers association and
to be held at the Hotel Sherman
in Chicago Dec. 10, Ia and Is.
B. M. Harris, president, and B.
Meyer Harris, vice president of
the banks, plan to attend the
meeting.
Bankers of the nation are be-
ing called together at the credit
conference by Evans Wollen, Jr.,
president of the American Bank
ers association and chairman of
the board of the Fletcher Trust
Indianapolis, Ind, to
formulate sound bank credit poll
cies that will serve the needs of
farming, business and industry
during the this current period of
uncertainties, cold war and infla-
ton.
National action by banks to
combat initiation and direct the
use of credit into productive
than inflationary and non
productive use is part of an anti
initiation program undertaken a
year ago under the leadership of
he American Bankers association.
The Chicago conference is another
step in the program designed TO
Keep banking flexible and to meet
which change from
month to month.
"The situation ahead is now
more complex" A.. B. A. Presi-
lent Wollen said in announcing
he National Credit conference.
1T cannot be stated simply or
understood easily. 1t is one that
crows steadily worse because Of
Unchanged government fiscal and
ocial policies. the continuing
iced for foreign relief, the I'M {
ertainty of foreign affairs, the
old war and the consequent re- {
.rmament program not yet in
ull stride, political interferences ]
nth economy, and other factors.
"The National Credit confer
nee in Chicago will be held" he
"for the purpose of critical
nalysis and appraisal by the best
available, of economic
onditions found in all sections of
he country. Coming out of the
difference will be a wealth of in
ormation for the guidance of
anks everywhere in terms of r
respects for 1949." !
In announcing the Chicago {
Inference locally, B. M. Harris :
i'd: "The Yellowstone banks :.
ave been participating actively .
the past year in the ma =
onal program to discourage the :,
Sc of credit in such ways to "
nd to increase demand for
:arce goods and thereby increase :,
ices. At the same time, they u
I'VE been providing their GUS -
mers with the credit necessary =
produce goods and food and to a
eet personal needs. This they ~
III continue to do" "
The National Credit conference :
II bring together leading bank a.
S from every part of the coun- ~
y. 1t is expected to set the y,
ne for credit policies for Ameri-
n business and people for the n
1949. j
Laurel outlook., 1948-12-08

gram and discussed the work of
the church in sponsoring schools
and community houses in the
large mining centers. She told
of the recreational and other de-
partments maintained by the
church in those communities.
Reports of different local de-
partments of the Woman's So
ciety of Christian Service includ-
ed that of Mr.. Oliver Mayhugh,
who told of the success of the
annual bazaar, after which Mrs.
Galusha expressed thanks to all
who had contributed toward it
in various ways.
Laurel outlook., 1948-12-08

Thanksgiving and has since gain
ed steadily in volume. The of
ferings of merchandise are more
extensive than for several years.
and in view again are a number
of items of metal that were not
seen two or three years ago.
Storekeepers say they think
there will be an adequate supply
of gift merchandise for this
Christmas.
Laurel outlook., 1948-12-08
Members Are Told
Of w. S. {. S. Work

The general meeting of the
Woman's Society of Christian
Service Friday at the Methodist
church was presided over by Mrs.
j. E. Galusha, with Mrs. G. N.
Virgins as devotion leader.
Mrs. Edward l.. Coombs was
in charge of the afternoons pro-
Laurel outlook., 1948-12-08
Post Office To Be
Open Saturday To
Assist Old Santa

To accommodate patrons and
speed the delivery of Christmas
packages and other mail, the
Laurel post office announced this
week that it will be open for
business the next two Saturday
afternoons, Dec. II and 10. The
office ordinarily closes at noon
Saturdays.
The fourth Saturday of the
month will be Christmas day.
Laurel outlook., 1948-12-08

brakes-brakes that are equaliz-
ed-and good anti-skid chains
that can reduce braking distance
40 to so per cent on passenger
cars and 60 to 70 per cent for
trucks on snow or ice.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-05-20
pheasaufs Believed 10 be Innocent Of
CARRYING Pullorum TO Poultry Flocks

Pheasants are apparently inno-
cent of carrying any pullorum dis
ease to Benton County poultry
flocks, Frank Webster, Count Ex-
tension agent, said today.
According to a report from
Harold Witham, Washington State
Came Departments general game
farm superintendent, the depart
ment by mid-April this spring had
completed pullorum disease tests
on $3.50 broodstock pheasants
without finding a trace of the
disease.
The game department gave
pullorum tests not. only to brood
stock pheasants, but also to set
ting hens (chickenS used for
Matching pheasant eggs. Its pull
orum-testing program is similar
to that carried on by state poul-
trymen. 1ar
Setting hens with pullorum
disease, explains Fred Frasier,
Extension poultryman at Wash
ington State college, could pass
J the disease on to young pleas
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-05-20
Six Teams Set
Soiiball Season

The summer softball season
will start in Kennewick on June
z, with six teams participating
according to Bob Matheson, chair
man of the Active Club commit
tee on arrangements.
With preliminaries completed,
league management will be put
in the hands of the Kennewicls
Recreation Commission. Casey
Jones has been appointed to man
age the league by John Scott, Re-
creation director.
The six teams include Ray-D-
ANT Cleaners Eagles, Wilson
Floor, Keolker's Mems Shop, the
Church Grape Juice and Active
club.
Double-headers will be played,
starting at 7:30 on Monday, We'd
nesday and Friday nights. The
league schedule calls for four
round-robins and a play-off series.
Games with independent and Wis
iting teams will be scheduled fol-
other nights of the week. E.-..
A practice schedule has been
worked out among the club man
ayers to give all teams an oppor-
tunity to prepare for the season
Play will be on the same field
used last year. ..,
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-05-20
The Wet !
and the
Hungry

Reports from the western FISHING
grounds are centered this week
mostly around the winding Kick
ltat below Goldendale nice
catches have been made there
throughout the week and last
weekend. =. / even saw some
myself, and there was some in the
catch running close to two pounds,
which is a good rainbow in any
ones language.
Bert Sharp, Glen Lee of Rich
land and yours truly intend to
check these waters this Sunday
so will give you the results mex,
week. All waters in the Yakima
district are little high, but are
falling fast after the rain. Fish.
ing in general should improve
greatly during this week.
"Buz a trout with every
cast" Meek of Richland and Pas
co reported in last week end with
a nice limit catch from up north
at Buffalo lake 49,. the fish av-
eraged from nine to eleven inches,
McGinnis should be good, accord
ing to Fred Huber of Pasco, who
has already grabbed one limit
catch of trout in these waters
From now on (if you will pardon
the OPTIMISM anglers will find
the weather much better at the
northern lakes with warmer
weather aiding in the size and
amount of the catch. Deep lake
angling has also been yielding
more limit catches.
Right here at home, near the
mouth of the Yakima between the
Richland bridge and the highway,
some very good bass catches are
being made, even during the pres
ent high water. Several bass up
to five and six pounds have been
landed on worms.
This week marks the opening OF
the trout fishing season i'm the
Blue Mountain area, and a Teller
I know (and you know by the
name Of just "Smitty" is packing
for a run at the big Chinook re-
portedly now on the run in the
Tucannon.
Salmon fishing should be good
On the Tucannon this year, in that
the local lads have even gone to
the trouble of digging resting holes
for the big boys as they run up to
spawn. However, If the truth
were known, ! believe there were
two motives for digging those rest
holes. Anglers will. find most Of
the Blue Mountain streams still
high this week. Thus salmon eggs
will be the best bet good
luck!
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-05-20
High Cooking Temperatures Deiract
From + God Values and Taste Of Meats

eter. Such a thermometer will
pay for itself in saving of meat
over years time.
Mrs. John Owens, council pres
ident of the Homemakers clubs
of Benton county, announces that
they are holding a county wide
council meeting at the Prosser
county court house annex May &c
at 100 pm.
Any club interested in the Ex-
tension program is cordially in.
vited to attend by sending two
representatives. Usually the pres
ident and one other member take
part in council planning, Mrs,
Owens says. They hope for q
good turnout will be had for this
meeting where plans for county
wide activities take place.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-05-20

The importance of learning to
cook meat the right way cannot
be overemphasized, according to
Miss Loretta Cowden, Associate
Extension Agent. High tempera-
lures are not for meat cookery.
Some years ago, it was thought
that soaring Drowning meat at
high temperatures held in the
meat juices. Scientific studies
have proven that soaring not only
fails to seal in the meat juices, but
actually causes an increase in the
loss of its juices as the meat cooks.
To have meat at its best, con-
tinues Miss Cowden, it should al
ways be cooked at low tempera-
ture. Beef, veal, lamb and smok-
ed pork should be roasted at ESQ
to 800 degrees. (250 for very large
institution size roasts; 800 to 350
for fresh pork roasts. These tenn
peratures produce roasts attractive
in appearance, delicious in favor
and with minimum of shrink
age. -..--.s.-...... ...,
All pot roasts, praised steaks
(Swiss, Spanish, etc. praised pork
and veal chops, stews and large
cuts cooked in water tongue, ham
shanks, etc0 should always be
cooked at a simmering tempera-
ture, never boiled. Simmerine
softens the connective tissue and
makes the. cuts tender. Boiling
may dissolve the connective It's
sues and the meat is difficult to
carve because it will not hold to.
gether. Often the resulting string.
mess makes the meat seem less
tender. -----.- e--a
Overlooking meat also increas-
es shrinkage. Learning to Judge
when meat is done presents q
problem to many. The most re-
liable guide is the meat thermom-
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-05-20

ants. Poultrymen, particularly
those with breeding stock, have
suspected pheasants Of being car
riers OF pu1lorum.
To cooperate with farm people,
the game department began its
testing program in 1947 at the
suggestion of the Washington
State Poultry and Turkey Dis
ease control committee and with
the advice and cooperation of the
Western Washington Experiment
station, and the State Depart
menr or Agriculture.
"The game department has CO.
operated splendidly in checking
setting hens and pheasants for
pullorum," said Frasier.
The departments eleven game
farm superintendent are trained
and equipped to give pullorum
disease tests. Eve are very hap
py," said Witham, ''that our phea-
SAINTS are not a pullorum disease
problem in Washington. We plan
to continue our testing, however,
for the future protection of poul-
try flocks as well as of our own
propagation program"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-05-20
Root Appointed
Accountant + or
Richland VILLAGE

Harold A. Root has been APP
pointed Community Accountant
Richland, Washington, it was an.
nounced today by Forrest E. Bak-
er, Department Comptroller OF
the Nucleonics Department OF
General Electric Company, prime
contractor to the United States
Atomic Energy Commission fol-
operation of both Hanford Works
and Richland, the plutonium
manufacturing plants headquart-
ers and residential town. The
appointment was made with the
concurrence of E. L. Richmond,
Community Manager, Richland,
Washington, Baker said.
simultaneously with the an
nouncement of his appointment,
as Community Accountant. Rich
land, Washington, Roots resigna-
ton as Director of Finance Of the
City of Schenectady, N. Y, was
announced by Arlen T. st. Louis
Schenectady's city manager. Root
will assume his new duties In
Richland on July 1.
Richards new Community Ac'
countant will perform dutie:
similar to those he has per.
formed as director of Finance o.
the City of Schenectady, an Of
flee he has held since 1899. He
will be responsible for all &C.
counts and financial operations o.
Richland.
A native of Schenectady, Roo,
was first employed by General
Electric company in 1927, fol.
lowing his graduation from I'm.
ion college where he majored in
political science. He started with
G. E. in the Philadelphia works
In 1923 he was transferred to
the Schenectady works cost &C.
counting department. He par.
ticipated in the G. E. business
training course, and has been act
lively engaged in accounting work
since completing that course.
Mr.. Root was appointed civil
service commissioner in Schen-
ectady in 1886, and became chair
man of the commission two years
later. He resigned from the com.
mission to take the Schenectady
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-05-20
Toastmistress Topic
Is County Libraries

The afternoon Toastmis,res,
club met at the Arrow Grill O..
a l:3o luncheon Friday.
Mrs. M. M. Moulton was toast.
mistress and Mrs. Frank MavD,,,
and Mrs. Bob Simmelink wera
speakers.
Maryan Reynolds, field librarian
from the state library at olymnia
as guest speaker gave brief fan,
on "Inter-County Libraries"
Marjorie Wilson was table tonic
mistress. Mrs. Curt Benninpbam
gave a report on the contest meet.
ing In Couer d'Alene.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-05-20

The Kennewick Highlands Jun.
venile Grange was asked to col
lect used comic books and home
made pans and jellies to send 70
the veterans in the Walla Walla
hospital. Anyone having any Of
these articles to donate was asked
to leave them at the Grange Sup
ply Office or at the Red Cross Of
fee in the Penney building.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-05-20
Jr. TOastmistresses
Get Charter in June

The Junior Toastmistress club
met last Thursday for dinner al
the home of Marilyn Oliver with
Mary Lou Larson co-hosteSs.
Audrey Carlton was toastmis-
tress, Nancy Stone and Leona Luz
vaas gave speeches and Betty
Bryan was critic.
Sponsors attending were Mrs.
M. Simmelink and Mrs. o. p.
Miller.
Arrangements were made for
the charter dinner to be teid the
early part of June.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-05-20
Bpw MEETING

The Kennewick Business and
Professional Womens club will
hold formal dinner, May q, $50
pm. at the Arrow Grill. Mrs.
Mahoney, district representative,
from Prosser, will be here to in
stall the new officers. Anyone
bringing guests or unable to at
tend should call Lillian Tuve be-
fore Monday noon.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-05-20

LOCUST GROVE
The Locust Grove Home Circle
will meet Wednesday, May Is at
the home of Mrs. Bill Abkin on
Horse Heaven.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-05-20

LEGION AUXILIARY
The American Legion Auxiliary
will meet Friday afternoon, May
Fl, at the home Of Mrs. Paul Rich
mond.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-05-20
NEEDLE CLUB

NEEDLE CLUB
The Needle club will meet with
Mrs. Morton, May 81 at 2 pm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben Gest spent
the week end in Yakima visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Rider.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1948-02-15
Weed Oil Meal Provides Protein
In Steer Feeding Ration

cattlemen. They were started on
feed Sept. Is and Nov. 20. The Texas
steers weighed an average of 1853
pounds when brought into the lot
and were ready for market in Janu-
airy. The other group of steers aver
ages $40 pounds and will be mar
keted in early March.
The ration here consists of about
IA pounds of concentrated feed per
animal per day including AS percent
barley, As percent dried beet pulp
and 10 percent weed oil meal. They
are eating about 10 pounds of alfalfa
hay and have salt and bonemeal free
choice.
Thurber found the weed oil meal