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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-02-08
Island Educator Quoted By State
Educational Journal

Once more Island people have
been recognized as leaders in their
respective lines of endeavor, this
time the notice coming 10 Supt.
of Schools, Frank NJ. Robertson.
whose article "a Square Deal for
the Exceptional Child" being pub
liShed in a recent number of the
Washington Educational journal.
The article is as follows:
Lately the assertion has been
made repeatedly that the execp-
tional child does not get fair
deal under ordinary prevailing
conditions. In the elementary
school whore the truth of this as
sertion is most apparent, children
are being put quite uniformly
through course Of training which
does not permit Of much different
iation, For the most part. all the
children are taught as though
their abilities to learn and make
progress were pretty much the
same. If any of the children have
received more Of the teacher s
time and attention than others. it
has not been those especially gift
ed On the theory that the bet
ter pupils viii get along by them
selves, the teacher has been inclin-
cd to let them do SO while she
devoted extra time to the slow
pupil. striving to bring his pro
gresS up to standard. The excep.
tional pupil has not had much
trouble keeping up to this STAN
dard, even though he has receiv-
/ ed very little of the teachers per
sonal attention: but because this
standard has been too low TO prove
his powers or to tax his ability.
the effect upon him has been det-
rimental His exceptional endow-
ment has enabled him 10 get hi,
lessons in a fraction of the tine
/ lalloited, aud then, because the
teacher has been too busy TO find
him other work, he has spent the
remaining time in iileness. II Is
because Of the evil effect of these
idle moments upon his attitude
and emotions that il is said. with
ituth the exc optional child doe,
mot ect a fair deal.
The correction Of this situation
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-02-08
STRANGE YoUNGsTER rs
FOUND ON MAUR YISLAND

A stray boy on the Island can
cause considerable conjecture and
such was the case when a thirteen
year-old lad appeared on the scene
at the lighthouse Tuesday evening.
His pockets were full of firecrack-
ers, and his mind was full of more
incoherent fancies. He told var
ious tales of where he came from,
who his parents were, etc.
From the lighthouse he wander
ed up to Chas. Merry s ranch. Mr..
Merry, after much questioning,
took the boy into the house, fed
him and when he could not learn
where he belonged, phoned for f.
j. Shattuck, deputy sheriff, who
took him to his own home for the
night.
Little by little Mr.. Shattuck
drew from the youngster, who
gave his name as Howard Kan
meyer, the story OF how, hatless
and coatless, he had rowed across
the Sound from Redondo Beach
to Robinson Point. He attends
the Still Lake school, not far from
Auburn, and firing Of the hum
drum of life decided to seek adj
venture, not daunted by weather
conditions.
Wednesday morning Howard
was taken in to Seattle, turned
over to the Juvenile Court. and is
no doubt getting a big thrill out
of recounting his adventures. Any
boy, with foresight enough to
bring along the making of a eel
ebration, possesses enough imag-
nation to get all that life can
offer in the line of excitement.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-02-08
INTEREST SHOWN IN
new COUNTY PLAN
WOULD INCLUDE SOUTHERN
KING AND NORTHERN
PIERCE TERRITORY

AT the request of number of
Islanders, who are interested in
the proposal now pending in the
Legislature to make new county
from southern King county and
northern Pierce county and name
it Rainier county. we print the
following from the Auburn Globe
Republican:
Auburn as the county seat of
new county to be named Rainier
is the suggestion of Senator w.
j. Lunn in a bill being prepared
for introduction in the present ses-
sion of the legislature. The new
political division would embrace
the territory in southern King and
northern Pierce counties.
As now proposed, the north
boundary of the county would IN
clude Renton, the line running di-
rectly east and west, taking in
Vashon and Maury islands. On the
south it is planned to take in Buck
ley, Burnett, Wilkinson and Sum-
ner in Pierce county.
The new county would have the
same valuation as the county of
Snohomish and the bill would
make Auburn the temporary coun-
ty seat.
According to the staff cores
pondent of the Seattle Times at
Olympia, the measure is said to
have the support of Enumclaw,
Auburn and Kent sections. The
political writer declares that the
movement for the new county is
given new impetus by the recent
action of the county commission
ers in abolishing road district lines.
Those fostering the bill say that
under the present distribution of
population it is no longer possible
for the country to select county
commissioner and have proper re
presentation.
1t is said that Senator Lunn,
personally, is opposed to leaving
King county but sympathizes with
the country district. The country
districts pay 100000 year, it is
said, or more than the city of Sc
attic, yet have no voice in the di-
reetion of road work.
In addition to having little to
say in road matters, the country
districts will have to bear their
share of the airport expense, the
port of Seattle and other big pro-
positions, that are primarily for
the benefit Of Seattle.
Another suggestion made is that
King county have five commissions
ers, three from Seattle and two
from the country districts.
But Auburn, county seat of Rain
Ter county. has a pleasing sound,
and lot of US country folks
would be favorable to such a pro
position.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-02-08
Alta M. Allison

involves departure from general
practice in several essential re-
spects. The first step is scheme
for discovering the exceptional
child. The science of mental test
ing has now advanced to the stage
where it may serve this purpose
with fair reliability. After he has
been discovered, the exceptional
child should be placed in an en-
ylronment conducive to his great
est development. His courses
should be of such type as to tax
his efforts. Associated with other
children, like him exceptional. he
should find striving necessary
prerequisite to distinction.
The teacher of the exceptional
child must also be exceptional and
especially trained to sense and af-
ford the exceptional demands
made upon him. It is scarcely
short Of tragic for pupils of high
intelligence to be placed under
the tutorage of teacher of mea.
ger native endowment.
There should be provided for
the exceptional child suitable Ii
brary and laboratory resources
wherein he may exercise his indi-
yiduality and satisfy his interests.
Back of all this plan to afford
a square deal for exceptional chill
dren. lies the necessity of awak-
ening the public to a realization
of the existence of the problem
and to the fact that, in providing
for the fullest development of the
richly endowed child, not only will
he be rendered square deal, but
society in general will reap a re-
ward.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-02-08
THE BURTON GARDEN CLUB

A meeting of the Garden Club
will be held in the Public Library
at Z 30 p. m. Thursday the 14th.
Every member is urged to at
tend, aud assist with the tentative
plans now formed for flower
show some time this year.
The president this year is Mrs.
Meliolland, who has some very
real constructive ideas to trans
late into action for the beautifiea-
tion of our gardens, and improve
nent of our community.
We need the support of every
one interested in this work. There
is wonderful opportunity here
to demonstrate our community
spirit, and enhance the glory OF
our island.
Remember the date, Thursday
the l4th, come, and if you are not
a member Join, and spend a profit.
able evening.
Norman Edison, Sec'y
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-02-08
SCOUTS WILL ATTEND
CHURCH SERVICES

NaShou troop OF Boy Scouts vii.
attend service in the Pcesbyter.
ian Church ON Sunday evening
February 10th, at so.
This being the Sunday ncayest
Lineoln's birthday, also The lqtt
anniversary Of the Boy Scout or.
eanization i'm America it is fitting
that service of this kind be held
at this tiIe
A speaker fgom Seattle hes been
secured There will De special
music.
The meeting win begin with 8
good rousing song service, n
which an win take part III,
Scouts viii have a part ia the eve
uiug'S program. also there will b,
IA short address by Scoutmastei
Ira Thompson.
4 special invitation IS extended
10 an to attend this service.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-02-08
ISLAND CHILD Is BEAUTY
CONTEST PRIZE WINNER

Of course all fond parents on
the Island realize that there are
many babies in our midst that
should be prize winners, but Mr..
and Mrs. W. C. Smith, who live
just west of the Judd Creek bridge
are sure that their small daugh-
ter, Mary Jane, is one. In last
Sundays Times her picture ap-
peared as one of the prizewinners
in the Annual Picture Showing
Contest conducted by James and
Merrihew that has just closed,
after having been in progress for
the past month.
Mary Jane is past four, having
celebrated her birthday on Thanks
giving Day, In addition to being
attractive by reason of health and
happiness she has lovely long curls
which in this day and age of
shorn locks gives an unusual
charm to her appearance.
While the Smiths have owned
the tract of land across the road
from the Burton high school for
ten or twelve years they have been
living on the Island continuously
only since last June.
Getting publicity through our
Island youngsters is mighty
wholesome way. We congratu-
late Mary Jane and her parents on
this honor she has won, and hope
that this will be but the begin
ming of the good things that will
come to her through life.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-02-08
LOCAL FRIGIDAIRE DEALER
INVITED

+. A. Weiss, local Frigid aire
dealer, has received an official in
yitation to be present at a regional
convention Of the organization to
be held March 10 at San Francis
co. This Pacific Coast convention
is the last of a series of ten to be
held early this year, through which
5000 field representatives will be
informed of plans and policies for
1929.
Other regional conventions are
to be conducted by the organiza-
ton at Atlanta, Memphis. Fort
Worth, Kansas City, Chicago, Gle
yeland, Boston, New York and
Montreal, Canada. Twenty Off
eials Of Frigidaire Corporation will
20 to San Francisco to conduct the
meeting.
During 1928 Frigidaire Corpor-
alton did the greatest volume Of
business in its history, according
to the official announcement of
the convention series, received
from Z. G. Biechler, president and
general manager
Prospects for 1929 are still
more encouraging, his announce
ment said. "Sales should reach a
mark never before attained in the
industry, One Of the most signif-
itant developments of the past
year. so far as the organization is
concerned. were the sharp price
reductions. made possible by in
creased demand and production
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-02-08

The continuance of the move
ment to plant decorative trees
along our main highway on Wash
on Island is a commendable one,
providing it is done with suffi-
eient forethought. Trees of course
are beautiful, and so are noun
tains, but who would want tree
On the roof or a mountain on one S
door step?
If the trees are planted wisely
they may be made to add to the
natural beauty of our island, but
on the other hand if they are plant
in such a way as to obstruct some
vantage point from which we en-
joy some OF our wonderful views,
or if they are placed to the detri-
ment of some private property
then it is, 'just too bad"
am for the planting of trees
along the highway, certainly, but
sincerely hope that the Capm Fire
Girls will be guided in this work
by the advice of such men as Prof.
Kirkland. and committee to de-
termine the exact location of each
tree,
There is great deal to be ac-
eomplished along this line and
utilized in commercial way to
advertise Vashon Island. More
beauty that we can pack into an
already beautiful island, more pic
lures | can make to circulate over
the length and breadth of the
country. | wish the movement
every success.
Norman Edison
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-02-08
SEATTLE ARTISTS PLEASE
A LOCAL AUDIENCE

A small, but appreciative au-
dience of local music-lovers greet
ed three Seattle artists who refus-
ed to let the storm of last Thurs
day evening prevent their filling
an engagement at Vashon. The
program given under the auspices
of the Auxiliary of the Presbyter-
ian church proved a treat to all
who heard it.
Magnus Petersen is too well
known locally to need an introduc-
ton to the residents of this com
munity, but Miss Iivesley and Mr.
Sundsten on that evening made
their first appearance before an
Island audience. Miss Livesley
proved to be reader Of unusual
charm and ability, while Mr.. S,md-
sten delighted all with his artistic
and finished performance. Local
interest is added to Mr.. Sundsten 5
initial appearance here by the fact
that our own Rev. G. August Pet
erson was instrumental in making
some of the arrangements IN con
nection with Mr.. Sundsten's APP
pearance in Norway during his re-
cent European tour.
The following program was a
success from beginning to end:
Toccato and Fugue -..,-.Bach
John Sundsten
Judge Not Rheinhart Roberts
Ethel Webb Livesley, Jr.
Where Ere Ye Walk Handel
Largo Opera Xerxes) Handel
Magnus Petersen
Once Upon a Time .Greig
Romance ......................... .Sibelins
John Sundstcn
Wayfarers Night Song Martin
Sittin Thinkin Fisher
God Keep You Dear .......--.- Turner
Magnus Petersen
Ny Maiden Aunt ...E. W. Liyesley
Ethel Webb Livesley, Jr.
Walthers Prize Song (The Meis-
tersingers) ..,.....,..,..,...,W Wagner
Magnus Petersen
During the evening Mr.. Peter
sen made an announcement that
will mean much to those who not
only enjoy good music but who
like to feel that they TOO have
heard artists, recognized not only
in this country but abroad as
well. On Tuesday, March 18th,
we will have the opportunity to
hear Agatha Turley, considered
one of the foremost present day
singers of all Ireland in a pro
gram of Irish airs. This will be
a program that every one, young
or old, viii enjoy, for the songs
Miss Turley win sing will be the
heart songs we all love, not the
songs that require technical train
ing to appreciate.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-02-08
A Prayer for Motorists

Teach us to drive through life
without skidding into other peo-
pies business. Preserve our brake
lining, that we may stop before
we 90 too far. Help us to hear
the knocks in our own motors and
close our ears to the elashing of
other peoples gears. Keep alcohol
in our radiators and out of our
stomachs. AbSolve Us from the
mania Of trying to pass the other
automobile on narrow road.
Open our eyes to the traffic signs,
and keep our feet ON the brakes. "
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-02-08
Tree Planting Movement
Gets General Approval
PROMINENT ISLAND MEN AND WOMEN THINK CAMP FIRE
GIRLS PLAN GOOD AND DESERVES SUPPORT OF ALL
INTERESTED IN BEAUTIFYING HIGHWAYS

The plan for beautifying the
highways of Vashon Island, inau-
gurated by the Camp Fire Girls,
is receiving the general support
of the island. Following are short
statements of prominent men and
women concerning. it:
Systematized tiee and shrub
planting is an investment in beau
LITIGATION that pays perennial di-
vidends.
With our lovely natural park as
an inspiration Vashon Islanders
should enter into this fine project
with enthusiastic interest.
Nellie Parker Jones
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-02-08
EDITORIAL
Are You Guilty?

times of the older members of the
bewailing the fact that the young
er ones show such a disregard of
law and order. The thought per-
sists in recurring. How much
much have these same parents con-
tributed to this state of affairs
A child is sent to school. not
alone to be instructed in the three
Rs but primarily to acquire the
essentials Of good citizenship. In
the home he has had only a limit
ed experience in consideration for
others. The minute he enters the
schoolroom he is indueted into an
environment where consideration
for the other fellow is an import
ant element. He chafes at the
realization that his individuality
at once is put on a par with every
other member of his new group.
If kicking and bowling to gain a
purpose has been the method en-
ployed in the past, he finds that
there are twenty or thirty more
individuals with ali equal right to
kick and howl. Since this would
be out of the question all members
of the group must conform to laws
conductive to the greatest good
of all.
The small child conforms beau
tifully to good citizenship if we
permit him to. But the innate
vanity of the fond parent wreaks
havoc with this conformity of our
youngsters. The child who desires
to be foremost in the picture does
this at the suggestion ola parent
As naturally as night follows day
comes the criticism OF school and
its associations. The minute a par
ent allows criticism of the au-
thority imposed in school life to
be uttered in the hearing of a
child, that same minute are they
planting the seed Of later revolt
against law and order Many Of
the boys behind bars today are
there as the result Of destructive
criticism on the part of mother
or father. Children will invari-
ably take criticism of theiI
teacher as a license to defy au-
thority, mentally if not by actual
performance. carrying this spirit
into later life.
Teachers are not always right,
in fact, like parents they often
cir, but that teacher has been put
into authority by the school board
that the voters considered capable
of running school affairs, men and
women who have the average in
telligence and good judgment to
administer these affairs. We dc
not always agree with all they do
But they are in this position by
the will Of the people who are IN
terested enough in local affaiis to
exercise their right of franchise
and have acted constructively,
rather than the reverse
Even though we may not always
agree, let az try to instili in our
young that which will make for
good citizenship an dnot for anar
chy.
Teachers will always meet us
half way in these efforts. they are
not undermining your authority
with your children hv criticism OF
your methods. so let US do likewis,
and uphold them in their honest
efforts in behalf Of their charges
Good citizenship logically begins
with the parent, so let's strive to
all become good citizens for ths
sake of cur children.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-02-08
oRTHoPEDIC AUXILIARY
MEETS FEB. 10

The VaShon Island Orthopedic
Auxiliary will hold its regular
meeting Friday, Feb. Is. at the
Island Club House. A waffle lun-
eheon win be served at noon. to
which all are invited.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-02-08
MEETING POSTPONED

Because of road conditions the
meeting to discuss the planting of
trees along our roads has been
postponed until Feb. 10. at . D. m.
at the home Of Mrs. Wallace BealI
Prof. kirkland and Mrs. Alex.
ander McEwan expect to be pre-
sent TO give help and advice in
this movement.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-02-08
SCOUT CARNIVAL
is POSTPONED

On account of the cold weather
the Boy Scout Carnival has been
postponed to another date, TO be
announced later.
All prize drawing tickets now
sold viii hold good on the new
date.
Watch for the new date soon.
Ira o. Thompson.
Scoutmaster.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-02-08
BURTON P. T. A. WILL CELE
BRATE DADS NIGHT

The Burton P. r. A. will Oh
serve Dads Night Thursday even
ing, February Nth at the Gram
mar school.
An interesting program will be
given and everyone is welcome.
Refreshments.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-02-08

Willie. " said his mother,
wish yen would run across the
street and see how Old Mrs, Brown
is this morning"
\ few minutes later Willie re-
turned and reported
Mrs Blown says its none Of
your business how old She Is. -
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-02-08
Norman Edison

Much credit is due the Camp
Fire Girls for sponsoring the tree
planting along our highways.
With a little help from the Is
land citizens their dream will he
q reality very soon, and our high
ways will be joy to all
Alta M. Allison
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-02-08

Personally l consider it pleas
ure to offer few words of en-
couragemeut to the organized
movement recently started by the
women's organizations of Vashon
Island, aided by the Boy Scouts,
Camp Fire Girls, Girl Scouts and
other kindred associations.
| surely am heartily in favor of
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-02-08

l think that the idea of plant
ing of trees along the Highway on
Vashon Island as suggested by the
Camp Fire Girls is splendid one.
IN fact | advocated that this be
done many years ago, and certain
ly it will beautify and improve the
Island more than words can tell.
1t will also be of lasting memory
to our Camp Fire Girls.
It. Hansen.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-02-08

The Frank Fuller family vel
coined a now son. Saturday night.
who has been given the name Of
Lewis Jean.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-02-08

Tree planting is a mighty worthy
aud I can see no finer
thing for Vashon Island than to
have the highways bordered by
beautiful shade trees.
| will gladly lend my support
TO the plan now being considered.
w. Coy Meredith
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-02-08

Any move to beautify our Is
lands meets our hearty approval
For beauty and utility, why not
plant nut trees along our streets
and highways.
&C. E. and S. I. Woods
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-02-08

such plan and not only wish
the ladies success, but will person.
ally join in giving what help and
assistance | may be called to give.
e. H. Miller
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-02-08

Keep clean water before the
laying hens About 65 per cent
of the egg is water.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-02-08

Monday. February 4ib, a son
was born TO Mrs Loui Bussauieh
of Doeston l'rs Bassanitb Is at
the home of her mother. Mrs.
Sundt, at Center.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-05-11
INCOMING ARRIVALS
 ON STEAMER ALASKA

The incoming passenger list on the s. S. Alaska, other than the Seattle listing, was as fol- lows:
 w Meyer, Lilly Ferris, Jean Dempster, H. Boltz, J. Bisoffi, J. BorSani, L. A. Smith, s. Samis, Miss M. Richardson, H. w. Jew ell, J. Morgan, w. c. Chamberlin, R. N. Sundquist, Henry Burgh, F.. E. SWetman, J. A. Alexander, Mabel Koenigs, Evan Jones, Filler Hansen, R. Q. Rothenburg, MT and Mrs. H. Donnelly, W. G. Fish CT, M. Elliott, A, Frame, MT. and Mrs. L. c. Hess, J. Guist, G. L. Rich, A. Wright, G. Nelson, c. May ah, w. M Gethyan, J. McGrenra, J. N Mccain, B. McDonett, A. Kobler, Mrs. R. Richards, J. A. Mac Donald.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-05-11
SCHMELINC BOUT PLANS
 UNCERTAIN IN BOSTON

BOSTON, May 10, Ry-Max Sch Schmeling German heavyweight champion and world title conten- der, may of may not box in Bos- ton.
 The Boston Garden holds a wide .crcn c.rt net giving it .n> 1rn- put on bout with schmeling with maker chooses.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-05-11
WARD DISTRICT, COLORADO

One of the early mining camps established in the Boulder district was given the name Ward, after Calvin W. Ward, who, in 1860, dis covered in that locality the gold bearing seam known as the Ward vein.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-05-11
ETR1 n~.-k

E. H. Dawson, manager of the Whitworth mining interests on Engineer creek and of the Panama Volley Gold Dredging Co.,, operat- ing on Fish creek, has also taken over the management of the Fair banks Gold Dredging Co.