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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-07-25
PASSION PLAY OPENS JULY rs
Review of the Story

Nineteen colorful scenes, covering
every aspect Of ancient Judean life and
presented on gigantic scale in keep
ing with the magnitude Of the plays
| theme, constitute each presentation OF
the great All-English production of the
Passion Play. sponsored by the Associ-
ated Students of the University of
Washington at the University Pavilion,
July 26 to August 3.
Authentic in every detail of archi-
lecture, costume and manner, the
scenes picture every eyentful happen
ing in the dramatic last week Of the
Christus' life.
The opening scene shows the color
fully garbed multitude standing in awe
near the gates to the city OF
Jerusalem, exclaiming over the tales of
great power, personality and magical
doings that have preceded the Christus
on his way to the ancient city. With
the entrance Of the Christus the crowd
breaks out in jubilant greeting, sing
ing the great praise hymn Of 1.-THE
Palms, written by the great French
lyric artist, Jean-Baptiste Faure.
AS the established priests OF ancient
Judea gather to question the rights Of
the intervening Christus we see the
scene shift into the house Of Caiaphas,
the High Priest The interior here is
colorful, bizarre to the eyes, but faith
full in every detail to the architecture
of the period 1t represents.
Then through two more interior
scenes the play progresses, until prob
ably the most dramatic and meaning
full scene in the entire play-that of
the Last Supports given This great
scene is a duplicate in color and in
tensity of feeling OF the famous paint
ing by Da Vinci that has made 1t
known in every household.
The scene on the Mount OF Olives,
where the Christus gives his last mes
sages to his sorrowing and sleepy
disciples gives way in intensity to the
trial OF the Christus In the judgment
halls Of the Sanhedrin Of the Pontius
PLATE, Roman governor of the province
Following the tragic Judgment
scenes come the moving. dramatic
scenes on the Mount of Calvary where
the crucifixion of the Christus is por-
trayed. Probably no more dramatic
scene in all the theatre can compare
in intensity or depth OF feeling with
this scene that has been the subject Of
painters, poets and musicians since
time immemorial.
The closing scenes Of the play turn
to tableau to represent the final action.
There is the famous sepulchre scene
and then the visit to the tomb with the
resurrection and the Alteration Of
Mary Magdalene These are followed
by the moving portrayal of the Pro-
cessional of the Angels. and ale
Liveth", both tableau OF the highest
artistic merit and emotional appeal.
AS they in words end the action Of
the Play, the massed chorus OF 500
voices takes up one OF the most Joyful
hymns known to man. that Of the
Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's
Messiah, and with that message echo
Ing through the huge hall, the great
play ends.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-07-25
MAURY NEWS NOTES

There were no church services ut
Maury Sunday, owing to Mr.. Peterson
being unable to come. but regular
services will be held next week.
Sunday evening. the regular mis-
sionary meeting will be held. Some
missionaries from Alaska are coming
to speak. and II promises to be very
interesting. Everyone is urged to come
out.
Miss Lillian Larsen and Martha
Jensen returned home last week from
Bellingham where they have been
attending summer school.
Ruth johnson is visiting her aunt,
Ms. Erickson, this week.
Mrs, Nedderman has been enjoying
a visit from her aunt from Kansas.
On Friday they drove 10 Hoods Canal
to enjoy some OF the beauties Of Puget
Sound
Mrs. Mcpherson has been spending
a few days visiting friends In Auburn.
Mr.. Mcpherson drove to Auburn Sum
day to bring her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Garner and family
spent the weekend with Mr.. Garner's
mother in Montesano.
Mr.. Meyer and three Oldest boys went
on a camping trip. down the Columbia
Highway. around through Yakima and
return. Enroute they visited Mr..
Meyers brothers. It was certainly
wonderful trip according TO the boysl
A number of Maury folks attended
the last OF the camp meetings at
Cove Sunday evening.
Jacob Martindale was home this
week.
The Maury women's Club will have
its annual picnic. Thursday. August
LIST, at Fernheath. All club members.
their families and friends are
cordially invited TO come and enjoy a
picnic supper and spend the after
noon and evening with US. Remember
the date. August ist.
Mrs. Louis Frohning and son have
been visiting Mrs. Frohning's parents.
Mr.. and Mrs Nelson Helen returned
to Seattle with them.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-07-25
PROMINENT SINGERS TO BE AT
SONG FESTIVAL

Five hundred trained, masterful
voices, giving vent to their joyous
spirits with glorious songs that have
been traditional to them and their
forefathers practically since time i'm
memorial, is the spectacle awaiting
those who attend the Eleventh BIZ
Annual gathering Of the North
Pacific Saengerbunds in the Univer-
sity of Washington Stadium ae Seattle
on Sunday evening, July 28th The
huge Saengerfest is to be offered in
complement to the fifteenth of the
midsummer series of symphony con-
certs being presented there by the
American Philharmonic Orchestra.
From Portland. Bellingham, Everett,
Spokane. Walla Walla. Tacoma,
Chehalis, Seattle and other Northwest
cities will come singers TO take part
in this song festival that promises to
be one of the rarest musical events in
Pacific Coast history, From Cali
fornia cities, and from the afore-
Nitltot Oilltio,
will come delegates to this gathering
of German singers. Fully from 5000
to 5000 visitors are expected to gather
in Seattle over the weekend for this
glorious event,
Many of the cities are bringing their
own choral directors and soloists
several of whom have gained promin-
ence through concert work and radio
appearances. Several talented ac-
companists. too, will assist in the
Saengerfest.
A huge, specially constructed stage.
erected Immediately to the fore of the
orchestra platform and of sufficient
size to accommodate comfortably the
five hundred singers, has been erect
ed. This in itself is promised as a
sight that is but seldom witnessed.
In addition to the Saengerfest, the
American Philharmonic Orchestra,
under the able direction of Francesca
Longo, assures most delightful and
refreshing orchestral program for Sun
day evening. July 28th.
There is to be no increase in ad-
mission prices for this huge and
special event IN Seattle on Sunday
evening II is announced.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-07-25
THE DISASTERS THAT DID NOT
HAPPEN

An interesting summary has been
made public by Sir William Hunter,
pointing out the achievements in dis
ease prevention in England and Wales
alone, following the initiation of
public health legislation in lS48, said
the secretary OF the Public Health
League of Washington.
1t is pointed out that II the death
rate existing in those countries for the
four years of 1847-50 were applied to
the years l9l6-l9i9, the following would
have been the position.
Typhus would have killed 100000,
whereas the actual number of deaths
was z.
Typhoid would have killed 10000,
whereas the actual number of deaths
was 1926.
Cholera would have killed li4,000.
instead of which there were no deaths
from cholera for 30 years
Smallpox would have killed $4,000,
whereas the actual number Of deaths
was tl0
Scarlet fever would have killed 49,
00O. whereas the actual number Of
deaths was $500.
Diphtheria would have killed 10000,
whereas the actual number Of deaths
was 1861
Measles would have killed $4,000.
whereas the actual number Of deaths
was 2s,272.
whooping cough would have killed
10000. whereas the actual number of
deaths was 23Gs7.
Perhaps your life was one of those
saved. Isn't Il worth while
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-07-25
WAsnnNGToNs GOLDEN EGGS

Washington's hens laid a golden egg
worth s2s.3s0OOO In 1923. according to
data compiled by the state develop
ment committee Of the Seattle Cham
Der Of Commerce. The statement
shows that s.750Ooo hens produced
2s0OoOo cases Of egs valued at
s2i,OOOOOo and 100000 fowls we're
marketed for the remainder OF the
huge sum.
Poultry raisers OF this state sent
2246 carloads of eggs TO twenty-five
states, a gain OF 1913 per cent over
1927. Ships carried IT'S carloads OF
eggs to Alaska and foreign ports.
Ten per cent Of the eggs used in
New York City during the year came
from Washington Egg production in
this state has increased 400 per cent
since 1919. the statement said.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-07-25
nARMELING FAMILY REuN1oN

The Harmeling family had happy
reunion last Sunday at the home Of
their father when all of the children,
with their families. living in this
vicinity came to spend the day. Those
who came to Join the son and daughter
who live at home with their father
were Emma Harmeling Libby and
family OF Yakima. Kate Harmeiing
Ernesse. and family. Of Tacoma. Capt.
Henry Harmeling and family OF Camp
Lewis and Elmer Harmeling and fami-
ly Of Center. making in all thirty-flve.
Only one son. Gerald. and his family
were absent from the family group.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-07-25
ISLANDER GETS ALL UP IN THE
AIR

Martin Tjomsland is not what you
could call flighty, but for long time
he has had hankering to take to the
air, so Wednesday he fulfilled his de-
sire by going by aeroplane to Portland
to bring home his wife, and her sister,
Mrs. Mae Naugle, who had driven
dowr Sunday to visit another sister
IT to5k Martin somewhat longer to
return than it did to go. which is
usually the case when one gets all up
in the air." Now that an Islander has
pioneered the way some of the rest of
us poor weak kneed ones who have not
possessed the courage to make the
trip will be persuaded to try 1t.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-07-25
BUSINESS MEMS CLUB EXPRESS
APPRECIATION FOR SUPPORT
GIVEN CARNIVAL

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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-07-25
MAKE CHANGE IN suOp

The Daily Needs Market has under
gone a change Shelves have been
built along the entire north side. and
a counter has been built along the bacl,
Of the shop to accommodate the groc-
cry stock that has been added.
Mr.. Thompson has contemplated
this addition for some time. and has
been carefully studying the needs OF
his customers that he might be able
to supply them with first class gro
ccries as we'll as meats
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-07-25
KnInIrL RLock nLpRnvEn

The building occupied by the Khnmel
store, the Sanitary Barber Shop. and
DIS Cou;is and Grandy is being much
improved BY a glistening fresh trim Of
paint. A fine new Purity sign has been
installed to tell the world that we arc
keeping up with the times
Tourists passing through vashon
often remark about the up-to-dsteness
OF our village. and one OF the secrets
CT this is that cur business men are
not afraid 70 open a can OF paint when
il Is necessary.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-07-25
ISLAND CARNIVAL A
FINANCIAL SUCCESS
Joyous Throng Attend Lively Amuse-
ments for Community Benefit
Fund.

The carnival, sponsored by the
Business Mems Club of Vashon, has
osme and gone, and although pocket
books are flatter as the result nobody
cares, for everyone had good time
and the money will be spent for a
good cause.
1t will be rather difficult task to
try to adequately describe any one
feature of the affair The merry-go-
round of course was the attraction
that appealed most to the youngsters
ranging in age from one year to fifty
Many of the older youngsters would
like to have indulged had their
dignity permitted, as was indicated by
the watchers on the side lines.
The creased pole. with the five
dollar gold piece as prize to reward
the climber with the most sand
proved fascinating to the swarm of
small boys who periodically had try
at it. 1t proved too much for even the
best climber, for even the winner OF
the gold piece failed to reach the top
The attraction of the various and
sundry games of chance, offering
prizes for young and old converted
some of the most level headed into
gay adyenturers. 1t is not beyond the
imagination to believe that on the
part of the fairer sex this was probobly
due to the influence of the handsome,
persuasive young men who conducted
these games. An hour spent in
observation Saturday afternoon was
enough to convince one that no. Ji
the business and professional men OF
Vashon had missed their calling
DR.. McMurray instead of mending
broken bones should be acting in the
capacity of business manager for
Ringling's, w. D. Garvin, instead OF
selling the earth should be managing
the campaign for AL Smith, Axel
Petersen is so persuasive he could make
q fortune selling ice to the Eskimos
Dir. Coutts, instead of wasting his
time making gold teeth for suffering
humanity. should be selling gold
bricks, or the l.. C. Smith building
with that dazzling smile Kirby Prigg
could rob bank and make its
president feel he had entertain
cd distinguished guest, Mr.. Siegrist
displayed far too much adept
ness to try to ever convince any one
that the only wheels he had ever
watched go round were in clock, II
tradition OF the old West is true the
Cronander-In combination should
have been functioning in the days OF
'9s, Tim Clark simply had to revert to
nature to put on the best ballyhoo
skit ever staged on land or sea. etc, etc
Space alone forbids the enumeration
OF the startling talents each and every
one connected with the affair dis
played
While all bills are not as yet paid
it is evident that there viii be profit
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-07-25

on Sunday morning Rev. E P.
Gibony. one Of the members Of the
state Board OF the Presbyterian
Church. viii be heard az the regular
II O'Clock services Other services OF
the day viii be The Sunday School d,
10 o'clock and Christian Endeavor at
: o'clock.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-07-25
vAsHoN FIRE TRUCK ANSWERS
TWO CALLS

The Vashon Fire Department had a
hectic day on Wednesday. when the
truck answered two calls The first
proved 70 be g false alarm as the brush
fire which started in some mysterious
way at the old Gorsch place was under
control by the time the call reached
Vashon.
About two hours later call came
that the barn of Martin Anderson, on
the West Side, was burning. BY the
time the truck reached the scene the
barn was beyond help. but by hard
work the chicken houses and other
buildings were saved, despite the fact
that they were already on fire.
The work on this occasion proves be-
yond doubt that although this fire
equipment may not save every building
that catches fire it will no doubt save
adjacent buildings in many cases.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-07-25
sidelishts on Our conflagrations.

Sidelishts OH Our Conflagrations.
One tragic phase of the two fires on
Wednesday was that T. N. Thompson,
the village fire chief, had the mis-
fortune to be in the city the very day
all the excitement occurred. So deep
was his grief that he insisted on
resigning, feeling that one that was to
the manor born should be able to de-
yelop seventh sense that would warn
him when fire is impending. Mi
Thompson rarely leaves the Island,
SO it is indeed sad that he should have
chosen that particular day.
We have heard of the business
acunen of the undertaken and lawyer
who follow the ambulance to the hos
pital to be sure of job, but Don
Thompson is being so thoroughly
grounded in successful business by his
boss, A. T. Bacchus, the lumber prince,
that on Wednesday when he saw the
fire truck rushing to the Inge fire he
threw load of shingles on to his
truck, and arrived ON the scene al
most as quickly as the fire fighting
apparatus Enterprise like that is sure
to succeed.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-07-25

FREDERICK c. FERINGER
Assisting artist at the piano.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-04


Crowds at the Canito, theater are
srclain,ing Warner Eros. The
Midnight Taxi as the biggest
thriller seen hero this season.
Gregory Rogers did tho story which
WAS scenarizci by Harvey Gates.
Tho all-star cast Is headed by An
tonic Moreno and Helene Costello.
Mrrra 10y. William Russell. Bob
bic Agnew Pat Hartigan. Tommy
Drgan and Jack Sanford are also
on the roster Of players. John
.%HolH directed It is a Vitaphone
at."a ction.
Tho vitarhone acts offer the
Troe-"t""- in 'Trccrirg Along:
anA F"r !. ronley in the playlet
'7'he Eook Worn1."
Be~irnirg Sunday for four DAVIS
the ropitoI will present George NJ.
ro,an's 1.-THE Home Towrers." a
100 per cent all talking Nitarhone
special with an al1-star cast.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-04
MEASLES CASES Go
FAR PAST 200'MARk
4.
About $50 Children Under Quar-.
autine by Health Department

Measles cases passed the zoo mark
yesterday and mounted upward as
IL new patients names appeared on
the records at the Office Of the town
clerk. Today gave some indication Of
another high report when ~ cases
were reported during the morning
hours.
The health department now has
about ESQ children under quarantine
for measles. The cases are not local
lied in any section of the city. but
are widespread. .... ~. ~
New cases, coming in are of the
mild type found throughout the cur
rent period Of prevalence. =
Health department authorities re-
port excellent cooperation from ply
sicians in their efforts TO; speedily
isolate measles sufferers,
New Britain herald., 1929-01-04
See NO NEED Of
INCREASE IN TAX
Normal Expenses Will Be Taken
Care Of for Several Years

Hartford, Conn. Jan. I R-l'n-
less some unforeseen and serious
emergency arises. no bond issues, no
new state taxes or increase in ex-
listing state tax rates will he neces-
.ary TO meet CoAnec'icut's normally
increasing expenses In the next few
years and at the same time allow
SIS. 0no.ooo a year for highway de-
pa rtment maintenance and opera
ton.
This Is the opinion Of the state
board Of finance and control in
making UP the budget Of $73. 500, 90"
for the biennium ending June 80.
1881. after careful survey Of
financial resources and an estimate
OF. the cost Of meeting reasonable
requirements in the next two years.
The board. declared Commissioner
New Britain herald., 1929-01-04

iThe following dispatch was
written for the Associated Press
by II. j. Adamson, assistant to
Assist ant Secretary Of War Tru-
bee Davidson. and the war de-
partments' official observer OF
the fight Of the Question Mark)
Metropolitan Airport. Los Angeles.
Jan. I Cp-Dri,en from point Ia
point over Southern California by
heavy fogs. busfeted by choppy aer-
ial currents, flying blind in dense
and low hanging clouds. the army
air corps endurance ship Question
Mark still scared Its way through
space today. blazing its way to a
new aerial conquest.
This Question Mark at 1853 O'Clock
last night equafled the record fol-
refueling endurance flying. and five
and a half hours later passed :he
non refueling flight record Of heav'
Iier-than-air craft. At 1888 the ship
equalled the record Of achievement
reached last June by the two Bel
gian army aviators. 'Adjutant Louis
Crooy and Sergeant Victor Gronen
who stayed up 60 hours. minutes
Continuing its flight the ship al
1881 o'clock today swept aside the
magnificent record Of the two Ger
man aviators-Risticz and thinner.
man. who C months ago flew for g.:
hours and IS minutes. The p'nns
moved over into the fogless Imperi1
Valley yesterday afternoon. ard nc
entire bsec at San Diego. headed by
Captain Elmendorf. who is aciin,
as airdrome officer for the flight,
was transferred to the valley until
further notice from Major Carl
Snatz. commanding officer aboard
tho Question Mark.
There was every indication today
that the motors of the monoplarc
and the morale OF its crew were as
sturdy as they we're at 1925 q. NJ.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-04
GAINED, BRISTOL

Starting Monday AID tuesday and
every Monday aud Tuesday there
after. the Garrick Players an excel
lent company OF dramatic stoc:
players. will present a Broadway hit
at the Cameo theater in Bristol.
Bob Stevens and George DUNCAN
who formerly brought their Garrick
Players to Eristoi last year, bring
= new company OF broadway favor
ties In 4 series OF New York hits,
On Monday and Tuesday. the Gar
rick Players offer George NJ. Co
hams International hit. SO This S
London" produced and presented
exactly as shown on Broadway for
over year.
To accommodate the large num-
Der of New Britain stock Fans. the
Cameo theater has opened its sun
scription book to al out of tow.
patrons SO that they may have the
same seats reserved weekly without
calling up. Ry telephonng Erisin'
1850 reservations for the Carries
Players may be made.
The following week. on January
~ and Il, tho Garrick rlavers Of
fer John Golden's great American
play. Pigs"
Fra. auto parking is another fea-
ture of the Cameo.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-04

Of Finance Edward +. Hall today.
feels that he has not overlooked
any item. however and that il the
existing taxes are left alone We can
meet the situation for the next two
years and perhaps 10 years with
our pay-as-you-Eo policy, without
bond issues. and at the same time
leave over 100000. 90" for the high
way department during the bien-
MUM"
New Britain herald., 1929-01-04

estimated that the ship now has
flown nearly 5000 miles, which If in
straight line would have carried
it to another record for nonstop dis
lance flying.
The three c25- horsepover Wright
whirlwind motors Of the Fekksr. any
one Of which can keep II going. have
thus far functioned perfectiy. and
! the only trouble experienced came
Wednesday night when suddenly ris-
ing fog off San Diego nearly caused
a crisis.
As the shades Of night fell with
only a little more than two hours
gasoline supply aboard Major Spatz
brought the plane over this airport
and dropped a note ordering refuel
ing plane No. up at once with Il
new supply His first note could not
he found on the big. dark field. and
another was sent down. That note
was found and shortly afterwarh
Lieutenant Odas Moon took off and
delivered 10 gallons Of gasoline.
At midnight the ship returned to
the field asking more gasoline.
Lieutenant Moon failed TO establish
contact in his first ascent and upon
more dropped orders went up .
second time to deliver 100 gallons of
fuel.
Bumpy air and dead storage bat
terry which plunged the ship into
darkness caused hectic night
aboard. Ma jor Spatz reported in a
note dropped yesterday which said
all his crew were Well. The battery
vas replaced during the day. and
the ship headed into the San Fer
! nando Valley TO escape rough cir. u
vas forced ~ change its course fire.
ouently to avoid adverse aerial con-
ditions.
Consumed SIX Tons Of Gas
| Army reports showed that the
tons Of gasoline and a half ton of
oil. refuoling air contacts had re-
quired total Of 10 minutes.
Fl. !. Adamson. representing the
war department. said the three
Wright ~firlwind motors sounded
great as the ship roared over In
perial airport.
The crew Of refusljns plane No. |
which made the 18th contact report
ed that Major Carl Spatz was smiling
and looked very happy.
Captain Ira c. t:aker. chief pilot
and Lieut.. Harry Halversop. relief
pilot OF the Question Mark both
stood In the cockpit and waved
/ ''grinning from ear to car" the re-
port added.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-04

Contacts At 20 ~. y. II.
Majority OF the first I contacts
made were at a speed Of 20 miles en-
hour. and only minor trouble was
experienced IN the operations. II vas