M. H. Church
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- Apr 2, 1914The River That Could Be: Kennewick’s Bold Bid to Become a Port CityIn 1914, local leaders mobilized a massive delegation to Portland, betting that the new Celilo Canal would transform their dusty town into a major shipping hub.Kennewick, WA
- Apr 16, 1914The River That Wasn't: A Captain’s Quest to Put Kennewick on the MapCaptain Martin L. Volwiler isn’t just shipping strawberries; he’s filming them from a boat deck to prove that the Columbia River is worth knowing about.Kennewick, WA
- Aug 27, 1914The Grape Juice Boom in KennewickWhile San Francisco exporters try to drive a bargain, local demand for Concord grapes is surging thanks to a massive plant expansion.Kennewick, WA
- Oct 22, 1914The Grape Juice Coup of the 1914 FairA Kennewick producer saves the Democratic Party's booth at the Puyallup Valley Fair by rebranding his grape juice as the official 'Bryan's Beverage.'Puyallup, WA
- Jan 6, 1916Prohibition Sparks a Local Grape BoomWith Washington going dry, local juice producers struggle to keep up with the sudden surge in demand for non-alcoholic refreshments.Kennewick, WA
- Aug 3, 1916The Pioneer of Kennewick’s Grape Juice EmpireHow M.H. Church turned a home kitchen experiment into a national award-winning industry for Washington.Kennewick, WA
- Feb 1, 1917An Unheard-of Compliment for Port RecordsState auditors break from tradition to praise the Kennewick Port District's record-keeping, noting the commissioners serve without pay.Kennewick, WA
- Oct 18, 1917Accident at the N.P. DepotA local factory operator suffers serious injury while unloading grapes during the busy harvest season.Kennewick, WA