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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-01
Island Boy Hero
OF Thousands

The thrill experienced in last
Saturdays football game between the
University Of Washington and the
University of Utah teams in which
the Huskies won by single point
was shared by thousands, but in pro-
portion 1t was not greater to any than
to the people of vashon-Maur Is
land. It was hard 20 realize that 1t
was one Of our own boys, Bill Smith,
that made the sensational play that
turned doubt into certainty.
Everyone who could read, and had
ten cents to buy last Sundays paper
have read Of what Bill Smith did. For
the time being he was greater man
in the eyes Of the University students
and football fans than almost any ma
tional hero that might be mentioned,
but to his former schoolmates, and the
neighbors and friends who have
watcher him grow up he was even
greater
Bill is sophomore, graduating from
the Union high school in the class Of
1880. His brother, Adney, sub on
the team and also sophomore,
graduated from the Burton high
school in 1927. The fact that the
Smith boys are on the University
team tells the story Of their scholastic
standing. Both are earning their own
way through school.
Needless to say the two most in
terested spectators of Saturdays spec
tacular play were Mrs. Effie Smith
and her daughter, Pat, mother and
sister Of the Smith boys. Mrs. Smith
for years has been the sole support of
a large family of children, all of whom
she has succeeded in keeping in
school through high school. Working
as bookkeeper at the P. s. P. g. L.
Office has meant long hours away
from home, with duties piling up and
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-01
NEW SEATS IN THEATRE.

The work of remodeling the heat.
ing plant Of the local theatre is still
going on, although the improvements
already made are giving good results
More radiators will be added, the
boiler and pipes covered, and the
efficiency in other ways increased.
A humber of different seats are be-
ing put in, and the few old ones left
are being rearranged for greater COM
fort of the patrons.
The management announce a num-
ber of excellent films coming soon,
among them being Arizona" Pardon
U.s., "Huckleberry Finn, Fifty
Fathoms Deep, BLACK Camel and
Maurice Chevalier in Smiling Lieu
tenant"
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-01
40 UNITY p. I. A. COUNCIL
WILL MEET OCTOBER 9Th

The Parent-Teacher County Council
will hold its October meeting Monday
the 5th, at the olympic Hotel, parlors
e. and F. There will be parlia-
mentary drill. DR.. Rohwer will tall,
on the Behavior Problem" which is
the first of series for the year.
There will be mixer at noon. In
the afternoon Capt. s. E. sanislo, of
the Seattle Fire Department will talk
on Safety
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-01
ISLAND CLUB MEETING
WILL BE FRIDAY EVENING

An error was made in last weeks
issue in the date of the meeting Of
members and trustees OF the Island
Club, Instead Of Saturday evening
the meeting will be held Friday eve
ming, October End. At this time &C.
tivities for the winter will be dis
cussed The president urges that all
who can possibly do SO attend this
meeting.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-01

stringing a 10 n 6
with Brisbane and
going to Oxford,
Course I made the
Cricket team and
knocked a couple
Of hundred runs in
one gam o on 9
series. But after all
Tea and Cricket
don't do you much
good when you got
to get out and
battle Republican
m a de depression.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-01
Cedarhurst Road
Very Dangerous

While taking friends to the evening
ferry Sunday, Colyas man ran out
Of gas near the top of the Cedarhurst
road, just below the gravel pit. His
car unfortunately stopped right in
the middle Of the road" like the old
song tells us, and at this point the
road is SO narrow that cars could not
pass him in either direction. AS a
result he was soon the target for re-
marks, more or less caustic. from a
considerable number of drivers some
anxious to get to the ferry, others
equally anxious to reach home. Final
ly another motorist succeeded in
showing the stalled car to one side,
where it settled comfortably in the
mire. Walking to the highway the
driver phoned to the Met-Cro for gas.
He explained that he was at the top
of the Cedarhurst road and when
John Metzenberg came to look for
him he came as far as the gravel pit,
but failing to see the car light, al
though it was just around the corner
he turned back.
When the Cedarhurst road was
used principally for scenic drive its
sharp curves did not present the
danger they now do. With the West
Side road nearing completion, and
now in passable condition the
Cedarhurst road is one of the most
extensively used highways on the Is
land. The sharp curves make it i'm
possible to see approaching cars, and
1t is not at all uncommon for cars to
lock wheels. particularly on the turn
at the bottom, where the Colvos road
joins. Friends Of Mrs. Craig who
lives at the bottom of the hill, worry
over the dangerous position of her
house, where If a car should go off
of the road above it would in all
probability land on the roof Of her
house.
Through the sensible thinking and
only layinan's knowledge of legal
noon and evening The high school
old Cove road, which has been, so to
speak, suspended in thin air since the
north and south West Side highway
was begun, will be joined up with the
new road
The Island has received more than
its share of road money, so we are
told, but the money expended means
little If the roads built are not prac-
tical. The residents of the West Side
will have reason for being proud Of
their excellent roads but the past two
years during which their roads have
been periodically under construction
have tried the patience of all. 1t is
rather sardonic that the new Farm
to Market road, linking up with a
road that even the most prejudiced
must admit will continue dangerous
until the bad curves are Strengthened
should be completed at time that
there is minimum of farm produce,
and little market for what there is.
However, conditions will not remaii,
as they now are. The Cedarhurst
road will be used increasingly and
should be given consideration for i'm
proyement In the near future.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-01

waiting for her when her days work
was through. Any mother who has
the responsibility of raising a family
alone; who has seen them grow-up
capable and willing to make the sacri-
flee for an education that these two
sons of hers are doing can appreci-
ate Mrs. Smiths feelings. Bill Smith
is a hero to thousands, but it is a
safe bet that right here among us is a
woman who would rather be that
boys mother than to trade places with
any other fan, regardless Of their
station in life.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-01
SIX LOCAL GIRLS ENTER U.

1t is worthy of note that six girls
of the graduating class of the Island
high school have entered the Uni
versity, all to earn their way through
school. They are Marcia Forbes Ezna
Clyde, Betty Reeves, Joyce Harmeling,
Marian Takasuka and lila Besonen.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-01

Word has been received here that
Mrs. Janet Porter summer resident
of Newport, who recently fractured
her hip, has been taken to her home
In yakima, and Is being made as
comfortable rs possible. Due to her
advanced age little hope is entertained
for her recovery
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-01

weeks ago, there
just dident leave
much else to be
said. They hadent
any more than
finished saying II
Do" till the breach
Of promise suits
commenced pour.
ing in. Poor Ma
Kennedy she had.
ent got the bridal
veil of till old
Wives commenced
showing up all over
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-01

Ross Clark, with a number of other
courthouse employees arrived on the
Island Wednesday evening to be on
hand for the opening of the hunting
season.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-01
CARNIVAL AT HIGH SCHOOL.

The students of the high school are
preparing for carnival to be held at
the high school, Friday evening,
October 30.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-01
So 20 , aoeaRs

BEVERLY HILLs.-well all / know
is just what Tread in the papers. With
Aimee marrying out here couple of
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-01

A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Nolan Of Harbor Heights
this morning.
The Washington times., 1931-04-25
A. c. D. To DROP
II 7EMPLOYEES

Seventy-seven employees on tenl-
porary duty in the adjusted COM
pensation department of the
world war division of the adjutant
generals office of the War De.
partment will lose their positions
before July /, if present plans are
carried out.
All of these employees will be
replaced by inexperienced workers
who have civil service ratings.
The employees affected were
hired in April, 1880, for a period
of 80 days. They are now quar-
tered in Building E Of the tenn
porary offices. Since their ap,
pointment they have been given
several extensions of working
time.
The fiscal year, which starts
July l, necessitates the change.
Retained after that date they
must be paid from the appropria.
ton for next year.
The doomed workers cannot re-
ceive civil service ratings, since
quotas for Maryland, Virginia and
the District of Columbia are
filled
The Washington times., 1931-04-25

located in the Georke Washing
ton hotel at Winchester.
With regard to historic Win,
chester, the A. A. U. says:
winchester is the second
city in age in Virginia, having
been founded in 1882.
Washington Commanded
Here George Washington
lived as commander Of Fort
LoudOun and spent some time
as a youthful surveyor of the
lands of Lord Fairfax, and
from Winchester he was elected
to the Virginia house Of bur-
geSSeS.
winchester, being the north
ern gateway to the rich Shen-
andOah Valley. was an impOr-
tant point during the civil
war and was taken and re-
taken " times.
"The most important points Of
historical interest in and around
the city are: KernStOwn Bat
tlefield, three miles south; Star
Fort and MilrOy'S Fort, on
GaineSbOro Road about one
mile from Winchester; Stone
wall Cemetery, where a shaft
48 feet high has been erected
over the grave of 829 unknown
soldiers; "Glen Burnie," former
residence of Governor James
Wood, tenth governor of Vir-
ginia; Garter Hail." about 10
miles away near MiIlwOOd, an
old Colonial home; County
Courthouse, built in 1910, used
during the civil war as hos
pital and prison; Fort Wash
ingtOn and Washington Well,
built in 1856.
Built by Hessians
"Gen. Daniel Morgan's Home,
built by Hessian soldiers, in
which he died in 1902; Christ
Episcopal Church and the tomb
of Lord Fairfax; Greenway
Court, about Is miles away,
home of Lord Fairfax; Stone
wall JackSOn'S headquarters and
Sheridan's headquarters; Can
non Ball House, at Main and
Clifford, through which a can
non ball passed completely dur
ing the civil war.
"NatiOnal etery; the
ruins of the old Lutheran
Church, built between 1865 and
1898; the grave Of Gen. Daniel
Morgan in Mt. Hebron Gene
terry; Fort LOudOun, built by
Major George Washington in
1856, now a seminary, and the
Handley School and Handley
Library, donated by Judge John
Handley of Scranton"
The Washington times., 1931-04-25
Mission Group Ends
Three-DGY Session

The District of Columbia
branch of the woman's auxiliary
of the Lott Carey Baptist Foreign
Mission Society closed a three-day
convention here last night at the
Third Baptist Church.
Participants in the sessions in
Guided the Rev. j. H. Randolph,
secretary Of the foreign mission; !;
the Rev. G.. o. Bullock, pastor of
the Third Baptist Church: Mrs.
j. H. Randolph. president of the
auxiliary; the Rev. j. L. S Hollo-
man, Mrs. Katie Longwood, Mrs.
M G. Davis, Mrs. E. H. Pinchum,
Mrs. George Walton, Mrs. NJ. L.
Pinn, Mrs. F. s. Lewis. Mrs. Ella
Johnson, Mrs. E. B. Brooks and
the Rev. S. S. Severe.
The Washington times., 1931-04-25
Motorists Urged to Visit
Shenandoah No1u

A pre-view of the glories of the
Apple Blossom Festival which
Winchester offers on May and
6, will be afforded to the caval-
cade of motorists who wend their
way into northern Virginia to-
morrow.
Their coming will constitute a
prelude to the spring jubilee
which has become the annual
Mardi Gras of the Shenandoah
Valley.
Valley Awaits Them
Washingtonians who desire to
see the glorious blossom colors
strewn over the hills and daleS OF
the valley, and to avoid the
crowds and congestion of the fes-
t;val days, will do well to make
the trip tomorrow, for the Shenan-
doah country is in readiness for
them.
They will find excellent roads
along the entire route-highWays
which are in the best of condition.
and able to care for a heavy load
of motors. The main road link
ing washington and winchester
is "a miles long.
Picturesque Spots
This highway takes the mo-
torist through Fairfax, Middle
burg, UpperviIle, Paris, and
BOyce.
There is supplemental
route, which can be taken by
the tourist on either the incOm-
ing or outgoing trip to Winches-
ter. This road takes him
through Leesburg, BluemOnt
and BerryviIle, and is IS miles
in length.
Upon the Leesburg stretch OF
this road there is a break OF two
miles, demanding a short detour.
Tourists can escape this, however,
by taking advantage OF the INK
connecting the two routes, run
ming between Leesburg and Aldie.
This connecting road is about
IA miles long.
Fairfax Courthouse
There are many points of
historic interest along the main
route, including Fairfax court
house, where will be found the
original will of George Wash
ingtOn in his own handwriting.
1t is on display in the county
clerks office.
The Shenandoah division Of
the A. A. U. has made plans for
motorists who desire to stay in
Winchester over night.
Private homes and wayside inns
have listed their accommodations
with the A. A. U. unit, which Is
The Washington times., 1931-04-25
WILBUR IS REAL
RULER Of ISLE

Gov. Paul Pearson, of the Vir-
gin Islands, is due for "hard-sled-
ding" at the outset of his admin
istration.
Having assumed office only a
few weeks ago, the governor is
confronted with such a drastic
limitation of authority as to make
him little more than rubber
stamp" for the fiat of Secretary
of the Interior Ray Lyman Will
bur.
Hands Are Tied
Governor Pearson, according to
legal sharps in the Federal Gov
ernment, cannot even appoint a
clerk under the budget Of the
colonial council of the Virgin
Islands, or any sort of minor em,
pIoye, without the approval OF
the Interior Department head.
Under the executive order issued
by President Hoover, transferring
Jurisdiction over the archipelago
from the Navy to the Interior De
partment, the specific statement
is made that "all appointments, "
either to the governors staff or
to the minor places under the
colonial council, must be made by
Secretary Wilbur.
Wilbur the "BOss"
Every act that Governor Pear
son decides upon, even those of
the most routine nature, must be
approved by Secretary Wilbur be-
fore they go into effect.
Appointment to the Virgin
Islands administration, chiefly
those of American citizens, are
without any civil service reStric-
tiOns and can be made on a per-
sOnal basis by the Interior De
partment Secretary.
Governor Pearson has not even
the authority to choose or appoint
his own secretary or stenog-
rapher, under literal interpreta-
tion of the new basic law CT the
islands, which is the Hoover ex-
ecutive order.
Hints of "SpOils System"
This is the first time, officials
say, in the history of colonial
administration by the United
States when such complete au-
thority over a dependency has
been vested in a Cabinet officer,
and when a governor has been
made SO dependent on the whim
of a superior officer.
The governor-general of the
Philippines and the governors of
Alaska and Porto Rico have wide
executive powers.
The governor of the Virgin
Islands, under Navy rules, also
exercises a benevolent dictator
ship" reporting only to the
President.
But under the new dispense
ton, the governor of the islands
virtually has no powers except as
Secretary Wilbur elects to dele
gate them, and he has not dele.
gated them as yet.
The Washington times., 1931-04-25
Treasury Building
Clean Up Planned

The move to clean the Treasury
Building has gained impetus with
the erection of new buildings in
the Federal triangle.
1t has been pointed out that the
building is one of the foremost
architectural points of interest
and should be kept in such state
as to declare its beauty to all
Washington tourists.
The Washington times., 1931-04-25
DIVISION TRIP To
TRAVEL FAR

Mrs. katherine M. Cook, in
charge of the special problems
livision Of the Office of Educa-
ion, Department Of the Interior,
las left for an extended inspec-
tional tour which will take her
through Alaska and Mexico.
Mrs. Cook sails early next
week from Seattle for the Arctic
country. where she will visit both
indian and white schools.
In Mexico Mrs. Cook will at
lend the sixth annual seminar
conducted by the committee on
;ultural relations with Latin
america in Mexico City, July 4
o "a. Most of her time will be
devoted to a conference on THE
New Education in Mexico" Semi
lar speakers from the United
States include Dwight Morrow,
Paul U. Kellogg, Judge Florence
=. Allen and Mrs. Mary Austin.
She also will visit Mexico City
and country schools.
The Washington times., 1931-04-25
PARKING RULES
CAUSE MANY
To Be LATE
Some Wait Until 9 O'Clock,
Then Sprint for Offices;
Officials Are Tardy, Too

A new excuse for the tartly Gov
3rnment workers now is:
Il couldn't find a place to
park"
However, the excuse in some in
stances is not made, for higher
officials of the departments are
making the same excuse them
selves since the Police Depart
nent started enforcing the mo
barking" ban in the downtown
lrea before in the morning.
Had White Elephant
The new regulation went into
effect last Wednesday. At thai
time the worker coming to his
daily toll in his automobile found
ne had a white elephant on his
hand. He had to park his ma
chine to get to work and the
policemen refused to allow him to
park.
Many solved the difficulty b.
ignOring the policemen and leav
ng their machines before he could
.ell them to move them.
Others, fearing the strong arm
Of the law, drove about the streets
IN disconsolate mood watching
the clock. AS soon as the hour of
. approached they swunG into
*he curb and then sprinted for
cheir offices.
A casual survey of the down
town Government offices revealed
that tardineSS was on the in
crease during the latter part of
ShiS week.
The Washington times., 1931-04-25
Education Official
Is Authority on
Magic Art

H. r. Evans, the Bureau Of
Education of the Department of
the Interior. is recognized as
one of the best informed men
in the United States on magic.
DR.. Evans has for many years
studied the tricks of magicians.
Evans first adopted the study
as a hobby, but now he utilizes
it in his educational work. He
is a friend Of a number Of the
best magicians.
The Washington times., 1931-04-25
j. s. ADDING To.
PARK FORCES

Additional fire guards to pro-
tect the huge government owned
forests are being hired by the
Bureau of Forestry of the De-
partment of the Interior and will
soon be sent to their posts.
Added Rangers
With the advent Of the tourist
season less than a month away,
officials Of the National Park
Service are hiring additional rang
ers, for the Yosemite, Yellow
stone, and Glacier National Parks.
These men are responsible for
the lives and comfort of the
thousands who visit the parks
each year
They in some instances are
called upon to go to the rescue
of some ventureSome tourist who
has wandered from the beaten
path and strayed into the tangled
forests that run alongside the
main roads.
Transferring Work
Engineers who have been work
ing in the South during the win
ter months for the various sur
veying offices of the Government
are now transferring their labors
to colder Climes.
The work in northern states Is
hampered during the winter and
in many cases abandoned.
Intensive drives are conducted
during the summer months to
complete the work before snow
flies,
The Washington times., 1931-04-25
House GreetS
Lecture on Alaska

Several hundred persons we're
disappointed when turned away
from the Interior Department
Auditorium last night where R. H.
Sargent, of the Geological Survey
presented an Illustrated lecture on
Alaska.
Mr.. Sargent refuted the usual
opinion that Alaska is land Of
ice and snow. He said only about
4 per cent of the territory is ice
locked the year around. He said
the opinion had been drawn be-
cause early explorers encountered
huge glaciers along the coast.
The Washington times., 1931-04-25
Bureau Women Plan
Card PQrcy May 20

Federal Employees Union No.
los, the women'S organization at
the Bureau of Engraving and
Printing, is planning a card party
in the hall of the General Baking
Company, May %.
An entertainment committee,
under the guidance of Miss Olive
Greer, chairman, is in charge OF
the ARRANGEMENTS.
The Washington times., 1931-04-25
CONDUCTS
LABOR CLASS

Forty-one middle aged men are
going to school at the Depart
r1ent of Labor. These men, who
will assume charge of the reg
ional offices of the U. S. En-
pioyment Division of the Depart
ment.
Secretary Doak himself con-
ducts class.
He is aided by John r. Alpine,
who is supervising director Of the
employment organization. The
District of Columbia representa-
tive is Miss Agatha E. Dick Of
2OO8 Sixteenth st. N. w.
The Washington times., 1931-04-25
Treasury SILK
LEAVES D. K. 'O

, Sick leave privileges in the
Treasury Department have been
changed.
1t has been the practice in the
past of disallowing one and two
day sick leaves unless a physi-
clans certificate was presented.
Under the new system these short
terms of sickness will not neces-
state physicians certificates.
The Washington times., 1931-04-25
Elizabeth Coolidge
Concert Fete Ends

Two concerts today bring to a
close the 1881 music festival of
the Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge
Foundation held in the audi
torium of the Library Of Con-
gresS.
The first of these occurred at
11:15 a. M, and the second will
be given at 8:45 tonight.
The Washington times., 1931-04-25
y. S. Workers Haze
Blanket Insurance

Between 5000 and 10000 EN-
ioloyees of the U. S. Department
If Agriculture are covered by
group insurance.
It was said that one company
has written more than $4,000, 600
worth of insurance on Govern
nent workers.
The Washington times., 1931-04-25
SPEAKS IN NEW YORK

Judge James A. Cobb, Of the
Municipal Court. left the city to-
day for New York, where he will
be the principal speaker tonight
at banquet given by the col
ored bar group of that city in
connection with the Judge Rob-
ert H. Terrell memorial week.