Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-02-20

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there are three propositions to be
voted on, namely-l A tax of five
mills to complete the raising of the
building fund; 2. A tax of three mills
for the operation of the school. This is
reduction of the four mill levy now
in effect. 8. A tax of one mill for the
purchase of equipment for the building
All Of these propositions must pass II
the new school is to operate properly
this year.
Whether there will be change In
the personnel of the high school
board depends on the elections in the
different districts, since the high
school board is composed Of the chair
men Of the various boards Of educa-
ton.
Maury Island-District 10
The only candidate for Maury Is
land is Alfred johnson, of Dockton
The only proposition to be voted on Is
levy Of two mills for general school
purposes.
Burton-District 1877
In the Burton District the election
will be- a contested one, with two able
men as candidates, either Of whom will
make capable, level-headed director
P. N. Smith is the present incumbent
and clerk of the board. He has serv-
ed faithfully and well. G. j. Williams
is man of well-known ability, one OF
the leading business men Of Burton
It goes without saying that which
ever man is chosen will give the best
of his time and ability.
This district will have no special levy
to vote upon this year.
Columbia-Dist. 1O2
The election in District 1902 is con-
tested one. John Ober is a young man
of not only education and refinement
but Is thoroughly trained in business
methods His work with the Boy
Scouts has acquainted him with the
needs Of pupils of school age; while his
excellent business training will be val
liable in the administration of the
business problems naturally devolving
upon members Of a school board. He
is loyal to the West Side, and If elected
will no doubt prove his merit as o
member Of the board of the Columbia
School.
His opponent, l. M. Krokset, is toe
well known on tine West Side to need
any comment from the News-Record
He has reputation for never waver-
ing after he has selected his course
and If elected will no doubt pursue the
same steadfast methods. Mr.. Krokset
is not man to change his mind cas-
lily, and while his training has not been
along business lines he has had q rich
political and agricultural experience
The proposition upon which Dist
1O2 will vote is for special levy OF .
mills for general school purposes.
Southern Heights
Bert Smith of Tallequah is the only
candidate in the southern Heights
District.
The financial condition of this dis
trict is such that no special levy is
necessary.
Center School-Dist 1879
In this district there are three can
didates on the ticket.
G. G. Soike, the retiring member ia
again candidate. He is interested in
all matters pertaining to the interests
of the school and has been faithful in
the office of clerk of the district.
Otto Therkelsen has not only prop
erty interests in Dist. i3a, but has al
so large family of children for whom
he Is always anxious to obtain the best
advantages. He has always taken an
active interest inschool affairs.
Geo. Thompson, the third candi-
date, is man of education and ex-
perience and if elected will undoubted-
" make an excellent director.
For years this district has had the
proud distinction of needing no special
levy, and this year is no exception
Vashon School---Dist. 176 ..e
No other district Is faced with prob
lens similar to this district With the
removal of the high school pupils the
district will be left with building
larger than vii be needed for years To
come If any district needs wise ad-
ministration 1t is this one. M
Mr. Bragg Is not candidate for re-
election and the people of the North
End have chosen as his successor for
election DR.. Bennett, who for n little
more than a year has been a resident
of the Island, DR.. Bennett, who has
fine growing practice in dentistry III
the city. Is man Of education and
apparent ability and If elected will
undoubtedly prove a valuable boare
member.
The second candidate, better known
az Garner" to young and old, has
grown UP on the Island He is pro.
duct Of the vashon schools, and Il