E-mail from Cheryl

Facts from the past gleaned from the Moses Lake Herald, Columbia Basin Herald and The Neppel Record by Cheryl (Driggs) Elkins:

From the Columbia Basin Herald on Feb. 28, 1952:

We'll do it, Inc. seeks odd jobs

We'll Do It, Inc., went into operation this week from Moses Lake High School. The organization, sponsored by the student council, says its members will take on any old or odd jobs, for a fee, just phone 190 and "We'll be there."

The new organization is a masculine counterpart of Baby Sitters, Inc., launched two weeks ago and already booking to capacity.

Dennis note: Great idea. Suggest high school student groups consider this avenue for making money.

Bus service stopped

The ES & M Transit System, which had operated a bus line connecting Moses Lake, Larson Air Force Base, Ephrata and Soap Lake for several months, discontinued operations Feb. 12, according to C.H. Winters, the operator.

Prayer service slated

The Presbyterian Women are sponsoring a world day of prayer at 2 p.m. Friday in the Presbyterian Church. The public is invited. A religious program will be given.

District VFW meeting

Members of the Veterans of Foreign War post and Auxiliary will drive to Grand Coulee Sunday to attend District 13 business meetings. Lunch will be served at noon. Nominations for new officers will be opened during the next regular post meeting here on March 7.

St. Patrick's dance

Plans are being completed for the Third Annual St. Patrick's Day Dance of the Rural Fire District. The party will be held on Saturday, March 15, in the Peninsula Clubhouse. Music will be by the Mad Hatters.

Festival Queen radio date set

Queen of the Columbia Basin Water Festival will be a television and radio guest star on the nation-wide broadcast of "Queen-for-a-Day" from Hollywood next May 16.

Jack Bailey, master of ceremonies for the Queen-for-a-Day radio and television , has confirmed the date for the appearance of the water festival queen according to Adrian Awan, festival director.

The queen will be flown to Hollywood following her selection on May 11. She will carry a gift of Washington apples and other products and will extend an invitation to the Queen-for-a-Day of May 16 to attend the water festival coronation ceremonies in the Tri-City area on May 22.

Firemen selling gun

A Winchester Model 94 repeating carbine will be sold March 15 during the rural fire department dance, Cal Walton announced this week. Walton is an office of the Cascade Valley Department, which is selling the gun, complete with shells, case and cleaning kit.

Hartline irrigation project possible

Hartline Irrigation Project listed as possible by Bureau of Reclamation. Pump lift of 300 feet from the Equalizing Reservoir could make water available for 13,450 dry acres.

Warden council talks cleanup campaign in city

A city-wide campaign was discussed recently by the Warden City Council. Marshal Ed Humphries asked the council to consider obtaining a new city dump because the present on is too close to town and may breed rats.

The council agreed to ask for suggestions. City purchase of commercial poisons was suggested. No dates for the project have been set.

Councilman J.L. Burgess asked city permission to shoot pigeons nesting in the roof of his lumber loft, and was asked to confer with Humphries.

A special meeting was called for Tuesday night to discuss terms for renting the present city hall building to the new Warden State Bank, as requested earlier by Ephrata attorney T.B. Southard reported the capital and surplus for the new bank has been paid in more than six months ago.

Ed Jeske appeared to ask about extension of city water lines to his addition. Mayor M.R. Schott asked Jeske if he would consider selling a private well near the addition. The matter was tabled until the special session.

Eagles to help foundation during March

March is being designated a period of tribute to the Eagles Memorial Foundation, President Louis Hockok of the local aerie said this week. The aerie will join with 2,000 other Eagle units in honoring the foundation, with the special motto, "Eagles Do Care."

Medical, dental and educational care and assistance to all children of Eagles who died during World War II or in Korea is provided by the foundation, Lauren Lambert said this week. Lambert has been asked to direct the local program during March. More than 1,300 children are in the foundation "family," he said.

First event will be a smelt feed on March 13 in the Eagles Hall. All friends of the Eagles will be welcomed. Serving will start at 6 p.m. Proceeds will go to the foundation, as an "Eagles Do Care" contribution.

Garbage collection begins

Compulsory garbage collection service begins March 1, with Jack Bracken holder of first collection contract.