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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-08
Standings in Major Leagues
National League
YESTERDAYS REsr1Lra

New York, 10: Philadelphia, H.
Srooklyn,, q, Boston, /.
4; Chicago, 2
pittsburgh, 8; st. Louis, S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-08

hOSTON, July Bob Burke,
X who has done little pitch
- ing this year for the Ma
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-08
HARRISON JoHNsroN-A hie

i 1 class golfer who knows Interlachen
well and who is playing we'll.
Johnston has threatened more than
once. only to lose his pace down the
stretch But he is good, hard fighter
and a determined one with a good, all
around game. He has useful type of
tee shot with plenty of carry.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-04-10
An Ancient Tale Modernly Applied

At the beginning Of things. when the
world was young, the donkey was es-
teemed by all the tribes of men as the
wisest of animals. The good isheik Ell
Sta hun-Air owned a great herd of
these sagacious beasts, which was the
pride and Joy of his life.
Other Shieks came from all around
to listen and marvel at the wisdom OF
the herd. At such q time came even
the Prophet himself, most learned and
wise of all the sons of the East. With
much glowing pride El-Sta -Shun-Air
led him out to the herd and said
Behold, o Prophet, the wise and tall
ented asses. Converse with them, test
them, and see If they are not verify
wiser than 40 trees full of owls"
Then the Prophet addressed the
asses. LET us test your wisdom" said
he. Answer me this question: What
should an ass require for q three days
journey?"
And they counselled among them
selves and then made reply: For a
three days journey any ass would re-
quire six bundles of hay and three bags
of dates
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-04-10

Very good quoth the Prophet. that
soundeth like fair and proper price,"
Whereupon El-Sta-Shun-Air broke in
to loud chuckles and said: did not
tell you they are passing wisep"
The Prophet answered, wait" and
he again addressed the asses. II have
to make three days journey, but I
shall not give you six bundles of hay
and three bags of dates for making it.
Let him who will go for less, stand
forth"
And behold, they all stood forth and
began to talk at once. One would go for
six bundles of hay and one bag of
dates. until finally one especially long
cared ass agreed to go for one bundle
Of hay.
Then spoke the Prophet: Fool
ouoth he, "you cannot even live for
three days on one bundle of hay, much
less profit from the journey.
"True,' replied the long-eared one,
but wanted the order"
And from that far-off day to this.
asses have been known as fools, and
price cutters have been known as
asses.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-04-10
Islanders Attend Rebekah District
Meeting

A delegation Of local Rebekah mem
bers left Tuesday morning for Charlie
ston to attend the District meeting OF
The lodge. The meeting proved to be
one Of the largest ever held in the
district, between three and four hun
bred delegates being In attendance.
Those who made the trip felt we'll re-
paid for their effort as the exemplifi-
cation of the work they witnessed was
both interesting and instructive. Many
new IDEAS gained will be useful
in the local work.
Among those making the trip were
Mrs. Geo. Leslie, Mrs. Anna McCrary,
Mr.. and Mrs. WILDER, Mr.. and Mrs.
Soike, Mrg. Gladys Douglas, Mrs. Geo.
Schmidt, Mrs. E. M. Smith, Mrs. Her.
man Deppman, Mrs. Hulsether Miss
Mabel Matthews, Mrs Geo. Mccormick,
Mrs. w. Zimmerman, Mrs. Julia
Sherman, Mrs Hearst. Mrs. Beard, and
Mrs. Agnes L. Smock
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-04-10
Specialist To Meet
Island Poultrymen

w. d. Buchanan, Poultry Specialist
Etension Service, State College, will
visit King County April 18th and nth,
for the purpose OF assisting county
agent, A. e. Loyett. in meeting with
poultrymen who are cooperating with
the county agents office In brooding
chicks, developing pullets and improv-
Ing the quality Of eggs this season.
The meeting with poultrymen on
Vashon Island will be held at the
Community Club House at vashon at
2 p. M, Wednesday. April 18th. All OF
the cooperators are urged to be present
and all poultrymen are invited to at
tend. The meeting will be dismissed
promptly at $3.50 p. m, SO that the
meeting can be started promptly at
that hour.
Interested poultrymen are urged to
advise their neighbors Of the meeting
so that all those wishing to attend will
have notice Of the meeting.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-04-10
This fact would materially reduce
the "cost per pupil-niile" quoted
by Mr.. Robertson.

by MIR. Robertson.
Instead of merely accepting your
figures, which like others we believe
entirely too low, we hope it will be
possible for Prof. Robertson to show
US, and the rest of the Island tax
payers the exact cost of drivers hire.
gas, oil, etc., of the buses in question.
The acceptance of your figures by
Prof. Robertson tells absolutely moth
Ing. We wonder IT. the school board
can give accurate figures on the exact
cost of these various items, and really
KNOW just what the operating costs
of each bus are. We feel sure that
this information would be welcome by
all who pay the bills.
We desire to make our position plain.
Transportation is our business. We
know that with the equipment already
purchased we were able to haul the
pupils and make certain profit there
by. Knowing the transportation BUSH
ness as we do we feel certain, however,
that buses cannot be purchased and
operated at as low figure as we Of
fered. AS taxpayers of the Island we
desire to see all unnecessary expense
eliminated and commend your courage
and honesty in putting facts before
the readers of your paper.
Respectfully,
JOHN M. STAPLES
@. MIDDLING.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-04-10

grove, at Vashon Heights, found that
she had died in her sleep, probably
sometime early that morning. Mrs.
colegrove, for many years a sufferer
OF chronic heart disease, had been in
Seattle for some time, i'll. but had
returned early in the week TO her Is
land home. where she had lived for the
past twenty years.
Mrs Colegrove was seventy EIGHT
years of age. She was a woman of
refinement, splendidly educated For
many years she was principal of
large school in Minneapolis, MINI.
One son, Claire of Seattle, survives.
Funeral services were held In Sc
attic, Sunday.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-04-10
TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS CORRECT
STATEMENTS MADE BY ROBERTSON
vashon, Wash, Apr. 9, 1886
Editor News-Recoro,
Vashon, Wash.

EQltOr NcWS-IeCOro, Ism
Vashon, Wash.
Dear Madame:
We, the officials of the vashon Is
land Transportation Company wish to
verify certain statements made In
your editorial of last week.
You were entirely correct in saying
that at the time of the purchase of
the new school buses member of the
school board and officials of our COM
pany were outlining shorter route
at rate below last years figure.
These revised figures were to be pre-
scented by this member to the entire
board of education for their consider
alton. We have no reason to believe
he failed to do this. At no time was a
request for lower rates CURLY refused
as stated by Prof. Robertson.
We, too, were aware of the fact that
the purchase of the school buses was
the particular hobby of Prof Robert
son, and certain members of the high
school board, We felt certain at the
time our figures were presented that
the new buses would be purchased in
any event.
In his article of last week Prof.
Robertson states that last yea
our daily mileage was less than
forty miles per day. This state
4 ment is Incorrect rs we were max
ing about sixty miles per day.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-04-10
MET-CRO GARAGE BUYS MORE
MODERN EQUIPMENT

The Met-Cro Garage had added an
other piece of modern equipment this
week purchasing Motor EN- Ray
which will be installed In about two
weeks. This machine diagnoses every
trouble in motor with the exception
Of knocks, which to date no machine
has been able to cope with. Instru-
nlents on the machine show each in
dividual test so that any motorist can
be convinced of all defects without a
question.
The Met-Cro is to have the exclu-
i've right to this machine on the Is
land.
At later date the firm will an
nounce free Ex-Ray day, SO that
the public may have the opportunity
of seeing and testing this new ma
chine.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-04-10
GEORGE B1scHoFF

Geo. Bischoff, for six years a resident
of Cross Landing died last Thursday
April 3rd, at the county hospital, where
he had been taken seven days before.
He was 65 years OF age.
Mr.. Bischoff had had varied
career, and told Interestingly of his
many travels. At one time he was a
member Of DR.. Cooks party. Those
who knew him enjoyed listening to
his tales of adventure.
So far as any one knows he has no
relatives that survive him.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-04-10
AN EXPRESSION OF GRATITUDE

A motherly feeling Of gratitude
and good will Is hereby expressed
to the members and friends Of
Burton Improvement Club who
gathered as one family at the hall
Thursday evening to celebrate the
twentieth anniversary of my SER
vices as postmaster at Burton.
This pleasant event will always
remain a precious memory and
creates within me desire to give
still better service during the short
period left to serve.
Sincerely,
AUGUSTA HUNT
Burton, Washington,
April 8, 1880.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-04-10
Grammar Schools To
Hold Track Meet

A track meet for all of the grade
schools Of the Island is to be held on
either the Vashon or Burton field
sometime during the week Of May 10 to
% 1t was announced this week. Plans
have been practically completed by
representatives Of the Burton, Center,
Columbia and vashon schools. Altho
limited time prevented the other
schools of the Island from being in
cluded in making the plans 1t is hoped
that every grammar school on vason-
Maury Island will take part in the
meet.
EVENTS
In the following events girls will
compete against girls and boys against
boys
50 yard dash, 100 yard dash, two 20
yard relays and baseball throw.
For boys only there will be four 40
yard relays, standing broad Jump,
running broad jump, 10 pound shot
put.
No pupil of any school may enter
more than three events and relay
No school may enter more than
three students in any one event, Eek
cept a relay.
POINTS
Each event will count 8 points. The
school winning first will receive S
points, second 3 points and third 1
point.
Any additional information desired
may be had by phoning either Mr..
Grimland at Burton, or Prof. Stafford,
Of the Columbia building.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-04-10
Many Island Road
Projects Progressing

Road supervisor Kuhlen has q real
Job these days keeping his eyes OF,
the various Jobs in progress. At the
North End a crew Of six are working
on the parking place promised some
time ago by the county commissioners
The cottages belonging to Royce Wise
have been moved, and put on stills on
the north side of the draw directly
west of the dock. A place some forty
feet wide and between 2 and 3 hun
dred feet deep is being leveled and
tiled, and will provide an excellent
parking place. This work will be
finished in about week.
Further work has been done on the
Cunliffe road running south of the
Twickenhan estate.
The Beall road, which was in such
a deplorable state during the winter
is now being gravelled as far south
as the bridge, and will soon be COM
pleted.
Work is progressing nicely on the
Armstrong road, which connects up
the Cedarhurst and Corbin roads.
This new road will add considerably to
the scenic drives of the Island.
The Bates road is completed ex..
cept for the crawling, which will be
done as soon as it dries off, and finish
ing the parking place near the end OF
the road
Surveyors have been at work survey
ing for the new West Side road, and
much interest has been created in the
lines they are running Evidently the
fact that the lines run through one
mans barnyard, and another mans
gooseberry field makes no difference.
Apparently this is as 1t should be,
for the road is "farm-to- market
road, and naturally it should live up to
its name.
Work is to begin at a very early
date on the Rosehilla road. With Its
completion the present construction
program will be practically completed.
A great improvement along the
pavement is being made with the
clearing out Of the cutters and cutting
of brush growing along the edge of the
concrete. While this is desirable at
all times of the year it adds much to
the appearance of the highway and
tends to give visitors a favorable i'm
preston.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-04-10
New Laundry Enters Local Field

At the request of several Seattle
customers who spend the summer
months on vashon Island the West
Home Laundry are establishing a route,
to begin Immediately. The manager.
Mr.. Erskine Mollison, and the route
man, Earl L. Woods, spent several
hours last Friday, and again Tuesday
making final arrangements. A few
years ago this concern had a paying
route on the Island, but for various
reasons gave it up. In view Of the fact
that their regular customers desired
to continue sending them work during
the summer the management decided
it would be well to again enter the
field.
The local agent is o. E. Ramquist,
Vashon. Mr.. Woods will make pick-ups
on Tuesday, and deliver finished work
on Friday.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-04-10

After the usual bountiful supper
given by the members OF the Burton
Improvement Club, on last Thursday
evening. the regular business meeting
was held. When this adjourned, DIR
Grandy made the announcement that
"of all there present, probably only one
person among the crowd but who
knew the purpose for the evenings
meeting, and that was she whom We
met to honor, our beloved Postmistress
Mrs. Hunt"
A program had been arranged, the
numbers Of which aimed to carry the
audience back 20 years, to the time
when Mrs. Hunt first began her duties
as postmistress here.
Miss Bell and Kenneth Van House
sang q number OF the old songs during
the course of an amusing scene
representing an evening call during
1910. Mr. Van Houses talent as a
natural comedian made the act most
amusing, while the rendition of the
old-timey songs and the practising OF
the new dance steps set many d
one humming and feet tapping In
time to the remembered strains.
The feature of the evenings enter
tainment was the reproduction Of the
Burton Post Office during the time
OF Mr.. Watt. Mrs Hunts predecessor.
This part was taken by Bert Crissman
who entertained the callers and audi
ence with some old time "fiddlin'
while waiting for the mail. Different
young ladies and gentlemen of 1910
drifted in, to get letters from sweet
hearts, etc. Among these was Mrs.
Elmer Stone (then Cora Turner, Mrs.
Kenneth Van House, Selma Nelson)
while Kenneth Van House with tin
whistle and q pair Of boxing gloves
was the village funny boy" in per-
fectly overwhelmingly funny way. Mrs.
Elmer Stone, as a lady OF uncertain
years, was also scream. Mr.. Bent
ley, Oscar Carlson Mr.. Van House and
Tim Clark also waited for the mail,
and exchanged comments on Island
affairs. Tim, who at that time was a
young widower and the dashing
Captain of the old Vashon, read aloud
to interested listeners questions sup
posed to be written to him as to the
eligibility of certain Burtonites for
government jobs. He, with his audi
ence, settled the matter to their salts
faction and the amusement of every
body.
At last Amos brought in the mail
sack and Tim met the new Postmistress
Mrs. Hunt in the person of Mrs.
Shallenbarger. "Mr. Watts" turned
over the office to her and she was
sworn in by Tuckie Smith, dressed up
as Uncle Sam.
Mrs. Grandy read an original poem
written for the occasion by Alex Smith
OF Burton, which we give herewith,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-04-10
BURTON IMPROVEMENT CLUB HONORS
MRS. A. HUNT ON 10Th ANNIVERSARY

entitled THE Lady With the Stamp:
Long ago In light house days
You watched the cleaning lamp;
The scene was changed and you
became
The Lady with the Stamp.
With Uncle Sam you found post
A task that never fails.
Day after day through all the years
In sorting of the mails.
You have a thread in that great loom
Where shuttles deity fly
To weave the wondrnns postal web
Cross water-e arth-and sky.
Perhaps tonight that thread may seem
A binding thing--like letters
AS now you ponder in dream
On twenty years of lettersl
A binding thing 1t is indeed
That holds you to your duty
Your score of years for us who read
Becomes thing of beauty.
Beneath your hand have passed the
lines
Which brought us Joy or sorrow
The news of all these changing Times,
The secrets Of Tomorrow.
We all endure Times canceling mark,
And one by one--pass on
To some far place beyond the dark
Outside Eartll's Postal Zone!
We pray that YOU may cancel Time
And trim anew LIES Lamp
All Burton adds this wish to mine,
Dear Lady with the Stamp.
Alex Smith.
Following this, Mrs Hunt was escort
ed to the platform by Mrs. Van House,
ST., who presented her to the audience
with few well chosen words to which
Mrs Hunt, though visibly almost over
come with emotion. responded. She
told OF her early work and experiences
and expressed her thanks and appre-
citation for the evenings pleasure and
the honors shown her. She was pre-
scented with beautiful boquet of
spring flowers, roses and ferns and a
birthday cake made in Tacoma,
sufficient to serve 100 people. On this
cake was lettered
"20th Anniversary Greetings,
Mrs. Hunt, from B. I. c.
l910-1930'
1t was voted not to cut the cake
that night, but to turn 1t over to Mrs.
Hunt, intact. 1t was on exhibition at
the P. O. all day Friday, where both
Mrs. Hunt and the cake were photo
graphed by Mr.. Edison. Saturday
morning the cake was cut and piece
presented to each caller as well as
some being sent out to patrons of the
office who were unable to be present.
1t was a most happy occasion, long to
be remembered and the hope expressed
by all that we shall have Mrs, Hunt
with us in The same capacity, for many
more happy years.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-04-10

to be congratulated on what they have
accomplished.
Much credit is due to the artistic
results obtained from the dainty
costumes, most of which we're made
by members of the P. T. A.
Taking everything into consideration
Saturday evenings performance made
all concerned feel that the operetta
was well worth all the effort 1t had
cost.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-04-10
Burton News Notes

Our steamer Vashona was off the run
several days last week for inspection
of boilers and so forth. The Sentinel
took her place.
s. 3. Morris of Portage has the
contract for carrying the mail between
Cove and Portage, beginning July LIST.
This is four year job, and barring q
few incidental expenses such as buy.
ing new truck, keeping it in re-
pair, and so forth, Mr.. Sam Morris
ought to be plutocrat at the termin..
alton Of his contract!
A telegram came to Mr.. John
Burreson last week announcing the
sad news of the death of his sister,
Barbara, at Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin
This Merediths are living in the
Linton house during the destruction of
their OLD home and the construction
of g new two story residence, the
building of which is contracted to A.
G. Nystedt and John Jensen.
Burton Pharmacist, Jesse Shaw, has
had installed in his drug store new
eight hole ice cream cabinet and
frigldaire.
Mrs. Emma G. Grover CT Bellingham
is q guest at the Hunt home while
looking after her property interests
here
-Four ladies of the Island Guild,
Mesdames G. j. Williams, Stewart,
Stone, and Poage, will have a waffle
day" at the home of Mrs. Rees in
Burton Saturday from ten to seven
o'clock when waffles will be served
galore.
Mr. and Mrs G. A. Tonneson were
In Burton several days this week. They
brought over a number of rhododen-
drons and azaleas to plant on the
Burton Community Church lot. And
also presented the postmaster with one
OF each for an anniversary gift.
The ladies auxiliary of the Burton
Community Church will hold their
missionary meeting at the home of
Mrs. Johns at Vashon on April II.
Luncheon will be served at l o'clock,
All the ladies are urged to be present.
The ladies of the Burton Community
Church will serve an Easter dinner in
the church basement April 10, from
$50 to 1880. This will be cafeteria
dinner with Mrs. Evans in charge.
The members of the Lisabeula Aid
Society will be guests Of the Womens
Guild of the Island Community Church
at q special meeting on April 2lst.
Mr.. Herbert Smith, Jr., of Berkeley,
California, who has been in Seattle
with the U. OF Calf, rowing crew
visited Wednesday at the home Of his
uncle, Mr.. H. II. Smith.
At the last meeting of the Ladies
Aid of Burton Community Church,
following officers were elected: Presi-
dent, Jonette Hartuigson; vice presi-
dent. Mrs. B. K Starr; secretary. Mrs
Peter Smith; treasurer, Mrs A. q,
Nystedt.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-04-10
GRADE SCHOOL oPERETTA
DECIDED SUCCESS

The operetta, Forest Court, pre-
sented by the pupils of the Vashon
Grammar school was an unqualified
success, and parents Of those taking
part are justifiably proud of the per-
formance of the children.
The children showed splendid train
Ing, and the teachers who have worked
SO hard for the past several weeks are
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-04-10

AT the semiannual business meeting
CT Island Community Church held at
High School building April 9th, the
following directors were elected to re-
place the six who are retiring: Dr..
r. H. Grandy, Henry Godfrey, Chas.
d. Taylor, Kenneth Van House and
Mrs. Poage.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-04-10
"a Bit Of Leaven
BY N. P. ].

If you think i'll of a man, that man
has a right to knew it."-Jeffersonville
Indiana) Reflector.
1t may be your duty to give him the facts,
And point out exactly how silly he acts,
But duty and glory,
In song and in story
May sometimes resemble plain suicide
pacts.
Soft We may offer advice free of charge,
To frank people towing critics frail
barge,
We thing you'd be wise
To be governed by size
And weigh what you say, if the fellow
is large
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-04-10
COMING ISLAND EVENTS
OPEN HOUSE MEETING

Next Wednesday evening, April l6,
the Island Club will hold the regular
open house meeting. A good time is
anticipated as there WILDE good music,
good refreshments and good fellow
ship.
For those who do not care to dance
there will be cards in the club room.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-04-10
Marketing Association to Meet

NAdrhetHis AsSocidtioh W ueeI
The Vashon Marketing Association
will hold meeting next Wednesday
night at the Odd Fellows Hall, Center.
L. D. Hefner, County Horticulturist,
will be present to instruct growers on
how to control loganberry worms,
cherry, gooseberry and currant maggot.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-04-10
ENGLAND & PETERSEN ANNOUNCE
EXTENSION

This week England & Petersen an
nounced that they have purchased an
other lot Just west Of their Vashon
property and will build large lumber
sheds to accommodate their growing
lumber business.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-04-10

Portage Orthopedic Auxiliary to Meet
With Mrs. Van Olinda April 18th
The Portage Orthopedic Auxiliary
will meet at the home of Mrs. c. F.
Van olinda at eleven a, m. on April
18TH This is the regular business
meeting and members are urged to be
present. Mrs. Alberta Nedderman,
Secretary.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-04-10
EASTER PROGRAM

The Bethany Young Peoples Society
will give its Easter program at the
Colvas Lutheran Free Church on
Easter Sunday, April Goth, at 8 p. m.
Everybody welcome.