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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-12-12
SHARON COMMUNITY CLUB WINS TROPHY

PULLMAMN, Wash.-The Sharon
community Club, in Spokane County,
has been awarded the trophy cup Of
fered by the Women's League of the
State College to the best community
club in the state. This club has a
score of 637 out of possible 1000.
The Kennewick Community Club, In
Benton County, won second place.
The judges were Miss E. Belle
Alger, extension specialist in clothing
at the State College, and Misses Anna
Truedson, Puyallup, and Marie
Amundson, Sunnyside. They are stu
dents at the State College and have
been active in this type of club work.
The Sharon Community Club be-
gan in 1919 with the organization Of a
boys potato club. These clubs are
national in scope and are fostered by
the State College Extension Service
in Washington. Two years later a
girls cooking and canning club was
organized. Poultry and sewing clubs
were added in 1922 and pig club was
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-12-12

started in 1928.
Individual clubs had been exhibit
ing at fairs and making good profits
in their work. A community club was
organized in 1924, with Charles
Meenach as president. Besides the
regular meetings of the individual
clubs, community club meetings are
held monthly, with attendance rang.
ing from rs to 1873.
The club sent seventeen boys and
girls to the annual club camp at Pull.
man in June, where many first and
second place honors were won by the
delegation. A community fair was
held this fall with $57 awarded II
prizes.
Honors won by the Sharon Com
munity Club this year include state
championship in livestock judging, s
state championship in the sewing de
partment, senior state championship
in potato club work and first place
in horse judging at the Spokane Inter
state Fair.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-12-12
Manufacturing Census
Of Washington Desired

SEATTLE.-As an outcome Of a
meeting held under the auspices of
the industrial committee of the Cham
Der of Commerce, DR.. H. X. Benson,
head of the department of chemistry,
E. L. Weber and Harry Abel, it is an
nounced, have been named as a COM
mittee to investigate and report on
ways and means of obtaining an an
nual census of manufacturing in this
state. Clancy M. Lewis, secretary
of the Manufacturers Association Of
Washington, and John H. Mcintosh,
manager of the Federated Industries
of Washington, attended the meeting,
which was arranged to bring about
cooperation between the organizations
they represent and the chambers in
dustrial committee in the census
project.
All three organizations at the
present time collect industrial statis-
tics and the federal government takes
manufacturing census biennially,
but because the publication Of the
government figures is often long de-
layed official statistics that are up to
date are not obtainable.
The committee just appointed will
consider ways and means Of cooperat-
ing with the federal government to
the end that official figures shall be
made obtainable while they are still
fresh.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-12-12
Washington News

VANCOUVER, Wash. Flight
United States Army airplanes belong
Ing to the S21st Observation Squad.
non, Vancouver Barracks, recently
were marooned in an open field near
the town Of Skamania, forty miles
east of here on the Washington side
GA the Columbia River, where they
were obliged by the fog to make a
forced landing while returning from
Corvallis, Ore, to Vancouver. The
squadron flew to Corvallis to attend
the Oregon Agricultural College foot.
ball game. With the exception Of
one of the planes, which suffered a
broken propeller, none of the ma.
chimes were damaged. The planes
will be brought to Vancouver as soon
as weather permits.
ANACORTES. = Mrs. Ed Wilson
died recently from the effects Of burns
received the day before when she
started fire in the kitchen range
with kerosene, an explosion follow
ing. She was 80 years old.
CHEHALIS.-Little hope is ex-
pressed here for the recovery of Lo.
rem CARRIE, 6-year-old son of William
Garbe of West Chehalis, who was
wounded by the discharge of 30
calibre rifle held by Harold Belts, 8.
The bullet accidentally fired by the
slightly older boy, penetrated the
Gerbe lads right side and plunged
downward to the left hip. Police are
investigating.
SEATTLE.-Followin a telephone
report that deputies had seized 1000
cases Of liquor valued at 100000 at
Kenmore, Is miles north Of Seattle,
on Lake Washington, Is deputy sher-
ifs with three trucks, left immedi-
ately to bring the contraband here.
SPOKANE. = AS long.distance
swimmer and fancy diver Mrs Geo.
Noil, Spokane girl, has won the at
tention of swimming enthusiasts. She
holds records made at Loon Lake,
Hayden Lake and other resorts When
Lottie Mayer brought her mermaid
troop here, Mrs. Neil was called upon
to assist in the diving features. She
has won several silver trophies as the
result of her ability in the water.
SPOKANE. = A 15-day suspended
Jail sentence was given Edna Wink
Ter, and W. P. Wrinkle was discharged
on charge of vagrancy growing out
of their arrest recently. The case
against Ralph Smith, high school boy,
charged with disorderly conduct, was
continued, providing the case is not
handled by the juvenile court in the
meantime. 1t was charged by Officer
Bernard that the youth was found
early one morning in an automobile
in company with another boy and two
1 young girls.
Enthusiastically Northern Pa
cific coal train, coming down the Yak
ina Canyon, hurtled itself along the
roadway, II miles west of here, tear
wing up about thousand feet Of ties
and spilling five loaded cars along the
track. A wheel on the forward car
broke and before the train came to a
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-12-12
MRS. HARDING LEAVES ESTATE
OF HALF MILLION DOLLARS

MARION, Ohio.-The estate Of the
late Mrs. Florence King Harding,
which amounts to half million dol
lars, will go to the two grandchildren
of the former Presidents widow
Jeanne and George Nicely DeWolfe, Is
and IL respectively, in accordance
with the will filed for probate. The
bequest is to be held in trust for the
two grandchildren until they are %
years old. During the interim they
will receive only the income from the
estate. Substantial sums, aggregating
$4,000, were left to many relatives
and friends of the late President and
his widow. DR.. Carl w. Sawyer, Mrs.
Hardings physician, was left $4,000,
as were Vetallis H. King, her brother,
and his wife. Mrs George B. Chris
tian, Jr., wife of the former Presi-
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-12-12

stop enough coal and other material
were spilled to keep both wrecking
crews on the division busy nearly ten
hours. Ellensburg and Pasco wreck
ing trains responded. Other railway
employees along the line were called to
help. In the meantime transconti-
mental trains Nos. 1 and were routed
over the c., NJ. & st. P. line from
Lind to Easton. The wreck happened
in one of the worst places along the
line, where hills rise steeply from the
track. No one was hurt. At first it
was thought here that there had been
a slide at Hillside, station one mile
west of where the wreck occurred
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-12-12
Replica of Shakespeare
Home to House Exhibit

CHICAGO.--A comprehensive edu.
cational exhibit Of meat housed in
special building constructed In exact
duplication Of the dwelling in which
the immortal Shakespeare was born,
Is to be a new and unique feature at
the International Live Stock Expo.
sition, according to the National Live
Stock and Meat Board.
Finishing touches are now being
applied to this replica of the house
at Standardization, which occupies
one of the most prominent sites on
the exposition grounds. The novel
idea of reproducing the poets house
for this occasion is explained by the
fact that portion of the old birth
place was utilized as a meat market.
The exhibit building has been chris
tened "rhe Meat Shop"
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-12-12

The American Radio Association,
the national organization of listeners.
in, has forwarded letter to Postmas'
ter-General Harry S. New, requesting
that the Postoffice Department get rid
of the obsolete spark transmitting
equipment on the U. S. mail boat Pres.
ident, according to letter made pub
lie by Alfred M. Caddell, executive
secretary of the A. R. A. This is a
matter of vital concern to the radio
| industry.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-12-12

, in the United States.
He started cleaning up" the station
grounds in 1910 and in the years inter-
vening has transformed two acres
into such an attractive landscape spot
that thousands of overland travellers
have marveled at the place. Dish
makers garden grounds" became SO
much talked about that Louis W. Hill,
chairman of the Great Northern Rail-
way, recently had his private car set
out of the Oriental Limited en- route
to the Pacific Coast, and devoted an
afternoon to an official inspection Of
the place. Mr.. Hill congratulated the
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-12-12

/ gent, but was modestly informed that
1t was not meritorious deed since he
did it all because Of his personal love
flowers. The little park Is a riot OF
colors from early spring till fall
There are dozens Of white flower
boxes, graveled paths, rustic bridges
nd other effective touches which
make his rural railway station stand
ut so prominently in its unusual land.
cape setting.
Photos show views of the station
grounds and the man who made 1t
UGH a notable place Of floral and
landscape beauty.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-12-12

Is the ceiling of your cellar painted?
If you will cover the beams with wall
board and then apply two coats Of
battleship gray paint-or lighter
one If you prefer-dust from ashes,
coal and cement floor will not slit
into upper rooms. If cellar floor and
walls are painted, dust will be further
prevented and lighting improved. Out
line all corners in white, germs and
vermin do not find the painted cellar
attractive.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-12-12
ITO Patch
q Hole
or Build
a Homo"
Plaster
the Modern Way

Perfection" Plaster Wallboard is
simply the best Of Plaster In cas-
lily handled form. Use it for Walls
and Ceilings by mailing direct to
studding and rafters. The only
tools you neer are a hammer and
a saw, and 1t can be painted, cal
cimined, or papered.
Get sample and booklet from
your local dealer, or write to the
makers, Western Wallboard Co.,
$500 Ninth Avenue South, Seattle,
Washington.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-12-12
MRS HARDING LEAVES AN ESTATE
OF A HALF MILLION DOLLARS

dents secretary, received $1,000, and
Mrs. Malcolm Jennings, a Columbus
girlhood friend of Mrs. Harding, was
given $4,000. Mrs. Hazel Longshore
and Miss Louise King, nieces, each
wee left $4,000 besides securities.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-12-12

always drink some of Boldt's good
coffee when In Seattle.-adv.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1924-12-12

Bring home some Of Boldt's French
pastry from Seattle. adv.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-13
.Firemen and Oilers
ACTIVE NEW LOCAL FORMED
AMONG B. & o. MEN
Firemen and Oilers. Which Includes
Other Crafts Is Organized

Newark Labor circles were honor
ed last week by the presence Of Tim
othy Healy, President of the lnterna-
tional Brotherhood of Stationary
Firemen and Oilers. Mr.. Healy has
been prominent in Labor matters for
the past thirty years, and is an ora
tor of national reputation.
He has been appointed by Samuel
Gompers to attend the World Power
Conference which convenes in London
next month. This is the third time
his ability has been recognized, as
twice before he has been sent abroad
to represent Labor in international
conferences.
Mr.. Healy's mission to Newark was
to institute a Local of his craft
among the Baltimore & Ohio men at
this point, and of course he success
fully accomplished his purpose, and
the new body starts out under the
most flattering prospects.
Local No. 837 Firemen and Oilers,
was instituted at Fromholtz Hall last
Saturday, with a large charter list.
In addition to Firemen and Oilers,
several other crafts, including Sta
tionary Engineers, Watertenders in
roundhouse and shops, Storeroom
keepers and Foundry Laborers are in
cluded in the membership, and many
of the various crafts have already
signed the charter list.
Permanent organization was effect
ed by electing William H. Smith, SO
East Main street, president and John
Graft, secretary.
The new Local will meet on the
second and fourth Friday evenings OF
each month at Trades and Labor Hall
on West Main street.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-13
AFRAID TO TESTIFY

Harry Daugherty's refusal to ap-
pear before the Brookhart Wheeler
committee of the senate, to defend his
rule of the department of justice, was
no surprise to his friends nor to his
enemies.
From the moment when he and his
brother, Nal Daugherty, of the Mid
land National bank at Washington
Court House, Ohio, fled to cover be-
hind the federal courts, to protect the
secret of the deposits made by Harry
in Mails bank, this defiance of the
senate was anticipated. And the COM
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-13

mittee knew that while they might
drag out litigation in the. summer
term Of the courts of Ohio, they could
not hope to get final decision by the
supreme court this year. But the SEN
ate will appeal.
"You can't Jail a million dollar
thief for long," is an axiom of poll
ticians here, and now it is amended to
read "You can't Jail nor investigate a
million dollar thief or his cabinet
friends" Fall is not yet indicted, nor
was he finally cross-examined.
Daugherty is just as strongly protect
ed by the financial powers whose Sc
crets he holds.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-13
Law Is Keeping
Children From Stage

Philadelphia-Eleven stage acts
featuring children below the legal age
for employment have been withdrawn
as the result of a recent court deci-
sion in Pennsylvania. In this case
the State Department of Labor and
Industry, of which Royal Meeker is
secretary, prosecuted theatrical
manager who presented two children
in a so-called Singing, dancing and
educational act" for violation of the
child-labor law. A fine of 500 and
costs was imposed
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-13
Carpet and Rug Sale

John Carroll has just received from
an eastern company an immense stock
of carpets and rugs, which he was
able to buy at unusual prices, and in
another column he invites his friends
and the general public to call at his
big store on Hudson avenue and share
in his good luck. These are new first
class goods, this seasons latest pat
terms, and are selling at prices lower
than at any time during the past ten
years. Should you need anything in
this line, don't fail to visit Carroll's.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-13
Will Not be TriCked
By Company "Union''

Detroit, Mich.-At a mass meeting
of organized street car men, the pro-
posed company "union" of the muni-
cipal street car company was again
repudiated. 1t was believed at one
time that differences with the man.
agement would be adjusted. The lat
ter insisted that the men express their
choice on who shall represent them.
To this the union agreed if the bal
lots were counted in the city hall.
The management objected and the
unionists now declare that the man
agement wants to count the votes.
This has caused the latest split.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-13
ONE HATCHET BURIED

They do say that His Honor the
Mayor and Service Director Charlie
Taylor have went and made up, shak-
en- hands and smoked the peace pipe;
but it is rumored that the Mayor is
still hot on the trail of George Gear
hart and hopes to get his scalp and
nail his hide to the barn door before
he is through with him. Well, mebby
SO, and again mebby not.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-13
HERE THEY ARE
Continued From Page One)

this time gave no thought to the pa
tronage of the fair sex.
So remember, girls, and look for the
Union Shop Card when you go to
have your wavy tresses abbreviated
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-13
Congressman Morgan Returns

Congressman VIM. M. Morgan and
daughter Miss Martha, arrived home
from Washington Monday evening.
They made the trip by automobile
and will remain in Newark until con-
gress convenes in December.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-13
Grab EN- While You Can

Charley Bentz at the National
Woolen Mills store, is working over
time measuring up customers for the
"extra pants free" suit sale now in
progress, at prices as low as $26.50.
These special prices will continue for
but short time. The bell rings Mon
day, June %. Don't wait too long
edo it now"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-13
Central Ohio Planning Mill
Anything in Woodwork,

To avoid strikes and other difficult
ties, demand the Union Label on all
purchases. This is an easy, simple
way to strengthen ths unions.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-13
Town Topics

FREE-Extra Pants with each suit
offer ends Mon. June %, at Nation
al Woolen Mills. G. H. Bentz. II
North Side Square, Newark, Ohio.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-13
Children's Dance Revue

Mary Theresa Boomers Children's
Dance Revue for 1924 will be produc-
ed at the Auditorium Theatre on Mon
day and Tuesday evenings, June 16
and II, in addition Metros wonder
photoplay "The Outcast'', will also be
given.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-13
Ohio Power Stock

If you are looking for an absolute
ly safe and profitable investment you
cannot do better that take advantage
of the stock offered by the Ohio Pow
er Co. in the advertisement on anoth-
er page. The sale will close tomor-
row, Saturday, June IA. The time is
short, and if you are in the market
act promptly.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-13
Home For Vacation

Phil Vogelmeier, Jr., is home from
Notre Dame University to spend the
summer vacation with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Phil Vogelmeier, of
Hudson avenue.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-13
Visiting Relatives

Joe Stock, Jr., son of Joe Stock,
formerly of Newark but now with the
Lewisburg Stove Works, of Lewis
burg, Tennessee, is visiting his grand
mother, Mrs. Prior, of South Sixth
street, and other relatives.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-13

American ladies and gentlemen who
feel they can't get along without
Asiatics' company are at liberty to
go to Asia and live.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-13
Birth Announcement

A daughter, Carolyn Christine, was
born to Mr.. and Mrs. H. V. Kuppin-
ger, of Spring street, on Tuesday,
June 10.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-13
Birth Announcement

A son, Carl Joseph, was born t
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Walz, Monday
morning.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-06-13


TO THE
FAMILY
ANNOUNCEMENTS CARRIED THE COLUMNS
Evening star., 1924-06-05
"TAILTEANN" GAMES
OLDEST IN WORLD
By WALTER CAMP.

Few persons have read Of the tail
team" games, to be held in Dublin
in August, known anything about
their history or realize that they are
probably the oldest athletic events
in the world. One British author
dates them as far back as 1929 B. G.
The great hero of these games was
named Setana, but he was known bet
ter as the hound OF the cuchalain,
because of one of his exploits. 1t
seems that Setana was playing at
game similar TO hockey. when the
train of a feudal chieftain passed by
the field. The chieftain. admiring
Setana'S proweSS, invited him to join
his train. Setana refused, because
the game was not finished and he
wanted to finish it.
The tra6- moved on and presently
came to the castle of another feudal
baron, where it stopped. The chief
with his host when the company
was startled by the baying of the
hound which guarded the castle.
Suddenly the baying ceased
Rushing outside. they found Sc
tana, who had finished his game and
followed the chieftain, standing over
the body of the hound, which he had
slain with his bare hands. This de-
lighted everybody but the owner of
the dog. who proposed to put Sc
tana to death.
of his determination by offering to
guard the castle in the hounds place
until one of it's whelps grew up to
take his place. Thus he acquired
(Copyright, 194.)
Evening star., 1924-06-05
CAUGHT ON THE FLY

Singles by Judge and Ruel went to
waste in the second session of yes
terday'S game Pecks suicidal blow
put the pair of Nationals in favor
able scoring positions. but Prothro
popped to Rigncy and Bleuge famed.
Peek started a double play in the
first frame with one-hand grab of
Cobb's liner Haney was unable to
return to first ahead of Roger :
throw.
Temporary bIeacherS, erected in left
and center fields. to accommodate an
overflow crowd at Rec SoX-Tyscr
game here several weeks ago, are yet
in position. neceSSitating a two-baSe
ground rule on drives into them. The
Tigers got two doubles Of that kind
yesterday.
PrOthro made sparkling plays in
the third and fourth frames. In the
former he knocked down Haney's
terrific drive and recovered in time
to throw for an out. In the fourth
Doc came in speedily for Pratt'S slow
roller and nipped the runner with a
great hcaVe.
Evening star., 1924-06-05
MATTHEWS TO COST
GRIFF ANOTHER MAN

MILWAUKEE,. June J.0ieorge Fish
er. outfelder. who arrived here yester-
day ready to appear in the afternoon
in Milwaukee uniform, must report to
the Minneapolis club of the American
Association, according TO a message re-
ceived by Otto Borchert, president of the
local club. The orders were from K NJ.
Lands, base ball commissioner
Fisher was with the Minneapols club
earlier in the season. having been sent
there by the Washington American club
1t developed. according to Clark Grif-
fifth. that all clubs had not waived on
him and he was ordered returned by the
Minneapolis club when Carl East. for
whom Fisher was exchanged. jumped to
the outlaws.
President Borchert. after difficulties
with Wild Matthews fined and suspend
ed him, and later removed the suspen-
sion and ordered him to Washington.
According to the information here, all
clubs in the American League waived
on Fisher and he arrived here, only to
be ordered to Minneapolis.
1t now is expected that some other
player will be sent here by the Wash
ington management.
Evening star., 1924-06-05
1926 MEN SWIMMERS
IN OLYMPIC TRIALS

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, June 5.-One
hundred and twenty-five of the ma
tion's greatest swimmers are entered
in the final contests for places on the
United States Olympic swimming
team to be held here this afternoon.
Three events are on the program, the
1O0-meter free style for men; 1900
meter free style for men and the
mems diving contest. Swimmers fp-
ishing in first and second places in
the events will be chosen for the
team.
Women swimmers who will be
selected for the Olympic team will
hold their tryouts in New York later
in the week.
Some of the more prominent swim
mers entered in the finals here are
Johnny Weissmuller, Norman Ross.
Duke Kahanamoku, Sam kahana-
moku and "Stubby" Kruger.
Because of the large number of
swimmers entered in the 100-meter
swim, elimination trials were held
yesterday, and the field narrowed
down from thirty to eight. Those
qualified for the finals event are
Richard Howell, Northwestern Uni
versity; Wallace O'Connor, Venice,
Calf: John Hawkins, Princeton
John II. Ball. jr., Illinois A c.; r, H.
Hollenbeck, L. S. Navy; Horace Weir,
Germantown Boys Club, German
town, Pa; Harold W. Florence, Boys
Club, New York City, and Paul Mano-
witz of Northw estern University.