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{VOL- XXV [NEWS I?“ ‘Wu‘sflrstflonth , .... .. ---- 0...... E . England - Europe next ymoves into its second month with Poland completely " Warsaw in ruins, and its divided between Germany 2' m. each regaining a. large ' at their territory last by the at Versailles. When Poland "a: up as an autonomous na am mom: or German “.1 ',m . I oeo. pm Sunnis Uneasy- ’ m acum4wnh German ’Mfixsmy moved to the , p .«tmntjo stem the French 1 ‘ . m Belgium and the W fear for their own bor ,h_ m latter, hm Opened her ‘finand flooded mm of mm of lowlands to block dim invasion. King Leopold um the field as the head of QM)! mobilized Belgian Army. much strategists, mindful of Ger “ thrust through Belgium, “gmfifll her to fight the ;Wum French territory. have “finned the _Maglmt, I'sWalong the Belgian 3'1,» making an assault from Ilium a costly mum-e 1n lim'munlflou. ‘ |\ Manure“. . lune. Italy—mm that the it” of the war; the subjuga fi-d (Pound. hat‘been accom flu. Renter Mussolini affirm :hlrs neutral Doucy but called _ the Althea to end the conflict. m since neither of them 15‘ m with Germany‘s any; m. gm his determination to in mlte sterner measures than ever M'W‘Jm. whom he accuses I mm communism. “Neither slime nor manna were receptive in Dme’s peace plea, although gum-n sunlhr “teeter" from mum a?“ nancehwnh Prmch ar hlmermg any successrmly d-Omny's West Wall. its pene ~fl_m My threatening ‘the W of the Reich's industrial Wu, en military eyes are new land to Bush's possible role in “Me’s tragedy. The Red army of m‘mthel‘oushbor a seam ofl'Hitler, demanded ”Md lts‘hhare of the spoils. I!!! half 0'! Poland, and then up m! resumed a pensive attitude m the entire enterprize. In the “beast. however, Hungary, Ru “! and Bulgaria are far from “fled that the Russian Bear, ”in: drawn mostly Polish stamps uHitler's. partner in the raid, may I“ turn envious eye: toward the WW“. mm and mineral resources Mlle Balkans. Much in this trou mdregion depends on the fidelity I“ much Turkey and Rumania “are to their responsibidities to Mum and France as non-aggres ‘ll 311183. ‘ [Lanna GeneralKllled a‘l‘ull. Germany—First major in “final casualty of the war was Wfieneral Werner von Gritch, “H h the attack on Warsaw. "'13!!! von Gritch was former “Mandel- in Chief of the German “In. but fell into disfavor with ”find at me time of his death filminde’d a regiment of artillery. '3o.B.Al;ai:alm York CRy—Regarcnss of the a! the European war, the ‘ ~ nationally and as indi r hum, In: lost nearly an mum through Hitler's? rear ‘lanen: of Mid-Europe. This am the default or repudiate . 0' boa: principal and interest Po“ 311. German, Austrian and Wuhan bonds floated in 52mm]. Which have little or no I Of‘ever being recognized by .flble 01f rasponsible government. ‘3“. Wry Jew foreign bonds is ‘2“ to u‘eduloms American in “ in the past twenty-five years “My Worth even a. fraction of I ‘ Maine! value. and the loss in {and revenue rum into many 01 dollars. ll N "‘ 5.3““.3‘3 Battle Ram ,w "_m ....“ 4"“ Norway Heavy firing ":2.” off the Norwegian coast. 3 a possible major engage- Nm'een British and German ' amlough neither Admi § ”“16 confirm the reports. ml: radio broadcast a dwfl um 0‘ a sea. battle during > ”‘9 sunnre smashed windowsl 1"” coastal towns, @ll2 iKmnvmirk anurifii‘; Ewnmr (f the ' WEEK a, loam 6mm : Local 4-H’ers Plan * to Take Part in Yak im a Fair Benton Clubs to Have Entries in Several ‘ Classes The Washington State 4-H Fair, held In connection with the Gen tral Washington Pair in Yakima. September 28 to October 1. will be the big “Pow-wow" grounds for all ;county 4-H winners. Wlnners 1n the ‘Various county contests will pit their knowledge and skill agnhast the best in trying for state 4:31 honors. Benton County will have a num ber of entrants in the state can tests this year. according to Miss Helen Steiner, Mistant County Extension Agent. leaders and mem bers have been redoubling their et ‘i'orts during the-past "imam to improve their entries and teams 11: the coming events. I Enter Three Teams , Three teams will enter the. state demonstration contest: Earl. Johns and Glen Miner or the Kennewick Valley Dairy Club led by Mr. A. J. Thompson, will represent the coun-‘ ty in the agricultural demonstratidn. Their subject will be “Milk Testing.” Opal Watkins and Lulu Lampson o! the Highland Homemakers. led by Mrs. R. w. woods: will give the Home Economics demonstration. They will demonstrate drafting a skirt pattern. Ruth Simmelink and ‘Bill Kmtzer of the Sagebrush Six ‘Club, led by Mrs. M. 81mm will enter their demonstration under the handy homecratt division, and will demonstrate for table setting and service. ' The Double R 4-H club, ied by Mrs. John Smith. win remsent the county in the home economics Judg ing contest. Margaret Smith and Irene Olson will make up the team members. They will be required to Judge eight classes in this division! New Deon-uncut ,5 '- Benton County is help]: W ' ~ t. ed in the meat ldentifca icon testforthe firsttlmethisyearhy Ruth Simmfilink of mm ..Six. Ruth, with the £1110.“th bf} er. J. R. Michener; local meamnan, has worked hard to improve her knowledge .of meat and meat cuts. 30' that she may make a creditable showing in this contest. ' r ' One of the highlights of tlie‘Ste-te Fair contests will be the state 4-1-1 ’ costume selection contest. to be held ' in the arena Saturday evening. Four contestants will represent the ’ county in this event. Irene Olson will wear a nifty little teal “blue wool dress in the wool dress divisr ion with wine colored hat and ac cessories. Irene is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Olson of‘Ke'n newlck. Margaret Smith will model a little teal blue silk dress with 51-4- --__,,, - - * black accessories. This will be‘in the silk and rayon afternoon dress division. Margaret is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Smith of Ken newlck. Both Margaret and. Irene are members of the Double R 4-H club, led by Mrs. John Smith. Alma Combs is planning to model a little sport suit suitable for high school and college. Alma has a dark blue skirt with a light blue plaid jacket. Her accessories are dark blue and henna. Alma is_ the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Combs of Rich land, and a member of the 4-H Stylists club. led by Esther Combs. - Feature Boys For the first time this year boys will take part in this contest. Ben ton County will be represented by Neil Simmelink in the school clothes division. Neil is. the son of Fred Simmelink of Locust Grove and is a member of the Sagebrush Six club of Locust Grove led by 4 Mrs. M. Simmelink. Twelve boys have been selected in the state of ‘Washington to have a part in this ifeature 'of the contest. In addition to school clothes boys will show‘good combinations of clothing to be‘worn at movies, dances, church, street and when showing livestock at the fair. CCC Enrollment [ Twenty persons between the ages of 18 and 25 will be selected from. Benton County to enroll in 000 work. Those selected will be picked up by enrolling officers October 9 and 10 and distributed to varioue camps in the state. I Dancing Club Meets I The married peoples' dancing club Imet Wednesday evening for their ‘first function of the fall season at the banquet room of the Arrow Grill. Twenty-two couples were pres ent to enjoy the dancing on the floor which has been newly mushed for the occasion. l ’ Friends «here have received word of the birth of a son on September 22 to Mr. and Mrs. Theron Ward of Seattle. Mrs. Ward will be remem bered as the former Miss Emily Ga;- coigne. -' KENNEWICK, WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1939. L (Wm: ssn)xczs . O h Lion’s Den Lights to be Dedicated at Gage Tuesday Kennewick football fans will now he tble to see ingm: football games in the Lion's Den. The lights will be“"sl7l“?”becamemalforma this Tuesday evening. October am.- A Mention program will be ob ‘mved before the same. It will be mugged of short talks by a rep- 1 mean hive ”of the student body; mm club, Punk 'uaum' Chamber or Commerce, A. C.~Amon_: and Eran]: Green of the schbol board. The band will play our ngfiohhl anthem after which will follow the klcbottwlth Homer. Between the third and fourth quarters the Kiwanis club will give away the Shetland pony they have ‘been adv'ettlslng. . . t . These willbe no sewn or AB3. ticket? accepted Prat this. We as .all receipts will be used towards the field lights. ' "The: dedication wln‘begln pmmpic. I! at 7:30. V. . - Open Forum Will‘Be ' Featured at Service Special family night services will be held in the Methodist church on Friday evening at} 7:30. Lantern slides and illustrated moving» pic tunes will be shown as added num bers to the service. An open forum on prayer will be held with Dr. R. L. LaMott in charge. At the open forum such questions as these will be discussed: -What is prayer? Is praying a sensible or a foolish thing to do? Is it jusr for ministers church officials and a few women to use on Sunday only? Or can it be made sensible scien tific and worthwhile .for the aver age person every day? Families and friends are invited to attend bringing questions and re- 1 marks with them. Religious Services at - Park Next Sunday The Yakima Valley Laymens As sociation is sponsoring a .special religious service in the Kennewick park next Sunday at three o’clock.' A loud speaker will be used and these business men of the Associa tian are hoping for a large attend lanoe. This is not a denominational meeting and everybody is welcome to attend. Mr. B. Keeney of Sunny- 1‘ side is president and will be here for the service. Mr. Brubacker will be the chief speaker in the service in the park. This is one of a series of such meetings being held by this association Sunday afternoons in! the different towns or the valley. I Helen Steiner Shows Movies of Recent Trip Members of the Business and Professional Women's club enjoyed a social evening at the home of Vir ginia Carpenter Monday evening. A potluck dinner was served after which Miss Helen Steiner showed her moving pictures which she had‘ taken on her recent trip to Europe, and gave some very. interesting re -Imarks concerning the trip. The club guests included the Misses Helen Massey, Lois Shumake and Helen Campbell. 1 A Legion Convention 25 Years from Now ~ Conuneediqw W.S.Eaémmum much Yawn-Swap“- unwraps. AM”).- Mmm,mhm ofhhadvertbeuentgnegmlym hmkfim‘hhflplus wmcbmthuh. WmumjkMu °hm.u tha um cum ' raced“ ' u iii—m flgmnlled.“ .‘ _ nun mmm‘ ill “walla-Ia .0319- merhr . ‘1'!“ “least. >7 Kennewick’s’ First Mail Carrier of Valley Succumbs R. A. Oliver, one of Km beloved pioneers, paged away at 113 home. Friday evening, September 22 at the age of 80 years. Mr. Oliver had the distinction of being known as Kennewick’s first rural Inna cu rler, having covered the route in East Kennewick for seventea: years. He started out by horse and wagon and used three Fords during the time he was on the route. I Rufus Adolphus Oliver was born lam-n 4, 1859 at New Diggins. Wis consin. He came to Kennewick in 1904 and has made his home here ‘since that time. He 3 survived by his wife and seven children: Florence, Mrs. Eu nice Washbum, Harold and Larry Oliver, all of Kennewick; Clinton 01 Livingston, Montana; Mrs. Ewe Ta bor. Alphine, Arizona; Louis of Huntington Park, California and eight grandchildren. ; Funeral services were held fmm the Mueller Funeral Home with the Rev. R. L. LaMott officiating. In terment was made in the River view Heights cemetery. 1 Librarian Announces New Opening Hours Mrs. Alvin Vinson, who takes over duties as city librarian Monday an nounced the opening hours for the library. It will be open Monday. Wednesday and Saturday afternoons between the hours of 2 to 5 o’clock and each of the three evening: from 7 to 9. I Rev. L. E. Hall. Nampa. Idaho. organizer of the local Nazarene Church, her efor revival meetings October 145. after 12 years' absence. ThcAmaianLegion’sZ'istConveotion l inseaioninaiago-Na3m Schubert Club to Present Va r i e (1 Concert, Oct. 24 mmmumm mmammmmum. mwunMMeax-lym theseuontouoldtheconmctox othieroctlvlueswhlchoccurmthe‘ m. Thedateaetlortmsm mammaommu { lucmvlllbecommof Medaecuhrmusicuthsm imflamnmm Some but idiom mm am being mmcmmm W-fllmwmabobe‘mm mmnumbas. ‘ We! the «table dim or Mammeclubhubeen hrdatmmoethemog flu-1311mm 'l'herels'quueg Immthedxeofme¢mhm ‘thuothstyetr. manual chmatullevenhgotmuslulenfl Wmunuenmwm‘ loversottheoommunuy. Two Accident Occur Here on Same Evening Two at acddtmta oocumed in Kennewick Sunday evening within two and one-half bouts aim-t. The til-stone occurred at 7 o’clock close to the Puderbaugh ranch three miles east of Kennewick. The car driven by Robert Holden collided with the Blgelow pickup truck driven by 011!» ford Ten-m. The damage on thel Holden car mount to 3150 and on ‘ the truck. SSO. I The second accident took place close to 9:30 the some evening 150 [feet south of the Kennmckm bridge, The cars which collided were driven by Fred Watts and Harry Mace. The Watts car dam age was 81181“. amounting to $25, but {he Mace care damage estimated‘ $l5O. Luckily the occupanb of all four cars received only minor injuries. State Employment Man to Be in Pasco Oct. 20 A Washington state employment service representative will be In the Pasco courthouse Friday October 20. The W o! the visit at the rep mentaflve to am "chm: h .to tan unemployment and Wm [cums rechtnflon at m etc. The above information was given may by Paul Bushman. Benton-Punks 1m county venue administrator. . Organizer of Local ' Church Here Oct. 1-15 In Kennewick after a 12 yeau' absence for revival meeting in the Nazarene church are Rev. and In. me.nanotxampaldaao.m meetings will be from October 1 to the 15th excepting Saturdays. ‘ Rev. Hall was responsible ice the ministry that resulted in W tion of the local church in 1923: then he returned for a m in 1937. Besides having been in pastoral work for six years and serving eight years as superintendent of the Rocky Mountain district including the ‘stanes of Montana and wyummg. Rev. Hall has spent 12 years in evangelistic work and has «gained 22 churches. He has, come highly recpmmendeahyloeumminl has and by Rev. 0. A. Ground. former pastor. Club Members Attend District Confmeme nemmtmanmd Vauemmnq-smndodmeoen. wwmmmmmw of Business um Prue-tout Wo ”Muhamwm A'mmetmheldume Column. note! sauna” m “mum-menu.- mm,‘ mmwwm,» Metastam the W m- on»: men hounded unnam.udmm. dddhm.mnaupmmm. Mimi-Imm Matchbmmdmm m W the subject theme, “Democracy.” A gum. mmmfl' Important queu- Mdmmwummm mei'l‘hemcepmmm hmmwmmm». W. Grange Fair At Richland Draws Good Attendance Group Extends Thanks To Those Who Helped With Displays ‘ Itksflmtedmzsm”. ltwnfldknmmrawym he“ M TIM-m at manna. ‘WbyVllem. Aqua “dbl-y “manta-m llndnd¢ulutandm,u ”Hummunuoetn film may compliment.” m-‘ ‘m j mannm-nmuam Mmuunummem ”Caveman-Mn being one o: mmmmmmrm has made In thb amen. out. Bcm 0. a. One lad 8M maummmmn mun. Mmthemmmmq noducedbymnia.Oapeuuul 310 mm (instalmmonngem. ”.mmmmenfl'.ohv MIMMMM on the Dream in g. an Inn. M'mmm‘M’m Kenneflckm ; The m m,» m thdrthnnhmdnmzwoamm following: P. P.&L. magma 1". Fletcher. for am; My thmmum;mm mmmmmmmmuomm WWI:U&IBnpa-o¢, CityotxenneMcklndßodoou mention. W; m und:Nebon&Dam,mma-m panama-3mm ‘ Booth- mwm‘fwmm m. an. 9‘” ”1 PM”: new. Richlnnd Mfifiw :Mdmnm, Won and the-m m o!" tbs-county. Baton Twirlers Try ‘ Skill for Maiorettes Min! Kennewick dams have noticed “bulking along the sweets twirling o 'hm stick around. MMdeoubt mommmmungjorm mmmmmmmwmeh fifteen Juniorhishschooxmh one“ mung. mjm in their WWdetl-lcky twirling always add much to o school hand, memwmbethreechoacntromthe BMP. one with two under studies. theflnalselecflonotwmchunbe modetheflrstofnextveek. | The girls who are out .33 Goldie Punt, mum Jen-y lantuz'hnusy. Jun Ctrpenher. m. 31108 W. Danna. mummy, non rnie Mcßeynokb. virunn Smith. Rebeca M Arlene Anna, 0931 Wm“!!- muons hummus“ Ethel Ann Campbell, hug-30m 001:1 Ind Norm: Jenn swam. I Masters Says Kennewick Has California Beat ammunitmtm “M’mnnwnmmuu. Mngmu-m. Wmmmnngamm. mm but W m Muck m.mmnsd:“lm mumpantmmu-n Ommmhdm‘tcu'etonnwm facts. Yonwmnouoethstthepg wanmzxneppeaommm pm'cholournptrtmentuthhm mmwmm meter fem-Item 108 st 8 o'clock m them. Iva-mummy at anthem Irma; mwmwmmwwm. mummiesnmmm Inter wtthout batman,” musculonhrtgmmm‘ breath “Mm.th air. Kennewickumamgu meandtwinbegmmmm tom'- . IWMWM pan Albrecht celebs-me her fourth iWu'flhsp‘x-t’umem th. Mummy“ and vanadium";lei-vet!lamel WWW. Business Men to Inspect Facilities on the Columbia Basses from Promr and Kennewick to Travel Tuesday "at “My 3 achoolbm ma of M Men will come up WWwbelommbyabmlma “mm "‘4 “1011' sum. and mmamummnctm ”9° “11-t they an Ice. The men the “V". 50th u Wallula am .3 Mn.umu«themlnm whit-am bulky-Jab, After-octaguiebizstometanh and the train elenton. the may willlnspecttheuteotthemoaod mun. hm. when lunch will be lemd. Following this inspection 8. a. West. executlve vice W of the nil-ml Empire Wflannn a mason will tell the buunoumcn at them-WWW momma-manna the Militia for man and mm by ' :Imotxuim bum may “sued to pin the trip. and etch will be “commu- Mbyono'ormu'e invited cum. Former Kennewick Girl Weds California Man m“ Audrey 3mm. home demon-mum sum:- farther, P.&L.Oo..¢ndwnotsnow3t.- “and In Ynkim m a Kennewick Visitor wane-any. She reports that huh-marmawmm, M m the attended the W other 41mm.0mlJeun, maeuembenowum J.Pa'- “mm. mm, M at 0 o'clock 1n the at. Acne: chm. m m m ... them an «no. blue am 'l9: [the Ma. 3e:- mm mmmmmanum. 1'". m m: mm vrm nuke mnemunmm.m Mr. Pam b employed mg? .mmmny. - flann- mam-me:- m City Provide; Lot ' for Parking Cars r ”A fine titanium putting. u is bean”: m cm: urn-m In t read: tor we on Saturn: aunt at this week. The city purchued m , lab on Auburn street between Ken newick Avenue and Front my anthem elected end will put up addition-1 lights. AW o! cin der-cm be given the lots end then will .3 plenty oi upcoe for can. space” ancient to:- im mtely titty ears. I: the project is succauful and more space is required. the city allo owns the adjoining pair of lot: now ‘ih‘Tnee and mu tacinc Benton 'street. and this property can also be used for parking. Livestock Judging Team CWlPetes at Fair I mr. v. A. lhrestock Judging team competed m o.ooth “1430 Column County Fair lust. lulu -437. September 28. Fifteen schools were repmanm 1n the contest. Kennewick teem Mills of Neil Simmelmk. My Peterson and Glen mm. w tad of 2654 points and placed won: the schools. Neil was emu: hm: boy In the whole contest, m. in! a. ton! of 954 points. mu pho- Wum Neuaovointah m tut mm Kenn: City try-out. oun- hon unending who Judged ’8 elm-natal m Robert- 091 - “. Quanta mnar and Bob mm m Physic- Clus Studies Metric Measurement The m clu- hu beeh 1am “12391'9‘9' "I: metric mm at Wt. m Principles and matted use-o! mum :nd pf: pm sure has Mt up 'mmy‘mm. ml topic a: Does tn object W mhmemwmamuummd “I? Then a I. mum anon. sworn to the effect that Nod dual sink to c certain depth and inmun than bgtweeh the lumen Ind Mom of m: ocem. Flow sham it? x Cartoons Are Posted in School. Library 1" “crummy the trend or White Opinion up high school 11- mflmdfiythearmom m the three me. It is believed that. cartoonists reflect od ltcrlumncy mm turn but lottodoflththetomutlonotpub 11cm A: Jenn: «am In mm NO. 26