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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-05
ROGERS

Tom Heflin in the last days of his
stay in there made one of his plays
while I was in the gallery. They were
going to go down to Alabama and in
vestigate Toms election as he says
there was frauds in the counting of
the votes, he feels that he was elected
but counted out. They can do that.
Well his opponent had sent word that
he welcomed the investigation. But
Tom said that was just gallant
gesture, that he diderlt welcome the
investigation and he told this story to
Illustrate it.
Down in my old fine State of Ala
bama at Hot Springs was Eustas Lin
coin, Niger. His white Neighbor
had lost Shote, little spotted one
Weighing about ninty pounds. Well
the Neighbor got the Sheriff and went
looking for the hog, and they went to
Rastus house. He was sitting in front
of the, fire place rocking cradle and
singing baby song, with the covers
in the cradle all tucked in both head
and foot till you couldent see a thing
of the Baby. 'Rastus you seen Jones
hog2 oh no sir amt seen him, you
can serch the place, amt see the
Shote tall.
They searched, but found nothing,
then. they asked, Whats in the
cradle2' That's my baby Gentlemens,
that's my little baby Let us see the
Baby9' oh no. the Baby is sick and
the Doctor said if I raised the kivyers
on the Baby and the air hit him he
would die. You cant see the Baby.
But they went toward the cradle and
started to lift the quilt. and Rastus
said, as he moved toward the door
4 cant stand and see him die, just
got To co. And he did right out the
door and across the cotton patch.
They lifted the kivyers and there
lay the 80 pound hog, and that's what
will happen when you Investigating
Committee get to my old state Of Ala
bama. You won't find my people are
crooked. My people in Alabama are
the finest people God ever let live
/ love my People In Alabama. am
not saying word against the great
folks of Alabama. don't want any
blot to be on them. Its the crooked
Politicians that done 1t. It's not the
fine people Of Alabama. They are
the finest folks on this green earth
They elected me. They done 1t fairly
But the crooks counted me out, ant
that why want this election in.
vestigated. You come to Alabama ant
lift the kivvers, and you will find thu
hog"
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-05
BEALL GREENHOUSE
MAKING EXPERIMENTS

The Beall Greenhouse Company,
owning the largest plant of its kind
west of the Mississippi river, is making
some very modern experiments. Work.
ing in conjunction with Mr. Glen
Cushing, a member Of the staff of the
research department Of the Puget
Sound Power g. Light Company, by
means of a carefully worked out light
ing system, they are pioneering in
forcing the blooming Of certain flowers.
II was after some diligent work on the
part of Mr.. Gushing that the proper
method of supplanting old Sol was ar
rived at.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-05
"a Git Of Leaven
The Way One Sees 1t.
BY N. P. j.

"You look like you'd been in a
wreck" said Henry jerks to his
neighbor, to- which Jenkins replied
that two boys racing had sacrificed
his car in attempting to get ahead.
"Those fools. should be jailed!''
jerks shouted. "It's perfectly out
rageous the way they tear around,
tanning into everybody, burning up
rubber and making America unsafe
for democracy or anything else! No
sense Or Judgment; just showing off
to the public. Making spirals around
everybody; running the night with
their noise and smashing respectable
citizens who observe the rules of the
road! Hanging's too good for them!
Crazy lunatics"
He stopped for breath during which
interim neighbor jenkins explained
with some embarrassment that his car
had been disfigured by Henry jerks
Jr.
MY SOM Junior. you mean?' His
fathsr was astonished, but finally
pulled himself together.
well, we'll, Jenkinsl That certain
| ly is too bad Junior does go little
too fast sometimes. I've often noticed
it. But boys will be boys. You know
how 1t is yourselfl"
"Damages2 Heavens on earth
mani You couldn't claim damages
for a few little dents like those
You're crazyl"
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-05
ISLAND CHILDREN 1NocULATED.

Last week corps of nurses from
the office of the county physician were
on the Island giving toxin-antitoxin
serum, for the prevention of diph-
iberia. Quite number of the parents
gave their written consent to this
incubation. While there is no cpl
denlic of diphtheria either on the
Island. or elsewhere in King County
this preventative measure is being
taken to prevent any future epidemic.
The second injection of the serum will
be administered some time this week.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-05
SAYS WI

DHSSSS>SSSSSSSSSSS>>SS ssShSS>aSNSSSSsSsSSss

BEVERLY HILLS-Well all know
is just what I read in the papers, and
what see. Well here the last few
weeks I have seen more than I have
read. They say that travel is an edu-
cation to you. Yes, and its q bother,
too. But must go back couple of
weeks in order to get at some of the
old stuff I saw.
First place I saw some mighty poor
farms flying over Missouri, eastern
Oklahoma, and Indiana, on my way to
Washington. Just little renter shacks,
and it was showing and lots of EN-
dident look like they had any wood,
much less food You see its the coun-
try folks that are suffering more than
the city ones, in this hard year.
Well got into Washington and
went of course Immediately up to
Opera Comique" both ends of it, the
Senate and the House.
Gillette of Mass. was talking against
the Government going into the food
business just for our own home talent.
Well Senator Caraway of Arkansas
was prowling up and down, and one
Of the Boys in the Press stand says,
"Caraway is thinking up one now to
hit him WITH" and sure enough he
kept Siding over toward the Republic
can side. You know they have line
drawn there so you can tell the Re
publicans from the Democrats, they
have to have nowadays; there is no
other way telling. Well Caraway said,
. (you know this Caraway is a smart
one, and very sarcastic, he bowls EN-
J over with q well placed Bon Mot, and
| 1t not only floors 'em but the hurt
, remains), well he said to Gillette who
is from Mass. ~
What about that time when Salem,
Mass. was destroyed by flames, or was
it witches, and the Government ap-
propriated money to help the dis
tressed you Senator Gillette was in
the House of Representatives, did you
say then that 1t was Dole. did you
say 1t was bad Precedent" to set,
answer me2"
Well poor Gillette was in the hole,
that gag about the Witches Of Salem
had got him groggy, and he was sorry
that Salem had ever had fire. Well
he said that he dident vote for the re-
lief, or against 1t either, he just an
swered Present" then Caraway
bounced ON him again. you just voted
present did you, well that's courageous
Statesmanship. Your State was strick-
en they needed help, but their Con-
gresham voted neither to help, or not
to help, he Just announced that he
was there"
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-05
NEW SPEED SIGNS AT BURTON.

After considerable work on the part
of j. F. Shaw, chairman Of the COM
mittee, the Burton Improvement Club
has been instrumental in having stop
and speed limit signs put up on the
streets of Burton These signs have
been posted by order of the county
commissioners, and If disregarded will
result in trouble for drivers who doubt
their authority. Mr.. Shaw has In his
possession all of the necessary author
ity from county officials to back up
what they say, so from now on 1t will
be well, while in Burton ito believe in
signs"
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-05
FORMER ISLAND GIRL WEEDS.

Dame Rumor tells us that Viola
Guthrie was married some time In
December, and is now living in Juneau,
Alaska. Viola played the piano and
accordian on the steamer NORTH
western" last summer, and was de-
cided success She was ON the ship
when 1t lost It's rudder and was laid
up in Alaskan waters for several weeks.
After a visit with her parents in
Seattle she went to Juneau and played
the pipe organ in theatre there.
Viola lived on vashon Island for
many years, graduating from the
Columbia grammar and vashon high
schools. Her many friends wish her
much happiness.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-05
FOG AND FANc1Es.

Heavy fog drifts in from the bay
Draping the earth in shroud of
gray;
The deep, low notes of fog horns
groan
Come In on the mists like specter's
moan;
Water sprites are in the green trees
Their tears adrip from all the leaves.
1 wander slowly through the wood
In an unreal world, mid solitude,
Around, above me, and beside,
Strange formless beings seem to
glide;
Like swish of wet, cold, filmy lace
Their clammy robes drift across my
face.
From beneath yon dropping fir tree
Small elfin faces leer at me.
A gust Of wind; the sun bursts out;
Puts fog and fancies all to rout
The world again is bright and fair
With song birds music in the air.
ELLA Robson Beckes,
Ellisport, Wash
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-05
Appointed To Receive
Red Cross Funds

In request for information as to the
Red Cross chairman for Vashon-
Maury Island Rev. Mark Matthews,
chairman for King county has request
ed the editor of the News-Record to
act as temporary local chairman.
Several have expressed a desire to con-
tribute to the drought-relief fund,
wishing to have the Island credited
with their subscriptions. Such checks
should be made payable to the Red
Cross mailed to this office. Receipts
will be sent to the donors and &C
knowledgement made through the
columns Of this paper.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-05
FORMER ISLAND PEOPLE
VISIT OLD FRIENDS HERE

Mrs. Anderson, of Cordova, Alaska,
Mrs. Randall and son, Billy, of Seattle,
and Norman Swanson, of Cordova,
were on the Island Sunday, renewing
old acquaintance. Mrs. Anderson,
who was formerly Mrs. Swanson, of
Colvos, has been in Seattle for some
time having electrical treatment for
throat trouble, She will leave for the
North soon. Mrs. Randall will be re-
membered as Viola Swanson.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-05
ALL IN A DAYS BUSINESS.

While protecting the interests Of
their depositors is all in days BUSH
ness the clerical force Of our local
bank demonstrated this week that they
were on the job. One of their Vashon
customers reverted to type and signed
a check in the manner of third
grader of the late Victorian period.
Ralph Steen called the attention of
the customer to the fact that there
was something phoney about the sig
nature, and said customer was obliged
to make more or less embarrassing
confession as to what it was all about.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-05
VALENTINE CARD PARTY.

Again it is our delightful privilege
to herald the coming of that much
discussed social event. the novelty
card party, which will be given at the
Vashon Island Community hall on
the evening of February the fourteen.
The party is already assured a
liberal patronage. Forty-one of the
fifty tables allowed by the floor space
have been reserved. Several more are
conditionally engaged.
There are still few opportunities
left. It. is hoped that all who would
enjoy this occasion will secure table
space without delay. The ladies would
feel very sorry to have anyone dis
appointed
Telephone Mrs. Metzenberg or Mrs.
Cronander about reservations. See
Mrs. Houghton or Mrs. G. j. Robinson
for tickets.
All good Islanders have cause to he
gratified at the assured success of this
affair, which in itself cannot fail to
be most enjoyable, and has the addi-
tional purpose Of helping toward the
maintenance of highly useful COM
munity convenience.
The sponsors of tables are requested
to bring their own card tables ana
decks Of cards, also table cover, sugar
bowl and creamer with cream and
sugar for each table and any desired
decoration, as gay and festive as you
please.
Committee.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-05
FORMER ISLAND WOMAN DIES.

This community was shocked to hear
of the sudden death of Mrs. LIS F.
Bickenbauch, on Sunday, in Tacoma
hospital. Mr.. and Mrs. Bickenbauch
lived here for a number of years, and
still own their home here. Both took
an active part in community affairs,
and made many friends, who extend
sympathy to the husband and three
young sons.
Several friends from here attended
the funeral in Tacoma on Wednesday
afternoon.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-05
J. E. DEPPMAN BUILDING
NEW HOUSE ON MAURY

c. E. Deppman is building seven
room brick veneer house on one OF the
lots OF the recently plated lola Beach.
Mr.. Deppman expects to do con-
siderable amount of improving on this
property better known as the old
Kellogg place. 1t includes number
of very attractive beach lots. The old
house on the place will also be brick
veneered and modernized.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-05
SPANISH WAR VETERANS
TO MEET FEBRUARY

An appeal has been issued to the
newspapers Of King county to aid in
calling the attention of veterans OF
the Spanish War to the 32nd Reunion
OF the LIST Washington Vol. Inf. to be
held Friday evening, February 7th,
8 p. M, at the New Washington Hotel
There will be roll call of the
comrades of this regiment.
Judge August Toellner was Just q
bit late in sending these notices TO the
newspapers, but we hope some of THE
boys" will see this In time to attend.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-05
Hold Interesting
Meeting At Burton

Last Tuesday afternoon members OF
the Vashon Island Woman's Club, and
several guests were delightfully."- enter
tanned at the home Of Mrs. j. B. Cor
bett. Almost forty ladies enjoyed a
perfectly appointed one o'clock lunch
con, afterwards listening to an. enjoy
able program.
The subject of the afternoons study
was "Cadman." Preceding the Cadman
program Mrs. A. e. Young reviewed
Laughing Boy" recent novel by
Oscar La Fargo. She gave an interest
ing character sketch of the young
author, then wildly reviewed his novel,
effectively using maps to place the
scene of the story in the minds of her
listeners. Laughing Boy" so truly de-
picts the life and customs of the
Navajo Indian that 1t Is prophesied
that in years to come 1t will live as a
classic, preserving for future genera
tions the history of this vanishing race.
The guests of honor for the after
noon were Mrs. Frederick Wallace and
Mrs. H. B. Riley, both of Tacoma. Mrs.
Wallace is the wife of the well-known
vocal teacher, Frederick Wallace, and
Mrs. Riley is one of his advanced
pupils. She was accompanied by Mrs.
Wallace in group of Cadman songs.
a. Dream Tryst, b. Spring Song,
c. Land of the Sky Blue Waters. Mrs.
Riley's voice is particularly well suited
to this type of songs. 1t is mezzo-
soprano, beautifully trained and her
well rounded tones added to the simple
beauty of the Cadman compositions,
more difficult to sing than compost
tions possessing more brilliancy, Mrs.
Wallace is an accompanist of rare
ability, able to anticipate the singer
and to give perfect support. The two
performed in unusual harmony.
Mrs. E. H. Miller, an ardent admiref
and student Of Cadman, gave an in
teresting talk on this typically Ameri-
can composer. She gave examples
showing how purely American Cadman
really is, and how through his work he
Is idealizing and preserving for pos
terity the music Of our American In
dian. Her discussion of Cadman was
concluded by the reading of an inter-
view telling of the simplicity of his life
that colors his works.
Mrs. Henrietta Williams contributed
to the program in her usual finished
manner with Cadman composition,
ITO a Vanishing Race" Her second
number was waltz Caprice" by Cyril
Scott. Mrs Williams possesses splendid
musical ability and is continuing her
study of the piano. Her numbers de-
lighted her hearers.
The afternoons program was COM
pleted with second group of songs by
Mrs. Riley, a. "Ah Love, But for a
Day" by Beach; b. "Come Out In the
Sweet Spring Night" by Gilberte and
C. 1.-THE Singing Girl of Shan" by Alice
Barnett.
In addition to full attendance of
members of the Woman's Club the
guests included Mrs. P. S. Pettelle,
Mrs. nellie Young, Mrs. D. B. Kelley
of Seattle, Mrs. H. Brosseau, Mrs.
Agnes L. Smock and the honor guests,
Mrs. Wallace and Mrs. Riley.
The hostesses of the afternoon were
Mrs. Jackson Corbelt and Mrs. Frank
Grandy, and were assisted in serving
by Mrs L. S. Robe.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-05
ELIZABETH BIxBY CHAPTER
TO HOLD MONTHLY MEETING

The Elizabeth Bixby Chapter D. A.
R. will hold the regular monthly
meeting at the Watseka Lodge, Satur-
day, February 18th.
Luncheon at one o'clock with Mrs.
Lincoln and Miss Watts as hostesses.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-05

Edna: How did you get tn mark
or the cheek, Helenp'
Helen: 9TH boss had his pen be-
hind his ear when he said Good
Mornin' to mel"
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-05

The chief reason people in general
do not achieve more is that they do
not attempt more.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-05
PORTAGE oRTHopED1c.

The Portage crthopedic Auxiliary
will meet February 9th. at eleven a. m,
with Mrs. g. F. Van olinda.
Friends and members are invited to
attend.
Mrs. Alberta Nedderman. Sec.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-05

The days are getting longer-if you
hadn't noticed 1t.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-05

Ella Robson Beckes,
Ellisport, Wash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-02

The Kappa Delta Sorority is given a
buffet supper on the terrace at Ward
man Park Hotel this evening, at s
o'clock, followed by an entertainment,
in which the girls of Beta Province
will participate. The representatives
of Beta who are attending the conven-
ton are Miss Margaret Dougherty. Miss
Marian Mccartney, Miss Eleanor Kane,
Miss Dorothy Ferriss, Miss Marion
Londell, Miss Virginia Sheffield, Miss
Evelyn de Bruno, Miss Elizabeth Nor
ton and Miss Pauline Robinson.
The Kappa Delta gave dinner last
evening in the gold room of Wardman
Park Hotel for 400 members and dele
gates who are here for the convention.
Among those who made speeches were
Mrs. Albert G. Edwards. Mrs. Percy E.
Quin. Mrs. Albert M. Redd, president
of the sorority, and Mrs. J. Frazer
Smith.
Mrs p w Won Helm of Rosemary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-02

street entertained at luncheon and
bridge Monday, at the Olney Inn.
Mrs. William Rosendorf was the
guest of honor at a bon voyage party
given for her, on the Shoreham terrace,
last evening. by group Of her friends.
She will sail for Europe on the Europa
on July 6.
Mr. and Mrs John T. Marchand are
at the Marlborough lenheim, in At
lantic City, spending the Summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-02

Pope. the famous English poet. never
could compose well without first de-
claiming for some time at the top of
his voice. and thus rousing his nervous
system to its fullest activity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-02

Leland Charles Rumsey, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur w. Rumsey of Elmira.
N. Y. took place at All Souls Episco-
pal Church, Wednesday afternoon,
July /.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-02

Mr.. and Mrs. McElroy Moss will leave
Washington tomorrow by motor to
spend a few days with Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Young, at Allentown, Pa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-02

Mrs. S. A. Cooper of Charlotte, N. c..
IS spending a few days at the Dodge
Hotel and is accompanied by her
daughter, Miss Ruth Cooper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-02

Miss Fife I. Raitt Of Seattle, Wash,
Is passing a few days at the Dodge
Hotel Miss Raitt is connected with
the department of home economies at
the University of Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-02

Mrs. F. W. Won Helm Of Rosemary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-02

Mrs. J. M. Gray, late Of Bay City,
Mich; her mother. Mrs. Ida Trombey,
and Mrs. Grays three children Mr. j.
T. Gray. Miss Marion Gray and Miss
Eloise Gray, are spending the Summer
in Wesley Heights. in the home of
Judge and Mrs. Charles S. Hatfield, on
Cathedral avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-02

A dinner dance will be given on Fri
DAY evening at the National Woman's
Country Club for the members and their
guests, one of the series of weekly
dances during June that have been ex-
ceedingly popular with the younger set.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Leo KaSehagen enter
tanned at bridge Tuesday evening, hav-
ing as guests Mr. and Mrs. William
Hessick, Mr.. and Mrs. Audrey Dooley,
Mr.. and Mrs George Tillotts. Mrs.
Dodd of Greenville, S. c.: Mrs. Blood
good Of Des Moipes, Iowa; Miss Mil
bred Steiger, Miss Dorothy Bloodgood,
Miss Jeannette Pillottson, Miss Rosalie
johnson. Miss Frances johnson, both
Of Roanoke. Va. Mr. Evan Brown. Mr.
Leland Dodd, Mr.. Mason Bloodgood
and Mr.. Herbert Warner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-02

Mr.. and Mrs Grey Dawson and their
daughter Miss Peggy Dawson, will leave
the latter part of this week to spend
a three-week vacation at Wades Farm,
near Claiborne, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-02

Mrs. Blaine Lipscomb is now in her
new apartment at the Shoreham Hotel,
having removed from the Wardman
Park, where she formerly resided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-02

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Harry Cunningham
have returned to their home in Chevy
Chase after a stay of two weeks at
their cottage, the Sun Dial, at Piney
Point, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-02

Miss Katherine Berry has given up
her apartment in the Farnsboro and is
with her cousin, Mrs. Cabell, at It'll
Church street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-02

The marriage of Miss Mary Virginia
Britton, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse
G. De VilbisS of Cleveland Park, to Mr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall Langhorne
have gone to their villa, Saltair, at
Bar Harbor, Me-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-04
WURzBACH AID
SOUGHT HERE
Delegation to Ask G. q. r.
Aid In Retaining
TT. Brown

A delegation OF Brownsville peo-
pie will leave this city Saturday
Of this week for San Antonio 10
confer with Congressman Harry M.
Wurzbach, member Of the military
affairs committee OF Congress. To
get his support III the fight to keep
Fort Brown.
The delegation will include Gro
yer Wagner. vice president OF the
First National Bank: u. q. Rich
ardson. secretary OF the Browns
vile Chamber Of Commerce. and
one or two other Brownsville res
ldentS.
They will confer with Congress
man Wurzbach at his home at
Seguin.
As a member OF the military af-
fairs committee, Congressman Wurz-
bach Will have considerable weight
in the question OF abandoning Fort
Brown when IL I'D III con-
gress, where the final action Is TO
be taken.
From San Antonio, Mr.. Richard
son will 20 10 Houston. where he
will confer with Congressman Gar
nett. also a member OF the Military
Affairs Committee. Mr.. Richardson
Will also attend the Texas CONNER
cial Executives Association con-
yentlon In Houston.