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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-04-08
Fire Chief Asks
Cooperation tor
Clean-Up Drive

Fire Chief Herb Malchow has
issued a plea to all citizens of
Kennewick to cooperate in Spring
Cleanup to safeguard the COM
munity against fire, accidents, dis
ease and to improve its appear
ance.
For the home check-up the chief
suggest that householders:
Get rid of all rubbish and papers
in the attic, closets, basement,
yard and garage. Tie them into
bundles for salvage.
Check for Hazards
Check stoves, furnaces and heat
ers. Have all repair work done
now. See that floors under stoves
are protected by metal, bricks or
cement. Insulate all burnable
material subject to heat radiated
from stoves, furnaces and pipes.
Empty hot ashes into metal con-
tanners. Clean chimney and check
for cracks, loose bricks and NOR
tar. Place metal screens in front
of fireplace. Place portable heat
ers so they can't be knocked over.
Distribute enough ash trays in
convenient places for smokers.
See that matches are out of reach
of young children and placed in
safe containers.
Check gas connections on port
able heaters. Shutoff valves should
be located on pipe before rubber
tubing.
Don't Use Gasoline
Never use gasoline, benzine or
naptha for cleaning. Don't quick
en- sluggish fire by pouring on
kerosene. 1t may easily flame out
Of control.
Destroy paint rags and oily
cleaning cloths or put them in a
metal container with cover. Hang
up oily mops so that air can cir
culate through them.
Inspect all electric service cords
and connections on lamps and ap-
pliances. Use only Is ampere fuses
for household circuits. Never per-
NIT bridging" of burned out fuses
with wires or coins. Such prac-
tees remove all protection against
shorts" or overlooking of cir
cults. .s-.
Self-inspection guides prepared
by The National Board of Fire
Underwriters are ready now at
fire department headquarters.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-04-08

!,;@;a&;ye Measure NO. loS,
,on,,larly known as the "Veter-
Ronus" is one of the init
a ati now being circulated and
attracting a great deal OF interest,"
throuehout the state, Secretary
Fnr1 Coe reported this week.
THO bonus initiative, third TO
/, fi,ed with the Secretary OF
State is sponsored by the veter-
ans of Foreign Wars, with head
quarters at ABA Arcade Buiidlng
in Seattle. ,
passage of a veterans bonus
,ct was attempted during the
doa7 session of the State Legisla-
tire two bills being introduced
in the House and one in the Sen
ato All three bills were similar
10 the present initiative proposal
and all died in committee.
Hinder the terms of Initiative
,so (Which must receive the re-
o,,ired legal $4,000 signatures to
no nlaced on the November cleo
tion BALLOT, the bonus payment
would amount to $40 for each
month of active duty within the
continental limits of the United
States and SIS for each month
of overseas service. 49,.
To be eligible for bonus pay
,..-nents. veterans must have served
Tween December Z, 1941 and
-, tember 2, 1945. Only service
nersonel who were citizens of the
State of Washington or who re-
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-04-08
Ronus Initiative Would Grant $3.50
IN Ayeraue to Qualified Veterans

sided one year in the state before
entering the service would be
eligible to receive the bonus.
One of the unique features of
the Veterans Bonus" measure
is the method of financing. The
measure would authorize issu-
ance and sale of state bonds in
the amount of $1O0,000,0 900 these
bonds to be retired by tax Of
one cent on each ten cents Tor
fraction thereoD of the retail
price of all smoking, chewing
and snuffing tobaccos, including
cigars and cigarettes.
Sponsors of Initiative 1863 esti-
mate that approximately 100000
veterans of World War II would
be eligible for an average bonus
of $3.50. Total bonus payments
would approximate $7O,O0O,OO
with 100000 in the fund for
administration costs. Disburse-
ments would be made through
the office of the State Auditor,
if the initiative is certified to
the ballot and voted into law.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-04-08
This Week At
Hillside Court
By Barbara Rowe

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Muller
and daughter Sami Kay, went to
Hermiston over the week end.
Mr.. and Mrs. johnson entertain
ed Mr.. Johnson's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy johnson, from Athena
Sunday. ....
Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Dunn visit
ed relatives in the new Richland
trailer camp Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Turk and
children, Cathy and Gregory, mo-
tored to Walla Walla Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Jacobson
and family and Mrs. Arthur Hunt
ington were Sunday guests at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Hunt
ington. -t
MIR. and Mrs. Guy Moore have
moved to Richland from Hillside.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Sacks and
children, Sharon and Linda, were
visitors at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Dick Thornberg. Mr.. Thorn
berg's brother was also guest.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Jones and
daughter Linda went to Mesa to
visit L. r. Worster and family
Monday night. -.....----...
Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Whitehead
are the parents of a baby girl.
They have named her Sandra Kay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Max Jackson and
family of Richland were dinner
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin
Blocker Sunday evening. -
Mr.. and Mrs. Merle Short and
children Mary and Danny went to
The Dalles Saturday to do some
shopping. ~.---..-- ..s-..s-.-s...
George Pepper Bagley celebrat-
ed his first birthday Saturday.
Mrs. Kenneth Lechelt and little
daughter Doris, went to Seattle by
train Sunday to shop.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Jones and
daughter Linda went to Richland
to visit Mr.. and Mrs. George Jones
and Mrs. Sarah Jones Sunday.
Doris Lechelt and Bill Hiene
have set April 9 as their wedding
date. It is to be at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Lechelt,
parents of Doris.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. r. Cole and
children, Mary Lou and Bud, mo-
tored to Benton City Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hinch
went to Walla Walla Monday to
shop.
Michael Wayne Rowe, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. D. w. Rowe, came
home from the Richland hospital
Friday night, where he was re-
covering from mild case OF pneu-
monia.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-04-08
High Fire Loss Spurs Cleanup Week

The alarming increase in u. S,
fire losses has spurred many more
communities to observe Spring
Clean-Up week this year than ev-
er before, according to the Nation
al Board of Fire Underwriters.
Their figures show nearly 10, o0u
communities seeking to combat
fire in their own backyard by or
ganizing neighborhood committees
to check local fire hazards. Last
years fire destruction climbed to
S692, 635, 900, the highest in his
tory. IT,. -
Beyond the immediate advantage
of a cleaner, safer place to live,
the Board pointed out, commune
ties participating in the national
drive will also benefit from the
face-lfting treatment in the neigh
borhood's improved appearance,
which in turn helps to keep up
property values.
There are several ways in which
individual householders can CO.
operate in the community effort,
the Board suggested:
. u Clear out all rubbish gather
ed in attics, closets, cellars and
garages.
q Joining neighbors in cleaning
local eyesores, turn dirty empty
lots into healthful places for chill
dren to- play.
- See what community activi-
ties are under way at your fire
department, safety councils and
other civic groups.
Stressing the responsibility of
each person in the community to
check, first his own home, then, in
cooperation with his neighbors,
the community for fire hazards,
the Underwriters announced that
copies of a self-inspection guide
may be obtained free at the local
fire station.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-04-08
With Hal Holmes
In Congress

At my request the engineer de-
partment of the Army is arrang-
ing for emergency work on the
Palouse and Touchet Rivers. It
will consist Of channel clearing
and snagging and repair Of the
temporary levee at Pullman. In
the meantime, the Chief Of En-
gineers has furnished me a. re-
sumo Of reports received by him
on the recent floods in the south
east rivers which caused so much
damage and loss of property at
Pullman, Colfax, Dayton, and
Whereabouts. The District Engin-
eer Office at Portland, Oregon,
is, now well under way on pre-
paration of. plans for local flood
protection projects at Colfax and
Pullman authorized in the 1914
Flood Control Act. The project
at Colfax consists of enlargement
and rectification of Spring Flat
Creek, South Fork and Palouse
River by the construction and ex-
tension levees, flood and retain
ing walls, and revetments at a
total estimated Federal cost Of
81 $50, 1000. .A
The project at Pullman provides
for channel enlargement and ex-
tension of levees, flood and re-
tanning walls, and revetment at
an estimated Federal cost Of ST.
220, 900.
The plans and specification for
local flood protection at Dayton
on the Touchet River authorized
in the Flood Control Act approx
ed August Is, 1871 have been
completed. The cost of the local
protection work at Dayton, call
ing for construction of levees,
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-04-08
Abundant Supply
Augurs Less Food
Expense in April

A favorable outlook for lower
grocery bills in April is indicated
by the long list of foods expected
to be in abundant supply during
the month, Miss Cowden, Associate
Extension Agent, advises Benton
county homemakers interested in
stretching the food dollar.
Quoting information just re-
ceived from marketing specialists
of the U. S. Department of Agri-
culture, Miss Cowden lists the fol-
lowing foods which should be good
buys during the month ahead.
Among the protein foods, eggs
will be the best buy since prices
have declined as much as a third
from the winter peak. Fresh and
frozen fish will also continue to be
abundant. And so will walnuts,
filberts and pecans. Wholesale
prices for the spring supply of
nuts are about Is per cent lower
than a year ago. Peanut butter is
also still among the better buys.
Sandwich makers have their
choice of several other good buys
in spreads this spring. Fruit
spreads, jams, jellies, marmalades
and fruit buffers are all in plen-
tifu1 supply. The price of sweet
spreads has dropped in recent
months, and the wholesale price
of bottled honey is about 40 per
cent below q year ago
-esn fruits which will continue
to be plentiful on April markets
include oranges, grapefruit, lem
ons, apples and winter pears.
Plentiful dried fruits will be raj
sins, prunes, peaches and figs.
Canned grapefruit segments from
the new pack are also coming to
market at moderate prices.
Among the canned juices both
citrus and tomato juice will con-
tinue to be good buys. The 1947-
48 citrus canning season is in full
swing and new-pack juices already
are reaching grocery shelves.
Pumpkin sweet potatoes, peas
add snap beans are the canned
vegetables on the plentiful list.
All are. good buys for budget
meals.
Fresh vegetables on the April
abundant list are asparagus, spin
ach, cabbage, lettuce, cauliflower,
celery and Irish potatoes.
Finally, here good word for
waffle and pancake eaters. Cane
and beet sugar syrups will also be
in abundant supply during April.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-04-08

of the 4th District caused by the
great increase in population. The
Department instituted a survey
at Kennewick and is now study
ing a report on the survey Of
conditions made by a Post Of
flee Inspector. The Department
has promised that the needs Of
that post office will have care
full consideration in the formula
ton of any public buildings pro-
gram that may be authorized by
Congress. Building surveys also
are being made at my request at
Yakima, Pasco, Moses Lake, and
Dayton. When these reports are
received they also will be taken
into consideration in connection
with housing needs at each point
and In regard to the inclusion of
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-04-08

necessary construction projects In
the list for inclusion in a public
building program. Both the House
and Senate Committees on Public
Works have requested the Public
Administration and the Post Of
flee Department to prepare re-
Communications for considerations
by Congress when the present
housing conditions ease up.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-04-08

bank protection work, and chan
mel improvements is estimated at
$483, 900.
Since the Civil Functions Bill
for l949 has already passed the
House, Senator Cain is asking for
appropriations for these projects
in order that the work may get
under way. am assisting in ev-
cry way possible and have the
assurance of the Office, Chief OF
Engineers that the emergency
work will be undertaken just as
soon as possible.
POST OFFICE
Sometime ago I called to the
attention of the Post Office De-
partment the heavy strain on
postal facilities in several areas
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-04-08
Blown Out Fuse Liahts Up

The hunt for that fuse that just
blew out is eliminated by one OF
those simple twists OF electrical
science. A tiny incandescent lamp
has been added to the fuse. NOW,
when the fuse goes out, the lamp
PoeS on.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-04-08
Maryhin Museum Again
Omen Daily to Visitors

The famous Maryhill Museum Of
Fine Arts, at Maryhill, Washington
opened its 1913 season this month
and will remain open daily until
November. Holding a distinctive
place among the Pacific North
west points of interest, the museum
is continuing its record as an out
standing attraction.
Since its opening, over 225,
900 visitors have enjoyed it, its
unique location on a 1000 acre
ranch, high above the Columbia
River and its many collections OF
art, bindings, and early Indian
artcrafts, the art of our past pages.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-04-08
Spring Salads

Spring Salads
Early spring salads almost de-
mand the cofnpanionship of suit
able hot breads. Make it fruit
mullins with fish salad, South
ern biscuits with fruit salad,
cheese biscuits with a vegetable
mold. Make it from enriched flour
too, to be sure that the food value
maches the appetite appeal.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-04-08

A flashlight for children is de-
signed to prevent bulb breakage
when the toy is accidentally drop
ped,
, 1948-01-03
NOTICE TO PROVIDERS

Trespassinq, with or without
firearms On the estates Jerusa-
lem. Hope and Blessing will be
dealt with according TO law.
All roads leading into Estate
Jerusalem have been closed
against traffic by motor vehi-
cles. Fishermen's carts will be.
permitted TO pass through the
yard but not during the night.
G. EDWARDS
Manager I
, 1948-01-03
Saturday, January 8, 194S.
Editorial
THE VISITING CONGRESS.
MEN--OUR CHANCE


MUCH of the success of the
bills in the interest of the Vir-
gin Islands which are now be-
fore Congress may depend up
on what the visiting Congress
men take back with them. It
is indeed encouraging that
they have taken time out to
visit these islands, and to get,
first-hand, a picture of the true
conditions. These legislators
should take time out to discuss
matters with government of
ficials and others. They should
tour the islands, look into prac-
tically every phase of island
life, and particularly the eco
nomic phase, and by so doing
be able to take back to their
colleagues in Congress word
Of the need for immediate help
which the bills could provide.
OFFICIAL Washington
knows less about the Virgin Is
lands than it knows Of any
other territory or possession,
although the Stars and Stripes
have flown over these islands
for over 80 years. Occasional
" some visitor has come by,
in on the morning plane, out
on the afternoon plane, and
that was that. The result was
that practically every bill on
or about the islands have had
more difficulty getting through
both houses than it would
have otherwise. Added to this
, 1948-01-03
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PSALM for TO-DAY


Create in me a clean heart.
Q God. and renew a right
spirit within me.
Cast menot away from thy
presence: and take not thy
holy spirit from me.
, 1948-01-03

condition was the absence of a
resident commissioner, whose
very presence would have
done much to publicize the is
lands and keep constant re-
minders before the national le-
giSlators.
WITH the Internal Revenue
bill among the principal mea-
sures before Congress as it
convenes for the new year, it
is highly important to us that
everything possible be done to
push passage of that bill. The
visit of Senator Butler & Con-
gressmen Miller & Crawford,
who have been recognized as
among our best friends in Con-
gress, is therefore most impor-
tant. AT the close of their visit
they should be able to take
back the type of material
which would make matters
easier for us. Much Of their
time will no doubt be spent
looking into the Virgin Islands
Company. That agency has pro
vided employment, and given
very substantial aid to farm
ing in general, making an out
let for our principal crop. The
continued operation of the Vir-
gin Islands Company is essen
tial to the islands.
OUR o have another
chance in presenting a unified
front to these men, in showing
that we know what we want,
and in being willing to get to-
gether to work for them.
, 1948-01-03


FOR SALE AT EST. HOGENsBORG
One new ~Frigidaire 40 gallon dispensing cabinet,
Two kerosene refrigeratorS (Servel
One IS pound capacity Vitalaire Ice box
A selection Of Armstrong linoleum rugs Of differ
ent sizes.
New drawing room standing lamps.
New sun glasses Of Army Navy specifications.
Schrafft's Miniature Chocolates in i no,nd howe
IN H DISTRICT COURT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS
Division OF St. Croix at Christiansted
In the matter Of the Estate Of Delin Rios. deceased & his
Surviving Widow. Braulia Velasquez- Rios
Probate No. q : l947; September Term 1947
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Anna Maria Rios Pimentel, having been appointed Adj
of the above entitled estate, do hereby give no.
tice to all creditors Of the said estate, and to all persons .hav-
ing claims against the said estate to present with proper
vouchers such claims within six weeks from the date of this
notice to the undersigned Administrators.
All persons indebted to the said estate are hereby. reques-
ted to make payments to the said Administrative within said
First publication of this notice made this 10Th day of Now
1947.
r. n. Amphlett Leader Ana Maria Rios pimentsI
Attorney Administrators
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1948-09-11
Northwest AirlineS to Inaugurate
Credit Air Travel Plan Next Month

tionalg cards, good for unrestricted
universal air travel; Territorial"
cards, good In North America, the
West indies, the Bahamas. Bermu-
da, Newfoundland and the Ha-
waiian Islands, and Controlled
cards, which can be used only with
in limitations prescribed by certain
countries on expenditures for for
eign travel
The new plan is sponsored by the
Air Traffic Conference of America.
which serves the United States and
Canada. and The International Air
Transport Association, whose IS
member airlines serve more than
200 nations. colonies and depend
encies.
Further information may be OBJ
tanned from the local Northwest
Airlines agent at 216 Third Ave. s.
The phone numbers are Sc. 2438, Sc.
2439. Sc. 2440.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1948-09-11

One Of the clubs to which I be-
long held special meeting recent
ly on The Art of Home Decorat-
ing. and Mrs. Hays, our chairman,
told us that this program was made
possible by one Of the countrys
large paint companies. Many COM
panies are now supplying material
such as this on subjects Of interest
to all homemakers.
This particular program gave us
the entire story On paint for home
decoration, presented in four Sec
tons. The first dealt with the his
tory of color and paint. and we were
fascinated to learn about the ear
lest paints-where they came from
and so on. The next section COW
cred modern paint and its applica-
ton. Did you know that paint moi
only protects our home and makes
them more attractive, but actually
makes them safer by pointing OUT
spots Of danger.
The third section was extremely
interesting describing various
types Of paints and where they
should be used. Not only where, but
exactly how to use them; something
every homemaker should know. The
fourth section was on "The Science
Of Color Dynamics" how to use
color to best advantage for beauty
and for the psychological reaction
Of the members Of your household
Each talk was presented with the
help Of special full-color cards, a
movie, and booklets for every men,
Der, which were all furnished by
the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Cons
pany.
The program was very interesting
and certainly constructive. Now
that we know that companies win
help us plan our club meetings,
we're going to have several more
along the same line.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1948-09-11

Northwest Airlines announced to-
day that It's patrons VIII be able
to obtain air transportation any
where In the world on & convenient
credit plan effective October 1.
The new arrangement extends the
popular air travel card" plan
which has been in effect among
Northwest and other United States
airlines to include many OF the
large foreign lines with routes TO
every corner Of the globe.
Under the n W arrangement,
Northwest's patrons who wish to
use the credit service. will make q
deposit of s425 or its equivalent in
foreign currency and apply for is
suance of the card. Settlement Of
credit between airlines VIII be
made periodically through the In
ternational Air Transport Associa-
ton clearing house in London and
the Airlines Clearing House In
Chicago.
To conform to various national
exchange controls, cards will be is
sued in three categories: "Interna-
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1948-09-11
BIRTH

In Maynard Hospital
To Mrs. Ted T. Hayashi, 1706 22nd
Ave-, girl.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1948-09-11
TRoTH REVEALED. Il

TROTH REVEALED. Engage
ment of Miss Mieko Mickey Hira-
no, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. M.
Hirano, to Mr.. Kenny Oyama, son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. H. Oyama, was an
nounced at party last Sept. S In
the home of Miss Kathy Hashizume.
The announcement was written
on a heart which was at the end
of the tasso of each paper hat CIV
en- to the guests.
Besides Miss Hirano and Miss
Hashizume, others who were pre-
sent were the Misses Fudge Saka-
nashi, Pat Hidaka, Kay Yokoyama,
TAX Yokoyama, Virginia Hirai, Sa-
chi Yoshida, Betty Jean Andrews,
Naoko Hasegawa, Sachi Hamaoka,
Dorothy Nomura, Margaret Nomu-
IA, Naoko Anal, Florence watana-
be, Arlene Andrews, sand the Mes
danes Isako Koba, JUNE Takaha-
shi and Iku Hirano
Mrs. Barbara wakazuru and the
Misses Mark Tanagi, Mary Suto and
jeanne Hashizume were unable to
attend.
ON FURLOUGH. Visiting his
parents and relatives here is Cor
poral Henry Takashi Sasaki who Is
stationed at Pope Field, Fl. Bragg,
North Carolina.