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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-19
MARKETS
BITTER AND EGGS

CHICAGO, April 19-P-Butter
tirmer; creamery extras 81 ga;
standards 81 "a: extra firsts SO
3-4 TO 81 Ia; ftrstS "a IL to 81 1-2;
seconds 1888.
Eggs steady; extra firsts 25-25 I-2:
graded firSts 24-24 1-2; ordinary
firstS %; storage packed firsts %
IA; extra 20 ga.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-19
POULTRY

CHICAGO, April 19-P-Poultry
drrner; fowls q, No. 2, IA; leghorns
~: nroilers 1888: ROSTERS IA. No.
= 10; turkeys Is; heavy ducks 22-23.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-19

COLORADO. April f9.ZP-More
than 1000 rabbits were killed at
Vincent one dav recently when more
than 300 people participated In q
rabbit drive.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-19
MARKETS CLOSED

NEW YORK, April l9=F-The
New York Security exchanges and
most OF the commodity markets
we're closed today.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-03-20
Will EXHIBIT VASHON
LILIES TO AMERICAN
CLUB MEMBERS

Mrs. Anna r. Milburn of Seattle was
visitor last Sunday at the Island
Lily Club meeting, as representative
OF the Seattle Garden Club. Mrs.
Milburn invited the Vashon Lily Club
to make display of lilies in Seattle
during the visit next July of the
Garden Club of America.
Five hundred Garden Club delegates
from eastern cities will make tour OF
Pacific Coast cities on special train.
Mrs. Milburn explained that these
eastern visitors are the owners of the
finest gardens in the United States and
are always seeking rare and beautiful
additions to their planting. 1t is
planned to display in the Pergola at
Volunteer Park the finest flowers
grown in the Northwest. No admission
will be charged and there will be no
competition. The Vashon Lilies will be
the only lilies shown
The Lily Club voted to take adj,
vantage of this offer and plans were
discussed for making complete show
ing of all sorts grown on the island as
well as a mass display of Regsl and
Candidum blossoms.
Mrs. Milburn visited the Island Lily
show last summer and remembering its
beauty and completeness, brought this
opportunity to our Lily Club for 1880.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-03-20
ELIAS BucKNELL

The gradually thinning ranks OF
Vashon Islands pioneers was further
depleted this week by the death
Monday, March 18th, 1890, of Elias
Bucknell of Burton The deceased was
born in Exter, England in 1874,
emigrating to Canada in 1866 end a
year later settling in the state of Iowa.
His first wife was Barbara Ellen Stone
who died in 1879. BY his first mar
riage four children were born, two Of
whom are still living, Mrs. Warner of
San Franciso and Mrs. Better of Sc
attic
Mr.. Bucknell removed to the State
of Washington in 1890 engaging IL.
business in Centralia. He was married
to Lillian Wigmore in 1893. BY this
union one son was born, Geo. Bucknell
Of Burton, who with his mother and
the two daughters by his first marri-
age mourn the loss of devoted hus-
band and father.
For twenty years the family has been
identified with the community inter
ests Of Burton and the deceased was
always found sponsoring those things
which stood for the building up OF the
Island. His exceptional activity for one
CT his years was remarked by all who
knew him.
He was convicted and united with
the Baptist Church of Waterloo, Iowa
and to the best OF his ability served
his Lord faithfully. He was a faithful
/ attendant at the services of the local
church OF which he was a member.
The funeral services were held March
goth, 1890, at 1880 p. M. from the
Burton Community Church conducted
/ by the pastor. Irterment at the Is
land cemetery. The sympathy of the
entire Island is extended to the be-
reaved ones
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-03-20
NO ELECTRIC CLOCK IN THE NEW
HIGH SCHOOL

The contract for electric work on the
new high school has been let to the
Triangle Electric Company of Seattle
at a price of approximately $500.
The school board, through Ira O..
Thompson this week announced that
they had reconsidered in the matter
OF the electric clock control of class
room bells. Investigation revealed thai
this system could not have been in
stalled for less than eleven or twelve
hundred dollars, and since many
larger high schools are ,functioning
nicely without such a system it was
decided that Vashon Island could
struggle along without this particular
convenience. They have also aband-
cred the idea of the oil switch under
consideration some two weeks ago.
For those who wish to have some
idea of what our new school will look
like when completed very handsome
sketch is on display in the window OF
Tins Place. The News-Record had
hoped by this week to have the facts
and figures in regard to the building,
promised by the architect These will
be published as soon as they can be
prepared, now that the final contract
has been let. In the meantime, those
desiring to know how the finished
building will look may make the trip
to Vashon.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-03-20
CEMETERY WALL DEDICATION

The public is invited to attend the
ceremonies at the Vashon Cemetery on
Tuesday, March 25th, 2:3O p. M, at
which time Mrs Wesley H. Du Boss,
of Spokane, State Regent, D. A. r.,
will deliver the principal address.
The beautiful stone wall and pillars
are the work of Mr.. A. D. Urquhart, of
Vashon, the material furnished by
volunteer efforts of the cemetery
association and the financing by
Elizabeth Bixby Chapter, D. A. R.
whose bronze tablet appears on a
pillar at the main entrance.
All Island organizations are asked to
be present. w. D. Garvin, president
of the Cemetery Association, has plan
ned for shelter in case of inclement
weather.
Mrs. James Mattson, local chapter
Regent, will preside, and fitting pro-
gram has been arranged.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-03-20
Chairman of Educational Committee
Denies Charges of Secret Actions OF
Board; Says Suspicious Groundless

repeatedly, thru the columns of your
paper and at public meetings that it
is welcome at any and all meetings.
No inquirer has ever been denied the
information that the Board meets
regularly the first Saturday night OF
each month. Your issue of Nov 14th.
1929, makes reference to the announce
ment made by Mr.. Stone urging the
public to be present at a meeting OF
tlie Board to be held at Burton High
School. Nov. 18th Certainly You can
not plead ignorance OF the time and
place Of this meeting as a reason for
your absence.
You refer to the work OF the News
Record in bringing about the building
81 the high school. would not min
imize the Importance OF your work,
but will say that have been proud
to count your paper factor in the
success of this undertaking. l am
frank to express my surprise there
fore at your willingness to give sud-
den ear to rumor and gossip and 10
publish statements that can have nc
effect but to discredit the sincere, eff
ficient and unselfisil efforts Of youi
co-workers in this movement.
Because Of my interest in this
undertaking and because of my pos
ltion as chairman of the education
committee Of the Island Commercin
Club. / have attended virtually nj
Board meetings during the past year
know the Board is doing It's worl
offectually and we'll I can only fec
that II your acquaintance with wha
has been done had been rs intimate
as mine, your confidence would hav'
been as great
IRA o. THOMPSON.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-03-20
DoCKToN CAMP FIRE NEWS

The Camp Fire Girls had their play,
Home Acres, March 9th. They had
full house and everything went over
with bang"
The Girls had their meeting at the
Community House, March 18th. They
turned in their reports to receive
Honor Beads. One Of the things de-
cided on was to have a Paper Drive"
Another was to have Pie Sale at the
Dockton Grammar school, March 21st.
After all business was over, the meet
ing was turned over to the hostesses,
Mildred Keen and Rose Berry.
The Girls are planning to have a
hike Sunday, March 23rd. They hope
all the girls interested in such sport
will turn out.
The next meeting will be held at the
Community Hall, March 2Sth. The
hostesses will be, Matilda Danielson
and jeanette Nielsen.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-03-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Jules Dahlager spent
a short time on the Island Saturday.
Jules was bidding friends goodbye as
he returns this week to Alaska. He
will work in Ketchikan for d time both
at printing and painting, later going
to Fairbanks for more subjects for his
paintings. 1t is possible that he will
eventually return TO Cordova, where
he worked before coming out last sum-
rler Jules admits that he is con-
firmed Alaskan, but says that next to
Alaska he loves Vashon Island best,
and that he would rather own the
News Record than any other paper in
the United States.
This week MIR. and Mrs. L. P Black
and John returned from Etna, Calf.
where they have been spending the
winter. AS soon as Mrs. Black and
John are settled in their Island home
Mr.. Black will return to his work in
California. A nephew will arrive this
week from California and will enter
the seventh grade Of the Vashon
Grammar school
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-03-20

Editor News-Record: In the last
two issues of the News-Record there
have appeared editorials that have
caused some interest and we find, with
the majority of public-spirited citizens,
larger degree of surprise There can
be but little doubt that the general
public have been well informed at all
times of the progress of the high school
movement ana the policies of those
who have borne the brunt Of the fight
However your editorials have aroused
suspicious in the minds of some read
ers. We want to take this opportunity
to present some facts which we hope
will prove these suspicious groundless.
WITH reference to the insinuations
that poor MARTIAL Is being used in the
construction OF the building, I wish to
soy that a competent inspector has
been ON the ground since the first
concrete, was poured. Furthermore.
samples of the concrete has passed
the Building Laboratories Tests. The
lumber has passed certified inspection,
has been checked and double checked
School authorities, architect and build
err are using every precaution TO pre-
vent the use OF inferior material ii
these facts are doubted, one only needs
to go and see for himself.
Your article refers TO an eight
hundred dollar clock. Inquiry woulc
,.,,oot That M ciirb c1ork Inc kpnr
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-03-20
Card Party Wednesday Afternoon

On Wednesday afternoon, 2 o'clock
at the Island Club, the ladies of the
Vashon Grammar School P. T. A. will
give another delightful bridge party.
Needless to say all of the ladies who
attended the other party given by this
organization will be glad to hear of
another equally delightful affair in
store for them
The money realized from the party
will be applied on the hot lunch fund,
and it is hoped that it will be possible
to realize enough from various sources
so that the organization will have a
balance on hand to start the lunches
next fall with.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-03-20
Margaret Hammerquist Deppman

Funeral services will be held Sunday
afternoon at $50 o'clock from the
Presbyterian Church at Vashon for
the late Mrs. Louis A. Deppman who
passed away Tueday at a Seattle
hospital after an illness of two weeks.
Mrs. Deppman contracted flu as the
result of being chilled while seeing
her husband off as he was leaving for
Alaska for the summer. Her con-
dition became alarming and she was
taken to the hospital last Friday.
Her father returned home the same
day, after four months voyage to
the Orient, in time to be with his
daughter at the end, and to give his
blood for TRANSMISSION that was re-
sorted to Sunday night in vain effort
to save her life. Her husband could
not be reached in time to return to
her side, but will get to Seattle some
time Saturday.
Margaret Hammerquist, the eldest
daughter of Charles and Margaret
Hammerquist was born in Glasgow,
Scotland, october 16, 1901. When she
was eleven years of age the family
came to the United States, making
their home on Vashon Island. Here
the children finished their educations,
attending the local schools For
several years, after completing cher
school work Margaret worked in the
telephone office, where she made a
wide circle of friends, through her
willing service The mother, Mrs
Hammerquist passed away in 1921, and
the following year the family left the
Island for Seattle, where they have
lived ever since.
A short time after going to Seattle
Margaret was married td Louis a..
Deppman, who with their two little
daughters, Dorothy and Julia, survive.
She is also survived by her father,
Chas. Hammerquist, five brothers,
Alexander, Frederick, Charles, Arthur
and Daniel and one sister, Annie, as
well as wide circle of other relatives
and friends.
The last sad rites will be conducted
by Rev. II. G. Ward. Interment will
be in the Island cemetery by the side
of the mother.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-03-20
D. A. r. ESSAY AWARDS

Miss Leah Kirkland and Miss
Ellinor Petersen, both pupils of Mrs.
Claude Bibbins, Vashon, are the win
ners of the lovely gold medals award
ed last Tuesday by Elizabeth Bixby
Chapter, D. A. r. for the best essays
submitted by eighth grade Island
pupils on Revolutionary War subjects.
Miss Kirkland wrote on Major John
Andre, British Spy, and Miss Petersen
on George Washington, our greatest
American.
The medals were presented by Mrs.
C. E. Woods, Vice-Regent, Vasllon Is
land D. A. R. and both young ladies
will be guests of honor at Colonial
Tea given by the Chapter on April
10Th, Patriots Day, at the Island Club
House.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-03-20
ApprccIallon ror A Kind Decd

Marjorie tombstone, formerly en-
ployed at the lunch counter of the
Kitsap, hos asked this paper to ex-
press her appreciation for the kind
ness of crew and passengers, and for
the material aid so generously given
during her illness and operation. She
says that she can never forget what
has been done for her, and by the very
manner in which help was given in
such quiet, unobtrusiye manner she
has no other means than this to ex-
press her gratitude.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-03-20
PAPER DRIVE

The paper drive launched last week
by the Vashon Grammar School P. T.
A. is well under way. Paper may be
left at either the Weiss or Kiplmel
stores. The delivery trucks OF either
of these stores will collect papers on
their regular delivery routes provided
the papers are securely tied in bundles.
The committee urge that all patrons
of the school contribute everything in
the paper line that they can. Maya
zines bring higher price than news
papers, but they are anxious to ge5
all they can of any kind of clean
paper. Rags suitable for paper making
are also wanted.
The committee, consisting of Mrs. E.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-03-20
Taxpayers Losers More Than $1,000
In Districts Operation of the Buses
Liability Insurance Not Sufficient
AN EDITORIAL

necessity intelligent economy every department
high school administration problem
timely although year
continuation operation district
could public amounting approx
mately Sl670 must be sustained annually
mendous
operation of the buses owned by the district.
the accident
ated fatally lives been lost the
covered by the insurance the bus possible
not pleasant
responsible safety occupants
consequently the high school district
child riding buses owned it.
would rather hazardous undertaking shoulder
eh hvoe were ne chofe transported by private concerns the
individuals operating the vehicles
the safety their protection
more nearly enough insurance to cover accident The value of human
life dollars
sentimental consideration of the obligation
cold study this transportation problem every
the which school buses
the legality OF certain phases etc We will simply set forth the figures
that have been placed disposal
average year
criticism
studied the transportation question from angle that figures
during oper
alton of the buses purchased replace rendered the
school board will be able show slightly lower figures for the first
operation,
nature of things the added cost of operation with additional of
publishing.
computations purchase price
buses acquired the district in the fall 1929 The mileage basis
miles
two drivers computed $50 month months the school
them for the sake comparison We make this explanation
that avoid charge the
the initial investment period
yearly expenditure would logically be-
$1,000 annual depreciation
3
$40
2aO annual liability insurance 10 20 thousand
1876 annually for
40 annually
2S5 annually for tires
200 repairs
432 o investment
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-03-20
GRADE SCHOOL oPERETTA ON
APRIL 5TH

On Saturday evening, April 5th, the
Vashon, Grade School will present the
Operetta, 1.-THE Forest Court The
story deals with boy who is un-
mindful of the beauties of nature and
who thoughtlessly destroys the little
people of the forest.
He is brought to trial by the forest
people who are presided over by Judge
Owl. He is saved from punishment by
fairy, Silver Wings, whose life he
had saved the previous week.
The cast includes children from all
grades
The Operetta will be held at the
Community House.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-03-20
TOTAL sS27O

the
district to remain in the transportation business making total of
so Opposed this $4,000 charged by the private
transport high school pupils The difference of s67o would be
than sufficient the salary of teacher for
considering the question transportation in
angles themselves that careful
deraon 1t wisdom therefore Judgment until have
considered we'll the that
aisans constantly studying transportation problems have struck
that it is folly to dud ourselves into thinking be beaten by
the business.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-03-20
LARGE EGG SHIPMENT TO SOUTH
AMERICA

Proof of the importance Of the egg
production of the state was evidenced
by the announcement this week that
the washington Coop is to make
shipment of 10000 cases of eggs,
valued at 100000 to South America.
These eggs constitute three boat loads,
two for the east coast and one for the
vest Although a recent issue of a
Seattle paper stated that this was the
first shipment of the kind, this is A
mistake, as the Association has pre-
viously made large shipments to South
America
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-03-20
SMITH TO TALK IN vAsHoN

Mr.. Horace II. Smith, the inventor
of the Smith airplane, will speak at
the Vashon Theatre Saturday even
ing, March 22nd. explaining the work
ings of the new ship.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-03-20
MEETING AT COVE CHURCH

Sunday evening at 7:3o members of
the Goodwill Industries of Seattle will
conduct a service at the Cove M. E.
Church to which the people of the
Island are invited. One of the features
of the evening is to be the performance
of talented colored pianist.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-03-20

H. Gorsuch, Mrs A, P. Adams and
Mrs. A. H. Petersen will answer in
quiries and give any desired additional
information
April list has been decided upon as
the closing date of the drive.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-03-20
A. HUNT CELEBRATES
HER 10Th YEAR In
PUBLIC SERVICE

49,
plenty, we consider with wonder a
woman who for twenty long years has
,erved the public, yet remains happy
and cheerful in spite of it. Not only
does she serve the public in the
capacity required by her executive
position, but also acts as banker, con-
fessor, advisor, and what not to the
patrons of her office, the most
popular woman in her community.
without her contributions each week
5he local paper would contain vast
and aching void.
Last Tuesday the patrons of the
Burton post office, both local and
rural, received pretty blue cards, upon
which were printed the following:
The cause of this greeting will to you
be made plain
If you'll halt long enough for us to
explain
That we are celebrating, as postmaster
here
At Burton, March eighteenth, our
twentieth year.
Twenty years! Just a double decade!
Have ever ones patrons such patience
displayed
AS to come twenty years with zeal
that neer lags,
To get letters and post cards from
Uncle Sans bags?
Twenty years! Just a fifth of a
century gone
In selling and licking the stamps to
put on
The bundles and letters of every sort
That have gone ont from Burton to
every port.
Outgrowing our office and rural route
twice
More work for more friends thus was
such small price
Our sincere heart greetings, let these
verses tell;
And with them go thoughts to wish
you all well.
For the past, many thanks to all Uncle
Sans patrons,
Come again, twice a day, young and
old, men and matrons,
While sorting mail daily-monotonou
stunt,
I'm still at your service, Yours truly,
A. HUNT.
Though few had advance notice that
March 18th was an anniversary the
good wishes and kind sentiments ex-
pressed after the secret was out gave
testimony OF the place Mrs. Hunt holds
in the hearts of all that know her.
Tuesday evening Mr.. and Mrs. A. j
Marsh, Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Van Olinda
Mir. and Mrs. w. r. Garvin and Mr.
and Mr.. and Mrs Fred Bridgman sur
prised Mrs. Hunt. They spent happy
evening, talking over old times, and
had all been chronicled that was sale
during the evening complete history
OF the development of the mail service
on the Island would be available
To the congratulations of her count
less friends the News Record wishes tc
add an expression of appreciation Of
the service Mrs. Hunt renders not only
to Burton, but to all of the Island, by
her interest in every movement fol
good. Would that we could all trave
down the years, secure in the realiz-
alton that we are making for ourselves
such place as hers in the lives and
affections of those with whom we come
in contact, May we be permitted tc
chronicle the report of many more
years of her service and honorable
dealings with us all
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-03-20
"a Bit Of Leaven
By N. P. j.
OLD MEMORIES

Within an attic treasure box,
Drenched with storm Of tears,
She found the letters that proclaimed
The love of other years.
She sighed and read page or two
Then coldly she exclaimed,
Such English from full-grown
He should have been ashamed!
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-03-20
CABIN FEVER

With rolling eye and piercing gaze
Milady walks these sunny days.
With sturdy purpose on her brow
She goes about the place, and how!
Wild stir and whirr are everywhere,
And paint and varnish fill the air.
While trembling man comes home in
fear, w.
For spring house cleaning time is here
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-31
BOND PURCHASE
is AUTHORIZED
County Sinking Fund to Be
Used in Navigation
District Issue

AT a called meeting Friday. the
Cameron county commissioners
court authorized purchase Of the
first SIS. 900 Of the San Benito-
Point Isabel navigation district
bonds with available money from
the county sinking fund.
The bonds draw ) 1-2 per cent in
terest as compared to 1874 per
cent the county receives from the
depository on the sinking fund.
The commissioners believed this
an advantageous deal for both the
county and the navigation district.
IL was doubtful whether the bonds
could be sold for par anywhere
else. due to the poor condition OF
the market, IL was said. The county
will make better than three per
cent in interest on the deal.
The navigation district was rep
resented by Judge James Q. Lou
than Of San Benito.
The county purchased bonds from
Rio Hondo on the same basis some
time ago. III Is also contemplating
purchasing similar bonds from an
other small city IN ear future. ac-
cording to members Of the COM
missioners court.