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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-08-15
Washington Leads in Many
Lines Of Production


DID you know that tae oVa'e VI
washington proauces ihoie iu'iioe'' ;
apples ana raspperries 'i'aii any o'ae'
state IN the Union; ehal IL ho'''s VIC
worlds record III hoh-irfieateu "i'ea'
and oat production on sihsie acre
that 1t boasts the Worlds chaihpioh
aaiiy 0ow' io',i'ei 'a'.o'. ., . =. ~.
"ih'e Hes''o' - .'en, "nN sns y - a.
se0o'io pi"ue al p.a' oAues
a'erase ''i'ih pioa''''''i ps' Wv"
These were some OF the interesting
facts disclosed by professor George
Severance, head OF the department. oil
farm management at The state Coilese
OF Washington, In recent address be-
fore the House OF Representatives ap-
preparations subcommittee on agricul-
ture, which visited the State College
while on its western tour In July.
Professor Severance spoke on Some
thing of Washington's Agriculture and
Major Resources"
with the numbering industry aver
aging between 200 and 800 million dol
lars in annual production, 1t about
equals the agricultural industry OF the
state as a whole" Professor Severance
declared THE fishing and mining In
dustry each produce an annual income
OF between 10 and is million dollars,
twenty-five to 30 per cent OF the
commercial apple crop OF the United
States comes from Washington, and
this figure has exceeded 81 per cent
1t Is an interesting fact that New York
City, located in state which stands
second In the United States In apple
production. receives fa.6 per cent OF
Its caFlot uploads from Washington,
Oregon and Idaho, and that Omaha,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-08-15
FRESHMAN DAY AT w. s. C. is
SEPTEMBER I5-1G-l7

Freshmen Day" at the State Coll
lege of Washington this fan will be
September IS, 16 and II. 1t was an
nounced recently by the faculty COM
mittee in charge Plans for q three
day program to provide the maximum
orientation for the new student group
are practically complete.
Departing from the usual custom of
giving old and new students an equal
opportunity for enrolment the first
day Of registration. arrangements have
been made with the several divisions
and departments OF the college so that
freshmen will have the complete at
tention of enrolment officials on
Wednesday, September Is, thus ena5l-
ing them to complete registration more
rapidly and with less confusion.
Faculty members and townspeople
will meet all trains bearing new stud
ents on Sunday afternoon and evening.
September is. A program which will
completely fill the three day period.
includes welcoming address by DR..
E. o. Holland. president Of the State
College; an explanation of the work of
the various schools. colleges and de-
partmens OF the institution. an ex-
PLANTATION of the work OF the major
student organizations. an entertain
ment program. classification tests in
English. aptitude tests. the teaching Of
State College songs and yeils. separate
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-08-15
MANY IMPORTANT MATTERS ARE
TO BE DISCUSSED AT THIS
MEETING

On Tuesday evening, August 9th,
the Commercial Club will hold its first
meeting, after a vacation OF several
months. This is very important
meeting, and should be well attended,
as several subjects vital to our growth
will come up for discussion. The entire
meeting will be devoted to the Discus
sion of these local problems, and If
you are not there to speak your mind,
then for ever afterwards hold your
peace about the decisions that are
arrived at.
The standing committees will be call
ed upon for reports, and 1t is anti
cipated that the committees on roads
and schools will have most interesting
reports, as these two subjects each day
assume greater significance. No doubt,
by that time we will be able to get
some idea of how well our Island roads
will be taken care of in the budget for
next year. With the large amounts
that are being requested in salary in
creases alone, it would seem that the
county employees. who are already
overpaid for the minimum Of services
they render, might struggle along, for
the sake of the roads of the county,
the expenditures on which 60 for some
thing more permanent than fine cars,
lipsticks and jazz. Be this as 1t may,
the time to discuss all this, or at least
our interest in it. will be at the Com
mercial Club meeting.
These meetings are the Islands
forum, our big opportunity for getting
together and threshing out cur mutual
problems. They are not dress affairs,
and that anyone that stays away, feel
ing that everybody is not welcome Is
making a grave mistake.
This is golden opportunity to those
who are opposed to the new High
School we hope to have, although after
the splendid editorial by Rev Peterson
in this weeks issue 1t is not likely that
many conscientious objectors will be
found.
IF you have any pet theories that
you feel would result iu good for our
community, Just pack them up and
bring them along, and you will be
listened TO even If you are no speech
maker.
Here are four things to jot down in
your mind:
Date: Tuesday. August 9th.
Time. 8:l5 p. M.
Place: Island Community Club.
Who: Everybody interested in local
betterment.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-08-15
YUKoNERs PLAN BIG STAMPEDE

Ordinarily the various conventions
md meetings in Seattle do not mean
great deal to us here on Vashon
island, but the many former Alaskans
wing here have expressed keen in
crest in the Stampede that is to be
tagged in Seattle the last of this week,
beginning Friday. One of the fore
most figures in the opening ceremonies
will be Judge C. E. Claypool of Ellis
BORT, and the Island will be represent
ID by many more who have dwelt in
the North.
Sourdoughs from all parts of the
country began arriving Monday in
Seattle, preparatory to the three-day
itampede which begins Friday.
An elaborate entertainment pro-
gram is being arranged by the cham
yer Of commerce for the visitors. 1t
will include colorful parade Friday.
at 10 a. m, depicting the life and
atmosphere of the Yukon during the
yold-.ush days.
Friday afternoon general assem-
bly, will be held at the Third Avenue
theatre. The general public is in
vited to attend the function The
program will include speeches by
many well-known sourdoughs among
whom will be Joe Warren, peace officer
Of Nome during the gold rush: Justice
Claypool, who served as judge in
Fairbanks. Col. II d. Hume of Van
couver. b. c.; Helen Moore Of Seattle,
and w. De Loss Walker. Instrumental
and vocal numbers will be featured on
The program.
The Alaska Yukon Pioneers and the
Ladies Of the Golden North will hold
their annual Discovery Day" picnic
at Halls lake Sunday, August 10.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-08-15

$1,000 pounds Of more than lah tons
in single year, is owned by the
Carnation Dairy farms near Seattle.
zone of the most highly specialized
industries of the state which Is going
forward with great strides is the
poultry industry. In 1917 the WASH
ington Cooperative Egg association had
a capitalization Of $4,000. Today this
figure stands at $4,000, 900, In 1917 the
organization did $250.000 business
and in 1928 over 10000, 900 business.
With record Of 344 eggs in single
year. Lady Excelsior. White Leghorn
hen owned by the State College Of
Washington, held the national egg
laying championship for White Leg
horns In 1927. The average production
per hen in 1924 in Washington was
%.
"other important products OF the
state include peas. prunes. berries,
oulbs, garden seeds and lettuce. The
meat industry is confined largely to the
utilization OF the range available. hogs
supplement- the dairy industry to
certain extent and farm flocks Of sheep
serve as scavengers.
THE wide variation OF climate III
Washington, which ranges from about
six inches precipitation around Pasco
to 1872 inches west Of the Olympic
mountains In western Washington, Is
| responsible for the great diversification
and specialization in agriculture. For
instance. rainy weather during the
growing season and long dry summer.
such as Is common to the greater or
less degree In many parts Of the east
ern section. Is ideally suited for grain
production, but unfavorahle TO any
other common farm industry On the
other hand, the humid sections of
western Washington. with lang graz
ing season. make dairyiug practical
form of agriculture in that section.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-08-15
Charts 10 Show Farmers Greater Pro-
fits In Better Quality Of Stock
at Falrs

Methods OF making greater profit
by producing better quality Of stock
in the four fields Of horticulture. dairy
ing, livestock and poultry. are shown
by the agricultural exhibit prepared
by the extension service Of the State
College of Washington for circulation
among the Washington fairs this fall.
The exhibit consists mainly Of charts
carefully worked out by specialists OF
the extension service. showing farmers
Of the state how profits may be in
creased The exhibit was on display
August S TO 10 at the Skagit county
fair and will not be sent out again
until the Spokane Interstate fair
September to T. Other fairs on the
route Of the State College exhibition
are the Washington State fair at
Yakima. September 9 TO i6 and the
Western Washington fair at P,iyaliup,
September i8 to u.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-08-15
PETRA MAE WALLS

Petra Mae Walls, beloved wife Of
Lawrence A. Walls, passed away on
the morning of August 8, at her home
In Colvos, after an illness of ap-
proximately two years.
She was born i'll Tacoma, Wash,
May 2, 1890, and was cristened in the
Lutheran Church there. Her childhood
days were spent in Des Moines,
Adelaide and Dockton. While the
family resided at Dockton she attend
ed the Burton school. At that time.
December "a, 1898, her father, Joe
Henrickson, was killed. The mother
and six children then returned to Des
Moines where she lived until marrying
Lawrence Walls, April Is, 1906. They
made their home in Colvos where five
children, three living, were born and
raised.
Beside her husband and three child
rem, Lawrene. Alden and Alice, she is
survived by three brothers, Henry,
John and William Hendrickson, two
sisters, Hattie Lapgdahl and Clara
Gill; also her mother, Mrs. E. E. Russ,
of Tuttle, North Dakota.
Her many friends remember her as a
home loving mother and true loyal
friend.
Far from her home, fatigued,
oppressed
Here she has found place of
rest
An exile still, yet not unblest
While she can cling to thee.
Contributed
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-08-15
MRS. MILLER ENTERrAINs

Mrs. Emil Henry Miller entertained
at Norwood on Tuesday In compliment
to Mrs VIM. lie Roy Baird, president
OF the Lyric Club of Seattle and Mrs.
B. B. Bromell, president of the st.
Cecilia Club of Tacoma. One o'clock
luncheon was served in the garden to
sixty guests, all OF whom we're members
Of these two well known musical clubs.
Following the luncheon the visitors
enjoyed a trip to the beach and spent
many pleasant moments in the orchard
where they found the ripe cherries
particularly delectshle.
Later in the afternoon the guests
assembled in the music room to enjoy
a delightful musicale which was given
by some of Seattle's finest artists.
MIS- Miller and Miss Vivian Miller
opened the program with several two
piano numbers
This was followed by a group Of
soprano selections given by Mrs. David
Ardley. who is identified with Cornish
musical circles.
Fidelia Burgess. who recently re-
turned from two years study abroad.
was assisting artist for the sololsts OF
the afternoon, also played a group OF
Brahms waltzes.
An especially notable artist who
sracioslsly sang ON the program was
Anne Billings, one OF the KJR artists.
She VIII leave soon to do operatic
work in New York Mrs. Billing
lovely contralto voice was also heard in
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-08-15
LOG CHURCH TO BE PRESERVED
AS CIVIC LANDMARK

II is announced that the "Old Log
Church" so well known to many of US,
is to be preserved by the citizens of
the Island as cherished landmark
of the early days and hallowed asso-
Citations. The move is general, entire
ly apart from any sectarian, or other
society influence, and will be of
patriotic value to all local citizens.
A visitors register has been placed on
desk in the historic building;
suitable flagpole has been secured, and
sign of information has been obtained
to be placed near the highway The
general statement which has been out
for some time, is as follows: by the
Island people 1t is thought worthy to
prepetuate the Old Log Church-the
historic landmark of Vashon from
foundation days, and for the benefit of
those who come after our time here,
the proposal is now made to re-point
the logs with plaster, to paint the in
terror, to erect flag pole and to secure
flag of suitable size, also to place on
the walls pictures of pioneer men, and
TO make the Island landmark of inter-
est generally to tourists and other
visitors who may pass our way.
Toward the worthwhile purpose, I
will subscribe as friend of civic pro-
gress as well as the olden days ex-
perienced on Vashon.
This move is by no means sponsored
in the interest of any class or denom-
nation, but for the good of ALL
Who will help save the OLD Log
Church? Thanks to the public spirited
citizens OF the Island.
A statement as to expenses will later
be made.
DIR. c. F.. PRESTON.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-08-15
Vashon Island Commercial Club to Hold First
Meeting After Summer Recess August 27th
UNION HIGH SCHOOL TO OPEN
SEPTEMBER 3

The Union High School will open
Tuesday September 3rd
There is possibility that work OIL
the new building may be started with
in a short time. Meanwhile the school
work will be carried ON as last year
with the lower classes at the Burton
building and the two upper classes at
he Vashon plant.
The faculty will be practically the
same as that of last year. the only
change being at the Vashon building
where Miss Una Stewart will take the
place left vacant by the resignation
,f Miss Christopher. Miss Stewart is
graduate of the University OF
Washington and for the past year was
Employed in the high school at st.
John, Washington.
Following is the complete roster for
ihe high school faculty:
Mr. McElvain, principal of the Bur-
on building and teaching science and
mathematics; Miss Bell, home eco
lomics, science and music; Miss Lawen,
commercial subjects and history; Miss
Nelson, English and Latin; Mr.. Ackley,
principal of the Vashon building and
,eaching economics and mathematics;
Mr. Schunke science and French;
Mss O'Mahoney commercial subjects
md Latin; Miss Stewart, history and
english; Mr.. Carstens, orchestra and
;horus; Mr.. Robertson, superintendent
md teaching public speaking.
Mr.. Steen and Mr.. Church, custod-
ans OF buildings will be at their re-
pective posts. They have both been
,usy putting their buildings in ship
,hape for the opening of school,
The buses will operate over the
iame routes and on the same schedule
is last year.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-08-15
BIG PICNIC AT GLEN ACRES

The members OF the local Washing
ton Coop Poultry Association are
looking forward with much anticipa-
ton to the all day picnic to be held
at Glen Acres next Saturday. The
day viii be spent in an old fashioned
get together, such as vashon Island has
not witnessed in many day. Plans
are not entirely complete. but those
in charge OF the affair are convinced
that there will be fun enough for
everybody.
Remember that not only members
Of the Association are invited. but all
Of their friends. and well wishers as
well.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-08-15

meetings of the men and women with
Mrs. Anne M. Fertig, dean Of women,
and Carl Morrow, dean Of men; talk
on college expenses, talk on class B
freshmen, parties for all new students
in the various dormitories, and facul-
ty reception in the new gymnasium.
Registration opens Wednesday, Sep
tember 10, with special attention be-
ing given to freshmen, and continues
through Thursday, with all classes
meeting Friday, September 20.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-08-15
Progress Demands New Union High School

In the book of Nehemiah 2-ls, we read: And the
people said: Let us rise up and build"
1t seems to me. that ought to say the same
concerning the new Union High School. The Church,
the School and the Home are the corner stones of
our nation. From the history OF country, we find
that fathers the old pioneers laid foundation
for education long before born. They saw the
necessity and David secured funds for building of
the temple which made it possible for Solomon to
build fathers set aside parts of every
state state land for building keeping up little
red schoolhouse, From this little red schoolhouse
and institutions of learning have our presi-
dents, our statesmen, and citizens
The trinity of our nature must be understood
and taken care of. The home takes care of the
physical ntaure The school our mental of intelec-
tual nature and the church spiritual or religious
nature
We people vashon Island are justly proud of
Island, the pearl among the islands of Puget
Sound.
We point to farms, homes, our beautiful
views of the sea and the mountains We speak about
fruit flowers. We advertise and invite people
to and make their homes here and stay with u.s.
We build better homes bigger store and office build
ings. Our farms businesses are improving. We
getting better roads and better transportation
We old timers remember the trails through the
woods and couple of small steamboats, taking us to
Seattle or Tacoma. Now we walk-no-ride in fine
automobiles fine roads Ferries take the
waters from early morning to late at night. Every
thing is growing and advancing.
We have the finest campus and location for
Union High School that can be found anywhere.
We have board of directors for the school that
be proud of, willing to give time and
careful consideration to their job
We have secured one of the best architects, who
is able and willing build our school according to our
means
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-08-15

duet with her sister. Josephine
Tisler.
Lidablanche Robe concluded the pro-
gram with some character inlperson-
ations which included dialects of sever
al languages.
The hostess was assisted by Mrs.
Baird, Miss Robe, Miss Vivian Miller
and the Misses Virginia and Constance
irciwb Beall.
Beall.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-08-15

We have a wide awake commercial club willing
to lead to assist in everything pertaining the
welfare of our Island.
We have the finest, brightest and most forward
looking flock of boys and girls expecting to do
best to give them start in life
We have the greatest opportunity In the world
to get of the finest high schools finely located
and up to date
WHAT SHALL WE DO?
Shall we keep up two schools and keep on doubl-
ing up faculty and expenses for upkeep and
transportation when we can save thousands every
year by having one school? People grumble about
having two churches where one can do the work.
Shall we turn the grumbling the present situation
of our High School2
No! Let us bury the hammer and buy horn,
let get away from the spirit of Sannaballat,
Tobiah and Goshen (Read the book of Nehemiah).
Let us get hold of the spirit Of Nehemiah and his
helpers Let us lay our hearts and Wills to this
needful undertaking.
1t would be fine advertisement for our beautiful
Island when take visitors for ride pointing to
fine location for the school and say: I'VE should
have built High School here; but We could not
do It,"
great mogul pulling train east OF the noun
tain broke down. The only engine to be had was
small switch engine The engineer was asked If he
thought his small engine could pull the train
the mountain. He said I'VE will try" They coupled
and the small engine began to pull. 1t was up
grade and the train was heavy Every ounce of steam
utilized pulling. putting; but as the steam came
through the chimney it seemed to shout: II think
n--I--think--we- -can--we--can-can--can." Up the
train went, up to the summit. AS it reached the
summit and started down grade 1t went singing: I'VE
did it, we did it. we did It,"
people Vashon Island will sing the Doxology
together.
(REv0 G. AUG. PETERSON
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-08-15

Wallace Bridge g. Structural Steel
Company. Seattle. viii start delivery
September Of i.7c0 tons OF structural
steel for new Spokane street bridge.
Seattle
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-08-15

Northwest Steel Rolling Mills. Seattle.
Is furnishing goo tons OF reinforcing
steel for use in the s2,slo,0oO addition
to The county-city building.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-08-15
Mm preaeh At prrsbrterian Church

On next Sunday. August 18th. Lewis
Randall, son of Rev. E. c. Randall
viii preach at ii O'Clock. This young
man Is student of theology.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-15
new CHURCH
OPENS TODAY
Mexican Methodists Here
For Dedication
Program

The new Mexican Methodist
church Just completed by the con-
gregation here will be dedicated
Sunday evening with a special pro-
gram and services conducted by the
Rev. F. S. Onderdonk at T.30 p. m.
Spanish -speaking Protestants
from all parts OF the Valley are
planning TO attend the opening SER
vice. and to participate In services
which are to be held each evening
throughout the week. Pastors or
ether Mexican Methodist and Pres
byterian churches will be present
and hold the services.
The new structure Is located at
the corner OF Tyler and 18th streets.
It is the finest Protestant church
in the city belonging to a Spanish
speaking congregation. and was
erected at a cost Of about $4,000.
II is Of brick. in modified Gothic
architectural style. The Rev. d. de
la Cara Is the regular pastor.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-15

Missouri, Arkansas. Ohio. Indiana.
Florida, and California.
And the winter has Just begun.
Il will be safe 10 estimate that.
If not this year then next winter,
almost half OF the cars on the
Valley highways win be bearing
out-of-the state tags.
Much Value
III 81 out-of-the state ears passed
with one hour, In twelve hours we
would see 444 cars. re was also
checked that an average load OF
passengers was thu se and a half
per car. That means 1854 tourists,
per day. II these visitors do nothing
but arrive. spend the night IN a
hotel. eat three times. buy five
gallons OF gas me. eat a few
grapefruits and take off, they will
nave spent S1i.655.00 American
money.
The north has about five months
OF bad weather, Oh IA total or $50
days. Multiply the above sum or
sll .655 BY $50. and the result -
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-15

Tables are gifts that can al
ways be appreciated. We have
dozens of different styles at
all prices. End tables, occa-
sional tables.