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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-05-14
IMPROVEMENT CLUB HOLDS
LAST MEETING OF SEASON

The last meeting of the Burton I'M
provement Club for this season, was
held last Thursday, May 7. A number
of important matters were discussed
the most important being the state
appropriation for improving highways
on Vashon Island,
A committee was appointed to con-
fer with Capt. John Manson of the
Vashon Transportation Co., asking
that the steamer Vashona be placed on
the route from Island points to Ia
coma as a permanent and continuous
run.
The road committee reported that
the county commissioners had promised
to withhold the tide land at the end
of the main business street from sale,
so that it might be kept for public
use.
The club adjourned for the summer,
to meet again the first week in Sep
TENDER.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-05-14
RETURN FROM CALIFORNIA

Mr.. and Mrs. c. j. Robinson, and
Billy, returned Sunday from foul
weeks trip through California by
motor. Brown and happy, they re-
port a wonderful time.
Down the Redwood highway, where
they felt like pigmies; through the
wildflower covered hills. California
in May is beautiful beyond descrip-
ton" says Mrs. Robinson. Billy had
a marvellous time lie visited ''Dobsy'
and helped give the flag salute ane
sing America over the radio. He also
visited the Lion Farm at FL Monte
and saw the original Gilmore lion
There were only 1874 other lions roam
ing about in the enclosure. Quite
some farm.
The point of their trip was Sar
Diego, where they visited Mr.. Robin
sons father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs
j. H. Robinson, and his sister, Mrs
James A. Gilbert. While there they
made trip on into Mexico to Aqua
Caliente. This can only be described
by Mrs. Robinson herself. Othei
points of interest going and coming
were Hollywood Glendale, San Fran
cisco and Carmel. The Huntington
Library at San Marine, an enormous
estate presented to California for
museum and library, was an educa
ton in itself. 1t contains the fines
reference library in the state. ant
marvellous paintings and tapestries
The grounds are beautiful, but lie
them tell you about 1t all next tim
you see them. We're glad to hav
them baci, again, and doubly gla'
they had such wonderful trip.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-05-14

BEVERLY HILLS.-Well all know
is just what I read in the papers, or
what I see as I prowl hither and
thither, mostly thither. Was in Wash
ington about ten days ago, and saw
quite few Of the boys that was still
staying there that wasent up for re-
election this year. You can tell the
ones that are going to run. They have
to rush home and start fixing thing
up. But the ones that are set for a
year or so more they can kinder lay
around and sorter mix with the Lobby
lists, and have a good time without
getting blamed for it.
Was up to New York and spoke for
the Newspaper Publishers Association,
that's gang that gathers in from all
over the country once year, and be-
long to an Association to help better
each others conditions, then go home
and write editorials against unionism.
Not all of EN-, but some do. But we
did have fine dinner.
Amos G. Carter from Fit. Worth,
owner of the Star Telegram, was the
toast master and he made mighty
good one too. He always was good
talker. But this was the first time
they had ever had to ask him to talk,
and they couldent have picked bet
ter one. He knew the newspapers and
he knew the shape they were in, and
he Just shaped his remarks according
ly.
Pretty near every big publisher in
America was there, they had just had
convention, but like most conven-
lions. they had done nothing but Re
solve If you take Resolve" out of
conventions you are just about naked.
At this convention there was some
little animosity against the advertis-
ing OH the radio, that is 1t had been a
direct confliction with newspaper al
vertising, and dident have the invest
ment and pay the taxes that the
papers are compelled too. So they
naturally took that phase up. and
come right down to it there is. no
reason why they should give the radio
programmes all the free advertising
1t should be paid for the same as II
theatre does. But some of them spoke
Of the investments they had, and what
right did some other thing have tc
come in and destroy the worth oil
their investments. Well they was
kinder forgetting when the prohibition
amendment come in and put all the
brewerys and distillerys out Of business
with no recourse to the courts or any
claim. Even II you are In favor Of thu
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-05-14
RECEIVES APPOINTMENT.

Friends of Henry Harmeling will be
interested to hear that he has beer,
called to Washington, D. c., to fill the
position as Judge Advocate in the
Militia Department. He and Mrs.
Harmeling will leave on the fifteenth
of this month, and travel by boat
through the Canal.
A farewell dinner was given in their
honor at the home of MIR. Harmeling's
father, Stephen j. Harmeling. Twenty
seven children and grandchildren were
present, only one brother of Manitoba
being absent. 1t was most pleasant
occasion, and though his family and
friends regret to have them leave
they wish them success and happiness
in their new location.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-05-14
P. 7. A. Closes
Successful Year

Tuesday afternoon marked the close
of a successful year of the Vashon P
T. A. with well attended and en-.
thusiastic meeting. A short program
was put on by the pupils of the school
consisting of a puppet play by the
third and fourth grades, Living
Representations of Famous Paintings
by the fifth and sixth grade and other
numbers by the first and second
grades. Mrs Dolly Tjomsland sang
two numbers She was accompanied
by Mrs. Ganly.
The business meeting was largely c
review of the years work and recog-
milton of the fine work done by the
various committees. Special mention
was made Of the hot lunch committee
Mrs. S. Heath and Mrs. E. F. Agren
1t is due to the excellent management
by these women with the help and
advice of the principal, Mrs. Godsey
that hot lunches have been available
for the children since November.
The question of the state conven-
ton to be held at Olympia, May 49,
20 and 81, was taken up. 1t is hoped
that two carloads of ladies from the
Island can attend for one day at least,
Any one interested in attending this
convention is requested to call Mrs.
Garner Kimmel or Mrs. Leonard
Johnson.
Tea was served in the P. T. A. room
by Mrs. Howard Hanson and Mrs.
George Schmidt.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-05-14
Radio Program To Be
Dedicated To Island

On Monday, May 10, at 9:15 a. M,
there will be special radio program
over KJR, dedicated to Vashon Island.
This is to be fifteen minute program
in which Mary, Of Proctor's" in
Seattle, will interview Norman Edison
regarding the beauty spots of our
island.
Mrs. Weller came to the Island two
weeks ago especially to interview Mr..
Edison regarding his work. She be-
came SO interested in the Island and
his pictures that she arranged this
program exclusively for Vashon Island.
1t will be interesting to tune in Mon
day and hear what they have to say.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-05-14
GOLF LUNCHEON.

The ladies of the golf club were en-
tertained last Friday, May 8, with q
luncheon at the home of Mrs. E. H
Miller. The hostesses were. Mrs
Bacchus, Mrs. Billingsley. Mrs Wallace
Beall, Mrs. Cronander, Mrs. Tim CLARK
and Mrs. Coutts. There were thirty.
one present and every one had 9
splendid time. They plan additiona
luncheons in the future. and hopt
more OF the women Of the Island will
become golf minded. The house wa.
beautifully decorated with tulips from
the gardens.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-05-14
High School Play
Nicely Presented

The senior class of the Vashon high
school are to be congratulated on their
splendid Interpretation of the play,
Polly With Past" This was given
Saturday evening in the high school
auditorium before one of the largest
audiences ever present at school pro-
gram.
1t is hard to designate any one of
the cast as being better than another,
unless it were Miss Daisy Taylor,
who everyone conceded to be very close
to professional in her rendering OF nei
part. Her character as Polly Shannon,
impersonating a dashing French &C
tress, was an exceedingly difficult part
to play. 1t took real acting, and Daisy
carried 1t through with dash and vim.
Her accent, her gestures, her express
sive eyes, even her clothes, spoke elo-
,quently of Paris, and when she drop
ped back into her little Polly Shannon
part, one marveled it could be the
same person.
Peter Sarvold, Thomas Beall, and
Byron Levenseller played the part of
Clay, Harry, and Rex, the three chums,
with a great deal of humor ana
naturalness. The audience watched
for their entrances and enjoyed every
minute they were on the stage. Byron
certainly was a heart smashing hero.
Christine Wallacker is apparently
used to high society, judging by the
finished way in which she portrayed
the part of Myrtle. Arlyn Nelson and
Ruth Olson took the parts of the
mothers superbly.
Vernon Smith in his disguise as
Stiles would never be known for the
good looking young man he is. He was
splendid as character actor, as was
also William Dunlap as the eccentric
musician. Their make-ups were per
feet, and no one could possibly suggest
any improvement in their acting.
Gerald Fretz was handsome and
debonair uncle, and John Corliss, as
Commodore Bob was certainly a gay
dog" Grace Hancock as the maid
played her part with dignity and re-
serve.
The orchestra, directed by Paul
Cronenberger, was exceptionally fine
and added much to the pleasure Of
the program.
Too much cannot be said for the
production staff. Everything ran
smoothly-the stage was perfectly set
and scenes changed quickly and effic-
iently.
Those on the staff were: Mr.
Scfunke, Miss Bell, Fielder Beall
Robert Petherick, Betty Reeves, Esna
Clyde, Joe Green, Champ Nelson
Kenneth Bowling, Mary Smell, Joyce
Harmeling and Victoria Radin.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-05-14
Local Church Gives
Anniversary Dinner

More than a hundred and fifty peo-
pie attended the second anniversary
dinner given by the Island Community
Church Monday evening. The plan OF
sponsoring individual tables by mem
bers of the church is proving most
satisfactory. Every table was filled
The theme of the evening was Build
ing the Community"
Before the dinner the assembled
company sang Get Together song
written by Mr.. Carstens. Mrs. Reese
then read poem, Dear Church of
Mine" Members of the high school
orchestra furnished splendid music
throughout the dinner. Miss Ruth
Grandy sang two very delightful solos,
and Mr.. Fred Hiersch played two
violin numbers in his usual finished
manner.
DR.. Grandy, as POSTMASTER, called
for the following toasts:
Our Produce Mr.. George Walls.
Building Babies" Miss Marjorie
Stanley.
Our Boys and Girls"-Mrs. Halsey
Carstens.
1.-The Commercial Club" MIR. E. H.
Miller.
A letter, written by Mrs. Smock,
who was not able to attend, was read
by Mr.. Poultney.
The speaker of the evening, Mr..
John P. Hartman gave a most inter-
esting talk on Building the Com
munity Through Law and Order" Mr..
Hartman is past president of the Good
Roads Association of Washington, and
one of the two honorary members of
the association. He delivered very
fine message in most pleasing man
ner.
Special commentator should be
given the members of the committee
who assembled the dinner, Mrs. w. j.
Spinning, Mrs. McElvaine and Mrs.
Fay Shallenberger, and to Mrs. Elmer
Stone who supervised the serving.
Howard Rhodda and Mr.. Stone assist
ed her. The young women and girls
who waited on tables were efficient
and swift. Mrs. Digby Williams had
charge Of this committee and showed
good Judgment in her selection. The
food was wonderful. Each table had
a tiny cake with two birthday candles.
The surprise Of the evening CAME
when an enormous birthday cake was
presented by Mrs. ]. H. Williams OF
Burton. Two tall yellow candles slgni-
fled the anniversary. This cake wa:
! cut by Mrs. Williams, and pieces pass
ed to all present.
The dinner was most successful
Next year the church plans a thire
} anniversary birthday party.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-05-14
FIRE DESTROYS HOME.

Wednesday evening the home Of Mr..
A. Bourgeois, in Paradise Valley was
completely destroyed by fire. The ex-
act cause of the fire is unknown, but
it is believed to be from a defective
chimney. They were at dinner at the
time. Mrs. Bourgeois smelled fire
and ran outside to discover the roof
ablaze and gaining Roadway rapidly.
There was no time to save furniture or
clothes. One trunk containing valu-
able papers and pictures was dragged
out, and one chest of drawers. Fire
extinguishers were rushed from wash
on by auto, but the fire had gained
such a start that they were of no
avail.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bourgeois and the
children are living In the barn until
they can make other arrangements.
Neighbors and friends are aiding them
in every way possible. 1t Is most UNI
fortunate that even their fruit cellar
was destroyed. They escaped with
only the clothes they had on.
Mr. Bourgeois is certainly laboring
under hard luck. It was only a few
years ago that his splendid team Of
horses took fright on the ferry dock.
and running the length of the dock
plunged off the ferry slip and were
drowned. 1t is to be hoped this is
the last misfortune he will suffer.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-05-14
ORCHESTRA AND PEP BAND
TO GIVE CONCERT MAY %

On Friday, May % the high school
orchestra and pep band will give a
concert at the high school auditorium
The tickets are now on sale by the
students. A good program has been
arranged.
Magnus Peterson, the noted singer
will be feature in the concert.
The students are working hard
in preparation for their last ap-
pearance in music this year, and hope
to put on an even better program
than they did in the fall concert. Re-
member the date, May %, Friday eve
ming at eight o'clock
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-05-14
Beall Greenhouses
Make Large Shipments

Over one thousand hydrangia plants
alone were shipped out FROM the Beall
greenhouses for Mothers Day. And
roses, snap-dragons, anenomes and
gardenias were sent out in profusion.
"Yes, we've been making two ship
ments day." said Mr.. Beall, mot only
to Seattle but to Tacoma and other
cities"
Their own trucks carry the flowers as
far north as Bellingham, and south
through the Grays Harbor country.
Sending our own trucks is of course
advantageous to the retailer, con-
tinued Mr.. Beall How do we keep
flowers fresh? Come out and I'll show
you the refrigerating plant. Flowers
kept in here in the bud for a short
time before shipping develop into bet
ter blossoms than those sent direct
from the hothouses".
No doubt it hardens them to stay in
cold storage-five minutes among the
ice covered pipes left me feeling like
a polar bear without his fur coat.
know I'm harder individual than
was when 1 went over there.
It's marvellous to walk through the
greenhouses-it's also days journey.
Here's house where the chrysanthe-
NUNS are just getting their roots firm
ly set in the sand. They'll be trans
planted into permanent soil later. And
the gardenias-one can't believe they
are real. I can imagine their waxy
whiteness against some black coat
lapel on their stately way to church
on Sunday. And roses budding row
on row, cut off for shipment before
they have chance to blossom. The
snap-dragons are almost gone, and SO
are the anemones-they have been in
since February.
But there's so much to do, how do
you ever manager"
"oh, we get up pretty early in the
morning, four o'clock on special oc-
casions, other times not until five or
whereabouts"
I thought Of the grand cat-naps I
have after five every morning, and
mentally Struggled under the blankets
for one more snooze.
"Yes, things have to keep moving. If
we tear out old plants in the morning,
others take their places before night.
OF course we have to change the dirt
in the houses at certain times of the
year, and that's job. We have about
twenty-five men working here all the
time"
And at that. wondered how they
got everything done. Continually
planting and changing, putting in new
plants, taking out the old. Cutting and
shipping, filling special orders. Fu-
nerals, graduations, weddings, special
days and celebrat1onS-all must have
their appropriate flowers. It's inter-
esting to realize that we have such in
dustries on our Island. With my arms
full of roses, and my mind full of facts,
fancies, and appreciation to Mr.. Beall
for his courtesy in showing me about
after hard days work, I took my
way homeward.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-05-14
COVE LADIES' AID.

The Cove M. E. Church Ladies Aid
will hold their annual sale from 2 to 6
p m. on Saturday, May 10th. Refresh
ments will be served. In the evening
there will be a program in honor OF
Norway's day of freedom, 18th of May
1914. Rev. E. M. Randall will speak
for America, and Rev. Peterson for
Norway. There will be vocal and in
strumental music.
Admission free, offering taken. A
hearty welcome to all our friends.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-05-14
MRS. cHAs. KuEHL.

Mrs. Chas. Kuehl passed away, May
9th, after a long illness. She had
been resident at Center for 81 years.
She leaves husband and two step
daughters, Mrs. Chas. E. Powell OF
Seattle, and Mrs. Lee w. Shepherd of
Los Angeles, Calf. and grandson
Edward Powell.
She was born in Germany, April l8
1858, came to the states at sixteen
years of age. ard was 70 years and
twenty days old at her death.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-05-14
GOLF TOURNAMENT FINISHED.

On May 10th the last nine holes of
the Ladies Blind DOGGY was played
Mrs E. H. Miller was the winner, with
Mrs. Tim Clark as runner up. An
other mixed foursome is scheduled for
the end of the month. Come on
golfers.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-05-14
MRS. JACKSON coRsEr ILL.

Mrs. jackson corbet is quite serious
ly i'll at her home in Burton, but is
improving slowly. All of her friends
are most anxious for her recovery. Her
sisters from Tacoma are with her dur
ing her illness.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-05-14
NOTICE OF MEETING.

The vashon Coop Local will meet
Tuesday evening, May 10. at 8 o'clock
at the vashon Island Community
House. An informal program will be
given.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-05-14

There are two depressions: one
comes to all business men occasional
ly; the other, some men carry around
all the time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-18
WEAKNESS MARKS
TRADING IN BONDS
Market Is Not Particularly
Active in Any Part of
List.
BY F. H. RICHARDSON.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, May 18.-Bonds were
weak today, rejecting the continued
slide of stocks into new low ground and
the lack of any bullish factors in the
way of encouraging earnings reports or
commodity price increases.
Trading was not particularly active
in any part of the list, even the de-
mand for high-grade investments being
somewhat tempered by small amount
of forced liquidation coming from i'm
paired margin accounts. The foreign
list had an irregular tone.
Money rates were unchanged, with
90-day loans quoted at liz per cent.
United States Government long-term
securities sold at new highs and a brisk
counter trade was reported in them,
though sales on the bond market were
restricted. Municipals were in demand
at their highest prices in years, the
failure of any stable blocks of new
municipal bonds to be offered today ac-
centuating the inquiry for outstanding
issues.
Owing to the necessitous selling
emanating from the stock market,
prime corporation bonds such as Ameri-
can Telephone 51as. Allis Chalmers SIS.
American Water Works IS, Atchison
general IS, Baltimore g. Ohio first As,
Boston & Maine IS, Brooklyn -Manhat-
ton Transit IS, Great Northern rs, New
York Central 4l2s. Pennsylvania AIS,
Southern Pacific 412s, Standard Oil of
New Jersey SIS. Wheeling Steel 412s and
youngstown Sheet & Tube IS, we're I'M
changed or fractionally lower. Never
theless, these offerings-some of them
In stable blocks-were quickly absorbed,
revealing firm bids under the market.
Convertible bonds and junior issues
sensitive to the movements of their
companion stocks were weak. Atchison
convertible AIS, for instance, dropped
!1s points and Baltimore g. Ohio con-
vertible AIS lost a point Chicago
Great Western As were off half point,
which Is considerable loss for bond
that moves so conservatively
II there was any encouraging feature
10 the market 1t was the small volume
OF the liquidation. Many secondary
bonds that have been depressed well
below their intrinsic values have been
bought by insurance companies and
other investing institutions that are
likely to hold them for very much
higher prices.
Foreign dollar bonds were dull.
Brazilians were of y to l point.
Buenos Aires Province issues dropped
point, though other Argentine bends
were firm in quiet trading. German
government and municipal obligations
were weak, with Young plan SIS of
point and at a new low for the
current movement. Uruguay IS and IS
improved on reports that the govern
ment had made arrangements to carry
On debt service for the remainder Of
the year. Australian credits moved
upward slightly.
fCoDyrfoht 1927
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-18
BOSTON WOOL MARKET.

BOSTON, May Is (SpeciaD BUSH
ness in tops in the wool market for the
past week has been very moderate as
a whole. Some houses report a fair
quantity CT orders, while others have
received only requests for small sam
ping lots. Prices, however, have held
steady despite pressure for lower levels
The general opinion along Summer
street is that this week will see a better
demand for raw woods, due to the ac-
tivity in the goods market.
Fine territory combing clean was
quoted today at 62-63, French combing
$3.50, half blood $3.50. three-eighthS
blood 1880 and quarter blood 42-45. Pine
Ohio keeces were quoted at 1920 grease
basis, half blood 24-25, three -eighths
blood 22-23 and quarter blood 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-18
MOTORISTS ARE CAUTIONED.
New York Commission Urges Careful
INSPECTION, Of Automobiles.

ALBANY, N. Y, May 10 Especially -
The growing automobile death toll
caused Charles A. Hartnett. State COM
missioner of motor vehicles, to issue a
statement today cautioning motorists to
make careful inspection of their cars
and to cooperate in reducing the num-
Der of accidents.
Carelessness or violation of the trafic
laws accounts for more than go per cent
of auto accidents, Commissioners Hart
nett said. He pointed out that the
number of accidents in the State in
creased IL per cent in 1880 to a total
of 1900 causing lit deaths. Glaring
headlights we're blamed for 1878 acei-
dents. defective brakes for 1,176 and
poor steering mechanism for 364.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-18
PAY UTILITIES DIVIDEND.

BALTIMORE, May ID (SpeciaD -
Directors of the Consolidated Gas,
Electric Light & Power Co. Of Baltimore
have declared the usual quarterly divi-
dend as follows:
Ninety cents per share on the no-par
common shares.
One dollar and twenty-five cents per
share on the series A, per cent, pre-
ferred.
One dollar and fifty cents per share
on the series D, per cent preferred.
One dollar and thirty-seven and cne-
half cents pr share on the series E,
SIG per cent preferred.
All dividends are payable on July
next, TO stockholders OF record June IS.