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“may, April 13, 1940 Licenses State or County Valuable Prizes Given Winners in Simple. Easy, Essay Contest “All of the electric range dealers W and Pacific Power 8; Light coups”? are sponsoring an electric 131189 essay contest in which a. to “ 1 of five $150.00 electric ranges, Ml" 31995 electric toasters, six teen SIO.OO and for $5.00 merchan disc orders are to be given away,” .nnounces Ralph Windser, sales su- W of Pacific Power 8; Light company; “The contest is very asy- Each contestant is asked to mite in no less than 50 and no mote than 100 words his answer to my statement: “I would like to m a, 1940 electric range be cause -————~'- ‘l‘he entries from this district, m includes Kennewick, Pasco, mute Bluffs. Richland. Wallula and malty, will be Judged by a Jury of Q industrial Expert Says .‘ Cities Must Do More Than Wistful ~Wishing In a talk before the Kiwanis club here Tuesday on “Industrial De yelopment," H. W. Derry, manager of Pacific POWer & Light company’s new industries department, declar ed that “wishful thinking” alone is not enough to attract neyv indus tries to a community. “Unless this wishful thinking can be transferred into effort,” he said, “little can be expected to result, as the niore progressive communities throughout the country have plans to attract these industries.” In this respect Mr. Derry pointed out that only a comparatively few communities will be successful in attracting big industries. These his industries. however, will require tle establishment of smaller “reed er" industries to supply their needs Ind services. It is here that the energetic community has its great utomortimity to bring diverslty m to its present economic picture. Citing the steady progress of the Olmrch Grape Juice company as a W example, Mr. Derry declar ed that every new industry must m from a small beginning and then cautioned his listeners not to overlook the pombllities inherent in a new business just because at first it may be small. The location of the Kennewick- Plsco district at the head of navi m m the Columbia and at the Mction of that river with the We was seen by Mr. Derry as an Element basis for probable indus trlal development of this area. He Exhibited charts and surveys to “10' that much of the nation’s Mulacturing is done in only a few of the nation’s 3070 counties—- and these are largely situated on nWearable streams, many at the head of navigation. In:‘l'ue industrial engineer reminded listeners that great stores of Mural resources existed just be- . No . MIND READING ._ is Necessary No mYStery about th v trade-in allow- Se car bargains. We make ::c” 3“"! . . . We recondition our cars peflectly - . - and SW' “'3 unuthenwetrimprlces to the lowest possible margins. You needn‘t be second-sighted to recognize the savings 0‘“ close :‘MOSt service prices mean. Savings such as we aflord are cad]! l’llarent. Try our expert, but low price servicing just once- E.E.smlTll manna». - .Kamswm: -. 39341) PASCO . - . lame “ft/"69: - ‘ U V F I SHERMAN three prominent people from this area: Mrs. E. C. Tweet, Kennewick; Mrs. Walter Oberst and Mrs. Grant StMgham, iPasco. These judges will determine the winners of one of the electric roast ers, one of the SIO.OO and three of 'the $5.00 prizes. The winning en tries from this district will then compete against the winning en tries from the other districts serv ed by Pacific Power 8; Light Com pany. The judges of the finals, who will select the winners of the five electric ranges, will be Mrs. C. W. Wan, president of the Oregon Par ent-Teacher's Association; Miss Elizabeth Prior, principal, Yakima Junior College; and a member of the staff of Whitman College. “All electric range dealers and Iyond the Kennewick-Pasco district and declared it not inconceivable that these raw materials might be brought here to be processed for shipment to the world’s markets. The area. he ponted out, enjoys fine railroad service in addition to its cheap river transportation. In connection with development of new industries, Mr. Derry called attention to the establishment on lthe Snake river near the confluence of the Columbia of the Steel Con |struction company plant last No vember. “In my opinion,” he de- Iclared, “it is the beginning of a -type of manufacturing of which you will see more and more.” Paying tribute to Kennewick’s = place in the canning industry, Mr. ; Derry implied that the future in ; dustrial development of the area ; likely will coincide with discovery 7 of more new uses for present sur ‘ plus and waste agricultural prod . ucts. He predicted that “some day, someone will make a great deal of money by finding new uses” for the . large amounts of wheat straw that 5 seem to be available in the Colum , bia river area. i The “planning” for the great inorthwest has been done already by some 40 states, federal and pri tvate planning agencies, Mr. Derry ‘said, but there is little being done 'with the plans. That last necessary impetus. the “doing something," he ,left with his listeners as the job 'of the community’s ‘civic leader ship. Many Lambs Are Sold By Benton City Man’ BENTON CITY—I. M. Hartman last week sold four hundred ewes and five hundred lambs to Mr. Schai'er at Eureka. Schafer took delivery of the sheep Monday morn ing and started trailing the sheep to Eureka. Bill Rogers, who has worked several years for Hartman is helping on the trail. The Benton City Masonic lodge will be hosts Thursday evening to the Lower Yakima Valley Masonic study club. Erwin Black of Ken newick will give the paper. This will be the last meeting of the club of the year. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Everett of Yakima were Saturday night and Sunday guests of Mrs. Everett’s par ents, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Giles. Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Knowles were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Conley in Selah Sunday aft ernoon, accompanied by the Con leys. They went to Rosa Dam. Bert Hahe of Wapato moved his hay baler here Monday to the A. E. Scott ranch. 'l'ne hay is being moved out by trucks. Mrs. Harry Smith left Monday for her home at Valley City, No. Dak., after a five weeks’ visit with her daughter, Miss Vera Smith, grade our office now haVe entry forms." says Mr. Windser. “You are urged to pick up yours at once and start on your statement. The entry form contains complete details about the contest and many of the facts about electric ranges you will need. Oth er facts may be secured from the dealer giving you your entry iorm. The contest is open to any one serv ed by Pacific Power & Light Com pany except employees and their families of cooperating dealers and goinpany. The contest closes May Firms participating in the con test are: Washington Hdw. 00., Durocher Furniture Store. Ray mond’s, Kennewick; Lee-Perry 00., Pasco Hdw. 00., Appliance Shop and Gamble Store, Pasco. school instructor. Mrs. Smith will visit relatives in Montana enroute to her home. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Henson of Horse Heaven were Sunday guests at the Ralph Anderson home. Mrs. L. R. Giles entertained the Highland Ladies Five Hundred club Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Marion Warner held high honors and Mrs. Grady Wilson low. Mrs, Warner will be hostess: at the April 25 meeting. w. A. De Good {vas 9. Yakima business visitor Wednesday. _ B-_C-_D¢lo9!s Neithmr The Benton City baseball team defeated the Hanford-White Bluffs team 2 to 1 at a Inn-conference game played 'Sunday on the local diamond. Mrs. C. W. Geiszler, Mrs. Henry Parnell and Mrs. Eva Hazard were .Pafspo visitprgFridgy. _ Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hartman! returned Sunday evening from a week-end visit at St. John with Mrs. Hartman’s relatives. J. E. Druen of Kiona left Mon day evening for Sunnyside and on Tuesday accompanied his daugh ter, Mrs. Fern Crain to Portland. Laurence Cross of Cabin Creek was a‘ Sunday visitor at the Henry Carver home. Mrs. Carver retum -3% home with him for a few days’. , t. Mrs. Bess Bammer of Oilmont, Montana came Monday for a. two weeks’ visit at the home of her fa ther, R. R. Cox. Local grange members attending Pomona grange Saturday at Han ford were Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Hart man, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Morgan, Mrs. Rolf Anderson, "Mrs. Ed Jacob son and Charles Johanson. ASK" us FOR YOUR CONTEST [ENTRY "FORM ...and-when you're in our office, be sure to see the new V u‘fi 0 Here is one. of the most beautiful ranges Hotpoint has ever produced. It is equipped with three of the new S-heat Calrod units and a very use ful 6-quart Thrift Cooker. It has an oversize, all-purpose oven. Three large utility drawers ofier handy. needed storage space. Finished in triple-coat white porcelain enamel. Working surface is stain resistant. New cooking top lamp and condiment jars are added conveniences. Buy on Convenient Terms PACIFIC Powea 8. LIGHT COMPANY Always at Your Service THE KENNEWICK (WASH) COURIER-REPORTER E Nels Burkhart Returns Home From Hospital WESTERN HORSE HEAVEN— Nels Burkhart returned home last week from the Pasco hospital where he was recently operated on for ap pendicitis. He is getting along very well. but should not be around much yet for a few weeks. Beverly Schmidt of Seattle. who is visiting at the home of her fa ther, Barney Schmidt. left Sunday for Yakima, where she will visit friends and relatives. Mrs. Hugh Bell and daughter. Janet and Geneva Travis were the guests Friday of Mrs. Hans Smith in Presser. Mrs. Chester Anderson and daughters. Loretta, and Mrs. Ray mond Anderson were callers at the Louis 'l‘yacke home Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Tyacke and daughter and Mrs. Guy vais were business visitors in Yakima Tuesday of last week. They called at the Louis Pierce and Charles Tgacke homes. _ _ _ 'Tne all-day quilting party scheduled for this week at the home of Mrs. Sophla Cooper, has been postponed until Wednesday of next week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Anderson and Mrs. Guy Travis attended the spring concert given by the pupils of the Prosser schools Friday eve ning at the high school auditorium. the high school band. orchestra. chorus and glee club. as well as the first and third grades of River view taking part. . WIN AMARVELOS $15099 ELECTRIC RANGE or one of 72 other valuable prizes in BIG, EASY CONTEST ' - ' x- x- x _ PRIZES Include: 5 ”5.09 Electrlc Ranges, 12 ‘19.“ Electrlc Roasters and 56 Merchandlse Orders Worth “3600.2! See any of these electric range dealers ' ' KENNEWICK: PASCO: Washington HardwareG' Furniture Co. Lee-Perry C 0" Pace Hardware Co. Duroscher Furniture Store The Appliance Shop Raymond’s Gamble Store . or PACIFIC POWER & llGH‘I’ COMPANY 5 Always at Your Service Large supply of best quahtv tackle at a SAVING...... Attend School Concert Enter NOW! momma To BUY! D How would you like a $150.00 electric range .. . a $19.95 electric roaster or SIO.OO or even $5.00 worth of any mer— chandise you care to select? So go right now .to any dealer in electric ranges or to your nearest Pacific Power & Light Company oflice. Ask for omcial contest entry form, which contains full instruc tions and details. Inspect the gleaming 1940 electric ranges on display. Note all their wonderful new features. Then in no less than 50 and no more than 100 words, complete the statement: “I would like to owil a new 1940 electric range be cause . . . .” Return your filled-in entry form in person to the dealer or Pacific Power 8: Light Company ofiice where you secured it by close of business, May 31, 1940. That’s all there is to do. Don’t delay another minute. Get your entry form and enter contest now! Delegates Attend Hi-Y Conference on Coast HIGHLANDS Donald Larkin and Harold Pbraker. who were chosen delegates to the Third Dis trict Northwest Hi-Y Congress at Big Four Inn “Alps of America." a miles east of Everett. left Friday morning and returned Sunday eve ning. The boys report some very interesting sights, especially the glaciers. There were 75 delegates present from Idaho. Oregon and Washington. Mrs. Wallace Preston and Mrs. Henry Jacobs entertained at a shower on Wednesday afternoon for Mrs. Henry Klum. There were 20 guests present. Mrs. Thomas Knight and Infant son were brought home Sunday. -32 W pane 0.1-5 Mrs. Ted Watkins was hostess to the Highland Bridge club at a des sert luncheon 'lhursday. anr tables were in play. Guests were Mrs. Tony Layer. Mrs. Orin Bein hart. Mrs. Fred Glles and Mrs. Pete Erickson. Honors went to Mrs. Wal lace Preston. Mrs. N. L. m: and Mrs. Matilda Slmsen. Guest prime went to Mrs. Tony Mayer. Mem bers gave a shower for Mrs. E. J. Bnmd. whose home was destroyed by fire. 4117 articles were handmade. 'Mrs. Edwin mndbarger' SIRE—c. Decker and Leroy plcnicked sud sighed up the Yakima. River Sun y. Miss Lois Bennet has the measles this week. Mrs. Pbmest Gregg became in while visiting her daughter and has remained in Yakima tor the present. Western Auto Supply OLAV I. OTHEIM, Authorized Dealer Owens Girl Improves From Accident Injury Shirley Jean Owens. the four yeu- old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Owens. 1; recoveflnz nicely from her accident of Saturday eve ning. Getting any from her mother. the little zit-l Med mm the street andtntoaeudflvenbyßobßeu of Kennewick. Although one was unconscious for some noun end suffered may cut: sud bruises. the young lady I: W raptdly at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Simmeiink. Mr. and Mrs. M. Simmelink and may. Neil and fled Simmelink and Mrs. Budd Lax-kin wen Sunny visitors at the Elmer Amon home in Pasco. Roscoe Richmond is driving a new Nah at. Mrs. W Anderson. mother ofurs.J.w.Root.umkln¢anex tended visit with her dimmer. Mrs. Andeuon is n pioneer sealant of Western Home Heaven. While on his route of oenm uku- Wednesday morning. fire des troyed the on: 01’ Anon router mmemmm. Roscoe Richmond and his house guests, Shirley Bunny and Gene Pruitt wen My mum: at. the T 99! 292 nm inOElm_ Kit Gitiord was t Horse Haven business visitor Saturday. mememwiumoetm mammary-mu. Elmer Amon. Jim nine:- and WWI-Mmsatumym omnmmmmmm may has been seriously :1: with ONE ’1022 AND THREE ‘s°_° M ERCHANDISE PRIZES ‘ set aside for Pasco, Kennewick, White Blufl's, Wallula, Richland and vicinity! One of the electric roosters will also he awarded to some lucky resident of this territory. And this isn’t all. Any winner of a roaster or merchandise priae olso hes the opportunity of win ning one of the 8150.00 electric ranges! Enter contest nowl Any person to eligible to enter coated who is served by Poetic Power 6 Light Company end who is not an employee of a eooperetlag dealer or Penile Power I Light Company or a center of an euplone‘e lastly. cane-mm flu and pneumonia. He is improv ing slowly. Gilbert Clodfelter. Mr. and Mrs. M. V. Heberlein. Mr. and Mrs. M. Simmelink and family attended Po mona grange at Hanford Saturday. A new brick dwelling is being constructed on the Harry Owens Horse Heaven ranch two miles NW of their present dwelling. The home will have a full basement with at least five rooms. Mrs. R. E. Larkin. who has been ill. is under the doctor's care {or x rays and special diet. Bill Kramer left Friday momlng with a group oi high school students and Miss Tonsi'eldt for Pull man. where they will spend the week-end as guests of the college. Min Barbara Owens has been ill and it is feared she is a victim of the measles. Other Horse Heaven youngsters. who contracted the disease are improving and some are able to attend school again. Mrs. It. w. Withers and Mrs. W. 8. Green Visited lan. 0. a. Dalian hour at the Pasco hospital non day evening. Mr. and Mrs. Verne Miter mov ed into the Rasmussen house last Television receivers are to be told by a. department stone 1:: Tokyo. It as reported that many people have made their homes in the cm: caves in the suburbs of Parts. Unearthed by e Royal Engineer trench dine: on the nut Gout o! End-ad. a vase he; been Identified as e Bron-e Ace venue about 8.000 you: old. When you visit on electric range display, you'll find that electric cooking is: I. I“? 8. m I. COOL O. was 5. mm C. ”All 1. MN I. LAM-SAVING 9. WM.“ 'O. NIAL‘I'IIWI. 3