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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-19
NARROWLY ESCAPES DROWNING

What might have been fatal acci-
dent occurred Monday evening when
Emil Kuebel, an elderly man, fell from
the Kingsbury wharf into the water.
Mr.. Kuebel was returning from Ia
coma. and with his arms full of pack
ages got off of the late Tacoma boat.
With no lights on the wharf, and con-
fused by the darkness after the bright
lights of the boat he was unable to
see his way, Broken railing failed to
stop his fall as he stumbled to the
edge of the wharf, falling into the
water. He undoubtedly would have
drowned had not the Kingsburys
heard his cries and rescued him.
County employees have been at
work this week replacing the broken
railing. 1t is reported that Mr.. Kuebel
has begun suit against the county for
the injuries he received during the
most unpleasant experience he ever
hopes to suffer.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-19
Direct Ferry
Service Sought

A movement Is on foot to secure
a ferry service from Dockton and
Burton directly into Tacoma. 1t is
believed by some that this route would
be very feasible, and 1t is not aptici-
pated that even though 1t is secured
that 1t would in any way conflict with
the present service at the South End.
Some time ago the present owners
OF the line now operating from Bur-
ton to Tacoma secured a franchise to
operate a ferry direct from Burton to
Tacoma. This franchise has never
been exercised, and only the passenger
boat has continued to operate.
The proposed ferry route has been
suggested from Dockton and Burton,
with the Tacoma terminal in Old
Town. How practical this would be
would have to be determined, although
there seems to be certain favorable
angles OF the problem that deserve,
and are receiving considerable con-
sideration.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-19
JAPAN FOLLOWS UNITED STATES,

According to recent news de-
spatches, the Japanese Government
has decided to transfer the control Of
her telephone system to private COM
pany Up to the present this control
has been in the hands of the govern
ment.
Japan is indeed in an enviable posi-
ton in one regard: she is adopting
and adapting occidental ways and
means to her own ends without being
bound by years OF convention. I'm
doubtedly when the telephone was
brought to Japan, the European sys-
tenn of having it a government
monopoly was followed. Then, look
ing at the use and abuse Of the tele--
phone throughout the world, Japan
has come to the. conclusion that pri-
vate ownership Of the telephone, such
as we enjoy in the United States. is
more advantageous to the people as a
whole. Whatever opinion one may
hold of the Japanese, they are rea-
sonable people.--From The Gas News.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-19
INTERESTING MEETING HELD.

The February meeting of the Eliza
beth Bixby Chapter, d. A. r. was held
at Watseka Lodge on the seventh OF
the MONTH Mrs. Lincoln and Miss
Watts were hostesses.
Good fellowship and pleasant con-
versation attended the daintily served
luncheon, such as Mrs. Richards
knows how to serve.
Vice Regent, Miss Katherine Parker
presided over the business meeting.
The minutes of the previous meeting
showed that the chapter had con-
tributed to the State Student Loan
Fund and that a donation had been
made to the Kate Duncan Smith
Schools, one of the Mountaineer
Schools of the South which have been
approved and are assisted by the Ma
tional Society D. A. R.
The historians report showed that
the chapter had done very creditable
work along historical lines during the
present year. This work included the
reviewing of many histories for COM
piling of photographed cards, and
the writing of historical papers and
playlets all Of which are for use of
the National Society in its educational
work
For the program, Miss Marjory
Stanley read very interesting paper
co,,rary;po tI,a Tory;torr of yxroeb;,,r
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-19
ROGERS

Drivers are trying to get enough
money to build a monument to the old
time trail driver, and from its model
its very beautiful and hope the
state gives them part of the money to
do it, for the cowman certainly made
that state.
Next morning out Of there we had a
show scheduled over $50 miles from
there, and the fog and rain hit us.
Angelo, another real old cowtown
that night, and big packed house.
(, The next morning still cloudy and
rainy. Bobby Cantwell, Oklahoma's
crack Pilot still marooned in San
Antonio, and Frank Hawkes. on his
way back from New York twhere he
had to go but was to return that day.
| We got out at seven A. M. drove ITO
miles, put on milkman's matinee at
Ten at Abiline, in Simmons University
Auditorium, played to five thousand
dollars.
Then another ITO mile Jump, (these
are by auto, no plane, its still cloudy
and raining) to Breckenridge, Tex
Great gang again, and Frank Hawkes.
had jumped on back from New York
and there we started in on what was
to be the most towns anybody outside
of an ambitious congressman ever
made on one trip. We started in on
our first jump out of there not SO
forty, we got stuck in the mud on the
take off, and 1t took half of Breckin-
ridge till pretty near dark to get us
out y
| BY his time Frank Hawkes. was de-
veloping into fine Monologist, Jimmy
Rodgers the Yodler was singing for us
and Chester Byers the Champion
Roper was roping, and then in Dallas
was Joined by the famous Jewellers
Quartette, who General Motors, and
Palmolive loaned me, and the Tenor
was released for the trip by Salada
Tea people That all was mighty fine
of these big firms for they had to en-
gage someone else, and they allowed
these boys salaries to go on so I was
able to get this wonderful aggregation
simply for their expenses. OF course
these could not be asked to get up in
the dead Of night and fly to town
like was to give show, but they
made all the night shows. Two OF
them dident fly. Both Tenors, so they
couldent have made these jumps for
the day shows.
got to write you next week about
the old Home State Of Oklahoma, and
then the wife's state Of Arkansaw.
am writing this In the Navy Hell
Diver" at five thousand feet, and just
landing at Saltwater, Okla, for ter
o'clock morning show. The best A
and M college In America. Oh boy he
is banking, and diving for the crowd
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-19
To Speak Before
Commercial Club

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Unless something unforeseen hap.
pens to prevent his appearance on
Tuesday night, L. w, Coffin, general
manager of the, Central District of the
P. S. P. g. L. Company, will be the
principal speaker at the meeting of
the. Commercial Club to be held at the
high school next Tuesday evening. Mr..
Coffin will speak on the subject Of the
work being done on that great piece
of construction work, the Rock Island
dam in the Columbia river. Mr..
Coffin has a great number Of slides
that he will use to Illustrate his talk.
This will be an intensely educational
meeting, as well as an interesting one.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-19
Feed Dealers Support
House Bills 79.l43

Charles England, president of the
Feed & Grain Dealers Association OF
Washington, was in Olympia two days
the past week in the interests OF new
legislation that will benefit the poul-
try and dairy industries of this state.
MI. England is working specially for
Senate Bill No. 70, known as the Oleo-
margarine Bill and House Bill No. l43
which is aimed to exclude Chinese
eggs from this market.
Senate Bill No. 70 was introduced by
Senate members who are friendly to
the dairy industry of this state, and is
receiving the active support of the
Feed Dealers Association of Washing
ton, representing the majority of the
states feed industry.
These men know the condition OF
the dairy industry is such as to
jeopardize the interests, not only OF
dairymen, but Of all others whose sue
cess is dependent on dairy products.
Since the first session of the present
legislature the Feed g. Grain Dealers
Association have maintained a lobby
in Olympia, at their expense entirely
supporting all legislation favorable to
the poultry and dairy businesses ir
this state.
The public needs little enlighten-
ment on the Oleomargarine bill, but
is not so well informed on what II
means for an influx of Chinese eggs
to flood our markets. Their cheap
ness, as contrasted with local products
oft times makes them tempting te
housewives, who, did they know the
way in which they are produced, woul6
not use them as gifts.
House Bill No. l43 provides that the
user placard his place of business with
a statement that Chinese eggs are
used here They come into this coun-
try in enormous quantities, as powder
ed, frozen, dried and in their natura'
state and are used chiefly by chear
restaurants, bakeries and candy manu-
| facturers.
There is reason To believe that these
bills will be enacted into laws at this
session. The Feed Association is urg-
ing its members and all interested tc
express their approval of these two
bills to their friends in the House and
Senate.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-19
Paving Problem
Again Discussed

A meeting was held Wednesday eve
ming of this week for discussion of
ways and means for securing a con-
tinuation of the paved highway from
Center to the South End ferry land
ing.
To o disinterested observer it would
seem that the plan is more worthy of
consideration than first appears AL
though no work has been done to
officially commence this work a pre-
liminary survey has been made, the
expense of which has been met by
private subscription. After a survey
of the assessed valuation, and the
preparation of set of maps by the
county engineers office had been
made the committee decided to dis
continue their work for a time. The
reason for this was a proposed bill to
be presented to the legislature which
would modify the Donahue law, under
which it is hoped might be secured
from the county in building such a
road. This bill probably will not be-
come law in the present session of
the legislature, and help from the
county would now seem an assured
possibility
Present at the meeting were Frank
j. Barrett, district manager of the
Portland Cement Association, and A.
l.. Badcon and G. P. Dexter, who have
acted on several occasions as mem
bers of Donahue g. Appraisal boards.
These men told clearly and convinc-
ingly just what they thought of the
entire proposition. They cited many
instances in King. county alone of the
reduced cost of paving at the present
time compared with the cost of our
present North End pavement, This
reduction is due in large part to
improved methods, but materials are
also less than ten years ago. The cost
to the owners of property AUDITING
along the pavement would be appreci-
ably less than it was to property
owners who paid for the North End
pavement.
The proposed route is from Center
to Burton, via the high school, Old
Settlers monument, etc., to Judd Creek
bridge, thence to Burton. Along the
waterfront to Shawnee, then to the
Southern Heights schoolhouse This
strip could not be paved, however, be-
fore matter of a year after the road
was definitely established. From the
schoolhouse it would follow the pres
ent route to Sheffields, and from here
there would probably be new route,
through the gulch to Tallequah, which
like the Shawnee section would be new
road.
Under the Donahue act so percent
of the cost of such road would be
borne by the county, the other so per-
cent by property owners within a mile
area on either side of the road. This
provides for an equitable division of
cost.
Although a certain amount of oppo-
sition is inevitable it is anticipated
that the property owners. whose sigma
lures are necessary, will weigh the
matter before passing judgment, and
will find the committee ready and
willing to answer any and all ques-
lions.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-19

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all know is what read in the papers
and Brother listen I haven't read q
paper in two weeks. We been going
too fast to read. Talk about an aerial
circus, a One Night Stand troop, q
Karnival! But we are combination
of all these and then some more.
I started my little tour to raise some
extra money for the needy and unem-
ployed in Texas. Started in Austin
the Capitol. I had been in the movies
for a couple Of years, and all the
jokes I knew 1 had used EN- in my
pictures. So when 1 started out on
this / was mighty short handed on
laughs. MY wife said to me, you
cant go out and do an evenings show
You haven't any material"
1 told her well Honey, its for charity
and maybe can get by. She said
ats a good thing it is for charity, OF
you would be in danger Of your life
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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-19
MERRITT CORBIN CREATES
SENSATION AT UNIVERSITY

Vashon Island can well be proud Of
the phenomenal track record being
made at the university by one OF our
boys Merritt Corbin, a member of
the class of 1929, Of the Union high
school, has besn surprising not only
the ones who have been watching his
wSrk since he entered the university,
but those who have been watching his
work in athletics from the beginning
of his activities in the local schools.
Merritt has wide circle of Island
friends who will be interested in the
following story concerning Inn which
appeared in last Sundays Seattle
Times:
1.-TWO sensational young two-milers
ran themselves right into the center
Of the University of Washington track
picture yesterday afternoon when they
turned in one Of the outstanding per-
formances of Coach Hec Edmund
sons first time trials of the year for
Purple and Gold athletes.
Merritt Corbin, q dark horse from
last years frosh class, running this
year as a sophomore stepped the
long distance in 1000 $40 to win by
a stride from Newton Harrell, Junior
who has never turned out before. This
pair of unknowns left Nat Haynes,
last years varsity letterman, almost
half minute in the rear to give q
large turnout of fans their big upset
OF the meet.
Haynes was figured to win easily;
Corbin and Harrell to follow the
veteran in, but after Haynes had set
pace for mile, Corbin and Harrell
went out and took 1t away from him
and widened their advantage every
step Of the way. They won easily.
This indicates strength In an unex-
pected quarter for Washington's 1881
team and strength in place. where
1t will be OF great value to the Husky
coach as Edmundson figured Haynes
virtually his only prospect until yes
tcrday's race.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-19
ATTEND FRUIT GROWERS
MEETING AT PUYALLUP

On Tuesday Mr.. and Mrs. w. zim-
norman, Albert Hulsether, Frank
Marker, and G. L. Tjomsland attend
cd the annual meeting Of the Puyallup
and Summer Fruit Growers Associ-
alton held at the Liberty theatre, at
Puyallup. Following luncheon at the
Masonic hail a general meeting was
held during which the utilization Of
the Puyallup and Sumner organiza-
ton and the Washington Berry
Growers Association was thoroughly
discussed.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-19
STORES TO CLOSE MONDAY.

In accordance with the practice of
business houses in other places the
stores Of the Island will practically all
be closed on'Monday, February % in
observance of Washington's birthday.
AS will be noted in the various adj
vertisements the usual Monday special
prices will prevail on Tuesday, SO the
only difference made will be that
housewives will have to buy on Satur-
day for three days instead of two.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-19
YOUNG PEOPLES UNION MEET.

This Thursday evening in the Bur-
ton Community Church at 7:45, the
Young Peoples Union will hold their
February meeting. Mr.. William Wiser,
just retired president of the Seattle
C. E. Union will be the main speaker.
This will be very helpful conference
for the young people of all the
churches. and all are urged to come.
A social hour and refreshments will
follow.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-19
MEETING FOR MEN
AT ISLAND CLUB

Next Monday evening at the Club
House, the Mems Christian Legion will
hold their regular monthly supper
meeting at Gas. Two fine speakers
from Tacoma will be present and adj
dress the men. They are Mr. s. E.
Hill and Mr.. Ballard, active workers
in the Legion in Tacoma This is
open to all men on the Island The
ladies are to serve one of their splendid
dinners.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-19
ATTENDS PURDUE DINNER.

On Tuesday evening dinner was
given at their apartment by Miss
Elizabeth Campbell and her mother,
to graduates OF Purdue University
now in Tacoma and vicinity, at which
DR.. N. P. Jones was one Of the guests.
Miss Campbell, teacher In the
Stadium high school, with her mother.
are spending the winter in Tacoma.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-19
FORMER RESIDENT
DIES IN SEATTLE

Word was received here that James
II. Jay, for many years q resident Of
vashon Island passed away Tuesday
morning. His wife preceded him in
death only short time ago. Mr.. jay
was past ninety-one years of age
Funeral services were held this
(Thursday) afternoon from the Home
Undertaking chapel In Seattle.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-19
noRTrcuLrUR1sr VISITS ISLAND

Lloyd Hefncr. district horticulturist,
made an official visit to the Island
today tThursday) and reports that the
fruit trees are surprisingly far along,
In many cases already budding.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-19
Golf Tournament
Dates Arranged

A marked degree of-interest is being
evidenced by members of the vashon
Island Golf Club in the tournaments
scheduled for the coming season.
Although the club is one OF the young
est in the state splendid material is
being developed among the members,
practically none of whom had played
golf previous to the organization Of
the local club. \
McBurney Cup,
(Club championship-annual COM
petition. Open to male club members
in good standing. Date, July and
5, 1891.
July 4th- Qualifying round of 10
holes, medal play at full handicap,
eliminating all but the four best net
scores.
July 5th, A. M--Semi finals, Q holes
Of match play at full handicap, names
and starting time as drawn.
July 5th, p. MFinals, 8 holes of
match play at full handicap.
Winner to be club champion. Name
and year to be engraved on cup.
Prize for medalist of qualifying
round.
Presidents Trophy.
Open to male club members in good
standing. Date, February % and 90.
ss holes at medal play; 10 holes
each day Winner to have permanent
: ia
possession OF trophy.
Captains Cup.
Open to women club members only.
Date, September 2,3 and S!
81 holes at medal play, Q holes each
day Winner to have permanent pos
session of cup.
l Monthly Competition.
April 5th--s &
Mixed Fcursome holes of two
ball medal play. Handicap, one half
of combined handicaps. Women to
drive off alternate tees commencing at
+ the second. Individual prizes for the
winners.
May 3rd-
Blind DOGGY Event, open to women
members only. Is holes of play, 6
holes being selected and their num-
bers kept secret. The player making
the best score on these particular
holes will be declared winner. Prize
value, $500.
June 7th-
Ball Sweepstakes, openNevent, entiv
fee, two new balls 10 holes of medal
play at full handicap. Winner receives
the entry fees. Price for runner-up.
July 18th
Scratch Competition, open to club
members only. is holes of medal play.
Prizes awarded to first, fifth and big
gest scores. Cards to be verified by
playing partner.
August 9th
Low Puts Competition, open to club
members. Prizes to man and woman
making the least number Of puts in
an 10 hole round. Use Of putter out
side limits of green not to be counted
as a stroke.
September Goth
Tombstone Handicap, open to club
members, men and women Par of
the course is added to the handicaps
of men players and DOGGY to the
handicaps of women players and each
plays this number Of strokes only.
Each player will place small flag
in the ground where his or hsr bisu
comes to rest after playing his or her
allotment of strokes. Prizes for man
and woman proceeding farthest.
All entries are to be In the hands
of the captain the day preceding the
tournament.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-19
EXPRESSES APPRECIATION.

Mrs. Katherine o'Malley, president
Of the Island Club desires to express
her appreciation of the assistance
rendered by members and friends who
SO generously contributed in making
the Valentine card party such a sue
cess
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-19
DINNER AT MASONIC HALL.

On Monday evening, February %, ut
the Masonic Hall. dinner will be
served from 8 to 7:S0 by the ladies of
the o. E. S., program sponsored by
Blue Lodge. Price soc per plate.
Everybody welcome. Adv.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-19

The simplest way to save labor in
the kitchen is to serve such punk
meals your husband will suggest
boarding out. tx
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-19
P. T. A. MEETING AT CENTER.

The Center P. T. A. will hold a
meeting Friday evening, February 20,
at O'Clock. at the schoolhouse. An
interesting program has been arranged.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-19
LILY ASSOCIATION TO MEET.

The vashon Island Lily Association
will hold Its regular meeting az $3.50
Sunday afternoon at the Island Club.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-02-19

A lot of promising people have been
developed in this country since the
advent Of installment buying.
The Alaskan., 1931-07-31
Surpriser is Given
 A Real Surprise

AXel Pearson sprung a sur prise on his friends last Friday evening when his bride-to-be Miss Myrtle Carlstrom of Ten nessee arrived on the Alameda, Axel had been planning this new voyage for some time but never did he intimate to his friends what he was planning. Some how word of it got around and a numerous and vOciferouS re ception committee was on the wharf with rice, beans, etc, tt receive the little lady who be- came Mrs. Pearson by pronounc- ment of Commissioner Clausen the same evening. Thus cul- inmates a long correspondence with the sister of AXel'S former buddy" Axel always was lucky duck.
The Alaskan., 1931-07-31
Norway DeIares Wants Trade Rights

The government of Norway re. solved on the occupation ol East Greenland the middle ot this month. A statement issued by the government stated that it had occupied East Greenland only to enable Norway definite r. claim sovereignty at The Ha- que.
 Otherwise, it was explained The Hague could only decide whether the territory were Dan ish or "No-Man's Land"
 Foreign Minister Birger Braad. land was quoted by a Danish correspondent of the newspaper Politiken as saying that with out Norwegian occupation, ar bitration would not have been practicable. Norway's only de- sire was to protect her trade in. terestS."