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Shelton Mason County Journal
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March 13, 1947     Shelton Mason County Journal
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Page 2 Ready.Mix Concrete Gives You Fuss,free, Muss less Concrete-]ng WE DO THE MIXING m and deliver your concrete order on the job, ready to pour. It's the time, labor a.nd mbn- ey saving way to et the work done. Our file of available contractors' names is at your service too. 3 Shelton Couples Return From South Shelton's contingent in the Phoenix winter colony was reduced by a half-dozen head last week with the return of Mr. and Mrs. George Ashbaugh, Mr. and Mrs. Vin Connolly and Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Cole to their Shelton homes after varying vacation stays in the Arizona metropolis. The three Shelton couples all returned 4ere .eparately. Mr. and Mrs. Cole had been in the South longest, while Mr. and Mrs, Ash- haugh and Mr.-.mtd Mrs. Connolly stayed about three weeks. All concurred in reports of in- tense building activity in Phoenix and other Arizona winter resort spots, describing Phoenix actually as undergoing a boom in that re- spect. The New York Giants of the :Na- tional League, using Pi,oenix as their spring training leadquarters, provided some of the highlights in entertainment for the Sheltonians inclined to enjoy the Sports, and they became acquainted quite Well with some of the ball players who lived in adjoining apartments or courts.  Mr. Ashbaugh, a golf addict, en- Joyed several rounds on the links with members of the big league club, he related, SON" FOR KNEELANDS A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kneeland Monday, March 10, in the hospital. 6 On This Our Sixth Anniversary As Part of Shelton's Business Life ... We wish to take this opportunity to exvress our sincere appreciation to theresidents of this community for the wonderful manner in which you have patronized our store and made 'these Six years so highly pleasant and successful for us, Six years.ago we opened a general hardware supply store at Falrrnont and Olympic highway in which' Mrs. Roush and I worked alternately while I hefd my Job at the mill. Your generous patronage has enabled us in he ens0ing six years to Impr0ve and expand our line of supplies and services .to the point where we now are able to offer a com- plete hardware, plumbing and fishing tackle line and gen- eral building supplies. We pledge on this Sixth birthday of ours to continue every effort to justify the "trust and confidence you have placed in us by con- stantly striving to improve our services to you. liery sincerely, r: and Mrs. James RouSh Hillcrest Hardware SB'ELTON-MASON COUNTY JOURNAL SHELTON.I00SON JOURNAL Published every Thursday morning Member of Washington Ne__w_Bpaper Publishers' kssociation and National Editorial Association Entered as econd-e/as matter at the postoffice at SheJton. Wash]n-ton WILFORD 3ESSUP and WILLIAM M. DICKIE, Publishers Bessie Belch, Business Manager Subscription Rates: $2.50 per year in advance: 6 months $1.50: nutlde Mason County $2.75: qw,v, vf ,ip,, ,,€, v, ,v v. ,,o. v ,4r ,¢,v, v,,w v v v v . ,,rp Harstine Island School election was tile big" topic of the day over the week end with 58 votes being cast and M. L. Fess- ler going in on a landslide of 40 votes. Mrs. Altha Page received 17 and C. W. Strenckenback one vote. Mrs. George Waite and baby daughter are staying with .her par- ents, Mr. and M,rs. 5. Paul Smith. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Robinson of Puyallup were out Sunday and got their piano that th'ey have had stored at the Ed Wilson home. There was quite an accident at the ferry landihg Monday when Ed Wilson crashed into the Island school bus. No one was hurt but the ears were in bad shape. Mr. Wilson's brakes failed him. 'The Harstine ferry will be off the t:uu two days next week, March 11-12, so please remember the date. Mrs. Zelda Streckenback and daughter, Wills Ann, spent tim week end in Seattle on business. Mr. and Mrs..Ted V. ,Hile and Teddy and Freddy have moved to Hoquiam to make their ltome where Mr. Hile has work. They are spending a few days at the Albert Otterstad l, ome in Aberdeen until they get settled. Mr, and Mrs. Earl Harriman accompanied them down Sunday. Thor Johnson arrived home from the hospital Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs, Andrew Dariielson of Allyn spent Sunday visiting An- drew Jahnson. County Nurse Mrs. Smith visited our school Monday morning. Mrs. Earl Harrinmn has been on Belfair The Red Cross drive has been in full force around Belfair this past week. Mrs, D. S. Edmiston was chairman for this district this year. Her assistants were Mesdames George Shackleford Gus Wetland, Ervin Crosby, L. It. Cady, Jr., Cecil Clark, Win. Lau- draw, J. F. Hoffman. Rudolpll Sundstrom and D. M. Crosswhite. If any one was missed they may call Mrs. George Shackleford at Belfair 255. 1 Mrs. Lucy Foster is confined to her bed. We hope for a speedy recover. Mrs. Albert Glencross, Sr., of Seattle; spent Thursday with her daughter lrs. Garlon Crosswhite. Mrs. Harold Heming a31d chil- dren spent the week end with Mrs. Stanley Wicks of Annapolis. Mr, and Mrs. C. A. BarnharL, of Nampa, Ida:, have been house- guests at the Ray Moore and Mrs. G. Millet' home this week. Mrs. C. A. Barnhart is a cousin of Mrs. Moore. and a niece of Mrs. Miller. Mr. and ,Mrs. Ray Moore and sons, Mrs. G. Miller and Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Barnhart. of Nampa, Ida., were guests at the Bert Shin- Icy home in Bremerton on Sunday. The occasion was a fimily reun- ion of the four families. Mr. and Mrs. Les Floden and Mr. Gordon Willard of Bremer- ton, attended the improvement meeting at Belfair last Friday night ," Walter WocdriclL Walter Eddy and Rob Bead, Sr., attended the senate at Olytpia on Wednesday. the sick list this last' week with They had the good fortune to the stomach flu that llas been go- chat with the governor for about ing around. She is better ,low. 20 nlinutes. Mrs. Mary Chapman and son, z Jess Niely had the misfortune PhitIip, of Tacoma liave been out to have a thumb partially taken to their Island home over the off in an accident while using a week end. ,buz saw recently. The Harstine Women's Club' m e e t s this Thursday afternoon wttiz Mrs. Pauline Archer. Lewis Resigns Civil. Service Chairmmmhlp Attorney Charles R. Lewis com- pleted his separation from Official activities in connection with Shel- tows munici)al government this week when he submitted his resig- nation as a member of the city's civil Service commission. The com- missioners will consider a success- or to the group which numbers as other members L. D. Hack, chair- man. and E. H Faubcrt. The business men of Bolfair at- tended at a dinner at the Oyster House on Friday evOfing. There were 18 men present, some from Olympia, Shelton and Bremerton. A very good time was reported by those present. The Improvement and Port com- missioners held a joint meeting at tlie Belfair school Friday night with Mr. W. M. Newkirk presid- ing. Mrs. Elena Albert was intro- duced and sang one verse of "Star Spangled Banner." Mr. Newkirk then introduced the guests on the stage, Mr. Rathburn: state park engineer of Olympia, the Mason county commissioners, Herb Dick- inson, Roy Carr and ; yle O'Dell who in turn spoke a few words of, entouragement to the club in regard' to the extension of the state park. Mr. Woodrich', our BeN ¢air promoter, was introhtcd. He has given ranch of hs time for the club and made numerous trips to the state house to contact men in high positions in regard to the State Land Sale Scheduled April 1 St',re l.i(le hind.,:; and other lanls over $2500 will be hold at a lmblic auction on Tue:day. April I, in front of the rnam el/tral]ve to the Collnty ('Oll]'t]lOll*h '. ace()l'dblg Lo au allllOlll('elnolll by Otto A. Cm;e. conlnlisslouer o[ pllblic l'tn(ts fol' the tate of Vasbinton. ............................ its claim of national passenger ear sales leadership in 11 out of the par 12 tn'odncti(m yt':u', accord- ing to T. lI, Koaiing, general :ales manage]" of tiffs largest General Motors division. \\;Vith linal reports t,'d)ulatdd Murch 1. includig (:'w md truck registrations, Chew'okt iota led 506,219. a fiKHre that is 2.928 tlllit2 (I'ciltoI' than ill y otlwr lll:l]{e in tlw industry. I,:cating s:ud. Pas- eno-ev ctu'; accounted for :',2[)'.'G01 units: trucks for 171,618. i00iL00,ch 13 Thursday, ), NO EXTRA FE EXTRA PASS N Phone ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS ALDERCROFT, NURSERY WIIbert Catto All salc,q of state lands are n]a¢le .¢lllbj0(',t to the reservation.q of oils, gases, colt], oI'es, nlinel'als alld fos- sils, Also lle purchase of thc• land eontaininK timher or other valuable nmterials is proifibited by law from cutting or removinK may such timber or materials withont fiyst obtaining consent of the pub- lic lands commissioner, ttntil the ftfll amount Ires been puid and tim deed issued. Chevrolet Once More Leads Registrations Detroit, March 3. --- Continulng its war-interrupted record of an- ntml automotive sales leadership, Chevrolet in 19,16 led all other nmkes in U S. automotive regis- tration, it was shown here today by the complete tabulation for the entire nation for' the full year of 1946. This record, which includes both passenger ear and truck reg- ie, trations, gives Chevrolet; an im- partial rating upon which to base ..  ........ --=_Walker Park lhone 591-W SHiP YOUR FgE00Gll BY BOAT i Mar "' Margie's l FAST FREIGHT SERVICE WITH DOOR DELIVERY IN SHELTON : Seattle Freight should be routed via Str: Indimt,- Fei Tacoma Freight wP. ,tr. Skookum Chief MilwaUk  No. 2 Time Schedule as follows: Leaves Tacoma daily, except Sunday at 5 p. m, Olympia ann Shelton (formerly Hein FIRST Open Eveni00 Arrives Shelton daily, except Sunday ' Offerin ,DELI "" CLARENCE CARLANDER, President .,. .- g V. PUGET sour00 FREIGHT ....... ..... .., 10E CREAM--CA5 HUNTING AND F ELD OIL PRODI Lilly's - .SWEET PEA tew and Rare Varieties _.per pkg. NASTURTIUM Tall or Dwarf l-Lb, Packages 40¢ SETS lb. 15¢ 0NIN PLANTS extension of the park. Mr. Sim- S NO PLACE White or Yellow mons, our.fire chief gave a. brief " E THERE' 00b000000ches005¢p :He said the department lind m- --O 'FRIGHT [NCREAS report for the fire department. [ swered 20 fire calls and had saved LIKE HOME! Seed tatoes /2A Netted Gem and Gold Coin also ,said any one desiring to jo'in • , r " the Belfair fire department was '  Earliest of All welcome. Mr. Earl, of the South ed or White Earl Rose t¢itsap Chamber of Commerce, and e;;_rbank and Irish Yobbl;r i Mi'. Les Folden and Mr. Gordon e ![ " Willard 'of Bremerton were then nDCERy DEPARTMEN" introduced. The port commission- + E. ers gave a report of their work {That goesfor Fords rvlcet fO@ they plan in the near future to , / f $nfl6HTnAT£  \\; build a boat haven on the north ' miles from Belfair. At this time =,,, Mrs, Albert acc0mpanied by Mrs. s :'    , " Floyd Shuer at the piano sang *;h t;n thg then adjourned tO meet in • April. Everpone seemed enthUsed For ny For ,i, you'll, ave e a surance but ttd goiflgtto tare a 10t of cooperation of all the commuity of a good job, done r t for 4 impor t reasOnS: to put this project across. So lets, pull together for the bene- fit of Belfa!r. t[ PAl ' SE tS  ! , ', I Factory-Trained Meehani¢s; ' -, ,, s cosn i Pickerintz it ' fl'"" Mr, and Mrs. Ted Hile, wire ,. 2 ,ordi:.toved.e|hod$ ,_ .: . " ' ...... have been living' at the' Earl Har- rlman home, moved to Hoquiam ast weak. . 3 Speci , Ford Equipment. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Page spent .. , = = I . TacOma on bUstiaess, Mrs. Ellen Auseth of Agate Oenumeror¢i:, hy freight' rates are going up passed away last Sunday after ,i!.'  an extended.illness Mrs. AUseth wa the motheP 6fMartln Aqseth W and MrS. LeRoy Fuller of, Pick- . ' ering. Sympathy is extended to I And you'll get thisconvenient ' - :, ! + ' both families. :Sli: T farm. Sutlday Am°sBabe°ckreturnedh°mel"extra"--immediat'eserviceon'llllV'el'E and after visiting spending relatives the winter and in Iowa looking after the home i all jobs! Drive in 'for Genuine I. ' ,g: |' Since 1939, railroad employes have hav, e been so little and so 100,000 produ . y p y Mr. and Mrs. Peterson [, Ford Service. We're sureyoull lie late as that in the price of railroad big taxes-- taxes which are Spent no spent three days last week in Ta- . had three genera) pay raises totailng 52 A0 , arid the prices f fuel, ms- transportation, only for public chools, public heaith, coma with Mrs. Lucille Wright ,crisis and supplieahfiwrisen 616/10 . . and police and fire protection, but anc] children. . , We are glad to have Mr. and HoW important are healthy rail, even for highways, airways, airp0rts yrs, Lantz Wiss back among us after their two months in the t tr  and roland waterways But when the wa etIed in 1945, roads to a prosperous coz n U. " " East v isittng their son, it. com. the railroads were.still hauling ffijght Don Wis, at' Norfolk, Vir. The 0nly when the railroads are fman- Railroads are America's lifeline-- parents-M-law of their daughter, wo,,on, o=.o00 ,,,o D|Ag|i ,ower,atratesn°higher'andinsom°caseSthan when the war began, c,aliyhealtlw cantheyprovlde&ho keeping goods flowlng ara0ng the 48 Wi, me during their absence SEE YOUR FOR D new equipment, improved road beds, states day and night in all weather, and haVe now returned to their Without increased revenues, railraads and better terminal facilities heeded o , home in Colorado. could not meet these costs and also for still better service to you. They can continue to do tlfis only if eW Lights Do Tricks , ' provide improvements in eqUipment • . there is  reasonable balance between At County Courthouse and facilltles--improvementstllat ar The defense of the nation depends income and outgo. Like yourself, the Now we hve 'era and now we essential for the low-cost freight ad upon the continuance of the efficient railroads must make ends meet! i don't. The lights at the court- house, we mean. Money was ap- passenger services whicli are neCesSary tnsportation which served the ha- proprlated, the workers arrived to America's high standard of living, fon so well in the last war. We e publishing this and other ad. ended Mondaythe installatiOnfor a new lightingWaS complet-sys. vertisements to talk with you at firs tern in the courthouse. Under these cireunmtarice--ahd a l" The railroads are among the largest hand about matters which are impor- lverythingThey Were turned on and wham!was, dark, The trans- Al HUeF y M@t@ I uummmii most a year after tile last major wage employers of labor. They buy over tacit to 0verybody, fot'mer tbrosS the street from the courthouse was not heavy enough increase tim Interstate" Commerce ' to carry th additional amount of Commission recently approved an voltage and "blew a ftlse.' Now there ai'e no new lights, or even Aufllorized Ford Agency average inerease in freight rates of old ones in the courthouse. . Fifth,and Railroad Ave.- Shelton- Phone Ot %(e  mas:m Amrt a 2, daughter .was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Steinberg Tuesday, )0 WEST ADAMS s'rREF.T • CHICAGO $. |LLINO|S March 11, at the Shelton hospital ....